Ep. 85: From ‘If He Wanted To, He Would’ to ‘Who Can We Trust?’ The Perfect Neighbor & Accountability

This week, we’re unpacking love, protection, and accountability. From how effort shows up in relationships, to the realities of parenting in an unpredictable world, to why honesty seems to be on life support in today’s society.

❤️ Forever Segment — Effort, Energy, and the Myth of Perfect Love

“If he wanted to, he would.” We’re breaking down this viral phrase and talking about what real effort looks like in marriage. How does social media shape our expectations of love? Should we ever compare our relationships to others? And how do you show your spouse love beyond words and likes?

🏡 Roots & Bloom Segment — Protecting Our Kids in a World Full of Neighbors

Inspired by Netflix’s chilling documentary The Perfect Neighbor, we reflect on parenting in a time when safety isn’t guaranteed, even close to home. How do we teach awareness without fear, and make decisions that prioritize our children’s security and well-being?

⚖️ Lifestyle Segment — America’s Accountability Problem

From politics to personal life, lying has become the national pastime. We’re asking why people keep denying the truth even when they’ve been caught, and how the “innocent until proven guilty” mindset affects our culture’s relationship with accountability and integrity.

Today we’ll be touching on:

• Which Countries Would You Live In?
• Why & When Was Morse Code Created?
• If He Wanted To, He Would: A Deep Dive Into "Perfect Love" Culture
• Netflix's The Perfect Neighbor
• Caught Red Handed And Still Lying: America's Accountability Problem

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Song of The Week: Sienna Spiro "You Stole The Show"

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Film of the Week: The Perfect Neighbor (Netflix)

Ep. 84: Safe Love, Strong Kids & Ayesha Curry: What Real Security Looks Like

This week, we’re unpacking love, growth, and grace; from how we build safety in marriage, to how we nurture our children’s strengths, to how we respond to public opinions about other people’s relationships.

💞 Forever Segment — Safe Love: Building Security in Your Marriage

What makes love feel safe? We explore attachment styles (secure, anxious, avoidant, and fearful avoidant) and discuss how understanding your own can help you build deeper trust and connection in your relationship.

🌱 Roots & Bloom Segment — Grow What’s Strong: Strengths-Based Parenting

Instead of focusing on what kids can’t do, what if we built around what they do well? We dive into the power of strengths-based parenting, how to balance encouragement with accountability, and ways to help kids thrive by leading with their gifts.

💬 Lifestyle Segment — Ayesha Curry vs. The Internet

Did Ayesha really say anything wrong? We break down the social-media outrage, explore why people are so invested in other people’s marriages, and talk about what this says about our culture, comparison, and public vulnerability.

Today we’ll be touching on:

• Do Animals Speak Different Languages?
• Prison Breaks (How Often Do They Happen?)
• Safe Love: Building Security In Your Marriage
• Grow What's Strong: Strengths Based Parenting
• Ayesha Curry Vs. The Internet

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Song of The Week: J. Cole "Love Yourz"

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Film of the Week: Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie

Ep. 83: Love, Lies & Black Parent-isms: From Marriage Struggles to The Rapture on TikTok

This week, we’re mixing real talk about marriage, a nostalgic look at Black parenting wisdom, and a timely conversation about faith and misinformation online.

💔 Forever Segment — Love Beyond the “Like”

What happens when you love your spouse but don’t actually like them in the moment? We talk about navigating those seasons of tension, finding your way back to connection, and remembering why you chose each other.

👨🏾‍👩🏾‍👧🏾 Roots & Bloom Segment — Black Parent-isms

“Money don’t grow on trees.” “Because I said so.” We’re unpacking the iconic sayings and phrases Black parents raised us on and laughing (or cringing) at how often we catch ourselves repeating them with our own kids.

🙏 Lifestyle Segment — The Rapture & Social Media

Are you still with us, lol? We dig into what the Bible actually says about the Rapture, why people are so quick to believe false information online, and how faith and discernment matter in a world full of viral half-truths.

Today we’ll be touching on:

• Funny Movie Scenes (That Are Not Meant To Be Funny lol)
• What Came First, The Fruit Or The Color Orange?
• Love Beyond The "Like": What To Do When You Done Like Your Spouse
• Black Parent-isms: Am I Boo Boo The Fool?
• The Rapture Brought To You By TikTok (He's Coming Back!)

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Song of The Week: The Game Feat. Common "Angel"

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Show of the Week: The Pitt