Single Christian Women Speak Podcast

Join Single Christian Women Speak as we talk with Ashley Buchanan-Sorensen, Author of 90 Reflections from God, From Iowa, From Me In this episode, Ashley states, "I was a hot mess" prior to accepting Christ. Many of us can relate to her self-description and her childhood: growing up in a broken home, bouncing between both parents, and moving frequently. Throughout the conversation, Ashle...

Join us for this episode as Serena Menken, author of SerenaMenken.substack.com , openly shares her personal experience of walking her teenage daughter through a mental breakdown. Her story begins when she saw signs of anxiety and depression in her teenager. Serena graciously allows us to journey with her as those signs deepened, as well as an eating disorder, and suicidal thoughts developed. (Suic...

Two people with different backgrounds; one praying for aspouse to share their life with and the other content with the slower paced life they have always lived. Which one are you? In part 2 of The Single Christian Women Speak episode, When Two Testimonies Meet: Steve and Brenda’s Journey to Freedom and Joy, the couple picks up where they left off in Part 1, where they shared their personal journey...

What happens when two people with completely different life experiences, who have both grown in their faith over the years, meet? In Part 1 of When Two Testimonies Meet: Steve and Brenda’s Journey to Freedom and Joy, Steve and Brenda share their individual stories. They come from very different backgrounds: one has grown to seek a Godly spouse to share their life with, while the other finds conten...

Two-time award-winning author Cally Logan joins the Single Christian Women Speak podcast and shares insights into The Wallflower That Bloomed , plus more. Cally Logan  has appeared on  Today's Nashville  and has made multiple appearances on the  700 Club Interactive . She is the Senior Writer for  Crosswalk.com  and  The Rooted Truth . Her writings have appeared in many publications, including Chr...

Sherri J. Cullison, Author of S.O.S. A Mother’s Story of Survival, Rescue, and Hope in the Darkness of Teen Suicide joins the Single Christian Women Speak podcast to share a message of hope in grieving. Sherri brings wisdom through experience in this episode. Her insight is useful for both those grieving and those who want to support, encourage, and love someone who is in the midst of grieving.  W...

For many single Christian women, making a way for prayer is high on their to-do list, but it often gets glanced over and transferred to the next day’s list, only to be ignored again.   In this episode of the Single Christian Women Speak podcast, Jan explains how and why single Christian women can elevate their prayer life. She explains what prayer is, the distractions we face, and how to overcome...

Experiencing Good Grief in Singleness with Pam Luschei  Can single women grieve what they have never had, such as a healthy relationship? Gain inspiration as you listen to the answer to this question on Experiencing Good Grief in Singleness with guest Pam Luschei, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Pam, a single herself, explains how we can grieve non-death losses, such as the loss of dream...

In this thought-provoking episode of The Single Christian Women Speak Podcast, Pastor Wayne Basye dives deep into the often-misunderstood topic of hell. He invites listeners to reflect on the origins of their beliefs about hell and emphasizes the importance of turning to scripture for the truth. Pastor Wayne eloquently describes humanity as “the workmanship of God” and explores our beginnings, inc...

This is another gripping episode of the Single Christian Women Speak podcast, in which Pastor Wayne Basye unveils his personal testimony. Pastor Wayne is known today for being a pastor who closes each sermon with a song. Those songs are often ones he wrote while in prison when he was paying the penalty for his poor choices. But today, that life doesn’t define him. The power of the cross does. List...

In Part 2, Debbie continues sharing her personal journey as a child of a single mother and highlights the supportive role the church can play for single parents. She recounts how a young couple within her church community formed meaningful relationships with her and her family, emphasizing that churches can be welcoming spaces for singles. Traditionally viewed as environments for married couples,...

In this podcast episode, we hear the unique viewpoint of single parenting from the child’s perspective. Debbie shares her story of growing up in a single-parent household and reflects on her early experiences, starting at just four years old, when she witnessed her parents' breakup and the ensuing challenges. Debbie recounts how she had to leave her toys behind and adapt to a new lifestyle, reveal...

Lynnette Buck of Lynnette Buck Ministries joins us for the extremely important topic of money. She shares her powerful financial testimony that resonates deeply with many women. Lynnette takes us on a personal journey that begins with her experiences as a single woman lost in the complexities of finances. As she transitions into marriage, she addresses a common misconception many singles have on m...

In this delightful episode, join the host as she listens to a single woman's journey from believing about Jesus to asking Jesus into her heart. The guest reflects on a life changing question she responded to during a church service. She raised her hand in response then questioned her action when she left. She explores another meaningful question, such as her purpose for being born. And shares the...

Tracie has invited a guest, Sonja, to return and join her in recapping how the Single Christian Women Speak Podcast was formed. Together, they recap the powerful messages that aired in 2024. As they chat, they include memorable words of guests, beginning with Debbie on the Faith and Politics episode. They summarize each episode in the order they aired for the listener's benefit. They dive into Pat...

In Part 2 of She Speaks Her Secrets, Sonja, a single motherof three, explains the bondage she experienced from keeping secrets. She also shares the challenges she faced living a “double life” because of the fear of people knowing how she really lived outside of church, until she broke free.   Notable quotes from this episode: "There's shame in the secret!" "It's hard to be a...

In Part 1 of Speaking Her Secrets, Sonja, a single mother of three, begins by sharing her childhood belief of Jesus. She takes us into her teen years, adult years discovering the opposite sex and the bar scene. She freely discusses cohabitation, relationships and struggles that are common to many women who struggle with relationships, raising kids, and coming to grips with their own belief. Notabl...

This episode has a content warning. We speak about depression and suicidal thoughts. Counselors are available for those in need by calling the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline. In Part 2 of The Power of a Pill - When a Prescription is Control, Zach, a single father, shares intimate details of his experience through dependency. He discusses relationships, his lack of understanding, and struggles he...

This episode has a content warning. We speak about depression and suicidal thoughts. Counselors are available for those in need by calling 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. In Part 1 of The Power of a Pill - When a Prescription is in Control, Zach, a single father, opens his heart and freely shares how his dependency began. Notable quotes from Zach in this episode : “It was a vicious cycle of...

Do you find yourself performing or constantly proving yourself to make your value seen by others? If so, you are not alone. In this episode of Single Christian Women Speak, Pat shares experiences that helped her discover her true value. Many women experience a lack of value when there isn’t a man in their life? And we also discuss this. Pat knows our audience is mainly single Christian women, yet...

Do you wring your hands in the voting booth? Do you struggle to know what to stand for? In the Faith & Politics episode of the Single Christian Women Speak Podcast , we reveal ways we are affected by politics, whether we see it, understand it, or want to be affected by it. Faith and politics are two aspects of our lives; when we acknowledge them for what they are, they blend smoothly. We also...