Is going to church really that important? I mean, can’t we just watch the sermon online so we can stay in our pajamas? What difference does it make if we actually show up or not?

Maybe you’ve been hesitant to go to church because you feel like the church is mainly focused on married people, and, as a single woman, you feel like an outsider. 

We’ve asked our friend Tonya back on the podcast to discuss the church with us from a single girl's perspective.

You guys met Tonya on Episode 15, where she talked about what it means to help other women grow spiritually–#15 Me, Make Disciples?  She’s the best of the best in spiritually mentoring women. 

Tonya is a seasoned, single woman who loves God, life, and people, and she loves the church. In fact, she’s the Missions Director at Faith Bible Church in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Today's topic is a heavy one--one that involves heartbreak and betrayal… cheating. Cheating is, unfortunately, far too common in relationships.

We know for many young women, it may seem impossible to ever trust a guy again after being cheated on. And perhaps even more impossible to think of staying married to someone who had an affair. 

What do you do if you've been cheated on?

How do you move on?

How do you begin to trust someone again?

We've invited our friend Andrea on this episode to provide insights about how to move on when you've been cheated on. Who better to share these types of insights than a woman who has survived an affair?

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Authentic Intimacy

#104: Abby hasn't always been interested in God, the Bible, or His parameters for sexual integrity, but in college, all that changed. First, her boyfriend changed as he began to follow Christ, and then she began making changes too. She's pretty open about the journey she's been on, and why, so we've invited her on to the podcast to share her story. As you consider God's design for sex and intimacy, we thought Abby's insights would be helpful.

#102: Our summer intern told us that we needed to have an episode about comparison, so here we are! Adrienne and Kim invited their friend Sarah into this discussion, and Sarah has some wonderful insights and practical help to share that apply to whatever season of life you are in.

"Comparison is one of those lifelong girl struggles--like gossip, body image, materialism--but it's a little sneakier at times than those other ones. It is something I think we all struggle with, but a lot of times, we don’t even realize it. And beyond that, it is something we never fully overcome- we kind of have to fight it for a lifetime."

Listen to Sarah's episode on the realities of marriage

#101: No one likes making mistakes. We can either learn our lessons the hard way, or we can avoid mistakes by learning from the wisdom of others.

In this week's episode, we are chatting with my dear friend Jen. She's been walking with God and mentoring young women on college campuses for 25+ years, and she's been married to Joel for almost 22 years. She's godly and wise, and I've asked her to share the mistakes she most often sees single girls make.

#100: It's our HUNDREDTH episode!! To celebrate, Margaux is joining us on the podcast today.

The LYH material first came out in 2014 as a conference breakout session–almost 10 years ago! Many of the young women who were in those early breakout sessions are now wives and moms now themselves. I love when these young women can come on the podcast and tell their stories about what God has done in their lives and relationships!

Margaux was a student at TCU in the early days, and she is a wife and mom now. We get a chance to hear from her how following God has made a difference in her life and marriage. She's sharing the choices that she is glad she made as a single woman.

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#99: Being around good, godly men can change the way we view guys and relationships. Getting to know godly men can change our standards as young women. We begin to think: "I want a guy like that!"

We want you to know that good guys are out there. In this episode, Kim's oldest son, Fisher, shares some insights about his friendships with international students.

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#98: Get ready with us! Adrienne, Leah, and Kim have created an episode with practical advice for you to listen to right before that sweet, probably nervous, boy shows up at your front door. We're sharing our best advice, and, honestly, it will be helpful whether this is your first date or your fiftieth. Pretend we are sitting on the floor of your bathroom with you while you are getting ready. We'll share some helpful things to think about before your date!

#97: Are you struggling, watching your friends' relationships, and wondering if you'll ever be in a relationship? Do you feel passed over? Perhaps it causes you to feel down about yourself and a little insecure. If you can relate, Brittany is here to help! Brittany never had a boyfriend in high school or college. She had never kissed a guy or held a guy's hand. She was out of college before she was ever asked on a date. You'll love hearing Brittany's story! She knows what it is like not to feel chosen, and she's sharing her best tips to help.