How to Actually Get a Second Date | Ep 15

Hey friends! Matt and Marie-Claire here…along with four special guests this week 🙌This week’s episode is a first for us. It’s our first ever panel episode, and we sat down with four amazing Christian singles to have a real, honest conversation about singleness.We talk about what singleness actually feels like. The tension between being content and still desiring marriage. The uncertainty, the excitement, the hard moments, and the growth that happens when you choose to trust God in the middle of it.We also get practical. What should you be doing while you wait? How do you date without pressure or overthinking everything? What does healthy pursuit actually look like? And how do you prepare now for the relationship you’re praying for later?If you’re single, this episode is for you. God hasn’t forgotten about you. This season has purpose. Your life isn’t on hold.Our prayer is that this conversation encourages you to trust God’s timing, grow where you are, and step into everything He has for your life.Special thanks to our friends Allie, Dakota, Ben, and Isaac for joining us. We’re grateful for your honesty and boldness in sharing your stories so others can be encouraged 🤍0:00 – Intro: Our First Singles Panel1:05 – Meet the Panel (Allie, Dakota, Ben, Isaac)3:00 – How Are You Really Doing Being Single?9:30 – The Tension: Content… But Still Wanting More14:15 – Do You Wish You Were With Someone Right Now?19:00 – Wanting Marriage Without Idolizing It21:30 – What Should You Be Doing in the Waiting Season?26:45 – Building Yourself: Growth, Community & Readiness30:00 – Communication Matters33:00 – How Do You Know Who to Date? (Evaluating People)37:30 – “The One” vs Reality: Letting Go of Idealism41:00 – Why Dating Feels So Confusing Today45:00 – Are Women Scaring Men Away? (Pressure & Expectations)50:00 – How Should a Man Actually Pursue a Woman?54:00 – First Dates: What Actually Works58:00 – Fear of Rejection & Mixed Signals1:01:30 – Final Thoughts: Trusting God in SinglenessEmail us at [email protected] Meet the Mitchells:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Our Patreon

Hey friends! Matt and Marie-Claire here 👋This week, we’re talking about how to stop overthinking in your relationship…and start walking in peace.We break down where overthinking really comes from and how it can show up in dating. From forcing something out of guilt, to over-spiritualizing, to feeling pressure from others, we walk through real examples and how to navigate them with clarity and truth.At the end of the day, you can’t build a healthy relationship from a confused mind. It starts with taking your thoughts captive, choosing truth, and trusting God with your decisions.Our prayer is that this episode helps you find peace, confidence, and freedom in your dating life 🤍0:00 – Intro: Why You’re Overthinking1:30 – Where Overthinking Comes From5:30 – Taking Control of Your Thoughts13:20 – 4 Ways Overthinking Shows Up13:40 – Forcing It Out of Guilt16:15 – Over-Spiritualizing19:30 – Being Overly Critical25:15 – Pressure from Others28:00 – Trusting God & Your Desires32:00 – Final ThoughtsEmail us at [email protected] Meet the Mitchells:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Our Patreon

Hey friends! Matt and Marie-Claire here 👋This week, we’re talking about how to actually get a second date… and do it in a way that honors God.We break it down into three simple steps: how to ask, how to prepare, and how to show up on the date. From being clear and confident to putting in effort and having fun, we share both the guy and girl perspective on what really makes someone want to see you again.At the end of the day, dating isn’t about performing. It starts with knowing who you are in God and trusting His plan for your life.Our prayer is that this episode gives you clarity, confidence, and a fresh perspective on dating! 🤍0:00 – Intro: How to Actually Get a Second Date2:00 – Step 1: The Invitation (Be Clear & Confident)13:30 – Step 2: Before the Date (Plan It Well)21:00 – Step 3: On the Date (Confidence & Connection)30:30 – Final Tips: Boundaries, Discernment & Don’t Overthink ItEmail us at [email protected] Meet the Mitchells:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Our Patreon

Hey friends! Matt and Marie-Claire here 🤍Let’s talk about it: why does dating suck for so many people right now?In this episode we break down three reasons we see over and over again: people don’t know their identity, they’re unclear on their purpose, and they’re choosing the wrong partner.When you start with who God says you are and the calling He’s placed on your life, everything about dating begins to change.Our prayer is that this episode helps you approach relationships with wisdom, confidence, and a deeper trust in God’s plan for your life.0:00 – Intro: Why Dating Feels So Hard Right Now0:45 – The Real Reason Dating Keeps Failing1:25 – Reason #1: Identity (Know Who You Are in Christ)4:16 – Stop Looking to a Relationship to Fill What Only God Can7:01 – Why You Keep Attracting the Same Type of Person10:33 – Reason #2: Purpose (Know Where You're Going First)13:26 – When Your Calling and Your Partner Align17:59 – Reason #3: Partner (Choosing Someone Who Supports Your Calling)19:30 – The True Vision for Marriage20:20 – Final Thoughts + Next Episode PreviewEmail us at [email protected] Meet the Mitchells:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Our Patreon

Hey friends! Matt and Marie-Claire here 👋This week marks a new chapter for us. As we settle into our new space, we’re also stepping into a new direction for the podcast. We’re going back to where it all started, talking about Christian dating and relationships. And today, we’re diving into something so important: boundaries.In this episode, we share what boundaries really are, why God created them, and how they protect what matters most. We open up about our own journey with purity, the fences we had to put in place, and how real change starts in the heart. Boundaries are not about restriction. They are about protection, blessing, and freedom.If you’ve ever felt stuck, discouraged, or like you’ve gone too far, we want you to hear this: it is not too late. With God, all things are possible. There is grace. There is a fresh start. And the sacrifice you make now is so small compared to the blessing on the other side.Our prayer is that this conversation gives you courage to set healthy boundaries, trust God’s plan for your life, and walk in freedom. You are not alone. Let’s grow together 🤍00:00 – New Setup + New Season01:00 – Why We’re Talking About Christian Dating Again03:03 – What Are Boundaries?04:33 – Fences vs. Walls08:05 – Boundaries Start With a Heart Change12:53 – The Boundaries We Set in Our Relationship16:16 – How to Set Boundaries That Actually Work18:40 – Why Dating Too Long Can Make Purity Harder19:24 – Focus on What You Can Do, Not What You Can’t20:22 – Honoring God in Your Relationship21:40 – The Blessing on the Other Side of Obedience24:16 – The Sacrifice Is Small Compared to the Blessing25:09 – It’s Not Too Late. There Is Grace.Email us at [email protected] Meet the Mitchells:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Our Patreon

Hey friends! This week, we’re sitting down with our dear friend, worship leader, songwriter, author, and speaker Georgia Williams for an honest conversation about faith, identity, and staying planted in God’s house.Georgia shares how radical obedience in the hidden place has transformed her life. From marriage and motherhood to ministry and leadership, she’s learning that when you strengthen your faith in Him, everything changes. With radical obedience comes radical blessing.We talk about church hurt, spiritual covering, and why the local church still matters. The church isn’t a country club. It’s a hospital. And healing begins when we choose to stay rooted instead of running when people are imperfect.If you’ve felt disconnected, discouraged, or unsure of your next step, this episode is for you. God never designed you to do life alone. Stay planted. Pray anyway. Trust His plan. He’s still setting you apart for a purpose.00:00 – Church Hurt & Why We Run00:46 – Meet Georgia Williams02:58 – College, Calling & Starting a Podcast04:52 – Leading Worship at 12 Years Old06:09 – Identity Shift: From Georgia Brown to Georgia Williams10:11 – Georgia Teases Her New Book “Pray Anyways"12:22 – Marriage, Ministry & Spiritual Warfare14:07 – Growing in Faith & Seeing New Sides of God16:19 – The Power of the Prayer Closet21:41 – Finding the Right Church & Spiritual Covering27:20 – Why Submission to a Local Church Matters31:29 – Why Being “Uncovered” Is Dangerous36:04 – Church Hurt: Stay Planted, Don’t Run40:25 – Reordering Marriage & God’s Design for Family46:16 – Faith, Obedience & Trusting God’s Process50:48 – Final Encouragement & Closing PrayerEmail us at [email protected] Georgia Williams:InstagramYouTubeFacebookFollow Meet the Mitchells:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Our Patreon

Hey friends! We’re back after a short break from the holidays, and we could not be more excited to kick off 2026 with our first episode of the year. This week, we’re sitting down with our friend, multi Grammy and Dove Award–winning artist, songwriter, and producer Mr. Talkbox (Byron Chambers) for an honest conversation about church hurt, obedience, and staying faithful to God’s plan.Byron grew up in church and spent years serving as a musician, both in ministry and in the world. Along the way, he experienced real hurt, disappointment, and moments that could have pushed him away from the church altogether. Instead of walking away, God invited him into a deeper season of surrender, prayer, and trust.In this episode, Byron shares how God used painful moments to refine his heart, strengthen his faith, and prepare him for what was next. We talk about forgiveness, submission, fasting, and why staying planted often leads to the breakthrough we’re praying for.If you’ve ever felt discouraged, misunderstood, or tempted to give up on church, this conversation will remind you that God sees you, He’s working, and His plan for your life is bigger than the pain.00:00 – Welcome Back + Meet Our Guest, Byron “Mr. Talkbox” Chambers03:15 – Growing Up in Church and Finding Purpose Through Music07:45 – The Power of Music, Worship, and the Anointing12:30 – Experiencing Church Hurt as a Musician16:20 – When Pain Could’ve Pushed Him Away From Church20:10 – Choosing Obedience Instead of Offense24:05 – Forgiveness, Submission, and God’s Refining Process28:40 – The Role of Prayer and Fasting in Spiritual Breakthrough33:15 – Walking Through Depression and Spiritual Warfare38:20 – Why Praise Is a Weapon42:45 – Don’t Jump Off the Bridge Too Early47:30 – Why Staying Planted in the Church Matters52:10 – The Power of Spiritual Covering and Pastoral Counsel56:40 – Serving in Church Keeps Your Heart Humble01:01:10 – Final Encouragement for Anyone Struggling With Church HurtEmail us at [email protected] Mr. Talkbox:InstagramTikTokYouTubeFacebookWebsiteFollow Meet the Mitchells:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Our Patreon

Hey friends! Matt and Marie-Claire here 🤍This week, we’re talking about something we all want, especially during the holidays: peace.For many of us, this season brings pressure. Family dynamics. Financial stress. Work deadlines. Loneliness. Comparison. What’s meant to feel joyful can quickly feel overwhelming.In this episode, we walk through what Scripture teaches about peace and why it starts with what we allow our minds to dwell on. We talk about guarding your thoughts, making wise yeses, and choosing peace on purpose, even when circumstances aren’t perfect.We also get practical about navigating family expectations, work stress, grief, and unmet hopes, while keeping our hearts anchored in God. Not by doing more, but by trusting Him more.If the holidays feel heavy this year, we want to remind you of this truth: God is near, He has a plan for your life, and real peace is available when your mind is stayed on Him.Our prayer is that this conversation encourages you to slow down, refocus, and experience the peace God has for you, right where you are.00:00:00 Holiday Stress Is Real00:00:40 How to Have a Peaceful Holiday Season00:07:11 Why Peace Starts With Your Thoughts00:08:28 What Scripture Teaches About Peace00:09:57 Taking Your Thoughts Captive00:12:10 Saying Yes vs. Protecting Your Peace00:14:11 Family Expectations and Holiday Guilt00:16:20 Work Stress and Learning to Rest in God00:19:05 Slowing Down and Enjoying the Life God Gave You00:20:39 Loneliness and Grief During the Holidays00:23:41 Comparison, Social Media, and Gratitude00:27:31 Guarding Your Heart From Materialism00:28:56 Finding Joy Through Giving00:31:22 Choosing Peace and Trusting God’s PlanEmail us at [email protected] Meet the Mitchells:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Our Patreon

Hey friends! Matt and Marie-Claire here. This week, we’re sitting down with our pastor and dear friend, Alvin Love III, for a conversation about something that has changed both of our lives in a real and practical way: the baptism of the Holy Spirit.Pastor Alvin grew up around church but spent years feeling confused, overlooked, and unsure of why the Holy Spirit seemed to move in everyone else’s life but his. It wasn’t until he learned what Scripture actually teaches that everything shifted. In this episode, he shares how God opened his eyes, removed years of discouragement, and ignited a new fire that transformed his walk with Jesus.We talk about what the baptism of the Holy Spirit is, why tongues matter, and how the Spirit empowers every believer—not just pastors or “super Christians”—to live with clarity, boldness, and a deeper connection to God’s heart. We also share our own stories of how the Holy Spirit brought Scripture to life, strengthened our prayer lives, and helped us step into the purpose God has for us.If you’ve ever felt confused, hesitant, or unsure about this topic, this conversation will remind you that God isn’t withholding anything from you. His Spirit is a gift meant to strengthen you, guide you, and empower you to walk out His plan for your life.There is real power, real intimacy, and real transformation available through the Holy Spirit—and we pray this episode encourages you to seek everything God has for you.00:00 — Welcome + Introducing Pastor Alvin01:20 — Why We’re Talking About the Holy Spirit03:00 — Marie-Claire’s Story of Receiving Tongues06:45 — Alvin’s Early Church Experience08:15 — Years of Waiting and Feeling Overlooked10:40 — “No English” — The Moment Things Clicked13:00 — What the Baptism of the Holy Spirit Actually Is15:20 — Salvation vs. Baptism in the Holy Spirit18:45 — Why Tongues Matter for Every Believer22:40 — Tongues vs. The Gift of Tongues26:00 — How the Holy Spirit Brings Scripture Alive30:05 — Why Following Jesus Without the Spirit Feels Hard34:00 — When and How to Pray in Tongues38:20 — Can You Be Filled Without Praying in Tongues?48:05 — How to Receive the Holy Spirit Today53:03 — Prayer for Viewers + Final EncouragementEmail us at [email protected] Pastor Alvin Love III:InstagramFollow Meet the Mitchells:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Our Patreon

Hey friends! Matt here. This week, I’m sitting down with my friend, brother in Christ, and Christian pop singer-songwriter Ben Moore to talk about the radical way Jesus transformed his life.Ben grew up in church but spent years wrestling with identity, shame, confusion, and the pressure to be someone he wasn’t. After chasing fulfillment in relationships, culture, and his own desires, he found himself empty, exhausted, and ready to give up—until God met him in a moment that changed everything.In this episode, Ben shares how the Holy Spirit opened his eyes to the truth of the gospel, led him out of a life that was destroying him, and began reshaping him from the inside out. We talk about deliverance, discipleship, healing from false identity, and learning to trust God’s voice above every other voice in the world.If you’ve ever felt stuck, unseen, or unsure of who you really are, Ben’s story will remind you that God is able to restore what feels lost and lead you into the life He designed for you. There is real freedom, real identity, and real hope in Jesus.02:00 — Growing Up Christian but Feeling Out of Place05:00 — Bullying, Shame & Early Identity Struggles08:30 — College, Rebellion & Double Living12:30 — Hearing God’s Voice in Dark Places15:40 — Depression, Suicidal Thoughts & Searching for Truth18:20 — The YouTube Video That Broke Through21:00 — “The Veil Lifted” — Ben’s Salvation Moment23:40 — Leaving His Relationship & Learning Obedience26:00 — Starting Over: Discipleship, Healing & Painful Growth30:20 — Moving to Nashville & Finding Real Community34:10 — Discovering His True Identity in Christ37:00 — Ben’s Encouragement to Anyone Wrestling With IdentityEmail us at [email protected] Ben Moore:InstagramTikTokFollow Meet the Mitchells:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Our Patreon