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Faithfully Single - Not Settling

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Faithfully Single — Not Settling is a dating show about the real, awkward, funny, frustrating, and sometimes lonely realities of being single. We’re talking openly about the challenges singles face—from dating and relationships to expectations, rejection, loneliness, faith, self-worth, and the pressure to “just find someone already.” Our goal is to create a place where singles can laugh, relate, feel understood, and remember that being single doesn’t mean putting life on hold. We believe you can

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8:29

Dating Confusion: Do They Like You? Or Are They Just...

Faithfully Single - Not Settling ·

2026/10/09

Have you ever been convinced someone liked you—only to discover they were interested in someone else, already dating, or simply not interested? That realization can hit your confidence hard and leave you questioning your ability to read romantic signals.In this episode of Faithfully Single, Not Settling, we talk about the emotional spiral that can happen when we think someone likes us and find out we were wrong. We discuss how much of our self-worth we can unknowingly tie to whether someone wants

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8:21

Who Pays on the First Date? Let’s Stop Overthinking...

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2026/10/07

Who’s supposed to pay on a date? Should you offer to split the check, let him pay, or reach for your wallet just so he doesn’t think you’re expecting a free meal?In this episode of Faithfully Single, Not Settling, we talk about the awkward—and sometimes surprisingly stressful—expectations around paying for dates. From worrying about the “secret signals” you might be sending to figuring out what feels fair, we share our own dating experiences and why inexpensive or free first dates can take some of

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7:42

Dating Outside Your Comfort Zone: What If They’re...

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2026/10/05

Have you ever wanted to put yourself out there, but worried that people would judge you for how you look, how fit you are, or how you’ll handle the activity?In this episode of Faithfully Single, Not Settling, we get real about the insecurities that can show up when dating—or even just meeting new people—takes us outside our comfort zone. Jeanette is preparing to attend a group event at a park with lots of stairs and slides, and suddenly her mind is filled with worries: What if I’m out of breath

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9:29

Can Attraction Grow If You’re Not Feeling It at...

Faithfully Single - Not Settling ·

2026/10/02

Have you ever been more attracted to someone after you got to know them?In this episode of Faithfully Single, Not Settling, we talk about how attraction and chemistry don't always happen instantly. Sometimes, the person you're not immediately drawn to can become much more attractive as you discover their personality, character, and who they really are. We discuss the pressure to feel instant chemistry, how dating apps can make us overly focused on physical appearance, and whether we give potential

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8:59

Is Marriage Really the Finish Line? | Why We Should...

Faithfully Single - Not Settling ·

2026/09/30

Do you ever feel like marriage is the finish line you’re working toward?In this episode of Faithfully Single, Not Settling, we talk about the temptation to put marriage on a pedestal and imagine that life will somehow become easier, happier, or more complete once we finally get there. But what if marriage isn’t a finish line at all? What if it’s simply a different season of life—with its own challenges, joys, sacrifices, and struggles? We talk honestly about: Why we sometimes see marriage as a

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8:50

Why Does Dating Look So Easy for Everyone Else?

Faithfully Single - Not Settling ·

2026/09/28

Why does it seem like everyone else can find a date, a relationship, or a spouse so easily while you're still waiting?In this episode of Faithfully Single, Not Settling, we get honest about the comparison trap that can happen when your friends are dating, getting engaged, getting married, or finding love while you're still hoping and praying for it yourself. We talk about the complicated reality of being genuinely happy for someone else while still grieving your own situation. You can celebrate

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8:06

Everyone’s Married With Kids… And Then There’s Me

Faithfully Single - Not Settling ·

2026/09/25

Have you ever walked into a room and suddenly realized… you're the only single person there?Everyone's talking about their spouse. Their kids. What stroller they use. When they transitioned their baby to a new bed. And you're sitting there thinking, What exactly am I supposed to contribute to this conversation? 😅 In this episode of Faithfully Single — Not Settling, we talk about what it's like being the single person in a group of married friends—and why you can sometimes feel excluded even when

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8:22

How Far Is Too Far for Love? Making Long-Distance...

Faithfully Single - Not Settling ·

2026/09/23

Could you date someone who lived across the country? And if things got serious… would you actually move for them? In this episode of Faithfully Single — Not Settling, we talk about whether long-distance relationships can really work—and what we'd need before uprooting our lives for someone we're dating. We share stories of couples who made long distance work, including one couple who met skiing on a mountain in Colorado, lived in different states, and eventually compromised by moving to an entirely

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7:52

Must-Haves vs. Preferences: What Actually Matters in...

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2026/09/21

Do you actually know what you're looking for in someone you want to marry—or do you just know when you like someone? In this episode of Faithfully Single — Not Settling, Casey shares what she realized after attending a Christian singles event: sometimes it's easy to get excited about meeting someone new and completely lose sight of whether that person actually has the qualities you're looking for. So…should we have a dating checklist? We talk about the important difference between must-haves and

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8:08

Do You Have to Leave Your Comfort Zone to Find Love?

Faithfully Single - Not Settling ·

2026/09/18

Do you actually need to get out of your comfort zone to meet someone—or is that just another piece of dating advice that puts more pressure on singles?In this episode of Faithfully Single — Not Settling, we talk about the difference between getting uncomfortable and changing who you are just to find a relationship. Trying speed dating when you're nervous? Maybe that's worth pushing yourself to do. Going to an activity you think you'd enjoy even though you don't know anyone? Absolutely. But sitting

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7:53

Why Can I Talk to Everyone EXCEPT the Guy I Like?

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2026/09/16

Why is it perfectly easy to talk to a complete stranger…until that stranger happens to be someone you find really attractive? 😂In this episode of Faithfully Single — Not Settling, we talk about getting out of our comfort zones and actually starting conversations with people we're interested in. Casey shares what happened when she spotted a really good-looking guy at the airport and worked up the courage to ask him a question. The conversation went fine—but then came challenge #2: What do you say

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8:30

I’m Single… Why Does Everyone Assume I’m Lonely?

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2026/09/14

Why do people assume that being single means you're lonely—or worse, unhappy? In this episode of Faithfully Single — Not Settling, we talk about what it's like to genuinely enjoy your life while realizing that the people around you may see your singleness very differently. We get into why the world can sometimes feel designed for couples, why having other single friends can be so important, and the strange feeling of being the only single person in a group of couples. We also talk about faith and

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8:10

Another Birthday, Still Single… Why Does It Hurt So...

Faithfully Single - Not Settling ·

2026/09/11

Birthdays are supposed to be happy—but sometimes when you're single, they can bring up feelings you weren't expecting.In this special birthday episode of Faithfully Single — Not Settling, we talk honestly about what it feels like to get another year older when your life doesn't look the way you once imagined it would. You can have a beautiful life, be genuinely grateful for what you have, and still grieve the life you thought you'd have by now. Maybe you thought you'd be married. Maybe you thought

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7:48

Are You Too Picky… or Do You Just Have Standards?

Faithfully Single - Not Settling ·

2026/09/09

Have you ever been told you're too picky when it comes to dating?Maybe you have a clear idea of the values, character, faith, and future you want in a partner—but at what point do healthy standards turn into unrealistic expectations? In this episode of Faithfully Single — Not Settling, we try to figure out where that line actually is. We talk about the difference between standards and preferences, why sharing important values matters more than whether someone likes the same hobbies, and which

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7:44

Can You Evaluate a Date Without Judging Them?

Faithfully Single - Not Settling ·

2026/09/07

What if the person sitting across from you is just as nervous about being judged as you are? Dating requires us to evaluate some pretty important things: Are we compatible? Do we share similar values? Is there attraction? Could this actually work? But how do we figure all of that out without making the other person feel like they're being judged? In this episode of Faithfully Single — Not Settling, we talk about the difference between evaluating compatibility and judging someone as a person. We

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7:58

Did You Even Like Them? Or Did You Just Want Them to...

Faithfully Single - Not Settling ·

2026/09/04

Have you ever left a date obsessing over one question: “Did they like me?”—without stopping to ask yourself if you even liked them?In this episode of Faithfully Single, Not Settling, we talk about the way dating and rejection can quickly become tied to our self-worth. One bad date, unanswered text, or lack of a second date can send us into a spiral of overthinking what we did wrong. But what if we're giving strangers too much power? Instead of analyzing every word, expression, and text to figure

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9:36

When Everyone Has What You're Praying For

Faithfully Single - Not Settling ·

2026/09/02

Sometimes singleness feels loneliest when you're surrounded by people who already have the very thing you're praying for.In this episode of Faithfully Single, Not Settling, we get honest about the complicated emotions that can come with watching friends and family find relationships, get married, and build the life you hope for someday. How do you celebrate other people without comparison stealing your joy? How do you fight jealousy without pretending you don't feel lonely? And how do you keep

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10:20

Are They Out of Your League—or Are You Counting...

Faithfully Single - Not Settling ·

2026/08/31

Have you ever decided someone was “out of your league” before you even gave them a chance?In this episode of Faithfully Single, Not Settling, we talk about confidence, attraction, rejection, and the stories we tell ourselves before anything has even happened. Sometimes we assume someone wouldn’t be interested because of their looks, status, fitness, money, or lifestyle—but are they actually out of our league, or are we ruling ourselves out first? We get honest about how calling someone “out of our

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8:30

Are We Judging Each Other Too Quickly in Dating?

Faithfully Single - Not Settling ·

2026/08/28

Does dating sometimes feel like you’re constantly being evaluated? Your pictures. Your bio. Your job. Your relationship history. Whether you have kids. Even the way you worded one sentence on your profile. In this episode of Faithfully Single — Not Settling, we talk about how dating apps can make it incredibly easy to judge someone based on a tiny snapshot of who they actually are—and how hard it can be when we feel that same judgment coming back at us. We also admit that we’re guilty of it too

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9:30

Are You Waiting for the Right Person… or Pushing Them...

Faithfully Single - Not Settling ·

2026/08/26

Sometimes “I didn’t feel a spark” really means something deeper. In this episode of Faithfully Single, Not Settling, we get honest about vulnerability, fear, rejection, anxiety, and the walls we build while dating.Are we truly waiting for the right person—or are we pushing away people when the connection starts to feel a little too real? We talk about the comfort of being single, dating fatigue, mistaking anxiety for intuition, giving someone another chance, and trying to figure out when it’s wise

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