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Mar 2025
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Navigating Singleness as a Christian: Bi...

JONNY ARDAVANIS
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In this episode, Jonny Ardavanis and Brandon Wolf discuss the often overlooked topic of Christian singleness, addressing half of all adults in Western churches. Learn biblical perspectives on singleness as a gift, how to steward this season purposefully, and the balance between contentment and desire for marriage.

Key topics include:

  • Paul's teachings on "undistracted devotion to the Lord" (1 Corinthians 7)
  • How Christianity revolutionized the view of singleness in society
  • Practical accountability strategies for single Christians
  • Navigating the tension between desire for marriage and current singleness
  • Avoiding common pitfalls like living for the weekend or creating spouse-like expectations with friends

Whether you're single by choice, circumstance, or waiting on God's timing, this conversation offers biblical wisdom for living purposefully while single. Part 3 in our Dating Series.

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