Today’s episode marks the premiere of Season Four. This entire season is dedicated to singles as we navigate “These Dating Streets.” If one ever has hopes of getting off the bench, they must first overcome the fear of shooting their shot. Urban dictionary defines “Shooting Your Shot” as being brave and having the audacity to do something that might be embarrassing. Joining us to transparently discuss this topic are friends of the show, Essence Atkins, and Jay Barnett.


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Today’s episode marks the premiere of Season Four. This entire season is dedicated to singles as we navigate “These Dating Streets.” If one ever has hopes of getting off the bench, they must first overcome the fear of shooting their shot. Urban dictionary defines “Shooting Your Shot” as being brave and having the audacity to do something that might be embarrassing. Joining us to transparently discuss this topic are friends of the show, Essence Atkins, and Jay Barnett.
 Learn more about this podcast at —<a href="https://www.urban1podcasts.com/dear-future-wifey"> https://www.urban1podcasts.com/dear-future-wifey</a>

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 and Ashley R. Whitfield, co-hosts of the Dear Future Wifey Podcast, as they discover, uncover, and recover love—together.

Created as a platform for Laterras’ public healing after divorce, the podcast has evolved into a powerful space where real love stories are told with honesty, wisdom, and depth. Now joined by his wife Ashley, the conversations expand to include both personal reflection and shared perspective on love, marriage, and growth.

Through candid dialogue with relationship experts, celebrities, and everyday people, Laterras and Ashley dive deep into the realities of relationships—exploring love, loss, healing, and what it truly takes to build something lasting.

Whether you’re searching for love, strengthening your marriage, or healing from heartbreak, Dear Future Wifey offers heartfelt insight, practical tools, and transparent conversations to guide the journey.

Subscribe and join Laterras and Ashley as they continue to live intentionally and transparently.

Journey with&nbsp;Laterras R. Whitfield and Ashley R. Whitfield, co-hosts of the Dear Future Wifey Podcast, as they discover, uncover, and recover love&mdash;together.
Created as a platform for Laterras&rsquo; public healing after divorce, the podcast has evolved into a powerful space where real love stories are told with honesty, wisdom, and depth. Now joined by his wife Ashley, the conversations expand to include both personal reflection and shared perspective on love, marriage, and growth.
Through candid dialogue with relationship experts, celebrities, and everyday people, Laterras and Ashley dive deep into the realities of relationships&mdash;exploring love, loss, healing, and what it truly takes to build something lasting.
Whether you&rsquo;re searching for love, strengthening your marriage, or healing from heartbreak, Dear Future Wifey offers heartfelt insight, practical tools, and transparent conversations to guide the journey.
Subscribe and join Laterras and Ashley as they continue to live intentionally and transparently.

Today’s episode marks the premiere of Season Four. This entire season is dedicated to singles as we navigate “These Dating Streets.” If one ever has hopes of getting off the bench, they must first overcome the fear of shooting their shot. Urban dictionary defines “Shooting Your Shot” as being brave and having the audacity to do something that might be embarrassing. Joining us to transparently discuss this topic are friends of the show, Essence Atkins, and Jay Barnett.

Shoot Your Shot (Guests: Jay Barnett and Essence Atkins)

Welcome to Future WIFE

A Journey Through Fibroids and Infertility

The Power of Faith in the Face of Adversity

From Activist to Founder: A New Purpose

Book Promotion - "Student of Love"

Meeting the Love of Her Life

The Importance of Trust and Friendship

The Turning Point: A Divine Nudge

The Struggle with Fibroids and IVF

A Miraculous Birth and a New Mission

The Importance of Vitamin D for Fibroid

Stress, Vitamin D, and Health Disparities

The Power of D3 and K2

Natural Approaches to Fibroid Treatment

The Impact of Birth Control and Surgery

The Importance of Whole Foods and Avoiding

Personal Health Journey and Surgical

Closing Thoughts on Fibroid Prevention and

The Importance of Preventive Measures

Vitamin D and Chronic Inflammation

Personal Health Journey and Dietary Choices

Listening to Your Body's Signals

The Power of Fasting and Body Reset

A Close Call: The Aneurysm Experience

Spiritual Calling and Purpose

Connecting with Coach Jesse

Personal Story: Dealing with Fibroids

Key to Love: Self-Love and Personal Growth

The Importance of Medical Advocacy

Closing Thoughts and Key Takeaways

Kingdom Royal - A Home for Foster Boys

In this deeply moving episode of Dear Future Wifey, Laterras & Ashley R. Whitfield sits down with health advocate and entrepreneur Coach Gessie Thompson for a transparent conversation about faith, resilience, and the fight to become a mother.

Coach Gessie opens up about her 10-year battle with infertility and fibroid complications, sharing the emotional, physical, and financial toll of what she calls her “Million Dollar Baby Journey.” After spending over $1,000,000 in pursuit of conception, she recounts the heartbreak, the hope, and the unwavering faith that carried her through one of the most challenging seasons of her life.

With courage and vulnerability, she shares the miraculous story of how she ultimately conceived—and how that victory transformed her pain into purpose.

Beyond her personal testimony, Coach Gessie explains how her health struggles awakened her passion for advocacy. She discusses how toxins, lifestyle, and wellness education became central to her mission, ultimately leading her to launch a company dedicated to helping families live healthier, toxin-free lives.

This episode is raw, inspiring, and empowering—a reminder that even in prolonged waiting, God can birth purpose, advocacy, and legacy.

If you’ve ever wrestled with infertility, chronic health challenges, or the weight of unanswered prayers, this conversation will strengthen your faith and ignite your hope.

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In this deeply moving episode of Dear Future Wifey, Laterras &amp; Ashley R. Whitfield sits down with health advocate and entrepreneur Coach Gessie Thompson for a transparent conversation about faith, resilience, and the fight to become a mother.
Coach Gessie opens up about her 10-year battle with infertility and fibroid complications, sharing the emotional, physical, and financial toll of what she calls her &ldquo;Million Dollar Baby Journey.&rdquo; After spending over $1,000,000 in pursuit of conception, she recounts the heartbreak, the hope, and the unwavering faith that carried her through one of the most challenging seasons of her life.
With courage and vulnerability, she shares the miraculous story of how she ultimately conceived&mdash;and how that victory transformed her pain into purpose.
Beyond her personal testimony, Coach Gessie explains how her health struggles awakened her passion for advocacy. She discusses how toxins, lifestyle, and wellness education became central to her mission, ultimately leading her to launch a company dedicated to helping families live healthier, toxin-free lives.
This episode is raw, inspiring, and empowering&mdash;a reminder that even in prolonged waiting, God can birth purpose, advocacy, and legacy.
If you&rsquo;ve ever wrestled with infertility, chronic health challenges, or the weight of unanswered prayers, this conversation will strengthen your faith and ignite your hope.
CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/coachgessie">https://www.instagram.com/coachgessie</a>
DETOX NOW 15% Discount Code: wifey <a href="https://www.thedetoxnow.com">https://www.thedetoxnow.com</a>
&nbsp;
CONNECT WITH OUR HOSTS
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https://www.instagram.com/ashleyrwhitfield
&nbsp;
ORDER LATERRAS R. WHITFIELD'S NEW BOOK "STUDENT OF LOVE"
https://www.StudentofLove.com
&nbsp;
WANNA SEE BEHIND-THE-SCENES FOOTAGE? JOIN MY PATREON
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&nbsp;
SIGN UP FOR THE MAILING LIST
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&nbsp;
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&nbsp;
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Taking Back Women's Health (Guest: Coach Gessie)

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Welcome to Dear Future Wifey Podcast

Book Promotion and Upcoming Live Event

Introducing the Dynamic Couple

The Power of Servant Leadership

Overcoming Mental Health Challenges Together

The Importance of Communication in

Marriage at a Young Age: A Successful

From Friendship to Forever

Navigating Menopause and Building a Strong

The Prevalence of Menopause

Navigating Hormonal Changes

The Importance of Consistency in

Supporting Partners Through Menopause

The Power of Hugs and Emotional Support

Love and Relationship Tour Promotion

Reconciling Family Relationships

The Value of Communication in Marriage

Closing Thoughts on Long-Term Marriage

In this unforgettable episode of Dear Future Wifey, Laterras Whitfield sits down with gospel music icons, actors, and beloved husband-and-wife duo David Mann and Tamela Mann for a powerful conversation about love, faith, and the journey of building a marriage that lasts.

 

David and Tamela reflect on the early days of their love story, including how they met while David was performing in a trio with Kirk Franklin. What began as a musical connection eventually led to years of traveling the world together while touring with Kirk Franklin and serving in ministry through music.

 

Throughout the conversation, the couple shares candid moments from their decades-long marriage—discussing the importance of faith, laughter, and choosing each other through every season. David also opens up about his mental health struggles, offering an honest look at the battles he has faced and the role Tamela’s love and support have played in his healing journey.

 

Tamela, in turn, speaks about what it means to stand beside your spouse through difficult seasons, while David proudly expresses how he remains her biggest fan, celebrating her gifts, her success, and the woman she continues to become.

 

With humor, vulnerability, and wisdom, this episode highlights the power of partnership, perseverance, and keeping God at the center of your relationship.

 

Whether you’re single, dating, or married, David and Tamela’s story is a beautiful reminder that love grows stronger when two people commit to walking through life—together.

 

 

#DearFutureWifey #DavidAndTamelaMann #KirkFranklin #Marriage #FaithAndFamily #BlackLove #LaterrasWhitfield

 

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In this unforgettable episode of Dear Future Wifey, Laterras Whitfield sits down with gospel music icons, actors, and beloved husband-and-wife duo David Mann and Tamela Mann for a powerful conversation about love, faith, and the journey of building a marriage that lasts.
&nbsp;
David and Tamela reflect on the early days of their love story, including how they met while David was performing in a trio with Kirk Franklin. What began as a musical connection eventually led to years of traveling the world together while touring with Kirk Franklin and serving in ministry through music.
&nbsp;
Throughout the conversation, the couple shares candid moments from their decades-long marriage&mdash;discussing the importance of faith, laughter, and choosing each other through every season. David also opens up about his mental health struggles, offering an honest look at the battles he has faced and the role Tamela&rsquo;s love and support have played in his healing journey.
&nbsp;
Tamela, in turn, speaks about what it means to stand beside your spouse through difficult seasons, while David proudly expresses how he remains her biggest fan, celebrating her gifts, her success, and the woman she continues to become.
&nbsp;
With humor, vulnerability, and wisdom, this episode highlights the power of partnership, perseverance, and keeping God at the center of your relationship.
&nbsp;
Whether you&rsquo;re single, dating, or married, David and Tamela&rsquo;s story is a beautiful reminder that love grows stronger when two people commit to walking through life&mdash;together.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
#DearFutureWifey #DavidAndTamelaMann #KirkFranklin #Marriage #FaithAndFamily #BlackLove #LaterrasWhitfield
&nbsp;
CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST
https://www.instagram.com/davidandtamela/
&nbsp;
CONNECT WITH OUR HOSTS
https://www.instagram.com/laterrasrwhitfield
https://www.instagram.com/ashleyrwhitfield
&nbsp;
ORDER LATERRAS R. WHITFIELD'S NEW BOOK "STUDENT OF LOVE"
https://www.StudentofLove.com
&nbsp;
WANNA SEE BEHIND-THE-SCENES FOOTAGE? JOIN MY PATREON
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&nbsp;
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&nbsp;
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&nbsp;
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&nbsp;
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Laughing Our Way (Guests: David & Tamela Mann) 

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Intro

The Preacher's Message

Welcome to Differuature Wifey Podcast

Student of Love Book Promotion

Meet Julika and Joshua

The Power of Authenticity in Ministry

The Journey to Public Courting

Prayer and Support in Relationships

Balancing Public and Private Life

Challenging Traditional Masculinity

The Path to Marriage

The First Encounter - A TikTok Connection

A Year of Longing and Preparation

The First DM - Overcoming Fear and Doubt

Julika's Perspective - A Mutual Friend and

The Power of Purpose in Relationships

The Ring Dilemma - Perfection vs. Commitment

The Promise Ring Ceremony

A Year of Dating and Growth

Key to Love: Julika's Insight

Key to Love: Josh's Perspective on Sacrifice

Introducing Kingdom Royal

Closing Remarks and Call to Action

Podcast Subscription and Support Request

Social media makes love look effortless.
But what happens behind the posts?

In this powerful episode of Dear Future Wifey, Joshua & Jalyka — the viral social media couple known for their chemistry, humor, and transparency — open up about what it really takes to build a relationship that lasts.

From sliding in the DMs to navigating purpose, pressure, and public perception, they share:

• How they knew this was “the one”
• The challenges nobody sees online
• Setting boundaries in a public relationship
• Faith, accountability, and keeping God at the center
• What dating with intention actually looks like

This conversation is real, refreshing, and deeply relatable for singles, couples, and anyone believing God for love done right.

If you’ve ever wondered how to balance influence, intimacy, and integrity — this episode is for you.

✨ Watch until the end for the advice they would give their “future spouse selves.”

Subscribe for more conversations that prepare you for the love you’re praying for.

#DearFutureWifey #JoshuaAndJalyka #ChristianDating #RelationshipGoals #FaithAndLove #KingdomMarriage

Social media makes love look effortless. But what happens behind the posts?
In this powerful episode of Dear Future Wifey, Joshua &amp; Jalyka &mdash; the viral social media couple known for their chemistry, humor, and transparency &mdash; open up about what it really takes to build a relationship that lasts.
From sliding in the DMs to navigating purpose, pressure, and public perception, they share:
&bull; How they knew this was &ldquo;the one&rdquo; &bull; The challenges nobody sees online &bull; Setting boundaries in a public relationship &bull; Faith, accountability, and keeping God at the center &bull; What dating with intention actually looks like
This conversation is real, refreshing, and deeply relatable for singles, couples, and anyone believing God for love done right.
If you&rsquo;ve ever wondered how to balance influence, intimacy, and integrity &mdash; this episode is for you.
✨ Watch until the end for the advice they would give their &ldquo;future spouse selves.&rdquo;
Subscribe for more conversations that prepare you for the love you&rsquo;re praying for.
#DearFutureWifey #JoshuaAndJalyka #ChristianDating #RelationshipGoals #FaithAndLove #KingdomMarriage

Young Love, Old Souls (Guests: Joshua Hoover & Jalyka Smith)

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Shoot Your Shot (Guests: Jay Barnett and Essence Atkins)

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