A family and dating podcast hosted by Mike and Lawrencia Panton. Tune in to grow together with the Pantons (from Virginia, currently living in Indonesia). Mike and Lawrencia graduated from the University of Virginia, where they met as members of Chi Alpha. They got married in 2016 and are currently serving at an international church in Jogjakarta, Indonesia with a focus on campus ministry and small-group leadership. They&#39;re also the parents of three wonderful boys (2019, 2021, 2024).

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What is marriage? Is marriage just a piece of paper? Is it outdated? Join in as Mike and Lawrencia discuss how marriage is a lifelong covenant, a gift, oneness, and an equal partnership. The Panton Pod is a bi-weekly podcast/videocast hosted by Mike and Lawrencia Panton focused on family, dating, and relationships to help young people navigate the confusing world of relationships.

Is Marriage Just a Piece of Paper?

What Is Marriage All About [Podcast 006]

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In this episode, we discuss our decision to have another kid, confronting our fears as parents, and having a baby overseas. Even if you&#39;re single, we believe there will be much to learn here in terms of facing fear and following Jesus through difficult decisions.

Fear and Family

Confronting Fear + Having a Baby Overseas [Podcast 005]

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In Episode 004 of the &#34;Panton Pod&#34; podcast, we - Mike and Lawrencia Panton - discuss boundaries (physical, time, emotional) in a relationship.How far is too far? What does a healthy, growing relationship look like?The Panton Pod is a podcast/videocast focused on family, dating, and relationships to help young people navigate the confusing world of relationships.

Healthy Boundaries for A Healthy Relationship

How Far Is Too Far? Relationship Boundaries [Podcast 004]

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In Episode 003 of the &#34;Panton Pod&#34; podcast, we - Mike and Lawrencia Panton - talk once again about the question, &#34;Am I ready to date?&#34; How do you know if you&#39;re ready for a relationship or not?We break down three simple topics. What are my negotiables and non-negotiables? Is it okay to date someone from a different religion? What is your goal in dating?This is part 2, so if you enjoyed it, be sure to check out part 1.The Panton Pod is a podcast/videocast focused on family, dating, and relationships to help young people navigate the confusing world of relationships.

Am I Ready to Date?

Signs You're NOT READY for a Relationship, Part 2 [Podcast 003]

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In Episode 002 of the &#34;Panton Pod&#34; podcast, we - Mike and Lawrencia Panton - discuss the question, &#34;Am I ready to date?&#34; How do you know if you&#39;re ready for a relationship or not?We break down three simple questions to ask yourself. Am I content? Am I in community? Do I have any life-controlling sin or addictions that would hinder my ability to be in a healthy relationship (i.e. pornography)?This is just part 1, so if you enjoy it, tune in next time for part 2 of this discussion.The Panton Pod is a podcast/videocast focused on family, dating, and relationships to help young people navigate the confusing world of relationships.

Signs You're NOT READY for a Relationship, Part 1 [Podcast 002]

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In the first episode of the &#34;Panton Pod&#34; podcast, we - Mike and Lawrencia Panton - introduce ourselves and share a little about the goal of this podcast and our dating story - from struggling with singleness, loneliness, and insecurity to marriage.We met in university, but now we are living overseas and raising two little boys in Indonesia.We work closely with college students, so we are often asked for relationship advice. As a result, we are launching this new podcast to cover dating, as well as many others topics and questions young people have about relationships.The Panton Pod is a podcast/videocast focused on family, dating, and relationships to help young people navigate the confusing world of relationships.

Who are we? And why are we starting this podcast?

Need Relationship Advice? Meet the Pantons + Our Dating Story [Podcast 001]

Life. Family. God. Ministry. Dating.

A family and dating podcast hosted by Mike and Lawrencia Panton. Tune in to grow together with the Pantons (from Virginia, currently living in Indonesia). Mike and Lawrencia graduated from the University of Virginia, where they met as members of Chi Alpha. They got married in 2016 and are currently serving at an international church in Jogjakarta, Indonesia with a focus on campus ministry and small-group leadership. They're also the parents of three wonderful boys (2019, 2021, 2024).