Welcome back to The Broken and Redeemed Podcast! Singleness in the church can feel like a waiting room—like life hasn’t truly started yet. But is that how it’s meant to be? In this episode, Eric, Jenny, and Jessica dive deep into the realities of singleness, exploring faith struggles, church expectations, and the cultural pressures that shape how we view this season of life.

Through personal stories, biblical truth from 1 Corinthians 7, and open-hearted reflection, the trio unpacks how the church sometimes unintentionally idolizes marriage and what it means to truly support and include single believers in the body of Christ. Jessica shares her honest journey of contentment in singleness, the tension between hope and reality, and how spiritual growth often flourishes in unexpected seasons.

If there’s one thing we hope you take from today’s conversation, it’s that your worth isn’t tied to whether or not you get married. Your value is secure in Christ—whether your life trajectory looks like what you dreamed of or not.

Thanks for joining us! Whether you’re experiencing this firsthand or hoping to better support a loved one, this episode offers empathy, encouragement, and biblical insight for navigating a topic that is often misunderstood but deeply felt. Let’s seek truth, extend grace, stay rooted in Christ, and grow in faith together.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Jessica’s raw reflections on navigating singleness in the church
• The subtle (and not-so-subtle) pressures single Christians face.
• How 1 Corinthians 7 challenges common mindsets around marriage and singleness.
• Practical ways the church can foster community and uplift single believers.
• Encouragement for those wrestling with contentment, identity, and God’s timing

Resources and Links Mentioned in This Episode:

• Rosaria Butterfield – thoughts on hospitality and community integration
  • rosariabutterfield.com

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Through the Broken & Redeemed Podcast, we aim to uplift and inspire listeners through heartfelt discussions and practical advice. Eric, an audio & video editor, and Jenny, a podcast manager, co-founded Better Together Podcast Solutions to help business owners save time so they can focus on creating content. Jessica is a writer working on two books, hoping to one day publish full-time. Together, they have deep, honest conversations about faith, doubts, and navigating life’s struggles.

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