Ladylike Podcast | Episode 22: Right Where You Are, Singles Edition

About this sermon

In this episode of the Right Where You Are series, host Julie Terry sits down with her friend Anne Lacey Whitaker — a staff member at their church and former Maximum Life Media team member — for an encouraging conversation about living a life of singleness that doesn't look like the "typical" script. Anne Lacey shares her journey from chasing a corporate career (she was Chief Marketing Officer nearly a decade into her role) to being unexpectedly let go — and how that "devastating" moment became the catalyst that drew her closer to God. She and Julie talk about biblical women who lived single lives of purpose, rooting identity in Christ over career, building a habit of daily Scripture reading, and navigating dating and singleness without settling. Whether you're single, married, or somewhere in between, this conversation is a reminder that contentment isn't about your circumstances — it's about surrendering your plans to God and trusting Him with the life He's assigned you (1 Corinthians 7:17). ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Welcome & introducing Anne Lacey Whitaker 01:44 – Kicking off the "Right Where You Are" series: singleness 02:08 – The prophetess Anna: God's gift to a widow at the temple 03:48 – Phoebe: the trusted patron of the early church 04:39 – Women as the first witnesses of the resurrection 05:15 – Anne Lacey's faith background & being raised in a Christian home 06:34 – Her parents' divorce and being raised to be independent 08:15 – "A career is a terrible god, but a wonderful tool" 09:15 – Chasing career over God as her #1 priority 11:46 – The devastating turning point that drew her back to God 14:16 – A new sense of purpose & starting "Leadership Lacey" 15:01 – Getting fired after nearly a decade as Chief Marketing Officer 18:00 – Leaning on family and church community 20:23 – The Flourish mentorship program & learning to study Scripture 24:37 – Reading the Bible in 365 days with an accountability partner 25:39 – Hope for marriage, adoption, and building a family 27:25 – Advice for young women starting their careers 31:54 – Why marriage isn't the ultimate goal — or guaranteed fix 33:19 – The theme verse: 1 Corinthians 7:17 37:24 – On settling, dating with discernment, and trusting your gut 41:04 – Closing thoughts 💬 If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend! 🎧 New episodes of Ladylike drop every week — subscribe so you never miss one. #LadylikePodcast #ChristianWomen #Singleness #FaithJourney #RightWhereYouAre #ChristianPodcast #WomensMinistry #TrustGodsPlan Download the Maximum Life+ app today and get instant access to hundreds of hours of sermons, Bible studies, books, and exclusive content from Dr. Zach Terry — all in one place. Simply search "Maximum Life+" in the App Store or Google Play, download the app, and subscribe to unlock everything, including a free copy of A Commentary on the Minor Prophets. Join a growing community of believers who are going deeper in God's Word every day. AMPLIFY THE TRUTH by supporting Maximum Life - https://maximumlife.zachterry.org/tabs/give Facebook https://www.facebook.com/maximumlifewithzachterry Instagram https://www.instagram.com/zachterry Website http://www.zachterry.org Twitter https://twitter.com/zachterry

Topics

• Singleness & Dating