That Sounds Holy S4E46 | Plot Twist: Single Blessed Ka Na, Tapos Biglang... (Part 1) ft. Ate Karen

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! Episode46 Final