Outdated
- Marriage, Family & Relationships
- Publisher: Baker Books (Baker Publishing Group)
- Published: 2021
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Publisher's Description
Ready to trade the world's way of dating for the way that actually works? Everyone wants to be loved--to find someone who will stick with them through all of life's ups and downs, someone who is in it for the long haul. But in a world where dating is increasingly based on split-second decisions and geared toward casual relationships rather than marriage, it's easy to feel discouraged, used, or unworthy of true love and lasting affection. Jonathan "JP" Pokluda has counseled thousands of young singles through the pain and heartbreak of dating the world's way. Now he wants to help you. With plenty of true stories about relationships healed and love found, this practical book● dispels the myths, misconceptions, and fairy tales you've believed about dating● shares truth from the One who invented marriage and created you to crave relationship● explains God's purposes for singleness, dating, and marriage ● covers why you should date, who you should date, and how you should dateTrade the lies for truth. Start dating a different way.
Endorsements (4)
“Outdated is a valuable resource to those who are navigating the tumultuous waters of dating and relationships in today’s world! My friend JP gives voice to the struggles that many people face in dating and offers helpful, specific direction on what it looks like to change the landscape of dating and relationships for the better.”
“Next to the decision to follow Jesus, there is no decision more significant that who you will marry. This book is a must-read for anyone trying to successfully navigate love, sex, dating, and marriage.”
“One thing is for certain: dating in today’s culture is confusing, twisted, and often filled with frustration and disappointment. Something needs to change. Outdated offers a clear and practical roadmap for dating in a new way. Unafraid of being incredibly forward, JP is powerfully direct in his words as he dismantles some of the top dating myths in culture today and replaces them with powerful, life-altering truth. If you are single or dating, without question you need this book in your hands.”
“If only I could go back and give this book to my college self! JP’s practical wisdom and insight would have saved me from so much unnecessary pain. Here is a textbook on dating that is saturated with Scripture, pregnant with hope, and authenticated by real life experience. I commend Outdated to any and every young adult. I beg you to view it as required reading for the sake of your joy. There is no need to risk several wrong turns when JP is handing you a map. Keep this resource close by throughout young adulthood.”
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