The Synchrony Podcast

In this Voicemail Questions episode, Megan and Steven reply to a male caller who wants to know how to communicate directly, but compassionately, with the woman in his life. How should an Apostolic man balance honesty and tenderness and show up as a leader for her, while still staying true to his convictions? Please note: this episode mentions sexual assault and body/weight insecurity. Take the Dating Barriers Course here: https://www.synchronyproject.com/offers/RzdaL4SfHave a dating question that you’d like our advice on? Call 352-358-7393 and leave us an anonymous voicemail; we may choose your question to answer on a future episode.Ladies: Matchmaking bookings are temporarily closed to new female clients, but will re-open in the Spring! Add your name to the waiting list here: https://www.synchronyproject.com/for-herMen can get started with matchmaking for free and meet their first match at no cost. Check https://www.synchronyproject.com to register.You can download the Bingo card here! Thanks to Anna and Adinah! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uaeCr8-XlVPnlFAsdmicTNqz21aAhSIO/view?usp=sharingSubscribe to Love Notes, our weekly Synchrony newsletter here: https://the-synchrony-project.mykajabi.com/newsletters/love-notes/Men: Join the Discord server here! https://discord.gg/hqZmtuMws9Get the From Singles, to Shepherds Info Guide Here! https://the-synchrony-project.mykajabi.com/from-singles-to-shepherdsContact: If you want to join the conversation about this topic and give your thoughts, reach out on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or at [email protected] more about our matchmaking services and dating resources at https://synchronyproject.com.Intro/Outro music by: Balloon Planet, “Write Your Own Story,” https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/write-your-own-story/135437 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit synchronyproject.substack.com

We all need a pick-me-up sometimes, and Megan gets that by messing around with spreadsheets. So humor her along with Steven as they dive into some never-before-explored data collected from 700+ Synchrony Survey respondents! These data answer the questions: “Who carries more debt—men or women?” “What do men/women spend most of their free time doing?” and “What positive qualities do men or women most often use to describe themselves?” Perhaps, by extension, these things actually describe the partners they’re looking for. Take the Dating Barriers Course here: https://www.synchronyproject.com/offe...Have a dating question that you’d like our advice on? Call 352-358-7393 and leave us an anonymous voicemail; we may choose your question to answer on a future episode.Ladies: Matchmaking bookings are temporarily closed to new female clients, but will re-open in the Spring! Add your name to the waiting list here: https://www.synchronyproject.com/for-herMen can get started with matchmaking for free and meet their first match at no cost. Check https://www.synchronyproject.com to register.You can download the Bingo card here! Thanks to Anna and Adinah! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uaeC...Subscribe to Love Notes, our weekly Synchrony newsletter here: https://the-synchrony-project.mykajabi.com/newsletters/love-notes/Men: Join the Discord server here!/ discordContact: If you want to join the conversation about this topic and give your thoughts, reach out on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or at [email protected] more about our matchmaking services and dating resources at https://synchronyproject.com.Intro/Outro music by: Balloon Planet, “Write Your Own Story,” https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit synchronyproject.substack.com

We try to keep things positive around here, but sometimes we just have to complain a little. In this episode, Steven and Megan dish on some of their least favorite aspects of Apostolic dating culture—have you encountered these in your dating experience? Stay tuned for similar conversations like these on our soon-coming “hot takes” bonus episodes!Take the Dating Barriers Course here: https://www.synchronyproject.com/offe...Have a dating question that you’d like our advice on? Call 352-358-7393 and leave us an anonymous voicemail; we may choose your question to answer on a future episode.Ladies: Matchmaking bookings are temporarily closed to new female clients, but will re-open in the Spring! Add your name to the waiting list here: https://www.synchronyproject.com/for-herMen can get started with matchmaking for free and meet their first match at no cost. Check https://www.synchronyproject.com to register.Subscribe to Love Notes, our weekly Synchrony newsletter here: https://the-synchrony-project.mykajabi.com/newsletters/love-notes/Contact: If you want to join the conversation about this topic and give your thoughts, reach out on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or at [email protected] more about our matchmaking services and dating resources at https://synchronyproject.com.Intro/Outro music by: Balloon Planet, “Write Your Own Story,” https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit synchronyproject.substack.com

When is it safe to stop taking chaperones on your dates? Are there Apostolic men who have thought hard about having children, and some who may have even decided...not to? In this heavily caffeinated and relatively unfiltered episode, Megan and Steven tackle these questions (stopping for a few side quests on the history of courtship, female fertility, and even some car shopping suggestions). Take the Dating Barriers Course here: https://www.synchronyproject.com/offers/RzdaL4SfHave a dating question that you'd like our advice on? Call 352-358-7393 and leave us an anonymous voicemail; we may choose your question to answer on a future episode.Ladies: Matchmaking bookings are temporarily closed to new female clients, but will re-open in the Spring! Add your name to the waiting list here: https://www.synchronyproject.com/for-herMen can get started with matchmaking for free and meet their first match at no cost. Check https://www.synchronyproject.com to register.You can download the Bingo card here! Thanks to Anna and Adinah! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uaeCr8-XlVPnlFAsdmicTNqz21aAhSIO/view?usp=sharingSubscribe to Love Notes, our weekly Synchrony newsletter here: https://the-synchrony-project.mykajabi.com/newsletters/love-notes/Men: Join the Discord server here! https://discord.gg/hqZmtuMws9Get the From Singles, to Shepherds Info Guide Here! https://the-synchrony-project.mykajabi.com/from-singles-to-shepherdsContact: If you want to join the conversation about this topic and give your thoughts, reach out on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or at [email protected] more about our matchmaking services and dating resources at https://synchronyproject.com.Intro/Outro music by: Balloon Planet, "Write Your Own Story," https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/write-your-own-story/135437 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit synchronyproject.substack.com

This week, we're taking you all the way to beautiful Houston, Texas with us! Megan and Steven spent the weekend teaching and learning at Cultivate, a Hyphen-Focused Event hosted by the incredible ministry team at Apostolic Temple. Thanks to AT Hyphen for having us! You'll soon be able to access the FULL session talk on our forthcoming Patreon platform! Stay tuned for more information about that launch. Take the Dating Barriers Course here: https://www.synchronyproject.com/offers/RzdaL4SfHave a dating question that you'd like our advice on? Call 352-358-7393 and leave us an anonymous voicemail; we may choose your question to answer on a future episode.Ladies: Matchmaking bookings are temporarily closed to new female clients, but will re-open in the Spring! Add your name to the waiting list here: https://www.synchronyproject.com/for-herMen can get started with matchmaking for free and meet their first match at no cost. Check https://www.synchronyproject.com to register.You can download the Bingo card here! Thanks to Anna and Adinah! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uaeCr8-XlVPnlFAsdmicTNqz21aAhSIO/view?usp=sharingSubscribe to Love Notes, our weekly Synchrony newsletter here: https://the-synchrony-project.mykajabi.com/newsletters/love-notes/Men: Join the Discord server here! https://discord.gg/hqZmtuMws9Get the From Singles, to Shepherds Info Guide Here! https://the-synchrony-project.mykajabi.com/from-singles-to-shepherdsContact: If you want to join the conversation about this topic and give your thoughts, reach out on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or at [email protected] more about our matchmaking services and dating resources at https://synchronyproject.com.Intro/Outro music by: Balloon Planet, "Write Your Own Story," https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/write-your-own-story/135437 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit synchronyproject.substack.com

Are today's women different than women in the past? In Part 1 and 2 of our "Doctrine vs. Culture" series, we've discussed how Apostolic dating culture should be aligned with scripture and not with unhealthy aspects of worldly culture, and also how the discourses we're surrounded by shape our understanding of each other and behavior towards potential partners. In this next installment, Megan and Steven dive into the history of the male/female relationship dynamic, starting from the birth of "Western" culture until now. Take the Dating Barriers Course here: https://www.synchronyproject.com/offers/RzdaL4SfHave a dating question that you'd like our advice on? Call 352-358-7393 and leave us an anonymous voicemail; we may choose your question to answer on a future episode.Ladies: Matchmaking bookings are temporarily closed to new female clients, but will re-open in the Spring! Add your name to the waiting list here: https://www.synchronyproject.com/for-herMen can get started with matchmaking for free and meet their first match at no cost. Check https://www.synchronyproject.com to register.You can download the Bingo card here! Thanks to Anna and Adinah! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uaeCr8-XlVPnlFAsdmicTNqz21aAhSIO/view?usp=sharingSubscribe to Love Notes, our weekly Synchrony newsletter here: https://the-synchrony-project.mykajabi.com/newsletters/love-notes/Men: Join the Discord server here! https://discord.gg/hqZmtuMws9Get the From Singles, to Shepherds Info Guide Here! https://the-synchrony-project.mykajabi.com/from-singles-to-shepherdsContact: If you want to join the conversation about this topic and give your thoughts, reach out on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or at [email protected] more about our matchmaking services and dating resources at https://synchronyproject.com.Intro/Outro music by: Balloon Planet, "Write Your Own Story," https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/write-your-own-story/135437  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit synchronyproject.substack.com

In this solo episode, Megan gives a primer on what a "discourse" is, and why the ones you're part of may be contributing directly to your singleness. If you haven't listened to the episode from a couple of weeks ago, make sure you give it a listen so this next episode makes sense!Take the Dating Barriers Course here: https://www.synchronyproject.com/offers/RzdaL4Sf Have a dating question that you'd like our advice on? Call 352-358-7393 and leave us an anonymous voicemail; we may choose your question to answer on a future episode.Ladies: Matchmaking bookings are temporarily closed to new female clients, but will re-open in the Spring! Add your name to the waiting list here: https://www.synchronyproject.com/for-her Men can get started with matchmaking for free and meet their first match at no cost. Check https://www.synchronyproject.com to register.You can download the Bingo card here! Thanks to Anna and Adinah! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uaeCr8-XlVPnlFAsdmicTNqz21aAhSIO/view?usp=sharing Subscribe to Love Notes, our weekly Synchrony newsletter here: https://the-synchrony-project.mykajabi.com/newsletters/love-notes/ Men: Join the Discord server here! https://discord.gg/hqZmtuMws9 Get the From Singles, to Shepherds Info Guide Here! https://the-synchrony-project.mykajabi.com/from-singles-to-shepherds Contact: If you want to join the conversation about this topic and give your thoughts, reach out on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or at [email protected]. Learn more about our matchmaking services and dating resources at https://synchronyproject.com. Intro/Outro music by: Balloon Planet, "Write Your Own Story," https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/write-your-own-story/135437  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit synchronyproject.substack.com

We're back with more of your voicemail questions, and this week we're talking about some heavy topics. How do you heal a generational curse of divorce when that is all you've seen in your family? How should friends support singles who are experiencing a break-up? There's a lot to cover here, but it's not all gloom and despair, thanks to some great musical interruptions and Megan nearly being killed by a bug.Have a dating question that you'd like our advice on? Call 352-358-7393 and leave us an anonymous voicemail; we may choose your question to answer on a future episode.Ladies: Matchmaking consultations are OPEN for the month of August!We will have bookings available for NEW female clients from now until August 31st, so please book now. Appointments are first come, first served. https://www.synchronyproject.com/how-it-worksMen can get started with matchmaking for free and meet their first match at no cost. Check https://www.synchronyproject.com to register.You can download the Bingo card here! Thanks to Anna and Adinah!https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uaeCr8-XlVPnlFAsdmicTNqz21aAhSIO/view?usp=sharingSubscribe to Love Notes, our weekly Synchrony newsletter here: https://the-synchrony-project.mykajabi.com/newsletters/love-notes/Men: Join the Discord server here! https://discord.gg/hqZmtuMws9Get the From Singles, to Shepherds Info Guide Here! https://the-synchrony-project.mykajabi.com/from-singles-to-shepherdsContact: If you want to join the conversation about this topic and give your thoughts, reach out on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or at [email protected]. Learn more about our matchmaking services and dating resources at https://synchronyproject.com.Intro/Outro music by: Balloon Planet, "Write Your Own Story," https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/write-your-own-story/135437  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit synchronyproject.substack.com

When we say "Apostolic culture," what do we mean, and how is it related to doctrine? In this episode, we start the process of unpacking where our doctrine and culture overlap, and sometimes even collide, in our daily practices. Also, it's Steven and Megan's 10 year anniversary! On this episode, they share some special messages from their wedding guests (that they've never even read before).Have a dating question that you'd like our advice on? Call 352-358-7393 and leave us an anonymous voicemail; we may choose your question to answer on a future episode.Ladies: Matchmaking consultations are OPEN for the month of August!We will have bookings available for NEW female clients from now until August 31st, so please book now. Appointments are first come, first served. https://www.synchronyproject.com/how-it-worksMen can get started with matchmaking for free and meet their first match at no cost. Check https://www.synchronyproject.com to register.You can download the Bingo card here! Thanks to Anna and Adinah!https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uaeCr8-XlVPnlFAsdmicTNqz21aAhSIO/view?usp=sharingSubscribe to Love Notes, our weekly Synchrony newsletter here: https://the-synchrony-project.mykajabi.com/newsletters/love-notes/Men: Join the Discord server here! https://discord.gg/hqZmtuMws9Get the From Singles, to Shepherds Info Guide Here! https://the-synchrony-project.mykajabi.com/from-singles-to-shepherdsContact: If you want to join the conversation about this topic and give your thoughts, reach out on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or at [email protected]. Learn more about our matchmaking services and dating resources at https://synchronyproject.com.Intro/Outro music by: Balloon Planet, "Write Your Own Story," https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/write-your-own-story/135437  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit synchronyproject.substack.com

Well...this was an adventure! In this episode we cover a little bit of everything, thanks to some great questions submitted via our Synchrony Project voicemail! Tune in for some solid advice, some important Synchrony announcements, and some not-so-subtle disagreements about aquatic life. Have a dating question that you'd like our advice on? Call 352-358-7393 and leave us an anonymous voicemail; we may choose your question to answer on a future episode.Ladies: Matchmaking consultations are OPEN for the month of August!We will have bookings available for NEW female clients from now until August 31st, so please book now. Appointments are first come, first served. https://www.synchronyproject.com/how-it-worksMen can get started with matchmaking for free and meet their first match at no cost. Check https://www.synchronyproject.com to register.You can download the Bingo card here! Thanks to Anna and Adinah!https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uaeCr8-XlVPnlFAsdmicTNqz21aAhSIO/view?usp=sharingSubscribe to Love Notes, our weekly Synchrony newsletter here: https://the-synchrony-project.mykajabi.com/newsletters/love-notes/Men: Join the Discord server here! https://discord.gg/hqZmtuMws9Get the From Singles, to Shepherds Info Guide Here! https://the-synchrony-project.mykajabi.com/from-singles-to-shepherdsContact: If you want to join the conversation about this topic and give your thoughts, reach out on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or at [email protected]. Learn more about our matchmaking services and dating resources at https://synchronyproject.com.Intro/Outro music by: Balloon Planet, "Write Your Own Story," https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/write-your-own-story/135437  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit synchronyproject.substack.com