Tools for Digital Daters
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- Published: Tuesday, 07 August 2018 06:00
How can Christians surf the digital dating waters in an honorable way? Read more for Care's YOUNG ADULT Wednesday Bookmark interview with Kristin Fry.
Purchase "Beyond the Swipe: Honoring God, Respecting Yourself, and Finding the Right Match" online at booksforchrist.com.
(Originally aired May 16, 2018)
Book Description: There's no doubt that the Internet has changed modern life. In the blink of an eye, we can look up obscure information, order groceries, or connect with old friends. With the advent of dating apps, even true love is at our fingertips--or so we're told. But how can single Christians find their way from that first swipe right of interest on an app to long-lasting, God-honoring love?
Kristin Fry has her share of laugh-out-loud and cringe-worthy dating app stories, and she knows the fatigue that can come with digital dating. Despite the instant gratification that some dating apps advertise, true relationships are more than an interaction based on first impressions on a mobile device. In a warm, conversational style, Fry tackles a broad range of topics from evaluating profiles to first dates to maintaining healthy peer friendships even while dating. Kristin mines her own experience in the dating world but also includes insights from interviews with thirty married couples, and in-depth biblical study from Abraham and Sarah, the life of Jesus, the letter of Ephesians, and more.
This isn't just another how-to book for finding Mr. Right; this is a guide to help single Christian women navigate the new normal without forgetting their genuine identity in a God who loves them. By the end, digital daters will have the right tools for dating well--and know that God's best is possible.
About the Author: Kristin Fry is a speaker, host, and writer on topics of faith, leadership, and emotional health. She has been in leadership in large churches and organizations for the past fifteen years, including North Point Ministries in Atlanta, Ga. and Cross Point, in Nashville, Tenn. Previously, Fry was a staff member at Biola University working in leadership development, and a teaching pastor to young adults in Boulder, Colorado. Fry has been speaking to and writing for people of all ages and stages of life for nearly two decades. She has a particular soft spot for 20- and 30-somethings. She is a contributing writer to several leadership online publications and has written leadership development resources for North Point Ministries, The reThink Group and more. She has been regularly hosting a singles environment reaching 2000 single men and women weekly at North Point Ministries for the past five years.
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