421 Ditching the "couples bias" in church (Dani Treweek)

Churches often revolve around couples and families, but what message does that send to the growing number of single Christians? This episode unpacks the hidden assumptions behind “couples bias” and what it means to build churches where singles aren’t just welcomed, but necessary. We cover:Why the nuclear family isn’t the centre of church lifeHow singleness points to eternity, just like marriageWhat pastors miss when they overlook single adultsEasy fixes that do more harm than goodHow married people can be better friends to singlesThe challenge to name all the single people in your churchRev. Dr Danielle (Dani) Treweek is a theological researcher, author, and speaker with a focus on singleness, sexuality, and worldview formation. She leads the Single Minded ministry and serves as Sydney Anglican Diocesan Research Officer. She writes for Christianity Today, ABC Religion & Ethics, and The Gospel Coalition Australia.TOOL BOX:The Meaning of Singleness by Danielle TreweekSingle Ever After by Danielle TreweekDani’s website with further resourcesNo Greater Love by Rebecca McLaughlinCREDITS:This episode was brought to you by YouthworksThe One Thing is brought to you by ⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠Support Reach Australia's online library