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S2 Ep.3 How Can We Re-think Singleness? Part 2


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In this episode, I get honest about the weight of singleness, especially in church spaces where people mean well but still leave you unseen. I talk about grief, the silence many Christians carry, and why hope isn’t pretending it doesn’t hurt. Then I shift into what has genuinely helped me: friendship that becomes chosen family, the kind of open‑door welcome where you don’t need an appointment and you know you belong.

I share a story about “fridge‑rights” hospitality and why it matters for the Black British church—and for any church that wants to feel like a family, not a club. I also name the harder stuff: being treated like a threat as a single woman, the quiet suspicion, and the questions leaders and married couples rarely ask. What would change if we prayed for single people who want to be married, noticed those who aren’t on stage, and built trust instead of distance?

From there, I get practical. I talk about agency in modern dating—ghosting, zombieing, situationships, online dating, and the way colourism shapes some dating experiences. I share three questions that helped me move from powerless to purposeful, along with resources on dating wisdom and communication that protect your dignity. If you want Christian singleness support that’s honest, thoughtful, and actionable, press play—then subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the conversation.

Resources Mentioned

  • How to Get a Date Worth Keeping — Dr Henry Cloud
  • TorahCents Podcast — dating, relationships, and communication
  • Do the Work Podcast — Sabrina Zohar on attachment, clarity, and healthy dating
  • Black Women and White Men: Interracial Relationships by Cheryl Y. Judice — research and cultural analysis

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