48 min
14: Singleness & Shedding Cultural Narratives with MaryB. Safrit Let It Matter Podcast
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- Christianity
In this episode, host Kelly Wolfe is joined by author, singles coach, and host of the Unsuitable Podcast, MaryB. Safrit, to discuss:
the dominant narratives singles tell the Church about what it means to be a single Christian in the American/Western church (and who is left out when we limit our thinking to one kind of single Christian)
dominant narratives the Church tells singles about themselves, God, their sin & need for constant accountability/supervision (what Kelly calls "roommate theology"), marriage, parenthood, sanctification, and wisdom
ways that single Christians can do internal work to wrestle with and ultimate shed, call out, and refuse to participate in messaging and narratives that either no longer serve them or are actively harmful, and more.
Additional Resources and Links mentioned in this episode:
Unsuitable with MaryB. Safrit Podcast, Season 9, Episode 1 where Kelly joined MaryB.'s podcast to discuss gender roles, purity culture, therapy, changing desires, and faith evolutions. (Available wherever you listen to podcasts; link goes to show site.)
Singles Coaching Interest Form (fill this out for a free 60-minute introductory coaching call); Singles Coaching website
MaryB's Book: The Single Christian's Church Survival Guide: How to Navigate Church Culture and Conversations Without Losing Your Mind
From the Let It Matter Blog: Kelly's journey of being consciously uncoupled and child-free https://letitmatter.com/blog/f/consciously-uncoupled-child-free
GUEST BIO: MaryB. Safrit is an author, producer, and singles coach passionate about closing the gap between what the church offers and what single Christians need. Her book, The Single Christian's Church Survival Guide: How to Navigate Church Culture and Conversations Without Losing Your Mind, is available on Amazon. You can listen to Unsuitable with MaryB. Safrit wherever you get your podcasts. Follow her on Instagram and TikTok @maryb.safrit. Check out more writings, resources, and freebies at marybsafrit.com.
In this episode, host Kelly Wolfe is joined by author, singles coach, and host of the Unsuitable Podcast, MaryB. Safrit, to discuss:
the dominant narratives singles tell the Church about what it means to be a single Christian in the American/Western church (and who is left out when we limit our thinking to one kind of single Christian)
dominant narratives the Church tells singles about themselves, God, their sin & need for constant accountability/supervision (what Kelly calls "roommate theology"), marriage, parenthood, sanctification, and wisdom
ways that single Christians can do internal work to wrestle with and ultimate shed, call out, and refuse to participate in messaging and narratives that either no longer serve them or are actively harmful, and more.
Additional Resources and Links mentioned in this episode:
Unsuitable with MaryB. Safrit Podcast, Season 9, Episode 1 where Kelly joined MaryB.'s podcast to discuss gender roles, purity culture, therapy, changing desires, and faith evolutions. (Available wherever you listen to podcasts; link goes to show site.)
Singles Coaching Interest Form (fill this out for a free 60-minute introductory coaching call); Singles Coaching website
MaryB's Book: The Single Christian's Church Survival Guide: How to Navigate Church Culture and Conversations Without Losing Your Mind
From the Let It Matter Blog: Kelly's journey of being consciously uncoupled and child-free https://letitmatter.com/blog/f/consciously-uncoupled-child-free
GUEST BIO: MaryB. Safrit is an author, producer, and singles coach passionate about closing the gap between what the church offers and what single Christians need. Her book, The Single Christian's Church Survival Guide: How to Navigate Church Culture and Conversations Without Losing Your Mind, is available on Amazon. You can listen to Unsuitable with MaryB. Safrit wherever you get your podcasts. Follow her on Instagram and TikTok @maryb.safrit. Check out more writings, resources, and freebies at marybsafrit.com.
48 min