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One of the heartbeats of The Synchrony Project is to transform Apostolic Dating Culture so that our kids, and other young children, have a fighting chance at truly Apostolic mate selection. In this episode, Megan and Steven dive into how they're beginning to talk about dating with their children (ages 4 and 6) and what their hopes are for each of them when they step into their dating season in the future. P.S. If you want to go see the Bob Ross tutorial Megan was using while she was painting, check out the original tutorial here, and then check our Instagram to see how her version turned out! https://youtu.be/0uVe8T-vVVg?si=iEjwkcpOVzM7iCba  Stay to the end to check out original music from Ben Drummond! Reproduced with permission. Check out this song on SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/0wkDKiF9oBGi6azBvm  Interested in matchmaking? Ladies, our pipeline is currently closed to female applicants, but will re-open in the Spring. Visit our website to join the waiting list. Men can get started for free and meet their first match at no cost. Check https://www.synchronyproject.com to register.  Men: Join the Discord server here! https://discord.gg/hqZmtuMws9 Singles at SEA 2026:  We'll be setting sail February 6-9, 2026 out of Miami, Florida on Wonder of the Seas and visiting The Bahamas! Still booking as long as cabins are available. Call Chelsea Fennell at 864-901-8233 Email: [email protected] Sis. Dana Green with questions: (832) 603-2182 Get the From Singles, to Shepherds Info Guide Here! https://the-synchrony-project.mykajabi.com/from-singles-to-shepherds Contact: If you want to join the conversation about this topic and give your thoughts, reach out on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or at [email protected]. Learn more about our matchmaking services and dating resources at https://synchronyproject.com. Intro music by: Balloon Planet, "Write Your Own Story," https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/write-your-own-story/135437 Outro music by: Benjamin Drummond, "Just Like Me" https://on.soundcloud.com/0wkDKiF9oBGi6azBvm 

You keep approaching people who seem like reasonable matches for you--you're both bringing the same number of attractive attributes to the table. But even so, you're struggling to meet someone who feels that both of you are 'equally matched.' In this episode, Megan and Steven rely on a metaphor of the dating marketplace to illustrate why men and women are talking past each other about what they're looking for and what they're bringing to the proverbial table. Stay to the end to check out original music from Ben Drummond! Reproduced with permission. Check out this song on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/benjamin-drummond-836273752/stones-at-the-altar-when-they  Interested in matchmaking? Ladies, our pipeline is currently closed to female applicants, but will re-open in the Spring. Visit our website to join the waiting list. Men can get started for free and meet their first match at no cost. Check https://www.synchronyproject.com to register.  Men: Join the Discord server here! https://discord.gg/hqZmtuMws9 Singles at SEA 2026:  We'll be setting sail February 6-9, 2026 out of Miami, Florida on Wonder of the Seas and visiting The Bahamas! Still booking as long as cabins are available. Call Chelsea Fennell at 864-901-8233 Email: [email protected] Sis. Dana Green with questions: (832) 603-2182 Get the From Singles, to Shepherds Info Guide Here! https://the-synchrony-project.mykajabi.com/from-singles-to-shepherds Contact: If you want to join the conversation about this topic and give your thoughts, reach out on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or at [email protected]. Learn more about our matchmaking services and dating resources at https://synchronyproject.com. Intro music by: Balloon Planet, "Write Your Own Story," https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/write-your-own-story/135437 Outro music by: Benjamin Drummond, "Stones At the Altar (When They Stayed)" https://soundcloud.com/benjamin-drummond-836273752/stones-at-the-altar-when-they 

Dating and marriage has--for most of human history-- been more about power than about love. Maybe it still is! Are your dating preferences about your values, or are they about accumulating power? In this episode, Megan and Steven discuss the origins of dating power dynamics, and how as Christians we're called to choose partners who will make us conduits of Christ's power, not hoarders of power for our own use.  Interested in matchmaking? Ladies, our pipeline is currently closed to female applicants, but will re-open in the Spring. Men can get started for free and meet their first match at no cost. Check https://www.synchronyproject.com to register.  Men: Join the Discord server here! https://discord.gg/hqZmtuMws9 Singles at SEA 2026: Payment due November 23rd, 2025! We'll be setting sail February 6-9, 2026 out of Miami, Florida on Wonder of the Seas and visiting The Bahamas! Prices subject to change, but you only need $200 to book a cabin/$100 per person if you book with a friend. Call Chelsea Fennell at 864-901-8233 Email: [email protected] Sis. Dana Green with questions: (832) 603-2182 Get the From Singles, to Shepherds Info Guide Here! https://the-synchrony-project.mykajabi.com/from-singles-to-shepherds Contact: If you want to join the conversation about this topic and give your thoughts, reach out on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or at [email protected]. Learn more about our matchmaking services and dating resources at https://synchronyproject.com. Intro/Outro music by: Balloon Planet, "Write Your Own Story," https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/write-your-own-story/135437

The New Year can be exciting, and also demoralizing, especially if you expected this year to be very different than the last. In this episode, Megan sits down for a cozy, encouraging chat directed at Singles who feel like their holiday season has a dark cloud. Be encouraged, and Happy New Year! 50% off of your matchmaking experience until the end of the year, and men can get started for free! Check https://www.synchronyproject.com to register.  Men: Join the Discord server here! https://discord.gg/hqZmtuMws9 Singles at SEA 2026: Payment due November 23rd, 2025! We'll be setting sail February 6-9, 2026 out of Miami, Florida on Wonder of the Seas and visiting The Bahamas! Prices subject to change, but you only need $200 to book a cabin/$100 per person if you book with a friend. Call Chelsea Fennell at 864-901-8233 Email: [email protected] Sis. Dana Green with questions: (832) 603-2182 Get the From Singles, to Shepherds Info Guide Here! https://the-synchrony-project.mykajabi.com/from-singles-to-shepherds Contact: If you want to join the conversation about this topic and give your thoughts, reach out on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or at [email protected]. Learn more about our matchmaking services and dating resources at https://synchronyproject.com. Intro/Outro music by: Balloon Planet, "Write Your Own Story," https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/write-your-own-story/135437

Merry Christmas! In this (rather unhinged) episode, Megan and Steven talk through some real stories of dating red and green flags that they've seen from real dating couples (AKA their Naughty and Nice lists). We wish all of you a blessed and happy holiday season! 50% off of your matchmaking experience until the end of the year, and men can get started for free! Check https://www.synchronyproject.com to register.  Men: Join the Discord server here! https://discord.gg/hqZmtuMws9 Singles at SEA 2026: Payment due November 23rd, 2025! We'll be setting sail February 6-9, 2026 out of Miami, Florida on Wonder of the Seas and visiting The Bahamas! Prices subject to change, but you only need $200 to book a cabin/$100 per person if you book with a friend. Call Chelsea Fennell at 864-901-8233 Email: [email protected] Get the From Singles, to Shepherds Info Guide Here! https://the-synchrony-project.mykajabi.com/from-singles-to-shepherds Contact: If you want to join the conversation about this topic and give your thoughts, reach out on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or at [email protected]. Learn more about our matchmaking services and dating resources at https://synchronyproject.com. Intro/Outro music by: Balloon Planet, "Write Your Own Story," https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/write-your-own-story/135437

The numbers don't lie, and sometimes the numbers of how many available men there are compared to available women feel staggering. In this episode, Steven and Megan chat a bit about the numbers and why God has been reminding them that He's the one in control of what comes next.  50% off of your matchmaking experience until the end of the year, and men can get started for free! Check https://www.synchronyproject.com to register.  Men: Join the Discord server here! https://discord.gg/hqZmtuMws9 Singles at SEA 2026: Payment due November 23rd, 2025! We'll be setting sail February 6-9, 2026 out of Miami, Florida on Wonder of the Seas and visiting The Bahamas! Prices subject to change, but you only need $200 to book a cabin/$100 per person if you book with a friend. Call Chelsea Fennell at 864-901-8233 Email: [email protected] Get the From Singles, to Shepherds Info Guide Here! https://the-synchrony-project.mykajabi.com/from-singles-to-shepherds Contact: If you want to join the conversation about this topic and give your thoughts, reach out on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or at [email protected]. Learn more about our matchmaking services and dating resources at https://synchronyproject.com. Intro/Outro music by: Balloon Planet, "Write Your Own Story," https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/write-your-own-story/135437

If you've ever been 'let down gently' by a dating prospect, then you know two things: it's not actually 'gentle,' and it often feels dishonest. You may have even experienced that a few times, and heard the same reasons repeated over and over. In this episode, Steven and Megan discuss the most common reasons singles give for why they want to stop talking, and how you can actually let someone down in an honest, respectful, and authentic way. Men: Join the Discord server here! https://discord.gg/hqZmtuMws9 Also, men can meet your first match FOR FREE right now. Email [email protected] for more information. Singles at SEA 2026: Payment due November 23rd, 2025! We'll be setting sail February 6-9, 2026 out of Miami, Florida on Wonder of the Seas and visiting The Bahamas! Prices subject to change, but you only need $200 to book a cabin/$100 per person if you book with a friend. Call Chelsea Fennell at 864-901-8233 Email: [email protected] Get the From Singles, to Shepherds Info Guide Here! https://the-synchrony-project.mykajabi.com/from-singles-to-shepherds Contact: If you want to join the conversation about this topic and give your thoughts, reach out on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or at [email protected]. Learn more about our matchmaking services and dating resources at https://synchronyproject.com. Intro/Outro music by: Balloon Planet, "Write Your Own Story," https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/write-your-own-story/135437

If your last season of dating was in the 1980's, 1990's, or early 2000's, then today's dating landscape probably looks like the surface of Mars. Technology now mediates our early dating interactions, and you need to be aware of how to navigate in this brave, new world of social media scams and difficult-to-interpret emojis. In this episode, Steven and Megan discuss the massive cultural changes that have taken place since the late 90's in terms of where we date and how we communicate, and how people of different generations can adapt to the new landscape and build thriving connections.  (Quick aside): This episode has some background noise and is occasionally interrupted by a beeping baby monitor; thanks for your patience.  Men: Join the Discord server here! https://discord.gg/hqZmtuMws9 Also, men can meet your first match FOR FREE right now. Email [email protected] for more information. Singles at SEA 2026: Payment due November 23rd, 2025! We'll be setting sail February 6-9, 2026 out of Miami, Florida on Wonder of the Seas and visiting The Bahamas! Prices subject to change, but you only need $200 to book a cabin/$100 per person if you book with a friend. Call Chelsea Fennell at 864-901-8233 Email: [email protected] Get the From Singles, to Shepherds Info Guide Here! https://the-synchrony-project.mykajabi.com/from-singles-to-shepherds Contact: If you want to join the conversation about this topic and give your thoughts, reach out on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or at [email protected]. Learn more about our matchmaking services and dating resources at https://synchronyproject.com. Intro/Outro music by: Balloon Planet, "Write Your Own Story," https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/write-your-own-story/135437

So you've met someone, and they seem really interested in a relationship! But then you suddenly learn that they're talking to other people at the same time. Should the 'talking' relationship be exclusive? In this episode, Megan and Steven discuss this common dating headache and provide some suggestions for how to address it. Spoiler that will surprise no one: clear communication wins every time. Men: Join the Discord server here! https://discord.gg/hqZmtuMws9 Also, men can meet your first match FOR FREE right now. Email [email protected] for more information. Singles at SEA 2026: Payment due November 23rd, 2025! We'll be setting sail February 6-9, 2026 out of Miami, Florida on Wonder of the Seas and visiting The Bahamas! Prices subject to change, but you only need $200 to book a cabin/$100 per person if you book with a friend. Call Chelsea Fennell at 864-901-8233 Email: [email protected] Get the From Singles, to Shepherds Info Guide Here! https://the-synchrony-project.mykajabi.com/from-singles-to-shepherds Contact: If you want to join the conversation about this topic and give your thoughts, reach out on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or at [email protected]. Learn more about our matchmaking services and dating resources at https://synchronyproject.com. Intro/Outro music by: Balloon Planet, "Write Your Own Story," https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/write-your-own-story/135437

In last week's episode, we talked about the 'sinkhole' swallowing Apostolic men and why we should be paying attention to it. In this episode, Megan and Steven discuss why that gap is so difficult to close with traditional approaches to Men's Ministry, and what they're doing to bridge it.  Men: Join the Discord server here! https://discord.gg/hqZmtuMws9 Also, men can meet your first match FOR FREE right now. Email [email protected] for more information. Singles at SEA 2026: We'll be setting sail February 6-9, 2026 out of Miami, Florida on Wonder of the Seas and visiting The Bahamas! Prices subject to change, but you only need $200 to book a cabin/$100 per person if you book with a friend. Call Chelsea Fennell at 864-901-8233 Email: [email protected] Get the From Singles, to Shepherds Info Guide Here! https://the-synchrony-project.mykajabi.com/from-singles-to-shepherds Contact: If you want to join the conversation about this topic and give your thoughts, reach out on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or at [email protected]. Learn more about our matchmaking services and dating resources at https://synchronyproject.com. Intro/Outro music by: Balloon Planet, "Write Your Own Story," https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/write-your-own-story/135437

Where have all the "good men" gone? We've been wrestling with this question for two years, and frankly we didn't want to believe that there was the massive gender disparity in committed Apostolics that people were telling us was there. In this episode, Megan and Steven correct some of their failed demographic assumptions and visualize a hypothesis that they think is pulling our future husbands, fathers, and leaders from the Church, sometimes while they are still boys. Men: You can meet your first match FOR FREE right now. Email [email protected] for more information. Singles at SEA 2026: We'll be setting sail February 6-9, 2026 out of Miami, Florida on Wonder of the Seas and visiting The Bahamas! Prices subject to change, but you only need $200 to book a cabin/$100 per person if you book with a friend. Call Chelsea Fennell at 864-901-8233 Email: [email protected] Get the From Singles, to Shepherds Info Guide Here! https://the-synchrony-project.mykajabi.com/from-singles-to-shepherds Contact: If you want to join the conversation about this topic and give your thoughts, reach out on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or at [email protected]. Learn more about our matchmaking services and dating resources at https://synchronyproject.com. Intro/Outro music by: Balloon Planet, "Write Your Own Story," https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/write-your-own-story/135437

If you've battled through difficult emotions around weight and health, and their relationship to your dating life, this one is for you. In this episode, Megan sits down with Certified Nutrition Coach Liv Hill, who after losing over 150lbs naturally a decade ago has dedicated her energies toward serving the Church by bettering the health of its people. The goal of this podcast is NOT to push anyone to lose weight, nor does it provide medical or nutritional guidance for any individuals; you should discuss any changes to your diet with your healthcare provider. Instead, this chat focuses on why taking control of your health as a Single person can change the landscape of your entire life, not just your love life.  You can learn more about Liv and her team at: https://www.livhillnutrition.net/ https://www.instagram.com/liv.hill.nutrition/  Listen to Liv's podcast here: https://www.livhillnutrition.net/podcast  Men: You can meet your first match FOR FREE right now. Email [email protected] for more information. Singles at SEA 2026: We'll be setting sail February 6-9, 2026 out of Miami, Florida on Wonder of the Seas and visiting The Bahamas! Prices subject to change, but you only need $200 to book a cabin/$100 per person if you book with a friend. Call Chelsea Fennell at 864-901-8233 Email: [email protected] Get the From Singles, to Shepherds Info Guide Here! https://the-synchrony-project.mykajabi.com/from-singles-to-shepherds Contact: If you want to join the conversation about this topic and give your thoughts, reach out on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or at [email protected]. Learn more about our matchmaking services and dating resources at https://synchronyproject.com. Intro/Outro music by: Balloon Planet, "Write Your Own Story," https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/write-your-own-story/135437

Please note: This episode will cover topics suited to adult audiences, including pornography, sexuality, and addiction. This is our second episode containing a frank discussion about pornography addiction and its impact on dating and marriage in the church. Our goal here is twofold: we want people who are struggling with pornography addiction to feel seen and have hope, and we want those who have not been exposed to pornography to develop a compassionate outlook on this addiction, without diminishing the reality that it's one of the most destructive tools used by the Enemy to keep people lonely. We hope this helps you, and we ask that you approach this conversation respectfully and with your 'spiritual ears' wide open. Resources for anyone struggling with pornography addiction can be found at: https://apostolicmoralpurity.com/ Men: You can meet your first match FOR FREE right now. Email [email protected] for more information. Singles at SEA 2026: We'll be setting sail February 6-9, 2026 out of Miami, Florida on Wonder of the Seas and visiting The Bahamas! Prices subject to change, but you only need $200 to book a cabin/$100 per person if you book with a friend. Call Chelsea Fennell at 864-901-8233 Email: [email protected] Get the From Singles, to Shepherds Info Guide Here! https://the-synchrony-project.mykajabi.com/from-singles-to-shepherds Contact: If you want to join the conversation about this topic and give your thoughts, reach out on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or at [email protected]. Learn more about our matchmaking services and dating resources at https://synchronyproject.com. Intro/Outro music by: Balloon Planet, "Write Your Own Story," https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/write-your-own-story/135437  

Please note: This episode will cover topics suited to adult audiences, including pornography, sexuality, and addiction. Hey folks: Steven and Megan here. This episode is a deep dive into our personal history with pornography and its impact on our relationship. Our goal here is twofold: we want people who are struggling with pornography addiction to feel seen and have hope, and we want those who have not been exposed to pornography to develop a compassionate outlook on this addiction, without diminishing the reality that it's one of the most destructive tools used by the Enemy to keep people lonely. We hope this helps you, and we ask that you approach this conversation respectfully and with your 'spiritual ears' wide open. Resources for anyone struggling with pornography addiction can be found at: https://apostolicmoralpurity.com/  Men: You can meet your first match FOR FREE right now. Email [email protected] for more information. Singles at SEA 2026: We'll be setting sail February 6-9, 2026 out of Miami, Florida on Wonder of the Seas and visiting The Bahamas! Prices subject to change, but you only need $200 to book a cabin/$100 per person if you book with a friend. Call Chelsea Fennell at 864-901-8233 Email: [email protected] Get the From Singles, to Shepherds Info Guide Here! https://the-synchrony-project.mykajabi.com/from-singles-to-shepherds Contact: If you want to join the conversation about this topic and give your thoughts, reach out on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or at [email protected]. Learn more about our matchmaking services and dating resources at https://synchronyproject.com. Intro/Outro music by: Balloon Planet, "Write Your Own Story," https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/write-your-own-story/135437

Erik and Stephanie met over a Synchrony call and felt an immediate connection, but that didn't mean that the road to forever would be smooth. Now, months into their new marriage, Megan and Steven sit with them to hear about how God crafted their story and helped them overcome the challenges that came with the big changes he had in store for them. Men: You can meet your first match FOR FREE right now. Email [email protected] for more information. Singles at SEA 2026: We'll be setting sail February 6-9, 2026 out of Miami, Florida on Wonder of the Seas and visiting The Bahamas! Prices subject to change, but you only need $200 to book a cabin/$100 per person if you book with a friend. Call Chelsea Fennell at 864-901-8233 Email: [email protected] Get the From Singles, to Shepherds Info Guide Here! https://the-synchrony-project.mykajabi.com/from-singles-to-shepherds Contact: If you want to join the conversation about this topic and give your thoughts, reach out on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or at [email protected]. Learn more about our matchmaking services and dating resources at https://synchronyproject.com. Intro/Outro music by: Balloon Planet, "Write Your Own Story," https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/write-your-own-story/135437