Making friends after marriage isn’t as simple as it used to be.

In this episode of Becoming the Branches Podcast, we have an honest, unfiltered conversation about navigating friendships as a married couple. From one spouse clicking while the other doesn’t, to scheduling conflicts, age gaps, shifting priorities, and the added layer of children. We talk through the realities no one really prepares you for.

We unpack expectations versus reality, how discernment and boundaries shape relationships, what it looks like to put yourself out there, why maturity and alignment matter, and how letting go doesn’t always mean forever.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re doing married friendships “wrong,” this episode is a reminder that you’re not alone.

We’re trying to figure out this thing too.

📲 Follow along with us on Instagram: @becomingthebranches @_roxcee @namirbranch

💻 Browse our digital resources and devotionals: becomingthebranches.gumroad.com

👉🏼 New episodes drop bi-weekly on Tuesdays.

What would you tell your single self if you had the chance?

In this episode of Becoming the Branches Podcast, we reflect honestly on the lessons we wish we had embraced during our single years. From saving money and getting out of debt, to traveling, serving in church, investing in yourself, and learning how to communicate and forgive, we talk about the foundations that quietly shape marriage and family dynamics.

We also discuss the beauty of singleness as a sacred season for deep intimacy with God, personal growth, and freedom. Not perceiving it as punishment or even delay. Whether you’re single, dating, engaged, or married, this conversation is an invitation to steward your current season with wisdom, intention, and grace.

If no one’s told you yet, we’re telling you now.

📲 Follow along with us on Instagram: @becomingthebranches @_roxcee @namirbranch

💻 Browse our digital resources and devotionals: becomingthebranches.gumroad.com

👉🏼 New episodes drop bi-weekly on Tuesdays.

Do you really need a “list” in 2026?

In this episode of Becoming the Branches Podcast, we talk honestly about the role lists can play in dating and marriage, and how they can quickly shift from wisdom to idolatry if we’re not careful. We unpack how many lists are built from unhealed trauma, fear, or loneliness, and why surrendering your desires to God matters more than having a long checklist.

We also get practical about what should actually be “non-negotiable,” the difference between dating and courtship, and why dating is really about collecting data with discernment. Plus, we talk about the things people forget to pray about, like everyday compatibility, weaknesses, and the areas where you actually need support in covenant.

This episode is for anyone who wants to approach love with maturity, faith, and clarity. Have standards, yes. But don’t weaponize them. Submit them.

📲 Follow along with us on Instagram: ⁠@becomingthebranches⁠ ⁠@_roxcee⁠ ⁠@namirbranch⁠

💻 Browse our digital resources and devotionals: ⁠becomingthebranches.gumroad.com⁠

👉🏼 New episodes drop bi-weekly on Tuesdays.