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We Survived a Hurricane & How Pineapples are Changing the Dating Game

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Kait and JJ Tomlin

Today we’re talking about Hurricane Helene, Camp HOD, and fun and quirky ways for Christian singles to connect. 

Introduction

Hiii HOD fam, Kait and JJ Tomlin are back with an electrifying start to Season 14! After a break, we dive into an episode packed with survival stories, creative dating ideas, and lots of laughter. Buckle up because it’s a wild ride covering everything from finding hope in adversity to using pineapples as dating signals. Let’s jump right in!

Overcoming Devastation: Hurricane Helene's Impact

In this heart-wrenching segment, Kait and JJ recount their experience during Hurricane Helene. The storm wreaked unexpected havoc, submerging three floors of a hotel and causing power outages that led to the cancellation of their much-anticipated Camp HOD event. With people hunkering down at Ridgecrest, and towns nearby facing utter devastation, it was a fight for basic necessities and safety. Their story of Jacob Owens, who hiked down an unforgiving terrain to safety, and the stark realization of the apocalyptic state of the landscape, resonate deeply with anyone who’s endured natural disasters. 

From Chaos to Community: Creative Ways to Meet Christian Singles

Despite the dramatic events, Kait and JJ switch gears to a lighter, more humorous topic: how to creatively meet other singles in Christian-friendly environments. JJ suggests themed nights at Chick-fil-A, given its Christian-run operations. They joke about wearing cow-themed items to signal singleness, imagining hilarious scenarios. Alternative venues like Hobby Lobby, In-N-Out Burger, and even Whole Foods are considered, with Kait humorously dismissing Hobby Lobby as too daunting. They explore the idea of wearing In-N-Out hats or flip flops as signals, adding a playful twist to the conversation.

The Pineapple Signal: A New Dating Trend?

Kait brings up the quirky and unexpected topic of pineapples being sexualized and their use as signals in Spain’s dating scene. They delve into the idea of grabbing an upside-down pineapple in a supermarket to signify being single and interested. This trend, spread through TikTok, becomes a fun and lighthearted discussion filled with laughter as they brainstorm on potential misinterpretations and awkward situations.

Call to Action: Support and Donate

Kait and JJ appeal to you to support local nonprofits like the Asheville Manna Food Bank, Samaritan's Purse, and Beloved Asheville, highlighting the importance of donations and prayers for those affected by the disaster. They emphasize the widespread devastation and the urgent need for help.

Thank you, HOD fam, for sticking with us through thick and thin. As always, we love hearing from you. Send us your ideas, thoughts, and feedback. Don’t forget to rate and review the podcast, and stay tuned for more exciting episodes. Let’s keep the conversation alive and continue supporting each other through every storm life throws our way. 

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Kait Tomlin

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Kait Tomlin is a best-selling author, speaker, popular relationship coach, and the founder of Heart of Dating. She helps thousands of men and women on their journeys through the conversations on the Heart of Dating Podcast, which launched in 2018.

Through her ministry, Kait’s mission is to empower both men and women to have the courage to own their story, walk in victory, thrive with purpose, and discover clarity and vision in their life and relationships. In her new book, Thank You for Rejecting Me: Transform Pain into Purpose and Learn to Fight for Yourself, Kait vulnerably shares how she grew through her deepest, darkest rejections and offers readers the tools to heal from the past, take back their power, and walk in strength, victory, and love into their future. Kait currently lives in the Los Angeles area with her husband JJ and their pups Lovey and Teddy. She loves sunshine, walks, Jesus, and lip syncing to Celine Dion.

JJ Tomlin

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JJ Tomlin is a missionary kid born in Belgium, originally from Tennessee, and currently residing in the OC. He currently works in Gaming/E-Commerce, enjoys watching his Tennessee Titans on Sundays with his Goldendoodle Teddy and loves working with Christian men to raise the bar in singleness and dating.


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