Episodes
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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/
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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
The Natural Baby Sleep Solution - Dr. Polly Moore
The Urban Alternative - Dr. Tony Evans -
Missing episodes?
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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
Ramsey Solutions - Financial Peace
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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***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/
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***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/
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***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/
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***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/
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***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/
