What does faithfulness really look like when you’re single and your heart aches for marriage, security, or a different life than the one you’re living? In this episode of the Route 77 Podcast, Natasha, Monique, and David unpack the Fruit of the Spirit—faithfulness—through the lens of singleness, desire, and idolatry.

Together they explore the Greek idea of pistis (faithfulness as trustworthiness, loyalty, and steadfastness), how God’s unchanging character anchors us, and how even good gifts like marriage, children, career, or comfort can quietly become “God things.” They wrestle with tough questions like: What if marriage never happens? Would losing God hurt more than losing that dream? and How do we surrender both our good desires and our sinful ones to Him?

With real stories, Scripture (Job, Proverbs, Philippians, and more), and a bit of laughter along the way, this conversation invites you to serve one Master, grow in faithfulness right where you are, and press on toward Christ—married or not.

Gentleness isn’t timidity—it’s controlled strength. In this episode, Natasha, Monique, and David dig into gentleness/meekness as a Fruit of the Spirit for singles: why independence can harden us, how unmet expectations turn into cynicism, and how Jesus models power under control (Philippians 4:5; Matthew 11:29; 1 Peter 2:23; Proverbs 15:1).
Takeaways: slow your reactions, practice self-gentleness, seek humility and gratitude, and let God’s nearness shape your tone. Soft strength is anything but weak.

Self-control is the last on Paul’s list of the fruit of the Spirit—but in real life, it often feels like the one we struggle with most. In this episode, Natasha, Monique, and David kick off a backwards walk through the fruit of the Spirit, starting with self-control and how it uniquely shows up in the lives of single Christians.

From sexual temptation and “I deserve this” spending, to doom-scrolling, boredom, and loneliness, they talk honestly about the places where our wills feel weak and our excuses feel strong. Along the way, they unpack why self-control isn’t just willpower or personality—it’s a Spirit-given fruit, grown as we set wise boundaries, notice our triggers, flee what pulls us under, and repent when we fall.

If you’ve ever thought, “I should have more self-control by now,” this conversation is for you. Be encouraged that God hasn’t given you a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control—and that His grace meets you even in the middle of the struggle.