This podcast is not – and I repeat is NOT – a blueprint for love, marriage nor relationships. It simply describes the shared experiences between a couple of 30-somethings maneuvering through modern day – juggling marriage, parenting, spirituality, and careers – all while managing to still like each other. Like, really like each other.
Christopher G. and Jazmune Jenkins
Tis the holiday season, but there's a small hiccup in your favorite couple's getup! Corona virus impacts the day to day of Christopher and Jaz as they continue to push forward with work, school, raising the children and prepping for the holiday season. Chris articulates what it's like to fall victim, albeit asymptomatic, while Jaz is now charged with all of her normal duties, plus filling in for daddy. Mask up and tune in to this week's Corona Chronicle of the Miseducation of Marriage.
Happy Holidays from your favorite couple's favorite couple! On this special holiday episode Christopher and Jaz get into the holiday spirit and discuss both the high and low lights of their holiday experiences as a couple. Both reflect on the impact of their grandparents and the holidays, as well as the food that may or may not be anticipated, ie. the spoonful rule. As we wish you and yours a wonderful and safe holiday season, we hope that you find time and fully embrace The Holidaze.
Your favorite couple's favorite couple returns this week with a less than focused lens on what it means to court your lady/man. They easily identify that this is as a one way street thus far. Jaz struggles with date night creativity, while Chris claims to be ready to retire from dating her altogether. They also manage to provide a few simple ways to connect, whether you are married or not, during the pandemic and quarantining. No matter how you spend time with your significant other, know that somebody else is watching and thinking, it Must Be Nice!
After a week off, your favorite couple's favorite couple returns with a literal tear jerker!! As the couple opens up about the impacts of their fathers on their current relationship, Jaz enlightens Chris and introduces him to a rare occasion, tears! She also discusses her revelations with her own father that continue to guide her today. Listen in on how both are still impacted by the relationships that they had and currently have with their fathers, in Poppa Was A Rolling Stone!!!
For the first time, your favorite couple's favorite couple discusses their first times. Chris and Jaz start this episode with a trip down memory lane about how they became a young man and woman. From memory lane to current waves in the marital bedroom join in on this voyage of how sex impacts various stages of their 10+ year relationship!
Have you ever been in a situation where you say one thing and your significant other hears something completely different?! In this week's episode, your favorite couple's favorite couple investigates common communication faux pas' that often lead to tension in the relationship. Jaz is a talker that wants get all the issues on the table right away, while Chris prefers to table the discussion until he's had some think time. What type of communicator are you? Listen in and let us know!!!
"O-A-K-C-L-I-F-F with my homies or by myself, don't bite my tongue or hold my breath!" Your favorite couple's favorite couple investigates their humble beginnings in 75216, the Oak Cliff neighborhood, of Dallas, Tx. Chris articulates his parents' effort to make sure he and his siblings were actively engaged in one thing or another. While Jaz explores family ties that had her believing this can't be life.
For this special "Kids Edition" of Miseducation of Marriage, your favorite couple's favorite couple has their very first in-studio guest, Baby Cam(our two year old daughter). Jaz and Christopher delve into why they initially didn't want kids, and how Jaz' baby fever pushed them into parenthood. Two kids and a few years later, the kids are actually alright!!!
Your favorite couple's favorite couple returns this week with insight into their professional lives and how they came about. Fortunate enough to have the opportunity to be in the same field, Chris and Jaz breakdown the specs of working with your significant other. Jaz blows a fuse while on the clock, while Chris is simply trying to protect his right to choose his own friends. Lock in and hear about their professional shenanigans!!!
Back by popular demand is part two of Shackin' Up, and the gloves completely come off. Your favorite couple's favorite couple heats up over more issues that arise from moving in together. Jaz gets frustrated over the social pecking order being imposed upon her, while Chris refuses to let outside sources disturb his peace. Tap in and choose sides. Are you #TeamJaz or #TeamChris?!
Are you in love? How do you know? Is it really love or is it simply lust? Your favorite couple's favorite couple explores how each was able to identify the moment when they were clearly in love. Also Chris touches base on a recent panic attack, while Jaz divulges how she felt early in the relationship, as it pertains to being in love, while needing to manifest the relationships outside of the marriage!
Should couples live together before marriage? Chris and Jaz get into the particulars of their decision to move into together wayyyy before nuptials and vows were considered. Who's responsible for cooking? What days do you clean? How do you decide? Listen in, as Chris battles with dream-killing expectations, while Jaz maintains, "I am who I was when you met me!"
In this episode of MisEducation of Marriage, Chris and Jaz level up in their conversation about family values. Some unaddressed ideologies led to venting, some led to trauma, while others led to therapy! YES, we are both pro therapy/counseling!!! Tune in to your favorite couple's favorite couple, sharing insight on how they approach the differences in the family dynamic because above all else, Family Matters!!!
In this week's episode, Chris and Jaz discuss the nuances of being in a long distance relationship, and what it took to make it work for almost 2 years. How did they make it? How far are you willing to go for your situation-ship? What is/is not negotiable? Plus, check out the most Chris and Jaz have ever done for the "cookie/D?"
How complicated can it really be? In episode 3, Chris and Jaz expound on the social media conversation ignited in episode 2, Cat and Mouse. With social media being an integral part of life today, how much of a role does it play in our relationships? Is anonymity key or are public displays of unity a must-have?
Let the games begin! In episode 2, Chris and Jaz dive deeper into their perception of what it looks like to pursue a partner. How much is too much in the beginning? Could social media be used to determine how much someone is into you? Is there always a loser in the game of 'Cat and Mouse'. Tune in to hear how this couple made it past the shenanigans.
In the premiere episode of MisEducation of Marriage, you find out events that led to this couple’s now marital bliss. However, these lovebirds had a very interesting start to their relationship. Hear how Chris fell victim to Jaz's attempt to have her cake and eat it too. It may include a boyfriend walking in on the two of them.