Single Christian Women Speak Podcast

About Single Christian Women Speak Podcast

Welcome to Single Christian Women Speak, where we discuss helpful topics to support women in building a solid and healthy single life. We bring you a variety of guests. Some share their testimonies, and others share their knowledge. All contribute for the same purpose: to bring encouragement to the listener. Sometimes, we discuss sensitive topics, so you have a place to hear about real issues that can be difficult to bring up in the church setting. Join us for the next episode. *The opinions expressed by guests may not be those of the Single Christian Women Speak Podcast.

Publisher

Tracie Lobstein

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Oct 2024

Latest episode

1 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Mar 2026

   Getting to Know Ashley Buchanan-Sorensen, Author of 90 Reflections From God, From Iowa, From Me

   Join Single Christian Women Speak as we talk with Ashley Buchanan-Sorensen, Author of 90 Reflections from God, From Iowa, From Me Testimonies have a pre-Christ life, a moment of accepting Christ, and a new life because of Christ. And Ashley was asked to describe herself prior to accepting Christ. She responded, “I was a hot mess.” Many of us can relate to her self-description and her childhood: growing up in a broken home, bouncing between both parents' homes, and moving frequently. Ashley shares that, as a young girl, she grappled with feeling loved by people and by God so deeply that she began to question if God existed. Not knowing how to handle her struggles led to her being arrested at the age of 16. It was in jail that she accepted Christ as her Savior, and she began experiencing change and understanding. Do you battle being grounded? Ashley explains that knowing her testimony, “Keeps me grounded.” Listen to hear some of the ways God has worked in her life. Frequently, single women wrestle to find their place within the church. In this episode, you will hear a place where singles can turn their focus during their journey. Other topics Ashley discusses are: Transformation Hoplessness Peace Battling Obedience Hiding from God This episode is for the single who: can relate to being "a hot mess." thinks she is the only one who questions God's love for her who finds herself hiding from God struggles waiting on God to bring a man into her life don't know where God is leading her thinks she doesn't know enough about Jesus to Him with others It is from Ashley’s life experiences that she wrote in 90 Reflections from God, From Iowa, From Me. (https://www.amazon.com/90-Reflections-God-Iowa-Me-ebook/dp/B0BCHDLK97) Music Shtakalberry via Pixabay (pixabay.com).

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   15 Feb 2026

   A Candid Conversation with Serena Menken on Nurturing Her Teenager through Mental Health Challenges

   Join us for this episode as Serena Menken, author of SerenaMenken.substack.com (https://serenamenken.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips), 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. (Suicide Hotline is 988) She details her family's experience as they received assessments and navigated recommended treatment plans in care facilities and at home. Serena openly shares her experience to encourage others who may face a similar situation. From a parent's point of view, Serena shares topics on: ·      Self-blame ·      Shame ·      Self-confession ·      Feelings of abandonment ·      Working with a therapist ·      Treatment center experience and home treatment Where does Serena gain strength through her family's journey? She answers this question with examples of how she has depended on her relationship with Christ throughout her parenting journey, describing it as, “I’ve been blessed with a really strong connection because I chose it.” She elaborates, “It’s something I’ve clung to.” Throughout the conversation, you will hear Serena’s words filled with grace and discover why she titled her Substack, Evidence of Grace (https://substack.com/@serenamenken?), where she pours her heart out in writing, for others to gain from. This episode is for the parent who feels alone and struggles with despair while parenting a child with anxiety, depression, or an eating disorder. As well as parents who hesitate to share their struggles with others, to ask for help, and who tend to neglect their own self-care while tending to others. Additional Resources are listed below that were mentioned in the episode. There is no affiliation with the resources listed below or mentioned in the episode. As always, you are encouraged to do your research and find resources that best suit you. How to Nourish Your Child Through an Eating Disorder (https://www.amazon.com/Nourish-Through-Eating-Disorder-Plate/dp/1615194509/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1VB2TJ5EN69HS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mCABDd7CRfVHmOjS0jmgoGZ8PAWa86WKgdlGzzeOH0zjizBI90WC0lRTtfYHf9hvnWXTeZndWc8U43gwXVop5wNJxlA2ctr_qLYb85eKcXTyM7OvRE-TFwoOsDtg7gDX9CGLFy2KllbiUgenfO-YyhIyxKqcIsj4Ac1v1_Q5ts08ZQM5HRQDEPu9DVM7FIiKVD75096Ey6bSSmtfCxXeA1r4_6-batcpMuMfpdd2vQw.Z3q6v3idGhFsaQ6YnTVUGGFAX6MK92melxVw5eOSK8s&dib_tag=se&keywords=parenting+through+an+eating+disorder&qid=1768963845&sprefix=parenting+through+an+eating+disorder%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-1) When Your Teen Has an Eating Disorder (https://www.amazon.com/When-Your-Teen-Eating-Disorder/dp/1684030439/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1VB2TJ5EN69HS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mCABDd7CRfVHmOjS0jmgoGZ8PAWa86WKgdlGzzeOH0zjizBI90WC0lRTtfYHf9hvnWXTeZndWc8U43gwXVop5wNJxlA2ctr_qLYb85eKcXTyM7OvRE-TFwoOsDtg7gDX9CGLFy2KllbiUgenfO-YyhIyxKqcIsj4Ac1v1_Q5ts08ZQM5HRQDEPu9DVM7FIiKVD75096Ey6bSSmtfCxXeA1r4_6-batcpMuMfpdd2vQw.Z3q6v3idGhFsaQ6YnTVUGGFAX6MK92melxVw5eOSK8s&dib_tag=se&keywords=parenting+through+an+eating+disorder&qid=1768963845&sprefix=parenting+through+an+eating+disorder%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-3) What Your ADHD Kid Wishes You Knew (https://www.amazon.com/What-Your-ADHD-Child-Wishes/dp/0143132393/ref=sr_1_9?crid=20FDVHYLI0YQ8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.jfoPO4foAWouHnJwWqWWQNpFX9ouBTJ4O7O1JRge4noTghzXHYT4OQGsotijrhZMuO8EjRDvDV0UEtyE1VM-M4wYbOBXxs_xlo-5dGEX_oPiUpfBHi4NXc6U3qzfAexu2VAe9Rb5K--FGvEg9_vcokd8Mo3SOz8RTuF0totlFRpl5fRUoUC0vOJK2MSzgeZJ51wKDdSRmrztO85WDhOJY0VgRjQKlC2y2ViWpaaJ0kD4iGXFRHkvBST5BpubEHk_FF2wb4_9Vushxujv6odRfar3EeqISGrEDp2T32zfUQ4.WkAfqUkl7JWH9cqluk3306nUOowcE6Mwt3O4ZmFzIPs&dib_tag=se&keywords=adhd+parenting+book&qid=1768964452&s=books&sprefix=adhd+parenting%2Cstripbooks%2C120&sr=1-9) FEAST (https://feast-ed.org/) Brave Girl Eating (https://www.amazon.com/Brave-Girl-Eating-Struggle-Anorexia/dp/006172548X) Music by ShtakalBerry via ⁠Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/)

3. 

   15 Aug 2025

   When Two Testimonies Meet: Steve and Brenda's Journey to Freedom and Joy Part 2

   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 leading up to the moment they met. Steve shares he knew exactly what hewas looking for and had surrendered his desires to the Lord, when he met the woman, he had been praying for. Brenda, a woman filled with contentment, who was trusting in the Lord each day was caught off guard by the whirlwind thatbegan swirling the moment she received a special text message. Relationship This episode covers many different aspects of relationships.Steve and Brenda answer the question, “What did you see in each other that solidified the relationship?” The term “dating” is familiar to describe the introductiontime in a relationship when two people get to know one another. But Steve describes how their relationship began in the “get to know time”, as he shares how the two of them began sharing with each other who they are and who theyhave been. Stop! Who sets the boundaries in your relationships? Listen toSteve describe how Brenda was a Godly woman and made it easy for him to not be tempted. “She showed me boundaries.” He elaborates on how Brenda did him afavor as he explains, “Brenda didn’t make it easy for me to be tempted.” Then he gets honest about himself, “If she would have shown me any indication that there was, maybe, boundaries not there, I would taken advantage of itprobably.” Commitment to freedom and joy Steve compares the wedding experience to “standing around in heaven.” And Brenda shares the support she had from her grown children and its effects as well as her list of standards, she had for a husband. You know that list every single woman has. Brenda had one too. Expectations We don't have to have a relationship with someone beforeknowing their expectations. We can make major expectations clear from the start. Steve and Brenda share a major sacrifice Brenda made because the expectation was discussed before the commitment to marriage. So, there was no surprise, no bitterness, and no resentment. Intimacy It is often thought that the relationship with a spouse isthe most important relationship in a married person’s life. Hear their answer when asked, “Is the most important relationship you have... with each other?” Who is this episode for This episode is for the single woman who is tempted to runahead of the Lord in search of finding freedom and joy in having a spouse, and who grapples with discouragement, thinking life isn’t going to change. Join us, for a fun story, be encouraged and sign up for our monthly newsletter (/home-a) filled with inspiring articles and current podcast episodes designed to empower single Christian women! Flourish with encouragement tailored just for you—sign up today to receive a copy of the Introduction to TheBelieving Single (/books). We are glad you are here! Find more information at tracielobstein.com (http://tracielobstein.com/) Music by ShtakalBerry via Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/). The opinions expressed by guests may not reflect those of the Single Christian Women Speak Podcast.

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