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The purpose of About This Love podcast is to give a healthy perspective of marriage and other relationships. We dive into the often misunderstood, yet thought provoking, topics like building tangible relationships, purposeful dating, and lasting marriages, just to name a few. These topics stem from personal life experiences and marriages. Our goal is to give encouragement to those seeking to produce healthy relationships in their life. As well as addressing the unrealistic stigma that is typically associated with the different dynamics of relationships a man and a woman may have. This podcast is maintained by Dale and Charel Skinner and produced through MDMD LLC. Follow on instagram: @abouthislove Facebook: @abouthislove211 Follow us on your favorite podcast platform.

About This Love


    • Oct 10, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 86 EPISODES


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    Creating a Healthy Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 14:28


    Fatherhood - Episode 10: Creating a Healthy Culture. In this week's podcast short, Dale talks about creating a good and healthy culture for your children and the benefit of it. To hear his full take on the matter, tune in tomorrow by clicking the link below. https://lnk.bio/AbouThisLove Tune into his previously recorded shorts! Now available on all podcast streaming platforms under the About This Love name.

    Having Wise Counsel

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 15:37


    Fatherhood: Episode 9: “Having Wise Counsel". On this week fatherhood short, Dale shares the importance of having wise counsel in your life and the benefit of it. To hear more from the Fatherhood podcast short, tune in by clicking the link below. https://lnk.bio/AbouThisLove Tune into his previously recorded shorts! Now available on all podcast streaming platforms under the About This Love name.

    "Knowing when to Pivot?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2022 9:04


    In this week's episode of Fatherhood, Dale shares his experience has a father and an husband and talks about knowing when to pivot. To hear more from Fatherhood podcast short, tune in by clicking the link below. https://lnk.bio/AbouThisLove Tune into his previously recorded shorts! Now available on all podcast streaming platforms under the About This Love name.

    Episode 68 The Representation of Fatherhood (1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2022 43:02


    What does a father look like to you? In this week's crossover episode, Dale and Charel have pulled out a previously recorded conversation about the representation of a father in a home.

    Episode 67: We Forgot About Our Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 32:58


    What happens when you are going through life alone? It'll take you longer to reach your intended destination. In this week's episode, we discuss what we left behind when we started to think that we can live life without a community. This podcast was produced and edited by MDMD LLC ---------Subscribe to About This Love's Channel--------- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD0X... ---------QUICK LINKS--------- https://lnk.bio/AbouThisLove ---------FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS-------- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aboutthislove/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aboutthislove

    Episode 66: Do You Regret Getting Married?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 40:50


    It's more common than you think to regret marrying your spouse and we think that it's time to talk about it. In this episode, you will hear us discuss the reasons why someone deals with marriage remorse and how to overcome it. Episode mentions: What Does Commitment Mean To You Ep.#38 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-ZdXX4hKiY This podcast was produced and edited by MDMD LLC ---------Subscribe to About This Love's Channel--------- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD0X... ---------QUICK LINKS--------- https://lnk.bio/AbouThisLove ---------FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS-------- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aboutthislove/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aboutthislove

    Episode 7 Understanding Authority

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 13:15


    In episode 7 of "Fatherhood", Dale addresses the need of a father as it relates to understanding authority and speaks on how it is the father's role to help his children understand authority. listen to "Fatherhood" and "About This Love" or to find us on social media click on this link: https://lnk.bio/AbouThisLove Intro and Outro song/music by hip-hop artist Divenomous, to listen to or buy his music click on his website down below. http://www.divenomous.com Divenomous - Sinner & Saint (Cypher pt. 4): https:https://mdmdllc.bandcamp.com/track/divenomous-sinner-saint-cypher-pt-4

    Episode 6 Context of Fatherlessness Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 14:14


    In episode 6 of "Fatherhood," Dale picks back up from where he left from on episode 5, this is part (2) of Context of Fatherlessness. listen to "Fatherhood" and "About This Love" or to find us on social media click on this link: https://lnk.bio/AbouThisLove Intro and Outro song/music by hip-hop artist Divenomous, to listen to or buy his music click on his website down below. http://www.divenomous.com Intro & Outro full songs: The Orphan https://divenomous.bandcamp.com/track/the-orphan

    Episode 65: Making Time For Your Spouse / Be Prepared For The Worst

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 29:16


    After the I do's, life does its best to separate you from your husband/ wife. In this episode, Dale and Charel discuss their difficulties with reconnecting with one another after child #3. Can you really be prepared for the worst-case scenario in your marriage? To follow us and support our podcast: https://lnk.bio/AbouThisLove

    Episode 5 Context of Fatherlessness Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 11:04


    In Episode 5 of the Fatherhood Dale go's into a brief history lesson, regarding the context of fatherlessness. listen to "Fatherhood" and "About This Love" or to find us on social media click on this link: https://lnk.bio/AbouThisLove Intro and Outro song/music by hip-hop artist Divenomous, to listen to or buy his music click on his website down below. http://www.divenomous.com Divenomous - Sinner & Saint (Cypher pt. 4): https:https://mdmdllc.bandcamp.com/track/divenomous-sinner-saint-cypher-pt-4

    Episode 4 The Effect of Fatherlessness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 13:41


    In Episode 4 Dale speaks about the effects of fatherlessness, and how it affects children. listen to "Fatherhood" and "About This Love" or to find us on social media click on this link: https://lnk.bio/AbouThisLove Intro and Outro song/music by hip-hop artist Divenomous, to listen to or buy his music click on his website down below. http://www.divenomous.com Intro & Outro full songs: The Orphan https://divenomous.bandcamp.com/track/the-orphan

    Episode 3 Being a Father is an Action

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 12:24


    In episode 3 of the Fatherhood podcast short, Dale speaks about Fatherhood as action as well as the responsibilities that come along with being a father. To tune into more topics on the About This Love podcast or to find us on social media click on this link: https://lnk.bio/AbouThisLove Intro and Outro music by hip-hop artist, Divenomous. To listen to or buy his music click on his website down below. http://www.divenomous.com Divenomous - Sinner & Saint (Cypher pt. 4): https:https://mdmdllc.bandcamp.com/track/divenomous-sinner-saint-cypher-pt-4

    Episode 2 What Is Fatherhood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 12:33


    In this week's episode of the "Fatherhood" podcast short Dale speaks about the meaning of Fatherhood from a practical example. Listen to "Fatherhood" and "About This Love" or to find us on social media click on this link: https://lnk.bio/AbouThisLove Intro and Outro song/music by hip-hop artist Divenomous, to listen to or buy his music click on his website down below. http://www.divenomous.com Intro & Outro full songs The Orphan: https://divenomous.bandcamp.com/track/the-orphan community

    Fatherhood - Episode 1: Father Statistics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 11:19


    In this week's episode 1 “Fatherhood” podcast short Dale, discuss father/ fatherless statistics from the National Fatherhood Initiative website on this link https://bit.ly/3h9sgio and gives his take on us men and fathers not adding to the fatherless culture here in our country. listen to the podcast short "Fatherhood" and or “About This Love” on the platforms of your choice on this link: https://lnk.bio/AbouThisLove Intro & Outro Music from the Artist Divenomous, to listen to more music from this artist click on this link: http://www.divenomous.com Intro & Outro (Full Song) Divenomous - Sinner & Saint (Cypher pt. 4): https:https://mdmdllc.bandcamp.com/track/divenomous-sinner-saint-cypher-pt-4

    Fatherhood -Intro Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 11:37


    About This Love Presents: Fatherhood, which is an upcoming podcast short from one of the About This Love hosts Dale Skinner. In this Intro episode of Fatherhood Dale explains the reason for wanting to start this podcast short. listen to the podcast short "Fatherhood" on the platforms of your choice on this link: https://lnk.bio/AbouThisLove Intro & Outro Music from the Artist Divenomous, to listen to more music from this artist click on this link: http://www.divenomous.com Intro & Outro (Full Song) https://divenomous.bandcamp.com/track/the-orphan

    Episode 63: Life As An Influencer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 43:41


    How many people have influence over your life? In this week's episode, we are talking about if there is such thing as a Christian influencer and what that lifestyle would look like. Episode mentions: https://www.kingdomfamilylegacy.com/ To support our podcast or follow our socials visit: https://lnk.bio/AbouThisLove

    Episode 62: Does Money Matter?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 44:45


    Is there a financial standard a potential mate has to live up to before saying 'I do'? To support our podcast or follow our socials visit: https://lnk.bio/AbouThisLove

    Episode 61: Marriage Money Issues

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 38:21


    Just hours after the mention of an economic impact payment on the way to millions of Americans, the internet exploded with updated statues that reflected how people planned to spend their "stimmy". This led us to look at how couples manage their finances. To support our podcast or follow our socials visit: https://lnk.bio/AbouThisLove

    Episode 60: Who Can I Be Intimate With?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 43:29


    In this age of social media, we find ourselves actually being less social with one another and not really having someone we can be vulnerable with. Today's guest is the amazing Dana and Rose Thompson! We invited this lovely couple on to answer our questions about building trustworthy relationships, as well as what the order and standard of a relationship should look like. Over the years, The Thompsons have showcased their genuine love for one another and continue to cultivate relationships with other believers through their Kingdom Family Legacy Ministry. Visit https://www.kingdomfamilylegacy.com/ to learn more about their ministry! To support our podcast or follow our socials visit: https://lnk.bio/AbouThisLove

    Episode 59: Marriage After Incarceration | I Wasn't Ready

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 53:50


    Today's guest Reno Cooper has returned for another conversation with us. Last week Reno began to share with us how his upbringing shaped his mindset and how he found himself in prison for 12 years struggling with unforgiveness. In this episode, you'll hear him share how spending his early adulthood in the prison system left him unprepared for the responsibilities marriage required of him. To support our podcast or follow our socials visit: https://lnk.bio/AbouThisLove

    Episode 58: My Parents Marriage Has Molded Me | Facing Childhood Trauma

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 25:27


    THE FOLLOWING EPISODE CONTAINS TOPICS THAT MAY BE HARMFUL OR TRAUMATIZING TO SOME AUDIENCES There's no easy way to describe how our parents shape and mold our childhood experiences. In this week's episode, we want to introduce our next guest, our brother Reno Cooper. We thought it would be beneficial for him to share his testimony with others about how witnessing domestic violence during his early childhood lead to him landing in prison for 12 years, and how forgiveness gave him a second chance at obtaining a family of his own. We do not condone domestic violence. This episode is merely to shed light on the perspective/ effects of adults who have witnessed or experienced violence as children. To support our podcast or follow our socials visit: https://lnk.bio/AbouThisLove

    Episode 57: What Marriage Is Like After Having Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 43:40


    Anyone else struggling to try to juggle marriage and children?!? Our guest this week, Amadi and Chanita Williams seems to have figured out the right formula. After 16+ years of marriage and 3 children, the Williams are willing to share the secret to maintaining a successful marriage after the kids have arrived because if we're honest, it's no walk in the park for any couple! Even if you don't have kids, if you are newly married, engaged, or considering marriage this is a conversation you do not want to miss. Check out Amadi and Chanita's various podcasts by visiting www.divemedia.co To support our podcast or follow our socials visit: https://lnk.bio/AbouThisLove

    EP 56 : Can You Trust Them?/ Are Believers Hypocrites?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 45:37


    The conversation about trust continues. How do you know you can or cannot trust someone? Are there road signs you'll notice along the way of getting to know a person? Or is it safer to look for a like-minded believer? To contact us or donate visit https://lnk.bio/AbouThisLove

    Episode 55: How To Know If You Can Trust Someone

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 31:39


    How do you know that you can trust someone? With your children or with your heart? What is the process you go through to truly know you don't have to question someone's intentions? In this week's episode, Dale and Charel discuss the comparisons about how casual we are when it comes to the vetting process in the same way we are casual with our faith in God.

    Episode 54: What We Learned About Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 35:10


    It's our 4th wedding anniversary and we wanted to share the lessons we have learned during our time together. Throughout the discussion, you'll hear us talk about learning the true meaning of commitment, what it takes to have a solid foundation in marriage, breaking the toxic cycles in our marriage, and more.

    Episode 53: To Really Know Someone

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 38:16


    How much time would you have to spend with somebody in order to get to know them? In this episode, Dale & Charel discuss their dealings with conflicting characteristics, quirks, and religious views.

    Episode 52: Making Life Decisions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 39:45


    In this episode, Dale and Charel are talking about making major life decisions. Who do you go to for help when you need to sort out things such as choosing a career, romantic partner, or a possible move across the country? They share their own fears and challenges with finding trustworthy advice throughout the years. For more information: https://lnk.bio/AbouThisLove

    Episode 51: Loving Your Spouse on Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 36:02


    How do you know if you have not been taking your marriage seriously? In this episode, Dale and Charel discuss their struggles with being intentional with one another, if there is such thing as equality in marriage, and their lack of consideration for one another at the beginning of their marriage. For more information: https://lnk.bio/AbouThisLove

    Episode 50: Married With Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 35:57


    How often do you go on dates with your spouse? If you're a couple with children date night may seem like a fantasy. With the outside world pulling you away from your marriage when children come into the picture they naturally will do the same. In this episode, you'll hear us discuss the importance of pouring back into your marriage, emotional abandonment, and, why we should not be afraid to tackle difficult conversations with our spouse.

    Episode 49: I'm Not In Love With My Spouse... Yet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 46:14


    When you first say 'I do' you may have thought that you were fully in love with your spouse. Then months in you realize you may not have been in love at all. Where do you go from there? In this episode, Charel and Dale revisit the moment they realized they really did not have love for one another and what tools they utilized to not only stay married but grow their love.

    New Year Bonus Episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 28:36


    It's that time a year again where we reflect on the year that has passed and discuss where our focus should be in 2021. Are we going to give this year the same energy that we are given? Or are we going to move in faith and submit our plans to the Lord?

    Episode 48: Feeling Hopeless? Listen To This

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 30:55


    As we are nearing the end of 2020 Charel and Dale decided to reflect on a few of their lowest moments of the year. How do you regain hope to push through to the next day?

    Episode 47: How Your Parents Divorce Affected You

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 36:53


    Did your parents get a divorce when you were a child? How did their divorce affect your view of marriage? In this week's episode, Dale and Charel discuss their perspectives of marriage after witnessing their parents' divorce, how they struggled with the desire to be married themselves, and what gives them hope to achieve a successful marriage of their own.

    Episode 46: First Year Expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 38:55


    What are some of the expectations that you've had for your first year of marriage? Did things pan out the way you pictured it to be? In this episode, Charel & Dale share the expectations they had for one another going into marriage and how it may have affected the way they treated one another.

    Episode 45: Speak Into Your Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 38:04


    "The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit." - Pslams 18:21 NIV What have you been speaking over your life? Has it been words that will uplift you or words that can tear you down? In this episode, Dale and Charel discuss the power of the tongue and how letting others speak negativity into your life will affect you.

    Episode 44: YouTube Couples

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 32:45


    Do you prefer to watch celebrity couples on reality tv or Youtube couples? If so, this episode is for you. In this episode, Dale and Charel discuss the reality of reality/vlogging couples and why there has been a demand for that genre of content for the generations who are considering dating or starting a family.

    Episode 43: Relationship Pranks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 23:43


    We're back after a long break with another episode! In this episode, we will be discussing relationship pranks. Have you tried pranking your spouse or significant other and it went south really fast? Throughout this episode, you'll hear us discuss why pranking may not be right for your relationship.

    Episode 42: Changing Your Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 30:58


    Two weeks ago Dale and Charel discussed how the culture of your family can affect your marriage. In this episode, they continue on the conversation with their own perspectives regarding how they learned the culture of God's kingdom and how that needed to transcend scripture in order to walk that out in their everyday lives.

    Episode 41: Are Your Friends Hurting Your Chances Of Marriage?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 21:50


    In this week's episode, Dale and Charel discuss how potentially detrimental a friendship could be to a person who is pursuing marriage. Not all friendships are bad however have you taken a step back to observe your friend's character and moral compass? Are those friends the ones you can trust around your future spouse and are the people who will uplift and encourage you to follow through with a healthy marital relationship?

    Episode 40: How Does Culture Affect Your Marriage?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 29:28


    How does your family's culture differ from your spouses and how has it affected your marriage? In this episode, Dale and Charel discuss the culture of one's marriage while sharing their own struggles with merging two cultures under one roof.

    Episode 39: What Path Are You On?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 31:26


    There is a wide range of possibilities to explore during one's lifetime. However, if you never start on the path to exploring them you will look up years later and realize that you may have missed the window to pursue your dreams. In this episode, Dale and Charel discuss what life looks like when you have a vision for your life.

    Episode 38: What Does Commitment Mean To You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 20:58


    In this episode, Dale and Charel continue on the reasons why relationships fail by discussing the lack of commitment one may have for their partner. This is part four of the four-part series.

    Episode 37 Dating With Intentions Of Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 31:03


    How can you tell when your new love interest is getting serious with you? When they do not leave you guessing the role and placement you have in their life. In this week's episode, Dale and Charel continue the series regarding failed relationships.

    Episode 36: WHAT ARE YOU DATING FOR?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 15:13


    This is episode two of a four-part series with the topic of discussion surrounding failed relationships. In this episode, Charel and Dale discuss the motives one may have when entering into a dating relationship and how without clear communication and proper guidelines any relationship can be headed towards failure.

    Episode 35: Why Your Relationships Don't Last

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 22:44


    In this episode, Dale and Charel discuss the reason's why none of your romantic relationships has stood the test of time and hardship. This is part one of the series.

    Episode 34: Dive Media Round Table Pt3. Conclusion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 39:52


    This is a Dive media special presentation. This is the conclusion of a round table discussion between the hosts of all the Dive Media podcasts (Across The Intersection, House 2 House, She Works!, About This Love, & H.B.C.U.). We continue to discuss the recent activism regarding police brutality. We concluded the discussion on the concept of ethnic diversity and culture and we did our best to present a higher perspective. We did not look to offend anyone nor present only 1 specific viewpoint. But to discuss this issue thoroughly, even the more uncomfortable parts. If you are interested in any of our other shows, please check them out at http://divemedia.co Itunes: https://apple.co/2BqMVN7 Tune in: https://bit.ly/2YZqAiG Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/2ZyOIaW

    Episode 33: Dive Media Round Table Discussion Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 46:18


    This is a Dive media special presentation. This is the 2nd part of a round table discussion between the hosts of all the Dive Media podcasts (Across The Intersection, House 2 House, She Works!, About This Love, & H.B.C.U.). We continue to discuss the recent activism regarding police brutality. We continue the deeper discussion on the concept of ethnic diversity and culture and we did our best to present a higher perspective. We did not look to offend anyone nor present only 1 specific viewpoint. But to discuss this issue thoroughly, even the more uncomfortable parts. If you are interested in any of our other shows, please check them out at http://divemedia.co Itunes: https://apple.co/2BqMVN7 Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/2ZyOIaW Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2O65WXX

    Episode 32: DOES YOUR COMMITMENT HAVE MEANING?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 25:15


    When you give your word to someone do they have the full confidence in you to show up or follow through with what you have promised? In this episode, Dale and Charel discuss the importance of saying what you mean and meaning what you say.

    Episode 30: Dive Media Round Table Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 70:42


    Recently Dale took part in a Dive Media round table discussion with the other Diven Media hosts and hostesses surrounding the racial injustices in America. To tune into part one of this conversation you can click the link below. Be sure to share and comment on your thoughts on part one of this discussion. https://aboutthislove.podbean.com/FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/aboutthislove211Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aboutthislove/

    Episode 26: We're In This Together

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 26:03


    In this episode, Dale and Charel talk about the importance of a supportive wife when referencing a recent movie release titled, " The Banker". No this isn't a movie review but there may be some spoilers during this discussion. https://aboutthislove.podbean.com/FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/aboutthislove211Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aboutthislove/

    Episode 19: Are We building a Strong Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 18:34


    In this episode, Charel and Dale talk about the foundational steps they've taken to build their marriage on. Is it solely their love that keeps them together? https://aboutthislove.podbean.com/FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/aboutthislove211Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aboutthislove/

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