Love or Work

Six years ago, we set out to answer this question, “Is it possible change the world, stay in love, and raise a healthy family,” with the goal of interviewing 100 couples, while learning as much we could from others. We did that and more.

Thank you for joining us on this journey. The podcast will live on as a resource, and we hope you will continue to use it and share it wth others.

In the final episode, we talk about the journey, why this project is coming to an end, and some of our biggest takeaways.

This week we are hearing from the co-hosts of the Love or Work Podcast Andre and Jeff Shinabarger. In this episode, you can listen out for these three things: relationship advice, career reflections, and personal reflections. Andre and Jeff are answering five questions that have been narrowed down from listeners' questions. Andre and Jeff reflect on their own life, relationship, and careers and share insightful advice on how to successfully pursue all three of these categories.

In this episode of the Love or Work Podcast we are interviewing Tera and Wes Wages.Tera is the CEO of Connection Codes an organization that helps people get unstuck in their marriages and Wes is the CEO of Armosa Studios, a video/photo marketing company and together they host the “Get It” podcast. During this interview Tera and Wes are brutally honest and vulnerable with us about their story and struggles throughout their marriage. Make sure to listen out for these two things: America’s Funniest Home Videos and 75 Hard.

This week we are hearing from the co-hosts of the Love or Work Podcast Andre and Jeff Shinabarger. In this episode, you can listen out for these three things: when Andre and Jeff have felt love for eachother, six important questions that should be discussed in relationships, and their own answers to these six questions. This episode follows Andre and Jeff reflecting on their relationship, and making the time to have discussions that are often overlooked in daily life.

This week we are hearing from Dustin and Melissa Nickerson. Dustin Nickerson is a stand-up comedian, and an author who recently published the book “How to Be Married (to Melissa). Melissa Nickerson is the CFO of Dustin Nickerson Comedy. Dustin and Melissa Nickerson co-host a podcast about family, relationships, and comedy called “Don’t Make Me Come Back There”. In this episode, you can listen out for these three things: Legoland Sex, posting a vacation picture, and that there’s no losing or failing in marriage and relationships. Dustin and Melissa share their journey from being high-school sweethearts, to navigating through growing individually while still building and maintaining a strong relationship with each other and their family.

This week on the Love or Work Podcast, we are learning from Nate and Tuere K. Butler! Nate is a music producer, artist, performer, casting director, and more - a man of many talents. Tuere is the Director of Operations at Plywood People and former District Director working with Congressman Lewis. This couple is full of good stories, wise words, and so much love for each other and their community. Nate and Tuere have supported each other through seasons of job changes and health challenges, and they share their learnings with us candidly. Their life is a reflection of their values - from generosity to service. Lean in, and learn with us!

In this episode we are interviewing Allyssa and Andrea, who have been married 26 years. For the first time, we learn about the transgender issue and are challenged by what length are you willing to fall in love with the next version of your partner? They share how their marriage has been strengthened through their changes, even with all the complexities. In this episode we decided to choose to learn from someone different than us and chose to learn through relationship. We always say “You have to continually fall in love with the next version of your partner.” No one exemplifies this difficult commitment more than this interview. We encourage you to tune in if you want to learn a new perspective on commitment.

This week we are hearing from Megan and Ashley Carr. Megan is a 7th grade science teacher and Ashley is an Episcopal Priest. Ashley and Megan share about their love story, which in true Atlanta fashion starts off at Taqueria De Sol. Now with a 2 year old and a baby on the way, Ashley and Megan share what life looks like now. Look out for these 3 things, solo time, being a pastor’s kid, and the family with the three legged dog. Let’s get to it!

This week we are hearing from B.T. Harman. B.T. Harman is the Creator of the Blue Babies Pink Podcast, where he shares his journey of being a gay Christian in the American South. He is also the founder of Harbor, an online support program for Christian parents of LGBTQ kids.

In this episode you can listen out for these three things: what to do when a loved one comes out as a part of the LGBTQ community, how to have real conversations with people you love, and how to support your loved ones in their coming out journey. B.T. Harman offers advice to parents and others who are supporting their loved ones to explore and identify themselves on the LGBTQ spectrum, as well as, share his own personal story of coming out.

This week we are hearing from  Dr. Alma Zaragoza-Petty and Propaganda. Dr. Alma is a university professor and author of “Chingona: Owning Your Inner Badass for Healing and Justice”. Prop is a rapper, activist, author of “Terraform: Building a Better World”, and founder of Terraform Cold Brew Coffee. Alma and Prop discuss navigating their personal careers and goals while simultaneously balancing raising their family and growing their relationship with each other. Tune in!