Choose Love: Extraordinary Love Stories

Veronica Grant | Love and Life Coach

On today’s episode of Choose Love, we meet Veronica Grant of the Love Life Connection podcast. We travel through Veronica's journey to become a love and life coach. She began as a yoga, fitness, and health coach but noticed that many of her clients had unhealthy thoughts regarding love and body image. She then decided to begin her love and life business.  In this episode, you will learn how to unlock your authentic self and what happens when you don't. Veronica will also discuss focusing on...

Savaun (The Savvy Mommie) and Chad | The Wisdom Couple

On today’s episode of Choose Love, we meet Savaun and Chad, who met while completing two different graduate programs. An unlikely encounter at a mixer set into action months of chance interactions that ended with a sizzling courtship. They have contrasting accounts of their first official meeting, but one thing is for sure they had a connection and exchanged numbers. After almost breaking up and two ultimatums, they couldn’t be happier with their decisions.  In this episode, you will discov...

Jessica | Meeting Prince Charming after Trauma

Jessica describes her relationship status as married and happy! And after 11 years the young couple is still going strong.  On today’s episode of Choose Love, you will meet Jessica who chronicles her life when she met the love of her life at 14 but stopped talking to him when he turned 18 and she was 15. Once Jessica turned 17, she almost missed out on the opportunity to reconnect with her future husband again.  We will learn how his love helped Jessica deal with childhood trauma, thoughts...

Eloise | Love after Abuse

On today’s episode of Choose Love, we meet Eloise, who found out that God can drop the love of your life right in your lap.  After marrying at 17, Eloise was in an emotionally and physically abusive relationship. Three children later, her marriage ended when her husband went to prison and she moved to Georgia. As a single mom of three young children, Eloise found herself struggling and contemplating suicide. However, movie nights with a friend became a bright spot in her week.  After putt...

Parentacons | A Modern Day Bromance

What do the words Star Wars, fatherhood, and friendship have in common? They perfectly describe the relationship between Ian, Derrick, and Jay.  With a friendship dating back to 2005, Derrick and Jay bonded over arriving early to a new Star Wars prequel movie. At the end of the night, they exchanged numbers and a long friendship began. 10 years later (with the help of Ian’s wife) Ian became the 3rd member of this Star Wars mega fan bromance.  On today’s episode of ChooseLove you will learn...

Juliette and Tahin | Love at First Sight

Today’s episode of ChooseLove features Be Your Change Podcast executive producer and host, Juliette Roy. She describes her love at first sight romance in France.  During a chance meeting at a work dinner, French Juliette met Indian American Tahin. Juliette was smitten and waited around all day to make sure she gave her future husband her phone number. After an amazing week together and a weekend in Paris, they knew they belonged together, but it wasn’t an easy road.  Long distance made the...

Tim + Bea | Finding Love after 40

On today’s episode of ChooseLove, you will meet partners in crime, partners in life, equals, and soulmates in life, Tim and Bea. After Bea accidentally click on Tim’s online dating profile, the stars aligned and the rest was history. After 10 years together they have learned from previous relationships that they must continuously nurture their relationship. Spending the first year finding mindful activities to do together from travel to service has bonded them.  They will discuss the import...

Amanda | Millennial Christian Dating

As single, as it gets, is how Amanda would describe her dating life. She’s finding it difficult being single, dating, and Christian, but she’s working on it. On today’s episode of ChooseLove, you will meet Amanda who’s looking to find her match in life and religion. We will discover how she consistently works to find vulnerability and trust that Christ will bring her someone who will love her for who she is. She will also discuss working on yourself before marriage, truly learning to get to...

Jannell + Chris | An Air Force Pilot’s Love Expedition

On today’s episode of ChooseLove, you will meet Jannell and Chris, whose love is still going strong after 20 years! After meeting and marrying while in the Air Force Academy they have learned from each other and pushed one another to be better people. Through professional and personal sacrifices, children, and living apart for years Jannell and Chris have learned to work together and harmonize to create a life together that will stand the test of time. The story was curated by Tenisha. F...

Eleanor and Andy

Eleanor + Andy | From Misunderstandings to Love

When you meet on a dating app and have an awkward initial interaction on your first coffee date, you never know how things will work out, but Andy and Elanor left that date wanting more. After a few dates with no hiccups and great conversation, Elanor knew this was her guy. But an early misunderstanding almost unraveled it all. On today’s episode on ChooseLove, you will meet Andy and Elanor, whose first date foreshadowed the rest of their relationship. Through therapy, vulnerability learnin...

Ty + CJ | A Story of Loss, Love, and Long Distance

On today’s episode of ChooseLove, we meet Ty and CJ and discover how love works during long distances, both time and location. When you become each other's best friend, muse, and confidant you know you want to remain in each other life, but how do you accomplish that hours away for 5 years? Well, you learn to communicate very early in the relationship.  Through ups and down, loss, distance, therapy, and a life apart, the A-type and laid-back personality couple finally made it to the same ci...

Roger Butler | Love Advice from a Sexpert

Follow your passion and make that your business is the mantra of Roger, a sexpert from Australia who loves to help people. Roger also runs the podcast Curious Conversations about Sex. On today’s episode of ChooseLove, we will meet Roger, who teaches sex education courses from playful sex game therapy to BDSM and workshops that range from handling conflict to spanking. You will learn about communication being the key to great sex, “Listen to your body and shut off your brain.” We learn abou...

Bianca + Julian | A Rom Com Type of Love

Do you believe in fate? Well then, you're in for a treat! On today's episode, we're exploring what happens when the stars align just right in Bianca and Julian's love story. Their story challenges everything you thought you knew about the magic behind rom-coms and what the makings in happily ever after are made of:  In a relationship -- check Older woman -- check Girl asks the guy out (not once, not twice, but three times before he says yes) -- check Long distance -- check Breakups -- ...

Welcome to Season 2!

Hello and welcome back to the Choose Love Podcast!  In this episode podcast creator, Tenisha Nicole, is giving a little backstory about the origin story of the show and a sneak peak of what's to come in Season 2! We are so excited to be back and share even more amazing love stories in this new season. To share / submit your love story or let us know what you thought of the episode, email us at [email protected]. Make sure to put 'Choose Love Guest' in the subject line. We'd love to ...

Melissa + Joshua | Choose Your Own Adventure

On today's episode, Melissa, an Executive Life Coach who helps successful and motivated LGBTQ+ individuals to take their life and career to the next level through the use of goal setting and therapeutic techniques, shares her side of her love story with husband, Joshua. Their love story is about creating a nontraditional relationship that speaks to who they both are as individuals and as partners. You'll also hear about how they overcame family tensions to build a happy life together. You c...

Melissa + Joshua | A Non-Traditional Love Story

On today's episode, Melissa, an Executive Life Coach who helps successful and motivated LGBTQ+ individuals to take their life and career to the next level through the use of goal setting and therapeutic techniques, shares her side of her love story with husband, Joshua. Their love story is about creating a nontraditional relationship that speaks to who they both are as individuals and as partners. You'll also hear about how they overcame family tensions to build a happy life together. You c...

Anna + Wesley | Why You Should Consider Swiping Right

This warm and open couple show how important honesty and having fun is in their relationship. They met on Tinder and claim they are living proof that online dating works. The two were recently married in September 2019. Listen in to hear about how the stars aligned and they embarked on love's biggest journey together. The couple was interviewed by Stephen. Follow us on Instagram for updates at https://www.instagram.com/chooselovepodcast or check out our website at www.chooselovepodcast.com...

Sarah + Andy | What Happens in Vegas...

What happens stays in Vegas, right? Unless it involves falling in love. The two met when Andy, on a typical Vegas boys trip with his friends, spotted Sarah from across the room at The Red Square Bar. Andy's wingman was immediately on the job, chatting up Sarah's parents, who she was on day trip with. This is the story of how a quick 15-minute chat with a stranger in Vegas gave birth to 16 years of love and two beautiful sons. Through the chaos of life, Sarah and Andy have learned that it's i...

Jamie + Jesse | All Roads Lead Back to Alameda

The paths of Jamie and Jesse had crossed many times before they had ever officially met. The two finally met while working at a haunted house in Las Vegas, Nevada and immediately bonded over their shared hometown of Alameda, California. Before long, they had come to learn that as children they lived just a couple blocks away from each other. Jamie can recall being woken up by chickens in the early morning, which, just happened to be owned by Jesse's grandmothers. Come to find out, they actua...

Jamie + Jesse | All Roads Lead to Alameda

The paths of Jamie and Jesse had crossed many times before they had ever officially met. The two finally met while working at a haunted house in Las Vegas, Nevada and immediately bonded over their shared hometown of Alameda, California. Before long, they had come to learn that as children they lived just a couple blocks away from each other. Jamie can recall being woken up by chickens in the early morning, which, just happened to be owned by Jesse's grandmothers. Come to find out, they actua...

Kristin + Brett | A Lucky Bumble Love Story

Brett and Kristin's love story is a compilation of magical moments. The two have learned to appreciate the small moments as they've learned how to navigate a relationship with two people at different places in life when it comes to faith and career. When they met, Brett was the band director at a high school in northern Indiana who was renewing his commitment to his faith, while Kristin was in search of someone with a faith as strong as hers as she was finishing up her education degree. They...

Ayanna + Ron | A Mystical Twin Flame Love Story

It all began with a past-life regression to uncover truths of Ayanna's soul story. It was then she learned that after many years of intentional singleness, her soul mate was still on planet earth. Their first meeting was just three weeks after the regression session. At face value, the two appeared to be polar opposites, but the more they connected the more they realized how much they had in common. They began to uncover a slew of synchronicities and it started to feel like their souls had b...

Candice + Luke | Love, Intimacy, and Radical Transparency

Candice Smith and her partner Luke had two first dates because the first one came too soon after Candice's very bad breakup with an ex. But this series of experiences made her ready to practice radically transparent honesty with Luke. They learned that intimacy is like a garden that needs to be nurtured and watered. The sum of the little things that we do has a big impact on the relationship over time. Our actions can make love flourish - or not. In this episode, we uncover how one couple's...

Candice + Luke | Radical Transparency

Candice Smith and her partner Luke had two first dates because the first one came too soon after Candice's very bad breakup with an ex. But this series of experiences made her ready to practice radically transparent honesty with Luke. They learned that intimacy is like a garden that needs to be nurtured and watered. The sum of the little things that we do has a big impact on the relationship over time. Our actions can make love flourish - or not. In this episode, we uncover how one couple's...

Welcome to Choose Love!

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Elise + Ben | A Buzzworthy Love Story

Elise and Ben first met at work and became fast friends. Both were in a relationship at the time, but soon after they both became single. While focusing on healing from their recent breakups, they remained friends and helped each other through it. They began tackling their bucketlist items together. The more they learned about each other, the more they fell in love. One special night at a state fair while they were having their caricatures drawn, Elise whispered to the artist asking if he co...

Madeline + Markus | Natural Family Planning

Marcus and Madeline did long distance for years before ever getting married. Right after getting married, they moved across the country and had to restart their lives. Madeline is an entrepreneur and the couple is Catholic. A huge part of their marriage is Natural Family Planning. Madeline is apart of a group of young women who advocate and share their experiences with NFP about the most intimate and sometimes the toughest parts of marriage – sex, fertility and creating families. The couple ...

Myranda + Grant | Persistence in Love and Hearing

Grant was the first person in history to receive a cochlear implant as an infant. He was born deaf and had an unprecedented surgery that allows him the ability to hear in one ear. Fast-forward to high school. Myranda was the new girl at school and Grant almost immediately developed a crush. But when he asked Myranda out, she said no. A few years later, they met again at a wedding and something clicked. They started dating and, within the first week of their new relationship, were faced with ...

Johnna + Chris | A Toast to Love

Johnna and Chris Farrel met in high school, but being just one year apart made Chris invisible to Johnna as a love interest. He was just her best friend's immature younger cousin. But he kept his eye on her and finally made a move when she was in college. Even so, it took years plus some difficult long distance negotiating before they were married. Three children and a few trials later, Johnna and Chris can definitely say they are now truly in love. Find out how this love story developed and...

Taeler + Kolton | Falling in Love with the Boy Next Door

This love story is unlike any other. Taeler and Kolton's grew up together and since their moms were best friends they were pretty much attached to the hip. Their childhood was pretty much a compilation of camping trips, Disneyland adventures, and some innocent flirtatious competition. They were close and got to know each other well over the years from childhood and now into adulthood, but nothing serious ever came of it until Kolton decided to turn up the romance. They began dating and Tael...

Taeler + Kolton | The Boy Next Door

This love story is unlike any other. Taeler and Kolton's grew up together and since their moms were best friends they were pretty much attached to the hip. Their childhood was pretty much a compilation of camping trips, Disneyland adventures, and some innocent flirtatious competition. They were close and got to know each other well over the years from childhood and now into adulthood, but nothing serious ever came of it until Kolton decided to turn up the romance. They began dating and Tael...

Laura + Michael | The Keys to Love

There's no such thing as a perfect love, but with perseverance and communication you can overcome almost any obstacle. Even after you fall in love, the world continues to spin around you and life continues to happen. With that comes trials and tribulations that will test and tempt you both. Sometimes it can be easy to give up and waive the white flag, but sometimes it's even better to hunker down and stand firmly together. Join us for a new episode with Michael and Laura as they share their ...

Aleisha + Rich | The Anti-Bridezilla

In this episode, we explore the love story of Aleisha and Rich, the lovers behind the Bridechilla podcast. Their love story started with happy coincidence and a witty Facebook comment. One thing led to another and they decided to start dating in a long distance relationship. After a few months, they decided to meet in person for the first time and had an amazing European adventure. The rest is pretty much history. Being together all these years has taught them that the journey of love can be...

Aleisha + Rich | The Bridechilla Love Story

In this episode, we explore the love story of Aleisha and Rich, the lovers behind the Bridechilla podcast. Their love story started with happy coincidence and a witty Facebook comment. One thing led to another and they decided to start dating in a long distance relationship. After a few months, they decided to meet in person for the first time and had an amazing European adventure. The rest is pretty much history. Being together all these years has taught them that the journey of love can be...

Meg + Steve | The Secret Life of Love

The funny thing about meeting your soulmate is that no matter how ill-prepared or unsure you are, when it comes your way it's like nothing else matters. 16 years, 14 states, nine cars, eight homes, three graduate degrees, and 120 months without arrest for the disappearance of the chocolate bunny later these two know just how special it is to create new milestones with the one you love. Their love has allowed them to share so many special moments that only they know about and can understand, ...

Preeth + Vinita | It Goes Down in the DMs

Love in the age of the internet can sometimes be confusing and scary, but if you are open to it and lucky enough, it can lead to a beautiful love story. This is the story of how sliding into the DMs, a Yorkie named Chewie, and most of all commitment brought together two lovebirds from opposite coasts. The story is narrated by Ekanem. You can follow Vinita (wife-to-be) @omgvinita, Preeth (husband-to-be) @itspreethkumar, and the Yorkie named Chewie (life of the party) @chewietheyorkieee Foll...

Veronica + Louis | A Foundation of Faith

Veronica and Louis Collins have a strong grasp on their faith and love for one another. Veronica is currently serving in the Air Force and is also an up and coming internet personality. Louis is a counselor who has a passion to lead people along the right path. The couple teach us the importance of having faith, love, and independence in a healthy marriage. The story is narrated by Eddie. Follow us on Instagram for updates at https://www.instagram.com/chooselovepodcast To share your stor...

Crystal + Ramsey | The Rules of Engagement

As chance would have it Crystal and Ramsey met on a random night in college. There was instant chemistry and they talked all night, but nothing really came of it until six months later. To their surprise, they were reunited when they found out they'd be neighbors in a frat house the following summer. The rest is pretty much history. The two are now engaged and are just months away from tying knot. Crystal and Ramsey were interviewed by Stephen. Follow us on Instagram for updates at https:...

Britt + Anthony | The Law of Attraction

What started as a joke with a coworker in the office about her hot brother, led to a whirlwind romance. Two children and many years later, the best part about their love is that Britt and Anthony choose each other. Not just on the day they said their vows, but everyday after that. Even when the going got tough. There will be hills to climb and obstacles to overcome, but love and finding a true partner is the greatest gift. The story is narrated by Stephen. Follow us on Instagram for updat...

Kris + Steve | When Lightning Strikes Twice

There is an old saying that if you love someone then let them go, for if they return, they were always yours. Kris and Steve Beall teach us that true love doesn't fade over time, and that lightning really can strike twice. The story is narrated by Eddie. Follow us on Instagram for updates at https://www.instagram.com/chooselovepodcast To share your story or let us know what you thought of the episode, email us at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you! Chat with us on F...

Mikella + Nason | From Childhood Enemies to Lovers

You never know when you are going to meet your person. For many years, Mikella and Nason were just acquaintances, neighbors, classmates, and participants of an unforgettable one-sided water balloon fight when they were fourteen. Whatever forces bring two people together took their time with these two. But when they least expected it, it just happened. They fell in love. Sometimes life is like that, it has its own plans and we're just along for the ride. The story is narrated by Mikella. F...

Vignatha + Stephen | An OkCupid Love Story

The love story of Vignatha and Stephen is the epitome of the wonders of modern technology. The two could not be more different on paper, but thanks to OkCupid they were able to dig deeper beyond the surface and fall madly in love with one another. Their story is an illustration of what it means to take a chance on love, persist through the challenges, and appreciate one another's differences. The story is narrated by Stephen. Follow us on Instagram for updates at https://www.instagram.com...

Kelly + Michael Allen | Fate and Funnel Cakes

The love story of Kelly and Michael Allen dates back to a fateful encounter at a funnel cake stand in 1984. Thirty-four years and two children later, their love is still full of joy, laughter, and adventure. The story is narrated by their son, Eddie. Follow us on Instagram for updates at https://www.instagram.com/chooselovepodcast To share your story or Let us know what you thought of the episode, email us at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you! Chat with us on Flick...