Dear Future Wifey

What happens when the man you gave your heart—and your virginity—to becomes the very person who threatens your life? In this powerful episode of the Dear Future Wifey Podcast, Bryce and Brianna Wilson join Laterras and Ashley R. Whitfield for an unforgettable conversation about heartbreak, healing, faith, and divine connections. Brianna opens up about a terrifying chapter of her past when the man she gave her virginity to later held her at gunpoint. But what could have left her imprisoned by fear became part of a greater testimony of restoration. Then came an unexpected introduction. A minister connected Brianna and Bryce, setting the stage for a love story neither could have written on their own. Together, they share how faith, intentionality, and trusting God's timing helped shape their journey toward marriage. Brianna's past may have been filled with chapters of pain, betrayal, and fear, but the beauty of her testimony is that her worst chapter wasn't her final chapter. Because when God holds the pen, heartbreak doesn't have to be the ending, and trauma doesn't get to write the conclusion. People may write you off. Pain may rewrite your expectations. But never forget that GOD WRITES LOVE STORIES. CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS Brianna Wilson:https://www.instagram.com/imbriannawilson Bryce Wilson:https://www.instagram.com/imbrycewilson CONNECT WITH OUR HOSTS Laterras R. Whitfield:https://www.instagram.com/laterrasrwhitfield Ashley R. Whitfield:https://www.instagram.com/ashleyrwhitfield ORDER LATERRAS R. WHITFIELD'S NEW BOOK "STUDENT OF LOVE"https://www.StudentofLove.com SIGN UP FOR THE MAILING LISThttps://bit.ly/LRWconnection PURCHASE "YOU (Dear Future Wifey)" THEME SONGhttp://itunes.apple.com/album/id/1729993404 SUPPORT OUR CAUSE Donate to Kingdom Royale: Empowering foster kids to become royalty.https://www.KingdomRoyale.com OFFICIAL DEAR FUTURE WIFEY MERCHhttps://www.DearFutureWifey.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When does following a prophecy become a test of your discernment? Viral hairstylist and influencer Bri Marie joins the Dear Future Wifey Podcast for a candid conversation about love, faith, heartbreak, and the power of choice. After a prophet publicly instructed her to return to an ex-boyfriend who had been unfaithful, Bri Marie found herself at the center of a viral controversy. But her journey with love doesn't end there. From declaring a man would be hers after meeting him in her salon chair to navigating the lessons of past relationships, Brie opens up about the experiences that shaped her understanding of love. Was it divine direction, personal desire, or a lesson in discernment? This episode challenges us to examine the difference between hearing from God and hearing what our hearts want to believe. Is it love… or prophecy? CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST https://www.instagram.com/thebrimarieway CONNECT WITH OUR HOSTS https://www.instagram.com/laterrasrwhitfield https://www.instagram.com/ashleyrwhitfield ORDER LATERRAS R. WHITFIELD'S NEW BOOK "STUDENT OF LOVE" https://www.StudentofLove.com WANNA SEE BEHIND-THE-SCENES FOOTAGE? JOIN MY PATREON https://www.Patreon.com/laterrasrwhitfield SIGN UP FOR THE MAILING LIST https://bit.ly/LRWconnection PURCHASE "YOU (Dear Future Wifey)" Theme Song http://itunes.apple.com/album/id/1729993404 👑 SUPPORT OUR CAUSE Donate to Kingdom Royale: Empowering foster kids to become royalty: https://www.KingdomRoyale.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when your love life doesn't follow the timeline you imagined? When the milestones you expected to reach by now seem delayed, and God's timing looks nothing like your plans? In this thought-provoking episode of Dear Future Wifey, hosts Laterras R. Whitfield and Ashley R. Whitfield sit down with Jamie Downs for an honest conversation about navigating love when life takes unexpected turns. From the pressure of relationship timelines to the emotional weight of unmet expectations, this conversation explores what it means to release control, embrace personal growth, and trust God when your romantic journey feels off schedule. Because being romantically off schedule doesn't mean you're spiritually behind. What if the delay isn't a denial—but an invitation to discover who you're becoming while you're waiting? This episode reminds us that love isn't late simply because it hasn't arrived when we expected. CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST https://www.instagram.com/jamiedowns CONNECT WITH OUR HOSTS https://www.instagram.com/laterrasrwhitfield  https://www.instagram.com/ashleyrwhitfield ORDER LATERRAS R. WHITFIELD'S NEW BOOK "STUDENT OF LOVE" https://www.StudentofLove.com WANNA SEE BEHIND-THE-SCENES FOOTAGE? JOIN MY PATREON https://www.Patreon.com/laterrasrwhitfield SIGN UP FOR THE MAILING LIST https://bit.ly/LRWconnection PURCHASE "YOU (Dear Future Wifey)" Theme Song http://itunes.apple.com/album/id/1729993404 👑 SUPPORT OUR CAUSE Donate to Kingdom Royale: Empowering foster kids to become royalty: https://www.KingdomRoyale.com 👕 MERCH https://www.DearFutureWifey.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever prayed for God to heal your heart while secretly hoping He would humble the person who broke it? In this powerful and refreshingly honest episode of Dear Future Wifey, Laterras R. Whitfield and Ashley R. Whitfield sit down with bestselling author, speaker, and faith leader Nona Jones for a revealing conversation about "The Power of Petty Prayers". What happens when our prayers are fueled by pain, betrayal, resentment, and a desire for revenge? Nona unpacks the tension between wanting God to fight our battles and wanting Him to punish the people who hurt us. Through biblical wisdom and personal insight, she challenges us to confront the motives behind our prayers and discover how God can transform our pain into purpose. Are you praying for healing, or are you praying for payback? This conversation will challenge how you pray, how you forgive, and how you surrender the people who wounded you to God. Because sometimes the greatest breakthrough isn't God changing your enemy. It's God changing your heart.  CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST https://www.instagram.com/nonanotnora CONNECT WITH OUR HOSTS https://www.instagram.com/laterrasrwhitfield https://www.instagram.com/ashleyrwhitfield ORDER LATERRAS R. WHITFIELD'S NEW BOOK "STUDENT OF LOVE" https://www.StudentofLove.com WANNA SEE BEHIND-THE-SCENES FOOTAGE? JOIN MY PATREON https://www.Patreon.com/laterrasrwhitfield SIGN UP FOR THE MAILING LIST https://bit.ly/LRWconnection PURCHASE "YOU (Dear Future Wifey)" Theme Song http://itunes.apple.com/album/id/1729993404 👑 SUPPORT OUR CAUSE Donate to Kingdom Royale: Empowering foster kids to become royalty: https://www.KingdomRoyale.com 👕 MERCH https://www.DearFutureWifey.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to amplify the voices of survivors, bring awareness to the realities of domestic violence, and remind those suffering in silence that they are not alone. Behind closed doors, countless individuals are fighting battles that the world knows nothing about. How do you know when the person you love is the very person you need to walk away from? In this powerful and deeply emotional episode of Dear Future Wifey, Laterras R. Whitfield and Ashley R. Whitfield sit down with Joi-Lin Hunt for a courageous conversation about love, domestic violence, survival, and the difficult journey toward healing. Joi-Lin opens up about the painful realities of a relationship that became something she never imagined. She explores the emotional complexities of staying, the struggle to recognize unhealthy patterns, and the courage it takes to reclaim your identity after losing yourself in someone else. This conversation challenges the question so many people ask: "Why didn't you just leave?” Sometimes the answer is far more complicated than outsiders understand. Fear, manipulation, emotional attachment, and the hope that things will change can make leaving incredibly difficult. For anyone who has ever confused attachment with love, ignored red flags, or struggled to walk away from a relationship that was hurting them, this episode is a reminder that "you should never have to lose yourself to prove your love for someone else." Because sometimes the greatest act of love isn't staying. It's finding the courage to choose yourself. **Content Advisory:** This episode includes discussions of domestic violence and relationship trauma. Viewer discretion is advised. **Need Help?** If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit TheHotline.org for confidential support.   CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST https://www.instagram.com/joihunt_esq SEE YOU AT THE BANK CHALLENGE  https://seeyouatthebankchallenge.com/challenge?am_id=%3C%3Caffiliate_id%3E%3E CONNECT WITH OUR HOSTS https://www.instagram.com/laterrasrwhitfield https://www.instagram.com/ashleyrwhitfield ORDER LATERRAS R. WHITFIELD'S NEW BOOK "STUDENT OF LOVE" https://www.StudentofLove.com WANNA SEE BEHIND-THE-SCENES FOOTAGE? JOIN MY PATREON https://www.Patreon.com/laterrasrwhitfield SIGN UP FOR THE MAILING LIST https://bit.ly/LRWconnection PURCHASE "YOU (Dear Future Wifey)" Theme Song http://itunes.apple.com/album/id/1729993404 👑 SUPPORT OUR CAUSE Donate to Kingdom Royale: Empowering foster kids to become royalty: https://www.KingdomRoyale.com 👕 MERCH https://www.DearFutureWifey.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when the man accused of toxic masculinity is also being wounded by toxic masculinity? In this revealing episode of the Dear Future Wifey Podcast, Ashley and Laterras R. Whitfield sit down with Shawn Best of Married at First Sight for an honest conversation about masculinity, intimacy, accountability, rejection, and the moments from his marriage that sparked intense conversation online. Shawn opens up about being criticized for how he communicated with his wife, the controversial conversations surrounding sex and a husband’s “needs,” and why he now acknowledges moments when defending his intentions prevented him from recognizing the impact of his words. But Ashley and Laterras take the conversation even deeper, exploring the other side of toxic masculinity: what happens when a man’s own masculinity and sexuality are questioned because his voice, personality, and emotional expression don’t fit society’s expectations of how a Black man should look, sound, or behave? Can a man reject toxic definitions of masculinity while still carrying toxic behaviors into a relationship? When does confidence become ego? When does desire become entitlement? When does defending yourself become gaslighting? And can accountability lead to transformation without becoming shame? This isn’t a conversation about canceling a man. It’s about decoding the behaviors, beliefs, wounds, and expectations that shape how men show up in relationships. Because sometimes the strongest thing a man can do isn’t defend who he was. It’s confront who he was, heal what created him, and decide who he wants to become. Ashley and Laterras R. Whitfield invite Shawn into a conversation that challenges all of us to reconsider what healthy masculinity really looks like. This is “Decoding Toxic Masculinity.”   CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST https://www.instagram.com/drshawnbest/   CONNECT WITH OUR HOSTS https://www.instagram.com/laterrasrwhitfield https://www.instagram.com/ashleyrwhitfield ORDER LATERRAS R. WHITFIELD'S NEW BOOK "STUDENT OF LOVE" https://www.StudentofLove.com WANNA SEE BEHIND-THE-SCENES FOOTAGE? JOIN MY PATREON https://www.Patreon.com/laterrasrwhitfield SIGN UP FOR THE MAILING LIST https://bit.ly/LRWconnection   PURCHASE "YOU (Dear Future Wifey)" Theme Song http://itunes.apple.com/album/id/1729993404   👑 SUPPORT OUR CAUSE Donate to Kingdom Royale: Empowering foster kids to become royalty: https://www.KingdomRoyale.com   👕 MERCH https://www.DearFutureWifey.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when the person who captured your heart at 14 reappears years later with an ocean between you? Ryan and Priscilla Ofei’s love story began as teenagers, but their journey to marriage would eventually stretch across the Atlantic, from Canada to the UK. When Ryan got another opportunity to pursue Priscilla, distance wasn’t his only obstacle. He wrestled with feeling intimidated by a woman who seemed established and thriving while he was still finding his footing. But instead of allowing insecurity, geography, or timing to convince him she was out of reach, he pursued her anyway. This episode is a beautiful reminder that sometimes love requires you to cross more than an ocean. You have to cross the distance between who you are and who you’re becoming. Ryan and Priscilla share how intentional pursuit, faith, patience, and commitment transformed a connection that began at 14 into a covenant built to last. CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST https://www.instagram.com/ryanofei  https://www.instagram.com/prisofei CONNECT WITH OUR HOSTS https://www.instagram.com/laterrasrwhitfield https://www.instagram.com/ashleyrwhitfield ORDER LATERRAS R. WHITFIELD'S NEW BOOK "STUDENT OF LOVE" https://www.StudentofLove.com WANNA SEE BEHIND-THE-SCENES FOOTAGE? JOIN MY PATREON https://www.Patreon.com/laterrasrwhitfield SIGN UP FOR THE MAILING LIST https://bit.ly/LRWconnection PURCHASE "YOU (Dear Future Wifey)" Theme Song http://itunes.apple.com/album/id/1729993404 👑 SUPPORT OUR CAUSE Donate to Kingdom Royale: Empowering foster kids to become royalty: https://www.KingdomRoyale.com 👕 MERCH https://www.DearFutureWifey.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a culture where a man’s value is often reduced to the size of his bank account, Dr. Tiphanie Hall challenges the idea that income is the ultimate measure of what a man brings to a relationship. As a successful, high-achieving woman, she shares why she isn’t simply looking for a man who can match her financially—she’s looking for a man who can meet her relationally. Commitment. Emotional intelligence. Security. Character. Communication. The soft skills that money can’t buy. Dr. Hall opens up about wanting a man who is secure enough within himself to stand beside a powerful woman without feeling diminished by her success—a partner who can help her build while allowing her to pour into and help build him, too. This conversation challenges the growing narrative that a man must reach a certain income bracket before he is considered valuable or worthy of love. Because while money can contribute to a life together, it cannot replace the qualities required to build one. A man’s net worth may tell you what he has—but it doesn’t tell you who he is. CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST https://www.instagram.com/thedrtrap CONNECT WITH OUR HOSTS https://www.instagram.com/laterrasrwhitfield  https://www.instagram.com/ashleyrwhitfield ORDER LATERRAS R. WHITFIELD'S NEW BOOK "STUDENT OF LOVE" https://www.StudentofLove.com WANNA SEE BEHIND-THE-SCENES FOOTAGE? JOIN MY PATREON https://www.Patreon.com/laterrasrwhitfield SIGN UP FOR THE MAILING LIST https://bit.ly/LRWconnectionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when the man who gave us one of the greatest modern-day love songs finally finds the love he’s been singing about? In this heartfelt episode of the Dear Future Wifey Podcast, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter MAJOR., the voice behind the timeless anthem “Why I Love You,” opens up about the journey that led him from singleness to marriage. MAJOR. gets candid about choosing to remain a virgin until marriage, navigating dating while staying committed to his faith and convictions, and the lessons he learned about love, patience, purpose, and becoming the man capable of sustaining the relationship he prayed for. He also shares the beautiful journey to his wife and how their love story gave new meaning to so many of the lyrics he’s spent his career singing. Now, MAJOR. is entering a new chapter—both personally and musically—with his new song, “May This Moment Never End.” It’s a sentiment every person who has finally found something worth holding onto can understand: after all the waiting, growing, praying, and becoming… sometimes you just want to stay in the moment. This conversation is about more than finding love. It’s about honoring your convictions while you wait for it, recognizing it when it arrives, and having the courage to fully embrace it when it does. Because sometimes the love worth waiting for becomes the moment you never want to end. CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST https://www.instagram.com/nowthatsmajor CONNECT WITH OUR HOSTS https://www.instagram.com/laterrasrwhitfield  https://www.instagram.com/ashleyrwhitfield ORDER LATERRAS R. WHITFIELD'S NEW BOOK "STUDENT OF LOVE" https://www.StudentofLove.com WANNA SEE BEHIND-THE-SCENES FOOTAGE? JOIN MY PATREON https://www.Patreon.com/laterrasrwhitfield SIGN UP FOR THE MAILING LIST https://bit.ly/LRWconnection PURCHASE "YOU (Dear Future Wifey)" Theme Song http://itunes.apple.com/album/id/1729993404 👑 SUPPORT OUR CAUSE Donate to Kingdom Royale: Empowering foster kids to become royalty: https://www.KingdomRoyale.com 👕 MERCH https://www.DearFutureWifey.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Courtney and Joshua Washington had preferences. Strong ones. And according to those preferences, they should have never ended up together. Courtney had made up her mind that she didn’t want Black children, so dating Black men wasn’t part of her plan. Joshua was equally certain about his own non-negotiable: he didn’t want to date a woman with children. Courtney had four. On paper, they were everything the other person said they didn’t want. But sometimes God has to deliver you from your preferences before He can introduce you to His provision. In this powerful episode of "Dear Future Wifey", Courtney and Joshua unpack how God challenged their biases, dismantled their checklists, and revealed how preferences can sometimes become barriers to the very love we’ve been praying for. Their story asks a provocative question: "What if the person God has for you doesn’t look anything like the person you’ve been looking for?"  CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST https://www.instagram.com/thecourtneywashington https://www.instagram.com/itsjoshuawashington CONNECT WITH OUR HOSTS https://www.instagram.com/laterrasrwhitfield https://www.instagram.com/ashleyrwhitfield ORDER LATERRAS R. WHITFIELD'S NEW BOOK "STUDENT OF LOVE" https://www.StudentofLove.com WANNA SEE BEHIND-THE-SCENES FOOTAGE? JOIN MY PATREON https://www.Patreon.com/laterrasrwhitfield SIGN UP FOR THE MAILING LIST https://bit.ly/LRWconnection PURCHASE "YOU (Dear Future Wifey)" Theme Song http://itunes.apple.com/album/id/1729993404 👑 SUPPORT OUR CAUSE Donate to Kingdom Royale: Empowering foster kids to become royalty: https://www.KingdomRoyale.com 👕 MERCH https://www.DearFutureWifey.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.