‘7 Myths about Singleness,’ with Sam Allberry

Sam Allberry joins the crew to discuss his new book, '7 Myths about Singleness.'

Sam Allberry

Sam helps to unravel some of the modern assumptions around being single in the church and culture, as well as share his experience of being a single minister.

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7 Myths about Singleness

Timestamps

0:00
Intro & the myths about singleness
2:50
The Bible’s positive view of singleness + the differences between singleness and celibacy
7:15
Wrestling with the idea of singleness being or not being a gift
10:30
The modern assumptions influencing the discussion of singleness
14:30
How singles can have a felt sense of family without a nuclear family of their own
21:25
The challenges of being a single minister
28:10
Why singleness is not impossible but also not easy + the difference in challenges facing single men and single women
37:30
Practical ways singles can have a sense of God’s calling on their life and how the church can help singles
41:15
Conclusion

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