Single, Dating, Engaged, Married, Ben Stuart
Single, Dating, Engaged, Married, Ben Stuart
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Single, Dating, Engaged, Married
Navigating Life and Love in the Modern Age

Author: Ben Stuart

Narrator: Ben Stuart

Unabridged: 8 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 01/14/2025

Synopsis

Read by the author. God gives us purpose in each relational season we experience: singleness, dating, engagement, and marriage. Discover how to thrive in each one in the updated edition of the bestselling Single, Dating, Engaged, Married, now with a new chapter.In a society where everyone is supposedly more connected, why do more people than ever feel so lonely? Even as marriage rates decline, studies show that most single adults still hope to get married. But how can we navigate life and love in this disconnected culture? Has social media eroded the institutions that brought us together—and the deeper emotional intimacy they provided?Pastor and author Ben Stuart guides you in navigating the four stages of a relational life and embracing the intentions and truths God has established for each one. This updated edition includes an additional chapter on how to end dating relationships well.As you embark on this journey, you will discover how to:Leverage singleness to make an impact for the kingdom of GodPursue dating with clarity and purityBreak up in a healthy and respectful wayUse the season of engagement wisely to prepare for marriageMaximize your life as a married couple for shared missionContinually seek God and His will throughout each stage Discover how to embrace God's design, invest your life in what matters most, and find meaning in whatever season of life you're in.

About Ben Stuart

Ben Stuart is the Pastor of Passion City Church, Washington D.C. He previously served as the executive director of Breakaway Ministries, a weekly Bible study attended by thousands of college students on the campus of Texas A&M, for eleven years. Ben earned a master’s degree in historical theology from Dallas Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Donna, live to inspire and equip people to walk with God for a lifetime. They currently reside in the Washington, D.C. area with their three kids, Hannah, Sparrow, and Owen. Ben is the author of Rest & War: Rhythms of a Well Fought Life, Single, Dating, Engaged, Married: Navigating Life and Love in the Modern Age, and the Bible study, This Changes Everything.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Leah on April 07, 2025

This book was my first read on this subject since my mid-teens. As evidenced by Josh Harris recently pulling I Kissed Dating Goodbye out of print and releasing a documentary revisiting the opinions expressed in his book, conservative Christian mindset on romance has been on a roller coaster for the......more

Goodreads review by Mackenzie on June 19, 2019

Wow wow wow. This book (and Ben Stuart) will definitely call you to a higher place in your relationship, if you're in one, and was always, always inspired by the word of God. Ben pulled every bullet point from scripture, and I found that very refreshing. I've got a lot of work to do in myself now if......more

Goodreads review by Jackson on March 11, 2021

[5 Stars] I have read other Dating/Relationship books, but Ben Stuart really drove in the nail in a completely different way. For example, roughly every other chapter, Ben uses a case study from Scripture to illustrate one of the four main seasons that he describes (single, dating, engaged, and marri......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on February 24, 2024

This book was so full of assumptions and stereotypes that it was hard to find practical and applicable points for my life. As a single, 30-year-old woman, I understand I probably wasn't the married male author's target audience. I also knew going in three-fourths of the book would be unhelpful at th......more

Goodreads review by Alexandra on November 06, 2024

3.5⭐️ This book takes a practical approach to understanding the seasons of singleness, dating, engagement, and marriage. It feels like it was written for the single desiring marriage. I would’ve loved to read about what considerations or unique opportunities for grace for the dating individual who h......more

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