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Faith Love & Dreams

Faith Love & Dreams

By Michael & Tiffany Melvin

Welcome to the Faith Love & Dreams Podcast- A community of couples dedicated in every stage of their relationship to building healthy, strong, loving & supportive foundations together! We're your hosts Michael & Tiffany Melvin, join us as we discuss all things relationship. So if you're courting, engaged, married or preparing for when you get there, this is the place for you!
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Faith Love & DreamsDec 04, 2019

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The Perfect Marriage...On The Outside Looking In

The Perfect Marriage...On The Outside Looking In

Welcome to the Faith Love and Dreams Podcast!! We’re a community of couples dedicated in every stage of their relationship to building healthy strong loving and supportive foundations together. We’re your hosts Michael and Tiffany Melvin join us as we discuss all things relationship! So if you’re courting, engaged, married or preparing for when you get there this is the place for you! In this episode we discuss Will & Jada Pinkett-Smith “Perfect Marriage” and those on the outside looking In! We hope you enjoyed today’s episode on the Faith Love and Dreams Podcast and We Thank You for tuning in! Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts it helps us to reach more listeners when you do and share this and any of our other podcasts with someone you know will enjoy it! Thanking You in Advance! Additional to the Podcast and YouTube channel, be sure to check out our Social Media pages @FaithLoveAndDreams on FB, IG, & Twitter as well! Shop with us: FaithLoveandDreams@myshopify.com
May 06, 202042:38
The Wind Down.. Your BedtIme Routine Matters

The Wind Down.. Your BedtIme Routine Matters

Welcome to the Faith Love and Dreams Podcast!! We’re a community of couples dedicated in every stage of their relationship to building healthy strong loving and supportive foundations together. We’re your hosts Michael and Tiffany Melvin join us as we discuss all things relationship! So if you’re courting, engaged, married or preparing for when you get there this is the place for you! In this episode Tiffany shares her Bedtime Wind Down Routine listen to the tips given and use them to develop your own. We hope you enjoyed today’s episode on the Faith Love and Dreams Podcast and We Thank You for tuning in! Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts it helps us to reach more listeners when you do and share this and any of our other podcasts with someone you know will enjoy it! Thanking You in Advance! Additional to the Podcast and YouTube channel, be sure to check out our Social Media pages @FaithLoveAndDreams on FB, IG, & Twitter as well! Shop with us: FaithLoveandDreams@myshopify.com
Apr 30, 202006:53
Yoga: Discovering A New Way to Cope During Quarantine

Yoga: Discovering A New Way to Cope During Quarantine

Welcome to the Faith Love and Dreams Podcast!!

We’re a community of couples dedicated in every stage of their relationship to building healthy strong loving and supportive foundations together. We’re your hosts Michael and Tiffany Melvin join us as we discuss all things relationship! So if you’re courting, engaged, married or preparing for when you get there this is the place for you!

In this episode Tiffany discusses how #Yoga and #Meditation has helped her cope during this season fo Quarantine for #Covid19

We hope you enjoyed today’s episode on the Faith Love and Dreams Podcast and We Thank You for tuning in!

Additional to the Podcast and YouTube channel, be sure to check out our Social Media pages @FaithLoveAndDreams on FB, IG, & Twitter as well!

Shop with us: FaithLoveandDreams@myshopify.com

Apr 22, 202013:48
Is Marriage Hard???

Is Marriage Hard???

Welcome to the Faith Love & Dreams Podcast- A community of couples dedicated in every stage of their relationship to building healthy, strong, loving & supportive foundations together! We're your hosts Michael & Tiffany Melvin, join us as we discuss all things relationship. So if you're courting, engaged, married or preparing for when you get there, this is the place for you! Let’s talk about our #MarriageMonday Post: Stop Saying Marriage is Hard and Start Doing What it Takes to Make Marriage Easy! Listen to how my friend called me out on this post! ** Join us right here weekly! Podcasts are uploaded Every Wednesday Please be so kind to leave us a rating and review. It helps us to be available to more listeners. Thanking You in Advance! Follow Us: IG: Instagram.com/FaithLoveandDreams FB: Facebook.com/FaithLoveandDreams Twitter @FaithLoveNDream YouTube: Youtube.com/FaithLoveandDreams
Feb 05, 202012:59
New Year! Out with the Old, In with the New!!

New Year! Out with the Old, In with the New!!

Welcome to the Faith Love & Dreams Podcast- A community of couples dedicated in every stage of their relationship to building healthy, strong, loving & supportive foundations together! We're your hosts Michael & Tiffany Melvin, join us as we discuss all things relationship. So if you're courting, engaged, married or preparing for when you get there, this is the place for you! We're 15 Days into the New Year Already!! Can You Believe it?? 2019 was something else and 2020 will be something Better!! Lets Discuss how to get off to a Great Start! ** Join us right here weekly! Podcasts are uploaded Every Wednesday Please be so kind to leave us a rating and review. It helps us to be available to more listeners. Thanking You in Advance! Follow Us: IG: Instagram.com/FaithLoveandDreams FB: Facebook.com/FaithLoveandDreams Twitter @FaithLoveNDream YouTube: Youtube.com/FaithLoveandDreams
Jan 15, 202036:34
Holiday Blues: A Mental Health Check In

Holiday Blues: A Mental Health Check In

Welcome to the Faith Love and Dreams podcast a community of couples dedicated in every stage of their relationship to building healthy strong loving and supportive foundations together we’re your hosts Michael we discuss all things relationship. So if you’re courting, engaged, married or preparing for when you get there this is the place for you! Todays topic is  "Holiday Blues: Mental Health Check In” The holiday season can be one filled with joy laughter and many beautiful things but for some it can also be a trigger this is often called the holiday blues.... Feelings of sadness fatigue loneliness and depression can take hold. There are many things that contribute to the holiday blues. We want to share some ways to help you deal with them From Faith Love and Dreams We wish you a Happy & Safe Holiday Season! Additional to the Podcast be sure to check out our YouTube channel and Social Media pages @FaithLoveAndDreams on FB, IG, & Twitter as well! To Support our Mission: SHOP with us at FaithLoveandDreams.MyShopify.com
Dec 11, 201925:37
Creating Holiday Traditions Together

Creating Holiday Traditions Together

Welcome to the Faith Love and Dreams podcast a community of couples dedicated in every stage of their relationship to building healthy strong loving and supportive foundations together we’re your hosts Michael we discuss all things relationship. So if you’re courting, engaged, married or preparing for when you get there this is the place for you! Todays topic is  "Creating Holiday Traditions Together” Holiday Season is one of The Most Wonderful Times of the year!! We will be discussing our childhood traditions, those as a couple, and how to create your own holiday traditions! We hope we have given you some ideas on how to start your own holiday traditions together! From Faith Love and Dreams We wish you a Happy & Safe Holiday Season! Additional to the Podcast be sure to check out our YouTube channel and Social Media pages @FaithLoveAndDreams on FB, IG, & Twitter as well! To Support our Mission: SHOP with us at FaithLoveandDreams.MyShopify.com
Dec 04, 201934:12
Emotional Affair: Are You Crossing The Line??

Emotional Affair: Are You Crossing The Line??

Welcome to the Faith Love and Dreams podcast a community of couples dedicated in every stage of their relationship to building healthy strong loving and supportive foundations together we’re your hosts Michael and Tiffany Melvin join us as we discuss all things relationship. So if you’re courting, engaged, married or preparing for when you get there this is the place for you! Todays topic is  "Emotional Affair: Are You Crossing The Line??” This is a touchy area in relationships and ESPECIALLY Marriage, join us as we discuss and give you some pointers/red flags on this topic to think about when it comes to people outside of your Relationship & Marriage. We hope you enjoyed today’s episode on the Faith Love and Dreams Podcast. Thank You for tuning in. Additional to the Podcast be sure to check out our YouTube channel and Social Media pages @FaithLoveAndDreams on FB, IG, & Twitter as well! To Support our Mission: SHOP with us at FaithLoveandDreams.MyShopify.com
Nov 20, 201942:29
Protecting Your Peace

Protecting Your Peace

Welcome to the Faith Love and Dreams podcast a community of couples dedicated in every stage of their relationship to building healthy strong loving and supportive foundations together we’re your hosts Michael and Tiffany Melvin join us as we discuss all things relationship. So if you’re courting, engaged, married or preparing for when you get there this is the place for you! Todays topic is  "Protecting Your Peace” We give you 3 Ways to help you to Protect Your Peace. Take a listen and let us know if they were helpful. We hope you enjoyed today’s episode on “Protecting Your Peace” on the Faith Love and Dreams Podcast. Thank You for tuning in. Additional to the Podcast be sure to check out our YouTube channel and Social Media pages @FaithLoveAndDreams on FB, IG, & Twitter as well! To Support our Mission: SHOP with us at FaithLoveandDreams.MyShopify.com
Nov 19, 201937:03
Break Up To Make Up......

Break Up To Make Up......

Welcome to the Faith Love and Dreams podcast a community of couples dedicated in every stage of their relationship to building healthy strong loving and supportive foundations together we’re your hosts Michael and Tiffany Melvin join us as we discuss all things relationship. So if you’re courting, engaged, married or preparing for when you get there this is the place for you! Todays topic is  "Break Up to Make Up” We”re not breaking up with each other but with our jobs, people, and other obligations that keep us distracted from spending time with each other. It’s time to Make Up for lost time with your spouse or significant other. We get busy but we have to make sure we are still connecting with each other.. We hope you enjoyed today’s episode. Thank You for tuning in. Additional to the Podcast be sure to check out our YouTube channel and Social Media pages @FaithLoveAndDreams on FB, IG, & Twitter as well! To Support our Mission: SHOP with us at FaithLoveandDreams.MyShopify.com
Oct 16, 201937:03
D.R.E.A.M.S: Determination,Relationships, Education, Availability, Motivation, Skills

D.R.E.A.M.S: Determination,Relationships, Education, Availability, Motivation, Skills

Welcome to the Faith Love and Dreams podcast a community of couples dedicated in every stage of their relationship to building healthy strong loving and supportive foundations together we’re your hosts Michael and Tiffany Melvin join us as we discuss all things relationship. So if you’re courting, engaged, married or preparing for when you get there this is the place for you! Todays topic is  "DREAMS” We hope this discussion. Whether you are already following your dreams or are still in the discovery phase, remember your path is yours so don’t compare your time frame to anyone else’s. We hope you enjoyed today’s episode on “DREAMS” on the Faith Love and Dreams Podcast. Thank You for tuning in. Additional to the Podcast be sure to check out our YouTube channel and Social Media pages @FaithLoveAndDreams on FB, IG, & Twitter as well! To Support our Mission: SHOP with us at FaithLoveandDreams.MyShopify.com
Oct 09, 201901:13:35
Single Acting Married

Single Acting Married

Welcome to the Faith Love and Dreams podcast a community of couples dedicated in every stage of their relationship to building healthy strong loving and supportive foundations together we’re your hosts Michael and Tiffany Melvin join us as we discuss all things relationship. So if you’re courting, engaged, married or preparing for when you get there this is the place for you! Todays topic is  "Single Acting Married” We hope this discussion helps you in evaluating any dating relationship you are in and/or help you to reflect on those you’ve had in the past. As you listen we share the mistakes we made along the way as well but once we knew better we did better and you can too because “YOU ARE WORTH IT!!” We hope you enjoyed today’s episode:  “Single Acting Married” on the Faith Love and Dreams Podcast. Thank You for tuning in. Additional to the Podcast be sure to check out our YouTube channel and Social Media pages @FaithLoveAndDreams on FB, IG, & Twitter as well! To Support our Mission: SHOP with us at FaithLoveandDreams.MyShopify.com
Oct 02, 201949:54
3 Tips for Slowing Down To Enjoy The Season You're In

3 Tips for Slowing Down To Enjoy The Season You're In

Welcome to the Faith Love and Dreams podcast a community of couples dedicated in every stage of their relationship to building healthy strong loving and supportive foundations together we’re your hosts Michael and Tiffany Melvin join us as we discuss all things relationship. So if you’re courting, engaged, married or preparing for when you get there this is the place for you! 

The podcast today will be a reflection filled with tips to Slow down to enjoy the season you're in.  

I hope you enjoyed  today’s episode and I Thank You for tuning in. 

Additional to the Podcast, follow us on our YouTube channel, and be sure to check out our Social Media pages @FaithLoveAndDreams on FB, IG, & Twitter as well! 

To Support our Mission: SHOP with us at FaithLoveandDreams.MyShopify.com where we sell Positive Relationship/Marriage merchandise.

Sep 27, 201909:41
"The Perfect Spouse" How Many Of Us Have Them??

"The Perfect Spouse" How Many Of Us Have Them??

Welcome to the Faith Love and Dreams podcast a community of couples dedicated in every stage of their relationship to building healthy strong loving and supportive foundations together we’re your hosts Michael and Tiffany Melvin join us as we discuss all things relationship. So if you’re courting, engaged, married or preparing for when you get there this is the place for you! Todays topic is  "The Perfect Spouse" How Many Of Us Have Them?? (This episode filming is also on our YouTube Channel- if you prefer to watch us live) We're all perfect or so we think when we are alone, but what happens when we join together?? The imperfections are now exposed for your spouse to see! Listen as we not only discuss the idea of perfection as a husband and wife but share our own imperfections that came out during our marriage and how we choose to deal with it.  We hope this discussion leaves you with some tools to help when you are faced with imperfections in your own marriage. Remember you may not be perfect, but you are PERFECT FOR EACH OTHER!  We hope you enjoyed today’s episode:  "The PERFECT SPOUSE" How Many Of Us Have Them?? on the Faith Love and Dreams Podcast. Thank You for tuning in. Additional to the Podcast and YouTube channel, be sure to check out our Social Media pages @FaithLoveAndDreams on FB, IG, & Twitter as well! To Support our Mission: SHOP with us at FaithLoveandDreams.MyShopify.com

Sep 18, 201934:41
The Chase- Who's Chasing Who??

The Chase- Who's Chasing Who??

Welcome to the Faith Love and Dreams podcast a community of couples dedicated in every stage of their relationship to building healthy strong loving and supportive foundations together we’re your hosts Michael and Tiffany Melvin join us as we discuss all things relationship. So if you’re courting, engaged, married or preparing for when you get there this is the place for you!

In this episode we're discussing The Chase specifically, Who's chasing Who??

Michael and I discuss if it's okay for a Man to CHASE a Woman? and if it's okay for a Woman to CHASE a Man? Tune in to see what we agree & disagree on as we revisit our own experiences as well. 

We have a candid yet funny conversation about this topic. If you would like to view the filming of this episode, check out our Youtube channel where you can see us in real time recording the podcast.

We hope you enjoyed today’s episode:  The Chase- Who's Chasing Who?? on the Faith Love and Dreams Podcast. We Thank You for tuning in.

Additional to the Podcast and YouTube channel, be sure to check out our Social Media pages @FaithLoveAndDreams on FB, IG, & Twitter as well

Sep 11, 201937:16
Building Your Foundation Together!

Building Your Foundation Together!

Welcome to the Faith Love and Dreams podcast a community of couples dedicated in every stage of their relationship to building healthy strong loving and supportive foundations together we’re your hosts Michael and Tiffany Melvin join us as we discuss all things relationship. So if you’re courting, engaged, married or preparing for when you get there this is the place for you! In previous episodes we talked about being Engaged, Courting, and Married. During this episode we will discuss where to start as you build your foundation together. We’ve consulted a few local builders regarding the steps they use when they start building. They all agree that the foundation is the most important process and after talking to them, they seem to follow the same procedure. They: pick a location survey the lot to make sure it’s a solid ground Start digging Install footings for stabilization Pour concrete let it cure, treat with a sealer/ barrier to keep moisture and other things out, then they Start building! This made us think more about how foundations are built together in Marriage. Today, we want to give you some practical tools to keep in your tool box to use for building, maintenance,or repairs to your foundation.                                           2 Main things are: Love/ Respect & Having a Maintenance Plan.  Your Maintenance plan also includes: “How to” guides/books Seminars/workshops Music Marital Check in Don’t say the D word Counseling Remember when building your foundation together, Consistency is key, willing to adapt and make adjustments to changes in the plan is important. you’re stronger building your foundation together! We hope you enjoyed today’s episode: Building your Foundation Together on the Faith Love and Dreams Podcast. We Thank You for tuning in. Be sure to check out our Social Media pages and our YouTube Channel.
Sep 04, 201901:00:16
Marriage: Making it Yours!!

Marriage: Making it Yours!!

Welcome to the Faith Love and Dreams podcast a community of couples dedicated in every stage of their relationship to building healthy strong loving and supportive foundations together we’re your hosts Michael and Tiffany Melvin join us as we discuss all things relationship. So if you’re courting, engaged, married or preparing for when you get there this is the place for you!

First comes love, then comes marriage....Mmmm let’s go back to the first comes Love part 

We discuss off by talking about the importance of marrying the person and not the image of marriage. 

A few tips on how to make your marriage your own


        Make your marriage a priority

  • Communicate set goals for your marriage this may include setting up a monthly time to discuss things going on in your marriage/pillow talk , 
  • Discuss your needs and expectations as a husband and wife, 
  • Set boundaries: Friends family coworkers anyone outside of your marriage/respect your marriage
  1. Taking advice and seeking wise counsel  * Discuss the importance of having a “Marriage Mentor”
  2.  Conflict resolution/fighting fair-Keeping score never ends well in marriage because they’re always be a winner and a loser but in the end you both lose let’s face it sometimes we will not always be on our best game we will miss the mark
  3. Granting grace /forgiveness and regrouping/moving on.- Not staying in the same negative space.
  4. Honesty is the best policy it’s about respect and responsibility in your marriage. You took vows and you should honor them. Create your own traditions.
  5.  FUN, FUN, and More FUN! -Make time for fun enjoy each other create simple activities you can do together such as reading/ watching a certain TV show/movies whatever your thing is to do together creates a bonding time..
  6. And last but not least intimacy-make it a priority to connect emotionally and physically. Intimacy in marriage does not have to be boring it will be what you make of it.

 We hope you enjoyed this episode of the Faith Love and Dreams Podcast with your hosts Michael and Tiffany Melvin wishing you a happy and loving marriage.

Join us next time for episode 5 building your foundation together. Follow us on FB, IG,& Twitter! You Tube page Coming Soon!!!


Aug 28, 201901:21:48
Part 2: Engaged Putting A Ring On It (Or Not)

Part 2: Engaged Putting A Ring On It (Or Not)

Welcome to the Faith Love and Dreams podcast a community of couples dedicated in every stage of their relationship to building healthy strong loving and supportive foundations together we’re your hosts Michael and Tiffany Melvin join us as we discuss all things relationship. So if you’re courting, engaged, married or preparing for when you get there this is the place for you!You are listening to episode 3: Engaged Putting a ring on it (or not)You found the one, you made the choice, now the preparation begins...but first you must agree on what you’re preparing for, the major event to come or the lifelong journey.I think most of us have heard some version or form of “you prepare for the marriage not the wedding” We want to share with you a few areas that should be addressed while you are in the engagement phase of your relationship.

Discuss the future: set goals as a couple-
Discuss your roles in the marriage/household.
Family
Last but not least.... An area that is often not discussed enough (especially during wedding planning-Lol )-
Finances:
Individual debt and any you may incur as a couple
Spending habits
Savings
Discuss income potential/growth
Create a wealth plan and map out where you want to be and how you will get there.

Thank You for joining us! we hope you enjoyed today’s episode and if you are engaged Congratulations! It’s our hope that what we shared today sparks a discussion between you and your fiancé. Our next episode is Marriage: Making it Yours
Aug 21, 201946:29
Part 1: Engaged Putting A Ring On It (Or Not)

Part 1: Engaged Putting A Ring On It (Or Not)

Welcome to the Faith Love and Dreams podcast a community of couples dedicated in every stage of their relationship to building healthy strong loving and supportive foundations together we’re your hosts Michael and Tiffany Melvin join us as we discuss all things relationship. So if you’re courting, engaged, married or preparing for when you get there this is the place for you!
You are listening to episode 3: Engaged Putting a ring on it (or not)
You found the one, you made the choice, now the preparation begins...
but first you must agree on what you’re preparing for, the major event to come or the lifelong journey.
I think most of us have heard some version or form of “you prepare for the marriage not the wedding”
We want to share with you a few areas that should be addressed while you are in the engagement phase of your relationship.

Discuss the future: set goals as a couple-
Discuss your roles in the marriage/household.
Family
Last but not least.... An area that is often not discussed enough (especially during wedding planning-Lol )-
Finances:
Individual debt and any you may incur as a couple
Spending habits
Savings
Discuss income potential/growth
Create a wealth plan and map out where you want to be and how you will get there.


Thank You for joining us! we hope you enjoyed today’s episode and if you are engaged Congratulations! It’s our hope that what we shared today sparks a discussion between you and your fiancé. Our next episode is Marriage: Making it Yours
Aug 21, 201901:00:30
Dating vs Courting: Are They One In The Same???

Dating vs Courting: Are They One In The Same???

Welcome to the Faith Love and Dreams podcast a community of couples dedicated in every stage of their relationship to building healthy strong loving and supportive foundations together. We’re your hosts Michael and Tiffany Melvin join us as we discuss all things relationship. So if you’re courting, engaged, married or preparing for when you get there this is the place for you! 

You are listening to episode #2: Dating vs Courting: Are They One In The Same??? Listen as we discuss this often overlooked area in relationships. We will give you a male and a female perspective, share our own experiences, and wisdom given to us , as well as provide tips that can help you navigate this area of your relationship. 

5 Things to Do before moving to the courting stage:

 1. Ask yourself if you are really ready to give up dating? 

2. Are you setting boundaries or cutting ties with the people you dated previously? 

3. Ask yourself why is this the person you want to court? 

4. Have you communicated your expectations and intentions with the other person and did they agree? 

5. Are you having conversations with the right people for sound advice? 

We want to Thank You for joining us and we hope you enjoyed episode #2 Dating vs Courting on the Faith Love and Dreams Podcast. Join us next Wednesday for episode 3: Engaged: Putting a ring on it (or not! 

Remember to follow us on our FaithLoveandDreams social media pages: FB, IG, & Twitter.

Aug 14, 201901:02:29
Intro/ All About The Melvins_EP 101

Intro/ All About The Melvins_EP 101

Welcome to the Faith Love and Dreams podcast a community of couples dedicated in every stage of their relationship to building healthy strong loving and supportive foundations together we’re your hosts Michael and Tiffany Melvin join us as we discuss all things relationship. So if you’re courting, engaged, married or preparing for when you get there this is the place for you! You are listening to episode #1: All About the Melvin‘s where we will give you a glimpse into who we are as individuals and our journey to becoming a couple by sharing our love story affectionately known as Faith Love & Dreams: Foundation Building Together. During this episode, we will discuss: How Faith Love and Dreams came to be How we met- Lots of Funny Stories here! Wait until you hear the church invite story!!! Our first date The tradition we started Also find out what the episode 2 will be about!- This is going to be a Good Topic! We hope you enjoyed our 1st episode, All about the Melvins on the Faith Love and Dreams Podcast. Follow us on FB and Instagram.  We would love to hear your thoughts and hope you share our podcast and social media platforms with your family, friends, coworkers. We Thank You for tuning in!  FB: @FaithLoveandDreams Instagram: @FaithLoveandDreams Twitter: @FaithLoveNDream Website: FaithLoveandDreams.com
Aug 07, 201956:60