About

Hey, I'm Coach Mel!

I'm SO glad you're here! Welcome to IYKYK Christian Dating!

What started as hosting speed dating events and mixers for Christian Singles has turned into much more than that! It's my passion to help Christian Singles find the godly spouse of their dreams. And that all starts with becoming healthy and learning practical dating skills.

I get it, it's rough out here, but guess what? It doesn't have to be so bad!!

I was once the girl who would overthink EVERYTHING! I would attach too soon in dating and I would get caught up in fantasy land only to have my heart crushed over, and over and over.






It wasn't until I began to take my healing journey seriously and got a dating coach of my own that I began to see progress. I learned to connect with not only romantic interests, but friends and community in a healthy and fulfilling way.

It’s because of my story of transformation that I am SO passionate about being a dating coach! There is no other place in life that our traumas from childhood will show up more than in our intimate relationships! It is my mission in life to help Single Christians experience the same confidence, success & freedom that I have found in dating!

And I believe the same is possible for you!

Speaking Engagements

SINGULAR PURPOSE CONFERENCE April 6, 2024 Speaker New Heights Bentonville Church
THE WAITING AND DATING COHORT February 6, 2024 Guest Teacher Session 3, Moral Revolution
CHRISTIAN'S AMONG ROMANS CONFERENCE November 4, 2023 Speaker Christian's Among Romans

Podcast Features

Songs That Changed You | Mel New (Hillsong - Seasons)

Let's Talk Relationships | Why Dating as a Christian is so Challenging With Dating Coach Mel New

My Single Story | Christian Singles Mixers, 78 Dates in 5 Years, & Dating as a Skill | Mel’s Story

The Path | Dating Topics The Church Doesn't Talk About: Hot Takes for Women and Men with Mel New

The Path | You Say You Want a Queen, But Can You Handle One? Dating Topics The Church Doesn't Talk About (Part 2) with Mel New

Iron Disciples Podcast | Why Christian Dating is a Mess Today with Mel New

Unsuitable with Mary B. Safrit | Dating 101 for Single Christians (feat. Mel New)

Thriving in Singleness |  Mel New: Reject the Hopelessness

It's Just Dinner Podcast / Dating Advice and Tip from Christian Dating Coach Mel New

Looking For The Middle | Women Tell All! with Mel New & IYKYK Dating

Becoming Me | Becoming Mel: How to Discover who you are Becoming on Your Journey

Love & Life | Tired of Dating Apps? Check out IYKYK Dating!

Kowalski Analysis |  Navigating the World of Modern Dating 

The W Podcast | How to Meet Single Christians Without Online Dating with Mel from IYKYK Dating

The Parallel | New Christian Dating Mixer with IYKYK Dating

Gentry Gevers | Interview with Mel New of IYKYK Dating