Single Today: Conquer Yesterday's Regrets, Ditch Tomorrow's Worries, and Thrive Right Where You Are

Ryan Wekenman is a storyteller and single pastor who passionately believes we don’t have to be married to live wholly. Ryan has a master’s degree from Talbot School of Theology. He is the co-host of two podcasts, Stories in Scripture, a show that brings the Bible to life for people all around the world, and Afterthoughts, a weekly conversation about faith, culture, and the church. Ryan is the teaching pastor of Red Rocks Austin, a young, vibrant church he helped start with two of his best friends. He lives in Austin, Texas.

"Single Today is a brave and stirring look into the deep waters of the human heart. It asks probing questions and explores underlying pressures of marital expectations from the church and society. Yes, this is a book about being single, but it is even more about being truly present and soaking up every bit of beauty that the past and the future might otherwise steal."—Jeffrey Tacklind, author of The Winding Path of Transformation, and pastor of Little Church by the Sea, Laguna Beach

"Single Today will be an encouragement to many who need to know that they are unique, gifted, valued, and loved."—Ben Higgins, co-founder and president of Generous International and author of Alone in Plain Sight

"I’ve been a mentor for single women for more than a decade, and I wish I had this practical resource to share with them sooner! It’s funny, warm, and encouraging, and it reads like you’re having coffee with a good friend who also happens to be one of the wisest people you know. Single Today will change the way you see your past and your future, your singleness and yourself."—Stephanie May Wilson, author of Create a Life You Love

"Single Today offers a vision for a fully satisfied life sans the need to be tethered relationally in marriage. It is the book every single person needs to read and every married person needs to read to better equip their single friends and family members to live the full lives God calls them to."—Wayne Francis, lead pastor of The Life Church, New York; co-author of God and Race; and chaplain for the Brooklyn Nets

"Singleness doesn’t need to be a valley in life you must endure until you find that other person, but instead it can be a nonstop collection of mountaintop moments, inspired by God for your life, that you can be absolutely grateful for!"—Shawn Johnson, senior pastor of Red Rocks Church and author of Attacking Anxiety

"Such a helpful guide for anyone struggling with contentment right now. I loved Wekenman’s insight and stories that anyone can relate to, whether single, dating, engaged, or married."—Ruth Soukup, New York Times bestselling author of Living Well, Spending Less and Do It Scared

"Brilliantly written, this timely, inspiring, and biblically based work is full of practical application that will move readers to a place of true contentment in the season they are in."—Jimmy and Irene Rollins, founders of TWO=ONE marriage ministry

"This book is packed with immediately practical real talk about contentment, purpose, and living presently through singleness, regardless of the reason or the season. Single Today is raw, relatable, and encouraging. It’s the real deal."—Granger Smith, speaker and New York Times bestselling author of Like a River

"Wekenman gives practical steps toward significant mindset shifts that lead to a deep satisfaction in being single today."—Jonathan Pokluda, lead pastor, bestselling author, and host of Becoming Something podcast