Single blessedness. Discernment. Dating. And a plot twist we didn’t see coming. In Ep. 46, we’re with Ate Karen (book editor at Shepherd’s Voice and cafe owner) to answer a request from our Davao donut, Keith: single blessedness in the season of waiting and becoming, and discernment in dating, pursuing, and committing. Spoiler: this isn’t just a “single and happy” story. May plot twist agad, from the very start. In this episode, we talk about: - The “one true love” pressure in the community, and the feeling that may timer na tumatakbo once you hit your late 20s - The dating course with a worksheet (yes, a quota of new guys to date every quarter) - How to discern if you’re called to marriage, single life, or religious life - A priest’s simple answer: “God’s will is to love Him and love your neighbor.” And yes, it’s okay to choose to stay single - Free will, and why God won’t force you in good vs. good decisions - Why you should talk to the religious, not just rely on reels - The stigma that “malungkot ang single,” and why it isn’t true - Why you shouldn’t decide out of fear, and how a season of depression and anxiety helped Ate Karen see God’s plan - The long way back to church, community, and herself - And the curve ball she didn’t want to hear but heard anyway Part 2 is coming for the full plot twist. 😉 This one’s for you if: - You’re single and tired of “kailan ka magkaka-jowa?” - You’re discerning your vocation - You’re in a hard season and can’t find where God is - You just want a good mix of laughter, tears, and real talk That Sounds Holy is a podcast by three worship leaders talking about life, leadership, faith, and everything in between. ⚠️ Content note: This episode mentions depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. If you need someone to talk to, please reach out to a person you trust or a mental health professional. 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss Part 2! Got a topic you want us to talk about? DM us!