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As a woman had more guy friends growing up, developing friendships with women was a foreign concept. But time heals all things...including the apprehension of developing meaningful relationships with girlfriends.  In this episode of the Before and Happily Ever After: A Woman's Guide to Thriving in Marriage, listen in as we talk to Rhea Plummer, the founder of Fab Wives, about taking girls trips, the relationships that develop when you are intentional, how your girls can support you in thriving in marriage. Learn more about Rhea and the Fab Wives at https://www.fabwives.com.

In what may be the most important thing to do in preparing for marriage, Rhonda Richards-Smith, LCSW joins me to talk about the need to check your mental health before you walk down the aisle. In this episode of the Before and Happily Ever After: A Woman's Guide to Thriving in Marriage, listen in as we chat about breaking generational curses, trauma bonding, and taking care of yourself. Learn more about Rhonda at https://www.rhondasmithlcsw.com.

Have you ever gone on a mission trip or done volunteer work? If you have, you may not have realized how that work was preparing you for marriage. In this episode, Chara Grigsby, from Modern Woman of Virtue, joins Katherine to talk about how volunteerism and participation in mission work help to get you ready to thrive in marriage while setting the example of servant ministry. Find Chara and the Modern Woman of Virtue on Facebook.Find the For Church Girls Only podcast here.

When we get married, we don't go into it with the idea that we'll one day get divorced. Unfortunately, for a myriad of reasons, marriage covenants don't always last.  When our marriages fail, we don't lose the emotions and need for connection. If you're looking to fall in love again and remarry after a divorce, there are many things that you have to take into consideration.  Join us as we chat with Tanai Benard-Turner (from the Wandering Moms) and her husband about loving, dating, and (re)marriage after divorce. Follow Tanai on IG at @tanaibenardturner and tanaibenard.com.

Let's talk about sex, baby!Yoked: Behind Closed Doors is a series exploring sexuality and sex within Christian marriage. Great marriages are made of love, laughter, communication, and sex!The Bible says to not defile the marriage bed, but what exactly does that mean? Join us as we dive into the joy of sex in marriage and explore all there is to discover when it comes to being "one" behind closed doors. 

The road to infidelity can be a winding one, nestled neatly on top of a slippery slope. If we're not careful and intentional about safeguarding our marriage, the smallest crack in our foundation can lead to the largest chasm in your marriage.In Part 2 of this intimate conversation with Anitra Durand-Allen, and her husband Harold, we continue the conversation about marital infidelity and how to best prevent it.Find Anitra at https://www.themomonthemove.comFind the Communication Helper Cards at https://www.blissfulfamily.us/shop/product/1612968/Conversation-Helper-CardsGrab your copy of "His Needs, Her Needs: Building An Affair-Proof Marriage" here: https://amzn.to/2Yz4kKQ (referral link)

The road to infidelity can be a winding one, nestled neatly on top of a slippery slope. If we're not careful and intentional about safeguarding our marriage, the smallest crack in our foundation can lead to the largest chasm in your marriage. In this intimate conversation with Anitra Durand-Allen, and her husband Harold, we join together for a conversation about marital infidelity and the things that can lead up to it.Find Anitra at https://www.themomonthemove.comFind the Communication Helper Cards at https://www.blissfulfamily.us/shop/product/1612968/Conversation-Helper-CardsGrab your copy of "His Needs, Her Needs: Building An Affair-Proof Marriage" here: https://amzn.to/2Yz4kKQ (referral link)

There are some things that we pray that we will never experience in our lives. Losing a child is one of them. An unimaginable battle that God gives to His strongest warriors, this is something that too many have experienced without the community that they need to move through it. Our guests Caroline and Jeremy Jefferson, having experienced this path themselves, created Parents of an Angel; it is a comforting community for grieving parents. Unfortunately, many marriages don't survive this kind of loss. Listen to their story as they share how this experience impacted their lives, their relationship, and the lives of those in their community.You may learn more about Parents of an Angel by visiting their website.You may also purchase Caroline's book, Heartache, Healing, and Hope by clicking here. (affiliate link)

Jermaine Horton is the Chicago-based wedding photographer on a mission to build up our children's self-esteem...one photoshoot at a time. The Art of Confidence Project is a 501c3 organization dedicated to “Empowering our youth and restoring their confidence.”Listen in as we talk about his life-changing work and how it applies to people of all ages and what he thinks about how being confident can change you, the relationships around you, and the world!Learn more about the Art of Confidence by visiting his website here.

Episode 21 | This Is How Her Name Almost Destroyed The Church

Episode 20 | Can You Find The Good In A Trauma-Induced Love Language?

Episode 19 | Is What You Think About Sex and Intimacy Wrong?

Episode 18 | You Sincerely Need Advocates For A Successful Marriage

Episode 17 | The 2019 Yoked Year In Review

Episode 16 | When You Need To Build A Wall Around Your Marriage

Episode 15 | How People Get Caught Up In A Loop of Relationship Insanity (plus #OneChipChallenge)

Episode 14 | Gratitude In Marriage

Episode 13 | Is Marriage Really That Hard?

Episode 12 | We is Still Me: Maintaining Individuality in Marriage

Episode 11 | The Best of Our Travel Adventures for a Solid Marriage

Episode 10.1 | Behind The Scenes of Our Infertility JourneyThe audio issue has been fixed in this episode. We appreciate you all letting us know. 

Episode 9 | When It's Time to Walk Away

Episode 8 | Big Boys Don't Cry

Episode 7 | Part of The Complete HusbandWhat does it mean to be a Complete Husband? Women think that men need to do and be certain things to be a complete husband, but what does Scripture tell them about it? Men need to be:A ProviderA ProtectorPresentListen in on today's episode to hear more about what our own expectations of the husband's role were before and after the vows and how you can work on being a complete husband in your marriage. BOOK MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: He-Motions by TD Jakes

Episode 6 | Wifey Material vs. Help Meet MaterialAre you Wifey Material or Wife/Help-Meet Material? Drop the -y and there's a world of difference. Going from convenient to covenant takes a lot intention and introspection. Being a help-meet is about more than what you can bring to the table.Hear from the husband about what it looks like for men when you "help-meet" him where he is. BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE (aff. links):He-Motions by TD JakesSeasoning Your Words by Nancy EichmanAm I The One? Clues to Finding and Becoming a Person Worth Marrying by James R. LucasThe Meaning of Marriage by Timothy Keller

Episode 5 | Marriage Cost Me My Individuality

Episode 4 | You Cheat, I Cheat...Wait, what?

Episode 3 | Indecent (Social Media) Proposal

YOKED Episode 2 | He Just Wanted Me To Touch His Pee Pee

YOKED Episode 1: We Must Do ThisCheck out our inaugural podcast to learn:Who we are, individually and as a coupleWhat led us to start this podcastThe anxieties of Imposter Syndrome, Vulnerability, and Revealing Family StuffThe importance of seeing healthy Black marriagesShow SponsorOur show is fueled by Inside Out Counseling & Coaching, LLC, where they're helping to transform lives from the inside...out!Let's SocializeFollow Yoked on Social Media: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Blog