What makes two people stay committed through nearly four decades of marriage? It's a question worth exploring in a world where relationships often seem disposable.

Marriage is a complex, beautiful journey that requires constant navigation, especially when life throws curveballs. In this deeply personal conversation, I open up alongside my husband John about our upcoming 37-year anniversary and the winding path that brought us here. We don't hold back—sharing the moments when divorce seemed like the only answer, the mindset shifts that saved our relationship, and how we've learned to dance between individuality and partnership.

John reveals a perspective that many men struggle to articulate: how watching your wife evolve and grow requires flexibility and adaptation. "If the woman that you married is maturing, she's going to change," he explains, offering rare insight into how successful husbands approach their wives' personal development. Meanwhile, I share candidly about feeling suffocated by expectations and the liberation that came when I was finally encouraged to be authentically myself.

We explore marriage as more than just a relationship—it's a ministry, an example, and a constantly evolving partnership. The conversation dives into how couples can maintain their individuality while functioning as one unit, why some men feel threatened by successful wives, and the importance of understanding marriage as a true partnership rather than a hierarchy.

Whether you're newly married, contemplating marriage, or decades into your journey together, our honest reflection offers practical wisdom about weathering difficult seasons, communicating effectively, and finding joy in the push and pull of partnership. This isn't about perfection—it's about persistence, authenticity, and choosing each other every day.

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Christianity and politics – a relationship as old as democracy itself, yet increasingly fraught with division in our modern world. In this raw, unfiltered conversation, I invite my husband John, a pastor with decades of experience, to tackle the thorny question: How should Christians navigate today's political landscape while staying true to their faith?

The dialogue quickly moves beyond surface-level platitudes as we share personal stories of racial profiling and explore how political allegiances have created deep rifts even among fellow believers. "It has exposed us," I note about recent political events, "and in some cases I've been quite actually embarrassed." Their honest assessment challenges listeners to examine whether political identities have overshadowed Christian values.

John brings pastoral wisdom to the conversation, reminding us that Jesus was "a unifier" who taught love, grace, and mercy – qualities often missing in today's political discourse. In this episode, we tackle controversial topics like the Black Lives Matter movement, abortion rights, and the tendency for Christians to expect special treatment from politicians who share our faith.

Perhaps most powerful is our discussion of Jesus's teaching that "a house divided cannot stand." As John warns, "I don't believe God will allow Christianity to fall, but there's going to be a lot of churches that fall" due to political division. This sobering reality check leads to our final challenge: What are you personally doing to heal division and bring people together?

Whether you're wrestling with your own political-religious identity or seeking to understand those across the aisle, this episode provides a thoughtful framework for engaging with politics as a person of faith. Subscribe to Faith Unmuted for more conversations that help Christian women live unapologetically and stop hiding behind expected norms.

The world we live in today is fracturing along lines of race, culture, religion, and identity—a reality that stands in stark contrast to the America many immigrants envision when arriving on these shores. This raw, heartfelt episode explores one woman's journey from Guyana to the United States and the discrimination she faced from both white and Black communities as she struggled to find belonging.

What does it mean to live in "the greatest country on earth" when that country continuously fails to embrace its rich diversity? Through personal stories and challenging questions, this episode cuts to the heart of America's ongoing struggle with acceptance and belonging. From the painful experience of being told to "go back to your country" to the uncomfortable reality of being rendered invisible in professional settings, we confront the everyday prejudice that undermines our collective humanity.

Beyond simply identifying problems, this conversation offers a path forward grounded in love and mutual respect. We challenge listeners to check their own biases, speak up against discrimination, and embrace differences rather than fearing them. The message is clear—we cannot claim to embody faith while rejecting those who differ from us. True greatness, both personal and national, comes through acceptance and celebration of our beautiful diversity. As Martin Luther King Jr. fought not just for Black rights but for human rights that would benefit everyone, we too must stand for unity rather than division. Ready to be the change you want to see in the world? This episode will inspire you to start today.

Ready to break down barriers in your own life and community? Share this episode with someone who needs to hear this message, and join us next week as we continue redefining what it means to be a Christian woman living authentically in today's world.