This episode dives into one major listener question: Are we unequally yoked? A 31-year-old Christian single mom writes in, deeply in love and preparing for engagement — but scared that her Protestant faith and her partner’s Eastern Orthodox roots might create cracks later. We unpack theology vs. lifestyle, how beliefs show up in everyday routines, and what unity actually looks like when two people worship differently but love Jesus fully.

We also share a joyful, chaotic Chocolate Baby Storytime from a commercial shoot involving $15k cameras, water balloons, and children who absolutely refused to listen 😂. And… BIG NEWS: Yvette is officially an author! We talk through her new 30-day devotional Release, Rest, Remain: A 30-Day Devotional to Embrace Abiding Over Striving and why this rhythm has helped her heal, surrender, and stay grounded.

Plus, a vulnerable update from our “4th baby mama” listener and a needed reminder that shame from strangers online is not your inheritance.

This one is heartfelt, thoughtful, funny, and full of real clarity for anyone navigating faith, family, and long-term commitment.

✨ What You’ll Hear

• Chocolate Baby Storytime: commercial-set chaos, kids, cameras, and water balloons
• Yvette’s new 30-day devotional & the story behind Release, Rest, Remain: A 30-Day Devotional to Embrace Abiding Over Striving
• Is this relationship truly unequally yoked? Breaking down Protestant vs. Eastern Orthodox
• Theology differences vs. lifestyle differences — what actually impacts a home
• The “4th baby mama” follow-up + why the internet’s shame has no authority over you

📚 Resources & Links

Order Yvette’s Devotional:

👉 Release, Rest, Remain: A 30-Day Devotional to Embrace Abiding Over Striving: https://a.co/d/4ATlBWO

Father Yourself First (Glen’s Book):

👉 https://www.amazon.com/Father-Yourself-First-Everything-Deserves/dp/1400252555

🎧 Audiobook:

Glen narrates the full audiobook wherever audiobooks are sold.

📍 Follow @beleafmel for tour dates, signings & updates

https://www.instagram.com/beleafmel

💍 Premarital Advantage (PMA):

Tools for dating, engaged, or rebuilding couples

https://howmarriedareyoupodcast.mykajabi.com/offers/VAbsx8N2

🖤 Saturday Men’s Group (Black men | 7 a.m. PT):

Join the Father Meet-Up

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81971875325?pwd=cY3k96A8j1b0WMLPHF5ym0bNSNaRdj.1

🌿 Patreon Community:

Longer episodes + behind-the-scenes + mentorship tiers

www.patreon.com/HMAY

💬 Join the Conversation

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