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  • Instructions for Christians in Trying Times

    Dr. Latifat and Olushile are a Christian couple who offer faith-based advice through their show, The Anchored in Christ. Together, they explore life, love, and legacy from a biblical lens, encouraging listeners to build Christ-centered relationships and marriages.

    In this episode, they discuss 5 practical things you can do and how you can respond to everything that is currently happening in the world. They share scriptures as an example of how God wants you to handle these situations.


    Key Takeaways:

    1. Your Faith is your supernatural advantage.
    2. Mourn with those who mourn.
    3. Do the work you are here for.

    Timestamps:
    00:00:09 Welcome to Anchored in Christ
    00:00:38 The news feels overwhelming
    00:01:10 “I want to hide in a hole”
    00:02:03 How to keep going spiritually
    00:03:30 What fear does to your faith
    00:05:04 Practical steps for peace
    00:06:12 Importance of community
    00:08:20 Staying rooted in scripture
    00:09:42 Why you must unplug sometimes
    00:11:15 God is still in control
    00:12:44 Letting go of worldly noise

    2 Thessalonians 2:3:
    “Let no one deceive you in any way, for it will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness— the son of destruction— is revealed.”

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    33 min
  • Why Alignment in Faith Changes Everything

    Dr. Latifat and Olushile are a Christian couple who offer faith-based advice through their show, The Anchored in Christ. Together, they explore life, love, and legacy from a biblical lens, encouraging listeners to build Christ-centered relationships and marriages.

    In this episode, they dive deep into the importance of being on the same page as a couple—spiritually, emotionally, and practically—and how aligning your values with God’s purpose strengthens your relationship.


    Key Takeaways:

    1. Stay spiritually aligned.
    2. Communication builds unity.
    3. Prioritize God’s design.

    Timestamps:
    00:00 Welcome to Anchored in Christ
    01:10 What “being on the same page” really means
    05:33 When couples have different visions
    09:47 How misalignment affects parenting
    13:52 Why spiritual alignment matters most
    18:26 Real-life struggles and solutions
    22:40 How to build understanding
    26:03 Practical ways to reconnect
    30:19 Listening without judgment
    34:10 Faith at the center of decisions
    37:22 Learning to give grace
    40:58 Final encouragement and prayer


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    21 min
  • Why Love Isn’t Enough in Marriage

    Dr. Latifat and Olushile are a Christian couple who offer faith-based advice through their show, The Anchored in Christ. Together, they explore life, love, and legacy from a biblical lens, encouraging listeners to build Christ-centered relationships and marriages.

    In this episode, they explore the question, “Is love enough?” Drawing from a real-life wedding story, they unpack what makes relationships thrive beyond just feelings, offering biblical insight into commitment, communication, and God’s role in marriage.

    Key Takeaways:

    1. Love needs action
    2. Communication builds trust
    3. Compromise for your spouse.

    Timestamps:
    00:00 — What Anchored in Christ is about
    00:14 — The big question: Is love enough?
    00:59 — A wedding that almost didn’t happen
    01:28 — Communication saved their relationship
    01:44 — Love was real, but almost not enough
    02:06 — Romantic love is from God
    03:04 — Love without commitment fades
    05:42 — Importance of purpose in marriage


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    19 min
  • What the Bible Says About Patriarchy

    Dr. Latifat and Olushile are a Christian couple who offer faith-based advice through their show, The Anchored in Christ. Together, they explore life, love, and legacy from a biblical lens, encouraging listeners to build Christ-centered relationships and marriages.

    In this episode, the couple opens a heartfelt and honest conversation about patriarchy. They unpack what the term really means, how it's evolved, and how Christian couples can navigate societal structures while remaining anchored in God’s Word.


    Key Takeaways:

    1. Patriarchy is an ancestral lineage.
    2. Address the problem instead of attacking it.
    3. It’s not men vs women but God vs evil.

    Timestamps:
    00:00 Intro to “Anchored in Christ”
    00:41 Why talk about patriarchy?
    03:10 How society misuses the term
    07:30 Biblical leadership vs control
    13:22 When headship becomes harmful
    17:48 God's original intent
    23:30 How to reclaim kingdom marriage
    28:05 Final thoughts and prayers


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    20 min
  • How Do I Forgive The Unrepentant?

    Dr. Latifat and Olushile are a Christian couple devoted to sharing faith-based wisdom through their podcast, The Anchored in Christ. Together, they offer biblical encouragement for navigating real-life struggles in relationships, marriage, and spiritual growth.

    In this episode, they discuss the challenge of forgiving those who show no remorse and who are in close proximity. With honesty and biblical insight, they explore what it truly means to forgive like Christ—even when it feels impossible.


    Key Takeaways:

    1. You cannot forgive on your own.
    2. Drop your flesh by fasting.
    3. Realize you also need forgiveness.

    Timestamps:
    01:02 What forgiveness is not
    05:30 When they won’t say sorry
    09:44 Biblical examples of grace
    13:10 How unforgiveness hurts us
    18:55 Releasing bitterness
    22:48 God's justice and timing
    27:03 The power of obedience
    32:12 Steps to forgive today


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    25 min
  • Guarding Your Heart in Marriage

    Dr. Latifat and Olushile are a Christian couple passionate about helping others build Christ-centered relationships. Through their podcast, Anchored in Christ, they offer practical, faith-based advice for navigating marriage, family, and life with biblical wisdom.


    In this episode, they dive into how to guard your heart in marriage, especially when differences or frustration with your spouse begin to take root. They share personal insights and scriptural truths to help couples remain anchored in God’s purpose for their relationship.

    Key Takeaways:
    1. Guarding starts inward.
    2. Differences aren’t threats.
    3. Marriage requires intention.


    Timestamps:
    00:00 The heart of the show
    00:41 Real talk about irritation
    01:00 Seeing the differences
    02:10 Protecting your heart
    04:30 What guarding actually means
    06:50 Spiritual distractions
    08:40 Wisdom vs. emotion
    11:05 Choosing love daily

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    17 min
  • Morning Prayer and Meditation Through Colossians 1:9

    Dr. Latifat and Olushile are a Christian couple who offer faith-based advice through their show, “The Anchored in Christ.” Together, they use scripture, prayer, and personal testimonies to encourage listeners to walk closer with God.

    In this episode, they lead a powerful devotional prayer based on Colossians 1:9, sharing how to personalize and pray the Word of God over your life, family, and future with bold faith.

    Key Takeaways:

    1. Spirit grants insight.
    2. Pray for spiritual wisdom.
    3. Seek God’s direction daily.

    Timestamps:
    00:06 Introduction to the episode
    00:24 Reading Colossians 1:9
    01:01 Personalizing the scripture
    01:35 Walking worthy of God
    02:20 Strengthened with His power
    03:01 Joy through trials
    03:28 Qualified through Christ
    04:10 Redemption through His blood



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    4 min
  • Faith Does Not Feel Like This

    Dr. Latifat and Olushile are a Christian couple offering real, faith-based guidance through their podcast, The Anchored in Christ. With biblical grounding and authentic storytelling, they share practical insights into building a God-centered life, marriage, and mindset.

    In this episode, they reflect on what faith truly feels like—not just in theory, but in real-life moments of risk, fear, and divine trust. Through their personal story of traveling with their kids while waiting on a last-minute visa, they unpack the emotional layers of faith, discomfort, and obedience.

    Key Takeaways:

    1. Faith often feels scary.
    2. Discomfort follows intention.
    3. Trust God fully.

    Timestamps:
    00:20 Choosing faith over control
    01:20 Discomfort as part of obedience
    02:47 Faith can feel unnatural
    05:13 Faith comes from the Word
    07:17 The unexpected visa test
    10:10 Honest emotions in faith
    12:24 Relief and reflection
    13:38 Obedience even if it fails

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    16 min
  • What Does Faith Look Like?

    Dr. Latifat and Olushile are a Christian couple passionate about helping others build marriages and lives rooted in God. Through their show The Anchored in Christ, they offer real, faith-based conversations on navigating health, wealth, and relationships through a biblical lens.

    In this episode, they explore what faith really looks like—especially in moments of uncertainty, fear, and lack of control. They share personal stories, biblical examples, and practical steps to show how true faith is lived out, even when it feels scary or unclear.

    Key Takeaways:
    1. Faith requires action.
    2. Fear doesn’t cancel Faith.
    3. Community strengthens Faith.

    Timestamps:
    00:20 What faith really feels like
    02:18 “Welcome to the school of greatness”
    04:02 Breaking down Hebrews 11
    06:40 Faith during COVID and George Floyd
    09:22 The “parrot test” for faith
    10:42 Faith is not fearlessness
    12:36 James 2: Faith and works
    14:11 Jesus' example in Gethsemane

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    17 min
  • How to Guard Your Heart with Diligence

    Dr. Latifat and Olushile are a Christian couple passionate about helping others grow spiritually and thrive in life through faith. On their podcast, Anchored in Christ, they share candid, practical, and biblical wisdom for everyday living.

    In this episode, they dive into the biblical call to "guard your heart with all diligence," offering personal stories, spiritual strategies, and practical tips on how accountability, community, and the Word of God protect and transform the heart.

    Key Takeaways:

    1. Accountability requires vulnerability.
    2. Feed daily on Scripture.
    3. Ego blocks growth.

    Timestamps:
    13:37 – Accountability means vulnerability
    15:10 – Community is crucial
    15:58 – Daily feeding on God’s Word
    17:26 – God's Word is like a vaccine
    18:14 – Prioritize heart transformation
    19:33 – Teach kids the Word
    20:48 – Ego kills accountability
    22:03 – Growth is daily


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    23 min

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The Anchored in Christ is a podcast where we talk about all things we believe is important for couples to build the marriage God wants them to have. We will cover all thing marriage, parenting and…