Dear Future Wifey

The dating phase can be very tricky. Do you give them your number? What's a red flag? Should age gaps count the other party out? Are they playing games? So many questions to consider before becoming vulnerable. Courtney Blakely and Isaac Shepard are dating and have faced the reality of these questions and more. Listen as they share the greatest present we hope to receive this Christmas, "The Gift of Love."  Learn more about this podcast at — https://www.urban1podcasts.com/dear-future-wifeySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Heal First." Period. It is the most important process you'll undergo before entering into your next relationship. "Married at First Sight" participant, Gil Cuero, experienced a public heartbreak when his ex-wife decided to end their marriage. This episode is a transparent interview of a man who is committed to healing. Learn more about this podcast at — https://www.urban1podcasts.com/dear-future-wifeySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asking the right questions early on in the dating process can help save you from wasting valuable time. Removing all expectations at the onset can alleviate the pain if things don't progress to happily ever after. Elsa Christie, a biblical counselor and life coach, and mental health therapist Dr. Trillion Small share practical tips to aid you in these dating streets. Take a deep breath and treat dating as simply "Data Collection." Learn more about this podcast at — https://www.urban1podcasts.com/dear-future-wifeySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He proposed on national television during Adele’s “One Night Only,” a CBS 2-hour special. She said, “Yes.” However, there was one statement that we felt needed unpacking: “I’ve been your girlfriend for so long!” Quentin Brunson and Ashleigh Mann transparently share their backstory of what led up to the proposal because its’ definitely, “The Waiting Game.”   Learn more about this podcast at — https://www.urban1podcasts.com/dear-future-wifey  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s episode marks the premiere of Season Four. This entire season is dedicated to singles as we navigate “These Dating Streets.” If one ever has hopes of getting off the bench, they must first overcome the fear of shooting their shot. Urban dictionary defines “Shooting Your Shot” as being brave and having the audacity to do something that might be embarrassing. Joining us to transparently discuss this topic are friends of the show, Essence Atkins, and Jay Barnett. Learn more about this podcast at — https://www.urban1podcasts.com/dear-future-wifeySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are no words to describe this episode. This is something you’ll just have to experience. Here to wrap up the “Marriage Vows Series” are Tim and Juliette Ross. Listen as they transparently share their dynamic marriage journey in an episode entitled, “Marriage Remix.”   Learn more about this podcast at — https://www.urban1podcasts.com/dear-future-wifey  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fifty percent of U.S. marriages end in divorce. However, no one gets married believing they will become the statistic on the failed side of marriage. Samantha Lee is going through a painful and public divorce. She shares her journey of faith and what ultimately lead to the heartbreaking decision of filing for "Divorce."  Learn more about this podcast at — https://www.urban1podcasts.com/dear-future-wifeySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Love never dies. Unfortunately, we do. No one knows the number of years they’ll share with their spouse. How does one cope after losing the love of their life? Kimberly Alexander shares her heartfelt love journey that ultimately culminated with “Til Death Do Us Part.” Learn more about this podcast at — https://www.urban1podcasts.com/dear-future-wifeySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No one expects their spouse to get terribly sick or hospitalized. It breaks my heart to hear stories of spouses who leave their mate in the hospital bed; leaving them to struggle with a terminal illness alone. The cop-out often said is, “I didn’t sign up for this.” Oh, but you did. Kingdom-minded purpose partners David and Tamela Mann transparently share their 33 years of marriage as they candidly unpack the vow “In Sickness and In Health.” Learn more about this podcast at — https://www.urban1podcasts.com/dear-future-wifeySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the leading causes of divorce is finances. We utter this vow not realizing our power, as a unified couple, to overcome financial hardships when they arise. Today’s guests, Leticia and Rod Gardner, transparently share how they’ve dealt with the sacred vow, “For Richer or For Poorer.” Learn more about this podcast at — https://www.urban1podcasts.com/dear-future-wifeySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.