Hosts

Connie White
Co-Host, Author, Speaker
In 2022, C.E. White (Connie) co-authored the book “Single Isn’t Second-Best” with Philip Wilder. This book was inspired by her own experience as a single Christian prior to marrying at the age of thirty-three. Frustrated with the narrative that our lives are incomplete without a significant other, she wanted to encourage other Christians to live their single lives fully, finding the joy, purpose, and contentment Christ has for all believers. White has written books in several genres, and her goal in all is to reveal meaningful spiritual truths in simple, practical ways so Christians can apply them in the day-to-day and embrace life wherever God has placed them. In her courses, you will find down-to-earth insights based on biblical foundations and coupled with personal experience. She has a particular passion for helping singles date wisely and avoid the temptation to rush marriage or settle for someone out of fear, having narrowly avoided these pitfalls herself. More at www.cewhitebooks.com.

Philip Wilder
Co-Host, Author, Speaker
As the awkward middle child who didn’t fit in, Philip idolized marriage from a young age hoping to finally find his best friend. He believed he’d only find true joy in life once he got married. However, when his siblings got married, he still awaited his first girlfriend. God met him in this difficulty and taught him to appreciate his singleness and utilize it to serve two years as an undercover missionary in the Middle East. Though he’s now very happily married—he’s discovered just how unrealistic his expectations were for marriage, and that true joy is only found in Christ. He’s now authored six novels and two nonfiction books, including “Single Isn’t Second-Best” with Connie White. Philip writes to help young men follow God on grand adventures by taking wild steps of faith. More at www.philipwilder.com.
Guests

Jordan G Welch
Artist/Musician
A talented vocalist, musician, and chemical engineer, Jordan Welch is also the founder of nonprofit, Yahweh R.Y.S.E., a youth arts program. Listen to Jordan on singleness in our session, “Running out of Time.”

Dr PJ Dunn
Coach, Discipleship Consultant
Dr. PJ Dunn is passionate about reaching and equipping single adults through Table for One Ministries. With over 15 years of local church service, PJ now serves as a Discipleship Consultant in North Georgia with the Georgia Baptist Mission Board, helping churches make disciples and reach their community.

Dr Kell Bush
Teacher, Coach, CEO of The Happy Single Co
Dr. Bush is an accomplished academic, teacher, and researcher. She is the founder of The Happy Single Co. , an organization committed to helping single Christian women “live our best life for Christ while single.”

Esther Gualtieri
Author, Coach, Podcaster
With a background in theological studies and humanitarian relief, Esther Marie is an author and speaker with a unique message to singles, inspiring them to find adventure in their season through her most recent publication, ‘Single Shouldn’t Suck’.

Dr Dani Treweek
Author, Speaker, Teacher
Dr. Treweek is a Christian theological researcher, author and speaker whose ministry focus lies in resourcing Christian individuals & communities on biblical singleness, sexuality, theological retrieval, worldview formation & other related topics. She is the author of The Meaning of Singleness (Intervarsity Press Academic, 2023).

Dr David Brühlmann
Biotech Engineer, Author, Educator
Dr. David Brühlmann runs online meetups, discussion groups, webinars, and workshops, encouraging singles to be happy and perhaps help change the world. With an MSc. in chemical engineering and a Ph.D. in biology, Dr Brühlmann leveraged the advantage of singleness by leaving his corporate career to dedicate his life to the development of high-quality education for children and young adults in Cambodia.

Joshua Erickson
Author, Co-host on the Thriving in Singleness Podcast
Joshua is a software engineer who is passionate about promoting healthy singleness. In 2020, he started to write Sincerely, Singleness, which discusses how to view relationships in a healthy way, while trusting God in all areas of life. Joshua is also a co-host on the Thriving in Singleness Podcast.

Dr Lina Toth
Theologian, Educator, Author of Singleness and Marriage after Christendom
Rev. Dr Lina Toth (formerly Andronovienė) is Assistant Principal and Lecturer in Practical Theology at the Scottish Baptist College, UK, and Senior Research Fellow at the IBTS Centre, The Netherlands. She is Senior Fellow of Higher Education Academy, Editor of Theology in Scotland journal, and Chair of the Worship and Spirituality Commission of the Baptist World Alliance.

Kathryn Means
Host of Unlearning the Narrative of Singleness
Kathryn Means is passionate about bridging the gap between single and married Christ-Followers. She is the host of Unlearning the Narrative of Singleness, found wherever you listen to podcasts. Following Jesus is her highest priority and deepest calling.

Juanita Fike
Speaker, Missionary
Juanita Fike was born in Chicago, Illinois to Christian parents. Since graduating college, Juanita has had the opportunity to live out her calling of being a missionary in many different capacities including teaching and nursing. She has served in many parts of the world including India, Nigeria, and the Navajo reservation. Juanita has lived her entire life single and looks back on her life with much gratitude for how God has used her.

Brady Cone
Executive Director of Calibrate Ministries, the Host of The Great Exchange Podcast
After wrestling with same-sex attraction and sexuality issues through his childhood, Brady had accepted that he was gay. But he knew that his sin was failing him, and life in the LGBTQ community would never make him feel loved in the way that it promised. He fell to his knees in repentance towards Christ. He is now the founder of Calibrate Ministries and the host of the Great Exchange Podcast.

Kate Hurley-Krause
Singer-Songwriter, Writer, Life Coach, Teacher
Kate Hurley-Krause is a singer-songwriter, writer, life coach and teacher based out of Asheville, North Carolina. She has created 6 solo albums as well as been a featured artist on many more, including Enter the Worship Circle. She is the author of the book Getting Naked Later: Making Sense of the Unexpected Single Life.

Dr Jim Weidenaar
Associate Pastor at First Reformed Presbyterian Church
Dr. Weidenaar earned degrees from both Calvin College and Calvin Theological Seminary, during which time he met and married his wife, Deb. In 2002, they moved to Philadelphia to study at Westminster Theological Seminary, where he finished his PhD. From 2012-2022 Jim worked for Harvest USA, directing the Pittsburgh office and developing church equipping efforts. Jim joined the staff of First Reformed Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh in September of 2022.

Thomas DeLong
Founder of the Thriving in Singleness podcast
Tom DeLong founded the Thriving in Singleness podcast in January 2021. His desire is for single people to maximize their chapter in life and to have a healthy perspective if they were to meet a future spouse. Having met and married his wife in 2015, Tom brings a healthy dynamic to the podcast as someone who can firsthand share how a healthy perspective of singleness can translate into a healthy marriage.

Joy Ellerbe
Chief Steward over Kingdom First Productions and Kingdom First Publishing
Joy L. Ellerbe is the Chief Steward over Kingdom First Productions and Kingdom First Publishing. As a member of Heavens Harvest Ministries , She is known for “putting feet to vision”. Because of this mission, God has blessed her to produce The Titus II Show, The Titus II Living Podcast, The Adventures of Chuma & Specs (Kids Storytime), and more.
You don’t need to be married to live an abundant life in Christ.
Many of us have fallen for the lie that singleness is second-best . . . or that even we are second-best compared to our married friends. If you’re wrestling with being content in your singleness, this book will provide empathy and encouragement while offering biblical truths and practical steps to help you combat that “grass-is-greener” syndrome.
Best of all, when you buy a hardback or paperback of the book (physical copies only), all of the content in the video series is FREE
