Unattached
Unattached
Conversations by, for, and with Orthodox Christian Singles
Maria Danakas is an unmarried Orthodox woman in her mid-thirties from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Bobby Maddex is likewise Orthodox, only he is a divorced father of four in his early fifties from Chesterton, Indiana. While different in so many ways, both have this in common: They are currently unattached. Join Maria and Bobby as they discuss the highs and lows and the ins and outs of Orthodox Christian singlehood. In this highly interactive podcast, the two hosts share their divergent perspectives on single life and call on you, the single listener, to participate—whether in the form of questions, feedback, observations, or an “appearance” on the program. Please note that this is NOT an advice show. Bobby and Maria are in no way experts on the subject of Orthodox singlehood—nor are they representative of Orthodox singles in the aggregate—and of course their views do not necessarily reflect those of Ancient Faith Ministries. What the pair offer instead is simply a place for Orthodox Christian singles to be seen, heard, and supported—a place of community for those otherwise going it alone.
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Tuesday, November 12, 2024
"I Really, Really, Really Want to Have Sex"
Maria and Bobby tackles the subject of sexual intercourse in the context of the Orthodox Church—both our desperate and justifiable need for it and the tension that this need creates in Orthodox single lives. They respond to listener emails, interview Dr. Albert Rossi, a licensed clinical psychologist and Christian educator who has spoken and written extensively on the subject of sex and other issues related to morality, spirituality, and mental health, and share the latest in single news. [00'29] Introduction [17'50] Listener Feedback [34'22] Dr. Albert Rossi Interview [95'04] Discussion [129'10] Single News [142'35] Concluding Thoughts [150'54] Outtake
Sunday, October 13, 2024
"I Want a Man's Man . . . Now What Is That Exactly?"
Maria and Bobby discuss ideals of manhood and womanhood—both the heathy ones and the not so healthy. They respond to listener emails, interview Dr. Roxanne Louh, a licensed clinical psychologist and the co-host of Live with the Louhs, and share the latest in single news. [00'30] Introduction [05'20] Listener Feedback [29'34] Dr. Roxanne Louh Interview [69'08] Discussion [107'46] Single News [129'06] Concluding Thoughts [134'55] Outtake
Friday, September 13, 2024
"Is What I'm Experiencing Loneliness or Freedom?"
Bobby and Maria examine the benefits of being single and discuss those who are single by choice. They respond to listener emails, interview Lisa Gassin, an Orthodox professor of psychology at Olivet Nazarene University, and share the latest in single news. [00'30] Introduction [05'30] Listener Feedback [24'15] Lisa Gassin Interview [52'24] Discussion [66'45] Single News [82'36] Concluding Thoughts [95'02] Outtake
Saturday, August 17, 2024
"There Is Literally No One Out There"
Bobby and Maria explore what is a truism for many Orthodox singles—this idea that there are no viable, worthwhile Orthodox Christians out there to even date, let alone marry one day. They respond to listener emails, interview Fr. Michael Gillis, the priest at Holy Nativity Antiochian Orthodox Church in Langley, British Columbia, and the host of the AFR podcast Praying in the Rain, and share the latest in single news. [00'27] Introduction [06'42] Listener Feedback [30'00] Fr. Michael Gillis Interview [76'45] Discussion [92'36] Single News [109'30] Concluding Thoughts [119'23] Outtake
Monday, July 1, 2024
Unattached: An Introduction
Bobby and Maria introduce their new podcast, interview each other about their respective singlehood bona fides, share some listener comments, and explore the latest in single news. [00’27] Introduction [04’23] Listener Feedback [37’24] Maria Interviews Bobby [63’50] Bobby Interviews Maria [78’54] Single News