Dear Future Husband

Have you ever felt like your desire for love was too much? In this episode of Dear Future Husband, Christian Bevere sits down with bestselling author Stasi Eldredge, known for Captivating, to talk about the way women are wired for love, connection, beauty, and deep relationship. Together, they unpack why your longing for love is not something to shame, bury, or ignore, but something to understand through the lens of God’s design. They also talk about communicating your needs, navigating disap...

What does faithfulness look like when what God asks you to do does not make sense to everyone else? In this episode of the Dear Future Husband Podcast, Christian Bevere sits down with Faith to talk about the moment she felt led by God to begin handwriting the Bible for her future husband while still single. What started as a private act of obedience quickly went viral on TikTok, bringing both encouragement and criticism from people who thought it was “too much.” Together, Christian and Fait...

What do you do when the life you worked so hard to create still doesn’t give you peace? In this episode of the Dear Future Husband Podcast, Christian sits down with Madison Crossan for a vulnerable conversation about manifestation, surrender, anxiety, faith, and what it means to trust God with the future you deeply desire. Madison shares how she went from a high-achievement mindset and manifestation business, asking the universe for the life she wanted, including a husband, to encountering Je...

What do you do when you deeply desire marriage, but you do not want to miss the beauty of the season you are living right now? In this episode of the Dear Future Husband Podcast, Christian Bevere sits down with Ruth Chou Simons, author of GraceLaced and This Moment Matters, for a tender and honest conversation about longing, waiting, beauty, and learning to live fully in the in-between. Ruth shares wisdom for the woman who wants marriage but is tired of feeling like her life is on pause. Toge...

Have you ever wondered if something you’re doing in dating is quietly pushing a good guy away? In this episode of the Dear Future Husband Podcast, Christian sits down with Arden for a playful but honest conversation inspired by How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. They unpack the things single women can unknowingly do that create distance, confusion, or pressure in dating, and the things women are often scared to say or do that may actually invite the right man closer. What to expect: The dating h...

Sometimes the clarity you need comes through the people God places around you. In this episode of the Dear Future Husband Podcast, Christian is joined by Rebekah Lyons for a heartfelt conversation on relationships, wisdom, and the voices we allow to shape our decisions. Rebekah shares the motherly advice she gave her daughter before getting married young, how to handle conflict with humility, and why no woman should have to process love, dating, or marriage alone. Whether you’re single, datin...

What if engagement season has more in store than you've prepared for? In this episode of the Dear Future Husband Podcast, Christian Bevere talks about what to do, what not to do, and what many couples miss during engagement. From handling pressure and expectations to building healthy communication, preparing spiritually, and keeping your focus on the covenant ahead, this conversation will help you approach engagement with wisdom and peace. Whether you’re engaged, dating seriously, or prayin...

Could dating be wasting your money? 🫨 In this episode of the Dear Future Husband Podcast, Christian Bevere sits down with Anthony O’Neal to talk about money, dating, and preparing for marriage with wisdom. From spending too much on dates to recovering from past financial mistakes, Anthony shares practical advice for singles who want to build a healthier relationship with money before marriage. They also discuss investing, breaking generational cycles, stewarding what God has given you, and wh...

What if the story you never would have chosen became the place where God met you most deeply? In this episode of the Dear Future Husband Podcast, Christian Bevere sits down with Alexa PenaVega for a heartfelt conversation about faith, surrender, marriage, motherhood, and trusting God through the seasons that don’t make sense. Alexa shares how she came to know Jesus, what God taught her through her first marriage and divorce, how she met her husband Carlos, and the ways God has carried their f...

Heartbreak... No one's friend or favorite word. It can leave you questioning your worth, your future, and even whether love is worth pursuing again. But there's a purpose past the pain and a joy set ahead! In this episode, we talk about the reality that rejection isn't always fair—but it doesn't have to define your story. We'll explore how God can redeem even the deepest pain, use it to shape your purpose, and restore hope without hardening your heart. If you're healing from disappointment o...

Christian dating can be fun, honest, and full of surprises. In this episode of the Dear Future Husband Podcast, Christian Bevere brings back the single men and women’s panel for Part 2, where they play dating icebreakers, answer real questions, react to each other’s responses, and explore what actually helps Christian singles connect. You’ll hear funny first impressions, honest thoughts on chemistry, what makes someone easy to talk to, and how men and women approach dating differently. Wat...

Will They Be Blinded By Love or Blind-Sided by the Others' Answers?! In this episode of the Dear Future Husband Podcast, Christian Bevere hosts our first blind-dating panel, where single men and women answer honest questions about attraction, standards, communication, and what they’re really looking for before meeting face-to-face. From funny first impressions to surprisingly honest reveals, this conversation opens up the dating questions Christian singles are often thinking but rarely ask...

What if your waiting season is revealing where your trust truly lies? In this episode of the Dear Future Husband Podcast, Christian Bevere sits down with worship leader Rita Springer for an honest conversation about singleness, surrender, longing, and refusing to settle. Rita shares what it looks like to stay desperate for Jesus, not marriage, when the wait feels longer than expected. Together, she and Christian talk about unmet desires, the temptation to lower your standards, and how to tr...

What if men are not as hard to read as women think? In this episode of the Dear Future Husband Podcast, Christian Bevere sits down with author and speaker Jeff Bethke for an honest conversation about men when it comes to dating, attraction, and communication. Together, they unpack the difference between healthy standards and unrealistic expectations, why men need to open up rather than hide behind “guarding their heart,” and how women can avoid overanalyzing mixed signals in dating. Bethke ...

Are you choosing from peace, or is loneliness choosing for you? In this episode of the Dear Future Husband podcast, Christian Bevere sits down with author and speaker Ashley Hetherington for an honest conversation about singleness, dating, discernment, and becoming the woman God is forming you to be. Together, they talk about why singleness is better than the wrong relationship, how to recognize the difference between a Christian guy and a truly godly man, and why faith talk is not the same...

What do single women really wish men understood about dating—but rarely get asked directly? In Part 2 of our Single Women’s Panel, the conversation gets even more honest. This time, men get to call in and ask the questions they’re usually too scared, hesitant, or unsure to ask women face-to-face. Christian is joined by three single women representing different seasons of life—in their 20s, 30s, and 40s—for a raw, thoughtful, and faith-filled conversation about dating, relationships, pursuit...

What are single women really thinking about dating, waiting, men, marriage, and the season they’re in? In this episode of Dear Future Husband, Christian sits down with a panel of single women from different seasons of life — women in their 20s, 30s, and 40s — for an honest conversation about modern dating, singleness, frustration, hope, and what they’ve learned along the way. They talk about the questions many women are carrying quietly: Why does dating feel so complicated? What should w...

“What if the future you’re praying for is waiting on the decisions you keep avoiding?” For the third time on Dear Future Husband, we sit down with Dr. Henry Cloud alongside Christian Bevere to talk about his new book, Your Desired Future — and talk honestly about the patterns, beliefs, and boundaries (or lack thereof) that quietly shape the direction of your life. We unpack how your habits, mindset, and emotional health determine your future. So, if you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or tire...

What if your waiting season is actually where God builds the foundation for the relationship you’ve been praying for? In this episode of Dear Future Husband, Christian Bevere sits down with DeAngelo & Whitney Moss for a powerful conversation on waiting well, dating with purpose, and preparing for the marriage you actually want. After waiting 12+ years to intentionally date, DeAngelo & Whitney share how God used singleness to shape their vision, character, and calling before bringing...

“Long-distance relationships never work”… unless they do. 👀 For the launch of Season 7, Christian and her husband, Arden, share the real story behind their long-distance relationship — what challenged them, what kept them connected, and why they’re actually grateful they dated from far away. They open up about the habits, communication, and lessons they learned while dating across the country that helped shape their relationship and strengthen their foundation. So, tune in if you’ve ever wond...

Part 2 is here—and the conversation gets even more real. 🎙️ We’re back with the Single Guys Panel on Dear Future Husband—and this time, we’re answering YOUR voice memo questions… no edits, no filters. We get into the questions everyone’s thinking, but few are asking: Do men actually like Botox and “high maintenance” women? Why aren’t men approaching women anymore? And what are the absolute WORST dates they’ve ever been on?Nothing is sugarcoated. The guys react in real time, share pe...

What if the confusion you’ve felt in dating… actually makes sense? In this episode, we’re doing something a little different. I sat down with three single Christian men in their 30s and asked them the questions we’ve all been wondering—the ones that keep us up at night, overthinking texts, mixed signals, and everything in between. What are they really thinking while dating? What actually matters to them? And why does it sometimes feel so confusing?They didn’t hold back. This convers...

What if everything you’ve been told about submission, dating, and gender roles… isn’t the full story? In this powerful episode of Dear Future Husband, Christian Bevere sits down with Pastor Darren Whitehead from Church of the City for an honest, biblical conversation that challenges assumptions and calls believers back to truth. Together, they unpack what biblical submission really means—moving beyond cultural extremes and misunderstandings to rediscover God’s design for mutual honor, strengt...

In a world of casual dating and mixed signals, etiquette might be the most underrated advantage. In this episode of Dear Future Husband, I’m joined by Alison Chepernick from @ElevatedEtiquette to talk about the art of dating well. From how you present yourself on a first date to the subtle social skills that create genuine connection, Alison breaks down why etiquette is far more than knowing which fork to use—it’s about confidence, respect, and emotional intelligence. We dive into how to mai...

What if the way you handle money right now is preparing — or disqualifying — you for the marriage you’re praying for? In this episode of Dear Future Husband, I sit down with Rachel Cruze from Ramsey Solutions to talk directly to single women about stewarding your finances with wisdom and intention, plus "investing" in your future marriage. We discuss: 󠁯•󠁏Why your single season is the best time to build wealth 󠁯•󠁏Money red flags in dating 󠁯•󠁏How debt affects future marriage 󠁯•󠁏Why marri...

What if singleness and marriage were never meant to be opposing seasons — but invitations to the same deeper goal? In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Lisa Harper shares her personal story of not choosing singleness — and discovering that Jesus meets us fully in the life we didn’t plan. Together, we explore the tension between longing for marriage and learning contentment, and unpack what Paul the Apostle truly meant when he wrote that singleness is a gift. Lisa opens up about grie...

"I never thought I could love again… until I did." In this tender and honest episode of the Dear Future Husband Podcast, Courtney Pray Duke shares what it’s like to open your heart after you were certain it was closed forever. After losing her first husband, love felt impossible — even unimaginable. The grief was heavy. The future felt rewritten. And the idea of loving another man felt both distant and complicated. Courtney vulnerably walks through the emotions no one prepares you for — the...

Valentine’s Day can make singleness feel louder than usual. But what if this season isn’t about waiting — it’s about preparation? In this special episode, I share 3 ways to intentionally prepare for marriage as a single woman who desires a godly relationship. We talk mindset shifts, dating with clarity, emotional readiness, and becoming the woman you’re asking God to bless. You’ll also hear a live Q&A where I answer honest questions about dating, standards, and how to stay hopeful. This...

What do you do when following Jesus puts tension in your closest relationships, especially with your family? In this episode of Dear Future Husband, Christian Bevere sits down with Sazan Hendrix to talk honestly about navigating faith, love, and obedience when the people you love most are not on the same page. Raised in a Middle Eastern Kurdish family, Sazan shares how unexpectedly falling in love with a Christian boy changed her life forever. We touch on topics such as: How do you honor your...

Women carry a powerful key to connection—but most have no idea they even have it. In this powerful episode of the Dear Future Husband Podcast, Christian Bevere sits down with bestselling author and relationship expert Dr. Emerson Eggerichs to unpack how men and women are uniquely wired by God—and how misunderstanding those differences can quietly sabotage our relationships. In this episode, we explore: 1. Why conflict so often goes wrong between men and women 2. How our natural wiring shapes...

In our second conversation, with my father-in-law and renowned author, John Bevere, he confronts the spiritual roots shaping modern relationships. We explore how sin nature influences attraction, why God’s design for marriage clashes with today’s dating culture, and how compromise—often mistaken for chemistry—can quietly cost us covenant. Drawing from biblical truth and traditional Jewish courtship, John challenges common dating patterns and unpacks why so many Christian women (and men) find...

What does it really look like for a man to take responsibility for his healing? In this episode, Laterras R. Whitfield of Dear Future Wifey shares his journey from infidelity to integrity and how owning his past became the turning point that prepared him for a second chance at love. Rather than blaming circumstances or others, Laterras chose a harder path. He took accountability, did the internal work, and became the kind of man a future wife could trust. This conversation explores what rea...

Maybe you know you want to get married someday—but no one has really talked to you about what actually makes marriage work. I’ve been there. Before I got married, there were things I wish someone had told me—things that would’ve saved me confusion, unrealistic expectations, and a lot of learning the hard way. In this episode, I’m sharing 3 things I wish I knew about marriage before getting married. Whether you’re single, engaged, newly married, or years in, these insights can help you build a...

Have you ever felt like waiting is taking too long—or that dating should be easier by now? Have you caught yourself comparing your love story to others and feeling disappointed? In this episode, Rachel Awtry shares powerful insights from her new book on why we can—and should—be cultivators of joy in every season of life. We talk about how choosing joy, even in the waiting, can transform not only our outlook but our outcomes. Whether you’re single, dating, or simply wrestling with unmet expe...

What do you do when God answers your prayer… and you’re afraid He might take it back? In this episode of Dear Future Husband, Christian sits down with Mia Fields and her husband, Joren Dunnavant, to share their love story—the waiting, the surrender, and the moments when trusting God felt risky. From placing an answered prayer back on the altar to learning how to hold a promise loosely, this conversation speaks to every woman who has ever questioned God in the middle of waiting. If you’ve ev...

Your prayers for your future husband matter more than you think! In this episode, my husband shares how the prayers I prayed over him while I was single impacted his heart and our marriage. If you’ve ever questioned whether your prayers make a difference — especially in a season of waiting — this conversation will remind you: they do! We're giving you a preview of the other side of YOUR prayers—a testimony of the power of a praying (future) wife! We'll touch on: longing and surrender, to mee...

James 4:2 says, “You have not because you ask not,” and that verse hits differently when you think about the desire to be married. If you have felt shy, unsure, or even a little guilty about asking God for a spouse, you are not alone! In this episode, we talk honestly about why that happens and what this verse can mean for your dating life and your faith. Now, for those of you who have been praying for your future husband and want guidance, structure, and deeper support along the way, I have...

If that question makes you cringe every holiday season, this episode is for you. 💕 I’m sharing 4 key truths to help you respond with grace, confidence, and faith — without letting anyone steal your peace. Because your worth isn’t tied to your relationship status, and God’s timing is never late. And here’s a date you do want to have: December 4th! That’s when Season 6 officially launches — and you, the Dear Future Husband Community, get the exclusive on a very special, long-awaited announcemen...

"Is there any hope left for the single, Christian woman waiting in her 30s or even 40s?" many of our community have asked. Well, Sarah Glover is here to tell you YES, there is! But more than that, she shares the ups and the downs of prolonged waiting. The areas that we have to deny flesh—settling or disappointment—and lean harder into faith—trusting and waiting well. Tune in as this hilarious Tasmanian, renowned chef, shares her first testimony and love story for the first time. Don't wait to...

Who are you dating—or hoping to date—and how are you attracting them? These questions might sound familiar, but I invite you to explore them more deeply. Often, we don’t realize that the “type” we’re drawn to may be shaped by old insecurities or unresolved wounds. Or that, when we do date, we may unintentionally hold back parts of ourselves out of fear or self-doubt. In this episode, Dr. Henry Cloud unpacks how to move beyond just getting a date—and how to recognize whether the person you're ...

"There's no men to date!" is an excuse Dr. Henry Cloud simply doesn't believe. Now, while dating isn't easy and shouldn't be frivolous, Cloud suggests it may be simpler than many female believers make it out to be. After years of researching, writing, and mentoring single Christians, he shares with us the obstacles (sometimes self-created) that get in the way. Tune in to find out how to stop finding excuses and start finding dates! Pray while you wait with Future Husband, Present Prayers and ...

Have you been told you're too young to start worrying about getting married? Or felt unsure what to do with that desire until you meet Mr. Right? You're NOT alone! Through songs like "Hey Girl" and "My Jesus," Grammy-nominated singer Anne Wilson has learned how to share her talent and faith with the world, yet still yearns for that special person to share her life with. In this episode, Anne and I discuss the ways to be proactive yet patient in singleness and how to steward the God-given de...

What does it really mean to walk in purity and freedom—not just in theory, but in real life? In this episode, Christian Bevere sits down with Madi Prewett Troutt to have a raw and powerful conversation about shame, sexual sin, and the freedom that only THE truth can bring. Find Madi's new book "Dare to be True" everywhere books are sold! Here's a deal that's not too good to be true — Use code "BEVERE" for $40 off and FREE meat for life at GoodRanchers.com/DFH Pray while you wait with Futur...

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s recent passing, many have reflected on his influence and the legacy he leaves behind—both politically and societally—but what of his dating advice? In this episode of Dear Future Husband, I take a respectful (but honest) look at some of his most viral relationship takes—the good, the eyebrow-raising, and the potentially controversial. Watch the full episode now on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/QTyWc1hIqLQ?si=3ALz8INcPgk5z_SI Pray while you wait with Future Husban...

Becoming bed-ridden at 17 years old, Ava wondered what (or if) her love story could ever be. But in the wake of chronic disease, she found hope, healing AND love! In this episode, Ava Pompa, shares her journey full of unexpected surprises and what it has taught her about faith, relationships, and how we live today. Pray while you wait with Future Husband, Present Prayers and trust God with your love story with the Dear Future Husband Prayer Journal. Discover both at www.christianbevere.com.

In 2004, Riley and her family survived the worst tsunami in history—an experience that would shape her life and faith forever. Riley shares how experiencing radical provision, deep questions, and heartache in the aftermath of trauma prepared her to navigate the equally uncertain waters of dating and relationships. What does surviving disaster teach you about trusting God in love? Tune in to find out. Pray while you wait with Future Husband, Present Prayers and trust God with your love story ...

Looking at this amazing couple today, it'd be easy to guess their love story was all smooth sailing. But even John and Lisa Bevere learned that dating can be confusing and had to work through some personal road blocks to get to the powerful relationship they have today. Listen in for the things that led to their dating clarity and the advice they gave their 4 sons when they were dating. Pray while you wait with Future Husband, Present Prayers and trust God with your love story with the Dear F...

These questions could have scared my date away... but they actually made him sure he wanted to become my husband!! Why are we scared to ask the personal or harder questions in our evaluation time of dating? Tune in as I give you the 5 questions I asked Arden on our second date that gave me more clarity about who he was, and him clarity that I was the one for him! Pray while you wait with Future Husband, Present Prayers and trust God with your love story with the Dear Future Husband Prayer Jou...

Dating can be confusing. Today I'm answering YOUR dating questions such as: "What do I do if I've been praying for my husband for years and haven't met anyone?", "Can I make the first move as a woman?", and "Why can't I find ANYONE likely to date?" Tune in as I tackle these common dating questions submitted from our @TheDearFutureHusbandPodcast community via Instagram. Let us know which questions stood out the most to you OR we should answer in the next round. Pray while you wait with Future...

After a prayer and vision led meeting, we dated for two months before becoming engaged. In this episode, my husband and I share the way we met and what we discovered in dating that lent clarity for our relationship and peace for our decision. Enjoying Season 5 of the Dear Future Husband Podcast? Make sure to subscribe to get episodes to your device! Pray while you wait with Future Husband, Present Prayers and trust God with your love story with the Dear Future Husband Prayer Journal. Discove...