Our Story of Dating for the Purpose of Marriage w/ Megan & Shawn

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Episode Summary

What does it actually look like for young people to honor God in dating for the purpose of marriage?

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Megan Tolpin and her fiancee Shawn come on the show with Isaac and Angie giving a behind the scenes look and perspectives as they’ve been living it out biblically. While they both were wondering if they were going to be able to find the right person, God had them both turn to trusting the Lord in a stronger way and serving Him with their lives instead of finding a spouse in their own strength. It was only then that the Lord brought them together, but they didn’t even date for three months while being friends first. Here about the meetings Shawn had with Tolpin’s as his relationship with Megan was strengthening and get the wisdom you need as you prepare to navigate leading your children when the time comes. Be ready to be encouraged by their Godly example driven by their own deep personal convictions of obeying God as they approach marriage together. 

 

Main Points From This Episode:

  • Why it’s vital to ask the father to date his daughter
  • Friendship first before a first date can be a huge win for many reasons
  • Why shawn waited three months to ask Megan on their first date after meeting with Isaac
  • The special way Shawn asked Megan out on their first date
  • Perspectives on dating that honor God
  • Why Megan wasn’t looking for someone but instead serving God with her life and why this is crucial.

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Written By Angie Tolpin
Angie has been married to Isaac for 19 years and together they have eight children, whom she homeschools. She is the Founder of CourageousMom.com, a doula, the author of the best-selling book Redeeming Childbirth, and the creator of the first ever Christian Postpartum Course. Angie loves ministering to Women and has created a few online Bible Studies on Biblical Friendship and Motherhood.

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