https://www.spreaker.com/show/one-eye-shut
One Eye Shut offers an honest, entertaining view on life from several married couples perspectives. Be it parenting, religion, infidelity or anything...we will break it down!]]>enRelationshipsDefy Life Podcast Networkhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c7d9c215ecc094f796464a09f9cee303.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/one-eye-shutSat, 28 Feb 2026 23:56:28 +0000Defy LifeDefy Lifeinfo@godefylife.comAfrican Proverb: "Before marriage, keep both eyes open. After marriage, keep one eye shut." One Eye Shut offers an honest, entertaining view on life from several married couples perspectives.
One Eye Shut offers an honest, entertaining view on life from several married couples perspectives. Be it parenting, religion, infidelity or anything...we will break it down!]]>falsea96bbae4-cb4a-5440-b868-275802bd099cepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-e8-lemme-ask-you-something--50840863
Couples: Alvin & Gina Glymph, Thomas & Chiquita Stephens, J.R. & Ladine Glymph]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50840863Mon, 08 Aug 2022 02:51:14 +0000Defy LifeThe couples answer a list of marriage-related questions, round robin style. Couples: Alvin & Gina Glymph, Thomas & Chiquita Stephens, J.R. & Ladine Glymph
Couples: Alvin & Gina Glymph, Thomas & Chiquita Stephens, J.R. & Ladine Glymph]]>4123dopeblackpods,marriage,podernfamily,podsincolortrue3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-e7-stages-of-parenthood--50764834
Couples: Alvin & Gina Glymph, Thomas & Chiquita Stephens, J.R. & Ladine Glymph]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50764834Mon, 01 Aug 2022 17:34:46 +0000Defy LifeThe couples take questions from a loyal listener, Tonia Walker, and discuss parenthood. Very insightful conversation! Couples: Alvin & Gina Glymph, Thomas & Chiquita Stephens, J.R. & Ladine Glymph
Couples: Alvin & Gina Glymph, Thomas & Chiquita Stephens, J.R. & Ladine Glymph]]>3734dopeblackpods,marriage,parenthood,parenting,podernfamily,podsincolortrue3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-e6-the-fight-game--50674521https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50674521Sat, 23 Jul 2022 13:43:21 +0000Defy LifeThe couples discuss figuring in your marriage.4082true3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-e5-movie-time--50586165
1. If there were a movie made about your marriage, what would the title be?

2. Which actor would play the role of your spouse?

3. Could you handle watching a love scene with your spouse and an actor?

The answers got quite interesting! Enjoy!

Couples: Alvin & Gina Glymph, Thomas & Chiquita Stephens, J.R. & Ladine Glymph]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50586165Fri, 15 Jul 2022 19:47:31 +0000Defy LifeIn the latest episode, the couples discuss the following: 1. If there were a movie made about your marriage, what would the title be? 2. Which actor would play the role of your spouse? 3. Could you handle watching a love scene with your...
1. If there were a movie made about your marriage, what would the title be?

2. Which actor would play the role of your spouse?

3. Could you handle watching a love scene with your spouse and an actor?

The answers got quite interesting! Enjoy!

Couples: Alvin & Gina Glymph, Thomas & Chiquita Stephens, J.R. & Ladine Glymph]]>3477dopeblackpods,marriage,podernfamily,podsincolorfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-e4-advice-to-unmarried-couples--50314555
Couples: Alvin & Gina Glymph, J.R. & Ladine Glymph]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50314555Fri, 24 Jun 2022 15:02:15 +0000Defy LifeIn episode 4, the couples give their opinions on a list of items couples should complete before marriage. Couples: Alvin & Gina Glymph, J.R. & Ladine Glymph
Couples: Alvin & Gina Glymph, J.R. & Ladine Glymph]]>4405dopeblackpods,marriage,podernfamily,podsincolortrue3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-e3-father-s-day--50236634
Hosts: Alvin Glymph, J.R. Glymph]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50236634Fri, 17 Jun 2022 12:32:30 +0000Defy LifeIn a special episode 3, Alvin and J.R. talk about fatherhood. What they've learned, how it changed them, who inspired them and more! Enjoy the show! Hosts: Alvin Glymph, J.R. Glymph
Hosts: Alvin Glymph, J.R. Glymph]]>2608dopeblackpods,father's day,podernfamily,podsincolorfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-e2-tell-me-sweet-little-lies--50150158
1. What is marriage?
2. What are the 3 most important parts of a marriage?
3. When is it ok to lie to your spouse?

Couples: Alvin & Gina Glymph, Thomas & Chiquita Stephens, J.R. & Ladine Glymph]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50150158Fri, 10 Jun 2022 10:19:57 +0000Defy LifeI'm episode 2 of season 3, the couples are asked three questions... 1. What is marriage? 2. What are the 3 most important parts of a marriage? 3. When is it ok to lie to your spouse? Couples: Alvin & Gina Glymph, Thomas & Chiquita Stephens,...
1. What is marriage?
2. What are the 3 most important parts of a marriage?
3. When is it ok to lie to your spouse?

Couples: Alvin & Gina Glymph, Thomas & Chiquita Stephens, J.R. & Ladine Glymph]]>4252dopeblackpods,podernfamily,podsincolorfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-e1-long-awaited--50045166
Couples: Alvin & Gina Glymph, Thomas & Chiquita Stephens, J.R. & Ladine Glymph]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50045166Fri, 03 Jun 2022 12:05:22 +0000Defy LifeIn the season 3 premier, the couples return and catch up on what's been going on since the end of season 2! Enjoy the show! Couples: Alvin & Gina Glymph, Thomas & Chiquita Stephens, J.R. & Ladine Glymph
Couples: Alvin & Gina Glymph, Thomas & Chiquita Stephens, J.R. & Ladine Glymph]]>3383dopeblackpods,podernfamily,podsincolorfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-finale-the-rebuttals--47199763
Couples: Al & Gina, Thomas & Chiquita, J.R. & Ladine]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47199763Thu, 28 Oct 2021 14:34:56 +0000Defy LifeI'm the Season 2 finale, the couples offer up rebuttals to the previous 2 episodes. Things got interesting! Couples: Al & Gina, Thomas & Chiquita, J.R. & Ladine
Couples: Al & Gina, Thomas & Chiquita, J.R. & Ladine]]>5120dopeblackpods,marriage,podcastingwhileblack,podernfamily,podsincolortruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-special-the-wives--47082468
Hosts: Gina Glymph, Chiquita Stephens, Ladine Glymph]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47082468Thu, 21 Oct 2021 16:42:03 +0000Defy LifeThis week, the wives take the show in their hands! Let's get their perspective on several topics. Hosts: Gina Glymph, Chiquita Stephens, Ladine Glymph
Hosts: Gina Glymph, Chiquita Stephens, Ladine Glymph]]>5474truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-special-the-hubby-show--46974719https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46974719Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:18:14 +0000Defy LifeThis week, it's the husbands only! Alvin, Thomas and J.R. take the reigns and answer listener questions from their points of view.3500dopeblackpods,husband,marriage,podcastingwhileblack,podernfamily,podsincolorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2e8-live-life-short-long--46858962
Couples: Al and Gina, Thomas and Chiquita, J.R. and Ladine]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46858962Thu, 07 Oct 2021 14:17:10 +0000Defy LifeThis week, the couples discuss the theory that single women live longer than married women while married men outlive single men. Couples: Al and Gina, Thomas and Chiquita, J.R. and Ladine
Couples: Al and Gina, Thomas and Chiquita, J.R. and Ladine]]>3331dopeblackpods,marriage,podcastingwhileblack,podernfamily,podsincolortruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-eye-shut-special-series-j-r-and-ladine--46750010
Hosts: J.R. and Ladine Glymph]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46750010Thu, 30 Sep 2021 12:35:19 +0000Defy LifeIn the third episode of our special series, J.R. and Ladine go in-depth on their marriage. Hosts: J.R. and Ladine Glymph
Hosts: J.R. and Ladine Glymph]]>4287dopeblackpods,marriage,podcastingwhileblack,podernfamily,podsincolortruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-eye-shut-special-series-al-and-gina--46645980https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46645980Thu, 23 Sep 2021 11:00:19 +0000Defy LifeThe One Eye Shut Special Series continues with the Gina and Al reflecting on now and then.3550dopeblackpods,marriage,podcastingwhileblack,podsincolorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-eye-shut-special-series-thomas-and-chiquita--46546965https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46546965Thu, 16 Sep 2021 11:47:31 +0000Defy LifeThe One Eye Shut Special Series opens with the Stephens going deep on where they're marriage currently stands.3104dopeblackpods,marriage,podcastingwhileblack,podernfamily,podsincolorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2e4-represent-represent--46445069
Couples: Al & Gina, Thomas & Chiquita, J.R. & Ladine]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46445069Thu, 09 Sep 2021 15:56:55 +0000Defy LifeThis week, the couples discuss how your behavior in public is a representation of your spouse and marriage. Couples: Al & Gina, Thomas & Chiquita, J.R. & Ladine
Couples: Al & Gina, Thomas & Chiquita, J.R. & Ladine]]>4271dopeblackpods,marriage,podcastingwhileblack,podernfamily,podsincolortruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2e3-what-if-your-child-is-gay--46150997
Couples: Al and Gina, Thomas and Chiquita, J.R. and Ladine]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46150997Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:05:22 +0000Defy LifeThis week, the couples discuss how they would support if their child were gay. Very personal and in-depth conversation. Couples: Al and Gina, Thomas and Chiquita, J.R. and Ladine
Couples: Al and Gina, Thomas and Chiquita, J.R. and Ladine]]>6619gay,lgbtq,love,marriage,queertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2e2-solo-trippin--46102410
Couples: Al and Gina, Thomas and Chiquita, J.R. and Ladine]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46102410Sun, 15 Aug 2021 12:59:37 +0000Defy LifeThis week, the couples discuss taking separate vacations from your spouse.... And how much solo time is too much? Couples: Al and Gina, Thomas and Chiquita, J.R. and Ladine
Couples: Al and Gina, Thomas and Chiquita, J.R. and Ladine]]>5870dopeblackpods,love,marriage,podcastingwhileblack,podernfamily,podsincolorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2e1-you-share-too-much--45974433
Couples: Al & Gina, Thomas & Chiquita, J.R. & Ladine]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45974433Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:06:46 +0000Defy LifeThe One Eye Shut crew is back for season 2. In the first episode, the couples ask the question, "How much is too much, when it comes to sharing details of your marriage with family / friends?" Couples: Al & Gina, Thomas & Chiquita, J.R. & Ladine
Couples: Al & Gina, Thomas & Chiquita, J.R. & Ladine]]>4667dopeblackpods,family,friends,love,marriage,podernfamily,podsincolor,relationshipstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/40-mom-we-got-guests--44654192
Couples: Al & Gina, J.R. & Ladine, Chris & Dawn]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44654192Thu, 06 May 2021 11:16:09 +0000Defy LifeThe couples bring in episode 40 by celebrating Mother's Day and welcoming their first guests to the show. With Thomas and Chiquita out, the crew welcomes Chris and Dawn Cooper to the One Eye Shut fam. The couples learn about Chris and Dawn's story and...
Couples: Al & Gina, J.R. & Ladine, Chris & Dawn]]>6649couples,dopeblackpods,marriage,mothersday,podcastingwhileblack,podernfamily,podsincolor,relationshipstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/39-support-vs-enabling--44551253
Couples: Alvin and Gina Glymph, Thomas and Chiquita Stephens, J.R. and Ladine Glymph]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44551253Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:58:17 +0000Defy LifeThis week, the couples tell us where they draw the line between support vs enabling their partner. Couples: Alvin and Gina Glymph, Thomas and Chiquita Stephens, J.R. and Ladine Glymph
Couples: Alvin and Gina Glymph, Thomas and Chiquita Stephens, J.R. and Ladine Glymph]]>5418dopeblackpods,marriage,podcastingwhileblack,podernfamily,podsincolorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/38-what-y-all-think--44430707https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44430707Thu, 22 Apr 2021 11:25:24 +0000Defy LifeThis week, the couples open up by discussing their thoughts on the Derek Chauvin verdict. Then they talk about how their families responded when first meeting their now spouses.5421couples,dopeblackpods,marriage,podcastingwhileblack,podernfamily,podsincolortruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/37-it-s-my-thing--44340014
And Ladine debuts as host, standing in for Gina.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44340014Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:56:45 +0000Defy LifeThis week, the couples talk about the importance of having your own thing(s) as an individual. Is it selfish to have interests outside of your spouse? And Ladine debuts as host, standing in for Gina.
And Ladine debuts as host, standing in for Gina.]]>4266marriage,podcastingwhileblack,podernfamily,podsincolortruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/36-pre-wedding-advice--44250331https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44250331Thu, 08 Apr 2021 15:39:16 +0000Defy LifeThis week, the couples answer the question... " What advice would you give yourself before your wedding, if you had known then what you know now"? They also give a heads up to current couples on the verge of marriage.4350dopeblackpods,podcastingwhileblack,podernfamily,podsincolortruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/35-strippers-and-porn--44139932https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44139932Thu, 01 Apr 2021 10:55:04 +0000Defy LifeThis week, the couples discuss the potential effects of watching porn and attending strip clubs can have on a marriage... both good and bad.6857dopeblackpods,marriage,podcastingwhileblack,podernfamily,podsincolor,relationshipstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/34-when-it-s-time-to-leave--44042468
You gotta check this one out!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44042468Thu, 25 Mar 2021 19:21:48 +0000Defy LifeThe couple discuss the following statement: " Kicking your kids out at 18, without a plan, is a generational curse." You gotta check this one out!
You gotta check this one out!]]>6830truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/33-hall-passes-and-snitches--43729342https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43729342Thu, 04 Mar 2021 12:54:49 +0000Defy LifeIn episode 33, the couples discuss round 2 of infidelity. The question. . . If you see a cheater, do you tell?5779couples,dopeblackpods,marriage,podcastingwhileblack,podernfamily,podsincolortruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/32-infidelity--43627615https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43627615Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:47:10 +0000Defy LifeThis week, the couples talk about infidelity and its effect on families and kids. Things got a bit heated...👀5666dopeblackpods,podcastingwhileblack,podernfamily,podsincolortruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/31-musings--43520072
Couples: Alvin and Gina, Thomas and Chiquita, J.R. and Ladine]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43520072Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:34:23 +0000Defy LifeIn episode 31, there Stephens are back after a bout with covid. The couples discuss a myriad of topics, including movies they've watched lately, Black History Month and more! Couples: Alvin and Gina, Thomas and Chiquita, J.R. and Ladine
Couples: Alvin and Gina, Thomas and Chiquita, J.R. and Ladine]]>6161dopeblackpods,marriage,married,podcastingwhileblack,podernfamily,podsincolorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/30-friends--43395298https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43395298Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:14:55 +0000Defy LifeWith the Stephens under the weather, the 2 Glymph couples discuss the importance of your spouse liking (or at least tolerating) your friends.4246dopeblackpods,podcastingwhileblack,podernfamily,podsincolortruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/29-jealousy--43296233https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43296233Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:07:16 +0000Defy LifeWith the Stephens crew out, the Glymph couples talk about jealousy in a marriage. Really good conversation!5225truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-the-resurrection--42927605
Contact: info@godefylife.com
Follow: @GoDefyLife]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42927605Thu, 14 Jan 2021 14:43:12 +0000Defy LifeThis week, the couples catch-up my discussing since new things in the Stephens' household. They also talk their favorite Christmas gifts for this past year. What s fun episode. Contact: info@godefylife.com Follow: @GoDefyLife
Contact: info@godefylife.com
Follow: @GoDefyLife]]>5122dopeblackpods,podcastingwhileblack,podernfamily,podsincolortruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/27-reunion-etiquette--42529291
Couples: Al & Gina, Thomas & Chiquita, J.R. & Ladine

Contact: info@godefylife.com
Follow: @GoDefyLife]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42529291Thu, 17 Dec 2020 18:24:05 +0000Defy LifeThis week, the couples discuss proper etiquette when taking your spouse to your event (class reunion, homecoming, etc)... Or do you even take them at all?!!! Couples: Al & Gina, Thomas & Chiquita, J.R. & Ladine Contact: info@godefylife.com Follow:...
Couples: Al & Gina, Thomas & Chiquita, J.R. & Ladine

Contact: info@godefylife.com
Follow: @GoDefyLife]]>3944dopeblackpods,marriage,podcastingwhileblack,podernfamily,podsincolor,relationshipstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/26-gifted--42409485
Contact: info@godefylife.com
Follow: @godefylife]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42409485Thu, 10 Dec 2020 11:00:06 +0000Defy LifeThis week, the couples talk about gifts. Best and worst gifts. How often do they gift each other. What do you consider a gift? And more! Contact: info@godefylife.com Follow: @godefylife
Contact: info@godefylife.com
Follow: @godefylife]]>5786truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/25-holidaze--42289992https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42289992Thu, 03 Dec 2020 21:44:08 +0000Defy LifeThis week, the couples talk about their holiday traditions, adjusting to in-laws and more!4724truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/24-setting-expectations--42049315
Contact us: Info@godefylife.com
Follow us: @OneEyeShutPod]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42049315Thu, 19 Nov 2020 11:24:56 +0000Defy LifeThis week, the couples discuss expectations within a marriage. Did you have conversations to set expectations before you wed? Do you verbalize them now? Great discussion! Contact us: Info@godefylife.com Follow us: @OneEyeShutPod
Contact us: Info@godefylife.com
Follow us: @OneEyeShutPod]]>4704dopeblackpods,husbandandwife,love,marriage,podcastingwhileblack,podernfamily,podsincolor,relationshiptruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/23-secrets--41931965
Contact us: info@GoDefyLife.com
Follow us: @OneEyeShutPod]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41931965Thu, 12 Nov 2020 11:00:21 +0000Defy LifeIn episode 23, the couples discuss secrets. Is it ok to keep one? How far will you go to hold on to one? And more! Contact us: info@GoDefyLife.com Follow us: @OneEyeShutPod
Contact us: info@GoDefyLife.com
Follow us: @OneEyeShutPod]]>4965dopeblackpods,husbandandwife,love,marriage,podcastingwhileblack,podernfamily,podsincolor,relationships,secretstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-talkin--41468931
Couples: J.R. & Ladine, Thomas & Chiquita, Al & Gina

Follow us: IG and Twitter: @OneEyeShutPod
Contact us: Info@godefylife.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41468931Thu, 15 Oct 2020 11:07:36 +0000Defy LifeThis week, the couples address the question, "How long into your relationship were you comfortable enough to let it all out? Burps, farts, crying, etc. Boy, did things get interesting. Couples: J.R. & Ladine, Thomas & Chiquita, Al & Gina Follow us:...
Couples: J.R. & Ladine, Thomas & Chiquita, Al & Gina

Follow us: IG and Twitter: @OneEyeShutPod
Contact us: Info@godefylife.com]]>4892dopeblackpods,husbandandwife,love,marriage,podcastingwhileblack,podernfamily,podsincolor,relationshipstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/21-won-t-he-do-it--41362064
Couples: Al & Gina, Thomas @ Chiquita, J.R. & Ladine

Contact us: Info@godefylife.com
Follow us: IG: @OneEyeShutPod]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41362064Thu, 08 Oct 2020 11:51:13 +0000Defy LifeThe couples discuss religion in marriage. Can a marriage survive without it? Can a husband lead a family without it? Do children need it? And more! Couples: Al & Gina, Thomas @ Chiquita, J.R. & Ladine Contact us: Info@godefylife.com Follow us: IG:...
Couples: Al & Gina, Thomas @ Chiquita, J.R. & Ladine

Contact us: Info@godefylife.com
Follow us: IG: @OneEyeShutPod]]>5922dopeblackpods,husbandandwife,love,marriage,podcastingwhileblack,podernfamily,podsincolor,relationshipsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-what-s-in-a-name--41235880
Contact: Info@godefylife.com
Follow: IG/Twitter: @GoDefyLife]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41235880Thu, 01 Oct 2020 10:05:04 +0000Defy LifeThis week, with the Stephens under the weather, Al & Gina and I.R. and Ladine discuss the naming of their kids and the importance of the process. Contact: Info@godefylife.com Follow: IG/Twitter: @GoDefyLife
Contact: Info@godefylife.com
Follow: IG/Twitter: @GoDefyLife]]>5299truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/19-the-trust-episode--41094151
Couples: J.R. and Ladine, All and Gina, Thomas and Chiquita

Contact us: info@GoDefyLife.com
Follow us: @Godefylife (IG & Twitter)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41094151Thu, 24 Sep 2020 10:00:05 +0000Defy LifeThis week, the couples discuss trust... How's it's earned, broken, dismissed and regained. It gets real. Couples: J.R. and Ladine, All and Gina, Thomas and Chiquita Contact us: info@GoDefyLife.com Follow us: @Godefylife (IG & Twitter)
Couples: J.R. and Ladine, All and Gina, Thomas and Chiquita

Contact us: info@GoDefyLife.com
Follow us: @Godefylife (IG & Twitter)]]>5822truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-i-don-t-rock-with-jimmy--40962598https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40962598Thu, 17 Sep 2020 22:50:11 +0000Defy LifeThis week, the couples discuss abuse within families and relationships.5299couples,dopeblackpods,marriage,podcastingwhileblack,podsincolortruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-in-laws-and-outlaws--40808256
Couples: Al & Gina, Thomas & Chiquita, J.R. & Ladine

Contact us: info@godefylife.com

Follow us: IG/Twitter: @GoDefyLife]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40808256Thu, 10 Sep 2020 12:29:16 +0000Defy LifeThis week, the couples discuss how they've assessed issues with in-laws. Couples: Al & Gina, Thomas & Chiquita, J.R. & Ladine Contact us: info@godefylife.com Follow us: IG/Twitter: @GoDefyLife
Couples: Al & Gina, Thomas & Chiquita, J.R. & Ladine

Contact us: info@godefylife.com

Follow us: IG/Twitter: @GoDefyLife]]>4905couples,dopeblackpods,husband,husbandandwife,in-law,in-laws,love,marriage,podcastingwhileblack,podernfamily,podsincolor,relationships,wifetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/16-discipline-and-punishment--40666996
Couples: Thomas and Chiquita, Al and Gina, J.R. and Ladine

Contact: info@godefylife.com

Follow us: Twitter/IG @GoDefyLife
Facebook: One Eye Shut Podcast]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40666996Thu, 03 Sep 2020 10:00:13 +0000Defy LifeThis week, the couples discuss discipline vs punishment of children. To whoop or not to whoop... Creative ways to discipline. And more! Couples: Thomas and Chiquita, Al and Gina, J.R. and Ladine Contact: info@godefylife.com Follow us: Twitter/IG...
Couples: Thomas and Chiquita, Al and Gina, J.R. and Ladine

Contact: info@godefylife.com

Follow us: Twitter/IG @GoDefyLife
Facebook: One Eye Shut Podcast]]>4992dopeblackpods,husband,husbandandwife,love,marriage,marriagegoals,marriedlife,podcastingwhileblack,podernfamily,podsincolor,wifetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-more-of-the-same--40509198
Couples: Al & Gina, Thomas and Chiquita, J.R. and Ladine

Contact us: info@godefylife.com

IG/Twitter: @oneeyeshutpod]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40509198Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:30:39 +0000Defy LifeThis week, the couples pause from marriage talk to discuss the Jacob Blake shooting and where we stand as a society. Couples: Al & Gina, Thomas and Chiquita, J.R. and Ladine Contact us: info@godefylife.com IG/Twitter: @oneeyeshutpod
Couples: Al & Gina, Thomas and Chiquita, J.R. and Ladine

Contact us: info@godefylife.com

IG/Twitter: @oneeyeshutpod]]>4975couples,dopeblackpods,georgefloyd,husband,husbandandwife,jacobblake,love,marriage,marriedlife,podcastingwhileblack,podsincolor,wifetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-finances-feelin-froggy--40416356
Couples: Al & Gina, Thomas & Chiquita, J.R. & Ladine

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Follow Us: IG / Twitter @OneEyeShutPod Facebook: One Eye Shut]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40416356Thu, 20 Aug 2020 10:00:17 +0000Defy LifeThis week the couples discuss finances. Saving,...credit...bills...all that and more! Couples: Al & Gina, Thomas & Chiquita, J.R. & Ladine Contact Us: info@GoDefyLife.com Follow Us: IG / Twitter @OneEyeShutPod Facebook: One Eye Shut
Couples: Al & Gina, Thomas & Chiquita, J.R. & Ladine

Contact Us: info@GoDefyLife.com

Follow Us: IG / Twitter @OneEyeShutPod Facebook: One Eye Shut]]>4995couples,dope,finances,husbandandwife,love,marriage,podcastingwhileblack,podsincolor,relationshipstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-pursuit-of-happiness--40307080
Contact info@godefylife.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40307080Thu, 13 Aug 2020 18:57:38 +0000Defy LifeThis week, the couples talk happiness. Is your mate responsible for making you happy? What is the burden of codependency? And more! Contact info@godefylife.com
Contact info@godefylife.com]]>5046truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-25-and-counting--40162930
Couples: Al & Gina, Thomas & Chiquita, J.R. & Ladine

Contact us: info@godefylife.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40162930Thu, 06 Aug 2020 10:00:05 +0000Defy LifeThis week, the couples have an impromptu conversation centered around Al & Gina's 25 wedding anniversary. Couples: Al & Gina, Thomas & Chiquita, J.R. & Ladine Contact us: info@godefylife.com
Couples: Al & Gina, Thomas & Chiquita, J.R. & Ladine

Contact us: info@godefylife.com]]>5772anniversary,couples,love,marriage,weddingtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-pandemic-pandemonium--40052104
Couples: Al & Gina, Thomas & Chiquita, J.R. & Ladine

Contact: info@godefylife.com
IG/Twitter: @godefylife]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40052104Thu, 30 Jul 2020 09:56:52 +0000Defy LifeThis week, the couples discuss all that's going on with COVID in their lives. Couples: Al & Gina, Thomas & Chiquita, J.R. & Ladine Contact: info@godefylife.com IG/Twitter: @godefylife
Couples: Al & Gina, Thomas & Chiquita, J.R. & Ladine

Contact: info@godefylife.com
IG/Twitter: @godefylife]]>4218couples,covid-19,dopeblackpods,family,love,marriage,podcastingwhileblack,podsincolortruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-trauma-healing--39792811https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39792811Thu, 16 Jul 2020 11:17:56 +0000Defy LifeIn episode 10, the couples talk about trauma that is brought into a marriage and trauma that we inflict upon each other.5920couples,dopeblackpods,love,marriage,podcastingwhileblack,podsincolor,relationships,traumatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-swingin-and-threesomes--38025182
Contact us: info@godefylife.com
IG/Twitter: @GoDefyLife]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/38025182Thu, 09 Jul 2020 13:59:13 +0000Defy LifeIn the 9th episode of One Eye Shut, the couples lend thoughts on Swinging and threesomes. Contact us: info@godefylife.com IG/Twitter: @GoDefyLife
Contact us: info@godefylife.com
IG/Twitter: @GoDefyLife]]>4054couples,dopeblackpods,love,marriage,podcastingwhileblack,podsincolor,sex,swingers,threesometruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-communication-and-difficult-conversations--35316284
Contact the show: info@godefylife.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/35316284Thu, 02 Jul 2020 10:00:05 +0000Defy LifeIn the eight episode of One Eye Shut, the couples discuss how the communicate and what they do to initiate difficult conversations. Contact the show: info@godefylife.com
Contact the show: info@godefylife.com]]>5261communication,couples,dopeblackpods,husbandandwife,love,marriage,podcastingwhileblack,podsincolortruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-love-languages--33224369
Contact the show: info@godefylife.com
Twitter / IG: @OneEyeShutPod]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/33224369Thu, 25 Jun 2020 09:10:58 +0000Defy LifeThe couples are back to discuss Love Languages in episode 7. Contact the show: info@godefylife.com Twitter / IG: @OneEyeShutPod
Contact the show: info@godefylife.com
Twitter / IG: @OneEyeShutPod]]>5589dopeblackpods,love,marriage,podcastingwhileblack,podsincolor,relationshipstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-just-make-it-home--30228515https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30228515Thu, 11 Jun 2020 03:12:11 +0000Defy LifeThe OneEyeShut Crew dials in for part 2 of their law enforcement series. The couples discuss How they teach their children to handle an encounter with law enforcement.4248dopeblackpods,podcastingwhileblack,podsincolortruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-what-now--29270978
Couples: Al & Gina, Thomas & Chiquita, J.R. & Ladine]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29270978Thu, 04 Jun 2020 10:47:56 +0000Defy LifeIn episode 5, the couples take time talk about how they are currently feeling about the current state of affairs in America. Couples: Al & Gina, Thomas & Chiquita, J.R. & Ladine
Couples: Al & Gina, Thomas & Chiquita, J.R. & Ladine]]>6089dopeblackpods,podsincolortruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-family-traditions-gender-roles--28501540
Couples: Thomas & Chiquita, Alvin & Gina, J.R. & Ladine

FAMILY TRADITIONS / PRACTICES
1. Were there any family traditions/practices that surprised you?
2. Any conflicting traditions? How did you decide which one(s) to adopt?

GENDER ROLES
1. Do you subscribe to the idea?
2. Have they changed since marriage?

Email: info@godefylife.com
IG/Twitter: @oneeyeshutpod]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28501540Thu, 28 May 2020 11:00:18 +0000Defy LifeIn episode 4 of One Eye Shut, the couples discuss family traditions and gender roles. Couples: Thomas & Chiquita, Alvin & Gina, J.R. & Ladine FAMILY TRADITIONS / PRACTICES 1. Were there any family traditions/practices that surprised you? 2. Any...
Couples: Thomas & Chiquita, Alvin & Gina, J.R. & Ladine

FAMILY TRADITIONS / PRACTICES
1. Were there any family traditions/practices that surprised you?
2. Any conflicting traditions? How did you decide which one(s) to adopt?

GENDER ROLES
1. Do you subscribe to the idea?
2. Have they changed since marriage?

Email: info@godefylife.com
IG/Twitter: @oneeyeshutpod]]>6840blacklove,dopeblackpods,husband,husbandandwife,love,marriage,marriagegoals,marriedlife,podcastingwhileblack,podsincolor,relationships,wifetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-pet-peeves--28003742
Couples: Gina & Al, Thomas & Chiquita, J.R. & Ladine

Contact: info@GoDefyLife.com
IG / Twitter: @OneEyeShutPod
Facebook: One Eye Shut]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28003742Thu, 21 May 2020 23:15:59 +0000Defy LifeIn the 3rd episode of One Eye Shut, the couples discuss their pet peeves in their marriages, The also read a few responses from the pet peeves question from Facebook. Couples: Gina & Al, Thomas & Chiquita, J.R. & Ladine Contact: info@GoDefyLife.com...
Couples: Gina & Al, Thomas & Chiquita, J.R. & Ladine

Contact: info@GoDefyLife.com
IG / Twitter: @OneEyeShutPod
Facebook: One Eye Shut]]>4865dopeblackpods,marriage,petpeeves,podcastingwhileblack,podsincolor,relationshipstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-proposals--27295078 -What is the best proposal you've ever seen?
-How soon is too soon to propose?
-Is it ok for a woman to propose to a man?

Couples: J.R. & Ladine, Al & Gina, Thomas & Chiquita

Contact: info@godefylife.com
Social Media: @OneEyeShutPod]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27295078Thu, 14 May 2020 10:00:03 +0000Defy LifeIn episode 2 of One Eye Shut, the couples discuss marriage proposals. -What is the best proposal you've ever seen? -How soon is too soon to propose? -Is it ok for a woman to propose to a man? Couples: J.R. & Ladine, Al & Gina, Thomas & Chiquita... -What is the best proposal you've ever seen?
-How soon is too soon to propose?
-Is it ok for a woman to propose to a man?

Couples: J.R. & Ladine, Al & Gina, Thomas & Chiquita

Contact: info@godefylife.com
Social Media: @OneEyeShutPod]]>4814couples,dopeblackpods,love,marriage,podcastingwhileblack,podsincolor,proposals,relationships,weddingstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-the-story-of-us--26858444
In the first episode of One Eye Shut, the couples introduce themselves. Then each couple shares the story of how they met.

Couples: J.R. and Ladine Glymph, Alvin and Gina Glymph, Thomas and Chiquita Stephens]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26858444Thu, 07 May 2020 10:00:20 +0000Defy LifeAfrican Proverb: "Before you get married, keep both eyes open, and after you marry, close one eye. In the first episode of One Eye Shut, the couples introduce themselves. Then each couple shares the story of how they met. Couples: J.R. and Ladine...
In the first episode of One Eye Shut, the couples introduce themselves. Then each couple shares the story of how they met.

Couples: J.R. and Ladine Glymph, Alvin and Gina Glymph, Thomas and Chiquita Stephens]]>4812couples,dopeblackpods,marriage,podcastingwhileblack,podsincolor,relationshipstruefull