Observations of a Professional Third Wheel

Observations of a Professional Third Wheel

Conversations encouraging friendships between single and married people. We hope to confront stereotypes, disprove unfounded fears, and prevent self-fulfilling prophecies, as we crowdsource wisdom on how to better serve one another in what can be some of the deepest relationships.

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September 22, 2025 5 mins

Kids are the secret weapon to getting closer to your married friends!

 

Original article: https://www.livingout.org/resources/posts/272/does-a-baby-really-change-everything?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLGN3hleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpxuBxuaeZRjJQWpuit-uXHDv4VpWOf3hTiEMRTGRfqG6w5QxH90LepAdb0k3_aem_Q8bOYKuFQxqQUOdSLw_Jdw

 

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Are third-wheel friendships the answer to the loneliness epidemic?

 

Original article: https://www.livingout.org/resources/posts/267/saying-yes

 

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I got the privilege of being on the Living Out podcast for their "Friendship" Series to discuss the challenges to friendship. If you like what you hear, check out their full series! Here's their description for the episode:

"Friendships bring with them all kinds of blessings, but how do we handle the challenges that also come with them? How should we respond to changes in circumstances, for example when friends move away? Being vul...

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March 31, 2025 59 mins

The second part in a two-part miniseries discussing the topic of divorce, told through the lenses of two of my friend's very different experiences. What is like to go through this unfortunate experience? What do you need from your friends? And how can we, especially we single friends, be there for our divorcing friends during one of the hardest times of their lives? Featuring Pastor Barnabas Piper.

 

Check out what he's up to!

 

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August 19, 2024 70 mins

The first part in a two-part miniseries discussing the topic of divorce, told through the lenses of two of my friend's very different experiences. What is like to go through this unfortunate experience? What do you need from your friends? And how can we, especially we single friends, be there for our divorcing friends during one of the hardest times of their lives?

 

Link to the seminar on women's sexual health Elise references:

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June 3, 2024 29 mins

Today I'm sharing an interview I did with the Single Minded Stories Podcast! It was a great chance to share about myself and my own story in a way that I haven't yet done on this show.

 

Here are those sweet, sweet links:

Single Minded Stories Podcast

Single Minded Stories Website

Single Minded Ministry Website

 

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May 20, 2024 24 mins

Some short stories about ways others have been living life alongside their single or married friends.

 

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And read Becca's Substack post on singleness!

 

 

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I talk with new friend, Dani Treweek - A Christian theological researcher, author and speaker whose ministry focus lies in resourcing Christian individuals & communities on biblical singleness, sexuality, theological retrieval, worldview formation & other related topics. Dani is the Founding Director & Chair of Single Minded Ministry, a parachurch ministry whose mission is to develop biblical, theological and pastoral r...

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February 26, 2024 16 mins

The Many Phases of Lily Andrews on AUDIBLE

The Many Phases of Lily Andrews on AMAZON

 

Hear the Companion Music Here!

 

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January 29, 2024 54 mins

I compare notes with my friend and pastor, Sam Allberry.

 

Check out Sam's book, "The Seven Myths of Singleness"

Or his podcast with Ray Orltund Jr., "You're Not Crazy"

 

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January 15, 2024 62 mins

I talk to my friends Cody and Sarah about single people becoming friends with couples who already have kids.

 

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January 1, 2024 72 mins

I talk again with my fellow professional third wheel friend, Bethany, about the differences gender makes in being single and having married friends.  

 

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I talk with my friends Mason, Nichole, and Bethany about what might be the ultimate example of a third wheel friendship- when single and married people choose to live together.

 

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December 4, 2023 87 mins

I talk with my friends Jonathan and Liz, leaders of my small group at the time, about this nexus point in the church where many single and married friends cross paths for the first time. And why you should welcome and take advantage of the diversity they offer.

 

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So you or your friends are having their first baby! Is your social life over? Will your friendship survive? I talk again with my friends Ryan and Lauren about how single and married friends can walk through this transition together and how it can lead to an even deeper friendship than before!

 

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November 13, 2023 2 mins

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November 6, 2023 63 mins

I talk with my friends Andrew and Maria about what it was like dating and getting married during the COVID-19 pandemic, and ways single people can be there for their married friends when one spouse travels frequently.

 

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I talk with my friends Chase and Paige about creative ways to include your long distance partner in your friendships and how common interests can be leveraged to expedite getting to know your friends new spouse.

 

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October 3, 2023 68 mins

I talk with my friends Ryan and Lauren, who I've been doing life with for over ten years. I'll be expanding upon many of the ideas we discuss as this series progresses.

 

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September 26, 2023 1 min

Welcome to the Observations of a Professional Third Wheel Podcast!

 

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