Bretter Together Podcast

At the end of every year we ask ourselves 6 questions: What were the victories? What did we learn? What worked? What didn’t work? What are we grateful for? Where did we see Jesus! As we come to the end of 2024, we thought it’d be fun to celebrate the victories and reflect on the lessons of this year with you.  We’d love to hear your answers to these questions. Feel free to share in the comments!!...

OnlyFans star Lily Phillips made headlines recently with her sexual exploits. Russell Brand made headlines with his response. We probably won’t make headlines with our commentary, but something about this topic hit us really deeply and we felt inspired to have a multi-faceted conversation about the sacredness of sex, soul ties, God’s grace, shame and guilt, how the world views sex vs how God views...

We didn’t know where this conversation would go, but we LOVE where it ended. When are you truly “ready”? What’s the difference being ready and being prepared? What’s the balance between perfection and potential? These are just some of the questions that came up and we sincerely think the lessons from this part of our story are going to help anybody who is on the journey toward marriage and wonderi...

In this episode we talk about Mina’s first experience going to church with me at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We’ve never had this specific conversation, so I was surprised at some of her experiences for sure. What were the differences? What were the similarities? What were the pros and cons? We explore these questions and more in this episode of Bretter Together. We hope you e...

How do you hide yourself in the Lord while staying emotionally open and prepared for love? In Episode 15, we’re diving into a heartfelt and practical conversation about how your faith can shape your single season in the most beautiful way. We’re tackling questions like: What does it really mean to hide in the Lord? How can you balance being grounded in faith while staying “findable”? What are the...

One of our listeners recently hit us with a big question: How do you tell the difference between chemistry and lust? It’s a question we’ve all wrestled with at some point, and we’re here to tackle it head-on. Whether you're single, dating, or reflecting on past relationships, understanding the dynamics of love, lust, and chemistry is a game-changer for building healthy, lasting connections. In thi...

"For me waiting on him has become so silent." “41 and still waiting! How hard it is, just cried to my friends today saying I wish God had not put the desire to get married in my heart.” “Do you ever get to a point you wish you could do something? The waiting my oh...my…” These are just some of the comments we’ve received from our brothers and sisters who are going through the journey/struggle of w...

Is God against interracial marriage? Of all the mixed race relationship myths we’ve heard, this is probably the most debated. And we’ve heard this myth a lot! Many people have slid into our comments about our mixed race relationship with messages like:  “The Most High made the whyt man for the whyt woman. This union is unequally yoked and a sin.” “If you read the bible and believe in it, like i do...

Phew! We didn’t EXPECT this conversation to go the way it did. In fact, we ended up talking a lot about managing expectations as you wait on God for the partner He has for you. What is the balance between having too high of expectations and settling? How do you enjoy the season you’re in? How do you handle societal expectations and pressure around marriage? How do you not feel like a second class...

In this episode of Bretter Together , we go even deeper into the gift of tongues! In Episode 9, we laid the foundation, and now in Episode 10, we’re diving into the questions: What is the gift of tongues? What’s its purpose? Is it biblical? And does it impact salvation? We felt led to have this conversation, and we’re so glad we did. Our prayer is that what we share about the Holy Spirit inspires...

The Gift of Tongues (Part 1) | Ep. 9 In this episode of Bretter Together , we dive into the gift of tongues and quickly realize it’s way deeper than we expected. Honestly, we were a little nervous about this one, but we felt led to have this conversation. Our hope is that what we share about the Holy Spirit will inspire you to grow closer to the Lord and explore how the Spirit moves in your own li...

In this episode of Bretter Together , Brydon shares his experience attending a Pentecostal church for the first time. From the vibrant worship to the energetic atmosphere, it was unlike anything he had ever encountered. Tune in as we dive into the unique elements of Pentecostal services, how it challenged Brydon’s perspective, and what we both learned from the experience. Whether you're new to the...

In episode 7 of the Bretter Together Podcast , we’re sharing 5 powerful secrets to keep your long-distance relationship strong and thriving. Whether you're navigating different time zones or just struggling with the distance, these practical tips will help you stay connected, communicate better, and strengthen your bond. Tune in to learn how we made long-distance work for five years and how you ca...

Can grief possibly be good? Does your brokenness distance you from God or bring Him closer? Is there a righteous way to grieve? Mina has recently been through back-to-back-to-back heartbreak. One day, the Lord taught her some things about grief that have really helped her and, in this episode, she shares some of these amazing insights. This episode surprised both of us. It is full of depth and pow...

This podcast episode about our first date revealed that we were NOT on the same page before we headed to Nashville. In short, our first date was almost our last. But God had other ideas and the chemistry was crazy. In this episode we’ll break down all the details and the takeaways from what has become one of the coolest parts of our unlikely love story. AND you’ll get to meet our little guy, Daven...

Title: The Secret to Overcoming Differences? - How One Simple Idea Changed Our Relationship Forever | Ep. 4 Description:  Overcoming differences can seem so daunting in today’s climate. The division between people and groups seems unsolvable at times. But we believe one concept - one paradigm switch - can be the key to overcoming differences of all kinds. This one powerful idea has changed our liv...

“Never marry a black woman.” “Don’t marry outside of your race.” “Marriage is hard enough as it is.” We’ve heard these and many other mixed race relationship stereotypes and myths that could have kept us apart if we had let them. In Episode 3 of the Bretter Together Podcast, we dive deep on the myth of sameness, the concept of race, the complexities and beauties of interracial relationships, and h...

In this episode we dive deep how we became unified despite huge differences. Is it possible to be unified in a relationship? Is that even the right question? If it is the right question, then how do you become unified? Is unity the same as uniformity? Is there a difference between alignment and agreement? We tackle all of these questions and many more in Episode 2 of the Bretter Together Podcast....

In this episode we dive deep on how we met, soulmates, divine timing, how God prepared us to meet each other, how to know if you’ve found the one and much more.  LISTEN/WATCH/SUBSCRIBE TO THE “BRETTER TOGETHER” PODCAST: *Apple Music - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bretter-together-podcast/id1763659600   *Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5VR8QI2bt736z3XPeLYkwa?si=52fb2877f89b4567   *...