Ep.10 Producer's Pick: 'What It Really Means to Be Single' (Part 2)

Producer’s Pick is a bonus episode. In it we dissect the line of a movie, song, quote, social media post, Scripture, or topic you suggest. However for today's episode my producer and I chose the topic.

Episode Summary

Today’s episode is Part 2 of a 2 part episode. I speak with Al Miller, my Pastor, Spiritual Authority and Mentor. He continues the discussion on 'What It Really Means To Be Single', explaining that singleness is not about being in a relationship but about character, personality, attitude. He gives us tips on how to achieve our singleness. He explains that someone who is single is upright, balanced internally and demonstrates that their mind, will and emotions are consistent with their Spirit.

Key Takeaways

Singleness means being separate and distinguishable from someone else and being able to function separately (5:58)
Singleness is not about being independent and not needing anyone (11:44)
Singleness, after childhood, is the next period of your life that is the most important and significant (27:33)
When choosing a mate, choose one that is single, alone and recognizes he needs support for the bigger vision (17:07)
Determine what common goals you will have before coming together (19:53)
Singleness is the most important time in life that must be maximized (28:43)
To truly become single know your identity, draw close to God, deal with your flaws and wounds, and get a vision for your life (30:05)

Top Quotes

These are what you have to bring in balance to become single...a good attitude, have got character, integrity...and a personality that can relate and win some people (3:15)
In a world of relational beings, we need each other to fulfill the common goal of life (13:34)
You want to make sure that the man is single and alone but he no longer desires to be alone...because if he doesn't recognize that and you come alongside such a person, you are going to be abused (17:14)
So that even when the two of us decide to come together, we are coming together for a purpose (22:05)
You certainly need to discover yourself to really know who you are (30:06)
You need a connection with your Creator (31:02)

Resources

Checklist: 7 Signs You May Be Stifling Your Singleness
Worksheet: Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself
Worksheet: Figuring Out Your Purpose
Blog post: Shift Your Focus

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Rev Dr. Al Miller

Senior Pastor of Fellowship Tabernacle , President & Founder of Whole Life College

Dr. Miller is the President and Founder of Whole Life Ministries (WLM), a Christian non-profit organization that exists to serve the social, physical, mental and spiritual needs of Jamaicans. His passion is to see the people of Jamaica maximize their potential to become all that God has designed them to be. As part of the mandate of Whole Life Ministries, Dr. Miller has been instrumental in helping the people of Jamaica through the following WLM member organizations:

Professional Development Institute, formerly Girls Town Jamaica (2003), which caters primarily to disadvantaged youth through skills training
Build Jamaica Foundation (1996), which was founded to restore hope, purpose and dignity among Jamaicans and foster national development through responsible citizenship
Whole Life College (1989) which has offered certificate, degree and training programs in Theology, Discipleship, Entrepreneurship & Leadership to over 50 churches and hundreds of individuals of varying denominations
Fellowship Tabernacle (1987) where he serves as Senior Pastor to over 2,000 congregants
Whole Life Sports (1987) which organizes leagues, sports camps, chaplaincy and conferences to integrate sports, faith and life

Dr Miller is also well-known and respected locally and internationally as a leader, counselor and motivational speaker, hosting and presenting at business and religious seminars and conferences in Jamaica and overseas. Dr Miller has also spearheaded through Whole Life Ministries many national crusades and conferences and in so d… Read More