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Oct 2024

10m 58s

"Should I Give This Person My Heart?"

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY

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In the dating phase, what are good qualities to look for in a spouse? John asks the Smalley's about ways they encouraged their kids to search for a godly spouse. Also, Jim Daly asks social media influencers, Tovares and Safa Grey, on why dating is a great time to examine someone's character.

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