How To Date Well Without Losing Your Faith (Or Your Heart), #601
Java with Juli - Making Sense of God and Sex
Authentic Intimacy®
4.9 • 1.7K Ratings
🗓️ 30 March 2026
⏱️ 55 minutes
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Summary
Their love story made headlines—but not for the reasons you might expect.
In this conversation, CD and Melody Fabien share a completely different vision for dating—one rooted in purpose, boundaries, and hearing God's voice.
If you're tired of hook-ups, ghosting, and the pressure of fast-paced dating, this episode is for you.
Guest: CD & Melody Fabien
Check out our brand-new Hot Topic Kit: Healthy Dating & Boundaries.
Follow-up Resources:
Check out CD & Melody's resources at https://cdandmelody.com/
Watch their news-worthy first kiss.
Q&A: What's the Difference Between Sexual Integrity and Purity? (video)
Q&A: How Can I Steward My Sexuality As a Single? (video)
What Do I Do With My Sexual Desires? by Juli Slattery (blog)
Follow Melody on IG at @melodyfabien
Follow Authentic Intimacy at @authenticintimacy
Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Hey friend, welcome to another episode of Java with Julie. This podcast is a production of |
| 0:07.6 | authentic intimacy, which is a ministry that helps people make sense of God and sexuality. |
| 0:12.9 | My guest today are Melody and CD Fabian, and their story is one of the most unusual |
| 0:18.6 | and powerful love stories I think I've ever heard. |
| 0:22.2 | Years ago, they actually made the headlines because their first kiss didn't happen until their wedding day. |
| 0:28.4 | Yep, their first kiss actually made the news. |
| 0:31.7 | But that's not really the story. |
| 0:33.7 | The real story is what God did in each of them long before they ever even met. And today they |
| 0:39.8 | share about how God set them apart, how he eventually brought them together, and what they've learned |
| 0:45.2 | about dating, sexual integrity, and learning to hear God's voice along the way. Now, if you've ever |
| 0:51.4 | felt confused, discouraged, or exhausted by modern dating, or if you're |
| 0:56.6 | wondering whether God really cares about your love life, hey, this conversation is for you. |
| 1:01.9 | Now, before you hear CD and Melody Story, I want to let you know about our brand new hot topic |
| 1:06.9 | kit called Healthy Dating and Boundaries. |
| 1:09.7 | We took the best of our content on dating throughout |
| 1:12.5 | the years and pulled it together in one place. You'll find research, teaching, blogs, videos, |
| 1:18.9 | and curated clips from Jabba with Julie to help you understand the challenges of modern dating, |
| 1:24.4 | to realign your heart with God's design, and to help you pursue relationships |
| 1:28.6 | that honor him and others. |
| 1:31.3 | If you're an authentic intimacy member, this kit is already free in your membership, but if |
| 1:36.1 | not, you can get yours today for just $15. |
| 1:39.4 | Look for that link in our show notes or head to Authenticinnemacy.com. |
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