Churches often revolve around couples and families, but what message does that send to the growing number of single Christians? This episode unpacks the hidden assumptions behind “couples bias” and what it means to build churches where singles aren’t just welcomed, but necessary. We cover:

• Why the nuclear family isn’t the centre of church life

• How singleness points to eternity, just like marriage

• What pastors miss when they overlook single adults

• Easy fixes that do more harm than good

• How married people can be better friends to singles

• The challenge to name all the single people in your church
  

Rev. Dr Danielle (Dani) Treweek is a theological researcher, author, and speaker with a focus on singleness, sexuality, and worldview formation. She leads the Single Minded ministry and serves as Sydney Anglican Diocesan Research Officer. She writes for Christianity Today, ABC Religion & Ethics, and The Gospel Coalition Australia.

TOOL BOX:

The Meaning of Singleness by Danielle Treweek

Single Ever After by Danielle Treweek

Dani’s website with further resources

No Greater Love by Rebecca McLaughlin

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