JP is lead pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church in Waco, Texas, and former leader of The Porch, where he saw the ministry grow from 150 to more than 7,000 young adults. The author of the bestselling Welcome to Adulting, as well as the Welcome to Adulting Survival Guide and Welcoming the Future Church,Pokluda came to understand the grace of the gospel in his early twenties, which ignited a desire in him to reach people in their twenties and thirties for Christ. He lives with his wife, Monica, and their three children.
We chatted about:
The story behind his new book Outdated: Find Love That Lasts When Dating Has Changed
Dating myths
The "fairytale facade" we sometimes believe about marriage
How to walk alongside our single friends better in this season
What's NOT working in dating right now
Encouragement for the girl who's just "over it"
How we overcomplicate dating (and how to stop)
Wisdom for someone who feels overwhelmed by the idea of choosing a spouse
