How can emotional resilience help you during times of grief and hardship? In episode 804, host Laterras R. Whitfield is joined by Judge Lynn Toler, who opens up about her life, love, and the lessons learned from her grieving journey. Judge Lynn Toler shares insights from her marriage of 33 years, her experiences growing up in a family with mental health conditions, and the transformative power of love and understanding in the face of life's challenges. From being on TV to building a solid marria...
Jan 31, 2024•2 hr 41 min•Season 8Ep. 804
Can love survive after decades apart? In episode #803, Laterras sits down with Shakela and Gregg Matthews to recount their remarkable love story. Facing divorces, infidelity, and a journey of forgiveness, this story will take you from their initial teenage romance through personal struggles, marriages to others, and eventual reunion. Kela and Gregg's union is a testimony of commitment, forgiveness, and the power of timing. This conversation offers deep insights into dealing with betrayal, the im...
Jan 24, 2024•2 hr 30 min•Season 8Ep. 803
Healing from divorce is a long road, but it is possible. Laterras sits down with Destiny Payton and she opens up about her healing journey after a turbulent divorce, sharing her resilience through challenges like incarceration. Together, they explore past traumas and family history, revealing the profound impact on marriage choices. Discover Destiny's healing, her perspective on forgiveness, dealing with breakups and where she stands in her journey to love. [00:00:00 - 00:03:39] - Opening segmen...
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 8Ep. 802
Laterras kicks off season 8 by sharing his vision of the podcast going forward. He also takes the time to emphasize the importance of vulnerability, relating his personal journey with addiction and financial troubles. Laterras stresses the need to address issues hiding unseen rather than ignoring problems and letting them grow. A guest unexpectedly interrupts the podcast and confronts Laterras about his perspectives on relationships, accountability, and controversy. While they debate differing v...
Jan 10, 2024•58 min•Season 8Ep. 801
Christian Keyes, Lamman Rucker, Montell Jordan, Kristin Jordan, Russell Tomlinson, Dr. Cindy Trimm, Lisa Wu, LaVon Lewis, and Alton Walker discuss modern relationships and marriage. Laterras R. Whitfield guides the panel through a variety of topics like dating dynamics, how couples met their spouses, the journey to marriage proposals, the role of intimacy, handling arguments and differences, and more. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to take their relationships to the next leve...
Dec 27, 2023•2 hr 59 min•Season 7Ep. 726
What does it take to build a marriage that lasts for decades? In this special live episode, Laterras sits down with married couples Warryn Jr. and Erica Campbell and Warryn Sr. and Sandra Campbell, married for 48 years, as well as Shanta Atkins and Jor él Quinn to complete a two-part panel on being thankful for love. They talk about the different types of love, share stories and wisdom from nearly five decades of marriage, discuss dating and relationships in today’s world, offer encouragement t...
Dec 20, 2023•2 hr 1 min•Season 7Ep. 725
Have you ever wondered what makes love last through all of life's ups and downs? In this episode, Laterras facilitates a dynamic panel discussion with power couples and singles at the Cali Worship Center on maintaining authentic, evolving love. Transparent testimonies and wisdom are exchanged on staying rooted in patience, purpose and faith when navigating the unpredictable waters of dating, marriage and personal growth. From rediscovering your voice in long-term relationships to the impacts of ...
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Season 7Ep. 724
This episode follows entrepreneurs Marcus and Harriet Speed, who rebuilt their marriage after divorcing. Though together only 6 months before marrying, they built several businesses over 10 years of marriage. Putting the past behind them, they have reconciled and launched a new restaurant. They now run a thriving business while cherishing family and planning their next venture. Despite the storms, Marcus and Harriet found partnership and purpose in each other. Their remarkable resilience is a te...
Dec 06, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 7Ep. 723
Are blended family conflicts unavoidable? Naja Hall joins Laterras to offer hope in the storm. After detailing how she fell in love fast with a divorced dad of three, Naja unpacks the mental health impacts and anxiety triggering events stemming from high conflict with her husband's ex. From boundary setting tips to a revelatory distinction between child-centered marriages and divorces, Naja provides vulnerable testimony and hard-won wisdom so others might walk an easier path. Ultimately Naja iss...
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 7Ep. 722
This episode features Hope and Kadero Watson sharing their incredible story of enduring love and overcoming adversity. After meeting in school, Hope and Kadero built a strong friendship that blossomed into romance and marriage at a young age. They candidly detail their early struggles with infertility, enduring over a decade of treatments, miscarriages, and failed IVF attempts. Hope and Kadero explain how creating funny videos during the pandemic brought laughter and purpose back into their live...
Nov 22, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 7Ep. 721
Boundaries with the opposite sex are extremely important while in a committed relationship. The question is: Should you be allowed to continue to maintain those relationships. Jabari Johnson and Jasmine Ellis are scheduled to tie the knot next month and one of the main obstacles to overcome is Jabari’s friendships with women. This episode is titled, “Friends Without Benefits.” Learn more about this podcast at — https://www.urban1podcasts.com/dear-future-wifey See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
Nov 15, 2023•2 hr 49 min•Season 7Ep. 720
There's a popular song that states, "Age ain't nothing but a number." However, putting aside the age of consent, what's too old? What would be considered an unreasonable age gap? Newlyweds Victor and Angel Adams Salvino reconnected after 20 years and decided to join in holy matrimony. Their union is without judgment. That's to be expected from "An Unlikely Union." Learn more about this podcast at — https://www.urban1podcasts.com/dear-future-wifey See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 7Ep. 719
Do you realize the importance of therapy? LeToya Luckett is breaking the stigma of therapy in the black community by bringing her therapist, Tori S. Dixon, on the pod. They transparently share the process of keeping LeToya mentally healthy and committed to becoming a wife again. This intimate conversation is titled, "Therapy & Me." Learn more about this podcast at — https://www.urban1podcasts.com/dear-future-wifey See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 01, 2023•2 hr 39 min•Season 7Ep. 718
What extreme measures have you taken on your search for God? Have you ever heard of a plant medicine called Ayahuasca? In a world where people easily substitute "God" with "The Universe", replacing "Christianity" with "Spirituality", and opting for "plant medicine" instead of "biblical healing" we need to be mindful of the traps of the enemy. Today's guest, Chelsia Renee, shares her deliverance from New Age principles and her journey back to Christ. Beware of the "Gateway to Wickedness." Learn m...
Oct 26, 2023•2 hr 32 min•Season 7Ep. 717
Is age only just a number? What is your dating age range? Today's guest, Tameka Foster Raymond, is no stranger to having her age in question when she was previously married to a superstar. She shares the trauma she's undergone and the healing that's taken place. This episode tackles the "The Age Factor." Learn more about this podcast at — https://www.urban1podcasts.com/dear-future-wifey See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 7Ep. 716
Would you require your potential mate to sign a prenup? Would you sign one if your lover made it a requirement before the nuptials? Today's guest, A.D. Dolphin, a multi-millionaire and owner of Dherbs, called off his engagement because his fiance' declined to the sign. This episode is titled, "Prenup or Pre-Nope." Learn more about this podcast at — https://www.urban1podcasts.com/dear-future-wifey See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 7Ep. 715
It’s imperative to know this: Though you are damaged you are not destroyed. There are some episodes that just hit differently! This episode will change your life. Period! “Are You Damaged?” Mike Todd shares, “You may be damaged but you’re not destroyed.” Learn more about this podcast at — https://www.urban1podcasts.com/dear-future-wifey See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 7Ep. 714
Okay, let me get this out the way. This is the most realest conversation to take place in a sanctuary during a Sunday Service. Live at Word of Truth Church in Arlington, TX, we curated a panel of professionals in the areas in therapy, mental health, and finances: Mr. Ralph and Mrs. Doris Alexander (Certified Belief Therapists), Dr. Diandra Poe (Trauma Therapist), and Brittany Broaddus-Smith (Sexologist). This episode will change your life forever. Learn more about this podcast at — https://www.u...
Sep 28, 2023•58 min•Season 7Ep. 713
Can we all just get along? There’s a gender war going on: men against women and women against men. It is the hope of the “Dear Future Wifey Podcast” we all heal and become a better community. Love McPherson, a Certified Marriage and Family Counselor and Relationship Expert, sits on the yellow couch to tackle the tough topic of “The Gender War.” Learn more about this podcast at — https://www.urban1podcasts.com/dear-future-wifey See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 20, 2023•2 hr 41 min•Season 7Ep. 712
What does purity mean to you? Were you expecting to be rewarded with a mate due to your faithfulness? Are you angry with God? Sefana Samples shares her experiences and how her journey is helping women heal and cultivate a non-transactional relationship with God. Learn more about this podcast at — https://www.urban1podcasts.com/dear-future-wifey See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 13, 2023•2 hr 33 min•Season 7Ep. 711
Many cultures believe in arranged marriages. There are huge benefits to this practice, but many aren't willing to submit their choices of love to the discretion of their parents. Chris Ibezim from Own's "Ready to Love - Dallas" and his sister, Olivia Ibezim, share their Nigerian beliefs and why an arranged marriage doesn't work for them. Learn more about this podcast at — https://www.urban1podcasts.com/dear-future-wifey See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 7Ep. 710
Are you a woman who has a toxic relationship with your mom or daughter? Throughout history, trauma has been passed down from one generation to the next. This is known as intergenerational transmission of trauma. Jessica Chinyelu brings her mom to the yellow couch to discuss years of unaddressed toxicity in their relationship. Today's episode is titled, "Confronting Toxicity". Learn more about this podcast at — https://www.urban1podcasts.com/dear-future-wifey See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...
Aug 30, 2023•2 hr 33 min•Season 7Ep. 709
Unresolved childhood trauma can have damaging effects that can lessen a child's sense of stability and self-identity, leaving lasting scars that persist into adulthood. How does growing up with a mom being stricken with schizophrenia impact a young boy as he matriculates into manhood? Kojo Ampadu transparently shares his struggles with "Mama Trauma." Learn more about this podcast at — https://www.urban1podcasts.com/dear-future-wifey See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 23, 2023•2 hr 30 min•Season 7Ep. 708
We're going deeper in Part 2 and discussing all the things you've been itching to know. Open your heart and mind to hear the heart and mind of Derrick Jaxn after falling from grace. Learn more about this podcast at — https://www.urban1podcasts.com/dear-future-wifey See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 17, 2023•2 hr 34 min•Season 7Ep. 707
What happens when the public discovers your private sins? You have a decision to make: accept accountability or deflect. Derrick Jaxn sits on the yellow couch for the most vulnerable conversation of his lifetime. He named this episode, "Reap What You Sow." Learn more about this podcast at — https://www.urban1podcasts.com/dear-future-wifey See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 7Ep. 706
When oxen are unequally yoked, they cannot perform the task set before them. Instead of working together, they are at odds with one another. 2 Corinthians 6:14 speaks of the importance of being with spiritually like-minded mates. Erica Hubbard was married for many years and shares her experiences with being “Unequally Yoked.” Learn more about this podcast at — https://www.urban1podcasts.com/dear-future-wifey See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 09, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 7Ep. 705
From alcoholism, depression, a miscarriage, financial struggles, and self-esteem issues… Dother and Chanell Sykes have overcome a lot in their ten plus years of marriage. We can carry a lot of weight in love lives. This couple’s love was “Worth the Weight.” Learn more about this podcast at — https://www.urban1podcasts.com/dear-future-wifey See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 02, 2023•2 hr 33 min•Season 7Ep. 704
Support looks different for different people. Understanding the needs of your mate is paramount in fostering healthy connections. Marcus Wiley returns to the yellow couch to share the value of support he receives from his wife. This episode is titled, "Supporting Men in Relationships." Learn more about this podcast at — https://www.urban1podcasts.com/dear-future-wifey See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 26, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 7Ep. 703
When marrying someone, you're also marrying their family. Navigating those relationships effectively is crucial to the health of building the familial structure. Erica Campbell shares how intentional she and Warren were in merging their two families in today's episode titled, "In-Laws or Outlaws." Learn more about this podcast at — https://www.urban1podcasts.com/dear-future-wifey See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 19, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 7Ep. 702
Rashid Floyd's confessional about the mismanagement of his finances took the internet by storm. His raw transparency gave reference to the demise of his engagement with the hilarious Symone Redwine. Now they are back on the podcast to give us an in depth look into what caused the breakdown of their love journey. This is the season of Tough Topics. This episode is titled, "Marriage and Money." Learn more about this podcast at — https://www.urban1podcasts.com/dear-future-wifey See omnystudio.com/l...
Jul 12, 2023•2 hr 1 min•Season 7Ep. 701
