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

In last week's episode, we talked about the 'sinkhole' swallowing Apostolic men and why we should be paying attention to it. In this episode, Megan and Steven discuss why that gap is so difficult to close with traditional approaches to Men's Ministry, and what they're doing to bridge it. 

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: 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

Where have all the "good men" gone? We've been wrestling with this question for two years, and frankly we didn't want to believe that there was the massive gender disparity in committed Apostolics that people were telling us was there. In this episode, Megan and Steven correct some of their failed demographic assumptions and visualize a hypothesis that they think is pulling our future husbands, fathers, and leaders from the Church, sometimes while they are still boys.

Men: You can meet your first match FOR FREE right now. Email [email protected] for more information.

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! 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 battled through difficult emotions around weight and health, and their relationship to your dating life, this one is for you. In this episode, Megan sits down with Certified Nutrition Coach Liv Hill, who after losing over 150lbs naturally a decade ago has dedicated her energies toward serving the Church by bettering the health of its people. The goal of this podcast is NOT to push anyone to lose weight, nor does it provide medical or nutritional guidance for any individuals; you should discuss any changes to your diet with your healthcare provider. Instead, this chat focuses on why taking control of your health as a Single person can change the landscape of your entire life, not just your love life. 

You can learn more about Liv and her team at:

Men: You can meet your first match FOR FREE right now. Email [email protected] for more information.

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! 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

Please note: This episode will cover topics suited to adult audiences, including pornography, sexuality, and addiction.

This is our second episode containing a frank discussion about pornography addiction and its impact on dating and marriage in the church. Our goal here is twofold: we want people who are struggling with pornography addiction to feel seen and have hope, and we want those who have not been exposed to pornography to develop a compassionate outlook on this addiction, without diminishing the reality that it's one of the most destructive tools used by the Enemy to keep people lonely. We hope this helps you, and we ask that you approach this conversation respectfully and with your 'spiritual ears' wide open.

Resources for anyone struggling with pornography addiction can be found at: https://apostolicmoralpurity.com/

Men: You can meet your first match FOR FREE right now. Email [email protected] for more information.

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! 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

Please note: This episode will cover topics suited to adult audiences, including pornography, sexuality, and addiction.

Hey folks: Steven and Megan here. This episode is a deep dive into our personal history with pornography and its impact on our relationship. Our goal here is twofold: we want people who are struggling with pornography addiction to feel seen and have hope, and we want those who have not been exposed to pornography to develop a compassionate outlook on this addiction, without diminishing the reality that it's one of the most destructive tools used by the Enemy to keep people lonely. We hope this helps you, and we ask that you approach this conversation respectfully and with your 'spiritual ears' wide open.

Resources for anyone struggling with pornography addiction can be found at: https://apostolicmoralpurity.com/ 

Men: You can meet your first match FOR FREE right now. Email [email protected] for more information.

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! 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

Erik and Stephanie met over a Synchrony call and felt an immediate connection, but that didn't mean that the road to forever would be smooth. Now, months into their new marriage, Megan and Steven sit with them to hear about how God crafted their story and helped them overcome the challenges that came with the big changes he had in store for them.

Men: You can meet your first match FOR FREE right now. Email [email protected] for more information.

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! 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

In this unconventional episode, Megan catches you up on what's been going on at Synchrony: the great, the exciting, and the challenging. She and Steven will be back soon with more conversational episodes.

Join us for an in-person meetup on Thursday, 9/25/25 at the City Foundry in St. Louis! 12:30-2:30pm. Lunch is not catered, so pick up some food with a vendor and come hang out to chat. Follow our socials for more details!

Men: You can meet your first match FOR FREE right now. Email [email protected] for more information.

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! 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