Are you ready to say yes to forever—or are you stepping into engagement without clarity? 💍Cold feet don’t start on the wedding day. They start when we avoid the hard questions in the engagement stage.In this episode, we’re sharing 9 essential questions every couple needs to ask before getting engaged. These are the questions that protect you from heartbreak, build confidence at the altar, and help you walk into marriage with peace instead of doubt.Whether you’re dating seriously, considering engagement, or already engaged and want to make sure you’re on the right track—this conversation will give you wisdom, clarity, and confidence in your next step.What you’ll learn in this episode:✅ Why confidence in marriage is really about preparation✅ The difference between chemistry and tested character✅ How to avoid cold feet by asking the right questions early✅ Why community, mentors, and prayer matter more than vibes✅ The one thing that’s worse than a breakup before engagement💡 Remember: It’s better to pause an engagement than to enter a marriage unprepared. Clarity now protects your covenant later.CHAPTERS0:00 – Why confidence in marriage comes from preparation0:40 – Welcome to the W Podcast 🎙️1:00 – The peace of asking hard questions before engagement2:20 – Why cold feet don’t have to be your story3:00 – Dating today: vibes vs. interrogation4:10 – Tested faith, tested relationships (Kobe Bryant)6:30 – Why you need at least one year of dating before marriage7:50 – Engagement isn’t just about the wedding planning8:26 – Question #1: Am I staying out of peace or fear of starting over?11:00 – Question #2: If I started from scratch, would I still choose them?13:40 – Question #3: Do I feel closer to God in this relationship?18:01 – Question #4: Have I been honest with mentors about my doubts?20:44 – Question #5: Am I settling in areas I swore I wouldn’t?24:06 – Question #6: Have we grown through conflict—or just survived it?25:03 – What happens when you avoid the hard stuff27:04 – What happens when you lean in30:28 – Question #7: Are we maturing or just managing dysfunction?35:05 – Question #8: Am I marrying their reality or my fantasy?40:59 – Question #9: If this ended tomorrow, could I say I honored God?44:59 – Why protecting your dating season matters for marriage46:01 – A breakup hurts, but marrying the wrong person is worse47:28 – Final encouragement + invitation to communityLETS CONNECT🎙️ Subscribe for more Christian dating + marriage advice💌 DM us on Instagram with your biggest takeaway: @wearejustdating 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple PodcastsChristian dating advice, talking stage questions, Christian singles, godly dating, questions to ask before dating, avoid situationships, how to know if they’re the one, emotional safety in dating, Christian relationships, dating with wisdom