For Better, For Worse: For single Catholic's who want to date and get married (Isobel Wright)
Explore every episode of For Better, For Worse: For single Catholic's who want to date and get married
| Pub. Date | Title | Duration | |
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| 27 Jun 2024 | 1: From single & heartbroken to tasting the good wine | 00:29:01 | |
From overcoming depression & how to find joy and hope in the waiting season. Brendan & Meredith met through a mutual friend on the phone and began dating long-distance. They cover everything from the first in-person meeting to the importance of gratitude and trusting in the Lord. Website: https://contact0290127.wixsite.com/catholicdatingstory | |||
| 04 Jul 2024 | 3: A true marker of a great Catholic wife/mother, our 3 kids nearly didn't happen | 00:18:31 | |
Croatian couple met when they were 21 on Easter Sunday. How do you say goodbye at the end of a date? Are people really taking the time to get to know each other? Website: https://contact0290127.wixsite.com/catholicdatingstory | |||
| 11 Jul 2024 | 4: How to have clarity & freedom while dating, saving kissing until marriage? | 00:21:09 | |
Emily & Jared met when they were working for a campus ministry. They bonded over their love of Theology of the Body by St. John Paul II. Boundaries in their relationship included not lying down together, being mindful of staying up too late and more! They discuss the importance of clarity and freedom in dating, the importance of self-knowledge in discerning a relationship and the potential of family life to change the world. Website: https://contact0290127.wixsite.com/catholicdatingstory | |||
| 26 Jul 2024 | BONUS: For anyone who needs encouragement & feels abandoned by God | 00:04:00 | |
You are worth the wait. This solo episode is a reminder to anyone who is feeling like they have been deserted by God and have gone through heartbreak. It covers everything from staying close to God and Jesus and Mary as the source of healing. Website: https://contact0290127.wixsite.com/catholicdatingstory | |||
| 16 Aug 2024 | 6: How to be financially ready to get married young, dating your homeschool crush | 00:28:46 | |
Dating at 16 & 18, Kateri & Patrick share practical advice for achieving financial readiness for marriage at a young age and how they went from deep friendship to dating. These homeschool sweethearts share the challenges they faced during their five years of dating and are a living example of the importance of communication. Website: https://contact0290127.wixsite.com/catholicdatingstory | |||
| 23 Aug 2024 | 7: He was impressed by her answer on purity | 00:35:47 | |
Maddie thought whoever marries him will be a lucky woman! Struggling with porn and don't know how to manage your sexual desires? We discuss how to maintain a chaste and pure relationship and advice for single Catholics who feel tempted to settle. This episode provides insights into how you can date with passion and purpose without losing your soul. Website: https://contact0290127.wixsite.com/catholicdatingstory | |||
| 05 Sep 2024 | 8: Should you date a Non-Catholic? | 00:16:13 | |
Are things not going according to your timeline? A couple who met online, navigated the challenges of breakups, and are now reflecting on their first year of marriage. Learn how to find hope that God has a plan for your life and wants you to be happy. Website: https://contact0290127.wixsite.com/catholicdatingstory | |||
| 12 Sep 2024 | 9: The qualities of a woman of worth, when you still have feelings for your ex | 00:09:21 | |
Dating your ex? Hear how two teenagers fell in love and discerned God's will for their life. Hear how friendship turned into love, differences in faith and how they reconnected after a breakup. Discover how Amy left Protestantism and converted to the Catholic faith. Website: https://contact0290127.wixsite.com/catholicdatingstory | |||
| 17 Sep 2024 | BONUS: Trusting God through trials, supporting your daughters vocation | 00:11:36 | |
Amy & Shannon a family with nine children, share their infertility journey, Sr. Hayden's vocation story, and the benefits of being lay members of The Home of the Mother. Follow Amy on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amy.karney/ and watch the Sr. Clare Crockett documentary 'All or Nothing' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0LKZm2BqZo&t=3619s. Website: https://contact0290127.wixsite.com/catholicdatingstory | |||
| 19 Sep 2024 | 10: Can you fall in love at first sight? | 00:11:47 | |
Fr. Ripperger says no. David & Ange met in a pub in Perth, Western Australia. Medjugorje played a huge part in them getting married and overcoming their faith differences. Website: https://contact0290127.wixsite.com/catholicdatingstory | |||
| 27 Sep 2024 | 11: She rejected me but now we're married | 00:10:43 | |
From his earnest attempts to ask her out to her initial hesitations, this couple shares how they knew they were called to marriage. Explore the meaning of love, commitment, and the beautiful process of discovering one another while seeking God’s purpose. Whether you’re single, dating, or married, their candid discussions, insightful reflections, and moments of laughter will inspire you to embrace your own journey toward love and vocation. Tune in to find out how they turned uncertainty into a lifelong partnership! Website: https://contact0290127.wixsite.com/catholicdatingstory | |||
| 02 Oct 2024 | BONUS: I was stranded on a mountain overnight | 00:17:23 | |
After Pope Francis approves Medjugorje devotion this is a timely and epic conversion story. This episode involves a proposal, or two and a heartwarming testimony full of suspense and unexpected turns. Listen to how Ange and David met in episode 10 for more Catholic dating stories. Website: https://contact0290127.wixsite.com/catholicdatingstory | |||
| 03 Oct 2024 | 12: How to have hope in a long season of waiting | 00:12:17 | |
Love at last. Barbara shares her inspiring story of meeting her husband at the age of 47. Just seven months after their first encounter, this whirlwind romance led to a beautiful wedding with the Greg who had captured her heart at 57. Hear how a sign from heaven helped Barbara to have hope. Website: https://contact0290127.wixsite.com/catholicdatingstory | |||
| 10 Oct 2024 | 13: Don't ignore these red flags, How single Catholic women can break free from toxic relationship patterns | 00:28:27 | |
What are the biggest signs that he's a healthy man and common red flags that indicate you're dating a narcissist. Learn the steps to go from an insecure attachment style, to a securely attached person to build a joyful, faith-filled marriage. If you have trauma or past wounds, this episode is for you. Dana Nygaard, counsellor and relationship coach discusses these topics and why healing is so important to attract the right person to marry. Website: https://contact0290127.wixsite.com/catholicdatingstory | |||
| 17 Oct 2024 | 14: The 4 stages of Catholic dating to avoid divorce | 00:09:41 | |
If you follow these 4 steps of courtship, your chances of divorce drop from 50% to less than 1%. Learn what boundaries to put in place and why the Catholic Church has these guidelines in place. Website: https://contact0290127.wixsite.com/catholicdatingstory | |||
| 24 Oct 2024 | 15: From breaking each other's heart to happily married | 00:17:41 | |
Navigating interfaith dating and overcoming uncertainty, Mandy & Joe found their way back to each other, and decided to chose to love one another forever! This one mindset helps to overcome the difficulties that come up in marriage. The couple also shares their experience of welcoming their first child, born with cerebral palsy, and how this profound moment reshaped their perspective on love and resilience. Listen now! Website: https://contact0290127.wixsite.com/catholicdatingstory | |||
| 27 Nov 2024 | 16: How to heal & relationship advice if you come from a broken family | 00:29:41 | |
I was afraid of marriage... How to overcome your fears and build healthy relationships, the three main problems children from divorce face and how practical ways to avoid the same mistakes as your parents. Joey and Brigid Pontarelli share the challenges they overcame and how to heal after you parents separate. Website: https://contact0290127.wixsite.com/catholicdatingstory | |||
| 05 Dec 2024 | 17: The smile that started it all, three pillars of a strong marriage | 00:20:20 | |
What are the three pillars to a successful relationship? Discover what the specific graces received from the Sacrament of Marriage are, practical advice for navigating long distance and tips for newly weds! Website: https://contact0290127.wixsite.com/catholicdatingstory | |||
| 23 Jan 2025 | 18: I was asked out eight times in one week, an unbeatable first date! | 00:15:49 | |
Ben & Elisa's first date would either be your idea of an adventure or your worst nightmare, either way, it was unbeatable! They discuss becoming a surrendered wife, the effects of the pill and how she went from not desiring to have children, to now having eight kids! Hear how God worked in their lives to open their hearts to converting from Protestantism to Catholicism in their marriage. Website: https://contact0290127.wixsite.com/catholicdatingstory | |||