How do we have a healthy relationship? How far do we go sexually? How do we deal with mistakes, their wounds and shame?
Wholly Dating gives answers to these questions and more. Answers based on the grace and truth of Jesus, as worked out in people's experience today. Reference to William Shakespeare. Quotes from Louise Perry, Jordan Peterson, Josh Harris, Taylor Swift and more.
Wholly Dating comes alive through the story of Roger Harper's own dating with Sharon, leading to their Covidtime wedding.
Erogenous holding hands and washing each other's feet. Agreeing about Toilet seats and new underpants. Getting tingles and gazing into eyes and choosing rings.
'Accessible and relatable.... upfront and honest.'
Joel Brown, Radio Presenter, United Christian Broadcasters
'A really captivating and encouraging read... a compulsively readable insight into a man's-eye view of dating.'
Katrina Robinson, Women's Lifestyle Writer and Creator ofPart 2 Of Your (Love?) Life
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A deep dive into godly dating that is meaningful and helpful
A wonderfully honest and biographical view of Christian relationships. It deals with the subject in a way that is unique and a breath of fresh air. It is a useful read for all daters, in particular the younger dater that may be unsure of how to date / court well in a Christ-honouring way. Definitely worth a read!
RS on Amazon UK
5 stars
Wholly Amazing!
Wholly Dating is a thoughtful romp through the world of relationship management. The author, Roger, shares his ill-fated romance and marriage with Sharon, his soul mate, as a journey to inspire and guide other "potential" and "struggling" couples. How does one lay the foundation stone for a successful relationship? How do you know he or she is the ONE? Looking for help? Read this.
Coffeeaddiction
A compelling, personal exploration of Christian dating in later life
This book is an honest, compelling account of a love story in later life woven into a clearly argued guide to Christian dating between men and women in the 21st century, with guidance rooted in Christian teaching; particularly relevant to the “later Christian dater” and written from a personal perspective by a Prison Chaplain.
The author writes well; the focus is a love story touching on its beginnings, development and denouement within a strong Christian faith - celebrating and acknowledging challenges and discussing the ‘how.’ The style is easy to read , sometimes humorous, with often compelling imagery e.g. memory as a picture file which you can pop into the recycle bin. A reader looking for an honest and searching account of Christian dating and marriage and what it involves will be intrigued by this book.
The writer often includes psychological insights that are helpful and thought provoking- e.g. ”we may find that what we find annoying in other people is something of a habit of ours too…” Wise words.
AF on Amazon UK
5 stars
‘It is a truth universally acknowledged that most dating and relationship books are written by women.’
So how refreshing to read Wholly Dating by Roger Harper, a UK writer and business developer with plenty of real-life pastoral experience, including the nitty-gritty of having worked as a prison chaplain. The book was also written partly in partnership with his wife, Sharon. Wholly Dating is the result of wanting to pass on what they had learned together about building a healthy relationship.
As is not surprising for a former prison chaplain, the author is coming from a Christian perspective but you don’t have to be a signed-up churchgoer to find some valuable suggestions and talking-points in his approach, especially if you see yourself as a spiritual sort of person, though not necessarily religious.
Or you rate ethics extremely highly in life generally.
Or you find the idea of ‘Men and women loving each other as they love themselves’ is one beautiful framework to aspire to.
You’ll find sensible advice and personal stories shared, and the author doesn’t shy away from writing frankly when it comes to discussing the physical side and boundaries you might want to establish so that the sexual side doesn’t outrun the commitment side.
It’s delightful to read some of the early, tentative online messages exchanged by the couple as they connect initially online and move through to meeting face-to-face for the first time. I felt as thought I was holding my breath to see how it would develop, like a love-story where you’re mentally egging on two likeable characters to get together.
Wholly Dating is a realistic, readable guide.
Katrina Robinson
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