Accountability takes centerstage in this transformative episode with Dre and Breanna Smith. Married less than 4 years, their road to "I do" was a journey of healing, patience, and restorative love. Watch and see how God brought deliverance to their lives and how they made a promise to "Wait to Consummate."

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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.

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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.

Wait to Consummate (Guests: Dre & Breanna Smith)

Setting the Stage for a Powerful Conversation

The Jakes Family Legacy

Cora's Unique Personality and Faith Journey

Growing Up in a Prominent Ministry Family

Discovering One's Calling and Purpose

Overcoming Challenges and Finding Purpose

Sharing a Difficult Family Secret

The Importance of Motherhood and Adoption

Cora's Adoption Journey: Amari's Story

Jason's Adoption Experience: A Bumpy Route

Cora's Perspective on Adoption and Parenting

Dating After Divorce: Cora's Requirements

The Importance of Emotional Maturity in Men

Cora's Dating Preferences and Deal-Breakers

The Role of a Wife: Incubator of Vision

Cora's Heart for People and Her Father's

Closing Thoughts and Prayer

The Power of Broken Love

A Key to Love

Reflecting on the Episode

Faith and Communication in Love

Kingdom Royal - A Home for Foster Boys

Closing Thoughts and Call to Action

In this deeply vulnerable episode of Dear Future Wifey, Laterras Whitfield sits down with Cora Jakes for one of her most transparent conversations to date.

Cora courageously opens up about her decision to speak publicly about her divorce and the abuse her daughter survived, sharing how her family is walking through healing, restoration, and faith in the aftermath. With grace and honesty, she discusses the cost of silence, the power of truth, and what healing looks like when the wounds are personal and public.

The conversation also explores what it was like growing up as Bishop T.D. Jakes’ daughter, including the internal struggle of losing her own sense of identity as her father’s name became globally recognized. Cora reflects on carrying expectations, navigating visibility, and finding her voice beyond the weight of a famous last name.

Additionally, she shares about her role as the family intercessor—the unseen spiritual labor, the emotional weight it carries, and how prayer became both her refuge and responsibility.

This episode is raw, redemptive, and necessary—a powerful reminder that healing is not linear, faith doesn’t eliminate pain, and courage sometimes looks like telling the truth out loud.

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In this deeply vulnerable episode of Dear Future Wifey, Laterras Whitfield sits down with Cora Jakes for one of her most transparent conversations to date.
Cora courageously opens up about her decision to speak publicly about her divorce and the abuse her daughter survived, sharing how her family is walking through healing, restoration, and faith in the aftermath. With grace and honesty, she discusses the cost of silence, the power of truth, and what healing looks like when the wounds are personal and public.
The conversation also explores what it was like growing up as Bishop T.D. Jakes&rsquo; daughter, including the internal struggle of losing her own sense of identity as her father&rsquo;s name became globally recognized. Cora reflects on carrying expectations, navigating visibility, and finding her voice beyond the weight of a famous last name.
Additionally, she shares about her role as the family intercessor&mdash;the unseen spiritual labor, the emotional weight it carries, and how prayer became both her refuge and responsibility.
This episode is raw, redemptive, and necessary&mdash;a powerful reminder that healing is not linear, faith doesn&rsquo;t eliminate pain, and courage sometimes looks like telling the truth out loud.
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Unshakable Faith (Guest: Cora Jakes) 

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In this powerful and transparent episode of Dear Future Wifey, Laterras Whitfield and Ashley sit down with Kenneth & Tasha Cobbs Leonard for a conversation that feels less like a podcast and more like a full-blown marriage seminar.

Kenneth and Tasha open up about how friendship became the foundation of their forever, while also diving into real-time cultural and kingdom conversations. Tasha passionately defends Dr. Karri Bryant, shares her heart behind conversations on modesty, and brings wisdom with both grace and clarity.

The couple also discusses:

1. How they manage and build their businesses together

2. The “why” behind their healthy lifestyle transformation

3. The vision and heart behind their church, The Purpose Place

4. What it really takes to steward marriage, health, faith, and purpose at the same time

By the end of the episode, Laterras and Ashley admit it felt like they’d just attended a marriage seminar — full of practical gems, spiritual insight, and real-life wisdom every couple (and future couple) needs.

Whether you’re married, preparing for marriage, or simply believing God for healthy love, this episode will challenge and encourage you.

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In this powerful and transparent episode of Dear Future Wifey, Laterras Whitfield and Ashley sit down with Kenneth &amp; Tasha Cobbs Leonard for a conversation that feels less like a podcast and more like a full-blown marriage seminar.
Kenneth and Tasha open up about how friendship became the foundation of their forever, while also diving into real-time cultural and kingdom conversations. Tasha passionately defends Dr. Karri Bryant, shares her heart behind conversations on modesty, and brings wisdom with both grace and clarity.
The couple also discusses:
1. How they manage and build their businesses together
2. The &ldquo;why&rdquo; behind their healthy lifestyle transformation
3. The vision and heart behind their church, The Purpose Place
4. What it really takes to steward marriage, health, faith, and purpose at the same time
By the end of the episode, Laterras and Ashley admit it felt like they&rsquo;d just attended a marriage seminar &mdash; full of practical gems, spiritual insight, and real-life wisdom every couple (and future couple) needs.
Whether you&rsquo;re married, preparing for marriage, or simply believing God for healthy love, this episode will challenge and encourage you.
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🎧 Available on all podcast platforms.
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From Friendship To Forever (Guests: Kenneth & Tasha Cobbs Leonard)

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Season 11 of Dear Future Wifey Podcast kicks off with a historic moment. After five years of hosting the podcast solo, Laterras R. Whitfield welcomes his new bride, Ashley R. Whitfield, as his co-host for the very first time. Together, they sit on the iconic yellow couch to introduce a brand-new season and a brand-new dynamic.

In this episode, Laterras and Ashley are interviewed by their pre-marital counselor, Love McPherson. They open up about their mystery bride engagement and how their love story unfolded behind the scenes. They dive deep into their inner children, exploring how childhood experiences shape our appetite for love, intimacy, and connection. The couple also shares how they started dating and what it looked like navigating purpose, timing, and trust along the way.

And of course, they answer the question everyone’s been wondering since the wedding… how is married life really going?

This conversation is honest, reflective, and full of insight for anyone navigating love, healing, and commitment. Welcome to a new era of Dear Future Wifey.

 

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Season 11 of Dear Future Wifey Podcast kicks off with a historic moment. After five years of hosting the podcast solo, Laterras R. Whitfield welcomes his new bride, Ashley R. Whitfield, as his co-host for the very first time. Together, they sit on the iconic yellow couch to introduce a brand-new season and a brand-new dynamic.
In this episode, Laterras and Ashley are interviewed by their pre-marital counselor, Love McPherson. They open up about their mystery bride engagement and how their love story unfolded behind the scenes. They dive deep into their inner children, exploring how childhood experiences shape our appetite for love, intimacy, and connection. The couple also shares how they started dating and what it looked like navigating purpose, timing, and trust along the way.
And of course, they answer the question everyone&rsquo;s been wondering since the wedding&hellip; how is married life really going?
This conversation is honest, reflective, and full of insight for anyone navigating love, healing, and commitment. Welcome to a new era of Dear Future Wifey.
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Our Journey To The Altar (Guests: Ashley & Laterras R. Whitfield & Love Mcpherson)

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Wait to Consummate (Guests: Dre & Breanna Smith)

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