How to Know If God Actually Approves of Your Dating Relationship

Are you asking, “Is this relationship really from God?” Here’s how to actually tell. In this episode, we’re walking you through 7 signs God approves (or does NOT approve) of your relationship — using real examples from our dating story and the Bible. We’ll talk about spiritual fruit, self-control, conviction, peace, purpose, how other people see your relationship, and what it really looks like to keep God at the center while you’re dating. This is not “just pray about it” advice. This is practical. By watching this, you’ll be able to: • Tell the difference between “I feel good with them” and “God is actually in this” • Stop assuming chemistry or comfort means God is confirming it • Recognize what real spiritual fruit looks like in dating (patience, self-control, humility, actual growth — not just church talk) • Understand why godly relationships will require sacrifice and maturity, not just attraction • Discern the difference between peace that comes from God and peace that just comes from avoiding hard conversations • See why a real godly relationship gives you vision — legacy, purpose, future impact — not just vibes and convenience • Know why people around you (friends, family, mentors) should be able to see and confirm your growth if this is from God • Pray honestly, “God, do You even want me in this?” — and be ready for the answer If you’re in a situationship, talking stage, “we’re basically together,” or already dating and you’re scared to ask if this is really from God — watch this all the way through. God’s approval isn’t shown in feelings. It’s shown in fruit, in character, and in who gets the glory. Next week’s episode: we’re breaking down 7 Christian dating “boundaries” we actually broke — and why those decisions helped us get closer to God and closer to each other. We’ve now been married 7 years. Subscribe so you don’t miss it! CHAPTERS: 0:00 Why you can’t just trust chemistry 1:10 “God, is this relationship from You?” 2:30 Fruit vs feelings in Christian dating 4:10 Sign #1: This relationship makes you more like Christ 6:15 Real self-control and stopping physical stuff 8:00 Sign #2: It’s forcing you to die to self 9:20 Dating is a mirror (and why that’s not a bad thing) 10:35 Sign #3: Peace from God vs comfort and convenience 12:40 “He won’t touch me — is that rejection or respect?” 14:15 Sign #4: Other people can SEE your growth 15:30 Sign #5: Your relationship carries vision, not just vibes 16:40 Sign #6: Other people are blessed because you’re together 18:45 Blended family healing / legacy story 20:10 Sign #7: Your character is getting stronger, not softer 21:50 Conviction vs shame 22:40 The prayer you have to be brave enough to pray 24:10 Is God actually leading this, or are you driving? 25:10 How to invite God into every stage of dating 26:00 Final test: Does this relationship point people to Him? Christian dating advice, signs God approves your relationship, is this relationship from God, how to know if God wants you with someone, godly relationship signs, Christian relationship red flags, Christian boundaries in dating, how to date God’s way, fruit of the Spirit in dating, Christian couple testimony, waiting until marriage, self control in Christian dating, how to involve God in your relationship, does God want me to break up, Christian dating podcast