Embracing Your Unapologetic Weird Christian Singleness with Mary B Safrit The Kind of Love

Aaron talks with guest Mary B Safrit about the myths of being a Christian single and how to embrace your most unapologetic weird self.
 
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SHOW NOTES Intro
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Welcome to TKOL Podcast.. I'm Aaron Tosti.
A while back a good friend of mine said I should write a book called "The kind of love I'm getting I don't want, and the kind of love I want I ain't getting." an autobiography of weird love stories... so I made it into a podcast.
Not only to share my stories, but other peoples stories... maybe even yours.
Love gets weird some times right ? ...tell me about it
 
40 sec  — Intro Narration by Aaron
 
Welcome, my podcast people, to a journey of self-discovery and unapologetic weirdness. In this episode, we dive into the world of Christian single-ness, exploring the myths and narratives that shape experiences as a single adult. If this
 
My guest Mary B joining us covers a spectrum of this conversation from the myth of the ideal Christian woman to hilarious dating stories and anecdotes. She leaves no stone unturned.
 
Mary B's mission is to help singles navigate the complexities of modern dating. From writing for a Christian audience to producing live events, her journey is as inspiring as it is relatable.
 
Our unexpected encounter on a ride share ride that sparked a deeper conversation between us, sharing experiences of loneliness to the power of storytelling therapy.
 
With laughter and introspection, we tackle the myths surrounding singleness and the pressure to conform to societal expectations. Mary B's hilarious dating stories and candid reflections on mindset shifts offer a refreshing take on the dating scene and just knowing that it is OK to be single.
 
So grab your favorite beverage as we start off chatting about coffee and Mary B's love for oat milk, as we take you on this rollercoaster ride of laughter, insight, and unabashed weirdness.
 
And if you stay til the end you'll hear about Mary B's interesting singles test that helps you approach going to weddings and embracing your quirks.Because in a world of funny and confusing dating experiences, owning your unapologetic inner weirdo might actually be the ultimate superpower.
 
 
 
2:50 min - Starting Banter
 
Aaron likes banter to get his day going
Espresso gets Mary B’s day going
Mary B will die on that hill of oat milk… Aaron not so much.
Things get unhinged when  Mary B says “Mouth-feel”
 
4:50 min - Mary B helps singles
 
Aaron intro’s Mary B helping singles but not just a dating coach
She writes for a Christian audience
So much more to life than just dating for a single person
Mary B wants to fill the gap between what the church offers and what singles need
 
7:20 min - Mary B produces live events
 
Mary loves lives events and is and MC and Host
One of the things she does is variety shows
She loves being a fan girl
Her podcast interviews singles in the church
 
 
9:30 min - Why does Mary B help singles ?
 
It’s a massively underserved demographic in the church
Mary B stumbled into the process
Mary B moved to NY to become a singer
She has always loved writing, went to a writers group, brought an essay on being single
A friend thought she should write a book on her essay about single-ness, and her being an awkward person, and having conversations about dating and sex
She found her self doing a lot of research about the topic
She started her book 5 years ago
 
13:00 min - Robust Conversation about Singleness
 
She got curious about the topic of singleness
Everyone has a lot of opini