So This Is Love

Here is the second part of our couples interview with Arthur & Lupita. We hope y’all enjoy their story! Send us an e-mail at sothisislove@yahoo.com.  Like us on Facebook at So This is Love Podcast, and leave a review.  Reach out to us on Twitter @SoThisIsLove10, and on Instagram @SoThisIsLovePodcast. Music by: Josh Woodward (listen to more of … Continue reading "Episode 126: Arthur & Lupita – Part Two"

We’re joined by Arthur & Lupita, who we sat down with…last year…for a new couples interview. But we all know 2020 didn’t REALLY happen/count, so it’s not like this is late, so much as it is being posted well after the time of recording, lol. So here’s part one of that session! Send us an … Continue reading "Episode 125: Arthur & Lupita – Part One"

We’re (still) sitting down and chatting with friends! We were having so much fun, we couldn’t just leave it at one. in this episode, our son, Oscar, and his “friend who is a girl,” sit down with us. Their relationship status was at a “7” at the time of this recording. We’re still not entirely … Continue reading "Episode 124: Chat With Friends 2"

This week, we sit down and chat with friends we haven’t been able to spend much time with, what with social distancing and Covid; not to mention the #Snowvid we just went through in Texas! Send us an e-mail at sothisislove@yahoo.com.  Like us on Facebook at So This is Love Podcast, and leave a review.  Reach … Continue reading "Episode 123: Chat With Friends"

We’re here with an update on our lives, what we’ve been up to since the last episode: the pandemic, new job, school, to name a few. Hope y’all are still here, and ready for more! Send us an e-mail at sothisislove@yahoo.com.  Like us on Facebook at So This is Love Podcast, and leave a review.  Reach … Continue reading "Episode 122: Hi, Again!"

This week we talk about the car accident Aaron was in a few weeks ago. No worries, he’s doing fine. Check out Leslie’s other podcast, Southern Sides. Send us an e-mail at sothisislove@yahoo.com.  Like us on Facebook at So This is Love Podcast, and leave a review.  Follow us on Twitter @SoThisIsLove10, and on Instagram @SoThisIsLovePodcast. Music by: … Continue reading "Episode 121: Car Accident"

This week we get an update from Leslie on how she’s been during the hiatus, and her transformation into Tia Leslie. Check out Leslie’s other podcast, Southern Sides. Send us an e-mail at sothisislove@yahoo.com.  Like us on Facebook at So This is Love Podcast, and leave a review.  Follow us on Twitter @SoThisIsLove10, and on Instagram @SoThisIsLovePodcast. Music by: … Continue reading "Episode 120: Tia Leslie"

This week we dive into how Aaron is doing, specifically: his struggle with depression, why he stopped taking his medication, and what life is like now for the both of us. *Special Note: If you’re taking any kind of medication, for whatever reason, please speak with your doctor before altering, or stopping your treatment. Check … Continue reading "Episode 119: Waking Up"

We’re back! After an almost 9-month hiatus, we’re sending out a new episode, just in time for Fall. We really are Autumnal people :0) This week, we’re talking about why we’ve been off the air waves so long. Hint: She’s five years old, and her name is Hailey. Come back next week to hear an … Continue reading "Episode 118: We’re Back!"

This week we’re coming to you live from our house, as always, but this time we’re also playing Scrabble! We thought it might be fun to have a little game-time on the air/internet? this week. We hope you enjoy! Check out Leslie’s other podcast, Southern Sides. Send Leslie an e-mail at sothisislove@yahoo.com.  Like us on Facebook … Continue reading "Episode 117: We Play Scrabble"

This week we’re talking about “D” words, specifically, Diabetes and Depression. Leslie has been a Type 2 diabetic since 2008, and Aaron was recently diagnosed with depression in December 2018. We talk about self care, communication, and taking medication. (Take your meds!) Check out Leslie’s other podcast, Southern Sides. Send Leslie an e-mail at sothisislove@yahoo.com.  Like … Continue reading "Episode 116: The “D” Words"

This week we’re talking about Valentine’s Day expectations, and proper communication; or lack thereof in relationships. Happy Valentine’s Day! Check out Leslie’s other podcast, Southern Sides. Send Leslie an e-mail at sothisislove@yahoo.com.  Like us on Facebook at So This is Love Podcast, and leave a review.  Follow us on Twitter @SoThisIsLove10, and on Instagram @SoThisIsLovePodcast. Music by: Josh … Continue reading "Episode 115: Valentine Expectations"

This week we’re talking about pizza date night, our super special time bubble, sock drawers, and which side of the bed we sleep on (hint: ALL THE SIDES). Check out Leslie’s other podcast, Southern Sides. Send Leslie an e-mail at sothisislove@yahoo.com.  Like us on Facebook at So This is Love Podcast, and leave a review.  Follow … Continue reading "Episode 114: Time Bubble"

This week we’re talking about money, finances, budgets, and eating out/not eating out.  We also get some fan mail! Check out Leslie’s other podcast, Southern Sides. Send Leslie an e-mail at sothisislove@yahoo.com.  Like us on Facebook at So This is Love Podcast, and leave a review.  Follow us on Twitter @SoThisIsLove10, and on Instagram @SoThisIsLovePodcast. Music by: Josh … Continue reading "Episode 113: Money Matters"

This week we’re talking about decluttering; clearing out the house one stage at a time.  We’re joined by Cheri, Daniel, and AE! Send Leslie an e-mail at sothisislove@yahoo.com.  Like us on Facebook at So This is Love Podcast, and leave a review.  Follow us on Twitter @SoThisIsLove10, and on Instagram @SoThisIsLovePodcast. Music by: Josh Woodward (listen to more … Continue reading "Episode 112: New Year, Old Clutter"

This week we’re talking about Holiday Fog, and the hazy feelings you get between Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and getting back to your normally scheduled life. Send Leslie an e-mail at sothisislove@yahoo.com.  Like us on Facebook at So This is Love Podcast, and leave a review.  Follow us on Twitter @SoThisIsLove10, and on Instagram @SoThisIsLovePodcast. Music by: Josh … Continue reading "Episode 111: Holiday Fog"

And we’re back! The long awaited episode is here. Sorry for skipping a week – we explain the reasons for the break and discuss the often unspoken question at this time of year; to re-gift, or not to re-gift? Send Leslie an e-mail at sothisislove@yahoo.com.  Like us on Facebook at So This is Love Podcast, and … Continue reading "Episode 110: To Re-gift, To Not Re-gift"

This week we’re reading The Night Before Christmas, as a fun little Christmas episode.  We hope y’all enjoy! Send Leslie an e-mail at sothisislove@yahoo.com.  Like us on Facebook at So This is Love Podcast, and leave a review.  Follow us on Twitter @SoThisIsLove10, and on Instagram @SoThisIsLovePodcast. Music by: Josh Woodward (listen to more of his music at … Continue reading "Episode 109: The Night Before Christmas"

This week we’re coming live from the road (a.k.a. Cheri’s house), and we’re reading from Leslie’s entry from last year, “Every Good Gift.” You can find it here on the BCF website. Send Leslie an e-mail at sothisislove@yahoo.com.  Like us on Facebook at So This is Love Podcast, and leave a review.  Follow us on Twitter @SoThisIsLove10, and on … Continue reading "Episode 108: Every Good Gift"

This week Cheri joins us and reads from her Christmas devotional entry.  We talk about stargazers, and the ever increasing debate between Angels and Stars (hint: it’s angels). Send Leslie an e-mail at sothisislove@yahoo.com.  Like us on Facebook at So This is Love Podcast, and leave a review.  Follow us on Twitter @SoThisIsLove10, and on Instagram @SoThisIsLovePodcast. Music … Continue reading "Episode 107: Stargazers"

This is we’re talking about being in the advent season – a time of preparing for Christmas day.  Leslie also reads from an advent entry Aaron wrote for church last year. Send Leslie an e-mail at sothisislove@yahoo.com.  Like us on Facebook at So This is Love Podcast, and leave a review.  Follow us on Twitter @SoThisIsLove10, and … Continue reading "Episode 106: ‘Tis the Season"

This is we’re talking about gratitude, and what we’re thankful for this holiday season.  On that note, thank you for listening! Send Leslie an e-mail at sothisislove@yahoo.com.  Like us on Facebook at So This is Love Podcast, and leave a review.  Follow us on Twitter @SoThisIsLove10, and on Instagram @SoThisIsLovePodcast. Music by: Josh Woodward (listen to more of … Continue reading "Episode 105: Gratitude"

This is we talk about gearing up for the rest of the holiday season. With Halloween come and gone, Thanksgiving and Christmas is right around the corner! Take some time to plan ahead, and not be surprised by the crazy that’s surely about to happen. Send Leslie an e-mail at sothisislove@yahoo.com.  Like us on Facebook at … Continue reading "Episode 104: Holiday Prep"

This is the second half of our session with Alex & Crystal, Leslie’s cousins in San Antonio, TX.  Alex’s stories are hilarious, and we get to hear a little more from Crystal in this episode.  A huge thank you to Alex & Crystal for sitting down with us and sharing their love story. We also … Continue reading "Episode 103: Alex & Crystal – Part 2"

This week, we have the first part of the “So This is Love” story from Alex & Crystal.  Crystal is Leslie’s cousin, and we got to spend some time with them when we traveled up north for our nephew’s birthday party in Austin.  We hope you enjoy the great stories as much as we did. … Continue reading "Episode 102: Alex & Crystal – Part 1"

This week, we talk about the difference between being a fan and a follower in a marriage; a conversation that came about from the six week series our college ministry is going though right now.  It gets a little intense, but we make it through. Send Leslie an e-mail at sothisislove@yahoo.com.  Like us on Facebook at … Continue reading "Episode 101: Fan or Follower?"

It’s finally here, Episode 100!  Thanks to everybody who’s been listening and continuing to listen.  And thank you to everybody who submitted questions for this “Newlywed Game” style episode.  It was so much fun!  And yes, Leslie won. Send Leslie an e-mail at sothisislove@yahoo.com.  Like us on Facebook at So This is Love Podcast, and leave … Continue reading "Episode 100: We Made It!"

This week we look back at the previous 98 episodes – how we got to where we are today, and the future of the podcast. It’s been such a great time for us, and we’re excited to keep going! Send Leslie an e-mail at sothisislove@yahoo.com.  Like us on Facebook at So This is Love Podcast, and … Continue reading "Episode 099: Looking Back"

This week we talk about new relationships: their beginnings, how to get there, what to do if you’re wanting to be there.  We also talk about the butterfly feelings, about how long they last, and being super comfortable in a long-lasting relationship. September is also National Recovery Month!  If you’re interested in finding a Celebrate … Continue reading "Episode 098: Newness & Butterflies"

This week we talk about toxic relationships: how to know if you’re in one, how to avoid falling into a negative pattern, and where you can go to get help.  Click for the Friendship of Women website, where you can find support if you’re being abused. The National Domestic Violence Hotline website is a great … Continue reading "Episode 097: We’ve Been There"

This week we talk about how we both felt like “damaged goods” before beginning our relationship, and how this fear and doubt can keep people from moving forward in a healthy relationship. September is National Recovery Month.  If you’re interested in finding a Celebrate Recovery in your area, you can click here. Send Leslie an … Continue reading "Episode 096: Less Than Shiny"

This week we talk about what it means to wait on love (“Do not awaken love until it’s time.” Song of Songs 2:7).  We mention a song Leslie used to listen to about this, Love is Waiting – Brooke Fraser. September is also National Recovery Month!  If you’re interested in finding a Celebrate Recovery in … Continue reading "Episode 095: Love Is Waiting"

This week we talk about our restful weekend away, and Leslie shares a realization she had while listening to somebody else’s story.  And Leslie reads an email! Send Leslie an e-mail at sothisislove@yahoo.com.  Like us on Facebook at So This is Love Podcast, and leave a review.  Follow us on Twitter @SoThisIsLove10, and on Instagram @SoThisIsLovePodcast. Music by: … Continue reading "Episode 094: Not A Burden"

This week we have our son, Daniel, on the podcast with us in celebration of his birthday.  Daniel isn’t our child, but he is our son, and we love him!  Enjoy as we talk about turning 18 and all the things we knew, and wish we had known. Send Leslie an e-mail at sothisislove@yahoo.com.  Like us … Continue reading "Episode 093: 17 Going On 18"

No, we’re not going back to school. But, this week Aaron and Leslie talk about how different their back to school shopping memories are. We kick off the episode with a recap of a cake order from Bocata Meriendas, a local cake shop where Leslie had her birthday cake from – a delicious Carrot Cake with … Continue reading "Episode 092: Back to School"

This week we talk about a lovely interaction that ended up in a necessary married person discussion.  And another situation where Aaron should have listened to his wife.  Enjoy! Send Leslie a birthday email at sothisislove@yahoo.com.  Like us on Facebook at So This is Love Podcast, and leave a review.  Follow us on Twitter @SoThisIsLove10, and on … Continue reading "Episode 091: Always Listen to Your Wife"

Today is Leslie’s birthday! This week we talk about all the free things Leslie likes to get for her birthday: Denny’s breakfast, Sephora gift bag, and coupons galore. Send Leslie a birthday email at sothisislove@yahoo.com.  Like us on Facebook at So This is Love Podcast, and leave a review.  Follow us on Twitter @SoThisIsLove10, and on Instagram @SoThisIsLovePodcast. … Continue reading "Episode 090: Leslie’s Birthday!"

This week we talk about or favorite/worst family vacations, and we have guests – Cheri, Mayra, and (first time ever) Robert join us for the episode!  Sandstorms, crazy driving, and customs nightmares abound. Send us an email at sothisislove@yahoo.com.  Like us on Facebook at So This is Love Podcast, and leave a review.  Follow us on … Continue reading "Episode 089: Family Vacations"

This week we are wrapping up our trip to San Pedro, Belize.  Here are some of the great places we found: The Baker – This is seriously the best place for breakfast. I will never eat a sausage roll as good as the one served here. Never. You HAVE to try this place if you’re … Continue reading "Episode 088: Belize It! – Part 2"

This week we are coming to you from San Pedro, Belize! Send us an email at sothisislove@yahoo.com and tell us what you think.  Like us on Facebook at So This is Love Podcast, and leave a review.  Follow us on Twitter @SoThisIsLove10, and on Instagram @SoThisIsLovePodcast. Music by: Josh Woodward (listen to more of his music at JoshWoodward.com) Illustrations … Continue reading "Episode 087: Belize It! – Part 1"

This week we talk about our upcoming vacation to Belize, and how the anticipation of vacation is often as exciting as the vacation itself…for people who aren’t Leslie. Send us an email at sothisislove@yahoo.com and tell us what you think.  Like us on Facebook at So This is Love Podcast, and leave a review.  Follow us on … Continue reading "Episode 086: Anticipation"

This we’re looking forward to everything that’s coming up real soon: the Celebrate Recovery Freedom Celebration (21 years!), the IDT7 CrossFit competition, and Belize! We talk about how Aaron is getting ready for it, and Leslie gets a little into how she’s been trying to improve our relationship in the last few weeks. Fun Fact: … Continue reading "Episode 085: Your Biggest Fan"

This week we talk about our car’s A/C dying (which is a big deal in our almost 100 degree weather), and the odyssey that ended up being to get it fixed.  Leslie calls Aaron a papalero, which he probably was being, and she complains about how much noise he’s making on the podcast. Send us … Continue reading "Episode 084: Aaron Makes Noises"

This week we talk about how Leslie stabbed Aaron in the back (a deep cut) by going out to eat without him – how dare she?!? – and the fallout of her actions.  We’re also joined by some impromptu guests! Send us an email at sothisislove@yahoo.com and tell us what you think.  Like us on Facebook at … Continue reading "Episode 083: Betrayal"

This week we talk about an emotional situation sparked by the words “Que Milagro,” which means “What a miracle….” – a comment from Leslie to Aaron as she walked in the door earlier this week. Send us an email at sothisislove@yahoo.com and tell us what you think.  Like us on Facebook at So This is Love Podcast, … Continue reading "Episode 082: Que Milagro"

This week we’re getting ready for a friend’s birthday party, and we’re throwing her a “Triple Quince!” (Because 15 x 3 = 45).  Find out what a Quinceñera is and what we’re planning for her. Send us an email at sothisislove@yahoo.com and tell us what you think.  Like us on Facebook at So This is Love Podcast, … Continue reading "Episode 081: Triple Quince"

This week we chat about how HOT it is where we live (Aaron said the heat was “offensive” on Sunday).  Leslie is feeling a little better in the coughing department.  And we had a parking lot date.  Fun! Send us an email at sothisislove@yahoo.com and tell us what you think.  Like us on Facebook at So This … Continue reading "Episode 080: Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot"

This week we chat about the Royal Wedding (thankfully we don’t talk about it too long).  Aaron mentions his deep and abiding desire to try clotted cream, and being able to play Dungeons & Dragons again.  We also talk about having a better answer for the question, “How did you know when you were in … Continue reading "Episode 079: No Way, Jose!"

In this episode we announce the winners of the t-shirt give-away, and we explain where the phrase “Gavel Wrench Fish Match” originated. Happy Mother’s Day!!!  I love you, mom. Send us an email at sothisislove@yahoo.com and tell us what you think.  Like us on Facebook at So This is Love Podcast, and leave a review.  Follow us … Continue reading "Episode 078: Happy Mother’s Day!"

In this episode, we talk about Aaron needing a haircut really bad (spoiler alert: get got a haircut), and why Aaron called Leslie a terrible person. Listen for a chance to win a free So This is Love t-shirt! Send us an email at sothisislove@yahoo.com and tell us what you think.  Like us on Facebook at So … Continue reading "Episode 077: A Terrible Person"

In this episode, we talk about how a funny show like Parks and Recreation can bring up some serious relationship conversations.  We also mention a meme inspired by “No Me Queda Mas,” a song by Selena, that’s super sad. Send us an email at sothisislove@yahoo.com and tell us what you think.  Like us on Facebook at So … Continue reading "Episode 076: No Me Queda Mas"