Dear Future Wifey

Laterras R. Whitfield welcomes relationship expert Dr. Gary Chapman to share wisdom on marriage, conflict resolution, and thriving in long-term relationships. Overview: In this insightful episode, Dr. Chapman discusses key lessons from his bestselling book "Things I Wish We'd Known Before We Got Married." He shares perspective on the realities of marriage, the importance of learning your spouse's love language, and practical tips for handling conflict, money, and more. Dr. Chapman offers wisdom forged from his own 63-year marriage. Timestamps: 00:05:20 - The 2-year lifespan of romantic love 00:09:30 - Letting go of irritations to find laughter 00:14:40 - Solving conflicts without arguing 00:19:10 - Setting a financial plan before marriage 00:24:30 - Thriving as a single while waiting for a spouse 00:28:50 - Serving others to find meaning in life 00:33:20 - Prayer for the host's upcoming book Key Takeaways: - Romantic love alone isn't enough to sustain a marriage long-term. Learn your spouse's love language. - Laughter and finding humor in your spouse's quirks can strengthen your bond. - Listen empathetically and look for win-win solutions when resolving conflicts. - Agree on a financial plan for giving, saving, spending. Don't keep financial secrets. - Your relationship with God is the foundation. Keep pursuing Him first. CTA: If you're single, engaged or married, don't miss the wisdom in this episode! Tune in now to hear Dr. Chapman's insightful marriage advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Tasha & Kenny Leonard welcomed Laterras to host a special Dear Future Wifey Live for Young Adults Night at The Purpose Place Church in Greenville, South Carolina—and the conversation was REAL.   We dove into questions today’s young adults are wrestling with: 💬 How do singles in church really meet each other? 💍 Do young adults still desire marriage in today’s culture? 💸 Is financial stability a valid reason to delay marriage? ✝️ Are young adults practicing abstinence—or has purity culture lost its voice? 💖 Plus, Pastor Tasha & Kenny Leonard share their own love story and how God brought them together.   This episode is a mix of laughter, transparency, and truth for anyone navigating love, faith, and purpose in today’s world.   📸 CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST https://www.instagram.com/tashacobbsleonard https://www.instagram.com/kennethleonardjr https://www.instagram.com/the.purposeplace   DEAR FUTURE WIFEY LIVE x TOM JOYNER FOUNDATION FANTASTIC VOYAGE 2025 https://fantasticvoyage.blackamericaweb.com/ PROMO CODE: WIFEY   WANNA SEE BEHIND-THE-SCENES FOOTAGE? JOIN MY PATREON https://www.Patreon.com/laterrasrwhitfield   SIGN UP FOR THE MAILING LIST https://bit.ly/LRWconnection   PURCHASE "YOU (Dear Future Wifey)" Theme Song http://itunes.apple.com/album/id/1729993404   👑 SUPPORT OUR CAUSE Donate to Kingdom Royale: Empowering foster kids to become royalty: https://www.KingdomRoyale.com   👕 MERCH https://www.DearFutureWifey.com   FOLLOW US 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearfuturewifeypodcast | https://www.instagram.com/laterrasrwhitfield 📘 Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/DearFutureWifey 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/dfwifeypodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode, Joy Pittman takes us on a journey through love, faith, and the lessons she’s learned while living fully surrendered to God.   We discuss: ✨ Her personal dating journey and how faith reshaped her approach to relationships 🙏 What it really means to live a life completely yielded to God’s timing and will 💼 Why some men marry women solely to build their businesses—and the impact it leaves behind 💖 A sweet and funny story about her father’s unique dating philosophy, giving each woman he dated just one day a week   This episode is equal parts wisdom, humor, and a gentle challenge to reexamine how we approach love and purpose.   Don’t miss this one—it might change the way you see relationships forever.   📸 CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST https://www.instagram.com/thejoyyouneed/   DEAR FUTURE WIFEY LIVE x TOM JOYNER FOUNDATION FANTASTIC VOYAGE 2025 https://fantasticvoyage.blackamericaweb.com/ PROMO CODE: WIFEY   WANNA SEE BEHIND-THE-SCENES FOOTAGE? JOIN MY PATREON https://www.Patreon.com/laterrasrwhitfield   SIGN UP FOR THE MAILING LIST https://bit.ly/LRWconnection   PURCHASE "YOU (Dear Future Wifey)" Theme Song http://itunes.apple.com/album/id/1729993404   👑 SUPPORT OUR CAUSE Donate to Kingdom Royale: Empowering foster kids to become royalty: https://www.KingdomRoyale.com   👕 MERCH https://www.DearFutureWifey.com   FOLLOW US 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearfuturewifeypodcast | https://www.instagram.com/laterrasrwhitfield 📘 Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/DearFutureWifey 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/dfwifeypodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our first-ever live show in Chicago was nothing short of unforgettable! Hosted at Living Word Church, this powerful conversation brought laughter, vulnerability, and real talk about love, mental health, and the journey to “I do.”   🔥 Jason Wilson—the church’s funny guy—had the crowd in stitches while dropping serious gems about why it’s time to stop playing and start dating with intention. 🧠 Jacqulyne Horbrook, founder of Black Christian Influencers, opened up about her past marriage and the critical role mental health plays in relationships. 😳 One panelist revealed she’s 26 and has never been on a date—and her honesty sparked an eye-opening discussion. 💍 And let’s just say… you might want to watch until the end. Two contestants may be on the path to engagement 👀   This isn’t just a podcast episode. It’s a moment.   Tap in, laugh loud, and lean into the conversation we all need to be having.   FUTURE WIFEY LIVE x TOM JOYNER FOUNDATION FANTASTIC VOYAGE 2025 https://fantasticvoyage.blackamericaweb.com/ PROMO CODE: WIFEY   WANNA SEE BEHIND-THE-SCENES FOOTAGE? JOIN MY PATREON https://www.Patreon.com/laterrasrwhitfield   SIGN UP FOR THE MAILING LIST https://bit.ly/LRWconnection   PURCHASE "YOU (Dear Future Wifey)" Theme Song http://itunes.apple.com/album/id/1729993404   👑 SUPPORT OUR CAUSE Donate to Kingdom Royale: Empowering foster kids to become royalty: https://www.KingdomRoyale.com   👕 MERCH https://www.DearFutureWifey.com   FOLLOW US 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearfuturewifeypodcast | https://www.instagram.com/laterrasrwhitfield 📘 Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/DearFutureWifey 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/dfwifeypodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s episode features a dynamic conversation with Dr. Alduan & Mecca Tartt—a power couple whose love story challenges traditional gender roles while highlighting the beauty of mutual respect, faith, and growth. We dive deep into: 💥 Their unique dating journey and how Mecca—an unapologetic alpha woman—set the pace ❤️ What it looks like to pursue and court a strong woman who knows what she wants 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Navigating parenting, the decision to expand their family, and how they raise their daughters 🛠️ Real talk about compromise, reconciliation, and the work required to build lasting love This is not just a relationship—it’s a partnership rooted in purpose. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and join the conversation on love, leadership, and letting go of old narratives.  📸 CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST https://www.instagram.com/drtartt/  https://www.instagram.com/meccamooretartt/ DEAR FUTURE WIFEY LIVE x TOM JOYNER FOUNDATION FANTASTIC VOYAGE 2025 https://fantasticvoyage.blackamericaweb.com/ PROMO CODE: WIFEY WANNA SEE BEHIND-THE-SCENES FOOTAGE? JOIN MY PATREON https://www.Patreon.com/laterrasrwhitfield SIGN UP FOR THE MAILING LIST https://bit.ly/LRWconnection PURCHASE "YOU (Dear Future Wifey)" Theme Song http://itunes.apple.com/album/id/1729993404 👑 SUPPORT OUR CAUSE Donate to Kingdom Royale: Empowering foster kids to become royalty: https://www.KingdomRoyale.com 👕 MERCH https://www.DearFutureWifey.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does healing, purpose, and partnership look like for a woman at the top of her game? In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Shari’ Nycole—TV producer, media personality, and co-host of the Willie Moore Jr. Show—to unpack her journey from public success to private introspection.   Shari’ opens up about:   Her powerhouse career with TV One, ESSENCE’s Women in Sports initiative, and more   How a season of solitude became sacred preparation for marriage   Why the Church must expand its language around singleness and womanhood   Whether she's open to dating outside her race based on modern relationship statistics   This episode is for every woman redefining what it means to be whole—and every man who wants to understand her better.   🔔 Subscribe and join the conversation as we explore faith, standards, and the evolving language of love.📸 CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST https://www.instagram.com/shari_nycole   DEAR FUTURE WIFEY LIVE x TOM JOYNER FOUNDATION FANTASTIC VOYAGE 2025 https://fantasticvoyage.blackamericaweb.com/ PROMO CODE: WIFEY   WANNA SEE BEHIND-THE-SCENES FOOTAGE? JOIN MY PATREON https://www.Patreon.com/laterrasrwhitfield   SIGN UP FOR THE MAILING LIST https://bit.ly/LRWconnection   PURCHASE "YOU (Dear Future Wifey)" Theme Song http://itunes.apple.com/album/id/1729993404   👑 SUPPORT OUR CAUSE Donate to Kingdom Royale: Empowering foster kids to become royalty: https://www.KingdomRoyale.com   👕 MERCH https://www.DearFutureWifey.com   FOLLOW US 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearfuturewifeypodcast | https://www.instagram.com/laterrasrwhitfield 📘 Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/DearFutureWifey 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/dfwifeypodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this deeply moving and empowering episode, we sit down with Lamar and Ronnie Tyler, the trailblazing founders of Black and Married with Kids. What started as a blog became a national movement—and this conversation shows you why.   We cover: 💡 How their #1 priority is educating Black families on financial literacy 📈 How they launched their business and built an empire that centers Black love 🤝 How to earn trust in marriage—not just with words, but with results 💬 Lamar’s powerful perspective on never pre-judging his wife for bringing children into the marriage, shaped by being raised by a single mom himself 👩🏾‍🎓 Ronnie’s brave journey of hiding her pregnancy while at Spelman, only to discover her parents’ unexpected love and support 🎓 Her academic success—graduating with honors from Spelman and pursuing engineering in grad school 🎤 A preview of their impactful marriage and family conference 🚨 And finally—their bold take on the #1 enemy threatening Black marriages and families today   This episode is a masterclass in love, legacy, and building something that lasts.   👇 Drop a comment with your biggest takeaway. 📌 Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Dear Future Wifey.   📸 CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST https://www.instagram.com/lamartyler/ https://www.instagram.com/ronnieharristyler/   DEAR FUTURE WIFEY LIVE x TOM JOYNER FOUNDATION FANTASTIC VOYAGE 2025 https://fantasticvoyage.blackamericaweb.com/ PROMO CODE: WIFEY   WANNA SEE BEHIND-THE-SCENES FOOTAGE? JOIN MY PATREON https://www.Patreon.com/laterrasrwhitfield   SIGN UP FOR THE MAILING LIST https://bit.ly/LRWconnection   PURCHASE "YOU (Dear Future Wifey)" Theme Song http://itunes.apple.com/album/id/1729993404   👑 SUPPORT OUR CAUSE Donate to Kingdom Royale: Empowering foster kids to become royalty: https://www.KingdomRoyale.com   👕 MERCH https://www.DearFutureWifey.com   FOLLOW US 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearfuturewifeypodcast | https://www.instagram.com/laterrasrwhitfield 📘 Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/DearFutureWifey 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/dfwifeypodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this unforgettable episode of Dear Future Wifey, Nick opens up about the divine timing of their love, the joy of fatherhood, and the unthinkable grief of losing his soulmate. With powerful honesty, he shares how he’s held onto faith, rebuilt his life for his sons, and continued to believe in purpose even through pain.   This is more than a story — it’s a testimony.   🙏 Share this with anyone walking through loss, questioning God’s plan, or needing a reminder that beauty can still rise from ashes. CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST https://www.instagram.com/blssd_favrd_called SUPPORT NICK & HIS ADOPTED KIDS https://www.gofundme.com/f/aid-kimberlys-family-after-tragedy   DEAR FUTURE WIFEY LIVE x TOM JOYNER FOUNDATION FANTASTIC VOYAGE 2025 https://fantasticvoyage.blackamericaweb.com/ PROMO CODE: WIFEY   WANNA SEE BEHIND-THE-SCENES FOOTAGE? JOIN MY PATREON https://www.Patreon.com/laterrasrwhitfield   SIGN UP FOR THE MAILING LIST https://bit.ly/LRWconnection   PURCHASE "YOU (Dear Future Wifey)" Theme Song http://itunes.apple.com/album/id/1729993404   👑 SUPPORT OUR CAUSE Donate to Kingdom Royale: Empowering foster kids to become royalty: https://www.KingdomRoyale.com   👕 MERCH https://www.DearFutureWifey.com   SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A REVIEW Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DearFutureWifey?sub_confirmation=1 🍏 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-future-wifey/id1506095537 🎵 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iae4cjudkuuxmjnjza7zputjfuu?t=Dear_Future_Wifey 🧵 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dear-future-wifey 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1r3Ba1GxkpwFkWVqmxZNPA   FOLLOW US 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearfuturewifeypodcast | https://www.instagram.com/laterrasrwhitfield 📘 Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/DearFutureWifey 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/dfwifeypodcast   Hashtag: #dearfuturewifey #dearfuturewife #laterraswhitfield #lovestatus #lovestory #Relationshipadvice #Datingtips #communicationskills #lovestatus #love #christianity #marriage #marriagevideo #dear #datingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when two visionaries fall in love and decide to champion healthy Black relationships for the world to see? In this unforgettable episode, Tommy & Codie Oliver—the powerhouse couple behind the groundbreaking Black Love docuseries—join Dear Future Wifey to share the behind-the-scenes story of their marriage, mission, and movement. From navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship and parenting to preserving intimacy while producing a cultural phenomenon, the Olivers get real about what it takes to build something beautiful—on-screen and off. 🎥 They didn’t just film love stories. They lived one. 💬 Get ready for honest dialogue, raw emotion, and priceless wisdom. ❤️ This is a masterclass in purpose-driven partnership. If you’ve ever questioned whether love and legacy can coexist, this episode is your answer. 📸 CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST https://www.instagram.com/blacklove https://www.instagram.com/codieco https://www.instagram.com/producertommy/ FUTURE WIFEY LIVE x TOM JOYNER FOUNDATION FANTASTIC VOYAGE 2025 https://fantasticvoyage.blackamericaweb.com/ PROMO CODE: WIFEY   WANNA SEE BEHIND-THE-SCENES FOOTAGE? JOIN MY PATREON https://www.Patreon.com/laterrasrwhitfield   SIGN UP FOR THE MAILING LIST https://bit.ly/LRWconnection   PURCHASE "YOU (Dear Future Wifey)" Theme Song http://itunes.apple.com/album/id/1729993404   👑 SUPPORT OUR CAUSE Donate to Kingdom Royale: Empowering foster kids to become royalty: https://www.KingdomRoyale.com   👕 MERCH https://www.DearFutureWifey.com   FOLLOW US 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearfuturewifeypodcast | https://www.instagram.com/laterrasrwhitfield 📘 Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/DearFutureWifey 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/dfwifeypodcast   Hashtag: #dearfuturewifey #dearfuturewife #laterraswhitfield #lovestatus #lovestory #Relationshipadvice #Datingtips #communicationskills #lovestatus #love #christianity #marriage #marriagevideo #dear #datingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when God writes the love story? Four days before saying “I do,” Google employees Adam McFarland and Amari Guisinger sat down on the yellow couch to share how a divine collision turned casual workplace run-ins into a full-blown fairytale. Adam, the son of a preacher, never expected that the woman he brushed shoulders with at work would soon become his answered prayer. But behind Amari’s bright smile was a heavy heart — a family health crisis that nearly stopped her from giving the cowboy a chance. In this vulnerable and faith-filled episode, discover how timing, surrender, and purpose paved the way for a love only heaven could orchestrate. ✨ Don’t miss this modern-day love story that proves God’s plans are always worth the wait. 🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring stories of faith, love, and intentional dating. #DearFutureWifey #AdamAndAmari #FaithBasedLoveStory #ChristianDating #GoogleLoveStory #PurposePartners   📸 CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST https://www.instagram.com/mac_i_am https://www.instagram.com/missamarig   DEAR FUTURE WIFEY LIVE x TOM JOYNER FOUNDATION FANTASTIC VOYAGE 2025 https://fantasticvoyage.blackamericaweb.com/ PROMO CODE: WIFEY   WANNA SEE BEHIND-THE-SCENES FOOTAGE? JOIN MY PATREON https://www.Patreon.com/laterrasrwhitfield   SIGN UP FOR THE MAILING LIST https://bit.ly/LRWconnection   PURCHASE "YOU (Dear Future Wifey)" Theme Song http://itunes.apple.com/album/id/1729993404   👑 SUPPORT OUR CAUSE Donate to Kingdom Royale: Empowering foster kids to become royalty: https://www.KingdomRoyale.com   👕 MERCH https://www.DearFutureWifey.com   FOLLOW US 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearfuturewifeypodcast | https://www.instagram.com/laterrasrwhitfield 📘 Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/DearFutureWifey 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/dfwifeypodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.