Hello, everyone. You're listening to Family Talk, a radio broadcasting ministry of the James Dobson Family Institute.

I'm Dr. James Dobson, and thank you for joining us for this program.

Well, welcome to Family Talk with psychologist and bestselling author Dr. James Dobson.

I'm Roger Marsh, and if you've ever wrestled with the question of why God hasn't brought the right person into your life yet,

well, today's program is just for you.

Our guest today is Cheryl Martin, a Houston native, who earned her master's degree in broadcast journalism from Northwestern University.

She went on to work as a news anchor, reporter, and producer at the BET Network, and NBC and

ABC affiliates in Washington, D.C. That was before leaving broadcasting altogether to become

an author, national speaker, and founder of the nonprofit organization called

Excellent Living. Cheryl has something refreshing to say to single women who are tired of waiting,

wondering, and worrying. And that message is this. Your desire for marriage is God-given,

and it's good, but it doesn't have to define you just right now. In a message delivered at a

women's conference,

she lays out five practical principles for living as what she calls a first-class single,

a woman who is whole, purposeful, and fully trusting in God's timing. Now, the message you're

about to hear does touch on a couple of topics that are not suitable for younger children,

so listener discretion is definitely

advised. Now let's get into this dynamic presentation, encouragement for the single life with our

guest Cheryl Martin on today's edition of Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk.

How many single women are in the audience this afternoon?

Single.

Never been married.

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