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The Synchrony Podcast

Steven and Megan Keith

Our Apostolic dating culture needs some work. Let"s talk about how to date well, connect deeply, and heal loneliness in our churches.

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Ep. 47 Dating While Fat

The Synchrony Podcast ·

2025/01/13

Trigger Warning: diet culture, disordered eating, body image.Dating in a fat body is different than dating in a thin body, and is in some ways much more difficult.Our dating culture has internalized the thin preference that is deeply rooted in Western culture, and that preference leaves many people struggling to find someone who appreciates their body and sees them as an attractive potential partner. In this episode, Megan and Steven grapple with this difficult topic and provide data to

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53:09

Ep. 46 Location, Race, Age, Gender UPDATES

The Synchrony Podcast ·

2025/01/06

We've collected survey data from 427 Apostolic singles so far,and the data is starting to show us some interesting trends. In this episode, Steven and Megan answer questions like: where do most Synchrony respondents come from? What is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the respondent pool? How many respondents are in each age group, and how many are male/female?We're also giving away something pretty big! If you are a Single Apostolic male between the ages of 40 and 55, you can email us at

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57:00

Ep. 45 On Dating a Single Parent

The Synchrony Podcast ·

2024/12/31

In the final episode of 2025, Megan and Steven discuss the surprising reasons why it may or may not be a good idea for you to consider dating a single parent. Spoiler: if you're avoiding it entirely, you could be missing out! Thanks to everyone for listening this year. 2024 End-of-Year Sale: You can get 40% of your Apostolic Matchmaking Consultation by applying the code: LONELY_SNOW_MORE at checkout, or by clicking this

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Ep. 44 Maybe the Biggest Thing We've Done

The Synchrony Podcast ·

2024/12/23

Apostolic and Single? Take the "From Singles, to Shepherds" survey now! https://forms.gle/KTt8UZEMA8ipHreTA In this episode, Megan and Steven introduce what may be the largest initiative they've undertaken to understand the Apostolic single experience. We'll be using the survey above to gather as much data as we can about the impact of Loneliness on our Singles, and the consequent impact on the Church as a whole.Please copy the link and share it with anyone in your network who is also

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Ep. 43 Surviving the Holidays (and Falling Iguanas)

The Synchrony Podcast ·

2024/12/16

The holidays are rough if you're a Single Apostolic person OR a feral South Florida iguana, and we're here to support you in either case. In this short and sweet episode, Megan and Steven talk some tips for making it through the holidays without falling into temptation or angering the wildlife. 2024 End-of-Year Sale: You can get 40% of your Apostolic Matchmaking Consultation by applying the code: LONELY_SNOW_MORE at checkout, or by clicking this link:

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Ep. 42 Dating According to 5 Singles

The Synchrony Podcast ·

2024/12/09

How easy is it to meet someone at Bible College? How does it feel to date as an Apostolic after dating in the World? How likely are you to meet someone at your national youth events? Are there any great singles left in the Church? These are just a few of the questions we cover with the five young Singles we chatted with at ALJC National Youth Convention. Special thanks to Connor, Sarah, Emmanuel, Logan, and Brandon for spending time with us!2024 End-of-Year Sale: You can get 40% of your

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63:02

Ep. 41 Is Matchmaking Against God's Will? Feat....

The Synchrony Podcast ·

2024/11/24

Our end of year sale launches FRIDAY, 11/29! Scroll for details.Does using a matchmaker subvert the will of God? In this special interview, Megan and Steven sit down with Pastor and Apostolic thought-leader Rev. Jimmy Toney, who happens to also be their shepherd. Get ready for lots of laughs, some unfiltered opinions, and a wealth of wisdom on how the Church can address loneliness and build Kingdom families for His glory. Special thanks to Pastor Toney for his time! If you are a pastor or

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Ep. 40 How to Move from "Talking" to Dating

The Synchrony Podcast ·

2024/11/18

So you've been "talking" for weeks now, and all signs seem to point to the fact that both of you want more. How do you take this new relationship into "official" territory? In this episode, Steven and Megan break down the healthy, adult conversation that can propel your connection into a dating relationship. Interested in working with an Apostolic Matchmaker? Sign Up for Matchmaking @ https://synchronyproject.com Resources and Sales: #Synchpin Registration:

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80:57

Ep. 39 Better Than "Love at First Sight:" A Dating...

The Synchrony Podcast ·

2024/11/11

We've romanticized the idea of being swept off our feet by one look across a crowded room, but sometimes love blossoms more slowly, with better results. In this episode, Megan and Steven are joined by their dear friends Rev. Jennifer Peyton and Rev. Johnnie Peyton (EdD), whose commitment to their values of ministry and spiritual education drew them together gradually. Their story bucks all of the trends and is a great example of how values-driven dating can equip you for a marriage capable

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60:48

Ep. 38 The Idol That's Keeping You Lonely

The Synchrony Podcast ·

2024/11/04

What if the way you're choosing potential dates is actually what's keeping you from finding someone? You could be prioritizing something that scripture warns us not to care too much about, and it could keep you from the spouse that you need. In this episode, Megan and Steven launch into a spirited, unfiltered conversation about the idol that most singles are secretly worshipping--even if they don't realize it themselves.Interested in working with an Apostolic Matchmaker? Sign Up for

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Ep. 37 Values, Part 2: Unlocking HIS/HER Values

The Synchrony Podcast ·

2024/10/28

This is the second in a two-part series about identifying values, and this time Megan and Steven are talking all about how you can ascertain what someone else's values are early on in a dating relationship. They'd like to make a special shoutout to Killer Whales for making this episode possible.Interested in working with an Apostolic Matchmaker? Sign Up for Matchmaking @ https://synchronyproject.com Resources and Sales: #Synchpin Registration:

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57:41

Ep. 36 Your Values, Part 1

The Synchrony Podcast ·

2024/10/21

What are your values, and why do they matter to your dating journey? The Synchrony Approach revolves around identifying and utilizing your values to match you with great dating partners. In this episode, Megan and Steven break down what your values are and why they matter to your relationships. There's more on this to come, so stay tuned for part 2! Interested in working with an Apostolic Matchmaker? Sign Up for Matchmaking @ https://synchronyproject.com Resources and Sales: #Synchpin

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Ep. 35 How to Break Up Like an Apostolic

The Synchrony Podcast ·

2024/10/14

If the phrase "break up" makes you feel a bit squeamish, you probably need to listen to this episode. Healthy dating sometimes involves moving on when a relationship is no longer working, and very few of us are taught how to do it well. In this episode, Megan and Steven discuss reasons why you may need to consider breaking off a relationship and how to do it in an Apostolic way. Spoiler: ghosting someone is never the answer! Resources and Sales: #Synchpin

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Ep. 34 Have You Been 'Talking' for Two Months? Move...

The Synchrony Podcast ·

2024/10/07

So, you met someone interesting--great! You're now in the "talking" phase, which is exciting, but also full of potential pitfalls and presents a real opportunity to slip unwittingly into a dreaded 'situationship.' In order to make this connection progress to a fulfilling relationship, you need to take some steps to make this period of time count, and move out of it quickly. In this episode, Megan and Steven discuss how to make the "talking" phase short and sweet, and when you should

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Ep. 33 We Misread All of the Signs

The Synchrony Podcast ·

2024/09/23

Humans look for signals, patterns, premonitions, and signs in everything, and sometimes we use those patterns to confirm what we want--not what God wants for us. In this episode Megan and Steven share their raw testimonies of how misreading 'signs' from the Lord led them down dark paths in their dating relationships, and how leaning on the Word led them back to Godly dating and ultimately, to each other.Resources and Sales: #Synchpin

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Ep. 32 Wear This to Make Dating Easier (We Promise It...

The Synchrony Podcast ·

2024/09/16

If you're single in an Apostolic social space, it can be nearly impossible to know who around you is available for a dating relationship. We're making that easier! In this episode, Megan and Steven introduce Synchrony Pins (aka Synchpins), a wearable accessory that is EXCLUSIVELY for Apostolic Singles. Get yours for free at UPCI General Conference by visiting the Kaffe117 Booth, or register to have one shipped to you for just the average US-based shipping cost. Community Members:You don't

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Ep. 31 Rating the Advice Singles Hear CONSTANTLY

The Synchrony Podcast ·

2024/09/09

"Follow your heart!" "Plenty of fish in the sea!" "When you meet him/her, you'll KNOW."Apostolic singles hear these phrases all the time, but are any of them actually advice worth following? In this episode Megan and Steven look at the advice Synchrony Singles said they hear all the time and give you their (painfully) honest opinions about it. Buckle in! Resources and Sales: Want to understand and remove the dating barriers that prevent your connections? Check out the course here

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Ep. 30 Apostolic Age Preference: A Data Dive

The Synchrony Podcast ·

2024/09/02

Lots of research has shown that, on average, women trend toward partnerships with older men, and men trend toward partnerships with younger women. Do those trends hold up for our community of Apostolic Singles? In this episode Megan and Steven dive into the data on Synchrony respondents' age preferences, and discuss what that tells us about how we're seeking out dating partners.Viewa PDF of the charts from this

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Ep. 29 Cultivating Confidence

The Synchrony Podcast ·

2024/08/28

We often talk about confidence as if it's an inborn quality--something that you either have or you don't. But confidence can be built, and in this episode Megan and Steven cover three key tips for cultivating the skill of confidence and bringing it into new dating interactions. Also, they tell some of their own very embarrassing stories along the way!Resources and Sales: Want to understand and remove the dating barriers that prevent your connections? Check out the course here. (Synchrony

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Ep. 28 Updates

The Synchrony Podcast ·

2024/08/19

In this laid back, introspective episode, Megan and Steven share some upcoming changes to their work and home life and how they're making more space for Synchrony and using their values to chart the course.Resources and Sales: Want to understand and remove the dating barriers that prevent your connections? Check out the course here. (Synchrony Community Members, check the Community forum to access the course for free). https://the-synchrony-project.mykajab... Download the 10 Min Connection

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