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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. 21 "Men Are More Visual" and Other Excuses for...

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2024/07/01

Are men actually more "visual" than women, or is that a trope we've been using to justify an unhealthy focus on physical appearance? In this episode Megan and Steven dive into that with a reasonable amount of research and an unreasonable amount of coffee. Articles and Resources Male more than female infants imitate propulsive motion - PubMed 2011 Vision contributes to sex differences in spatial cognition and activity interests (2022) Sex Differences in Response to Visual Sexual Stimuli: A

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43:16

Ep. 20 Could You Date a Gamer? Coffee with Friends

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2024/06/24

In this (rather unhinged) episode, Megan and Steven sit down with longtime friend and longer-time gamer Edward Cruz, who also happens to be a Hyphen Young Adult Ministry Leader. Together they navigate a complex gauntlet of questions around dating as a 'nerd,' videogames and relationships, and how to be truly yourself with potential dating partners. It's wild, it's unpolished, it's DEFINITELY over-caffeinated, so buckle in. During the months of June and July, any single Apostolic man who

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Ep. 19 Wrestling with Purity Culture

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2024/06/17

If you were in Church in the 90's or early 2000's, you may have experienced some elements of 'purity culture' as it swept through American Christianity. In this episode, Megan and Steven share their own experiences with this phenomenon, and their thoughts on how we reckon with it in our current dating culture and move forward. During the months of June and July, any single Apostolic man who notes you as their referrer in their Synchrony Survey will provide you with one entry in a drawing

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62:08

Ep. 18 Your "Situationship" is Hurting the Church

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2024/06/10

Are you in a 'Situationship,' where there's an opportunity to deepen the dating relationship and it seems like nobody is taking it? In this episode, Steven and Megan define situationships and discuss the harmful impacts they have on the Church. They also provide you with some strategies to getout of these harmful dating patterns and move toward commitment. During the months June and July, any man who notes you as their referrer in their Synchrony Survey will provide you with one entry in a

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31:30

Ep. 17 We're Giving You $1000 to Talk About Synchrony

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2024/06/03

In this episode, Megan and Steven talk about their ambitious (read: insane?) plan to get more men into the Synchrony Pipeline so more members of the community can be matched. For the months of June and July, anyone can refer single male friends and relatives to The Synchrony Project and will be entered into a drawing for $1,000! To sweeten the deal, you can offer your male loved ones a $75 off coupon on their Consultation Fee, using the code "SUMMER_24." Offer (and giveaway entry period)

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45:15

Ep. 16 Our First Wedding, But That's Not The Point

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2024/05/27

In this episode, Steven and Megan celebrate the marriage of two Synchrony Community Members and get excited about what that means for the Project. They then do a deep dive into values-aligned marriage and how the marriage (by itself) isn't actually the goal of The Synchrony Project at all. P.S.--Don't forget to refer your single male friends and loved ones to Synchrony! If you want to join the conversation about this topic and give your thoughts, reach out on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube,

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36:53

Ep.15 Are Dating Barriers Keeping You Single?

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2024/05/20

If you struggle to make connections with new people, this one is for you. Dating barriers block connection and prevent others from seeing who you truly are and how closely you fit their values--they don't have anything to do with your personality or your identity. There are small, actionable changes you can make to improve your ability to make healthy connections, and we want to teach you how! Synchrony Community Members: this course is FREE to you! Log in to join the

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Ep. 14 Rethinking "Waiting on the Lord"

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2024/05/13

Telling Singles to "Wait on the Lord," is one of the oldest plays in our Apostolic Dating playbook, but it also might be encouraging Singles into a state of paralysis in their search for a partner. What if "waiting" didn't mean "stop looking?" In this episode, Megan interviews UPCI Minister Bro. Colin Taylor about his experience with Apostolic datingand with truly Apostolic "waiting" for his spouse. Happy Belated Mother's Day to our amazing Synchrony Moms! If you want to join the

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Ep. 13 We Went to a Hyphen Rally: Here's What We Learned

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2024/05/06

Hyphen--the young adult ministry of the UPCI--puts together amazing events to minister to the souls of young singles. But these aren't the right places to find dating partners, and we know because--we asked! In this episode you'll hear from 5 Hyphen members about their dating experience and the challenges they encounter. They also drop some GREAT advice on how potential partners could approach them and make their dating experience better. If you want to join the conversation about this

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48:06

Ep. 12 Smart Women, Gentle Men

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2024/04/29

What do women with advanced degrees and softspoken men have in common? In this episode, Steven and Megan discuss two types of Apostolic Singles who have a hard time finding their place in our dating culture, and unpack more about the difference between doctrine and culture and why it matters. If you want to join the conversation about this topic and give your thoughts, reach out on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or atquestions@synchronyproject.com. Interested in working with an Apostolic

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48:47

Ep. 11 Behind the Scenes of Your Synchrony Date

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2024/04/22

You may have a lot of questions about what actually goes on when you meet someone for the first time through The Synchrony Project, and in this episode Megan and Steven try to answer them all. They'll take you into the weeds of what happens before, during, and after a Synchrony Date so you know exactly what to expect. If you want to join the conversation about this topic and give your thoughts, reach out on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or atquestions@synchronyproject.com. Interested in

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39:30

Ep. 10 The Only Two Dating Decisions You’ll Make

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2024/04/16

You only need to know how to make two types of decisions in your dating journey: we call them Type 1 and Type 2. In this episode Megan and Steven break down the details of what these decisions are and how you can move toward your relationship goals faster by leaning into high-velocity decision making. If you want to join the conversation about this topic and give your thoughts, reach out on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or atquestions@synchronyproject.com. Interested in working with an

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Ep. 9 Pursuit: I do not think it means what you think...

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2024/04/08

Men are supposed to be the "pursuers" in dating relationships, according to our culture. But what does that actually mean? What if our expectations for the pursuit are holding us back from real connection? In this episode, we talk about the expectation of pursuit, where it helps and hurts us, and some Biblical examples of women taking their own initiative in their relationships. If you want to join the conversation about this topic and give your thoughts, reach out on Instagram, Facebook,

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Ep.8 Matchmaking vs. Masculinity

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2024/04/01

Fishing guides. Hunting guides. Personal trainers. Realtors...and Matchmakers? There's an unlikely common thread in these professions, and if you're an Apostolic man looking for a relationship you probably need to know about it. In this episode Megan and Steven discuss why our culture's perspective on masculinity might be preventing some men from trying out a new dating approach. If you want to join the conversation about this topic and give your thoughts, reach out on Instagram, Facebook,

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57:41

Ep. 7 Why Matchmaking?

The Synchrony Podcast ·

2024/03/26

Apostolic Matchmaking: it's not from the Old Country, and it's not a new reality show. In this episode, Steven and Megan discuss why matchmaking is the right tool for Modern Apostolic Dating, if it's Biblical, and if it's worth the time and money. Listen in and tell us what you think. If you want to join the conversation about this topic and give your thoughts, reach out on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or atquestions@synchronyproject.com. Interested in working with an Apostolic Matchmaker

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38:09

Ep. 6 The Burden of Loneliness

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2024/03/18

Edit:Megan states that The Synchrony Launch is happening on August 1st; this should have been April 1st.What is the wound of loneliness doing to the Body of Christ? In this episode, Megan and Steven scratch the surface of this topic and discuss two major ways loneliness is hurting our churches: by pulling people out of church entirely and by limiting involvement in ministry.An important note about this episode: We recognize that the experienced discussed in this podcast do not represent all

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Ep. 5 Where Did Apostolic Dating Culture Come From?

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2024/03/11

Spoiler: it didn’t come from Scripture. In this episode we discuss the influences that inform how Apostolic people form expectations about what dating looks like, and where we can do a better job of separating Apostolic dating culture fromWestern dating culture. This episode is made possible by Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson, Bob Ross, and the gymnasium of the FL District UPCI campground. Interested in working with an Apostolic Matchmaker? Register before March 31st to save $100 off of your

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Ep. 4 What 300 Apostolic Singles Have Taught Us

The Synchrony Podcast ·

2024/03/04

In this episode, we (Megan and Steven) unpack the survey and interview data gathered during the beta testing of the Synchrony approach. We began surveying Apostolic Singlesduring the summer of 2023and have gathered information from nearly 300 individuals about their dating history, priorities, and preferences. We've conducted over 100 hour-long interviews with a subset of those Singles as part of their matchmaking process and have learned more about what they need and want from a dating

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31:18

Ep. 3 Our Story, Part II

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2024/02/26

Megan and Steven dive into the second half of their story and unpack why making values-driven dating decisions laid the groundwork for the marriage of their dreams. Interested in working with an Apostolic Matchmaker? Pre-register to save $100 off of your matchmaking consultation if you register before March 31st! Our Website Pre-Register Here Do you have a question you'd like us to answer on the podcast? Send it to us at questions@synchronyproject.com!

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39:52

Ep. 2 Our Story, Part I

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2024/02/19

In this episode Megan and Steven tell the first part of their values-driven dating story. Spoiler: it was messy! Follow them through an awkward first date, a breakup, a tense rekindling, and why these highs and lows set them up for a marriage that exceeded their every expectation. Interested in working with an Apostolic Matchmaker? Pre-register to save $100 off of your matchmaking consultation if you register before March 31st! Our Website Pre-Register Here Do you have a question you'd like

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