How Married Are You?
224 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsYou may know Glen from Beleaf in Fatherhood where he gives a real life perspective of life as a stay at home parent. This podcast is an extension of his youtube series, where he & Yvette sit down on a weekly basis to share their parenting and marriage experiences as a unit.
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HMAY?! 024| Regrets of Our Engagement!
February 01, 2019 19:42 - 41 minutes - 77.8 MBOne of the things we love about the listeners of this podcast is that you’re not all married. In this episode of #HowMarriedAreYou, we are specifically talking to those of you who are engaged to be married or plan to get married one day sooner or later. We reflect on our engagement process to share what we would have done differently, lessons we learned, and the things we would suggest everyone do when engaged and planning a wedding. It was such a long time ago, so let us know if we should d...
HMAY?! 023| Our Thoughts on "Surviving R. Kelly"
January 24, 2019 05:29 - 45 minutes - 84.1 MBIn this episode of #HowMarriedAreYou, we talk about how we feel after watching the #SurvingRKelly Lifetime documentary series. We are now on YouTube!!! If you'd like to watch this podcast episode or any others before it, go subscribe to our YouTube Channel, How Married are You?! We love to hear your thoughts and feedback on the topics we discuss, please follow us on IG (@howmarriedareyou) so you can share your reactions to each of the episodes. You can also follow the fam bam here: Glen: ...
HMAY?! 022| We're Debt Free!!!
January 17, 2019 03:04 - 36 minutes - 67.8 MBIn this episode of #HowMarriedAreYou, we share our exciting news of becoming Debt Free (outside of having a mortgage). We talk about the journey to becoming debt free and what our next steps will be. Our hope is that you would be encouraged by our journey and feel like it's possible for you too! Over at our Beleaf in Fatherhood channel, we share some intimate moments from the day we paid off the last of student loans. Click here to watch! We are now on YouTube!!! If you'd like to watch thi...
HMAY?! 021| Why We Choose to "Celebrate"
January 10, 2019 07:28 - 28 minutes - 33.1 MBIt's that time of year again when there's a lot of hype surrounding setting goals, making resolutions and creating new habits. In this episode of #HowMarriedAreYou, we share one of the things we do each year which is choosing a word together for the year. Last year our word was gratitude. This year we chose the word "celebrate." Listen in as we share what led us to making this our word for the year. >> Click here for Pat's Sermon! We are now on YouTube!!! If you'd like to watch this podca...
HMAY?! 020| Why Have Kids in 2019
December 28, 2018 07:19 - 39 minutes - 44.8 MBThis episode of How Married Are You was prompted after we watched #TheBeastCast episode on whether or not they desire to have kids. The first time we sat down to watch it, we could not get through the entire episode. We later decided to finish watching it, then felt like we needed to share our thoughts on how having children in this day and age is worthwhile. We love to hear your thoughts and feedback on the topics we discuss, please follow us on IG (@howmarriedareyou) so you can share you...
HMAY?! 019| We're Having a Baby!!!
December 20, 2018 15:38 - 35 minutes - 65.7 MBIn this episode, we announce we're having a baby!!! This will be #4 for us, so this comes with so many thoughts, feelings, hopes, etc. We figured we'd process out loud with you all how we're feeling about the anticipated arrival of #4, and we share about the possibility of more children after this. Thanks for listening! Words of affirmation is our love language, so feel free to send us a voicemail on the anchor app linked below or record an audio message to our DM's on the #HMAY instagram ...
HMAY?! 018| Withholding Sex Because of Weight Gain
December 14, 2018 04:36 - 35 minutes - 66 MBIn this episode we share an Instagram post that has been circling around the internet about a husband who's withholding sex because his wife gained weight. Thanks for listening! Words of affirmation is our love language, so feel free to send us a voicemail on the anchor app linked below or record an audio message to our DM's on the #HMAY instagram page (also linked below). Don't forget to follow us on Instagram, The Podcast Glen Yvette The Kiddos The Homie, @FrankPuppet Also, don't f...
HMAY? 017| 8 Facts About Love & Marriage in America
December 06, 2018 15:58 - 46 minutes - 106 MBThe landscape of relationships in America has shifted dramatically in recent decades. From cohabitation to same-sex marriage to interracial and interethnic marriage, according to the Pew Research Center. We respond to their list of 8 facts about love and marriage in America. Article: http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/02/13/8-facts-about-love-and-marriage/ Thanks for listening! Words of affirmation is our love language, so feel free to send us a voicemail on the anchor app linked b...
HMAY? 016| Relating to Mr. & Mrs. Smith
October 29, 2018 17:38 - 30 minutes - 56 MBOn this episode of HMAY?!, we watch part one of the Red Table Talk discussion, Becoming Mr. & Mrs. Smith! We discuss how we can relate to Will & Jada and also share some other things on our minds in this season that we're in. Thanks for listening! Words of affirmation is our love language, so feel free to send us a voicemail on the anchor app linked below or record an audio message to our DM's on the #HMAY instagram page (also linked below). Don't forget to follow us on Instagram, The Pod...
HMAY? 015| Why everyone should have a mentor couple!
October 19, 2018 00:04 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBIn this episode we dive into discussion about how having a mentor couple has helped to safeguard our marriage, give us a safe place to work through issues and look forward to our future. Thanks for listening! Words of affirmation is our love language, so feel free to send us a voicemail on the anchor app linked below or record an audio message to our DM's on the #HMAY instagram page (also linked below). Don't forget to follow us on Instagram, The Podcast Glen Yvette The Kiddos The Hom...
HMAY? 014| Is he really "The One???"
October 12, 2018 05:08 - 38 minutes - 71.6 MBIn this episode we discuss whether or not each of us is "the one." Even further, we dive into the idea of "soulmates." Thanks for listening! Words of affirmation is our love language, so feel free to send us a voicemail on the anchor app linked below or record an audio message to our DM's on the #HMAY instagram page (also linked below). Don't forget to follow us on Instagram, The Podcast Glen Yvette The Kiddos The Homie, @FrankPuppet Also, don't forget to check us out on YouTube @ Be...
HMAY? 013 To tell or not to tell when we've been hit on
October 04, 2018 16:46 - 41 minutes - 76.7 MBYou ever experience the dilemma of how much to share? Do you tell your significant other EVERY time someone hits on you? In this episode, we discuss the hot topic of whether or not to tell your spouse every time you've been hit on! Glen wants to know all, while Yvette doesn't think it's necessary to tell all. Thanks for listening! Words of affirmation is our love language, so feel free to send us a voicemail on the anchor app linked below or record an audio message to our DM's on the #HMAY...
HMAY? 012 My son told me "I don't spend enough time w/ family"
September 14, 2018 19:45 - 37 minutes - 85.7 MBSomething we'd like to instill in our children from a young age is that they can talk to us. We want them to feel comfortable coming to us to communicate their feelings, thoughts and opinions. Simultaneously, we want them to understand that while we are receptive to their expression, we are still their parents and we are responsible for their growth and development and will respond as such with Love. In This Episode, we share how Theo (our oldest) approached Glen about his work/life balance....
HMAY? 011 Love The Culture Not Just the Color (Interracial)
September 07, 2018 04:15 - 36 minutes - 66.9 MBIn this episode we sum up our thoughts on the interracial dating conversation based off of your responses to our previous podcasts. Thanks for listening! Words of affirmation is our love language, so feel free to send us a voicemail on the anchor app linked below or record an audio message to our DM's on the #HMAY instagram page (also linked below). Don't forget to follow us on Instagram, The Podcast Glen Yvette The Kiddos The Homie, @FrankPuppet Also, don't forget to check us out on...
HMAY? 010 Why we only dated black people. PART TWO
August 30, 2018 14:48 - 29 minutes - 55.6 MBIn today’s episode, the discussion of why we were never in interracial relationships continues. Yvette admits that she would like to move to give her children more opportunities to see themselves in their peers. Thanks for listening! Words of affirmation is our love language, so feel free to send us a voicemail on the anchor app linked below or record an audio message to our DM's on the #HMAY instagram page (also linked below). Don't forget to follow us on Instagram, The Podcast Glen Yv...
HMAY? 009 Why we only dated black people.
August 24, 2018 20:05 - 31 minutes - 71.9 MBEveryone has their preferences when looking for a romantic relationship. We have things that we are willing to compromise on and things that we will not compromise on. In today’s episode, we discuss why we were never in interracial relationships. Before you get upset and call us racists, please tune in to hear our thoughts on why this was a preference of ours. This is part 1 of what turned into a 3-part discussion. Thanks for listening! Words of affirmation is our love language, so feel fre...
HMAY? 008 We’re not doing well
August 16, 2018 14:36 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBHow often do you check in with your significant other? In today’s discussion, we check in on each other. Listen in to find out how we’re doing. Thanks for listening! Words of affirmation is our love language, so feel free to send us a voicemail on the anchor app linked below or record an audio message to our DM's on the #HMAY instagram page (also linked below). Don't forget to follow us on Instagram, The Podcast Glen Yvette The Kiddos The Homie, @FrankPuppet Also, don't forget to che...
HMAY? 007 Why we waited to have sex
August 11, 2018 02:55 - 45 minutes - 83.6 MBIn this episode of #HowMarriedAreYou, we share our experience dating and entering into marriage with only one of us having been a virgin. We discuss the challenges of abstaining while dating, and boundaries we set up to maintain that abstinence. We also dive deep into why we abstained from sex before marriage, as well as the challenges we had to overcome when married. Here are a couple links we mention in the video. Yvette talks about her blog: Mrs. Melanin Exposed The book Glen mentions...
HMAY? 006 Who should I listen to... My Husband or My Family?
August 03, 2018 08:13 - 44 minutes - 51 MBScripture says, "Therefore shall a man LEAVE his father and his mother, and shall CLEAVE unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh." (Genesis 2:24) In today's discussion, we talk about what exactly it means to leave and cleave and what this does or does not look like in our marriage. Thanks for listening! Words of affirmation is our love language, so feel free to send us a voicemail on the anchor app linked below or record an audio message to our DM's on the #HMAY instagram page (also link...
HMAY? 005| I don't know if I trust him
July 12, 2018 19:30 - 42 minutes - 78.3 MBIn today's discussion the overarching question is, 'Does the husband earn submission from his wife or does it just come with the territory of marriage?' The discussion gets pretty intense at some points as we realize we don't see eye to eye when it comes to submission in our marriage. Thanks for listening! Words of affirmation is our love language, so feel free to send us a voicemail on the anchor app linked below or record an audio message to our DM's on the #HMAY instagram page (also link...
HMAY? 004| Not physically attracted to him, but I married him
July 05, 2018 19:01 - 37 minutes - 42.8 MBFrom the outside looking in, our relationship was not necessarily set up for success. In today’s episode we reflect back on our decision to choose each other. We’ve discovered that what matters most above financial stability, physical attraction and other distractors that society may try to tell us are important is a solid foundation in Christ. Thanks for listening! Words of affirmation is our love language, so feel free to send us a voicemail on the anchor app linked below or record an aud...
HMAY? 003| Are You Ever Ready To Get Married?
July 01, 2018 02:34 - 43 minutes - 80.9 MBWe take a look back to see just how ready we were when we got married. So many people talk about not being ready for marriage, but the question is what does "ready" even look like? Thanks for listening! Words of affirmation is our love language, so feel free to send us a voicemail on the anchor app linked below or record an audio message to our DM's on the #HMAY instagram page (also linked below). Don't forget to follow us on Instagram, The Podcast Glen Yvette The Kiddos The Homie, @F...
HMAY? 002: Gender Roles & Marriage
June 22, 2018 05:07 - 41 minutes - 76.1 MBThere's a quote that says, "Sometimes we create our own heartbreak through expectation. In this episode of #HowMarriedAreYou, we discuss unmet expectations we had for each other before marriage. Where do these expectations come from... our upbringing, what we've seen on TV and in the media, and/or what we've observed in couples around us??? What expectations do you have of marriage? If you're married, how have you overcome (or how are you overcoming) these expectations? Thanks for listening...
HMAY? 001: Kid's Reaction to Parents PDA
June 11, 2018 06:36 - 38 minutes - 44.5 MBAs a #parent, we quickly figure out that our kids are a reflection of us by looks, thoughts, words AND deeds. In this episode of #HowMarriedAreYou, we share how we have been very intentional about our #kids seeing us display affection to one another. However, a recent incident has us wondering if we should tone it down a bit. We both come from two different upbringings, so we don't necessarily feel like we have a solid example of what parental #PDA looks like. What do you think? Let us know ...