In this episode, you'll get an honest look at what happens as you move from dating to getting engaged, and how to navigate the pressures that arise as you prepare for marriage.

Sisters-in-law Richelle and Gaby Alessi dive into Gaby’s recent engagement story—from childhood friendship to dating, and what it means to pursue a Godly relationship. They open up about the mental battles, fears, and the challenges no one ever tells you about before and after the proposal —like fights, financial stress, and the surprising ways engagement tests your character.

You'll learn practical tips on:

Balancing expectations with reality during dating and engagement
Handling family involvement, wedding planning, and finances as a team
Maintaining boundaries and setting the right example for others
Why obedience to God (and trusting His timing) makes all the difference

Plus, Gaby shares why serving together, honest conversations, and growing through uncomfortable moments are helping her and her fiance build a strong foundation for marriage.

If you’re dating, newly engaged, or dreaming of your future wedding, this refreshingly real episode will encourage you to trust God through every uncomfortable, joyous, and “not what I expected” moment.

00:00 Dating, Engagement, and Confessions
05:34 Finding Love in Shared Goals
10:50 Setting an Example
13:56 Husband or Fraud?
17:58 Weddings: Reality vs. Social Media
20:22 How Engagement Exposes Character
22:05 Marriage Planning Struggles
27:06 Faith and Trust in God

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