Dateology
We are a voice for Christian, metropolitan dating. On this show, we collect honest stories to find liberating wisdom for discovery and companionship. Cohosted by marriage & family therapist Candice Thompson and pastor/spiritual director Matt Barrios; based out of the San Francisco Bay Area. Est. Feb. 2018.
Episodes
Candice explores how mass use of AI chatbots for emotional support can create dependency, contribute to digital addiction, loneliness, and mental health struggles. Listeners are encouraged to self-assess their AI use, prioritize real human, spiritual connections, and to practice in-person social skills.
To watch her full TEDx Talk on YouTube click here: https://youtu.be/jSgmlI82LfQ?si=mvA9tCNvaOPWiTGt
Join us for an insightful episode where we delve into the hidden narratives that often hinder our confidence in dating. Discover how stories such as "I'm not good enough" or "I'm broken" can unconsciously affect your search for meaningful connections. We explore how to replace these limiting beliefs with empowering ones, shedding light on the beauty inherent in our humanity as believed by Christian faith.
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Join Lisa and Candice as they dive deep into the complexities of heartbreak recovery. In this insightful episode, psychologist and author Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby shares her wisdom and experience on understanding the physiological and emotional processes involved in breaking up.
Discover the stages of healing after a breakup and the importance of embracing dark emotions as a path to personal growth. Lisa explains her eight-step process...
Greetings, Dateology! Welcome back for Season 3. Today, we will hear some live audio from our most recent event. Have you ever struggled with how to date in a large group of available men and women? What if there is more than one person of interest? In this episode, we explore getting to know people in a respectful way that makes it possible to date more than one person in a group.
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Welcome to another captivating episode of Dateology, hosted by Candice Thompson. We're excited to announce that Dateology now has a presence on Instagram (Dateology_events), where you can stay updated about our exciting in-person events, including the upcoming gathering in Menlo Park. Dive into today's episode as Candice shares invaluable insights into building meaningful relationships by focusing on what you create together rather...
In this episode, we delve into the complex intersection of dating and politics. With the 2024 presidential election season in full swing, tensions are high, and political discourse is unavoidable. Our goal is to help you navigate these challenging conversations with thoughtfulness and respect, whether you're dating or engaging with others who hold differing views.
We'll explore the importance of self-assessment to understand your p...
Welcome back to Dateology with your host, Candice Thompson! In this episode, Candice celebrates six years of the podcast and dives into a topic that surprisingly hasn't been fully covered here before: online dating.
Candice discusses the importance of online dating in today's world, especially for those who may not have many opportunities to meet singles in person. She provides practical tips on how to navigate the online dating wo...
Greetings, Dateology community! Candice here. Jumping on to release a bonus episode & to provide you with some updates.
In this episode, I explore the idea that sexuality beyond sex could involve moments of deep connection with God, providing a sense of oneness and fulfillment. This perspective could empower singles to find fulfillment outside of traditional sexual experiences, promoting a holistic understanding of sexuality.
What a good ol' fun time it's been, and now we're at the season 2 finale! On it, we do a total recap of some of our favorite moments on the show. Think of it like our greatest hits!
This marks the end of Matt's consistent involvement with the project, but he might pop in from time to time. And Candice plans on continuing to deliver some sweet, sweet nuggets!
To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit&n...
This is a very timestamped episode on the weirdest year of our lives: 2020! Matt and Candice are back to discuss what it looks like to date digitally and safely in a pandemic—including how there might be lots of room for creativity!
To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.
Is Valentine's really just for lovers? We think not. On the market, off the market or somewhere in between, Valentine's day can be enjoyed by all. How? We are glad you asked...
-Happy Valentines Day from all of us at Dateology.
To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.
Holiday season is upon us, and the office parties, trips home to family, and New Year's preparations are in full swing. In this season, dating seems to get extra amplified with each new Christmas romcom. What's God's message of empowerment and grace for dating couples and singles this time of year? Join Matt and Candice as they talk it through, share stories, and toss out some ideas and opinions about dating around the holidays.
In some ways, all Candice and Matt do is talk about dating and faith on this show. But let's dive deeper into the number one question people have for us about dating: what do you think about Christians dating non-Christians? Join us as we seek out wisdom from the stories we've gathered and open the Bible to guide our path.
To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.
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What about when your friend starts to seem oh so dateable? Join Candice and Matt as they discuss friendship and dating. Maybe the friend zone has more to it than first meets the eye. What if your next date might be with a friend from the past?
To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.
Back for part two of the conversation on Attachment Theory, Candice and Matt ask the important questions about attachment in dating: How would it actually if people who were psychologically secure dated one another? And how does the security of God help bring us into the freedom of more secure relationships?
To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.
How do our early established patterns of relating affect how we date? Listen as Candice expertly teaches about the psychology of attachment. And listen as Matt tries to keep pace with her psychological wisdom!
Referenced: How We Love by Milan and Kay Yerkovich
To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.
Sharing a quick nugget of wisdom (ain't it so Christian to refer to bits of wisdom as "nuggets??"), Candice speaks from her psychological expertise about boundaries. What are appropriate emotional boundaries to keep in relationships? When is self-disclosure a good idea, and when it is right to hold some vulnerable parts of your story for another time?
Plus, Candice announces our need for a sound engineer and the upcoming Happy Hour...
How do you know when to get exclusive and when to keep it casual? Candice and Matt explore what goes into the conversation: "I want to be exclusive. How about you?" Plus, why not talk about Saved by the Bell and the Archie comics?
To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.
Taking a slight detour from a show all about Christian dating, Candice and Matt discuss singleness. What makes it so difficult? Why's it so beautiful? And hold on a sec... Jesus was single. That's a game changer.
To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.
Candice and Matt chat about the reality of rejection and its foreboding presence in dating. What does it look like to let someone down easily, and how can connecting with Jesus help us handle the pain of rejection?
To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.
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