I read "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" by Joshua Harris—so you don’t have to. This is Part 1 of a multi-episode series where I unpack the book’s harmful messages, its connection to purity culture, and its deep roots in the Christian homeschooling world. From courtship myths to repressed sexuality and emotional confusion, I explore how this 1997 “dating manual” shaped a generation—and how Harris himself eventually walked it all back.I also share personal experiences growing up in a conservative Christian homeschool setting, including my early encounters with the Harris family’s broader influence. Whether you&#39;re deconstructing your upbringing or just want to understand how purity culture warped an entire generation’s view of relationships, this episode is for you.Key Topics Covered:- The origin and impact of I Kissed Dating Goodbye- Why purity culture thrived in the homeschool movement- My own history with the Harris family’s teachings- Courtship vs. dating: myths, harms, and personal pushback- Emotional, sexual, and developmental confusion caused by purity messagingResources & Mentions:- I Kissed Dating Goodbye by Joshua Harris (now retracted)- Do Hard Things by Alex & Brett Harris- Sex Isn’t the Problem (Lust Is) by Joshua Harris- HSLDA (Homeschool Legal Defense Association)Timestamps00:00 Introduction to the Ex Homeschoolers Club01:09 Overview of &#39;I Kissed Dating Goodbye&#39;02:39 The Harris Family and Homeschooling03:30 Personal Experiences with the Harris Family05:17 Initial Thoughts on &#39;I Kissed Dating Goodbye&#39;06:34 Courtship vs. Dating07:35 Navigating Teenage Years and Sexuality12:38 Chapter One: Smart Love22:14 Chapter Two: 7 Habits of Highly Defective Dating28:20 Introduction to Defective Dating Habits29:12 Intimacy Without Commitment32:14 Physical Relationship vs. True Love34:44 Dating as a Distraction36:46 Artificial Environment in Dating41:25 Chapter Three: A New Attitude Towards Dating42:20 The Gift of Singleness47:22 Purity and Boundaries in Relationships51:48 Final Thoughts and Personal ReflectionsIf you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who might benefit from hearing this story. Follow Ex-Homeschoolers Club on Instagram and TikTok for updates, and send us a message – we’d love to hear from you!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exhsclub/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@exhsclubEmail me at exhsclub@gmail.com

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