UNITE Christian Singles's Podcast
31 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThe dating world can be challenging and if you're a Christian it can be tough to navigate at times. Each week Jane & Robin dive into a topic related to the ever changing dating culture we live in today. We hope to revive hope, ignite faith, and help singles prepare for the promise of marriage.
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Becoming the One Part 3: Relationship with Others
April 23, 2021 05:00 - 14 minutes - 27.1 MBPart 3 of 3 in our series Becoming the one. In this episode we discuss how to learn to do relationship with others in a healthy way and how the first two steps help us do that
Becoming the ONE Part 2
April 16, 2021 05:00 - 5 minutes - 10.7 MBPart 2 of 3 in our series Becoming the one. In this episode we discuss working on our relationship with ourself and the importance of healing in our singleness.
Becoming the ONE Part 1
April 09, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 28.4 MBWe talk a lot about finding the one but what about becoming the ONE? This is part 1 of our 3 part series on BECOMING the ONE! There are three parts to becoming the one, repair your relationship with God, repair your relationship with yourself, then work on relationship with others. Not only is it the Great Commandment to love the Lord your God with all your heart and to love your neighbor as yourself but it is the recipe for getting your life on track and becoming the one!
Trauma Can Be Healed
April 02, 2021 05:00 - 5 minutes - 10.4 MBThis is a quick 5 minute video explaining what trauma and triggers are, we explain the two types of trauma and how to walk through a trigger with Holy Spirit!
Don't try to fix people
March 26, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 51 MBHolding space means being physically, mentally, and emotionally present for someone. It means putting your focus on someone to support them as they feel their feelings. As much as you will feel the need to fix, solve or defend, the point of holding space is to make the conversation about their experience and not about yours. Creating this safe space is the most loving thing you can do for another person....it can also be very difficult. Join us as Jane and Robin dive deep into this topic and...
Befriending our Emotions
March 19, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 55.9 MBEmotions can sometimes feel mysterious and overwhelming but learning to name them and use them as data can be a very useful tool. Learning to bridge the gap between thinking and feeling will allow us to be powerful and respond instead of react. In this episode we will dive deep into what emotions are, why we have them and how to make them our friend instead of something we need to avoid.
What is your love style?
March 12, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutes - 51.4 MBLove styles are how we show up in relationships and what feels like love to us. We all have a love style that has developed from birth and early childhood that we bring into our emotionally intimate relationships as an adult. In this episode we will dive deep into this topic and break down the six love styles and the history behind them.
He is Faithful Friday: Seth & Michelle Clifton
March 04, 2021 00:39 - 46 minutes - 84.9 MBJoin us as we listen to this powerful story of how these two dedicated their lives to following Jesus and He led them to each other. They have built a marriage from a beautiful friendship.
E19: What is Self Abandonment?
February 26, 2021 12:46 - 23 minutes - 42.2 MBHave you ever known you needed to say something but didn't? Have you ever wanted to say no but didn't? Have you ever stopped pursuing a dream because your friends thought it was silly? These are all forms of self abandonment. Join us as we talk about why we do this and what we can do to start honoring ourselves instead.
E3 of 4: Minisode with Derek D - No one will love you like Jesus
February 19, 2021 06:00 - 4 minutes - 8.82 MBJoin us as Derek Diaz shares some nuggets of wisdom from his journey. In this episode we discuss contentment in the love of Jesus.
E1 of 4: Minisode with Derek D - The Fruit of Singleness
February 19, 2021 06:00 - 2 minutes - 4.31 MBJoin us as Derek Diaz shares some nuggets of wisdom from his journey. In this episode we discuss knowing your season and discovering the fruit you can only receive in your single season.
E4 of 4: Minisode with Derek D - Do you want to be seen my them or Him?
February 19, 2021 06:00 - 3 minutes - 6.65 MBJoin us as Derek Diaz shares some nuggets of wisdom from his journey. In this episode we discuss our culture's desire to be seen by man more than Jesus.
E2 of 4: Minisode with Derek D - What does it mean when I say "I do"?
February 19, 2021 06:00 - 2 minutes - 5.16 MBJoin us as Derek Diaz shares some nuggets of wisdom from his journey. In this episode we discuss what it really means when you say "I do".
E18: I tried Christianity and it failed me, I sought after Jesus and He filled me
February 12, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 45.8 MBDerek Diaz joins us to share his story through betrayal, Christianity and ultimately to the feet of Jesus.
E17: Learning Self-Awareness through the Enneagram
February 05, 2021 06:00 - 36 minutes - 66.3 MBBecoming aware of yourself is a great tool in preparing for relationships. Bringing a healthy level of self-awareness is valuable in communication and conflict resolution. In this episode Ashley Garza joins us as we dive deep into what the Enneagram is and how it can be used as a tool to help you become self-aware
E16: Its better to BE single than WISH you were!
January 29, 2021 06:00 - 19 minutes - 35.6 MBSometimes we find ourselves in a relationship that is really hard and we think "this is just where unconditional love kicks in." We want to challenge that belief and remind you that unconditional love is only in covenant, after marriage. If dating is hard, your relationship after marriage will be really hard. Join us as we dive in deep and give ways to know if your in a relational mismatch and what to do about it!
E15: Is it Love or Infatuation?
January 22, 2021 14:43 - 21 minutes - 38.8 MBIn Gary Thomas' book The Sacred Search, he likens infatuation to an hour glass, there is enough sand in there to last 12-18 months, Danny Silk calls infatuation "la la land", its an exciting time of strong feelings and excitement, but it is temporary. Join us as we discuss the difference between love and infatuation and how to make sure you are being wise and intentional in your pursuit of marriage.
E14 How to manage triggers
January 15, 2021 06:00 - 22 minutes - 41 MBThis is part 2 of last week's talk on trauma. In this episode we discuss how trauma comes back as a reaction, not a memory. Those reactions are called triggers. We will dive into this topic and discuss what is happening to your brain when you are triggered and how to manage it.
E13: What is Trauma?
January 08, 2021 06:00 - 23 minutes - 42.1 MBThere are lots of different types of trauma. Sometimes its big things like abuse and sometimes its much more subtle like not feeling like you belong or being able to have a voice as a child. None of us have been lucky enough to escape trauma completely, in this episode, Jane and Robin dive deep into what a healthy pain cycle should look like, what kinds of trauma there are and how your unresolved trauma may be affecting your life today.
He is Faithful Friday: Michael & Lisa
January 01, 2021 06:00 - 58 minutes - 108 MBMichael and Lisa were both married for 20 years and each lost their spouses to death. This is a beautiful story of how the Lord brought these two together and created a thriving marriage, blended family and a ministry for singles!
E11: A journey out of Co-dependency into Sonship
December 25, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutes - 52 MBI was addicted to relationships and being chosen. I was extremely co-dependent and would do almost anything to keep a relationship. I lost myself many times and this is my journey out of that. This is the story of how God delivered me from co-dependency.
E10: How do I set healthy boundaries?
December 18, 2020 06:00 - 22 minutes - 41.9 MBHealthy boundaries are meant to protect you, they do not keep people out. They are not an attempt to control others but set limits on what you are wiling to tolerate. Healthy boundaries keep things in: joy, peace, love, time, energy Healthy boundaries keep things out: disrespect, irresponsibility, time consuming/high maintenance relationships etc... Join us as we walk through this!
E9: Am I powerless in my relationships?
December 11, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutes - 52.5 MBSo many of us want so badly to be chosen that we give ourselves away in exchange for acceptance. We shrink down, we don't like to have an opinion, and we end up losing ourselves along the way. In this episode we will talk about what it means to be powerless and how to move from powerless to powerful!
E8: He is Faithful Friday: Laura & Travis
December 04, 2020 15:21 - 35 minutes - 65.5 MBWe don't hear enough about happy marriages these days. This is a beautiful story of restoration and the faithfulness of God. There were many nuggets of wisdom dropped in this episode!
E7: Forgiveness after Betrayal
November 28, 2020 15:50 - 30 minutes - 55.3 MBCheryl Pruitt shares her story of forgiveness after a deep betrayal by someone she loved dearly. She shares with us some practical tools for walking through trauma and forgiving.
E6: Preparing for the Promise from a Man's Perspecive with Jordan Madden
November 20, 2020 15:00 - 37 minutes - 68.2 MBA Godly man's perspective on preparing for marriage, Godly pursuit and leadership, online dating and much more!
E5: Connection
November 13, 2020 15:00 - 34 minutes - 62.6 MBOur minds are hard wired for connection but our experience in life can cause us to rewire ourselves for protection. In order to be successful in relationships we have to learn how to connect. Connection has to be the goal! Listen as we open up this topic and discuss connection and love languages!
E4: He is Faithful Friday with Jordan & Amanda Madden
November 12, 2020 17:28 - 41 minutes - 75.4 MBThe first Friday of each month we share stories of God's faithfulness in relationships. We hope these stories will ignite hope in your heart and be a reminder that no matter what you feel right now, HE IS FAITHFUL!
E3: Intimacy - IN-TO-ME-SEE
October 30, 2020 14:00 - 29 minutes - 54.2 MBIntimacy can be scary and in a culture that is so quick to move on to the next thing it's risky. Jane & Robin talk about what intimacy is, why it's is important and how to practice it.
E2: Loneliness + Heartsickness
October 23, 2020 14:00 - 29 minutes - 54.3 MB2020 has been a hard year for many. #Singles have spent more time alone and loneliness + heartsickness are very real struggles for many of us. Jane and Robin open up this topic and talk about why we get lonely and to do when loneliness and heartsickness do come.
E1: Soulmates: Are you looking for your soulmate?
October 16, 2020 14:00 - 18 minutes - 33.4 MBJane & Robin open up the topic of soulmates. We live in a find the "one" culture and we want to know where that idea came from and what the Bible says about it. Should a single Christian be looking or their soulmate?