15 Things Catholics Should NEVER Do in a Relationship (But Probably Are) | DJ Bernal | Ep. 7

Are you dating like a Catholic… or just dating like everyone else? In Episode 7 of The YTH Culture Podcast, we sit down with DJ Bernal! DJ Bernal is a nationally and internationally recognized keynote speaker, men’s life coach, and leadership and cybersecurity consultant who has spent the past 17 years helping people grow in faith, leadership, and life. DJ has spoken to 40,000+ teens at conferences like Steubenville Lone Star and many other youth events. He has spoken on platforms to audiences ranging from 10 to 5,000 people, impacting more than 40,000 people through his messages. He’s also currently working on his first book. In this episode, we get real about something a LOT of Catholics struggle with, relationships outside of marriage. DJ and Rony break down 15 things you’re probably doing in a relationship that you shouldn’t be doing as a Catholic before marriage, from emotional boundaries and physical intimacy to unhealthy attachments, mixed signals, and the things we normalize because “everyone else is doing it.” This isn’t about shame. It’s about learning how to date with purpose, protect your heart, honor the other person, and prepare for a Christ centered marriage. 🔥 15 things. One conversation. Some uncomfortable truths. If you’re dating, talking to someone, thinking about dating, or trying to figure out what a Catholic relationship is actually supposed to look like, you need to hear this episode. ___________________________________________ About DJ Bernal His speaking combines heartfelt authenticity, contagious joy, practical wisdom, psychology, and modern research to help people understand themselves, overcome obstacles, and become who they were created to be. As a Men’s Life Coach, DJ helps men pursue greater wholeness and fulfillment by developing clarity, purpose, confidence, relationships, responsibility, and personal growth. His approach brings together years of ministry, leadership development, coaching, military service, entrepreneurship, and lived experience. Outside of his professional work, DJ is a husband to Cristina and father to three handsome boys. His greatest passion is building a life and family rooted in faith, purpose, joy, and love. DJ is married to Catholic artist and musician Cristina Bernal, who is mentioned in the podcast. To find out more about DJ or work with him: www.DJBernal.com Follow @TheOfficialDJBernal on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. To find out more about Cristina: https://cristinabernalmusic.com/ Follow @CristinaBernalMusic on Instagram. You can also find Cristina on Spotify under her maiden name, Cristina Ballestero, for pop music, and her married name, Cristina Bernal, for worship music.