02.14.25-02.15.25
HODC Dallas
Join us In Person in Dallas
HODC 2025 Dallas is a Friday, Saturday, 2-day, unique create your own, conference event where Christian singles will gather together from all across the globe to make friends, feel not alone, and discover new dating tools that will actually help them find clarity, health, renewed hope, and joy in their dating lives.
Our yearly Heart of Dating Conference is back this time virtually AND IN PERSON!
The Heart of Dating Conference 2025 Dallas, led by Kait and JJ Tomlin, is bringing together top pastors, speakers, authors, and thought leaders in the relationship and dating space to create an event that is all about HOPE, FUN, COMMUNITY, HEALING, and PRACTICAL DATING ADVICE.
Join Kait and JJ and thousands of singles from around the world for practical dating advice, insightful discussions, Holy Spirit-led worship, new friendships, and FUN!
RENEWED HOPE,
HOLY SPIRIT ENCOUNTERS, NEW FRIENDSHIPS, PRACTICAL TOOLS, HEALING, AND FUN!
with single christians
Our yearly Heart of Dating Conference is back this time virtually AND IN PERSON!
The Heart of Dating Conference 2025 Dallas, led by Kait and JJ Tomlin, is bringing together top pastors, speakers, authors, and thought leaders in the relationship and dating space to create an event that is all about HOPE, FUN, COMMUNITY, HEALING, and PRACTICAL DATING ADVICE.
Join Kait and JJ and thousands of singles from around the world for practical dating advice, insightful discussions, Holy Spirit-led worship, new friendships, and FUN!
How to Join
Attend in Person
HODC 2025 Dallas
Your ticket will give you IN PERSON access to our 2-day Friday night HODC Welcome night and our Saturday Conference day at Keystone Church. On Saturday night we will end our day all together with an epic SINGLES party in the Fort Worth stockyards (additional ticket required)!
All In-Person Tickets Include:
- 2-Day Conference Access
- An In-Person Goodie Bag
- Access to our HODC App
- Access to ALL recorded content after the event for 3 months!
- Digital HODC Workbook
- Saturday Lunch Provided *new*
$169
$169
VIP Experience - SOLD OUT!!!!
VIP Admission: HODC 2025 Dallas
2 Day Ticket to HODC 2025 in Dallas plus a Valentines event Friday Daytime before Conference, PLUS Admission to our Saturday Night Singles Party!
Want to spend intimate time with Kait and JJ and some of the other speakers at HODC? This special VIP Ticket will not only grant you access to the 2-day in-person conference, but it will also give you access to a valentines event with Kait, JJ, and our HODC 2025 speakers on Friday, February 14th. For this unique VIP experience you will be able to ask our speakers questions in a more intimate setting. You will also get an epic goodie bag with HODC merch…and more!
This ticket is also the ONLY ticket that automatically includes SINGLE PARTY admission for our Singles Party on Saturday night in the Fort Worth Stockyards!
All In-Person Tickets Include:
- Everything included in the Regular In Person Ticket
- An exclusive VIP Valentines Daytime Event on Friday, February 14th
- Meet & Greet with Kait & JJ and some of the HODC 2025 speakers
- Special VIP seating
- An exclusive VIP Goodie Bag
- Admission INCLUDED to our Singles Party on Saturday night in the Fort Worth Stockyards!
$280
$280
Early Bird Tickets on sale NOW until December 31, 2021
Buy Your TicketMeet
The Speakers + Worship
Kait Tomlin
Kait is a Los Angeles based author, relationship coach, online educator, speaker, and host of the Heart of Dating Podcast, a top 50 Christian rated Podcast. 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.
JJ Tomlin
From life experience as a millenial, single (now married) dude, JJ Tomlin knows what the digital age of post-COVID dating entails; ghosting, long-distance, virtual everything, friendationships - whatever it is, JJ loves going there with a scripture-based, wisdom-filled way of dating that is always realistic, practical and guaranteed to set our single men up for SUCCESS.
JP Pokluda
Jonathan “JP” Pokluda is the Lead Pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church (https://www.harriscreek.org/) in Waco, TX. He was formerly the leader of The Porch in Dallas, TX, which grew to be the largest weekly young adult gathering of its kind in the country. JP didn’t come to understand the grace of the Gospel until his early twenties after being involved in different denominational churches his entire life. This ignited a desire in him to inspire young adults to radically follow Jesus Christ and unleash them to change the world. JP's partner in ministry is Monica, his wife of seventeen years, and together they disciple their children Presley, Finley, and Weston.
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Elyse (Murphy) MAHAN
Elyse Murphy is an author, speaker, mentor, and host who is committed to using her platform to have authentic conversations and help women shake off shame and step into their God-given light. Elyse travels around the world preaching the best news ever and loves helping people understand and connect the timeless truths of the Bible to their lives today. She coaches women on a regular basis, and it led her to create Breakthrough Bootcamp -- a six week program for women to get unstuck, shake off shame, and go deeper with God. She was also the co-producer and host of the popular two season podcast “On A Lighter Note” with Lightworkers, and continues to work with media outlets to create content that will help people find hope and have honest conversations about faith, health, and relationships.
DEB FILETA
Debra Fileta is a Licensed Professional Counselor, relationship expert, national speaker, and founder of the Debra Fileta Counselor’s Network. She is the author of True Love Dates, Choosing Marriage: Why it Has To Start With We > Me, Love in Every Season, Are You Really OK?, Married Sex, RESET, and Soul Care. Debra is the creator of the popular relationship advice blog, www.TrueLoveDates.com, and the host of Talk To Me: The Debra Fileta Podcast where she facilitates on-air authentic counseling-style sessions.
Jeanine & Kaleb Ward
Kaleb and Jeanine are Christian influencers who host podcast together called Happy and Healthy! They have been married for over a year and have their first baby on the way. Jeanine also is a speaker and an author of her new book Becoming Happy and Healthy. Together they love to help people know Jesus more, laugh, & grow mentally and spiritually!
Tim Mahan
Tim is a pastor, author and speaker who combines Biblical depth with real-world application.As campus pastor of Church For The One in Lakeland, Florida, Tim combines his passion for biblical teaching with practical, life-changing application. Originally from Washington state, Tim earned his Bachelor of Theology from Portland Bible College and has dedicated his life to helping people grow in their faith and experience freedom in Jesus. He regularly connects with diverse audiences across youth gatherings, young adult conferences, and churches nationwide.When he's not teaching, building the Church, or on a family adventure with his wife Elyse and daughters Zara and Milan, you will absolutely find him cheering on his beloved Seattle Seahawks.
Nicoletta bradley
Nicoletta Bradley is a motivational speaker, CEO, and co-host of the Call Her Holy podcast. As the founder of Noble Fitness Ministries, she leads transformative, faith-based fitness retreats that help women break free from damaging beliefs about their bodies, food, and exercise through Biblical truths. After overcoming a 20-year eating disorder and calling off an engagement, Nicoletta’s greatest passion is empowering women to reject the lie that they must look a certain way to be loved, learn to hear God’s voice, and fully embrace their true identity in the Lord.
John & Pam Mcgee
John McGee is the Sr. Director of Watermark Resources at Watermark Community Church in Dallas Texas. He is also the creator of re|engage – a church-based marriage enrichment program. John and his wife Pam have been married 29 years. They have 4 children and 1 daughter in law. They enjoy making memories together and have seen a baseball game in every MLB stadium. John holds a THM from Dallas Theological Seminary.
jeff debaldo
BREAKOUT SPEAKER
From working in public relations, to driving and testing autonomous vehicles, to working as a School of Dating coach with Heart of Dating, Jeff DeBaldo has learned to truly embrace HOD’s mantra of “expect the unexpected.” Since finding out about the HOD podcast more than three years ago, he has allowed God to grow his passion for HOD’s mission 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. DeBaldo found true freedom from his story of divorce and being a single father when he reprioritized his relationship with Jesus Christ and learned to not shy away from his story and the beauty he has experienced from those ashes. He is a champion of everyone, specifically men, owning their story and realizing that one bad chapter does not define themselves.
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Keishorne Scott
Keishorne Scott is a Brooklyn native who has driven many millennials to stable relationships, authenticity in relationships, heartbreak awareness, and has a variety of interpersonal/ personal relationships tips to assist relationships. As a Forbes recognized leading mentor, Mr. Scott has converted his life experiences into his life's work to bless others who have been through what he went through. Keishorne has used his social media engagement, along with his best-selling books to address the topic of relationships and heartbreak. Keirshorne's thought provoking a relational post has gained the interest of many on social media. Keishorne has over 660K followers collectively on social media as his brand's growth continues to grow. As the world continually evolves, especially since COVID-19 relationships and heartbreak have become largely discussed topics. Through his voice, one-on-one coaching, social media videos, and quotable books, reaching hundreds of thousands, Keishorne's priority is to empower and motivate all of us to do more with our lives and give back to our society, all while building a path of success and positivity within our relationships. In the worldwide area of relationship and heartbreak coaches, Keishorne Scott has leveraged his influence. Keishorne will host an Instagram social media series in February with some of today's influencers and celebrities called "The Heartbreak Workbook: The Conversation." Based on his best-selling novel, "The Heartbreak Workbook," The Heartbreak Workbook: The Conversation" brings an open dialogue on relationships." A charismatic speaker and storyteller, Keishorne is known worldwide for his high energy, humor and genuine warmth that brings every lesson to life, while providing a teachable moment for all ages.
Keishorne Scott
Keishorne Scott is a Brooklyn native who has driven many millennials to stable relationships, authenticity in relationships, heartbreak awareness, and has a variety of interpersonal/ personal relationships tips to assist relationships. As a Forbes recognized leading mentor, Mr. Scott has converted his life experiences into his life's work to bless others who have been through what he went through. Keishorne has used his social media engagement, along with his best-selling books to address the topic of relationships and heartbreak. Keirshorne's thought provoking a relational post has gained the interest of many on social media. Keishorne has over 660K followers collectively on social media as his brand's growth continues to grow. As the world continually evolves, especially since COVID-19 relationships and heartbreak have become largely discussed topics. Through his voice, one-on-one coaching, social media videos, and quotable books, reaching hundreds of thousands, Keishorne's priority is to empower and motivate all of us to do more with our lives and give back to our society, all while building a path of success and positivity within our relationships. In the worldwide area of relationship and heartbreak coaches, Keishorne Scott has leveraged his influence. Keishorne will host an Instagram social media series in February with some of today's influencers and celebrities called "The Heartbreak Workbook: The Conversation." Based on his best-selling novel, "The Heartbreak Workbook," The Heartbreak Workbook: The Conversation" brings an open dialogue on relationships." A charismatic speaker and storyteller, Keishorne is known worldwide for his high energy, humor and genuine warmth that brings every lesson to life, while providing a teachable moment for all ages.
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REGISTERThe Schedule
Day 01
Friday / 3-9pm
- VIP Event
- Welcome and Worship
- Keynote by JJ and Kait
- Surprise Programming
- Breakout 1 Options:
- Live Happy and Healthy x HOD Podcast
- Body Image in Dating
- Mingling and Game Time
- Friday Q&A with JP Pokluda
- After Party at Venue (included in ticket)
Day 02
Saturday / 8am-4:30PM
- Welcome and Worship
- Keynote by Deb Fileta: Sex and the single life: Managing sex drive while single
- Breakout 2 Options:
- Anxiety and Depression Workshop
- God's Redemption Story
- Unique Dating Situations- Interracial Dating, Divorced/ Single Parents, Long Distance Dating
- Mingling and Game Time
- Lunch catered by Chick Fil A (included in ticket)
- 4x7: Talks from Members of the Heart of Dating Community
- Breakout 3 Options:
- Re-Do your Online Dating Profile
- Salsa Dancing Lessons
- Should You Get Married (for couples)
- Mingling and Game Time
- Breakout 4 Options:
- Extended Worship and Prayer
- Salsa Dancing Lessons
- Mingling/ Break Time/ Games
- Biblical Masculinity
- Worship & Close
- Saturday Night Singles Party at Billy Bob's! *Separate ticket needed*
Customize Your Experience!!!
What’s the Difference at HODC 2025?
At this year’s conference, you will have the ability to MAKE IT YOUR OWN. We will have simultaneous breakout sessions, workshops, live podcast recordings, and other interesting activities. It will be a dynamic experience unlike any HODC before.
WORKSHOPS
LIVE PODCAST RECORDINGS
WORKOUTS/DANCING
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Q&A’S
LIVE BLIND DATES
WORSHIP
What's Included
01
POWERFUL, RELATABLE TEACHINGS
Whether you purchase a ticket to attend in person in Dallas or choose to join us virtually from the comfort of your own home, you will get access to all of the powerful sessions from some of the best speakers with insight into the dating world.
02
PRACTICAL DATING ADVICE
Each of the speakers were handpicked because we wanted you to not only have powerful, uplifting messages but also get answers to specific dating questions you have when it comes to dating! Every session will powerfully pour into your life as a single and transform your dating life for the better. Grab your notebook and get ready to be CHALLENGED!
03
COMMUNITY & CONNECTION
Both our in-person and virtual conference tickets offer chances to meet and mingle with Christian singles from our global community, spanning over 200 countries and ages 20s to 50s. We prioritize creating lasting memories and fostering connections within our HODC Community. On Saturday night, join us for a unique HODC Singles Party in the Fort Worth stockyards—a fun-filled evening of games, mingling, and the chance to meet some eligible singles! 😉
04
CONNECT WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT
At HODC 2025 we experienced a wildly unexpected night of worship where healing and the HOS abounded. This year, we are bringing back incredible, stripped-down acoustic worship for an intimate experience with the Lord.
in partnership with
Keystone Church
Keystone Church is located in the Dallas / Ft. Worth area and was founded by Pastor Brandon & Susan Thomas in 2004. As a church, we celebrate seeing lives transformed by Jesus and the foundational truths of God's Word. At Keystone, we believe that the bible is our truth, we are serious about having fun, and we desire to lead others to experience a passionate life in Christ!! We are thrilled to partner with HODC this coming February!
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Our vision for HODC Dallas is that Christian singles around the world would be freed from shame, loneliness, and heartbreak, and be REIGNITED towards the GOODNESS of our miraculous GOD.
And we will be covering things like…
- Mental Health
- Single Men
- Boundaries
- Non Negotiables
- Showing Interest
- Types & Attraction
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How to Join
Attend in Person
HODC 2025 Dallas
Your ticket will give you IN PERSON access to our 2-day Friday night HODC Welcome night and our Saturday Conference day at Keystone Church. On Saturday night we will end our day all together with an epic SINGLES party in the Fort Worth stockyards (additional ticket required)!
All In-Person Tickets Include:
- 2-Day Conference Access
- An In-Person Goodie Bag
- Access to our HODC App
- Access to ALL recorded content after the event for 3 months!
- Digital HODC Workbook
- Saturday Lunch Provided *new*
$169
$169
VIP Experience - SOLD OUT!!!!
VIP Admission: HODC 2025 Dallas
2 Day Ticket to HODC 2025 in Dallas plus a Valentines event Friday Daytime before Conference, PLUS Admission to our Saturday Night Singles Party!
Want to spend intimate time with Kait and JJ and some of the other speakers at HODC? This special VIP Ticket will not only grant you access to the 2-day in-person conference, but it will also give you access to a valentines event with Kait, JJ, and our HODC 2025 speakers on Friday, February 14th. For this unique VIP experience you will be able to ask our speakers questions in a more intimate setting. You will also get an epic goodie bag with HODC merch…and more!
This ticket is also the ONLY ticket that automatically includes SINGLE PARTY admission for our Singles Party on Saturday night in the Fort Worth Stockyards!
All In-Person Tickets Include:
- Everything included in the Regular In Person Ticket
- An exclusive VIP Valentines Daytime Event on Friday, February 14th
- Meet & Greet with Kait & JJ and some of the HODC 2025 speakers
- Special VIP seating
- An exclusive VIP Goodie Bag
- Admission INCLUDED to our Singles Party on Saturday night in the Fort Worth Stockyards!
$280
$280
Early Bird Tickets on sale NOW until December 31, 2021
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Group Tickets
For groups of 5 or more!
This year we are offering a special GROUP RATE for you to bring your small group or young adults communities! Though so many people come solo to Conferece, we wanted to create an option for you and your crew to come at a discounted rate!!
All Group Tickets Include:
- 2-Day Conference Access
- An In-Person Goodie Bag
- Access to our HODC App
- Access to ALL recorded content after the event for 3 months!
- Digital HODC Workbook
- Saturday Lunch Provided *new*
$119
per person
Please note, there is a minimum of buying 5 group tickets at once!
Singles Party
Grab your ticket to our Singles Party!
On Saturday night we are planning a special SIngles Party Post Conference Event in the Fort Worth Stockyards. This ticket will grant you access to this event happening at Billy Bobs- The LARGEST Honky Tonk in the WORLD! Your ticket also includes food, line dancing lessons, as well as a bull riding show, and other entertainment.
All Singles Party Tickets Include:
- Saturday Night Singles Party at Billy Bobs (the World's Largest Honky Tonk)
- Line Dancing Lessons
- Bull Riding Show
- Entertainment
- Food!
$65
$65
Watch Online
HODC Online
Your virtual ticket will give you access to a basic live-stream of all HODC sessions on Friday night and Saturday daytime taking place in the MAIN room ! Additionally, we have a fun and organized platform for you to meet other attendees, access scheduling, and live stream all from inside our Conference APP. You will also gain access to our virtual workbook.This year our online experience is much different than in past years. It will be a still screen of the main room but there will not be an online host, breakout rooms, or a singles party.
All Online Tickets Include:
- All Live Sessions in the MAIN ROOM
- Access to our HODC App
- Ability to build a profile and connect with other singles
- Live Chat
- Access to ALL content replays after the event for 3 months!
- HODC Digital Workbook
- Organized meetups in your city
** please note, not every session of HODC (IE- dancing, and some breakouts) will be recorded**
$69
$49
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a HYBRID event?
This conference is a HYBRID event! This gives attendees the option to either come to watch the content and meet other singles in REAL LIFE while still giving online attendees the option to join virtually from the comfort of their own homes. Here’s how it will work:
LIVE Sessions:
To create a conference feel for all attendees, both conference days will have all LIVE sessions! These LIVE sessions will be LIVE STREAMED for all online guests. Live streamed sessions include worship/ entertainment, Q&A panels, and all guest speakers.
Meet Singles:
Both online and in-person attendees will have the opportunity to meet other singles & make friends.
For online attendees, your ticket includes access to our Online Singles Party.
For In-person attendees, your ticket includes an in-person Singles Party that will cap out Day 2 of the conference on Saturday evening.
Continued Content:
We are providing you with a LOT of content (because we love you that much) and it will likely take more processing … which is why you will have access to ALL content (and chats with attendees) for 3 months from the conference launch!
We will also provide a digital workbook so you can continue watching and processing the content.
There will also be multiple opportunities for conference attendees to continue connecting with the HOD Community through our conference app as well as additional resources we will be providing (app has officially launched and people are meeting each other left and right).
Is this a 2 day event?
Yes!!! We will begin around 3 pm on Friday, February 14th for Day 1! Day 2 will begin on Saturday morning and go until early afternoon. All attendees will have a break before the Singles Party in the Stockyards of Fort Worth, TX that night!
What topics will you be covering?
This event is intentionally created to be practical and filled with wisdom to empower you! Because of that, we've compiled the BEST possible speakers to cover and speak on a variety of topics answering questions that you guys ask us all the time!
This year’s conference you will have the ability to MAKE IT YOUR OWN. We will have simultaneous breakout sessions, workshops, live podcast recordings, and other interesting activities. It will be a dynamic experience unlike any HODC before.
Here are some topics within these themes we'll LIKELY* be discussing (subject to change):
- Mental Health
- Single Men
- Single Women
- Boundaries
- Non-Negotiables
- Showing Interest
- Types & Attraction
.... and SO much more!
What is the price?
Pricing varies on if you are attending want to attend with a regular ticket or a VIP ticket and if you want to join for the Singles Party. Regular In-Person tickets are now $169 (does NOT include the Singles Party), VIP tickets are $280(includes Singles Party, don't purchase separately), and Singles Party tickets are $65.
There are a LIMITED number of VIP tickets available and they will sell out fast.
Are there scholarships available?
We have a limited amount of scholarships available. Please fill out THIS FORM by February 1st, 2025
Are there discounts available?
Discounts are available for members of our internal programs- The School of Dating as well as our Patreon community!
However, if you already purchased your ticket, we are unable to change your ticket price.
After the main conference weekend what can I expect?
We are providing you with a LOT of content (because we love you that much) and it will likely take more processing … which is why you will have access to ALL content (and chats with attendees) for 3 months from the conference launch!
We will also provide a virtual workbook so you can continue watching and processing the content.
Will the In-Person event be live streamed?
YES! All MAIN keynote session on Friday Night and Saturday will be available to live stream and watch from the comfort of your own home. We recommend pulling together your church, community group, or friends to watch the live stream together.
Since this is a build your own conference event and there will be multiple events happening at one time, some of the sessions will not be available to live stream.
Please note that as a group, every member will need their own ticket to the conference in order to access their conference account, content, resources, and mingling events.
Where can I find the schedule of LIVE events?
There is a full schedule above for your connivence!
Friday night will begin around 3 pm CST and end around 9pm CST.
Saturday will start around 8am CST and end around 4pm CST.
The Singles Party will be Saturday Evening in Fort Worth, TX.
*times subject to change
How do I contact Heart of Dating if I have a question about the event or payment?
You can contact us at info@hodpodcast.com
What is your refund policy?
In person tickets are nonrefundable. They are transferable though!
Can't come anymore In PERSON? Sell your ticket or give your ticket to a friend to join us! This means HODC tickets are non-refundable but are transferable to another individual . Once you do please fill out THIS form.
All ticket transfers requests must be in before February 7th, 2025.
Will lunch be provided?
YES!!!! For the first time in years, lunch will be provided for everyone IN PERSON at HODC Dallas!!
Please note, dinner on Friday night will not be provided, but we plan to offer food for purchase on site during our after party!
Why is the singles party a different ticket?
First of all, if you have a VIP ticket, you will AUTOMATICALLY have a ticket to the singles party- GO YOU! That ticket is included in your VIP ticket admission!!!
This year, Singles Party tickets are separate because we've never hosted it at a famous venue like Billy Bob's before- aka the largest honky tonk in the world!!! We also wanted to create amore intimate and yet incredibly memorable night in the infamous Fort Worth Stockyards!
Info for VIP Ticket Holders
VIP Event will be at 1-3pm on Friday February 14th.
As doors will open at 3pm, VIPers will have first chance to snag their seat, and mingle!