Singleness often carries silent struggles—shame, embarrassment, loneliness, and questions about identity or purpose.
In this episode, Haley opens up about her own journey of navigating singleness throughout different seasons of her life. We discuss how culture and even the church can sometimes elevate marriage as the ultimate goal in life, but God calls each of us—single or married—to something greater. Together, we reflect on God’s ultimate purpose, priority, and plan for our lives, and how to navigate singleness with faith.
We also talk about various misconceptions and experiences of singleness—whether you've never married, divorced, or widowed—and why it’s important to seek God’s guidance for your next step. This is a conversation of grace, honesty, and hope—for anyone navigating singleness or walking alongside someone who is.
Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.
So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.
Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.
Listen in to learn more :
(00:00) - Navigating Singleness With Hope
(12:35) - Misconceptions and Heart Reflections
(20:42) - Defining Purpose Beyond Roles and Expectations
(34:31) - Navigating Church Expectations for Singles
(47:05) - Nurturing Hope in Singleness and Marriage
(55:58) - Embracing Singleness With God's Purpose
(01:03:45) - Navigating Singleness and Marriage Realities
(01:11:28) - Finding Hope in Singleness and Marriage
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Bible verses mentioned in this episode
Psalm 37:4 – “Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”
Romans 8:29 – “For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.”
Romans 12:2 – “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
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