Pearls of Wisdom

When I was younger, a question I often asked myself (but was too afraid to voice out loud), was this: "How close can I get to sex without it being a sin?"

I know I wasn't the only young person wondering where exactly the line is, and I promise girls are still asking the same question today.

Let's remember that if we don't answer these types of questions, someone else will—and their answers may not point our girls to Christ. 

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In this episode of Pray Her Forward's The MentHer Collective, bestselling author Gary Thomas answers some of the most common questions about Christian dating—from soulmates and red flags to boundaries, sexual pressure, and God's design for relationships. Plus, I'm sharing my biggest takeaways from the Turning Point USA Young Women's Leadership Summit, including wisdom from some of today's leading Christian women on dating, leadership, and living boldly for Christ.

A story about dating the wrong guy, and my mentor allowing me to learn on my own through God's still small voice.