Secure in Singleness

Anne Witton

Talks 55 mins

Found in: Singleness & Marriage

This talk was originally given at the Northern Women's Conventions in Manchester, Leeds and Stockton in November 2019 and February 2020.

Living Out · Secure in Singleness

Talk outline

The cultural story [03:15]
- Sex, intimacy, singleness and virginity in advertising, branding, film and the news
- The legacy of the sexual revolution
The church's story [10:50]
- Marriage idolatry and purity culture
- The difficulty of thriving as a single person in church
The Bible's story [18:05]
- Identity in Christ
- Marriage and sex: the gospel on display
- Singleness, intimacy and family: challenging the cultural narrative
- Mission: the top job
Living the counter-cultural story [32:53]
- Addressing the pain of singleness
- Radical Christian community
- Intimacy in Christ

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Published 12th January 2021

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Anne Witton

Anne is based in Newcastle UK and has spent many years in full-time mission work. She has a Philosophy degree from University College London and an MA in Contemporary Missiology. Anne loves to help others know life in all its fullness in Jesus. She loves wild swimming, samba drumming, books and playing her ukulele.

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