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Joy and purpose in singleness, plus a single guy\u2019s take on being unmarried, and is it ever time to give up on marriage completely?<\/p>\n

Featured musical artist:<\/strong>\u00a0James Peden<\/a><\/p>\n

Roundtable:<\/strong> What to Love About Being Single<\/p>\n

Singleness isn\u2019t a death sentence. The Bible considers singleness a noble calling, so whether you\u2019re content as a single or you\u2019re praying for a mate, use your single season to grow, serve, build relationships, learn and embrace adventure. In honor of National Singles Week, our guests, all single, share their best stories and advice for embracing singleness with confidence and joy \u2014 and taking time to enjoy the ride.<\/p>\n

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Culture: Making the Most of Singleness<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bob Wheatley was a pro baseball player. He\u2019s now a brand strategist, author, speaker \u2014 and single guy. He recently wrote a book about navigating life as an unmarried man in his early 30s, and what it looks like to walk in faithfulness today while hoping for marriage in the future. Bob uses everything from the words of Paul to lessons from his own life to outline the advantages of singleness, the need for accountability and friendship, and the blessings of trusting God with your single season.<\/p>\n

Single-Minded: Finding Purpose & Strength in Your Season of Singleness<\/a><\/p>\n

Visit Bob\u2019s Website\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Inbox: Is It Time to Become a Nun?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our listener is discouraged and wants to know if she should give up on marriage and consign herself to a nunnery. Lisa Anderson weighs in.<\/p>\n

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