In this first episode of the year, Tracie, the Host, is joined by Sonja, the guest on the December episode Speaking Her Secrets: A Single Woman’s Journey to Discover Her Faith. The two casually chat about the 2024 Single Christian Women Speak Podcast episodes and how the podcast started.
They explore moving moments, powerful messages, and what to expect from future episodes.
In the Faith and Politics episode, which aired October 1, 2024, both reminisce about how they connected with Debbie’s response when asked what message she had to say to single women who declare they aren’t into politics.
Tracie shares how Debbie reminded her that the church may not have uniformity but can have unity.
Sonja expresses her gratitude for Debbie's focus on the power behind the facts in American history, women’s history, and the US Constitution, as they all support opportunities and still pertain to single women today.
Sonja was excited to discuss the Walked On, Walked Over: The Devaluing of Women episode that aired October 15, 2024, when Pat explores characteristics women hold when they know their value compared to when they don’t. They also elaborated on how honest reflection is important for women’s growth, and how concepts and ideas that women are taught as children are frequently lived out in their adult relationships.
They dive deep into Zach’s story of addiction. He shares moving moments in The Power of the Pill: When a Prescription is in Control, a two-part episode that aired in November.
They highlight Zach’s powerful confession: “Depression is not just the blues.” And when he encourages people to reach out for help and says, “They are not going to look down on you, call you weak, or make fun of you. They want what is best for you.”
His closing message of hope is inspiring and is meant to support others familiar with his experience. They both agreed this episode is for anyone challenged with a dependency on any substance.
Then, they touched on a few powerful points in Sonja’s testimony. Her story, Speaking Her Secrets: A Single Woman's Journey to Discover Her Faith, is a power-packed story, filled with details, relationships, and choices that many women struggle with. And Sonja says, “In order to move on, there has to be tears.”
Tracie tells Sonja that she finds it fascinating how her story begins at 6 years old, when she expresses her faith in secret, and closes fifty years later, when she tells her secrets.
Then, Sonja shares a memorable saying about where sin takes us. Many women will connect with her message and journey.
Sonja then elaborates and shares with single women the bondage secrets keep us in and how she doesn’t live in the past but lives in the present and seeks the Lord.
Throughout the episode, Tracie briefly touches on what goes into recording episodes of Single Christian Women Speak and closes with a few upcoming topics planned for 2025. Future episodes planned discuss money, and a single woman shares her testimony, which includes alcohol, dating outside of God’s will, and delighting in the Lord.
In addition, a Pastor will share his testimony. When was the last time you heard a Pastor share his story? This pastor shares his testimony regularly, and it is an amazing story.
Single Christian Women Speak is looking for future topics of hell, discernment, anxiety, and many more.
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