Breaking Free from People Pleasing: Choosing Peace Over Approval

Grieving in the Rubble: When All Falls Apart

What do you do when the future you prayed for shatters? In this honest and healing episode, host Wonsehlea Teah sits down with her friend and special guest R’Quiya Ruffin to talk about the silent grief that often follows broken courtships, spiritual disappointment, and seasons that don’t go as planned. Together, they unpack the emotional weight of walking away from a relationship you thought was God-ordained and how to hold on to faith when everything else falls apart. You’ll hear real stories, biblical truth, and gentle wisdom for anyone who’s ever had to grieve in silence, rebuild from spiritual rubble, or question God’s timing after loss. This episode is a reminder: Grief is holy ground. Healing is possible. And God is still good even when it all falls apart.

Until Change

There are prayers we pray with closed hands — unwilling to let go of the outcome we desperately want. I’ve been there. In this episode, I share my personal story of walking away from a 2-year courtship I believed would lead to marriage. What do you do when what you wanted, prayed for, and planned… ends? “Until Change” is about surrendering your deepest desires, not because they’re bad, but because they don’t belong on the throne. I reflect on what the Lord taught me about contentment, letting go, and trusting Him when the outcome doesn’t match the expectation. We’ll look at the story of Hannah, who didn’t just pray for a child — she promised to give him back. That’s the kind of open-handed faith God is calling us to. Are you willing to return to God what you’ve begged Him to bless?

Growing in the Spirit: The Pathway to Spiritual Maturity

Spiritual growth isn’t a one-time event — it’s a lifelong journey. But how do we measure growth when we can’t always see the progress? In today’s episode, we’re unpacking what it means to grow spiritually, how to identify the signs of true spiritual maturity, and practical steps to deepen your walk with Christ. Whether you’re feeling stuck, stagnant, or just unsure of what spiritual growth looks like, this conversation will equip you with biblical principles and actionable steps to keep moving forward in faith.

When Your Side of the Story Stays Untold

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you were vulnerable with someone, only for them to twist your words, share your private moments out of context, and suddenly you’re the villain in a story you barely recognize? And when you try to explain yourself, no one wants to hear your side. What do you do when your truth goes unheard? When God tells you to stay silent and let Him handle it? Today’s episode is deeply personal. I’ve been there — accused, misunderstood, and feeling the sting of betrayal. And when I cried out to God, He said, “What if no one ever hears your side of the story? Is it not enough that I do?” We’re diving into what it means to trust God when you’re falsely accused, how to hold your peace when your truth is taken out of context, and how to release the need to defend yourself when God is your defender. 🎧 Subscribe now and enter your single season with clarity, confidence, and Kingdom impact. Join me on the Single and Soaring Podcast: You can reach me at hello@singleandsoaring.org. [wonsehlea@singleandsoaring.info] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singleandsoaringpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/singleandsoaringpodcast/]

Breaking Free from People Pleasing: Choosing Peace Over Approval

Have you ever felt trapped in a cycle of saying “yes” when you really want to say “no”? Do you find yourself pushing your feelings aside just to keep the peace? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the struggle of people pleasing — what it looks like, why it’s so hard to break, and how to find freedom in choosing God’s approval over people’s applause. We’ll talk about the root of people pleasing, the toll it takes on your mental and spiritual health, and the steps you can take to walk in the truth of who God says you are.