Gentlemen, if you've ever questioned what women actually care about in a dating partner, this is the episode to tune in. We've surveyed and interviewed 500+ Apostolic women at all ages and stages of life, and there are some things that almost all of them say that they are looking for in a partner. Spoiler: it's probably not the things you think they care about. 

In this episode, Megan and Steven return from a short hiatus with a pile of qualitative research data about the things women say matter to them in their relationships, with a lot of lighthearted stories and one or two healthy arguments sprinkled in. We've missed you guys!

Stay to the end to check out original music from Ben Drummond! Reproduced with permission. Check out this song on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/benjamin-drummond-836273752/fire-walker 

Interested in matchmaking? Ladies, our pipeline is currently closed to female applicants, but will re-open in the Spring. Visit our website to join the waiting list.

Men can get started for free and meet their first match at no cost. Check https://www.synchronyproject.com to register. 

Men: Join the Discord server here! https://discord.gg/hqZmtuMws9

Get the From Singles, to Shepherds Info Guide Here! https://the-synchrony-project.mykajabi.com/from-singles-to-shepherds

Contact: If you want to join the conversation about this topic and give your thoughts, reach out on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or at [email protected].

Learn more about our matchmaking services and dating resources at https://synchronyproject.com.

Intro music by: Balloon Planet, "Write Your Own Story," https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/write-your-own-story/135437

Outro music by: Benjamin Drummond, "Fire-Walker" https://soundcloud.com/benjamin-drummond-836273752/fire-walker

One of the heartbeats of The Synchrony Project is to transform Apostolic Dating Culture so that our kids, and other young children, have a fighting chance at truly Apostolic mate selection. In this episode, Megan and Steven dive into how they're beginning to talk about dating with their children (ages 4 and 6) and what their hopes are for each of them when they step into their dating season in the future.

P.S. If you want to go see the Bob Ross tutorial Megan was using while she was painting, check out the original tutorial here, and then check our Instagram to see how her version turned out! https://youtu.be/0uVe8T-vVVg?si=iEjwkcpOVzM7iCba 

Stay to the end to check out original music from Ben Drummond! Reproduced with permission. Check out this song on SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/0wkDKiF9oBGi6azBvm 

Interested in matchmaking? Ladies, our pipeline is currently closed to female applicants, but will re-open in the Spring. Visit our website to join the waiting list.

Men can get started for free and meet their first match at no cost. Check https://www.synchronyproject.com to register. 

Men: Join the Discord server here! https://discord.gg/hqZmtuMws9

Singles at SEA 2026:  We'll be setting sail February 6-9, 2026 out of Miami, Florida on Wonder of the Seas and visiting The Bahamas! Still booking as long as cabins are available. Call Chelsea Fennell at 864-901-8233 Email: [email protected]
Contact Sis. Dana Green with questions: (832) 603-2182

Get the From Singles, to Shepherds Info Guide Here! https://the-synchrony-project.mykajabi.com/from-singles-to-shepherds

Contact: If you want to join the conversation about this topic and give your thoughts, reach out on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or at [email protected].

Learn more about our matchmaking services and dating resources at https://synchronyproject.com.

Intro music by: Balloon Planet, "Write Your Own Story," https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/write-your-own-story/135437

Outro music by: Benjamin Drummond, "Just Like Me" https://on.soundcloud.com/0wkDKiF9oBGi6azBvm 

You keep approaching people who seem like reasonable matches for you--you're both bringing the same number of attractive attributes to the table. But even so, you're struggling to meet someone who feels that both of you are 'equally matched.' In this episode, Megan and Steven rely on a metaphor of the dating marketplace to illustrate why men and women are talking past each other about what they're looking for and what they're bringing to the proverbial table.

Stay to the end to check out original music from Ben Drummond! Reproduced with permission. Check out this song on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/benjamin-drummond-836273752/stones-at-the-altar-when-they 

Interested in matchmaking? Ladies, our pipeline is currently closed to female applicants, but will re-open in the Spring. Visit our website to join the waiting list.

Men can get started for free and meet their first match at no cost. Check https://www.synchronyproject.com to register. 

Men: Join the Discord server here! https://discord.gg/hqZmtuMws9

Singles at SEA 2026:  We'll be setting sail February 6-9, 2026 out of Miami, Florida on Wonder of the Seas and visiting The Bahamas! Still booking as long as cabins are available. Call Chelsea Fennell at 864-901-8233 Email: [email protected]
Contact Sis. Dana Green with questions: (832) 603-2182

Get the From Singles, to Shepherds Info Guide Here! https://the-synchrony-project.mykajabi.com/from-singles-to-shepherds

Contact: If you want to join the conversation about this topic and give your thoughts, reach out on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or at [email protected].

Learn more about our matchmaking services and dating resources at https://synchronyproject.com.

Intro music by: Balloon Planet, "Write Your Own Story," https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/write-your-own-story/135437

Outro music by: Benjamin Drummond, "Stones At the Altar (When They Stayed)" https://soundcloud.com/benjamin-drummond-836273752/stones-at-the-altar-when-they 

Dating and marriage has--for most of human history-- been more about power than about love. Maybe it still is! Are your dating preferences about your values, or are they about accumulating power? In this episode, Megan and Steven discuss the origins of dating power dynamics, and how as Christians we're called to choose partners who will make us conduits of Christ's power, not hoarders of power for our own use. 

Interested in matchmaking? Ladies, our pipeline is currently closed to female applicants, but will re-open in the Spring. Men can get started for free and meet their first match at no cost. Check https://www.synchronyproject.com to register. 

Men: Join the Discord server here! https://discord.gg/hqZmtuMws9

Singles at SEA 2026: Payment due November 23rd, 2025! We'll be setting sail February 6-9, 2026 out of Miami, Florida on Wonder of the Seas and visiting The Bahamas! Prices subject to change, but you only need $200 to book a cabin/$100 per person if you book with a friend. Call Chelsea Fennell at 864-901-8233 Email: [email protected]
Contact Sis. Dana Green with questions: (832) 603-2182

Get the From Singles, to Shepherds Info Guide Here! https://the-synchrony-project.mykajabi.com/from-singles-to-shepherds

Contact: If you want to join the conversation about this topic and give your thoughts, reach out on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or at [email protected].

Learn more about our matchmaking services and dating resources at https://synchronyproject.com.

Intro/Outro music by: Balloon Planet, "Write Your Own Story," https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/write-your-own-story/135437

The New Year can be exciting, and also demoralizing, especially if you expected this year to be very different than the last. In this episode, Megan sits down for a cozy, encouraging chat directed at Singles who feel like their holiday season has a dark cloud. Be encouraged, and Happy New Year!

50% off of your matchmaking experience until the end of the year, and men can get started for free! Check https://www.synchronyproject.com to register. 

Men: Join the Discord server here! https://discord.gg/hqZmtuMws9

Singles at SEA 2026: Payment due November 23rd, 2025! We'll be setting sail February 6-9, 2026 out of Miami, Florida on Wonder of the Seas and visiting The Bahamas! Prices subject to change, but you only need $200 to book a cabin/$100 per person if you book with a friend. Call Chelsea Fennell at 864-901-8233 Email: [email protected]
Contact Sis. Dana Green with questions: (832) 603-2182

Get the From Singles, to Shepherds Info Guide Here! https://the-synchrony-project.mykajabi.com/from-singles-to-shepherds

Contact: If you want to join the conversation about this topic and give your thoughts, reach out on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or at [email protected].

Learn more about our matchmaking services and dating resources at https://synchronyproject.com.

Intro/Outro music by: Balloon Planet, "Write Your Own Story," https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/write-your-own-story/135437

Merry Christmas! In this (rather unhinged) episode, Megan and Steven talk through some real stories of dating red and green flags that they've seen from real dating couples (AKA their Naughty and Nice lists). We wish all of you a blessed and happy holiday season!

50% off of your matchmaking experience until the end of the year, and men can get started for free! Check https://www.synchronyproject.com to register. 

Men: Join the Discord server here! https://discord.gg/hqZmtuMws9

Singles at SEA 2026: Payment due November 23rd, 2025! We'll be setting sail February 6-9, 2026 out of Miami, Florida on Wonder of the Seas and visiting The Bahamas! Prices subject to change, but you only need $200 to book a cabin/$100 per person if you book with a friend. Call Chelsea Fennell at 864-901-8233 Email: [email protected]

Get the From Singles, to Shepherds Info Guide Here! https://the-synchrony-project.mykajabi.com/from-singles-to-shepherds

Contact: If you want to join the conversation about this topic and give your thoughts, reach out on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or at [email protected].

Learn more about our matchmaking services and dating resources at https://synchronyproject.com.

Intro/Outro music by: Balloon Planet, "Write Your Own Story," https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/write-your-own-story/135437

The numbers don't lie, and sometimes the numbers of how many available men there are compared to available women feel staggering. In this episode, Steven and Megan chat a bit about the numbers and why God has been reminding them that He's the one in control of what comes next. 

50% off of your matchmaking experience until the end of the year, and men can get started for free! Check https://www.synchronyproject.com to register. 

Men: Join the Discord server here! https://discord.gg/hqZmtuMws9

Singles at SEA 2026: Payment due November 23rd, 2025! We'll be setting sail February 6-9, 2026 out of Miami, Florida on Wonder of the Seas and visiting The Bahamas! Prices subject to change, but you only need $200 to book a cabin/$100 per person if you book with a friend. Call Chelsea Fennell at 864-901-8233 Email: [email protected]

Get the From Singles, to Shepherds Info Guide Here! https://the-synchrony-project.mykajabi.com/from-singles-to-shepherds

Contact: If you want to join the conversation about this topic and give your thoughts, reach out on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or at [email protected].

Learn more about our matchmaking services and dating resources at https://synchronyproject.com.

Intro/Outro music by: Balloon Planet, "Write Your Own Story," https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/write-your-own-story/135437

If you've ever been 'let down gently' by a dating prospect, then you know two things: it's not actually 'gentle,' and it often feels dishonest. You may have even experienced that a few times, and heard the same reasons repeated over and over. In this episode, Steven and Megan discuss the most common reasons singles give for why they want to stop talking, and how you can actually let someone down in an honest, respectful, and authentic way.

Men: Join the Discord server here! https://discord.gg/hqZmtuMws9

Also, men can meet your first match FOR FREE right now. Email [email protected] for more information.

Singles at SEA 2026: Payment due November 23rd, 2025! We'll be setting sail February 6-9, 2026 out of Miami, Florida on Wonder of the Seas and visiting The Bahamas! Prices subject to change, but you only need $200 to book a cabin/$100 per person if you book with a friend. Call Chelsea Fennell at 864-901-8233 Email: [email protected]

Get the From Singles, to Shepherds Info Guide Here! https://the-synchrony-project.mykajabi.com/from-singles-to-shepherds

Contact: If you want to join the conversation about this topic and give your thoughts, reach out on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or at [email protected].

Learn more about our matchmaking services and dating resources at https://synchronyproject.com.

Intro/Outro music by: Balloon Planet, "Write Your Own Story," https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/write-your-own-story/135437

If your last season of dating was in the 1980's, 1990's, or early 2000's, then today's dating landscape probably looks like the surface of Mars. Technology now mediates our early dating interactions, and you need to be aware of how to navigate in this brave, new world of social media scams and difficult-to-interpret emojis. In this episode, Steven and Megan discuss the massive cultural changes that have taken place since the late 90's in terms of where we date and how we communicate, and how people of different generations can adapt to the new landscape and build thriving connections. 

(Quick aside): This episode has some background noise and is occasionally interrupted by a beeping baby monitor; thanks for your patience. 

Men: Join the Discord server here! https://discord.gg/hqZmtuMws9

Also, men can meet your first match FOR FREE right now. Email [email protected] for more information.

Singles at SEA 2026: Payment due November 23rd, 2025! We'll be setting sail February 6-9, 2026 out of Miami, Florida on Wonder of the Seas and visiting The Bahamas! Prices subject to change, but you only need $200 to book a cabin/$100 per person if you book with a friend. Call Chelsea Fennell at 864-901-8233 Email: [email protected]

Get the From Singles, to Shepherds Info Guide Here! https://the-synchrony-project.mykajabi.com/from-singles-to-shepherds

Contact: If you want to join the conversation about this topic and give your thoughts, reach out on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or at [email protected].

Learn more about our matchmaking services and dating resources at https://synchronyproject.com.

Intro/Outro music by: Balloon Planet, "Write Your Own Story," https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/write-your-own-story/135437

So you've met someone, and they seem really interested in a relationship! But then you suddenly learn that they're talking to other people at the same time. Should the 'talking' relationship be exclusive? In this episode, Megan and Steven discuss this common dating headache and provide some suggestions for how to address it. Spoiler that will surprise no one: clear communication wins every time.

Men: Join the Discord server here! https://discord.gg/hqZmtuMws9

Also, men can meet your first match FOR FREE right now. Email [email protected] for more information.

Singles at SEA 2026: Payment due November 23rd, 2025! We'll be setting sail February 6-9, 2026 out of Miami, Florida on Wonder of the Seas and visiting The Bahamas! Prices subject to change, but you only need $200 to book a cabin/$100 per person if you book with a friend. Call Chelsea Fennell at 864-901-8233 Email: [email protected]

Get the From Singles, to Shepherds Info Guide Here! https://the-synchrony-project.mykajabi.com/from-singles-to-shepherds

Contact: If you want to join the conversation about this topic and give your thoughts, reach out on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or at [email protected].

Learn more about our matchmaking services and dating resources at https://synchronyproject.com.

Intro/Outro music by: Balloon Planet, "Write Your Own Story," https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/write-your-own-story/135437