Courtney and Joshua Washington had preferences. Strong ones. And according to those preferences, they should have never ended up together. Courtney had made up her mind that she didn’t want Black children, so dating Black men wasn’t part of her plan. Joshua was equally certain about his own non-negotiable: he didn’t want to date a woman with children. Courtney had four. On paper, they were everything the other person said they didn’t want.

But sometimes God has to deliver you from your preferences before He can introduce you to His provision. In this powerful episode of "Dear Future Wifey", Courtney and Joshua unpack how God challenged their biases, dismantled their checklists, and revealed how preferences can sometimes become barriers to the very love we’ve been praying for. Their story asks a provocative question: "What if the person God has for you doesn’t look anything like the person you’ve been looking for?"

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Lisa Nichols has inspired millions to believe they are worthy of more, but when love finally showed up for her, receiving it became the real work.

In this powerful episode of Dear Future Wifey, Lisa and Marcellus Hall unpack the eight-year journey that eventually led them to love. Lisa reveals how past heartbreak caused her to prejudge Marcellus for things he had never done, creating scenarios in her mind and nearly self-sabotaging the relationship before giving him the opportunity to show her who he truly was.

Marcellus shares what it took to patiently love a woman who was still learning how to receive the very love she deserved.

This conversation explores healing, vulnerability, self-sabotage, and the difficult truth that sometimes the greatest obstacle to healthy love isn’t finding the right person. It’s believing you’re safe enough to receive them.

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Tareasa "Reesa Teesa" Johnson captivated millions with a story that sounded too unbelievable to be true. But behind the viral series was a real woman navigating heartbreak, deception, disappointment, and the painful realization that the person she loved wasn’t who she thought he was. In this powerful episode of Dear Future Wifey, Reesa Teesa sits down with Laterras and Ashley R. Whitfield for a conversation that goes beyond the headlines and viral moments.

She opens up about the emotional aftermath of her marriage, the red flags that became clearer in hindsight, and what the experience revealed about her own desires, vulnerabilities, and relationship patterns. But this conversation isn’t simply about who lied. It’s about what happens after the truth sets you free. Reesa shares how telling her story publicly changed her life, what healing looks like when millions of people know your heartbreak, and how she’s learning to trust herself again while remaining open to the possibility of healthy love.

This is the story beyond the story. It’s a journey from deception to discernment, heartbreak to healing, and becoming wiser without becoming hardened. Because sometimes the greatest lesson from loving the wrong person is finally learning how to recognize and receive the right kind of love.

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Dating has changed—but has the Church changed with it? In a culture shaped by dating apps, social media, shifting gender expectations, hookup culture, delayed marriage, and an increasing distrust between men and women, Christian singles are navigating a dating landscape unlike any generation before them. "State of Dating" is a candid panel discussion hosted at Christian Cultural Center that brings together diverse voices for an unfiltered conversation about what it means to date, build relationships, and pursue marriage while maintaining Christian values in today's culture.

The panel explores some of the questions many singles are already asking: Why does dating feel so difficult? Are our standards helping us or hurting us? Where are the marriage-minded men and women? Has the Church adequately prepared singles for healthy relationships? And how do faith, attraction, purpose, finances, sex, gender roles, healing, and expectations intersect when choosing a spouse? Rather than offering clichés or telling singles simply to "wait on God," this conversation will address the real tensions facing Christian singles and create space for honest dialogue between men and women. It's time for the Church to talk about dating the way people are actually experiencing it. Welcome to "The State of Dating".

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One of reality television's most celebrated love stories, "The Bachelorette's" Charity Lawson and Dotun Olubeko join Dear Future Wifey for a candid conversation that goes far beyond the cameras. Recorded live at the Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn, NY, the couple opens up about what it really takes to build a relationship after the final rose.

From navigating a highly public engagement to choosing growth over pressure, Charity and Dotun share why they intentionally extended their engagement, the role therapy has played in strengthening their relationship, and how they've learned to prioritize a lasting marriage over public expectations. They also reflect on the unique challenges of finding love on reality TV and whether modern dating has become more about entertainment than genuine connection.

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Recorded live at Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn, New York, this unforgettable conversation with Sarkie Ampim peels back the layers of his heart. For months, many people formed opinions about Sarkie based on viral clips and social media debates. But in this candid live interview, he addresses many of the false assumptions people have made about him, revealing the man behind the microphone.

With honesty and vulnerability, Sarkie opens up about the painful ending of his last relationship and the healing journey that followed. He reflects on the lessons, growth, accountability, and emotional work that have reshaped his perspective on love, relationships, and what it truly means to become a husband. This isn't just a conversation about dating—it's a masterclass on emotional maturity, self-awareness, and transformation.

Whether you've agreed with Sarkie in the past or questioned his viewpoints, you'll walk away with a deeper understanding of the experiences that helped shape the man he is today. If you've ever wondered what it looks like when a man chooses healing over hiding, this episode is for you. You'll be shocked to hear a man share his heart like this.

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What happens when you believe you're too broken, too flawed, or too unworthy to be loved? And what happens when love finally arrives, but fear won't let you fully embrace it?

In this powerful episode of "Dear Future Wifey", Laterras and Ashley R. Whitfield sit down with Dayron and Whitney Owens (Day & Whit) for an honest conversation about healing, trust, and building a blended family God's way. Whitney opens up about the emotional weight of being a single mother and the internal struggle of making room for another man to step into her son's life. After carrying the responsibility of motherhood alone for so long, surrendering that space wasn't easy.

She shares how fear, protectiveness, and past experiences made it difficult to trust someone else with the role she had guarded for years. Dayron vulnerably reveals his own battle with feeling undeserving of love and how those deep-rooted insecurities nearly prevented him from embracing the relationship God had for him. Together, they discuss how confronting feelings of unworthiness, extending grace, and choosing vulnerability transformed not only their relationship but their family.

If you've ever questioned your value, struggled to trust after heartbreak, or wondered how to successfully blend love and parenthood, this conversation will remind you that healing often begins where fear ends. This is a story of redemption, restoration, and discovering that the love you've been praying for may require you to first believe you're worthy enough to receive it.

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What happened next became a testimony of God's faithfulness.

This conversation is filled with transparency, hope, healing, and proof that even after devastating loss, God still has the final word. If you've ever wrestled with commitment, endured heartbreak, or wondered whether God still performs miracles, this episode will strengthen your faith and remind you that your story isn't over.

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Has social media changed love forever? Is marriage still worth pursuing? Can healthy relationships actually survive in today's culture?

At the BCI Conference, Laterras R. Whitfield brings together an incredible lineup of voices for one unforgettable conversation featuring Haley & Mondarius Black, Will Johnson, Dallace Tyrae, Jermone Glenn, Lady Erica Glenn, Tianna Clark, and Careya Pace.

From dating and singleness to marriage, purpose, healing, and faith, this powerhouse panel doesn't shy away from the hard questions. Together, they discuss red flags, relationship expectations, waiting on God's timing, navigating modern dating, building trust, and what it truly takes to cultivate lasting, Christ-centered love.

Filled with transparency, laughter, challenging perspectives, and practical wisdom, this live discussion is for anyone who has ever questioned whether genuine love still exists or wondered how to prepare for the relationship God has for them.

Whether you're single, dating, engaged, or married, this episode will leave you thinking differently about love, commitment, and God's design for healthy relationships.

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Watch until the end because one answer just might change the way you view love forever.

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What happens when God asks you to leave everything familiar in order to step into everything He promised?

This week on Dear Future Wifey, Charles and Jonsi McGill sit down with Laterras & Ashley R. Whitfield for an inspiring conversation that redefines what it means to become your spouse's greatest teammate. In an episode appropriately titled "Dear Future Business Partner," they reveal how obedience to God laid the foundation for both a thriving marriage and a thriving business. Before becoming successful entrepreneurs, Charles served as a school principal while Jonsi embraced the calling of motherhood. Together, they made the courageous decision to leave behind the security of their careers to pursue the vision God placed in their hearts. Along the way, they discovered that the strongest business partnership begins with an even stronger marriage.

From navigating the pressures of entrepreneurship to protecting the covenant of their relationship, the McGills share how they refused to let success come at the expense of their love. Their journey proves that when God is the CEO of your life, your marriage can flourish while your purpose expands. Whether you're building a business with your spouse, preparing for marriage, or simply believing God for the courage to follow His calling, "Dear Future Business Partner" is a powerful reminder that the best partnerships are built on faith, obedience, and a shared commitment to God's purpose.

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On this episode, we meet Craig and Khadijah Shareef. In their mid-twenties, Khadijah asked Craig to fill out an “application” just to date her. He didn’t have much at the time—working a low-paying job—but she saw his character beyond finances. Now, Craig thrives in his career, and together they’ve built a marriage rooted in intentional choices. We’ll dive into how that initial “application” became a blueprint for their lasting love.

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