The Christian guide to dating apps
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Deborah Adelodun2025-08-13T12:59:00
How can Christians approach online dating while staying true to their faith and values? Deborah Adelodun explores the pros and cons of today’s most popular dating apps, offering insights into how they can support meaningful, faith-aligned connections
Would you entrust an algorithm to find your life partner?
Well, in the UK, a group of wedding experts found that 29% of married couples met through some form of online dating. While introductions through family, friends, and chance encounters are still ways of finding your person, if you’re looking to take steps toward meeting someone, dating apps are a powerful tool worth considering.
Many Christians I have spoken with either see dating apps as useful resources when approached with wisdom and intentionality or are skeptical that genuine connections can be formed through them. Though opinions remain mixed, stories continue to show that God can use anything, even apps, to write unexpected romances.
As a Christians considering dating apps, you might wonder: Should I stick to Christian-specific apps? Or how do I express my faith and values?
This guide offers a look at various dating apps, both secular and faith-based, with insights into how they might help you in your steps toward connection.
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