It Takes Work

In this episode, we’re talking about what it really looks like to grow spiritually with your spouse — not just side by side, but in sync. We get honest about the process, the pushback, and the purpos…

After a much-needed hiatus, Jelani and Stacy are back with a powerful new episode. In "Being Obedient," we dive deep into the importance of following God’s direction and how obedience has shaped our …

In this heartwarming Season 2 Finale episode of the "It Takes Work" podcast, join hosts Jelani and Stacy alongside the inspiring couple, Ray and Porscha Plant, as they delve into the deep-rooted topi…

In this episode, we delve into the importance of gratitude and appreciation in relationships. As we approach the season two finale, join us in exploring ways to foster a deeper connection with your p…

In a world often filled with pretense and facades, the hosts tackle the tough questions: How do we maintain integrity when it feels easier to sugarcoat the truth? What role does vulnerability play in…

Tonight we’re talking about romanticizing relationships. Sometimes we can imagine things to be more than what they really are.

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In this episode, we will dive into one of the most profound and challenging chapters of our remarkable 26-year relationship. We will discuss how we navigated the tumultuous waters of infidelity and e…

We’ve been away, but we're back! In this episode we are unraveling the intricate layers of expectations, from the personal standards we set for ourselves to the expectations we set for external and i…

Solid relationships are built on solid foundations and friendship is at the core of it. Jelani and I couldn’t tackle this topic alone, so we invited some friends to join us. Aquil and Yolanda Ali-Pai…

In this episode we are getting into a very important subject matter for any relationship, agreement. Asking the question, "Who are you in agreement with?" Through this conversation we hope you're cha…

Don’t Overthink It

Life can get stressful, and entering a space of OVERTHINKING can be super easy. In this episode, Jelani and I will talk about different things we overthink, what we do to get out …

We’re back and excited to kick off Season 2. We’ve come out of the gate swinging; let’s talk about Balance - Maintaining Balance in Your Relationship, that is. We are excited to start this conversati…

We’re back with episode 9 with part two of the conversation about Intimacy. In this episode, we’ll talk about the challenges we both have with intimacy. If you want to add to it or ask questions emai…

How many of us misunderstood and misinterpreted what intimacy was? Jelani and I sure did so we decided to talk about it. We’re going to get into our misinterpretations, the importance of cultivating …

In this episode, Jelani and I are talking about safety in relationships. While having general conversations about it, we realized how little feeling safe in relationships is discussed. I know the con…

We’ve switched it up for episode 6 due to life switching things up on us. Tonight we are going to talk about navigating through challenging situations together - what that looks like as a couple and …

Jelani and I are doing a series with the next three episodes: The Family Dynamic. The first installment of this series is “The Presence of the Father.” In this episode, we will discuss the importance…