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Meet LeDo & Shameka, a husband-and-wife duo who love talking about marriage and relationships. Do they have it all together? Absolutely not, but they hope to help others with the lessons they've learned.


    • Jun 5, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 49m AVG DURATION
    • 27 EPISODES


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    Let's Keep It a Buck

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 71:40


    If we sound tired in this episode, it's because we are.... Donate. Create. Cultivate. Curate. Demonstrate. Educate. Innovate. Motivate. Rest. Whatever you can do, do it.  

    Take Care of Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 54:57


    Our thoughts on the illest year ever. Stay healthy, y'all!   Kids' Resources: Khan Academy ABCya! Math Playground Study Island   Mobile App Games: Heads Up Blebrity

    Life, Loot & Leisure

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 65:55


    Whew! It's been a while, but we'll let you know all about what we've been up to in this episode. Show Notes: Journey to Launch Love Remix Couples Retreat Mocha Marriage

    Relationship OCD (Do You Have It?)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 39:40


    We're back with Season 3! If you've ever had doubts about whether he or she is "the one" despite having a good relationship, this episode is for you.   Learn the science behind ROCD: https://psychcentral.com/lib/when-ocd-targets-your-relationship/ https://www.intrusivethoughts.org/blog/13-signs-might-relationship-ocd-rocd/amp/   Love Remix presents Couples Weekend Getaway: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-love-remix-couples-retreat-staycation-houston-2019-tickets-58683146872   Send your relationship questions to: contact@themaritalmission.com 

    Would You Rather? (25 Questions)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 37:01


    Bonus episode! Here's a fun way to get to know each other better, no matter how long you've been together: https://www.marriage365.org/blog/25-fun-questions-to-ask-your-spouse Listen and enjoy!

    For Better or Worse (All Vows Matter)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2019 57:01


    If you haven't gone through a rough patch in your marriage yet, you can bet there's one on the way. The trick is knowing how to get through with your relationship not only intact, but better than ever. Book:  Think and Grow Rich: A Black Choice by Dennis Kimbro and Napoleon Hill Now streaming on iHeartRadio

    Like Wine (Getting Older)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2019 50:48


    Gray hair and wrinkles mean wisdom, right? In this episode, we evaluate the effect that getting older has had on our bodies and relationship as well as how it affects family dynamics (kids, aging parents, etc.)   Show Notes: The Millionaire Next Door So You Call Yourself A Man    Email Us: contact@themaritalmission.com

    7 Love Lessons (& Still Learning)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2019 35:04


    Happy Valentine's Day! On this day of love, we reflect on the most impactful lessons we've learned these past seven years-- from soap etiquette (sigh) to the significance of sex. Enjoy! 

    On the Job (Stress & Spouses)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2019 30:07


    When you spend most of your day at work, it's bound to spill over into your home life in some way. So this week, we're discussing how we shield our relationship from this common trap.

    Secure the Bag (Then Set a Budget)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2019 25:58


    This week, we discuss money because let's be real: there's not much romance with jacked-up finance. Listen to this episode for money tips we've used in our marriage, and be sure to check out these resources: Journey to Launch Podcast  The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy  The Dave Ramsey Show Suze Orman: Women & Money  Thanks for tuning in!  

    Can We Talk? (Right or Wrong)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2019 57:33


    New year, new episode!  Does love really change during marriage? How can we protect kids from the R. Kellys in our families? That's what we discuss in this episode after a long hiatus. Remember to like, share, and comment. Thanks for listening!  

    A Different World (Media Matters)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2018 78:57


    Can media influence our thoughts and behaviors in real life? In this episode, we're debating if the media we consumed while growing up had any effect on our views on love and marriage. What are your thoughts?

    Level Up (& Fight Fairly)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2018 24:26


    Heated conversations can lead to hurt feelings (and in extreme cases, divorce) if we aren't mindful of our words and actions. In this episode, we talk about how to elevate your conflict resolution style with maturity and the proper perspective.   Like. Follow. Rate. Comment. Subscribe. Share. Be blessed.

    Just the Two of Us (Teamwork)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2018 62:52


    You know the saying, "Two heads are better than one"? Well, what the phrase doesn't mention is that two are only better if they complement each other. So, what does this have to do with marriage? Press play to find out! Like. Share. Rate. Subscribe. Review. Most importantly, be blessed.

    Down in the DM (Unless You're Married)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2018 75:49


    FB and IG. Likes and follows. Tweets and posts. That's right. We're talking social media and marriage. Press play to hear our thoughts on the matter.

    Silence Isn't Golden (Reveal to Heal)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2018 41:04


    ***TRIGGER WARNING*** We're discussing yet another sensitive topic that doesn't get discussed enough (especially as it relates to marriages): sexual abuse. Although we keep the conversation high-level, if you're a survivor, please take care of yourself while listening to this episode. 

    Show & Tell (Celebrating Marriages)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2018 48:00


    When was the last time you complimented someone on his or her marriage? Well in this episode, we discuss the importance of verbally esteeming the positive marriage examples around us, especially when it's so easy to gossip about the negative ones. Shout out to Codie & Tommy Oliver of Black Love Doc, whose show will premiere its second season on May 12th on OWN. Check your local listings and tune in for some great love stories!

    Tamborine (Play Your Part)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2018 35:51


    We watched Chris Rock's Netflix special, "Tamborine," and thought he had some great insights about what it takes to stay happily married today. Here's our commentary about what he had to say.

    Individuality & Trust (It's a Balance)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2018 34:18


    You asked, we answered...your questions about regaining lost trust and maintaining your individuality in marriage. If you'd like us to discuss a topic on another episode, let us know on social media!

    Baby Please! (The Struggle Is Real)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2018 47:26


    What happens to a dream deferred, especially when that dream involves having a child? In this episode, we discuss how infertility can affect your marriage, your intimacy and even your faith. We pray that our transparency blesses others who are longing for children.

    Men Are Trash (Emotional Hurt)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2018 61:23


    We're back and discussing "man-bashing" as well as how it affects the relationship between men and women. Be sure to check out The Grapevine web series on YouTube, which is the inspiration behind this episode, and let us know what you think in the comments!

    Gumbo (This and That)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2017 57:17


    And we're back on the mic after a long hiatus. In this episode, we discuss a little bit of this and a little bit of that regarding marriage. We're getting back into the swing of things, so sit back, relax and enjoy the conversation.

    S&M (Submission & Marriage)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2017 35:11


    No, not that kind of S&M (that topic was in the previous episode). This week, we're tackling submission and marriage. What does submitting really mean? Who should submit in marriage and to whom? Listen to our latest episode for our take on the matter. Enjoy!

    Between the Sheets (or on Top of the Covers)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2017 51:30


    Body count. Chandeliers. "Don't Say No" rule. Yep, we're talking about everyone's favorite pastime: SEX. Here's what we think about the do's and don'ts of sexual intimacy inside and outside of marriage. Thanks for listening!  

    Mask Off (No Future In Frontin')

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2017 34:38


    We're back with a quick episode about the different "masks" we tend to wear in our relationships and how to remove them. As always, let us know what you think on our website, Facebook, Instagram, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Soundcloud, and Stitcher!

    Is You Single or Is You Married? (Word to Gucci Mane)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2017 46:32


    Have you been acting like a wife/husband without the commitment of marriage? Or behaving like a bachelor(ette) but have a spouse at home?  In this week's episode, we discuss how our mindsets and behaviors should reflect our relationship status and change when transitioning from singlehood to matrimony. Thanks for listening and remember to submit your #MissionAccomplished testimonies to contact@themaritalmission.com to be featured on the show!

    4:45 (Life After Infidelity)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2017 83:18


    IssaFirstEpisode! Find out who we are, why we are here, what we think about Jay-Z's new song 4:44, and how to live a happily married life after cheating. Thanks for tuning in and don't forget to follow us on social media!

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