Singleness got you down? If you're a single Christian struggling to survive in a world that idolizes marriage and stigmatizes singleness, this conversation with author Karissa Sovdi is a must-listen! Karissa and I chat about:

• Lies we've believed about singleness
• Why to stop obsessing over why you're single
• How to tell if marriage is becoming an idol
• Grieving singleness while pursuing the life God has given you
• The best parts of being single
• Why the American dream and the gospel are not one and the same

Karissa Sovdi is a writer, speaker, and clinical counselor. As a never-married Christian single who grew up in church, she speaks from her sometimes heartbreaking, often humorous, and frequently bumbling journey to a thirty-something's radical self-acceptance and revelation of God's love. Karissa lives plays, and works on Canada's west coast, where she specialized in coaching organizational leaders to build healthy workplaces.

Connect with Karissa on Instagram @karissasovdi and https://survivingchristianityunmarried.com/ and pick up a copy of Karissa's new book Surviving Christianity Unmarried: A Theology of Singleness That Isn't Looking for Its Cure.

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Dr. Michelle Bengtson joins us again to share her experiences and insights on the very relevant issue of anxiety, coming at the topic of anxiety with a unique and layered perspective. Not only is she a board-certified, clinical neuropsychologist who has been in private practice for more than 20 years, but she's also a follower of Jesus who has battled anxiety in her own life. Dr. Bengtson is also an international speaker, the host of the podcast Your Hope-Filled Perspective and the author of several books, including Breaking Anxiety's Grip, which we dive into today.

Learn more at https://drmichellebengtson.com/ and follow Dr. Bengtson on Instagram @drmichellebengtson.