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Hosts: Pastor Danny & Dr. Amelia Cole
Guests: Apostle Tony & Prophetess Wade

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In this powerful continuation, Danny and Amelia dive deeper with Apostle Tony and Prophetess Wade into the practical realities of marriage in ministry. From navigating bankruptcy court with faith declarations to protecting intimacy in high-capacity leadership, the Wades share transparent wisdom about trusting God through struggle, setting healthy boundaries, and building a multi-generational legacy.

Listeners will discover how wives can support struggling husbands without crushing their spirit, why physical intimacy reflects the health of the entire marriage, and how Team Wade plans to leave a legacy that breaks generational curses. This episode is essential for couples in ministry, anyone facing financial hardship with faith, and leaders committed to finishing strong together.

🎧 In This Episode

✔️ How husbands can give themselves grace while growing into the man God calls them to be
✔️ Why wives must take their eyes off their husband and put them on their Provider
✔️ The power of influence: how wives can either build up or tear down with their words
✔️ Boundaries in ministry: why Apostle Tony doesn't counsel women alone or share his number
✔️ Protecting intimacy emotionally, spiritually, and physically in high-capacity leadership
✔️ The importance of being intentionally present, not just physically around each other
✔️ How prayer evolved from always praying together to individual intimacy with the Father
✔️ Team Wade's 10-year plan: raising up successors and transitioning to the next ministry phase
✔️ Building a legacy of righteousness, healthy marriage, and generational wealth

💬 Favorite Quotes

"Give yourself grace and allow yourself to grow. You don't know what you don't know. It's okay to start at a place, but it's not okay to stay at that place." — Apostle Tony

"Who is he that will harm you if you are followers of that which is good? If you're doing what God says, if you're trusting Him, who can harm you?" — Prophetess Wade

"We were in this together. That's why we say team. Not me looking to you to get us out of this. We together." — Prophetess Wade

"Men have the power of authority, but wives have the power of influence. She could have influenced me the wrong way with her words and killed that fire in me." — Apostle Tony Wade

🎯 Take Action

✨ Husbands: Get yourself a mentor who will share not just their success, but their journey through the low times
✨ Wives: Take your eyes off your husband's struggle and put them on your Provider, who is your source
✨ Watch your words! Life and death are in the power of the tongue, speak life over your spouse
✨ Set clear boundaries in ministry to protect your marriage from accusation and temptation
✨ Start talking about legacy today: What spiritual and financial inheritance will you leave?
✨ Connect with Divine Life Church in Memphis for powerful Sunday worship at 10 AM
✨ Follow Team Wade on Patreon, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all podcast platforms
✨ Download the Divine Life Church app at divinelifememphis.org for live streaming
✨ Get your copy of Pursuit of Passion at danny.amelia.org for practical marriage tools
✨ Subscribe to The Passion Podcast for more real conversations on love, leadership, and legacy

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Hosts: Pastor Danny & Dr. Amelia Cole
Guests: Apostle Tony & Prophetess Wade

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In this deeply inspiring episode, Danny and Amelia sit down with Apostle Tony and Prophetess Wade, senior leaders and founders of Divine Life Church, to explore their remarkable journey from brokenness to powerful kingdom leadership. From a chance encounter at a mutual friend's gathering to navigating the complexities of co-leadership in marriage and ministry, the Wades share transparent insights about submission, sacrifice, and supernatural transformation.

Listeners will discover how a near-abortion became a divine destiny, how bankruptcy court became a declaration of faith, and how two strong-willed individuals learned to die to self in order to lead together. This conversation is essential for couples in ministry, leaders navigating authority and submission, and anyone believing God can transform their past into their greatest platform.

🎧 In This Episode

✔️ The "sleeping on the couch" love story and the lowrider truck that sealed the deal
✔️ How Tony's salvation one week after a breakup saved their baby and relationship
✔️ The pivotal moment when God told Prophetess Wade to "let go of the coattail and grab his arm"
✔️ Why divorce being "not an option" means being in a room with no windows or doors
✔️ Navigating the challenge of being husband/wife AND boss/employee in ministry
✔️ The Holy Spirit rebuke that taught Prophetess Wade about true submission to authority
✔️ Tony's transformation from competitor to sacrificial lover, learning to give instead of receive
✔️ Prophetess Wade's journey from fierce independence to trusting God through her husband's leadership
✔️ Making faith declarations in bankruptcy court: "We here, but we not here"

💬 Favorite Quotes

"When you say divorce is not an option, that means you are in a room with no windows and no doors. Either you're gonna be miserable for the rest of your life, or you're gonna be forced to work it out." — Apostle Tony

"The Lord spoke to me and said, 'I need you to let go of Tony's coattail and grab hold of his arm because I've called you two together.'" — Prophetess Wade

"Submission is not weakness. It's actually power under control. You're being uniquely you, and there's a blessing in submitting, especially to good leadership." — Prophetess Wade

"Who are you? Were you there when I hung the moon and the stars? You're just a puppet on the street that I move." — God to Prophetess Wade (as shared by Prophetess Wade)

"If you stick with me, I'm gonna take you to the top." — Apostle Tony (declaring this in bankruptcy court)

🎯 Take Action

✨ Make a declaration today: Divorce is not an option, decide to do whatever it takes for a successful marriage
✨ Identify where you need to "die to self" in your relationship, what old patterns need to go?
✨ If you're in ministry leadership together, clarify the lines between home authority and organizational authority
✨ Ladies: Examine whether your view of submission has been shaped by abuse or dysfunction rather than God's design
✨ Men: Ask yourself, are you a giver or a receiver? Are you willing to sacrifice for your wife's wellbeing?
✨ Write down one area where you need to trust God through your spouse's leadership
✨ Connect with Divine Life Church for more inspiration and spiritual covering
✨ Get your copy of Pursuit of Passion at danny.amelia.

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Hosts: Pastor Danny & Dr. Amelia Cole
 Guests: Min. David & Dr. Cynthia Goodin

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In this follow-up conversation, Danny and Amelia continue their powerful dialogue with Min. David and Dr. Cynthia Goodin, diving deeper into the practical realities of blended family life. From debunking common myths to offering actionable advice for overwhelmed couples, the Goodins share hard-won wisdom about setting boundaries, managing expectations, and finding breakthrough moments in the chaos.

Listeners will walk away with concrete tools for navigating blended family dynamics, including the 32 questions every couple should ask before blending families, why it takes five years to build what takes a nuclear family one year, and how to create healthy boundaries with ex-partners and children. This episode is essential listening for anyone in or entering a blended family situation.

🎧 In This Episode

✔️ The dangerous myth that "good hearts" are enough to blend families successfully
✔️ Why blended families are actually blending SEVEN families (not just two)
✔️ The 32 critical questions to ask before committing to a blended family
✔️ How to "dumb down your expectations" and why this advice could save your marriage
✔️ The two-year emotional adjustment period children need in blended families
✔️ Why children should spend one-on-one time with their biological parent
✔️ How David and Cynthia went from near-divorce to becoming the elders they couldn't find
✔️ Creating a family vision statement that includes the children

💬 Favorite Quotes

"You have to dumb down your expectations. What takes place in a nuclear family might take you five years to get there with a blended family." — Min. David Goodin

"The children are the ones that determine if the marriage is gonna make it... they're hoping their biological parents get back together. And that's a legitimate prayer." — Min. David Goodin

"My faith has always been strong, but I had to learn the difference between natural love and God's love and how to love these kids the way God would love them." — Dr. Cynthia Goodin

"Write a vision for your family. Just like a corporate job has a mission statement on the wall, do it for your family." — Dr. Cynthia Goodin

🎯 Take Action

✨ If you're considering a blended family, get pre-engagement or premarital counseling from someone who specializes in blended families
✨ Spend the first year building friendship with stepchildren—not forcing parent-child roles
✨ Create alternating holiday and summer schedules that give both biological parents breaks
✨ Write a family mission and vision statement together—and include the kids in age-appropriate ways
✨ Contact the Goodins for specialized blended family counseling at https://www.agoodinfamilyaffair.com
✨ Subscribe to A Goodin Family Affair podcast for ongoing encouragement and resources
✨ Get your copy of Pursuit of Passion at danny.amelia.org for deeper marriage work
✨ Remember: You're never too broken for God to bless you

You don't have to blend alone. There is hope and help available.

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 Hosts: Pastor Danny & Dr. Amelia Cole
 Guests: Min. David & Dr. Cynthia Goodin

A Goodin Family Affair Pt. 1 — Blending with Grace, Leading with Love

✍️ Episode Summary

In this heartfelt episode of Pursuit of Passion, hosts Danny & Amelia sit down with David and Cynthia Goodin to uncover the real story behind their enduring love, ministry partnership, and the beautiful complexity of blending family and faith. With honesty and laughter, the Goodins share how grace became their foundation and how leadership begins first at home. Their transparency offers hope to couples learning to lead together without losing sight of love.

💡 Key Highlights

• How the Goodins built unity while navigating family transitions
• The power of prayer and communication in sustaining connection
• Leading in ministry without sacrificing intimacy
• Choosing forgiveness and grace daily

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This conversation reminds us that love—rooted in faith—isn’t effortless, but it’s always worth the pursuit.
 Listen now on Pursuit of Passion wherever you stream podcasts.

🎯 Take Action

✨ If you're considering a blended family, get pre-engagement or premarital counseling from someone who specializes in blended families
✨ Spend the first year building friendship with stepchildren—not forcing parent-child roles
✨ Create alternating holiday and summer schedules that give both biological parents breaks
✨ Write a family mission and vision statement together—and include the kids in age-appropriate ways
✨ Contact the Goodins for specialized blended family counseling at https://www.agoodinfamilyaffair.com
✨ Subscribe to A Goodin Family Affair podcast for ongoing encouragement and resources
✨ Get your copy of Pursuit of Passion at danny.amelia.org for deeper marriage work
✨ Remember: You're never too broken for God to bless you

You don't have to blend alone. There is hope and help available.

Order Danny and Amelia's Book, Pursuit of Passion, and begin your journey of deeper love and lasting passion at https://www.dannyamelia.org/.

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A Journey of Love, Ministry & Resilience with Mike & Connie (Part 2)

Hosted by: Pastor Danny & Dr. Amelia Cole
Guests: Mike & Connie Smith

🔥 Opening Hook:

Welcome to The Passion Podcast — where marriages are transformed from roommates to soulmates, God's way.
We are Pastor Danny and Dr. Amelia Cole: Marriage Educators, Ministry Leaders, and Real-Life Partners in Purpose and Passion.

🎧 Episode Summary:

In Part 2 of their powerful story, Mike and Connie Smith share how they protected their marriage, family, and ministry through life’s highest mountaintops and deepest valleys. After pastoring a flourishing church for 13 years, they received a bold call from God to leave it all behind — and start fresh in a new city.
 Their testimony is a masterclass in resilience, faith, unity, and keeping your heart anchored to God's purpose for your family and your future.

If you’re navigating major transitions in your marriage, this episode is your blueprint for staying connected through it all.

💬 What You’ll Learn:

✅ How to protect your marriage when life turns upside down
 ✅ Why focusing on the problem (not each other) keeps love strong
 ✅ The confirmation that led to their courageous move from Jacksonville to Atlanta
 ✅ Real strategies for supporting children through big family changes
 ✅ What resilient, Kingdom-minded partnership really looks like

💡 Standout Quote:

📢 Action Steps:

➡️ Subscribe to The Passion Podcast for weekly inspiration on marriage, ministry, and Kingdom purpose.
➡️ Share this episode with a couple who’s navigating a major life transition.
➡️ Leave a review to help more couples find tools to grow from roommates to soulmates — God's way.

🔗 Stay Connected:

🌟 Learn more about our mission to transform marriages at dannyamelia.org
🌟 Follow us on Instagram and Facebook: @marriageoneness
🌟 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: @marriageoneness

Order Danny and Amelia's Book, Pursuit of Passion, and begin your journey of deeper love and lasting passion at https://www.dannyamelia.org/.

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🎙️ The Passion Podcast | Episode 1

A Journey of Love, Ministry & Resilience with Mike & Connie (Part 1)

Hosts: Pastor Danny & Dr. Amelia Cole
Guests: Mike & Connie Smith

Opening Hook:
We are Pastor Danny and Dr. Amelia Cole: Marriage Educators, Ministry Leaders, and Real-Life Partners in Purpose and Passion. We transform couples from roommates to soulmates — God’s way. 

Episode Snapshot

On today’s episode, we sit down with Mike and Connie Smith for a real conversation about love, ministry, and God’s perfect timing.
 Mike once vowed he’d never marry — but God had a greater plan. Together, Mike and Connie share how purpose, faith, and resilience built a marriage stronger than they ever imagined.

Whether you’re dating, married, or walking in ministry together — this story will reignite your belief in Kingdom love!

In This Episode:

 ✔️ Mike’s early conviction to pursue ministry over marriage
 ✔️ The surprising way God connected Mike and Connie’s paths
 ✔️ Real talk about balancing personal life and ministry leadership
 ✔️ Encouragement for couples walking by faith, not fear
 ✔️ How sharing a passion for purpose strengthens love over the years 

Favorite Quote

"I was gonna be the Apostle Paul. I thought if I paid enough of the price, God would use me." – Mike Smith

🎯 Take Action

✨ Learn more at dannyamelia.org
✨ Follow us on Instagram: @marriageoneness
✨ Grab your copy of Pursuit of Passion here
✨ Subscribe so you don’t miss Part 2 next week!

#MarriageOneness #ThePassionPodcast #RoommatestoSoulmates

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In this episode, Danny and Amelia sit down with Pastors Devin and Samantha Westbrook to explore what it truly means to lead a Christ-centered life—both in marriage and ministry. From planting Redemption Church in downtown Memphis to launching the Marriage Maintenance program during the pandemic, the Westbrooks share their journey of purpose, passion, and balance.

Listeners will gain practical insights on building healthy marriages, creating authentic community in ministry, and navigating the tension between personal life and public calling. This conversation is for couples, ministry leaders, and anyone passionate about faith-driven relationships.

🎧 In This Episode
✔️ What “Christ-centered, Bible-based” looks like in modern ministry
✔️ How Redemption Church creates community beyond Sunday services
✔️ The origin and impact of the Marriage Maintenance program
✔️ Practical ways to balance marriage and ministry without burnout
✔️ Encouragement for couples leading together in challenging seasons

💬 Favorite Quote
“Strong women can sometimes have weak marriages, but God can shift that when we surrender and do the work.” — Pastor Samantha

🎯 Take Action
✨ Check out the Marriage Maintenance Program at www.marriagemaintain.com for premarital and marriage support.
✨ Start defining the vision for your marriage—what are you building together?
✨ Follow Marriage Oneness Ministries and Redemption Church for daily encouragement and resources.
✨ Subscribe to this podcast for more conversations on faith, marriage, and purposeful living.

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In this candid and inspiring conversation, Pastor Danny and Dr. Amelia sit down with Pastors Devin & Samantha Westbrook to talk about redemption, resilience, and what it means to live out ministry as a couple.

From their early experiences of personal brokenness to building a marriage rooted in grace, the Westbrooks share their journey of healing, learning to serve each other, and leading their community with authenticity. They open up about the challenges of balancing ministry and family, the lessons God taught them about forgiveness, and why true redemption is more than a testimony—it’s a lifestyle.

Whether you’re a leader, a spouse, or someone longing for a second chance, this episode will encourage you to see redemption in action.

🎧 In This Episode
✔️ How God turned their personal struggles into ministry strength
✔️ What it looks like to serve in leadership as a married couple
✔️ The role of forgiveness in healing marriages
✔️ Lessons from walking through seasons of brokenness
✔️ Why redemption is a daily practice, not a one-time moment

💬 Favorite Quote

“Redemption isn’t just something you receive—it’s something you live.” — Pastor Devin Westbrook

🎯 Take Action
✨ Reflect: Where in your life do you need to stop surviving and start redeeming?
✨ Talk with your spouse/partner about how you can better serve each other.
✨ Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement in their marriage or ministry.
✨ Follow us on Instagram @marriageoneness for daily faith and relationship content.
✨ Subscribe for more stories on redemption, healing, and love in action.

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In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Dr. Amelia continues her sit-down with TV host, speaker, and author Loretta McNary as they go deeper into the message of her book Live Like You Believe.

Loretta shares raw stories of navigating seasons of isolation, brokenness, and unexpected setbacks—including losing her car on her birthday—and how those moments became a training ground for faith. She opens up about learning to stop “helping God,” praying scripture personally, and why peace is more valuable than possessions.

This episode is filled with wisdom for anyone who has felt caught in-between faith and frustration, reminding us that belief doesn’t exempt us from trials—it equips us to thrive through them.

🎧 In This Episode
✔️ What belief looks like “in the in-between” seasons of life
✔️ Why crying can be a form of prayer and release
✔️ How to stop comparing pain and start healing
✔️ The declaration that restored her confidence and presence
✔️ The global impact of Live Like You Believe—already reaching Dubai

💬 Favorite Quote

“She remembered who she was, and the rising became non-negotiable.” — Loretta McNary

🎯 Take Action
✨ Speak this week’s declaration: I stand in peace and lead with presence.
✨ Replace fear with faith—when old fears whisper, say out loud: I live like I believe.
✨ Grab your copy of Live Like You Believe (available wherever books are sold).
✨ Follow us on Instagram @marriageoneness for encouragement and updates.
✨ Share this episode with a friend who needs a reminder to stop surviving and start believing.

Order Danny and Amelia's Book, Pursuit of Passion, and begin your journey of deeper love and lasting passion at https://www.dannyamelia.org/.