Surviving Christianity Unmarried:
A Theology of Singleness That Isn't Looking for Its Cure

2024 Braun Book Awards Winner (Non-Fiction).

Christian singles have heard all the cliches: “Save sex for marriage,” “Pray for a spouse,” “God will send you someone when you’re ready,” “It happens when you least expect it,” “Enjoy this season,” “Singleness is a gift,” and of course “Wait!”

But what if the thing you’re waiting for hasn’t come? What if marriage doesn’t happen? What do you do when you’re feeling lectured-out, dated-out, waited-out, and singled-out?

Single readers will appreciate this survivor’s guide to navigating the stigma of singleness in a culture obsessed with marriage and family. Readers will laugh and cry along with the author on her journey to discovering that God’s plans aren’t limited to a relationship status, that singleness can be enjoyed instead of endured, and that all of us can experience a love greater than romance, a life bigger than fairytales, and a purpose to which we have been called.

Softcover Trim Size: 5.5 x 8.5

Page Count: 200

About the Author:

Karissa Sovdi is a writer, speaker, and clinical counsellor. As a never-married Christian single who grew up in church, she speaks from her sometimes heartbreaking, often humorous, and frequently bumbling journey to a thirtysomething’s radical self-acceptance and revelation of God’s love. Karissa lives, plays, and works on Canada’s west coast, where she specializes in coaching organizational leaders to build healthy workplaces.