Single, Dating, Engaged, Married

Navigating Life and Love in the Modern Age

By: Ben Stuart

Narrated by: Michael Lenz

Navigating the four critical seasons of relationship

The vast majority of young people will still pass through the key phases of singleness, dating, engagement, and marriage in their twenties. Yet they are delaying marriage longer than any generation in human history. Why?

For the first time in history, the average age for an American woman having her first child, 26, is younger than the average age of her first marriage, 27. More children than ever are growing up in fatherless homes, despite the overwhelming evidence that in every measurable way this is bad for the child. The Center for Disease Control also recently reported a dramatic rise in sexually transmitted disease nationwide. In Rhode Island alone, since the onset of online dating, reported cases of Syphilis has risen 79%, and HIV has increased by 33%. Though many young people can avoid early pregnancy and STDs, most cannot dodge the depression and feelings of isolation that characterize this modern generation. Studies show a dramatic rise in self-reported loneliness among the young. All of our technological connectivity has not made us feel more connected. In many ways, the very screens that are meant to link us to others have become shields blocking us from the deep intimacy we crave. Many have discovered that where there is a lack of intimacy, addiction often rises to take its place. How can a young person navigate such troubled waters? Is there hope out there?

Like a sailor on turbulent seas, we need to look up and see the North Star: the fixed points in the sky whereby we might navigate the objective realities in life. We need the skill-set to know how to journey through life and how to select the right people to journey alongside. In this book we will chart a course through the four relational phases that the vast majority of human beings on the planet will pass through in their twenties: singleness, dating, engaged and married.

©2017 Ben Stuart (P)2017 Two Words Publishing, LLC

I highly recommend listening to this book

I absolutely loved this book! Such a wealth of great information on how to navigate through one of the most important decisions in our lives.

Makes You Think

A book that does a great job presenting a Godly perspective on the modern age of dating. Ben did a good job presenting a general, overarching theme to romantic relationships and connected them to the smaller details and practical examples well. Definitely recommend this to the young adults of the generation, but also to older couples, since it does address how the current culture affects both married and single relationships.

Amazing book.

This is such a good book. Full of inspiration and practical advises for what christian dating should look like, based on biblical principles. Really gave me clearity and helped me

A must read for dingles or divorcees!!!

This is an eye-opener in many ways mainly when he talks about your devotion to the Lord must be first and you need to have a strong relationship with the Lord before you venture out to try to find a man and the qualities you pursue in a man he breaks it down on not looking for a product but looking for a relationship that's going to last despite what your check box list is...beauty fades!!!!

Awesome audiobook

This book inspired, and gave me renewed hope with key areas of my life. When I was feeling lost and discouraged.

Early 20s MUST READ!

Absolutely changed my point of view in life and gave me so much insight on what to look for in a future partner. It really helped me solidify my faith in god and reassure me that I am on the right path.

Fun and Insightful

I laughed a few times during this book and I contemplated some challenging thoughts. I would recommend this book to singles and married alike.

I’ve read the book 3 times now

I always hear something new. It is a book I go back to time and time again. Even though it’s not been Stewart talking I can still hear him in the dialect and it’s a great book and a must-read for anybody at any stage: practical advice, biblical references to uphold the ideas in this book and it is encouraging.

Life-changing, perspective-shifting writing.

This book has taken all that I thought i knew about dating and thrown it in the trash. The vantage point from which he writes can only be inspired from above. The bar has been set so high right now, my future husband has to be a man after Gods own heart while I prepare myself too

Fantastic read

I’ve read several books like this. This is by far the most biblically based. He has the verses and scriptures to back up all of his points and sets a great ground work for relationships after Christ.