Episodes

Getting married is an exciting time! A big part of that excitement is moving in together. This is what a couple has been dreaming about and waiting for. That moment when their lives fuse together as one. Although this is exhilarating, it can also be stressful. I believe the first year of marriage can be one of the most stressful and difficult years of any marriage. Part of what plays into this stress is moving in together, and all the adjustments that come with it. Often times couples aren’t co...

Why do we push things off that are important? Going LIVE on social media throughout the week to share faith, life & relationship encouragements is something God placed on my heart, and is important to me. One of those is my Newlywed Chronicles. I started off two months ago committed and consistent. It was going good! Yet as the weeks went on, my consistency waned. The next day turned into the next, which turned into next week, and now it’s been almost a month. During this time God convicted m...

The term breadwinner referees to the primary or sole income earner in a household. Throughout much of history the male has occupied this role, while the wife mainly took care of the kids and home. This didn’t make it right or wrong, but was a result of tradition. During World War I in America this tradition began to change. Woman took to the work force more than ever to meet the needs of the country, and to pay the bills while their husband’s were at war. Yet, once the war ended, the role of th...

Self-Sabotage: To destroy oneself physically, mentally, or emotionally hindering your own success and well-being. Relationships have their challenges, but what happens when you are part of the problem, versus part of the solution? When this occurs you are self sabotaging your own relationship success. The hard part about self sabotage is often times there is an unawareness or self-deception. Meaning, a person doesn’t see how they are contributing to the problem. They are quick to point out what...

What do you do when there is a loss of trust within a relationship? Trust is a foundational piece to any relationship. Unfortunately there are moments within a relationship where that trust is broken. Maybe it’s a partner who has good intentions but doesn’t do all the things they promise to do. Maybe it’s someone who continually does something hurtful. They say they’re sorry, but their actions aren’t changing. Even worst, maybe it’s a scenario of someone cheating on another. Regardless of the s...

Is it possible to know someone, yet at times feel like you don’t? In life, people change! Hopefully for most of us those changes are for the better. As we get older and we have life experiences, those life experiences impact us differently. As a result we are not who we used to be and we’re not going to be who we are. This doesn’t mean we all have dramatic changes, but it does mean there are new things that we learn about ourselves and there will be new things we learn about another. Learning ...

Life is full and chapters and seasons In life we have chapters, or some know them as seasons. These are periods of time that represent major events and transitions. Sometimes these chapters can be great, and life is good. Unfortunately, there are also seasons of pain and challenge. It is during these times we must remember God is constantly at work. Today I am excited to share the start of a new chapter in my life. Yet, as I share the joys of this new chapter, it’s important to understand the c...

What a wonderful feeling to be newlyweds, but now what? There are an array of joyful emotions one feels when they first get married. The joy to fulfill a dream you’ve longed to see. The satisfaction of finally being able to reach a goal you’ve patiently waited for. The relief of finishing all the engagement and wedding planning obligations. Finally you are married, yet getting married is not the END, but rather the beginning. Congratulations, you’re newlyweds! Now what? I’m always amazed withi...

Dating someone of a different race isn’t always easy. Often when people are of a different race there are differences. These can be cultural differences, religious differences, child rearing difference or even economic differences. Therefore, when trying to connect with somebody romantically where these differences apply, it can be challenging. What are practical tips that can help people dating interracially? Dating interracially takes courage! As much as we want to say we’re an inclusive so...

Guarding your heart while dating will help you avoid unnecessary pain. The truth is you can’t trust all people until you know they are trust worthy. Yet, in time as someone shows themselves trust worthy can a person’s guard push them away keeping your relationships from going to the next level. Can a person be too guarded while dating? If the goal of dating is to find a life partner, someone you can love, how can you love someone you refuse to let into your heart? Oftentimes because of past hu...

What is all the buzz about Derrick Jaxn? The social media buzz over the past week or so has been talking about Derrick Jaxn. Derrick is a self proclaim relationship expert who has given relationship advice over the past 8 years or so. He has used this platform to bash men who cheat and mistreat women. Yet, it has been revealed that he himself is a cheater. Yes, you heard that correctly. The person who is teaching people not to cheat is a cheater himself. We want to talk infidelity & the Derrick...

It hurts to see a friend possibly caught in a bad relationship. As friends you want to be there for each other, through the good and the bad. So what do you do when you find a friend caught up in a bad relationship? Helping a friend isn’t always as easy as it may appear. Often times those caught up don’t always want help. Either they don’t feel something is wrong or they are not willing to break off the relationship. Bad relationships come in all shapes and sizes. For some reason when we thin...

Why does it appear that the nice guy always gets overlooked for the bad boy? Many times women will say they want a Good Man. Women will share how they desire a man who is caring, thoughtful, patient, understanding, and generous, A.K.A the nice guy. Yet, when it comes time to choosing a man it appears that many women overlook the nice guy and are drawn to the bad boy. WHY? What’s up with women and bad boys? What is a Bad Boy? A Bad Boy as defined for this podcast is the guy who has rebel edge ...

Friendships can be difficult to maintain when one enters into a romantic relationship. There’s a saying, two are better than one. Friendships are a critical part of every person’s life. It is our friends that partner with us, laugh with us, cry with us, drive us to be better, and celebrate with us. But what do you do when that friendship is deteriorating due to a new romance? Maintaining friendships takes work! The truth is there’s only so much of oneself that a person can give. As people get...

What good is love without action? Imagine for a moment a marriage without words. Where a couple were unable to speak through sound, sign, or pen. What would be said? I would argue a lot could be said. The husband cooking for his wife, taking her on trips, or helping her with her needs would speak volumes. The truth is showing love will always speak louder. What do your actions say about you? There’s a saying that talk is cheap. The reason behind this is it doesn’t cost much to speak a commitm...

Dating can have its ups, but it can also have its downs! It feels good when people find you attractive. It feels good, when you’re going out on dates, getting to know someone and forming bonds. It feels even better when that relationship turns into something promising, a deeper commitment. BUT, what about when people aren’t attracted to you. When you want to date, but no one wants to date you, or when you do date only for it to end in letdown and sorrow. How should one navigate the disappointme...

You would think the holidays would bring joy and cheer to the hearts of everyone, but unfortunately that just in the case. Life has its challenges, and at times these challenges can be frustrating, stealing one’s peace and joy. Often an area of frustration comes from relationships. When in a relationship there’s no where one can hide or turn off the annoyance of another. Facing the same frustration day after day can be emotionally consuming, and before one knows it, they’re overwhelmed with ang...

Is it a bad thing to rush into marriage? Marriage is one of the most important choices you will ever make? It’s because, who you choose to marry will impact you for the rest of your life. For those who make a wrong choice or marry prematurely it can bring heartache, frustration, and sadly divorce. Therefore why rush into marriage? There isn’t a “ONE” timeframe fits “ALL” when choosing “WHEN” to get married! Their are those who have gotten married quickly after dating/courting and their marria...

Holiday Loneliness is a real thing! There are singles who are challenged with loneliness throughout the year, and then there are singles who are very comfortable with their singleness. To understand that you don’t need a romantic partner to find fulfillment is critical to healthy living, but yet even those who are secure in thier singleness can find it more challenging to deal with holiday loneliness. During Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years singles are constantly reminded they are single....

In 2020 we saw one of the most contentious political environment in history. This has brought a major divide within our our country, and sadly within our homes. Many couples are experiencing intense communications breakdowns, and this challenge is taring a part marriage. How should couples navigate politics within a relationship? In this podcast know episode we discuss possible challenges couples are facing navigate politics. We emphasize the priority of the home and step you can take with your...

Is opposite attraction something you should pay attention to? Hollywood has often sensationalize the idea of opposites attract. There’s a glamour and excitement that without it a relationship is dull. As exciting as it may be to date someone who is very different than you. The question we need to ask, is opposite attraction practical when building a lasting relationship? Relationships need more than excitement to be long lasting. The thing about excitingment is that it comes and it goes. The ...

Should you care about being equally yoked when dating and getting married. The word equally yoked is a term that is often thrown around when people talk about marriage, but what exactly does it mean and is it something people should even pay attention to. The idea is a spiritual term that many are not familiar with, because we are no longer primarily an agricultural society. Regardless of your faith or what you believe in, the concept of being equally yoked has a tremendous impact on the healt...

In relationships you are bound to have disagreements, but what do you do with them? When you take two different people who were raised differently you are bound to have disagreements. A disagreement is when two people have differing view points. For example, you believe the house should be cleaned weekly whereas your spouse may believe it should be daily. The challenge of opinions, is often what leads to conflict and fights. An approach that can help couples navigate disputes is their ability t...

Have you ever desired to ask someone out, but struggled to build the confidence to do it? If you’ve ever lacked confidence to ask someone out, you are not alone. All people of different backgrounds have found themselves intimidated in one way or another to approach someone they may like. This intimidation keeps people from possibly meeting in building what could have been something great. All that’s left is disappointment of what could’ve been? Don’t let that be you. Learn confidence building t...