Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
In this video, Peter is joined by Rick Holland to help us think through the issue of Christians and online dating. Online dating is a very popular trend, but it is not without its significant problems. Join Peter and Rick as they discuss the dangers of online dating, and how Christians should think about dating in general.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction to Rick Holland
07:04 Is there a difference between dating and courting?
11:16 Why has there been an online dating revolution?
19:57 Is online dating a sin for Christians?
22:24 What are the dangers of online dating?
38:38 What are the principles & goals of the dating process?
45:30 What are some of the challenges for young adults isolating themselves?
48:23 How can the church help singles looking for a spouse?
54:45 What is an ideal first date?
57:13 What is the characteristic you should look for in a potential spouse?
59:37 What is the characteristic you should pursue in your own life?
Links Related to Rick Holland:
Expositors Seminary: expositors.org
Mission Roads Bible Church: mrbckc.org
Shepherds Theological Seminary (where Peter Goeman teaches): https://shepherds.edu/
The Bible Sojourner Audio podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-bible-sojourner
More About The Bible Sojourner Host, Peter Goeman: petergoeman.com
In this video, Peter is joined by Rick Holland to help us think through the issue of Christians and online dating. Online dating is a very popular trend, but it is not without its significant problems. Join Peter and Rick as they discuss the dangers of online dating, and how Christians should think about dating in general.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction to Rick Holland
07:04 Is there a difference between dating and courting?
11:16 Why has there been an online dating revolution?
19:57 Is online dating a sin for Christians?
22:24 What are the dangers of online dating?
38:38 What are the principles & goals of the dating process?
45:30 What are some of the challenges for young adults isolating themselves?
48:23 How can the church help singles looking for a spouse?
54:45 What is an ideal first date?
57:13 What is the characteristic you should look for in a potential spouse?
59:37 What is the characteristic you should pursue in your own life?
Links Related to Rick Holland:
Expositors Seminary: expositors.org
Mission Roads Bible Church: mrbckc.org
Shepherds Theological Seminary (where Peter Goeman teaches): https://shepherds.edu/
The Bible Sojourner Audio podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-bible-sojourner
More About The Bible Sojourner Host, Peter Goeman: petergoeman.com
