Dear Future Wifey

Can a dreamer and a realist build a successful marriage together? In episode 806, Kevin and Melissa Fredericks shared with host Laterras R. Whitfield the challenges of balancing dreams with reality, and the power of partnership. They share their journey through understanding, and growth, providing insights into making a marriage work against all odds. From facing fears and embracing differences to navigating financial hardships and the importance of communication, this episode is a true masterclass on marriage, offering lessons learned from their 20+ years together.   [00:00:00 - 00:05:24] Intro [00:05:25 - 00:16:11] The beginning of content creation  [00:16:12 - 00:21:16] Supporting your partner's vision  [00:21:17 - 00:28:05] Integrating dreams and stability  [00:28:06 - 00:32:48] Example of combining dreams with practical acumen [00:32:49 - 00:37:50] Is it worth putting divorce on the table?  [00:37:51 - 00:45:12] Storytime of how they fought for each other  [00:45:13 - 00:52:00] Value the relationship that you have built  [00:52:01 - 00:56:42] Practical tip when beefing [00:56:43 - 01:08:09] Looking for professional help  [01:08:10 - 01:12:04] Handling traveling and distance  [01:12:05 - 01:15:09] The importance of having a value system  [01:15:10 - 01:17:17] Leaving ego on the side [01:17:18 - 01:20:45] Renewing your marital vows  [01:20:46 - 01:28:29] Closing segment    Key Quotes:   “Love is a risk, and with time that risk proves to be a good decision.” Melissa Fredericks   “Therapy allows you some skills, to learn how to navigate situations before you have to navigate them.” - Kevin Fredericks    “Take the best of me, and take the best of her. That plan ends up being the best.” Kevin Fredericks    CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS: Kevin Fredericks - https://www.instagram.com/kevonstage/ Melissa Fredericks - https://www.instagram.com/mrskevonstage/   SIGN UP FOR OUR MAILING LIST HERE:  https://bit.ly/LRWconnection   Live intentionally transparent with the latest merch at https://www.dearfuturewifey.com/   Learn more about this podcast at — https://www.urban1podcasts.com/dear-future-wifeySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What should you do if you are 35 years old and have never been in a relationship before?    In Episode #805, host Laterras R. Whitfield welcomes Phylicia Hooper, a guest full of hope and laughter. Throughout this story, Phylicia shares her journey of maintaining purity, navigating the challenges of dating as an adult, and her faith in finding true love. Hopeful For Love is a testament to overcoming adversity through humor, faith, and a deep understanding of personal worth. They explore the importance of emotional healing, the quest for authentic connections, and the courage to remain hopeful for love despite past traumas.   [00:00:00 - 00:04:19] Intro  [00:04:20 - 00:08:34] Phylicia’s content creation journey [00:08:35 - 00:15:09] 35 years old and never being in a relationship [00:15:10 - 00:18:48] Organic connections vs. dating apps  [00:18:49 - 00:22:29] Roasting battles and comedy [00:22:30 - 00:37:09] Meeting people in the DM’s [00:37:10 - 00:49:04] Phylicia’s upbringing [00:49:05 - 00:53:30] Growing up in a white community [00:53:31 - 00:58:31] Current relationship with her mother  [00:58:32 - 01:02:21] Gifts received from parents [01:02:22 - 01:09:11] Accent roleplay [01:09:12 - 01:14:57] Waiting for marriage to have sex [01:14:58 - 01:19:17] Having polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCO) [01:19:18 - 01:24:20] Timeline for getting married [01:24:21 - 01:30:51] Closing segment   Key quotes:   “If you knew that you didn't have the ideal situation, you have the blueprint for what to do. Do the opposite.” - Phylicia Hooper   “Who I am today, is understanding that everything that has happened in my life was for me, not to me.” - Phylicia Hooper   TEXT "LIT" TO +1-866-577-0925 TO JOIN OUR 7 DAY VALENTINES CHALLENGE   CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Phylicia Hooper - https://www.instagram.com/phyliciadshea/   SIGN UP FOR OUR MAILING LIST HERE:  https://bit.ly/LRWconnection   Live intentionally transparent with the latest merch at https://www.dearfuturewifey.com/.  Learn more about this podcast at — https://www.urban1podcasts.com/dear-future-wifeySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Judge Lynn Toler, known for her role on TV, opens up about her 33-year marriage, the power of emotional resilience, and the transformative power of love. She shares insights on mental health in the family context, processing love and loss, and the importance of embracing life's roller coaster. With her books and podcast, she continues to impart valuable life lessons.

Can love survive after decades apart? In episode #803, Laterras sits down with Shakela and Gregg Matthews to recount their remarkable love story. Facing divorces, infidelity, and a journey of forgiveness, this story will take you from their initial teenage romance through personal struggles, marriages to others, and eventual reunion. Kela and Gregg's union is a testimony of commitment, forgiveness, and the power of timing. This conversation offers deep insights into dealing with betrayal, the importance of emotional healing, and the resilience of true love.   [00:00:00 - 00:02:21] Intro  [00:02:22 - 00:14:55] Early romance and heartbreak [00:14:56 - 00:20:33] The cost of a misunderstanding [00:20:34 - 00:30:46] Reconnection attempts [00:30:47 - 00:35:43] Gregg’s spiritual journey [00:35:44 - 00:52:44] Facing infidelity [00:52:45 - 00:59:38] The power of forgiveness [00:59:39 - 01:04:11] Allowing yourself to be loved again  [01:04:12 - 01:08:42] Back together after 24 years [01:08:43 - 01:11:25] Kela’s message for women  [01:11:26 - 01:13:16] Greg’s message for men [01:11:26 - 01:14:52] Prayer for restoration [01:14:53 - 01:16:57] Kela’s Book  [01:16:58 - 01:24:20] Impact on family and friends [01:24:21 - 01:30:02] Closing segment     Key Quotes: "It was 24 years before we got back together. When I saw him again, he had always been there." - Shakela Matthews  "I'm intentional about loving her because now I understand that I was able to be free in loving me." - Gregg Matthews    CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Shakela Matthews - https://www.instagram.com/kelatwrites/ Gregg Matthews - https://www.instagram.com/my_foreverlove_/   SIGN UP FOR OUR MAILING LIST HERE: https://bit.ly/LRWconnection   Live intentionally transparent with the latest merch at https://www.dearfuturewifey.com/.   Learn more about this podcast at — https://www.urban1podcasts.com/dear-future-wifeySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Healing from divorce is a long road, but it is possible. Laterras sits down with Destiny Payton and she opens up about her healing journey after a turbulent divorce, sharing her resilience through challenges like incarceration. Together, they explore past traumas and family history, revealing the profound impact on marriage choices. Discover Destiny's healing, her perspective on forgiveness, dealing with breakups and where she stands in her journey to love.   [00:00:00 - 00:03:39] - Opening segment [00:03:40 - 00:09:01] - What happened to Destiny Payton?  [00:09:02 - 00:15:47] - How did Destiny surrender to the jail system?  [00:15:48 - 19:41]  - Using dialogue to avoid conflict [00:19:42 - 27:56] - Dealing with past traumas and EMDR Therapy [00:27:57 - 29:44] - How do current experiences bring up old trauma? [00:29:55 - 36:31] - Timeline of Destiny’s past relationship  [00:36:32 - 41:34] - Unaddressed trauma [00:41:35 - 43:24] - How does your childhood affect your energy? [00:43:25 - 45:00] - The impact of the death of Destiny’s older brother on her life  [00:45:01 - 52:51] - Destiny’s experience with reality TV  [00:52:52 - 59:17] - Handling betrayal [00:59:18 - 01:06:35] - Is your ex allowed to date?  [01:06:36 - 01:21:32] - A message for Destiny’s ex      Key Quote:    “God didn’t take the storm away, but he gave me peace” - Destiny Payton.     CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Destiny Payton - https://www.instagram.com/thedestinypayton   Live intentionally transparent with the latest merch at https://www.dearfuturewifey.com/.   Learn more about this podcast at — https://www.urban1podcasts.com/dear-future-wifeySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laterras kicks off season 8 by sharing his vision of the podcast going forward. He also takes the time to emphasize the importance of vulnerability, relating his personal journey with addiction and financial troubles. Laterras stresses the need to address issues hiding unseen rather than ignoring problems and letting them grow. A guest unexpectedly interrupts the podcast and confronts Laterras about his perspectives on relationships, accountability, and controversy. While they debate differing views, Laterras ultimately discusses his approach to personal growth through vulnerability.   [00:00 - 02:17] - Introduction [02:36 - 06:30] - Season 8's format [06:31 - 09:36] - “Love is Blind” hit 1 million views [09:37 - 13:39] - Providing safe spaces for men [13:40 - 15:57] - Traveling with the podcast [15:58 - 18:24] - Not worrying about others opinions [18:25 - 22:25] - Journey with Celebrate Recovery [22:26 - 25:18] - Skeletons in the closet [25:19 - 27:10] - Vulnerability about finances [27:11 - 29:58] - Surprise guest crashes the podcast [29:59 - 31:02] - Getting over failed relationships [31:03 - 34:20] - Does Laterras still seek marriage? [34:21 - 39:57] - Getting men on the podcast [39:58 - 42:55] - Laterras kicks guest off  [42:56 - 48:21] - Kingdom Royale update [48:22 - 53:42] - Podcast goals for 2024 [53:42 - 57:40] - Letter to Laterras’ future wifey   Key Quote: “"I take this platform with great honor that God would allow me, a divorcee...to help bring healing to other marriages, to help save marriages." - Laterras R. Whitfield   Sign up for our mailing list here: https://bit.ly/LRWconnection   Live intentionally transparent with the latest merch at https://www.dearfuturewifey.com/.  Learn more about this podcast at — https://www.urban1podcasts.com/dear-future-wifeySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian Keyes, Lamman Rucker, Montell Jordan, Kristin Jordan, Russell Tomlinson, Dr. Cindy Trimm, Lisa Wu, LaVon Lewis, and Alton Walker discuss modern relationships and marriage. Laterras R. Whitfield guides the panel through a variety of topics like dating dynamics, how couples met their spouses, the journey to marriage proposals, the role of intimacy, handling arguments and differences, and more. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to take their relationships to the next level in 2024.   [00:00:00 - 00:08:28] - Introduction & opening segment [00:08:29 - 00:16:45] - A discussion on dating  [00:16:46 - 00:26:29] - How the Jordans met [00:26:30 - 00:39:29] - How Lamman met his wife [00:39:30 - 00:46:11] - Understanding how a man thinks [00:46:12 - 00:49:23] - A discussion on managing arguments [00:49:24 - 01:08:15] - How Russell and Dr. Cindy met [01:08:16 - 01:14:00] - LaVon's Reality TV breakup [01:14:01 - 01:16:03] - The value of marriage [01:16:04 - 01:23:35] - Loving like Christ [01:23:36 - 01:27:25] - Christian’s Takeaways [01:27:26 - 01:31:53] - Marriage Masterpeace [01:31:54 - 01:48:44] - Listener Q&A [01:48:45 - 01:58:55] - The next great revival   Key Quotes:   “Since I chose you, I have to love you like Christ loved the church.” - Alton Walker   “You cannot define for your husband who he should be as a man” - Dr. Cindy Trimm   CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS: Montell & Kristin Jordan - https://www.instagram.com/montellandkristin Cindy Trimm - https://www.instagram.com/cindytrimm Russell Tomlinson - https://www.instagram.com/russell_tomlinson Christian Keyes - https://www.instagram.com/christiankeyes Lamman Rucker - https://www.instagram.com/lammanruckerofficial Lisa Wu - https://www.instagram.com/1lisawu Alton Walker - https://www.instagram.com/altonwalkershow Lavon Lewis - https://www.instagram.com/lavonlewis     Live intentionally transparent with the latest merch at https://www.dearfuturewifey.com/. Learn more about this podcast at — https://www.urban1podcasts.com/dear-future-wifeySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it take to build a marriage that lasts for decades? In this special live episode, Laterras sits down with married couples Warryn Jr. and Erica Campbell and Warryn Sr. and Sandra Campbell, married for 48 years, as well as Shanta Atkins and Jor él Quinn to complete a two-part panel on being thankful for love. They talk about the different types of love, share stories and wisdom from nearly five decades of marriage, discuss dating and relationships in today’s world, offer encouragement to singles, and more.       [00:00 - 08:35] - Opening Segment and Introductions [08:36 - 10:37] - What does “thankful for love” mean? [10:38 - 20:54] - Campbell Sr. story of “real” love [20:55 - 26:17] - What it means to be a husband [26:18 - 39:26] - Warryn Jr. learnings from parents [39:27 - 56:40] - Jor él & Shanta’s take on dating     [56:41 - 01:04:37] - Why Warryn Sr. pursued Sandra [01:04:38 - 01:13:56] - Praying against toxic spirits [01:13:57 - 01:15:49] - The enemy of love [01:15:50 - 01:20:17] - Ignoring the “good parts”? [01:20:18 - 01:23:07] - “My truth” vs the truth [01:23:08 - 01:54:58] - Q&A from the audience [01:54:59 - 02:00:37] - Closing Segment   Key Quotes: "Love covers a multitude of sins.” - Warryn Campbell Sr.   “Find you a woman who's willing to change your diapers because oftentimes we're looking for superficial things in these women” - Laterras R. Whitfield   DONATE TO CALI WORSHIP'S MEDIA DEPARTMENT https://www.caliworship.com/give#GiveNow   CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS: Shanta Atkins - https://www.instagram.com/itsshantaatkins Erica Campbell - https://www.instagram.com/imericacampbell Warryn Campbell Jr. - https://www.instagram.com/warryncampbell Sandra Campbell - https://www.instagram.com/ilovesandracampbell Warryn Campbell Sr. - https://www.instagram.com/caliworship Jor él Quinn -     https://www.instagram.com/jorelquinn   Live intentionally transparent with the latest merch at https://www.dearfuturewifey.com/.  Learn more about this podcast at — https://www.urban1podcasts.com/dear-future-wifeySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever wondered what makes love last through all of life's ups and downs? In this episode, Laterras facilitates a dynamic panel discussion with power couples and singles at the Cali Worship Center on maintaining authentic, evolving love. Transparent testimonies and wisdom are exchanged on staying rooted in patience, purpose and faith when navigating the unpredictable waters of dating, marriage and personal growth. From rediscovering your voice in long-term relationships to the impacts of social media, no stone is left unturned in this profound conversation.   [00:00 - 11:15] - Opening Segment and Introductions [11:16 - 26:17] - What does “thankful for love” mean? [26:18 - 35:28] - Having patience with partner’s growth [35:29 - 37:16] - Dating as a Christian [37:17 - 39:09] - Social media’s effects on dating [39:10 - 41:45] - Stealing someone’s partner [41:46 - 45:42] - Learning about yourself post divorce [45:43 - 55:42] - The shame of singlehood [55:43 - 01:12:00] - Finding love after divorce [01:12:01 - 01:27:17] - Q&A from the audience     Key Quotes: "When you keep God in the center, I think it's easy for you to date in a healthy way." - Erica Campbell   "Love will wait for you. Love will extend grace and make you feel safe no matter what state you're in." - Essence Atkins   CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS: Essence Atkins - https://www.instagram.com/essence_says Erica Campbell - https://www.instagram.com/imericacampbell Warryn Campbell - https://www.instagram.com/warryncampbell Kevin Fredericks - https://www.instagram.com/kevonstage Melissa Fredericks - https://www.instagram.com/mrskevonstage Jor él Quinn - https://www.instagram.com/jorelquinn MC Lyte - https://www.instagram.com/mclyte     Live intentionally transparent with the latest merch at https://www.dearfuturewifey.com/.  Learn more about this podcast at — https://www.urban1podcasts.com/dear-future-wifeySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode follows entrepreneurs Marcus and Harriet Speed, who rebuilt their marriage after divorcing. Though together only 6 months before marrying, they built several businesses over 10 years of marriage. Putting the past behind them, they have reconciled and launched a new restaurant. They now run a thriving business while cherishing family and planning their next venture. Despite the storms, Marcus and Harriet found partnership and purpose in each other. Their remarkable resilience is a testament to the power of forgiveness and the endurance of love.   [00:00 - 03:01] - Opening Segment [03:02 - 09:07] - Background on relationship history [09:08 - 13:22] - How Marcus and Harriet met [13:23 - 17:52] - Their early business success [17:53 - 22:29] - The couple’s humble beginnings [22:30 - 26:25] - Lessons learned from prison [26:26 - 30:19] - Early marriage financial struggles [30:20 - 39:18] - What caused the divorce [39:19 - 45:24] - Their personal aftermath from the divorce [45:25 - 49:37] - Protecting kids in a divorce [49:38 - 01:04:15] - Starting a new chapter together [01:04:16 - 01:08:30] - Kingdom Royale Segment [01:08:31 - 01:10:45] - Letter to Dear Future Wifey   Key Quote: "Sometimes you just gotta really believe that it's all gonna work out for the greatest good." - Marcus Speed   Connect with Marcus & Harriet: Marcus @ IG - https://www.instagram.com/marcusspeed_dallas Harriet @ IG - https://www.instagram.com/harriet_design_ Gorilla Nutz @ IG - https://www.instagram.com/gorillanutzdallas     Live intentionally transparent with the latest merch at https://www.dearfuturewifey.com/. Learn more about this podcast at — https://www.urban1podcasts.com/dear-future-wifeySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.