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Making friends as a couple can be a challenging but rewarding experience. Whether you’re looking to build relationships with other couples or just find someone to hang out with, having couple friends can add an extra layer of joy and connection to your life and marriage. Building relationships with other couples is a great way to add more meaningful relationships to your life. Not only can these friendships offer you something new and exciting, but they can also help you stay accountable, provide fresh perspectives and save you a lot of heartache when going through difficult times. With the right effort and communication, it’s possible to build strong relationships with other couples and keep them going for the long haul.

Join the conversation and learn how to make friends, build valuable relationships with other couples, and keep them going. The let’s talk couple friends’ panelists include Lakenya VanNorman, Delvin VanNorman, and Averi Harris Leggett. We talk about our real-life experiences as couples and practical ways on how you can meet and build relationships with other couple friends, the benefits and drawbacks of having these types of friends, and how to overcome challenges that come along the journey.

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During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:00] Episode intro and the pre-show talk

[08:47] Why it’s hard for most couples to find other couple friends 

[16:34] The importance of having ‘couple friends’ to your marriage relationship 

[29:07] How to help a partner to be open to building relationships with other couples 

[38:37] Different ways to meet other couple friends and build relationships

[45:31] Being mindful of the type of couples you hang around with

[51:39] How to find other couple friends if you don’t have friends in relationships 

[01:07:12] The benefits of having ‘couple friends.’  

[01:13:57] Challenges you can face making friends as a couple and how to overcome them

[01:18:10] How to level up your consistency in building relationships with other couples

[01:28:08] Lessons the guests have learned and their questions 

[01:33:43] Wrap up and end of the show 

• Everybody is different, so it’s important to understand yourself and the type of people you want in your circles.
• Having couple friends can keep you accountable, give you a new perspective and save you a lot of heartache.
• Surround yourself with people who are not afraid of telling you you’re wrong. 
• You will get good and bad advice; take what will benefit you and be a stepping stone for your relationship. 
• Be mindful of the type of couples you hang around with; just because they're married doesn't mean they're the type of people you want to hang out with.
• Vulnerability is a big challenge when making ‘couple friends’; you have to know who to trust and who not to trust.

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On the Season 4 finale Mo discusses how important prayer is in marriage. If we're going to get through the struggles so many face in their marriages, we're going to have to learn to depend on God who created marriage.

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Dating With Kids with J'Bria Iyalla

Dating with  kids can be challenging, but this doesn’t mean you can’t date successfully and have a happy ending. There are many variables to consider, and understanding the dynamics of dating as a single parent is essential if you want to ease your dating life. Not every situation is the same, but being responsible in your dating and mindful of your children and the person you bring to them is critical to your family's well-being and the success of your relationship. Dating doesn’t take away your love and care as a parent, your children's life and well-being are important, and you must help them understand and get comfortable with your new relationship or dating life.

Join the conversation with J'Bria Iyalla as she shares her experience as a dating mom and tips on navigating through dating life as a parent. J'Bria is just a regular mom, confidence coach, intimacy coach, author, and a single mom trying to conquer life. She’s the owner of Luxe Eighty LLC, where she provides Confidence and Intimacy Coaching using her own experiences to help others get through this journey called life. J’Bria and her daughter are the creators of the journal, The Love We Share, which helps bridge the gap of communication between parents and their children starting at a young age.

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During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:24] Episode intro and today's focus

[02:52] One fun thing J'Bria is known for

[04:18] A bit about J'Bria, and how she got into the dating world 

[05:33] J'Bria's experience dating with a kid  

[06:34] The best time to introduce the person you’re dating to your kids

[10:10] How to introduce the person you're dating to your child or children 

[11:38] Why J'Bria prefer dating a person with children  

[14:36] J'Bria's perspective on dating someone with multiple kids 

[16:11] What to do when your child doesn’t like the person you’re dating

[17:58] Tips on how to get into dating if you’re have issues with babysitting 

[19:36] Conversation to have with your kids if they don’t want you to date 

[21:22] J'Bria's advice to parents who have a revolving door of partners around their kids

[27:27] Be sexy again: How to find yourself and your vitality again  

[29:45] Get back your confidence: J'Bria's word to men who are trying to date 

[32:36] How to reach out to J'Bria or purchase her journal, The Love We Share

[30:04] Ending the show

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Divorce is an unfortunate reality for many couples. No matter how much love and commitment you have for each other, sometimes it just doesn’t work out. Although it is never a preferred outcome, it is often the only way to move forward and find new happiness when a relationship has become too toxic or damaged to repair.

It is important to understand that we are not advocating divorce because that is against Christian principles. But imagine this. You sleep in separate rooms with your spouse and do not talk to each other. You both live separate lives seeing other people or one partner habitually breaks the marriage covenant with no remorse. Your partner sells drugs and beats you or your children. Is that what God wants for you? Would you just stay in that marriage? Is there an allowance for situations where divorce is the only thing that makes sense? 

Well, to answer these questions and many more, join this conversation with our guests, Alisha Chandler & Annette McElroy. They open up to share their vulnerabilities and the wisdom they have gained over the years after divorce. Alisha is an accomplished successful multiple business owner with more than 17 years of experience in property management, graphic design, and compliance consultancy. She is inspired daily by her husband of 14 years in marriage and her four children. Annette was married for six years before getting a divorce, and she has been in that state for 29 years now. Annette has one daughter and two grandchildren.  

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Key Highlights from the Show

[00:01] Episode intro and a bit about today's guests, Alisha Chandler & Annette McElroy

[02:28] The one fun thing you should know about the guests

[03:52] Thoughts about marriage while growing up  

[06:32] Alisha and Annette’s readiness for marriage

[11:00] The length of dating before Annette got married

[11:38] At what age did Alisha and Annette get married?

[12:28] Alisha and Annette’s views on the right age to get married

[13:44] How long Annette and Alisha contemplated divorce before doing it

[15:51] Any regrets after divorce?

[17:32] Unhelpful things people said after their divorce

[23:13] The best ways to support someone going through a divorce

[27:11] Divorce transition when kids are involved

[29:32] Knowing they were ready to date again

[34:28] Mental work Alisha and Annette had to put on after the divorce

[39:00] How to deal with shame after a divorce

[43:56] Questions to the guests from D.E.M.O Facebook Community

[54:40] Advice to people in abusive relationships who think divorce is not necessary

[58:20] Episode wrap-up and calls to action

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Growing Up In The Church Part Two

Welcome to the second part, where we continue unraveling the life, struggles, challenges, expectations and beauty that come with growing up in the church. In this second part, we begin on a high note, talking about the things Christie, Amanda, and Laura had to unlearn. Among them includes learning that everyone’s spiritual journey is different, though it may have many similarities. It is okay to serve God uniquely and differently. After all, we are all created unique. Learn about how Christie and Laura fell out of faith and what brought them back in alignment. We also conclude with a sister talk as the trio opens up to each other in a way they have never done. You don’t want to miss this!

The guests, Christie Hatten, Amanda Furdge, and Laura Furdge, are siblings and pastor’s kids who grew up in the church. The trio has gone through many experiences as pastor’s kids, challenges while growing up in the church, and misconceptions & expectations people have. The lessons learned, their afterlife as adults and parents, and how they are transforming the next generation. 

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During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:24] Welcome to Growing up in the Church, part 2 

[01:11] Things Christie, Amanda, and Laura had to unlearn 

[04:49 Learning the difference between religion and spirituality  

[06:39] Born in the church and serving in the church

[08:04] Sometimes, you have to say no to some ministry roles in the church

[13:15] Monique’s struggles with sharing her vulnerabilities

[16:23] Possibility of the trios falling out of faith and what brought them back

[22:53] Christie’s calling from a tender age

[36:04] Christie, Amanda, and Laura opening up to each other for the first time

[49:40] Words of encouragement for your growth as a Christian in 2023

[51:22] Ending show and calls to action

• Everyone’s spiritual journey will be different, though there may be many similarities. It’s totally fine to be different because God created us with uniqueness.
• Religion and spirituality are two different things. In most cases, religion is people-pleasing, but spirituality is God-pleasing.
• God does not want your ministry and church programs to destroy your relationship with Him.
• It’s okay to share your struggles and let people know how they should handle your vulnerabilities.
• If you don’t get spiritual help, you can find yourself physically present in church but mentally absent.

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Growing Up In The Church Part One

Growing up in the church can be a challenging experience for children, especially those whose parents are leaders or esteemed members of the church. Being a pastor's child can be even more difficult because there are a lot of misconceptions and expectations that people have for children growing up in the church. They often equate growing up in the church with being religious, which can make it difficult to be a child and ask for the support that you need. This can result in trauma, rebellion, children being more isolated, and struggling with the expectations that others have for them. Expecting children to live up to the same standards as their parents is not only unhelpful but also unrealistic. As parents, we must understand our children are different from us and each other, and they need different parenting styles to realize their full potential. 

Join today's conversation, part 1, and learn more about growing up in the church. The guests, Christie Hatten, Amanda Furdge, and Laura Furdge, are siblings and pastor’s kids who grew up in the church. In the episode, they share their experiences as pastor’s kids, the challenges they went through growing up in the church, the misconceptions and expectations people have, the lessons they learned, life as adults and parents, and how they are transforming the next generation. 

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During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:24] Episode intro and a bit about today's guests, Christie, Amanda, and Laura

[08:34] What Christie, Amanda, and Laura learned about themselves in 2022

[11:26] How old Christie, Amanda, and Laura were when they started going to church  

[15:28] What they love about being part of the church, especially at New Life 

[18:41] Some of the challenges that they have faced growing up in the church 

[28:04] The misconceptions that people have about PK (preachers' kids)

[33:56] How Christie, Amanda, and Laura support young people in the ministry

[50:23] Christie and Amanda’s experiences escaping from their childhood struggles 

[54:30] Finding ways to learn and operate in the space that you are in 

[01:00:17] Parenting and training your child in the way they should go, and in the church

[01:07:19] Ending the show!

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• We’re human, and we’re flawed, there will always be challenges whenever people are together. 
• The more you grow in God, the more you learn spiritually and reflect it in your life.
• We can only operate from the spaces we’re in, so we must be conscious of giving our best.
• Train your child up in the way he should go: when he is old, he will not depart from it.  (Prov. 22:6.)
• As parents, one mistake we make is parenting our kids the same way; our kids are different.

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With the new year right around the corner it can be tempting to go full steam ahead with setting goals, but I encourage you to take some time to reflect. Take inventory of this year, the things that have transpired the good, bad and ugly. What could you have done better, what things did you do well, what did you accomplish. Tune in to today's episode to find out how this can be beneficial before making goals for the new year.

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As we prepare to celebrate this holiday season, I wanted to wish you a very Merry Christmas. I hope you spend this holiday doing things you love, with people you love and remember the reason for the season. 

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Today we will discuss why it's okay to "not be okay" all the time. Learning how to be honest about where we are and how we are feeling. No more saying we have to be strong, no more having to pretend we have it all together. Truly grasping the fact that it is okay to not be okay. Learning there is true strength in boasting in our weaknesses because that is when we truly depend on God, who our strength comes from.

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The holiday season can be stressful and overwhelming. Between hosting, traveling to see family and friends, spending more money than usual, trying to find the perfect gift, spreading yourself too thin. Some are dealing with the loss of loved ones and grief. This time of the year can be a lot. If we're not careful we can get caught up in the busyness of it all and not actually enjoy the joys of this holiday season.

Today Mo will discuss how not to get caught up with what everyone else is doing, what society says, but doing what works best for you and/or your family so that you can enjoy a stress-free holiday! 

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