Setting the Stage for The Grand Wedding

The Cohabitation Challenge: A Pathway to

Personal Journeys: From Shacking to

The Power of Church Community in Marriage

Celebrating 16 Years of Marriages

The Importance of Marriage in the Black

The Evolution of Pre-Marital Counseling

A High School Reunion Turned Love Story

From High School Classmates to Long-Distance

A Fateful BBQ Invitation

The Turning Point: A Rainy Day in May

Navigating Long-Distance and Pregnancy

The Coabitation Challenge: A Divine Nudge

Overcoming Fears and Trust Issues

The Power of Commitment and Faith

The Journey to Engagement

Family Dynamics and the Importance of

Looking Forward to the Future

Reflections on God's Work in Relationships

Maturity in Relationships: A Couple's Journey

The Lord's Preparation for Marriage

The Beauty of Marriage: A Personal Testimony

From Cohabitation to Covenant: Encouragement

Trusting God in Relationships

Modeling Godly Relationships for Children

The Power of CSI: A Transformative Experience

Kingdom Royal: A Home for Foster Boys

Student of Love Book Promotion

Closing Remarks and Future Plans

What happens when a church offers to pay your rent to move out or give you a free wedding to get married? In this powerful episode, host Laterras Whitfield takes us inside Concord Church's revolutionary "Cohabitation Challenge" - a program that's helped over 120 couples transition from living together to sacred marriage.

Through intimate conversations with Pastor Brian Carter, his wife Stephanie, and couples at various stages of the journey, we witness how one church is tackling declining marriage rates in the Black community with radical compassion rather than judgment.

## Timestamps and Key Takeaways:
- 8:30 - Pastor Carter explains the three options offered to cohabitating couples: move out with financial support, find another pathway, or commit to marriage through their 90-day challenge
- 15:45 - A couple married since 2009 shares how they became part of the very first Grand Wedding
- 28:20 - The importance of intentionality in marriage and balancing work life with home life
- 37:15 - A previously divorced man describes how his wife's trust in "the Jesus she saw behind him" helped heal his resistance to remarriage
- 51:30 - A couple reveals their journey from high school classmates to expectant parents navigating long-distance and cohabitation
- 1:08:45 - An engaged couple discusses overcoming family resistance and securing a father's blessing before their upcoming wedding

The episode culminates with powerful advice for those currently cohabitating: "You're never going to be ready for anything in life... so if you took that leap to move to Dallas from your hometown, why not take the leap to be with your forever and reap all the benefits and blessings God has for your life?"

Don't miss this transformative conversation about choosing covenant over convenience and building marriages that last. Subscribe now for more episodes that discover, uncover, and recover love.

What happens when a church offers to pay your rent to move out or give you a free wedding to get married? In this powerful episode, host Laterras Whitfield takes us inside Concord Church's revolutionary "Cohabitation Challenge" - a program that's helped over 120 couples transition from living together to sacred marriage.
Through intimate conversations with Pastor Brian Carter, his wife Stephanie, and couples at various stages of the journey, we witness how one church is tackling declining marriage rates in the Black community with radical compassion rather than judgment.
## Timestamps and Key Takeaways: - 8:30 - Pastor Carter explains the three options offered to cohabitating couples: move out with financial support, find another pathway, or commit to marriage through their 90-day challenge - 15:45 - A couple married since 2009 shares how they became part of the very first Grand Wedding - 28:20 - The importance of intentionality in marriage and balancing work life with home life - 37:15 - A previously divorced man describes how his wife's trust in "the Jesus she saw behind him" helped heal his resistance to remarriage - 51:30 - A couple reveals their journey from high school classmates to expectant parents navigating long-distance and cohabitation - 1:08:45 - An engaged couple discusses overcoming family resistance and securing a father's blessing before their upcoming wedding
The episode culminates with powerful advice for those currently cohabitating: "You're never going to be ready for anything in life... so if you took that leap to move to Dallas from your hometown, why not take the leap to be with your forever and reap all the benefits and blessings God has for your life?"
Don't miss this transformative conversation about choosing covenant over convenience and building marriages that last. Subscribe now for more episodes that discover, uncover, and recover love.

Journey with me, Laterras R. Whitfield, as I discover, uncover, and recover love. From interviews with singles, married, divorcees, and maybe even those in polyamorous relationships, we promise every episode to be L.I.T. (Living Intentionally Transparent).

Dear Future Wifey

Journey with Laterras R. Whitfield, host of the Dear Future Wifey Podcast, as he discovers, uncovers, and recovers love. A divorcee who created this podcast as a platform for his public healing, Laterras dives deep into the realities of relationships. Through candid conversations with relationship experts, celebrities, and everyday people, he explores the intricacies of love, loss, and personal growth. Whether you're searching for love, strengthening it, or healing from it, this podcast offers heartfelt insights and practical advice. Subscribe and join Laterras on this transformative journey to "Live Intentionally and Transparently."

Journey with Laterras R. Whitfield, host of the Dear Future Wifey Podcast, as he discovers, uncovers, and recovers love. A divorcee who created this podcast as a platform for his public healing, Laterras dives deep into the realities of relationships. Through candid conversations with relationship experts, celebrities, and everyday people, he explores the intricacies of love, loss, and personal growth. Whether you're searching for love, strengthening it, or healing from it, this podcast offers heartfelt insights and practical advice. Subscribe and join Laterras on this transformative journey to "Live Intentionally and Transparently."

Committment vs Covenant (Guests: Pastor Brian Carter, Stephanie Carter, and Panelists))

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