Marriage is hard.
And you know what makes marriage easier? Marrying someone from a different culture. Ha!
Can you relate?
You aren't alone. We believe there is hope, help, and healing available for your marriage.
Parenting is no joke, and it is easy to assume your children are bad after you've given the last warning for the fifth time. Today we talk about the struggle of trying to understand our kids and connect with them while also managing their, eh, not so stellar behavior at times.
Resources Referenced
Parenting Resource: Habits of the Household - Justin Whitmel Earley (https://www.habitsofthehousehold.com/)
Nourish Move Love - Lindsey Bomgren (https://www.nourishmovelove.com/)
0:00 Intro
1:37 Parental "looks"
4:05 Shirley & Spencer Update
11:48 Take 15 minutes for kids
17:09 Third Tutu
18:24 Your Kids Aren't Bad
20:00 Snack Break
25:00 Exercise & Children
30:21 Shirley's Fun Fact
33:50 Things we say we won't ever do
36:10 Wrapping Up
20 Apr 2024
Episode 12 - I Hate Lasagna (& Moving)
Phew, it's been a minute! We're excited to be back.
0:00 Intro
1:45 Spencer & Shirley update
5:05 Couple's Question
6:45 Brussels
9:09 All about moving
14:49 How to help someone who's moving
19:57 Moving advice
24:41 Baby interruption...
25:05 True or False
30:15 Hating Lasagna
32:27 Avoiding triggers
36:29 Ministry update
37:32 Shirley's fun fact
39:48 Wrapping up
Join us as we unravel the difficulties of moving in an interracial marriage. You'll get to hear Spencer's true feelings about Shirley's lasagna, and also how to AVOID sharing your true feelings in some cases...
https://marriagemixed.org/podcast/episode-12-i-hate-lasagna-and-moving/
1 Dec 2023
Episode 11 - What Did You Expect - Let's Talk
Communicating our expectations in life is fairly common... except in marriage. The same goes for checking in; maybe you check in with your team at work, or go check on your kids when they go strangely silent. When was the last time you checked in with your spouse?
https://marriagemixed.org/podcast/episode-11-what-did-you-expect-lets-talk/
Resources Referenced:
The Five Love Languages Podcast - Gary Chapman (https://5lovelanguages.com/resources/podcasts/)
The Natural Baby Sleep Solution - Dr. Polly Moore
The Urban Alternative - Dr. Tony Evans (https://tonyevans.org/listen/)
28 Oct 2023
Episode 10 - Interruptions Can Be Divine
Enjoy a laid back episode as Shirley shares about a significant interruption in her life and Spencer talks about God's perfect timing.
marriagemixed.org/podcast/episode-10-interruptions-can-be-divine/
Resources Referenced:
A Shephard Looks at Psalm 23 - W Phillip Keller
"A Trusting Heart" - 1 Samuel 23 - Calvary Chapel Orlando - Pastor Will Ramirez
38 min - Dr. David Jeremiah (https://www.davidjeremiah.org/)
Ramsey Solutions - Financial Peace
30 Sept 2023
Episode 9 - Your Spouse Hasn't Hurt You As Much As You Think
Tune in today to hear about how our past pain can influence current conflict with our spouse in an interracial marriage.
0:01 Intro
6:17 Main Topic
23:22 Shirley's Fun Fact
26:22 Wrapping Up
https://marriagemixed.org/podcast/episode-9-your-spouse-hasnt-hurt-you-as-much-as-you-think/
27 Aug 2023
Episode 8 - Seeing in Black, White, and Red
Most of probably know what it means to see something in "black and white", but what does that mean when it happens in our marriage?
Today Shirley and Spencer talk about how our point of view and our emotions can affect our communication.
https://marriagemixed.org/podcast/episode-8-seeing-in-black-white-and-red/
21 Jul 2023
Episode 7 - How Broke Are You
You're broke and we are too. Join us as we talk about our strengths and, well, our brokeness.
Also, stick around to hear all the self-realization and cooking opportunities that a freezer can offer.
https://marriagemixed.org/podcast/episode-7-how-broke-are-you/
10 Jun 2023
Episode 6 - Parental Ponderings
Sleep Deprivation, Sockless Babies, and Second-Hand Mothering… today’s podcast on parenting in an interracial marriage is sure to entertain.
You might also notice that the audio has been improved thanks to some training from Spencer’s audiophile brother-in-law!
https://marriagemixed.org/podcast/episode-6-parental-ponderings/
1 May 2023
Episode 5 - Series Finale - How It All Started
***AUDIO UPDATE: Our audio quality improved greatly after this episode.***
What's the story behind Marriage Mixed?
Hear how God put purpose to our pain; the storm won't last but it WILL water the grass!
https://marriagemixed.org/podcast/episode-5-series-finale-how-it-all-started/
9 Apr 2023
Episode 4 - Eye Contact & Headwraps
***AUDIO UPDATE: Our audio quality improved greatly after Episode 5.***
From Spencer not understanding headwraps and black hair to Shirley resisting using the dishwasher, we have both come a long way.
In this episode we share some things we've learned from our first four years of marriage.
https://marriagemixed.org/podcast/episode-4-eye-contact-headwraps/
24 Mar 2023
Episode 3 - Blueberries
***AUDIO UPDATE: Our audio quality improved greatly after Episode 5.***
An argument about blueberries leads this interracial couple to turn on the mic.
Listen as we try to resolve the disagreement and discover how much a spoonful of blueberries can really hold.
https://marriagemixed.org/podcast/episode-3-blueberries/
9 Mar 2023
Episode 2 - Meal Time
***AUDIO UPDATE: Our audio quality improved greatly after Episode 5.***
What's for dinner, Legim or Meatloaf?
Is 4 cookies considered a lot of cookies?
In this episode Shirley and Spencer explore answers to these questions (without arguing... mostly). They also discuss some of their different tastes and experiences around everyone's favorite topic: "Food".
https://marriagemixed.org/podcast/episode-2-meal-time/
19 Jan 2023
Episode 1 - Traditions
***AUDIO UPDATE: Our audio quality improved greatly after Episode 5.***
Our first episode!
Spencer and Shirley talk about their families' Christmas traditions in a White American home compared to a Haitian household.
From Spencer's family celebrating with 70 gifts, to Shirley's African-style dance at her church... you could say that the celebrations looked pretty different.
https://marriagemixed.org/podcast/episode-1-traditions/
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