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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.

society & culture relationships

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64:53

Ep. 79 The Sinkhole Hypothesis, Part 1: Is This...

The Synchrony Podcast ·

2025/10/27

Where have all the "good men" gone? We've been wrestling with this question for two years, and frankly we didn't want to believe that there was the massive gender disparity in committed Apostolics that people were telling us was there. In this episode, Megan and Steven correct some of their failed demographic assumptions and visualize a hypothesis that they think is pulling our future husbands, fathers, and leaders from the Church, sometimes while they are still boys.Men: You can meet your

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54:46

Ep. 78 Is Weight Loss the Key to Dating Success? An...

The Synchrony Podcast ·

2025/10/20

If you've battled through difficult emotions around weight and health, and their relationship to your dating life, thisone is for you. In this episode, Megan sits down with Certified Nutrition Coach Liv Hill, who after losing over 150lbs naturally a decade ago has dedicated her energies toward serving the Church by bettering the health of its people. The goal of this podcast is NOT to push anyone to lose weight, nor does it provide medical or nutritional guidance for any individuals; you

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60:15

Ep. 77 Why Marriage Didn't Fix Our Porn Problem, Part 2

The Synchrony Podcast ·

2025/10/13

Please note: This episode will cover topics suited to adult audiences, including pornography, sexuality, and addiction.This is our second episode containing a frank discussion about pornography addiction and its impact on dating and marriage in the church. Our goal here is twofold: we want people who are struggling with pornography addiction to feel seen and have hope, and we want those who have not been exposed to pornography to develop a compassionate outlook on this addiction, without

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61:35

Ep. 76 Why Marriage Didn't Fix Our Porn Problem, Part 1

The Synchrony Podcast ·

2025/10/05

Please note: This episode will cover topics suited to adult audiences, including pornography, sexuality, and addiction. Hey folks: Steven and Megan here. This episode is a deep dive into our personal history with pornography and its impact on our relationship. Our goal here is twofold: we want people who are struggling with pornography addiction to feel seen and have hope, and we want those who have not been exposed to pornography to develop a compassionate outlook on this addiction,

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62:20

Ep. 75 When a Match Means Big Change: Erik and...

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2025/09/28

Erik and Stephanie met over a Synchrony call and felt an immediate connection, but that didn't mean that the road to forever would be smooth. Now, months into their new marriage, Megan and Steven sit with them to hear about how God crafted their story and helped them overcome the challenges that came with the big changes he had in store for them.Men: You can meet your first match FOR FREE right now. Email megan@synchronyproject.com for more information. Singles at SEA 2026: We'll be

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44:51

Ep. 74 Behind the Scenes at Synchrony: An Update

The Synchrony Podcast ·

2025/09/22

In this unconventional episode, Megan catches you up on what's been going on at Synchrony: the great, the exciting, and the challenging. She and Steven will be back soon with more conversational episodes. Join us for an in-person meetup on Thursday, 9/25/25 at the City Foundry in St. Louis! 12:30-2:30pm. Lunch is not catered, so pick up some food with a vendor and come hang out to chat. Follow our socials for more details! Men: You can meet your first match FOR FREE right now. Email

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66:34

Ep. 73 Are You Missing Dating Opportunities for This?

The Synchrony Podcast ·

2025/08/31

If you're excluding dating partners based on this criteria, you may be keeping yourself from great opportunities and putting words in the mouth of God. In this episode, Megan and Steven discuss one of the ways that people may be preventing God from writing a better love story than they could have envisioned.Come see us at the Cultivate Conference in Pasadena, TX September 12-13! Register here:

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76:35

Ep. 72 How We Match, Part 2: Everything We Know About...

The Synchrony Podcast ·

2025/08/25

What are the most important things that inform who is "compatible" with you? This week, Megan and Steven continue their deep dive into the matching process and discuss how the data we gather during the consultation process informs how we hand-select matches for each client.Come see us at the Cultivate Conference in Pasadena, TX September 12-13! Register

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64:02

Ep. 71 How We Match, Part 1

The Synchrony Podcast ·

2025/08/17

We've been hand-selecting potential partners for Apostolic singles for over two years now, but how does it actually work? Is the matching process driven by an algorithm, or by AI? How do we know what to match on in the first place? In this episode, Steven and Megan dive into the nitty gritty of how we collect the data from each client to determine who should match with who.Come see us at the Cultivate Conference in Pasadena, TX September 12-13! Register

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45:48

Ep. 70 Is 'Cringe' A Dealbreaker?

The Synchrony Podcast ·

2025/08/04

Modern dating is rife with 'cringe' interactions that can leave a potential dating partner with a negative perception. But are we making a mountain out of a molehill and leaving good people on 'read' for no reason? In this episode, Steven and Megan dive into the details of why awkward initial interactions can signal the start of a great connection.Singles at SEA 2026: We'll be setting sail February 6-9, 2026 out of Miami, Florida on Wonder of the Seas and visiting The Bahamas! Prices

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71:55

Ep. 69 Fertility

The Synchrony Podcast ·

2025/07/28

Trigger warning: this is a direct conversation about human anatomy, infertility, and gender-specific challenges to conceiving biological children. Discussions around fertility and age drive so much of who we select as dating partners, but are we basing those assumptions on facts, or myths? We'll dive in and see if we can help clarify how age should and shouldn't play into your assessment of who you should choose to marry and raise children with. See the bottom of the show notes for

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57:31

Ep. 68 We Matched Them, They're Married!

The Synchrony Podcast ·

2025/07/20

Megan and Steven are thrilled to introduce you to the newly-minted Mr. and Mrs. Orten, one of our first Synchrony couples! In this episode, we sit down with them the day before they said 'I do' to reminisce about their journey through the Synchrony process, their first meeting, and how being matched on their values smoothed the path to a beautiful love story. Congratulations, Jaken and Victoria!Singles at SEA 2026: We'll be setting sail February 6-9, 2026 out of Miami, Florida on Wonder of

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59:44

Ep. 67 When One Friend Gets Married

The Synchrony Podcast ·

2025/07/07

Singleness is hard, but great friendships can make it easier. But what happens when one friend moves past their single season, and you're still in yours? In this episode, Megan and Steven discuss the challenges and tensions that arise when friends move into a new stage of life at different times, and how you can work to reinvent the relationships that are the most important to you during those seasons of change.Singles at SEA 2026: We'll be setting sail February 6-9, 2026 out of Miami,

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50:27

Ep. 66 When Dating Makes You Angry

The Synchrony Podcast ·

2025/06/30

If the dating game has left you feeling angry, you're not alone--we're pretty upset about the state of things in our dating culture, too. In this not-so-feel-good episode, Megan and Steven grapple with their own feelings of frustration at all of the challenges of the dating landscape and offer some suggestions on what we should do about it.Singles at SEA 2026: We'll be setting sail February 6-9, 2026 out of Miami, Florida on Wonder of the Seas and visiting The Bahamas!Prices subject to

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55:08

Ep. 65 Is Marriage Worth It, At This Point?

The Synchrony Podcast ·

2025/06/23

We're matchmakers, so you might think that we think marriage is for everyone. That's not the case. In this episode, Megan and Steven dive into the value proposition of marriage and why, for some, it may not be worth the investment. Singles at SEA 2026: We'll be setting sail February 6-9, 2026 out of Miami, Florida on Wonder of the Seas and visiting The Bahamas!Prices subject to change, but you only need $200 to book a cabin/$100 per person if you book with a friend.Call Chelsea Fennell at

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56:44

Ep. 64 Marriage Won't Fix This

The Synchrony Podcast ·

2025/06/09

There are issues in our lives that we expect to vanish the moment we say "I do," but do they actually go away? Will marriage be the thing that makes you the person you want to be, or is it something else? In this episode, Megan and Steven discuss the transformative power of marriage and its limits to change who you are.Singles at SEA 2026: We'll be setting sail February 6-9, 2026 out of Miami, Florida on Wonder of the Seas and visiting The Bahamas!Prices subject to change, but you only

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52:33

Ep. 63 What Your Dating Profile Photos Say About You

The Synchrony Podcast ·

2025/06/02

We're generally not big fans of focusing on aesthetics or using photos to identify partners, but we have to acknowledge that most people are utilizing photos to make judgments about dating prospects. So what are your photos saying, and how can you optimize them to create a message that will be well-received? In this episode, Steven and Megan dig into some of the highs and oh-so-lows of dating profile photos and how you can implement a few strategies to make your photos more appealing and

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60:35

Ep. 62 The Danger of False Binaries

The Synchrony Podcast ·

2025/05/26

"You're either with us, or you're against us." False binaries tell us that there are only two possible outcomes when many different outcomes may be available to us, and we use them all the time to structure how we understand our world. Is this hurting our dating culture? In this episode, Megan and Steven discuss what false binaries are, how they show up in dating conversations, and how to interrogate your own to get to the root of what you actually want.Our 40% off matchmaking sale ends

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55:09

Ep. 61 Is "The Girl Next Door" Real?

The Synchrony Podcast ·

2025/05/19

She's familiar, approachable, and as comforting as she is beautiful-- 'the girl next door' is a staple of American dating culture, and an archetype that many men seek out. But where did that archetype come from, and just how firmly rooted in reality is it? In this episode, Steven and Megan trace this idea back to some of its origins and unpack just what it says about how men's perspectives on relationships are shaped. Comic book fans, this one is for you!Our first summer flash sale starts

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Ep. 60 Did Jane Austen Ruin Christian Dating?

The Synchrony Podcast ·

2025/05/12

In the world of "appropriate" romance, period dramas and regency literature have a corner on the market among Apostolic women who want to enjoy a romantic story free of innuendo. But are these books and movies helping us build a healthy dating culture, or hurting us? In this episode, Megan and Steven discuss one of the most well-known works of literature (and its movie adaptations) and the impact of the plot and characters on dating culture for Christians.Our first summer flash sale starts

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