Vertically Connected

A Sure Foundation

In this last episode of our dating and healthy relationships series we talk about the importance of our foundation. But this just might be a conversation that you’ve no

Control What You Can Control

In our dating experiences, there will always be things that are frustrating, unenjoyable, and even embarrassing. But what if I were to tell you that we often create some

Overcoming Selfishness

Relationships involve two people seeking to find commonalities, connection, security, and enjoyment with each other. Thus, one of the biggest hindrances to developing a s

Love and Trust

Is love all you need to make a relationship work? Actually no. Today we’re going to talk about the importance of both love and trust in a relationship and how having

Correcting the Worldly Views of the Physical in Dating

In this episode, we will explore the answers to the many questions young adults have in the church about the physical side of dating. The physical side of a relationshi

Communication Part 2: Vulnerability

Want to know one of the most important components of healthy communication? It's vulnerability. Ya, I know. Scary, huh? But hopefully after listening to this podcast, it

Communication Part 1: The Meaning of Our Words

Struggling with communication in your relationship? You're not alone. In this episode, we lay a foundation with the first principle of good communication: an understandin

Flags in Dating

Did you know that there's not just red flags in a relationship? There's also green, yellow, and orange! Some things we think are "red flags" are simply concerns instead o

Dating 101: The Purpose of Dating

In the first episode of the YSA Dating and Healthy Relationships Series, I talk about the reasons behind dating and the principles that should be the foundation for appro

Getting to the Root of Healthy Relationships

Welcome to Vertically Connected, the new podcast from Stephen Hunsaker Seminars.  In this introductory episode of the YSA Dating and Healthy Relationships Series, I intr