We share why we chose to wait until marriage before having sex, the challenges we faced, and how it shaped our love and faith journey.In this episode of Smith’s On Demand, we open up about one of the biggest decisions in our relationship: waiting for marriage before having sex.

We get real about the spiritual convictions, personal growth, and faith journey that led Dre to make this commitment, and how we navigated living together in a tiny studio apartment while keeping boundaries in place.We also share the ups and downs of facing judgment from friends, family, and even church communities, plus how our engagement and wedding plans were impacted by the pandemic.

Finally, we reflect on what waiting taught us, the pros and cons of our choice, and how our marriage and channel have grown since.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:13 Why We Waited for Marriage
00:41 Dre's Perspective on Waiting
03:46 Brie's Perspective on Waiting
06:35 Moving in Together
07:36 Setting Boundaries
16:47 Judgment from Family and Friends
20:43 Family Dynamics and First Impressions
21:19 Facing Judgment and Public Scrutiny
24:19 Engagement and Proposal Story
27:07 Wedding Planning and Pandemic Challenges
31:35 Pros and Cons of Waiting for Marriage
42:28 Current Life and Future Plans
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