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Single, Dating, Engaged, Married

Navigating Life and Love in the Modern Age

Ben Stuart

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Foundation: God's Love+
Season of Singleness+
Dating with Purpose+
Purposeful Engagement+
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Question 1 of 7
Based on the scuba diving analogy, how does a 'scarcity mindset' affect romantic relationships?
  • A. It makes partners more protective and loyal to one another.
  • B. It leads to desperation and makes it difficult to be a generous, empathic partner.
  • C. It encourages couples to seek counseling earlier in their relationship.
  • D. It pushes individuals to rely entirely on their community for support.
Question 2 of 7
According to the book, what are the two major freedoms provided by the season of singleness?
  • A. Freedom from financial burden and freedom to travel.
  • B. Freedom from relational conflict and freedom of schedule.
  • C. Freedom from distraction and freedom from anxiety.
  • D. Freedom to date multiple people and freedom to discover oneself.
Question 3 of 7
What analogy does the author use to describe finding a soulmate who shares your devotion to God?
  • A. Two musicians playing a duet in perfect harmony.
  • B. Runners racing toward God, assessing compatibility with fellow racers.
  • C. Two scuba divers sharing an oxygen tank to survive.
  • D. A bird and a fish learning to appreciate each other's distinct environments.
Question 4 of 7
How does the author suggest people should approach dating, in contrast to a 'consumer' approach?
  • A. By embracing a companion mentality to find someone to walk through life's joys and trials with.
  • B. By treating it as a formal interview process to efficiently eliminate incompatible candidates.
  • C. By viewing it as a temporary season of trial and error to build emotional resilience.
  • D. By adopting a passive mindset, trusting that God will inevitably bring the right person without effort.
Question 5 of 7
During the engagement phase, which of the following is NOT one of the four key areas mentioned for thoughtful evaluation?
  • A. Assessing commitment to working through challenges together.
  • B. Examining how communication skills have developed during conflicts.
  • C. Establishing a detailed, rigid timeline for having children and buying a home.
  • D. Bringing painful pasts and present struggles into the light.
Question 6 of 7
How does the book define the biblical concept of a wife's 'submission' in marriage?
  • A. A requirement to abandon personal dreams and ambitions for the sake of the family.
  • B. A willing choice to come under a husband's care and leadership, akin to a cooperative dance.
  • C. A strict hierarchy where the husband makes all household decisions without needing input.
  • D. A temporary phase of yielding until mutual trust is fully established in the relationship.
Question 7 of 7
According to the book, what is the ultimate mission or purpose of a Christian marriage?
  • A. To raise well-behaved children who will contribute positively to their community.
  • B. To achieve financial stability and build a lasting legacy for future generations.
  • C. To find personal fulfillment and unending happiness through a lifelong romantic partnership.
  • D. To work together on a mission to pursue God, reflecting Christ's relationship with the Church.

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Single, Dating, Engaged, Married Summary & Overview

Single, Dating, Engaged, Married (2017) is filled with practical guidance for today’s Christian on four seasons of romantic relationship. This thoughtful collection of stories and scriptural wisdom offers ways to transform relationships, from navigating modern dating to honoring divine design within marriage.

Who Should Listen to Single, Dating, Engaged, Married?

  • Single Christians wondering if being alone is really part of God’s plan
  • Dating Christians who want to know if their current partner is “the one”
  • Engaged Christians about to embark on the adventure of marriage

About the Author: Ben Stuart

Ben Stuart is a pastor at Passion City Church in Washington, D.C. and the former executive director of Breakaway Ministries at Texas A&M. An author of several books including Rest & War: Rhythms of a Well Fought Life, and This Changes Everything, he holds a master's in historical theology from Dallas Theological Seminary. Ben dedicates his work to guiding people in their lifelong journey with God.

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