Relationship Real Talk

Divorced after years in ministry. Nearly 7 years single. A former pastor who experienced heartbreak, depression, rejection, and the loss of his pulpit ministry, but discovered God's grace in a way he never had before. What happens when a Christian man who has spent years preaching, leading, and helping others suddenly finds his own marriage falling apart? Dr. Brandon Honeycutt, a nationally bo...

Divorced for 16 years. A survivor of childhood abuse and domestic violence. Still single, still healing, still trusting God, and living a full, purposeful life. What happens when you've spent years praying for marriage, watching friends find love, and wondering when it will finally be your turn? In this deeply personal episode, Maria Fonseca, author of Alone But Not Alone and founder of Beneat...

Divorced. Single for 30 years. Still trusting God. What happens when you've prayed for a husband, waited for decades, and faithfully served the Lord, but marriage hasn't come? Shannon Liddle, a television producer, speaker, author, and Christian mentor, shares her remarkable journey of 30 years of singleness after divorce. Shannon doesn't pretend that living alone is easy. She speaks o...

She overcame substance addiction, survived two divorces, and rebuilt her life through faith. But after getting sober, she discovered another addiction she hadn't fully recognized: her addiction to relationships. What happens when you stop depending on substances but still depend on another person to feel loved, secure, and complete? Jennifer Nettles, an author, pastoral counselor, and woman in...

What happens when you've built a successful career, raised a beautiful family, discovered your God-given purpose, and created a fulfilling life, yet still long for someone special to share it with? Can a woman be strong, independent, accomplished, and fulfilled in Christ, yet still desire a life partner? Dr. Robin Braun's story offers a powerful perspective. In this episode, I had a deep c...

Can a man who has never been married teach us something valuable about love, dating, and choosing the right partner? Absolutely, and his journey may surprise you! In this episode, I had a delightful conversation with Steve Zellers, a relationship strategist, speaker, founder of Dating Differently, and creator of Selection Intelligence. Steve has never been married and has no children. Yet, through...

What if you dreamed of marriage and children your whole life, but at 60, you're still single and have never married? For Tina Antrim, this wasn't the life she imagined. Tina, a lifelong single Christian woman, retired high school counselor, and financial life coach, shares the struggles, disappointments, and unexpected blessings of never having married. Tina opens up about feeling alone in...

Divorce, Single Fatherhood & Faith | Dave Tallant’s Story of Starting Over💬 Join the ConversationWhat does taking responsibility for your own relationship patterns look like to you? Share your thoughts in the comments.👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔁 Share | 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about Christian faith, relationships, fatherhood, personal accountability, and spiritual growth.📌 What hap...

💬 Question: Have you ever had to rebuild your life after losing the future you thought you would have? What helped you take the next step?👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔁 Share | 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about faith, healing, identity, personal growth, relationships, and finding purpose through life's unexpected changes.📌 What happens when the future you imagined disappears—and you have...

✅How to Rebuild Your Life After Loss | Kacia Warren on Faith & Resilience💬 Join the Conversation: What has one of life's most difficult seasons taught you about faith, resilience, or purpose? Share your thoughts in the comments.👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔁 Share | 🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring conversations about faith, grief, resilience, personal growth, purpose, and transformation.📌 Ho...

Despite countless dating apps and date after date, many Christian singles still struggle to find the right one, while facing the pressure of aging, family expectations, and an uncertain future. In this episode, Sherie Li from China shares her personal journey through singleness, dating challenges, and societal pressures while discovering her identity and purpose beyond relationship status. Her sto...

✅27 Years of Marriage Lost: Finding God in the Depths of Heartbreak | Keith Dorscht| Faith, Grief & a 27-Year Covenant💬 Question: What has your greatest loss taught you about yourself, your relationships, or your faith? Share your thoughts respectfully in the comments.👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔁 Share | 🔔 Subscribe for more authentic conversations about Christian relationships, marriage, divo...

How do you rebuild your life after surviving sexual abuse and rape, and facing the heartbreak of divorce after 23 years of marriage? Stephanie Martino, a professional singer, author, speaker, and advocate for survivors of sexual abuse, is herself a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and rape. She also experienced divorce after 23 years of marriage. Stephanie shares her powerful journey through tra...

What happens when the people you trusted most become the source of your deepest wounds? At just 16, Kerry Lynn experienced sexual assault by a church leader, a painful betrayal in a place where she should have felt safe. Years later, after two divorces, including escaping a second marriage to a husband she describes as narcissistic, Kerry Lynn faced the difficult journey of rebuilding her life. Fo...

What happens when a young man stops chasing women and starts pursuing Christ? In this episode, Drexler, a young Christian man whose journey invites us to reflect on the difference between pursuing temporary pleasure and discovering a deeper purpose in Christ. For many young men, the pressures of dating, attraction, relationships, marriage, and worldly expectations can make it difficult to know who...

What happens when the life you thought you were building suddenly changes, and you have to start over in midlife? In this episode, Cheryl shares her journey through divorce, moving to a new state, navigating online dating, and rebuilding her life in a season of uncertainty and new beginnings. Starting over isn't easy, especially when you're trying to rediscover who you are, where you belon...

Have you ever looked back on a relationship and realized how much of yourself you lost along the way? In this episode, I sit down with Abigail to explore one of life's most challenging transitions: rediscovering who you are after divorce. We explore the deeper questions many Christian singles face: How do I heal from my past? How do I rebuild my confidence and identity? How do I recognize unhe...

What if being single isn’t a season to escape, but an opportunity to become more fully yourself? Mandy Leigh, a single mother and entrepreneur, shares her journey through divorce, breakups, singleness, healing, faith, and learning to build a meaningful life now, not waiting for marriage to start living. In this honest conversation, we explore:• Identity and self-discovery• Healing and personal gro...

What if your season of singleness isn’t about searching for the right person but faithfully building what God has placed in front of you? In this episode, host Marie sits down with Christian speaker, minister, author, and content creator John Giftah for an honest conversation about Christian singleness, dating, healing, marriage, purpose, and trusting God’s timing. One powerful picture from our co...

What if singleness isn’t a waiting room, but a divine assignment? In this powerful and refreshing episode, I sit down with my dear friend Kelli Claus, a newly graduated Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in Texas, to explore the truth, tension, and beauty of singleness. Be inspired by Kelli’s journey and discover how singleness can be a sacred season of...

What if the reason so many Christians live powerless, restless, and disconnected lives is because they don’t truly know who they are? In this transformational episode, Dr. Lee Brown , founder of Whole Soul Counsel , is dedicated to helping people live with whole souls in a broken world. With advanced degrees in biblical exposition, clinical Christian counseling, and mental health, Lee brings a rar...

In today’s dating world, many chase chemistry and attraction but miss the foundation of true love. When relationships focus only on physical connection, they lack the depth to honor God and truly last. Discover how biblical love builds a God-centered, thriving relationship beyond fleeting emotions with Blaine Carman.

Are you ready to find true love God’s way? In this transformative episode, we sit down with Blaine Carman, MA, LMFT , a Christian Dating Coach, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and author. With over 15 years of experience leading workshops, keynotes, and private sessions, Blaine has helped countless Christian singles break free from fear and discouragement while building healthy, God-center...

What if the root of your struggles with happiness and relationships lies in your childhood? In this eye-opening episode, best-selling author and life mentor Thomas Gagliano shares his incredible journey of recovery and the tools he’s used to heal unhealed trauma. His powerful message will challenge the way you view childhood messages and inspire you to take action toward wholeness. Thomas Gagliano...

What happens when life’s greatest trials push you to find a deeper purpose? Join us as we dive into an inspiring journey of pain, faith, and transformation with Chris McGrath—a man who turned heartbreak into a global mission. Chris McGrath, born and raised in London, UK, is an international missionary, and advocate for living life renewed and refreshed. After his parents’ divorce, Chris began ques...