Episodes

This episode explores the hidden struggle of modern singleness through the story of Hannah (1 Samuel 1) and asks how the church can better love and care for faithful singles, especially those over 40. It highlights misunderstandings from loved ones and leaders, offers practical ways the church can provide compassionate support and belonging, and encourages listeners to trust God’s faithfulness while acting with kindness toward those who mourn.

Michael Jerome explains why healthy relationships require intentional growth, not just finding the right person. He breaks down four core skills—listening before defending, managing conflict with repair attempts, emotional regulation, and healthy boundaries—and shows how Christlike character sustains love beyond chemistry. The episode includes practical takeaways like premarital counseling, daily spiritual preparation, and a coach’s challenge to practice one relational skill this week, urging l...

Being single in modern culture often brings amplified loneliness—isolated living, friendlessness, technology replacing face-to-face connection, and endless dating app choices have made belonging harder than before. In this episode Michael Jerome examines the biblical basis for companionship, acknowledges the real pain of singleness, and challenges the church to create intentional, intergenerational community where singles are seen and discipled, not merely positioned to wait for marriage. Prac...

In this episode Michael Jerome explores how God can use pain and suffering to shape, prepare, and redeem our lives. Using biblical examples—Joseph, David, and Paul—he shows how painful seasons can produce compassion, dependence, resilience, maturity, and ministry. Listeners are encouraged to move from asking "Why?" to asking "What are you forming in me?" as they seek purpose and hope amid hardship.