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For a number of years, dating was the unquestioned way to find a potential spouse. 20-30 years ago people started questioning what dating had become, though, and pushed a return to the more traditional method of courtship.<\/p>\n

With a growing sample size to observe, along with their personal experience, the guys look at the critiques courtship got right and those that were an overcorrection along with what the best way forward might be.<\/p>\n

This discussion isn’t just for teens and singles, as parents, grandparents, and church leaders also need to be aware of how best to encourage the development of Christian marriages.<\/p>\n

For more, check out Dr. Brad Harrub and Rob L. Whitacre’s book on dating and courtship, Engage: Rethinking How We Walk Down the Aisle<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

For a number of years, dating was the unquestioned way to find a potential spouse. 20-30 years ago people started questioning what dating had become, though, and pushed a return to the more traditional method of courtship. 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