A Controversial But Helpful Approach Towards Dating | Dr. Henry Cloud

A Controversial But Helpful Approach Towards Dating | Dr. Henry Cloud

From Next Up with Grant Skeldon by THINQ Media

April 8, 2026 · 1h 3m

About this episode

Dr. Henry Cloud discusses modern Christian dating and personal growth strategies with host Grant Skeldon.

In this episode of NextUp, Grant sits down with world-renowned psychologist and author Dr. Henry Cloud to dismantle the confusion surrounding modern Christian dating. For a generation that grew up in the shadow of the "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" movement, many young leaders find themselves stuck in a cycle of waiting on God, ditching faith in Him in the process. Dr. Cloud shares why he moved from being a psychologist to a dating coach for a season, uncovering the specific reasons why healthy, mission-minded singles aren't finding each other. They discuss the Dating for Growth framework—the idea that dating isn't just a search for "the one," but a laboratory where God uncovers the internal barriers and anxieties that might be holding you back from your full calling. If you're a young leader navigating the tension between your personal life and your mission, this conversation offers a much-needed roadmap to move from passive waiting to intentional action. In this conversation, Grant and Dr. Cloud discuss: ✅ The Waiting Trap: Why sitting at home waiting for God to bring someone to your door might be keeping you from the very growth you need. ✅ The 5-People-a-Week Challenge: The…

People in this episode

Host: Grant Skeldon

Guest: Dr. Henry Cloud

Topics covered

  • Christian dating
  • personal growth
  • dating advice
  • spiritual maturity
  • intentional action

Keywords

  • dating
  • Christianity
  • personal development
  • psychology
  • relationship advice

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Organizations: THINQ Media

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