Why singleness isn't just a 'waiting' period
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Is the Church failing single people?
Church should be a place of deep belonging for everyone but for single people, it can be often be a place where they feel left out or pressured because of their relationship status.
So how do we shift the culture in our churches to genuinely value people of every stage of life? And if marriage is something we hope for, how do we keep it from becoming an idol?
Nigel and Careena Van Zyl, founders of Cherish Singles Ministry joined Lydia to unpack.
Released on 22 Apr 2026
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