interviews

Right Side Up-Revolutionizing Relationships Part 2: The Gift of Singleness

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.

See Hear Love (Season 11 Episode 15) The Wonder of Surviving Christianity Unmarried

Anne Miranda sits down with author Karissa Sovdi, whose book explores the overlooked experience of being single in Christian communities. Together they unpack why marriage is often treated as the ultimate goal in church culture, how that pressure affects faith and identity, and why the gospel offers a bigger story of purpose and belonging. Karissa shares personal insights and challenges the church to rethink how it views singleness.

Single in the Church - Faith Today Podcast Episode 222

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

Together We Rise (Season 3 Episode 6 - minute 44)

Cheryl Nembhard and Aubrey Sampson interview Karissa after April Stallworth as the Women’s Speaker’s Collective “woman to watch” and discuss the purpose, hope and healing to be found in following God’s call and reimagining singleness.

Hope Unyielding, Surviving Christianity Unmarried

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

Strong & Free Leaders Podcast, Transformation Series, Episode 12- Karissa’s Story

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

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

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

Fotis Georgias interviews Karissa for Medium on the topic of loneliness

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.