Dear Future Wifey

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 fu...

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 t...

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...

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 intimidat...

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. Commi...

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 ch...

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,...

Lisa Nichols has inspired millions to believe they are worthy of more, but when love finally showed up for her, receiving it became the real work. In this powerful episode of  Dear Future Wifey , Lisa and Marcellus Hall unpack the eight-year journey that eventually led them to love. Lisa reveals how past heartbreak caused her to prejudge Marcellus for things he had never done, creating scenar...

Tareasa "Reesa Teesa" Johnson captivated millions with a story that sounded too unbelievable to be true. But behind the viral series was a real woman navigating heartbreak, deception, disappointment, and the painful realization that the person she loved wasn’t who she thought he was. In this powerful episode of Dear Future Wifey, Reesa Teesa sits down with Laterras and Ashley R. Whitfield fo...

Dating has changed—but has the Church changed with it? In a culture shaped by dating apps, social media, shifting gender expectations, hookup culture, delayed marriage, and an increasing distrust between men and women, Christian singles are navigating a dating landscape unlike any generation before them. "State of Dating" is a candid panel discussion hosted at Christian Cultural Center that...

One of reality television's most celebrated love stories, "The Bachelorette's" Charity Lawson and Dotun Olubeko join Dear Future Wifey for a candid conversation that goes far beyond the cameras. Recorded live at the Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn, NY, the couple opens up about what it really takes to build a relationship after the final rose. From navigating a highly public engagement to ch...

Recorded live at Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn, New York, this unforgettable conversation with Sarkie Ampim peels back the layers of his heart. For months, many people formed opinions about Sarkie based on viral clips and social media debates. But in this candid live interview, he addresses many of the false assumptions people have made about him, revealing the man behind the microphone. W...

What happens when you believe you're too broken, too flawed, or too unworthy to be loved? And what happens when love finally arrives, but fear won't let you fully embrace it? In this powerful episode of "Dear Future Wifey", Laterras and Ashley R. Whitfield sit down with Dayron and Whitney Owens (Day & Whit) for an honest conversation about healing, trust, and building a blended family God's wa...

What happened next became a testimony of God's faithfulness. This conversation is filled with transparency, hope, healing, and proof that even after devastating loss, God still has the final word. If you've ever wrestled with commitment, endured heartbreak, or wondered whether God still performs miracles, this episode will strengthen your faith and remind you that your story isn't over. CONNECT WI...

Has social media changed love forever? Is marriage still worth pursuing? Can healthy relationships actually survive in today's culture? At the BCI Conference, Laterras R. Whitfield brings together an incredible lineup of voices for one unforgettable conversation featuring Haley & Mondarius Black, Will Johnson, Dallace Tyrae, Jermone Glenn, Lady Erica Glenn, Tianna Clark, and Careya Pace. From...

What happens when God asks you to leave everything familiar in order to step into everything He promised? This week on Dear Future Wifey , Charles and Jonsi McGill sit down with Laterras & Ashley R. Whitfield for an inspiring conversation that redefines what it means to become your spouse's greatest teammate. In an episode appropriately titled "Dear Future Business Partner," they reveal how ob...

On this episode, we meet Craig and Khadijah Shareef. In their mid-twenties, Khadijah asked Craig to fill out an “application” just to date her. He didn’t have much at the time—working a low-paying job—but she saw his character beyond finances. Now, Craig thrives in his career, and together they’ve built a marriage rooted in intentional choices. We’ll dive...

Rico and Monica Davis have each weathered two previous marriages, but this time, they’re stepping into love together. Just a month after saying "I do" on May 9th, these newlyweds share why, despite past experiences, they feel more aligned than ever. In this episode, they reveal how lessons from their past marriages, combined with newfound wisdom, are making this third marriage—with eac...

In this special Father's Day edition of Dear Future Wifey, Laterras and Ashley Whitfield sit down with their daughter, LaTerria, and her husband, Tay, for an intimate conversation about generational fatherhood. Laterras reflects on becoming a teenage father of LaTerria, a grandfather for the first time with baby Claire, while LaTerria and Tay open up about raising Claire and anticipating the arriv...

On this heartfelt episode of "Dear Future Wifey", Kevin McIntyre and Brittany McIntyre share a remarkable love story that proves God's timing is often better than our own. After dating for just eight months, the couple went their separate ways and spent six years apart, each growing individually before life brought them back together. In this transparent conversation with Laterras R. Whitfield and...

What happens when innocence collides with trauma, faith wrestles with pain, and a woman refuses to let her wounds define her future? In this deeply moving episode of "Dear Future Wifey", Michelle Valorae sits down with **Laterras R. Whitfield and Ashley R. Whitfield for a raw and transparent conversation about the chapters of her life she never imagined would become part of her testimony. From exp...

He went viral for doing an altar call at Rolling Loud… but there’s so much more to the story. This week on the Dear Future Wifey Podcast, Laterras R. Whitfield and Ashley R. Whitfield sit down with gospel artist and cultural disruptor Miles Minnick alongside his wife of 11 years, Tina Minnick, for one of the most powerful conversations to ever hit the yellow couch. From Tina’s e...

In this episode, Dion and Ny Ringold sit down with Laterras R. Whitfield and Ashley R. Whitfield to share their journey. After marrying young, Ny told Dion not to rush into another job after a setback, encouraging him to chase purpose instead. Now, they’re building The Known Conference, aiming to become the “Christian Coachella.” Join us for a heartfelt conversation about faith,...

***DISCLAIMER*** This episode was recorded weeks before the recent online backlash surrounding Dr. Cheyenne Bryant’s doctoral credentials. Furthermore, no questions in the episode addressed her credentials. Dr. Cheyenne Bryant joins Laterras R. Whitfield and Ashley R. Whitfield to unpack her deal-breaker: she doesn’t date men with kids. They explore her relationship standards, her...

Michael Elliot spent years writing some of culture’s most beloved love stories, including "Brown Sugar", "Ruth and Boaz", and "Relationship Goals". Through unforgettable scripts, romance, and emotionally rich characters, he mastered the art of portraying love on screen. But behind the scenes, there was one thing he admits he had never fully experienced for himself: a love deep enough to make...