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Renee Richel
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Professional Matchmaker of over a decade, premier relationship coach and founder of 1 True Match Matchmaking, Renee Richel is your source for Christian dating and relationships. In each episode Renee and her special guest dive into difficult questions and hot new topics.

  1. 5h ago

    The Secret to Hearing God's Voice Every Day with Eric Amos

    Prayer can feel confusing when you’re doing all the talking, carrying all the pressure, and still wondering if God is actually near. We wanted something more honest and more practical, so we sat down with Eric Amos, founder of Listening Prayer Workshop, to talk about how listening prayer turns faith from ideas into relationship. Eric shares his journey from a more intellectual, classic evangelical background into a lived experience of hearing God’s voice. We explore why listening prayer is not about being “extra spiritual”, it’s about creating space for a real conversation with Jesus, then learning how to recognise His tone and character over time. Along the way we talk about seasons of waiting and singleness, and why God’s stability, kindness, and joy matter when life feels unresolved. We also go deep on inner healing and spiritual formation. When unmet needs for comfort, belonging, worth, and security stay buried, we reach for validation in relationships and end up exhausted or disappointed. Eric explains love as reconnecting to God as the source, building a secure attachment bond that reshapes identity and frees us to love others from overflow. We name common prayer traps like shame and the Santa Claus mindset, then offer a healthier framework for discernment, journaling, and daily “practicing His presence.” You’ll hear concrete stories from listening prayer practice, plus a clear overview of Eric’s free Zoom prayer workshops (Listening Prayer 101, praying for others, and intercession).  Whether you’re longing to hear God’s voice more clearly, grow in discernment, or simply experience a deeper relationship with Jesus, this conversation offers practical tools and hope for the journey. If this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, share it with a friend, and let us know what spoke to you most. To learn more about Eric’s Listening Prayer Workshops and free resources, visit http://www.listeningprayerworkshop.com Support the show

  2. Jul 24

    Behind The Match: The Love Stories That Remind Me Why I Became A Matchmaker

    Some love stories are simply too incredible not to share. In this episode of 1 True Talks, Renee opens her heart and shares some of the most unforgettable stories from her years as a Christian matchmaker. From impossible long-distance relationships and second chances after heartbreak to widows finding love again and couples who discovered that God’s plan was greater than their own, each story is a powerful reminder that God is always working for our good behind the scenes. Along the way, Renee shares practical wisdom for singles navigating dating, waiting, and preparing for marriage. She reminds us that healthy relationships begin with surrendered hearts, intentional preparation, and trusting God’s perfect timing. Whether you’re praying for your future spouse, healing from a past relationship, or simply wondering if God has forgotten your story, this episode offers hope, encouragement, and the reminder that your story isn’t behind, it’s still being written. In this episode: ❤️ Real matchmaking stories that only God could orchestrate 🙏 Why God’s timing is always worth the wait 💍 Lessons on healthy, Christ-centered dating 🌱 How God prepares hearts before bringing people together ✨ Hope for anyone feeling discouraged in their waiting season Support the show

  3. Jul 17

    Effort Is The Evidence

    If you’ve ever stared at your phone wondering, “Do they even like me?” this conversation is for you. We take one of the most repeated dating lines, “if he wanted to, he would,” and slow it down with a matchmaker’s eye for patterns. Because the problem usually isn’t that you can’t tell what’s happening, it’s that you’re trying to make inconsistency feel like a sign.  We talk about what effort really looks like in modern dating: consistent communication, clear intention, making and keeping plans, real follow-through, emotional availability, and forward movement. We also level the playing field. Men experience the same uncertainty when a woman says she’s interested but disappears, cancels, or stays vague. “Mixed signals” aren’t mysterious, they’re inconsistent, and inconsistency is information.  From a faith-centered perspective, we anchor this in a simple test: confusion versus peace. God is not the author of confusion, so when dating feels like anxiety, guessing, and emotional whiplash, it’s worth paying attention. We also get honest about why people override the signs: potential, sunk time, fear of starting over, and early chemistry that gets mistaken for long-term alignment.  If you’re tired of carrying the connection alone, you’ll leave with a clearer standard for healthy relationships and a better question to ask: what is the effort showing?  Support the show

  4. Jul 10

    The BEST Way to Grow Spiritually (The Way Jesus Taught)

    Your Journey to Lasting Love Starts Here: https://1truematch.com/ If you've been trying to be more patient, more joyful, and less anxious but still feel stuck, this episode is for you. Today, we're talking about the secret to lasting spiritual growth and why real transformation starts with your heart, not your behavior. Jesus says in Matthew 12 that "a tree is known by its fruit," but instead of focusing on the fruit, He points us to the roots. In this episode, you'll learn: * Why trying harder isn't the answer to lasting change * How fear, comparison, bitterness, and anxiety take root in our hearts * Why stress reveals what's already growing inside you * Simple daily habits that help you grow closer to God If you've been longing to grow spiritually but don't know why you feel stuck, this conversation will encourage you to stop striving and start staying rooted in Christ. If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who needs this reminder today. Support the show

  5. Jul 3

    This Mindset Shift Will Change How You Wait

    Waiting can feel like a room with no windows: you keep checking the door, re-reading the same signs, and wondering why everyone else seems to get called forward first. We sit in that tension and talk about what Jesus says in Matthew 6 when worry starts creeping in, not because our needs are small, but because waiting can do real work on our hearts. If you’re waiting for love, healing, direction, restoration, a diagnosis, provision, or your next step, you’ll hear language for what you’re carrying and a gentler way to hold it.  We unpack the “waiting room” mindset and the comparison spiral that comes with it: watching other people get engaged, buy homes, have babies, or land opportunities while you feel stuck in the same season. We name the lie that quietly steals your life one day at a time: “my life will begin when…” Then we slow down on a key line from Scripture, “Seek first the kingdom of God,” and talk about what that really means. It’s not a command to stop hoping. It’s an invitation to stop making the outcome the center of your world, and to choose God’s presence, peace, and joy today.  You’ll also hear why waiting is not evidence that God has forgotten you. Over and over in the Bible, waiting is where God forms people, prepares them, and grows their faith. We close with practical ways to live fully while you wait and one question to carry into your week: what am I seeking first? If this encouraged you, subscribe, share this with a friend who feels behind, and leave a review so more people can find 1 True Talks. Support the show

  6. Jun 19

    5 Traits That Instantly Make You More Attractive in Dating

    Most people think attraction is built with looks, status, or the perfect line. But you already know that isn’t the whole story because you’ve met “perfect on paper” people who somehow felt flat, and you’ve met others who instantly felt magnetic without trying. We’re naming what’s really happening in those moments and how to build it in a way that’s genuine, faith-rooted, and sustainable. We walk through five traits that make someone instantly more attractive in dating: emotional presence, real curiosity, lightness and joy, quiet confidence, and kindness in the small moments. We talk about why being fully present is so rare now, how deeper questions create natural connection, and why joy can be the difference between pressure and ease on a first date. We also unpack the difference between confidence and “proving” confidence, especially when your identity is grounded in who God says you are rather than what someone thinks of you. The biggest takeaway is simple and freeing: attraction is not about performing. It’s about alignment, becoming rooted in who you were created to be, and showing up with steady energy that people can actually feel. If you’re ready for deeper connection and healthier relationship patterns, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a comment. Support the show

  7. Jun 5

    5 Ways to Let Yourself Fall In Love

    Love can start to feel like a checklist: secure the relationship, lock in the timeline, decode every text, avoid every mistake. But what if the thing you’re craving isn’t more strategy, it’s permission to actually fall in love again? We’re talking about five ways to let yourself fall in love with open hands, rooted faith, and a calmer nervous system, especially if modern dating has trained you to guard, brace, and overthink. We begin with a hard truth I see all the time: control can disguise itself as “wisdom”. Becoming poor in spirit means I stop trying to orchestrate my love story behind the scenes and invite God into the real-time mess, not just the polished prayers. Then we go to the part that doesn’t sound romantic but changes everything: mourning. If my heart is still carrying what broke it, I can’t fully receive something new. Healing creates space for softness, trust, and healthy intimacy. From there, we unpack meekness as strength under surrender, the kind that refuses to chase, prove, or cling to someone who isn’t choosing me. Finally, we sit with a grounding question for Christian dating and faith-based relationships: is my God bigger than my fear? When anxiety hits, who do I run to first, and what is that doing to my choices? You’ll hear a simple prayer that helps you respond with peace instead of panic, and a closing reminder to be expectant without striving. Support the show

  8. May 29

    Neuroscience Of Romantic Love For Real Relationships

    Romantic love can feel like magic, but the brain tells a clearer story and it is even more surprising. We talk with Dr. Lucy Brown, a professor of neurology who helped pioneer brain-imaging research on romantic love, about why love can take over your attention, distort your priorities, and make you feel euphoric and anxious at the same time. When you understand that romantic love recruits deep survival and reward systems, it stops looking like “lack of willpower” and starts looking like biology doing its job.  We dig into how romantic love differs from lust, friendship, and long-term attachment, and why attachment pulls in more of the thinking brain where real-life questions live: trust, care, memory, compatibility, and the life you build together. Dr. Brown also shares a fascinating finding from follow-up research: people who stay together show reduced activity in brain regions linked to negative judgment when viewing their new partner, suggesting that successful bonding can involve suspending harsh evaluation early on.  If you are single and wondering whether you have ever been “really in love,” you will love the practical tools here, including the Passionate Love Scale and the hallmark sign of early-stage passion: intrusive thinking you cannot switch off. For couples feeling stuck, we explore relationship advice grounded in neuroscience, like deliberately remembering the beginning to reactivate the brain reward system and learning to balance irritations with the traits you truly value.  Take the Passionate Love Scale Quiz Here: https://theanatomyoflove.com/relationship-quizzes/the-passionate-love-scale/ If this helped you think differently about dating, attachment theory, or long-term relationship health, subscribe or share this with a friend.  Support the show

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Professional Matchmaker of over a decade, premier relationship coach and founder of 1 True Match Matchmaking, Renee Richel is your source for Christian dating and relationships. In each episode Renee and her special guest dive into difficult questions and hot new topics.

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  • Creator
    Renee Richel
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    215
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 1 True Talks
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