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1 True Talks

Professional Matchmaker of over a decade, premier relationship coach and founder of 1 True Match Matchmaking, Renee Richel is your source for Christian dating and relationships. In each episode Renee and her special guest dive into difficult questions and hot new topics.

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38:20

When God Calls You to "Slow Down" with Pastor Steven

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2026/01/08

What if the fastest way to love is to slow down? We sit with Pastor Steven Mencia to unpack how a reluctant church visit for a teenage date turned into a life shaped by Jesus and how that journey reshapes the way we approach singleness, dating, and marriage. Steven’s story moves from early skepticism to deep faith, then through trials that tested a young relationship: chronic illness, long distance, breakups, and the question every couple faces will we stay when it’s hard? Together, we explo...

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38:58

Choose A Life You Love, Then Share It with Stephanie...

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2025/12/18

The years between 25 and 35 can feel like a tidal wave: career moves, marriage questions, fertility timelines, money pressures, and the constant hum of outside opinions. We invited best-selling author and mentor Stephanie Mae Wilson to help us quiet the noise, listen for God’s voice, and make choices that create a life we actually want to live, long before the ring, the job title, or the baby arrives. Stephanie shares the moment she stopped living by borrowed deadlines and started trusting G...

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44:40

Kingdom Dating with Pastor Charles Maris

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2025/12/04

What if waiting wasn’t wasted but the very way God builds you for a love that lasts? Pastor Charles Maris joins us to share how a heartbreaking divorce led to surrender, healing, and a whole new way of dating rooted in prayer, clarity, and kingdom purpose. He walks through the “movie clips” God used to correct his patterns, the fasting and prayer that rebuilt his heart, and the moment contentment made space for a Spirit-led match that turned four months of friendship into a confident yes. We...

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36:09

From Loss to Lifted: Amanda's Journey of Grief, Grace...

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2025/11/22

What if the hardest day of your life became the first step toward your calling? That’s the heartbeat of Renee's conversation with her faith filled friend Amanda West, a mother of two who loved fiercely, lost suddenly, and learned to soar by leaning into God’s strength and a faithful community. Her story begins with a marriage built on showing up at 110% and pivots into the raw aftermath of widowhood, where breath-by-breath perseverance meets the conviction that only moments and relationships ...

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48:16

Waiting Well: Faith, Love, And Timing with Pastor...

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2025/11/13

What if your season of waiting is the very place God is shaping your future? Renee sits down with Pastor Rodrick Walters, CPA, husband, father, and leader of Word Life Christian Fellowship, to trace his remarkable journey from Jamaica to the States, through culture shock, loneliness, and a heartbreaking breakup, to a surprising call to bivocational ministry. His story challenges the myths we carry about singleness and success, showing how identity in Christ can steady you through the noisiest...

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35:20

Become Whole Before Love Finds You with Pastor Bri...

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2025/10/30

What if waiting for love isn’t about pause, but about becoming? We sit with Pastor Bri DuPree, leader, mentor, and inspiring single woman in ministry, to explore how faith meets desire, how community heals loneliness, and how to prepare for marriage without losing yourself along the way. Bri shares her path from psychology student to pastor and reframes “kingdom work” as simple, daily acts of presence: listening well, asking better questions, and dignifying people in ordinary moments. We pre...

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46:05

Is Simple Faithfulness The Secret To Love? with...

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2025/10/23

What if the cure for loneliness isn’t more scrolling, but a bigger story and a closer community? We welcomed Pastor Bob Martin from College Park Church to talk candidly about a decade of singleness, the unexpected grace of a pre-breakup, and the slow, steady practices that turn waiting into deep formation. Bob unpacks the “already and not yet” reality of the Kingdom, why embodied church life matters in an AI-saturated age, and how simple invitations can change a spiritual trajectory. We expl...

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43:09

How Churches can Champion Singles with Pastor Freddy

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2025/10/16

What if worship is the on-ramp to real relationship change? Renee welcomes Pastor Freddy Wachter, a Worship Pastor at Desert Song Community Church in Redmond, OR. He believes music can prepare hearts more effectively than any announcement or program. From his adoption story to his call into ministry, Freddy shares how worship functions as a spiritual weapon, turning a Sunday setlist into a doorway for healing, conviction, and hope. We dig into the complex world of Christian singleness and da...

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12:34

Red Flags & Reroutes: When God Says This is Not "The...

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2025/09/04

Ever wondered if that uneasy feeling about someone you're dating is just fear, or something more divine? When your spirit feels unsettled despite promising appearances, it might be the Holy Spirit's gentle protection rather than your own pickiness. We break down six critical red flags that may appear innocent but actually serve as divine whispers saying "this is not your person." From spiritual disconnection (the most significant warning sign) to inconsistent character, lack of account...

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12:23

Godly Green Flags: What to Look For, Not Just What to...

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2025/08/21

You’ve prayed. You’ve waited. And now someone shows up, but how do you really know if it’s an answered prayer or just another distraction? In this perspective-shifting episode, we’re flipping the script, from fear-based dating to faithful discernment. For too long, we've approached relationships with a defensive mindset: scanning for red flags, bracing for the worst, and often missing the blessing God may be placing right in front of us. Today, we're exploring five essential green flags that ...

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9:46

Becoming "The One" Before Finding "The One"

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2025/07/17

Ever caught yourself thinking "I'll be happy when I find the right person"? That mindset might be holding you back from the very relationship you're seeking. In this powerful season 6 opener, we're shifting focus from married couples to singles, dating couples, and newly engaged listeners with a truth that changes everything: before finding "the one," you must become "the one." The search for lasting love isn't about scrolling harder on dating apps or lowering your standards—it's about becom...

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11:15

The Long Game: Thriving When Marriage Gets Tough

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2025/06/26

The most beautiful love stories aren't the ones without conflict, but those where couples choose to stay and grow through the hard seasons. In this powerful season finale of our marriage season, we're tackling what it truly means to play the long game in marriage. Marriage isn't just merging schedules and living spaces, it's merging wounds, dreams, habits, and faith journeys. Two imperfect people trying to love like Jesus did. When that journey gets rocky, it doesn't mean you've failed; it me...

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9:15

In-Laws, Traditions & Tension: Navigating Family...

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2025/06/12

Family dynamics can be some of the most challenging aspects of any relationship. Whether you're navigating an overbearing in-law, feeling stifled by longstanding family traditions, or simply trying to merge two completely different family cultures, these tensions can affect even the strongest relationships. This episode dives deep into the delicate balance of honoring family while establishing healthy boundaries. Drawing from biblical wisdom, Renee shares how setting boundaries isn't just pe...

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8:44

Money Talks: A Kingdom Approach to Money & Marriage

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2025/05/29

Money makes or breaks countless marriages, but what if your financial differences could actually strengthen your relationship? Renee, dives deep into how couples can transform financial stress into spiritual growth through a kingdom-centered approach to money. At its core, money represents far more than dollars and cents – it embodies our sense of safety, control, identity, and dreams. When partners bring different financial backgrounds and habits to a marriage, conflict naturally follows. B...

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7:33

Why Fun is the Secret Ingredient for a Thriving Marriage

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2025/05/15

Remember when you first fell in love? Those days filled with spontaneous adventures, inside jokes, and laughter over the smallest things? Somewhere along the way, between managing bills, coordinating schedules, and tackling life's responsibilities, many marriages transform into business partnerships rather than joyful companionship. This episode uncovers why fun isn't just a nice addition to your marriage—it's absolutely essential. The simple truth is that couples who play together tend to s...

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6:51

God, Us and Family: Balancing Romance in Busy...

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2025/05/08

Ever felt like ships passing in the night with your spouse while raising little ones? You're not alone. This heartfelt episode dives into the sacred balancing act between nurturing your marriage and embracing the beautiful chaos of parenthood. Renee shares personal insights as both a relationship expert and mother to an energetic six-year-old. She offers practical wisdom for couples drowning in school drop-offs, endless snacks, and bedtime routines who desperately want to maintain their conn...

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8:56

Date Night & Beyond: Keeping the Spark Alive in a...

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2025/05/01

Ever feel like romance has become just another item on your endless to-do list? You're not alone. In this soulful conversation, we dive deep into the sacred art of keeping your marriage vibrant and connected when life pulls you in a thousand directions. Marriage isn't just another relationship—it's a divine reflection of Christ's covenant love for the church. But even the most faith-centered marriages experience seasons. Drawing from Ecclesiastes 4:12, we explore how "a cord of three strands...

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11:22

From "I Do" to Forever: How to Maintain a Strong...

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2025/04/24

What happens when the honeymoon phase fades and real life begins? The journey to lasting love requires more than just surviving the transition—it demands intentional cultivation of a relationship rooted in something deeper than feelings alone. Marriage isn't about perfection but partnership. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 13, we explore how patience, kindness, and selflessness become the foundation stones of a relationship that withstands life's pressures. When dishes pile up and work hours stre...

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14:41

The Power of Easter: Agape Love, The Love that Never...

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2025/04/20

Happy Easter Loves! The greatest revolution in human history wasn't marked by political upheaval or technological innovation—it happened when love conquered death. Today, we're taking a sacred pause from our marriage series to reflect on the agape love that transforms every relationship season. The cross wasn't about religious obligation—it was about unconditional agape love in its purest form. Romans 5:8 reminds us that "while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." He didn't wait for u...

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7:52

Faith Over Frustration: How Grace Heals What Pride...

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2025/04/10

Have you ever found yourself mid-argument, suddenly unable to remember what sparked the fight in the first place, yet still feeling that burning frustration? You're not alone. Conflict is woven into the fabric of every relationship, but the way we navigate these challenging moments determines whether they break us or strengthen us. Faith over frustration isn't just a catchy phrase—it's a transformative approach to relationship conflicts that can change everything. Drawing from James 1:19, we...

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