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Dave Carder

Dave Carder served as Pastor of Counseling Ministries at First Evangelical Free Church in Fullerton, California for 32 years. He holds graduate degrees in biblical literature and in marital and family therapy and is a clinical member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. Dave has authored several books including Anatomy of an Affair; Torn Asunder, and Unlocking Your Family Patterns. He and his wife, Ronnie, have four adult children and many grandchildren. Learn more about Dave by visiting his website: davecarder.com.

Friendship or Flirtation? Danger Signs for Couples (Part 2 of 2)

As a young Christian, Dave Carder saw two pastors commit adultery, losing both their families and their ministries. He was determined to find out why people commit adultery and to help couples recognize “close call friendships” that could blossom into affairs. Pastor Carder provides over a dozen “red flags” that warn of inappropriate intimacy in a friendship, and encourages spouses to stay within judicious boundaries. (Part 2 of 2)

February 23, 2022

Friendship or Flirtation? Danger Signs for Couples (Part 1 of 2)

February 22, 2022

Affair-Proof Your Marriage, Part 10

It can be easy to fall into the trap of feeling like certain parts of your marriage aren’t your job. John and Greg discuss how hectic seasons of life bring extra responsibilities. Featuring Dave Carder.

January 10, 2019

Affair-Proof Your Marriage, Part 9

January 8, 2019

Affair-Proof Your Marriage (Part 2 of 2)

Pastor Dave Carder offers couples practical advice for protecting their marriages from adultery in a discussion based on his book Anatomy of an Affair: How Affairs, Attractions, and Addictions Develop, and How to Guard Your Marriage Against Them. (Part 2 of 2)

December 13, 2018

Affair-Proof Your Marriage (Part 1 of 2)

December 12, 2018