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A podcast offering practical life wisdom for Christian single women.

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I'm Christi Rose

I’m a 37 year old Californian native working for a Christian ministry, I am active in my church, I love spending time with my family, and I am the founder of the Smiling at the Future Podcast. When I am not studying and reading for an upcoming episode, I love to spend my time with other believers in settings that provide for deep conversations, in the kitchen baking, on a hiking trail, or with my little nieces and nephews. 
 
I am surrounded by a group of women who pray over every episode. My behind the scenes team includes Andrea Cline (who does the audio editing) and Lara McVicker (who does social media). I am also so grateful to the many friends and family who have poured into the podcast through their prayers, conversations centered around the episode topics, and encouragement all along the way.

Latest Episodes

EP 125

Returning guest, Pastor Travis Allen, shares the importance of discernment for every Christian by answering the following questions: What is the biblical definition of discernment, and why is this an important virtue for a believer to grow in? In what areas do you see Christian women in particular lacking discernment or being easily swayed? How can a single woman cultivate discernment without becoming overly cautious or fearful?  Scripture encourages us to seek counsel, but how would you exhort the woman who distrusts her own judgment so much that she relies primarily on others when making decisions? What would discernment look like in a dating relationship? And, what habits help sharpen discernment?  Transcript coming soon! 

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EP 124

My favorite Uncle joins the podcast to share about his passion of enjoying the wonders of God’s creation by answering the following questions: Can you tell the listeners about Creation Safaris and what motivated you to start that ministry? What are the spiritual and physical benefits a believer can gain from spending time in God’s creation? What are your favorite Bible passages about God’s creation? And what does good stewardship of God’s creation look like for a believer? Transcript coming soon! 

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EP 123

Pastor Travis Allen joins the podcast to help us think biblically about singleness in the church by addressing several important questions: How does your marital status help or hinder your service to Christ? What encouragement would you give married couples and families for how to embrace singles in the church? What would characterize an intentional Christian single? Why has dating in the church been such a challenging area for many singles? And what would you tell the person who is unwilling to step into marriage until they are sure they will be more effective for Christ married than single? Transcript coming soon! 

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EP 122

Lit Tittel helps us navigate stressful seasons by answering the following questions: What types of stress are there and what are common life stressors? Should we try to gain relief from stress? What are things we can do to mitigate some of the physical and emotional toll that stress takes on us? Is it ok to medicate during very stressful times? How do people compound the pressures of life and make stress worse? What characteristics should you look for in how a man responds to stress? And how can we effectively serve others who are experiencing a season of stress?  Transcript coming soon! 

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EP 121

Biblical Counselor Marie Clark skillfully opens the Scriptures to answer the following questions about modesty: What is biblical modesty, and why is this important to God? Is it possible to dress modestly and still not be pleasing to God? How does legalism show up in this area? Can you help us understand the dynamic of why modesty seems to be largely situational, cultural, and generational? Why is the “androgyny” trend something Christian women should be on guard against? And what are sinful motives that lead someone to dress immodestly? Transcript coming soon! 

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EP 120

Ashley brings both experience and discernment to this conversation to help singles navigate the world of online dating by answering the following questions: For someone resistant to online dating, what’s a more balanced and hopeful perspective? What should women include in their own profiles and what are healthy things to look for in a man’s profile? How can women show interest without taking the lead? What are good questions to ask in the first few messages and should you feel obligated to respond to every message you receive? What dating sites or apps would you recommend?  And when online dating feels discouraging, what truths should women remind themselves of?  Transcript coming soon! 

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