interviews

Hope Unyielding Podcast: Sept 25 (35 min)

Fellow single Hope Johnson and Karissa unpack the lies, grief, and gifts of singleness—and why the gospel, not marriage, defines our worth.

Right Side Up-Revolutionizing Relationships Part 2: The Gift of Singleness (45 min)

Danielle Strickland & James Sholl engage Karissa in a profound conversation about the complexities of singleness within the church. They explore the societal and theological implications of viewing singleness as a problem to be solved rather than a valid and fulfilling life choice.

Together We Rise

Cheryl Nembhard and Aubrey Sampson interview Karissa

Strong & Free Leaders Podcast, Transformation Series, Episode 12- Karissa’s Story (55 min)

Kate Petry and Karissa discuss the transformation from seeing romantic love as an ultimate thing to living a surrendered life.

Single in the Church - Faith Today Podcast Episode 222 (37 min)

Karen Stiller interviews Karissa and Barry about what it means to be single in the church

5 Things we can each do to help solve the Loneliness Epidemic

Fotis Georgias interviews Karissa for Medium on the topic of loneliness

ARTICLES

A theology of singleness that isn’t looking for it’s cure

Feature article in the November / December 2023 Issue of Faith Today Magazine

Singleness: What to do with the gift nobody wants

Feature article in the Love is Moving Magazine July 2024 issue

Spent: Why this Christian single is done with saving sex

Column in the Christian Courier July 2019 issue

On things besides Singleness

Friend of Sorrows: Intimacy with a Suffering Saviour

This feature article appeared in the November/December 2024 issue of Faith Today Magazine and goes deep on the topic of suffering.

No Mistakes Only Gifts: Encountering God’s grace through improv classes

This contribution to the August 2024 issue of the Christian Courier explores the relationship between improv and faith.

Awards

Braun Book Awards 2024 - Non Fiction Winner

Karissa’s new book, Surviving Christianity Unmarried, is published as a result of it winning this award.

Evangelical Press Association: Higher Goals in Christian Journalism

Karissa’s Faith Today Article, A Theology of Singleness That Isn’t Looking for Its Cure, won second place in the EPA awards for General Article: Long

Canadian Christian Communicators Awards for Published Works in 2023

Karissa’s Faith Today Article, A Theology of Singleness That Isn’t Looking for Its Cure, won second place in the category of Opinion Pieces.