

Heart of Dating
That Sounds Fun Network
The purpose of this podcast, Heart of Dating, is to unmask the ever-so-ambiguous world of dating in the Christian world. While there are resources spread out over the years, there are not many centralized areas where Christians can access dating advice, help, and guidance easily and in a fashion that is accessible. The ultimate hope is that Heart of Dating Podcast will start a healthy conversation for men and women and provide wise input and direction as we answer some tough questions and uncover some transformative ways to develop a healthy attitude and approach to dating as a Christian.
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Feb 22, 2023 • 1h 6min
HOD Select: The One, X Factor, Ghosting, Love at First Sight, The Friendzone, and So Much More with JP Pokluda
JP and Kait discuss issues such as "the one" and the "x factor" as it relates to his book "Outdated."
Want to join the Singles Ministry your church doesn’t have while getting access to monthly masterclasses? Join TSA today!
https://thesinglesacademyhod.com/plans/224595?bundle_token=aac55bc380a323b776655e1b717c0ef6&utm_source=manual
Want to WATCH the podcast? We’re now on YouTube!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ1PswEXEyeSddMmOSiRKGw
Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest:
https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interest
Want to further your dating knowledge? Check out our ultimate dating library!
https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/ultimate-dating-library
Kait wrote a book! Snag Thank You For Rejecting Me on Amazon:
https://amzn.to/3E59cLQ
Want to meet some epic Christian Singles? Join our huge HOD Family on FB:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/heartofdatingpodcast
Come hang with us on the gram:
http://instagram.com/heartofdating
http://instagram.com/kaitness
. . . . .
A quick thank you to some of our friends!
Faithful Counseling: Our #1 resource for affordable, reliable, Christian therapy. You can get 10% off your first month by going to http://faithfulcounseling.com/heartofdating
Compassion International: Do you have a burning desire to be a parent but feel stuck in singleness? Do you want to make a lasting, powerful impact in your life as a single?
We are a proud partner of Compassion International. Our community of singles has sponsored hundreds of kids all around the world, and we’d love to invite you to join us on this compelling mission.
http://compassion.com/heartofdating
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Feb 15, 2023 • 57min
HOD Select: Intentional Singleness with Tara-Leigh Cobble
Kait and Tara-Leigh had a powerful conversation about what it truly means to live a life of intentionally pursuing singleness. Tara-Leigh gets vulnerable and real about her own struggles and walk in faith as a single. Tara-Leigh’s insight and story shows us how God truly is the only thing that can fulfill our hearts.
Want to join the Singles Ministry your church doesn’t have while getting access to monthly masterclasses? Join TSA today!
https://thesinglesacademyhod.com/plans/224595?bundle_token=aac55bc380a323b776655e1b717c0ef6&utm_source=manual
Want to WATCH the podcast? We’re now on YouTube!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ1PswEXEyeSddMmOSiRKGw
Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest:
https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interest
Want to further your dating knowledge? Check out our ultimate dating library!
https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/ultimate-dating-library
Kait wrote a book! Snag Thank You For Rejecting Me on Amazon:
https://amzn.to/3E59cLQ
Want to meet some epic Christian Singles? Join our huge HOD Family on FB:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/heartofdatingpodcast
Come hang with us on the gram:
http://instagram.com/heartofdating
http://instagram.com/kaitness
. . . . .
A quick thank you to some of our friends!
Faithful Counseling: Our #1 resource for affordable, reliable, Christian therapy. You can get 10% off your first month by going to http://faithfulcounseling.com/heartofdating
Compassion International: Do you have a burning desire to be a parent but feel stuck in singleness? Do you want to make a lasting, powerful impact in your life as a single?
We are a proud partner of Compassion International. Our community of singles has sponsored hundreds of kids all around the world, and we’d love to invite you to join us on this compelling mission.
http://compassion.com/heartofdating
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 8, 2023 • 1h 3min
HOD Select: Am I Enough? Seeking Approval and Validation in Dating with Lindsey Maestas
Heart of Dating welcomes Lindsey Maestas to the show today! We are so excited to welcome her as she is the host of The Living Easy Podcast where she discusses faith and relationships and gives women ideas, opportunities and practical tips for real change! She is also a lifestyle blogger, speaker, wife and momma of two boys based in Albuquerque, NM. Her work has been featured in Huffington Post, Relevant Magazine, Faithit, Focus on the Family, Better Homes & Gardens and more. She loves to read, eat tacos and binge-watch Netflix with her husband. You can follow her on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest or visit her blog at sparrowsandlily.com.
She speaks vulnerably about the challenges of relationships and real life while sharing practical wisdom and tips. On today’s episode her and Kait talk about her struggles as she sought out validation from others in place of God. She also shares her story of abuse, and how she found Christ after a long journey of toxic relationships and searching for wholeness.
Want to join the Singles Ministry your church doesn’t have while getting access to monthly masterclasses? Join TSA today!
https://thesinglesacademyhod.com/plans/224595?bundle_token=aac55bc380a323b776655e1b717c0ef6&utm_source=manual
Want to WATCH the podcast? We’re now on YouTube!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ1PswEXEyeSddMmOSiRKGw
Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest:
https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interest
Want to further your dating knowledge? Check out our ultimate dating library!
https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/ultimate-dating-library
Kait wrote a book! Snag Thank You For Rejecting Me on Amazon:
https://amzn.to/3E59cLQ
Want to meet some epic Christian Singles? Join our huge HOD Family on FB:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/heartofdatingpodcast
Come hang with us on the gram:
http://instagram.com/heartofdating
http://instagram.com/kaitness
. . . . .
A quick thank you to some of our friends!
Faithful Counseling: Our #1 resource for affordable, reliable, Christian therapy. You can get 10% off your first month by going to http://faithfulcounseling.com/heartofdating
Compassion International: Do you have a burning desire to be a parent but feel stuck in singleness? Do you want to make a lasting, powerful impact in your life as a single?
We are a proud partner of Compassion International. Our community of singles has sponsored hundreds of kids all around the world, and we’d love to invite you to join us on this compelling mission.
http://compassion.com/heartofdating
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 1, 2023 • 59min
HOD Select: Never Been in a Relationship with Chaz Smith
Heart of Dating is thrilled to welcome a friend of Kait’s… Chaz Smith! Chaz is a 25 year old entertainer who loves the Lord and has used his platforms on Youtube, Instagram, Facebook, Tik-Tok, and Vine (RIP) to spread joy and laughter. You may have seen him from his “water-mel-lone” vines or his mispronunciation videos. Originally, he is from New Jersey but currently resides in Los Angeles. While he is known for his funny viral videos he’s currently focusing on making music, live streaming on Twitch, AND his most recent project, his podcast called Simply Put With Chaz Smith.
Chaz discusses how he's never been in a relationship and shares his story of struggling with porn addiction.
Want to join the Singles Ministry your church doesn’t have while getting access to monthly masterclasses? Join TSA today!
https://thesinglesacademyhod.com/plans/224595?bundle_token=aac55bc380a323b776655e1b717c0ef6&utm_source=manual
Want to WATCH the podcast? We’re now on YouTube!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ1PswEXEyeSddMmOSiRKGw
Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest:
https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interest
Want to further your dating knowledge? Check out our ultimate dating library!
https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/ultimate-dating-library
Kait wrote a book! Snag Thank You For Rejecting Me on Amazon:
https://amzn.to/3E59cLQ
Want to meet some epic Christian Singles? Join our huge HOD Family on FB:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/heartofdatingpodcast
Come hang with us on the gram:
http://instagram.com/heartofdating
http://instagram.com/kaitness
. . . . .
A quick thank you to some of our friends!
Faithful Counseling: Our #1 resource for affordable, reliable, Christian therapy. You can get 10% off your first month by going to http://faithfulcounseling.com/heartofdating
Compassion International: Do you have a burning desire to be a parent but feel stuck in singleness? Do you want to make a lasting, powerful impact in your life as a single?
We are a proud partner of Compassion International. Our community of singles has sponsored hundreds of kids all around the world, and we’d love to invite you to join us on this compelling mission.
http://compassion.com/heartofdating
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 23, 2022 • 37min
S9: Mini Man-sode 09: When to Walk Away
Join JJ and Kait as they address the topic we don’t hear about much; when it’s time for a man to walk away. Want to join the Singles Ministry your church doesn’t have while getting access to monthly masterclasses? Join TSA today! https://thesinglesacademyhod.com/plans/224595?bundle_token=aac55bc380a323b776655e1b717c0ef6&utm_source=manualWant to WATCH the podcast? We’re now on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ1PswEXEyeSddMmOSiRKGwCrushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest:https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interestWant to further your dating knowledge? Check out our ultimate dating library!https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/ultimate-dating-libraryKait wrote a book! Snag Thank You For Rejecting Me on Amazon:https://amzn.to/3E59cLQWant to meet some epic Christian Singles? Join our huge HOD Family on FB:https://www.facebook.com/groups/heartofdatingpodcastCome hang with us on the gram:http://instagram.com/heartofdatinghttp://instagram.com/kaitness. . . . . A quick thank you to some of our friends!Faithful Counseling: Our #1 resource for affordable, reliable, Christian therapy. You can get 10% off your first month by going to http://faithfulcounseling.com/heartofdatingCompassion International: Do you have a burning desire to be a parent but feel stuck in singleness? Do you want to make a lasting, powerful impact in your life as a single?We are a proud partner of Compassion International. Our community of singles has sponsored hundreds of kids all around the world, and we’d love to invite you to join us on this compelling mission.http://compassion.com/heartofdating Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 21, 2022 • 39min
S9 Ep179: When to Walk Away
Join Kait and JJ as they dive into when you should walk away and when it may be appropriate to stay.
Want to join the Singles Ministry your church doesn’t have while getting access to monthly masterclasses? Join TSA today!
https://thesinglesacademyhod.com/plans/224595?bundle_token=aac55bc380a323b776655e1b717c0ef6&utm_source=manual
Want to WATCH the podcast? We’re now on YouTube!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ1PswEXEyeSddMmOSiRKGw
Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest:
https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interest
Want to further your dating knowledge? Check out our ultimate dating library!
https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/ultimate-dating-library
Kait wrote a book! Snag Thank You For Rejecting Me on Amazon:
https://amzn.to/3E59cLQ
Want to meet some epic Christian Singles? Join our huge HOD Family on FB:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/heartofdatingpodcast
Come hang with us on the gram:
http://instagram.com/heartofdating
http://instagram.com/kaitness
. . . . .
A quick thank you to some of our friends!
Faithful Counseling: Our #1 resource for affordable, reliable, Christian therapy. You can get 10% off your first month by going to http://faithfulcounseling.com/heartofdating
Compassion International: Do you have a burning desire to be a parent but feel stuck in singleness? Do you want to make a lasting, powerful impact in your life as a single?
We are a proud partner of Compassion International. Our community of singles has sponsored hundreds of kids all around the world, and we’d love to invite you to join us on this compelling mission.
http://compassion.com/heartofdating
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 16, 2022 • 37min
S9: Mini Man-sode 08: Joy Power>Will Power
Join JJ as he unpacks why our self-control never works and how joy power is greater than willpower. Want to join the Singles Ministry your church doesn’t have while getting access to monthly masterclasses? Join TSA today! https://thesinglesacademyhod.com/plans/224595?bundle_token=aac55bc380a323b776655e1b717c0ef6&utm_source=manualWant to WATCH the podcast? We’re now on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ1PswEXEyeSddMmOSiRKGwCrushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest:https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interestWant to further your dating knowledge? Check out our ultimate dating library!https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/ultimate-dating-libraryKait wrote a book! Snag Thank You For Rejecting Me on Amazon:https://amzn.to/3E59cLQWant to meet some epic Christian Singles? Join our huge HOD Family on FB:https://www.facebook.com/groups/heartofdatingpodcastCome hang with us on the gram:http://instagram.com/heartofdatinghttp://instagram.com/kaitness. . . . . A quick thank you to some of our friends!Faithful Counseling: Our #1 resource for affordable, reliable, Christian therapy. You can get 10% off your first month by going to http://faithfulcounseling.com/heartofdatingCompassion International: Do you have a burning desire to be a parent but feel stuck in singleness? Do you want to make a lasting, powerful impact in your life as a single?We are a proud partner of Compassion International. Our community of singles has sponsored hundreds of kids all around the world, and we’d love to invite you to join us on this compelling mission.http://compassion.com/heartofdating Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 14, 2022 • 1h 7min
S9 Ep178: Weight in Dating with Arielle Estoria
Join Kait with Arielle Estoria as they unpack the nuanced topic of weight in dating and answer your questions.
Want to join the Singles Ministry your church doesn’t have while getting access to monthly masterclasses? Join TSA today!
https://thesinglesacademyhod.com/plans/224595?bundle_token=aac55bc380a323b776655e1b717c0ef6&utm_source=manual
Want to WATCH the podcast? We’re now on YouTube!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ1PswEXEyeSddMmOSiRKGw
Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest:
https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interest
Want to further your dating knowledge? Check out our ultimate dating library!
https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/ultimate-dating-library
Kait wrote a book! Snag Thank You For Rejecting Me on Amazon:
https://amzn.to/3E59cLQ
Want to meet some epic Christian Singles? Join our huge HOD Family on FB:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/heartofdatingpodcast
Come hang with us on the gram:
http://instagram.com/heartofdating
http://instagram.com/kaitness
. . . . .
A quick thank you to some of our friends!
Athletic Greens: Do you want to get more greens in? For a free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase go to athleticgreens.com/hod
Faithful Counseling: Our #1 resource for affordable, reliable, Christian therapy. You can get 10% off your first month by going to http://faithfulcounseling.com/heartofdating
Compassion International: Do you have a burning desire to be a parent but feel stuck in singleness? Do you want to make a lasting, powerful impact in your life as a single?
We are a proud partner of Compassion International. Our community of singles has sponsored hundreds of kids all around the world, and we’d love to invite you to join us on this compelling mission.
http://compassion.com/heartofdating
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 9, 2022 • 34min
S9: Mini Man-sode 07: Getting Over Heartbreak (as a Dude)
Join JJ as he gives you some encouragement and walks through how to practically get over heartbreak as a dude. Want to join the Singles Ministry your church doesn’t have while getting access to monthly masterclasses? Join TSA today! https://thesinglesacademyhod.com/plans/224595?bundle_token=aac55bc380a323b776655e1b717c0ef6&utm_source=manualWant to WATCH the podcast? We’re now on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ1PswEXEyeSddMmOSiRKGwCrushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest:https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interestWant to further your dating knowledge? Check out our ultimate dating library!https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/ultimate-dating-libraryKait wrote a book! Snag Thank You For Rejecting Me on Amazon:https://amzn.to/3E59cLQWant to meet some epic Christian Singles? Join our huge HOD Family on FB:https://www.facebook.com/groups/heartofdatingpodcastCome hang with us on the gram:http://instagram.com/heartofdatinghttp://instagram.com/kaitness. . . . . A quick thank you to some of our friends!Faithful Counseling: Our #1 resource for affordable, reliable, Christian therapy. You can get 10% off your first month by going to http://faithfulcounseling.com/heartofdatingCompassion International: Do you have a burning desire to be a parent but feel stuck in singleness? Do you want to make a lasting, powerful impact in your life as a single?We are a proud partner of Compassion International. Our community of singles has sponsored hundreds of kids all around the world, and we’d love to invite you to join us on this compelling mission.http://compassion.com/heartofdating Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 7, 2022 • 38min
S9 Ep177: How To Tell If They Are Interested
Join Kait and JJ as they talk all about how to tell if they are interested, we’re talking the basics, mixed signals and consistency.
Want to join the Singles Ministry your church doesn’t have while getting access to monthly masterclasses? Join TSA today!
https://thesinglesacademyhod.com/plans/224595?bundle_token=aac55bc380a323b776655e1b717c0ef6&utm_source=manual
Want to WATCH the podcast? We’re now on YouTube!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ1PswEXEyeSddMmOSiRKGw
Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest:
https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interest
Want to further your dating knowledge? Check out our ultimate dating library!
https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/ultimate-dating-library
Kait wrote a book! Snag Thank You For Rejecting Me on Amazon:
https://amzn.to/3E59cLQ
Want to meet some epic Christian Singles? Join our huge HOD Family on FB:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/heartofdatingpodcast
Come hang with us on the gram:
http://instagram.com/heartofdating
http://instagram.com/kaitness
. . . . .
A quick thank you to some of our friends!
Athletic Greens: Do you want free vitamin D and 5 travel packs? Head over to http://athleticgreens.com/HOD
Faithful Counseling: Our #1 resource for affordable, reliable, Christian therapy. You can get 10% off your first month by going to http://faithfulcounseling.com/heartofdating
Compassion International: Do you have a burning desire to be a parent but feel stuck in singleness? Do you want to make a lasting, powerful impact in your life as a single?
We are a proud partner of Compassion International. Our community of singles has sponsored hundreds of kids all around the world, and we’d love to invite you to join us on this compelling mission.
http://compassion.com/heartofdating
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices