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The Lies of Singleness: A Parent's Perspective

41 min · 25 de jun de 2025
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In this special episode of Hope Realized, we continue our series The Lies of Singleness with a heartfelt conversation that’s close to home. I’m joined by two very special guests—my parents—as we explore what it was like for them to parent and encourage a single adult child. Together, we reflect on the differences between the dating culture of their generation and the complexities of modern relationships. They share honestly about how they’ve navigated understanding my journey, how they’ve supported me through seasons of hope and heartache, and how they’ve had to let go of expectations shaped by their own early marriage story. Whether you’re working through singleness yourself or you're a parent walking alongside an adult child in that journey, this episode offers a unique and compassionate perspective on love, support, and trust in God’s timing. Order Megan's Book: The Lies of Singleness [https://www.amazon.com/Lies-Singleness-Following-Holds-Truth/dp/B0CK45BHBM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3F17MR24GB4AT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.KcwekhXuHkIHZIsV2Q_g5fupwING00KFeZE2-Rt9WXkNKkm80Dgj4cOP9kARKq2r.3FeMK8B_HhuvNlERalF4BS0WRxI7IPdarFjYFumXts8&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+lies+of+singleness&qid=1750807568&sprefix=The+lies+of+sing%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-1]

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