Does dating ever feel like a heavy burden you’d rather just set down? When you’re single, the process can feel emotionally draining and even a bit unsafe—as if you’re being asked to walk a long, uncertain path without knowing if there is truly a destination at the end. It is so tempting to skip the […]
Have you ever felt as though you were walking through the valley of the shadow of death? For many of us, divorce isn't just a legal ending; it is a descent into a cold, disorienting underworld where every familiar landmark has vanished. You might feel unprepared and overwhelmed, wondering if any version of "you" survives […]
Have you ever felt completely lost—unsure of where you are, where you’re headed, or who you can trust to get you back on track? That’s exactly what happened to us on a European tour when we nearly got stranded trying to find our way back to the tour bus in Mondsee. A short scenic walk […]
Do you flat-out hate dating? If that question made you nod, we want you to know that you are not alone. It is a common paradox of the modern heart: so many of us crave the safety and warmth of a healthy, trusting relationship, yet we deeply distrust the "dating" process required to get there. […]
Dear Friends and Fellow Travelers, Have you ever looked at the landscape of your life and felt like you were standing among ruins? When a relationship fades or ends, it’s natural to feel a heavy sense of inadequacy—to wonder if you were ever truly "enough" or if you simply didn't deserve to be loved the […]
Imagine standing atop a centuries-old fortress, the Danube flowing far below, and the Austrian hills stretching endlessly around you. In our new video, we explore how the lessons of these majestic strongholds mirror the walls we build in our own hearts and minds. How do we know when our walls protect us—and when they isolate […]
Love can make us question everything we hold dear: our careers, our families, our friendships, even our dreams and ambitions. In this week’s video, we dive into Season 2 of Nobody Wants This and explore one of the most common—and most challenging—conundrums in relationships: what is truly worth sacrificing for love, and what is not. […]
What if your next date could be the best one yet—without breaking the bank? That’s the question we explore in our latest video, How to Use a Date Budget and Why It Matters. The idea came from a single guy named Scott we met at a seminar. He had read our book, Intentional Courtship, invited […]
On our recent trip to Austria, we stumbled upon a modern art display in the historic district of Salzburg that captured our attention and imagination. Nestled in the residence plaza, five massive stone faces of women from different continents stood taller than the central fountain and surrounding buildings. At first glance, they seemed strange and […]
