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Part 2: I'm friends with the other woman Nov 24, 2015

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On Part II of "I'm friends with the other woman" Keesha shares her remarkable story of becoming friends with the woman whom her husband had an affair with. In this conversation we learn the real raw process of forgiveness. Keesha details some of the contents of a letter the other woman wrote to her. Much to the dismay of many, Keesha says the letter was essential to the healing process. But before the healing began, many other characteristics rightfully reared their ugly head publicly - anger, frustration, hate, and animosity - just to name a few. She was not ashamed to let the world know how she felt! The angst toward the woman ran so deep that Keesha even says that she felt responsible for some of the medical issues the woman faced during her pregnancy. But after listening, learning, and laughing from this conversation, we know it's such a beautiful & freeing thing when we can forgive some of the most hurtful acts that leave the deepest emotional scars. It's beautiful because the act of forgiveness not only saves the offended from that sweet bitterness but it also heals. Through the continuation of the conversation in Part II: I'm friends with the other woman, we learn the real raw process of forgiveness.

I'm friends with the other woman... Nov 24, 2015

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Forgiveness can be one of thee most difficult things to do in life. It is lauded by many as the way to go or the righteous and noble task to undertake. But what happens when the offense is especially egregious or heinous? What happens when a scared bond is broken or covenant is shattered? Is forgiveness still warranted? Is the offended still required to take on the arduous and emotional lamenting process of forgiveness (yes it's a process)? We'll just imagine for a moment that your spouse cheated and for some reason or another you are asked to forgive the other woman. What do you do? That's what this conversation is about. One woman goes as far as becoming friends with "other woman." Yes, you read that correctly, friends. It's one thing to forgive your spouse in this situation but to extend a hand of fellowship to the other soul...that is nothing but God himself in human form! This is why we are so intrigued by this story. Last week, we reposted the couple's love story, He Cheated. She Stayed. Deeper In Love... revealing the raw truth of the effects of an affair but also how their love grew deeper. But it wasn't until after the show when Keesha, the wife, reveal she sent the other woman gifts and talks with her regularly. After we picked our lip up off the floor, we had to do a follow up! Listen as we chat with one woman who not only forgives her husband after infidelity but extends a hand in grace to become friends with the other woman.

Part 3: He cheated. She stayed. Deeper in Love. Nov 16, 2015

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In the final part of the 3-part series "He cheated. She stayed. Deeper in love, " I asked the couple a very straightforward question - how did cheating make their relationship better? Their answer was just as straightforward. They said, "we dropped the facade." In the conversation we learned that couple kept up a continuous facade to their family & friends that their marriage perfect but the fictitious smiles and gazes of love only added to their problems. The husband, DeMadison, was also forced to face the reality of the decision he made to cheat on his wife. He shares how he reconciled his decision with himself, his wife, and God. Through his candid conversation he takes us step by step in what had show, do, and be to repair the damage. Through this couple's love story, we learn what it truly means to be in a healthy committed realtionship. The couple even challenges those may be experiencing a similar situation to not only give everything you but also stand in the midst of the storm. Listen to part 3 of "He cheated. She stayed. Deeper in love," where two lovebirds both talk about the residue of cheating while in a committed relationship.

Part 2: He cheated. She stayed. Deeper in Love. Nov 16, 2015

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Usually cheating is the "out" for couples who make a vow & commitment to love until death do you part. Cheating is thee ultimate deal-breaker in the commitment and covenant both individuals gave before family, friends, and God. Cheating is the one thing that even the bible says "you are free to go." And obviously we are paraphrasing here. But for one couple, ending the marriage wasn't an option. In part 2 of "He cheated. She stayed. Deeper in Love." Keesha Fife explains why she decided to stay. In the very transparent conversation she opens up about the stages of anger, hurt, and constant forgiveness to get to her happily ever after. In the process, she was forced to accept her role in the affair. She says, "O, Girl that was a long road. I didn't look in that mirror at first. I threw some pots, pans, flowers...I wanted to jump on some skulls." If you were in the room during the conversation you would clearly see & feel that their love is stronger than ever. It's only in part 2 of this series where we learn the defining moment for the couple. We learn the exact question every couple should ask when they are faced with a decision in their relationship that can be life altering. So ladies and gents, get ready for part 2 of this intimate revealing conversation.

He cheated. She stayed. Deeper in Love... Nov 16, 2015

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When two people make a conscious decision to be in a committed monogamous relationship, that commitment is grounded in the belief that the relationship grows and is sustained because the spiritual, emotional, and physical intimacy. Therefore when that intimacy is breached, trust is broken, and the relationship suffers. That's why for the majority of couples , cheating is the deal breaker. Whether it's emotional or physical it's that one rule you simply don't break. This week we decided to resurrect this oldie but goodie 3- part series interview where a married couple had to face the reality of infidelity in their marriage. There are so many pieces of wisdom in this raw interview that individuals who want a relationship, are in a relationship, want to be married or are married can get their life! Through this unabashed conversation, we learned that there are many misconceptions about what it takes to be and maintain a healthy committed realtionship. Forgiveness, responsibility, acceptance, trust, patience, patience, patience, did we say patience? The love story of this couple is nothing short of amazing. As you'll soon hear, it did not come easy. The deepest part of their love story came after he cheated and she stayed. Listen to part one of the failure and success of one couple's love story.

Part II: I was a 28 year old virgin until... Nov 06, 2015

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"This is heavy." Those are the words of 30 something year old "Britney" while sharing the her confession. Britney went from being a 28 year old virgin dedicating her life to God to sleeping with two men in the same day. She says that one reason that contributed to what she describes as a downfall, was the nature of previous relationship, where she was never good enough. As we edited and listened to this interview we learned two very important things. 1) We will now welcome anonymous confessions. 2) There are several factors that push us & keep individuals in unhealthy relationships. Britney's story highlighted our need to feel wanted, our ability to silence the voice of God (some may call it conscious, gut, Holy Spirit), and the reality of consequences of our actions. Her confession is heavy. It did not end on a light note. It clearly illustrated the weight of our choices. Britney's confession can be a cautionary tale for some or a way to identify exactly what has happened or is happening to you emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Even with everything that has been said and done, as cliche as it may sound, It's not over. There is always beauty in our darkest places. Britney may have not found the beauty yet but it is there. It's the fact that her story will forewarn and speak to someone that they are not alone. Listen to Part II of Britney's Confession as she explains exactly how she transition from a virgin to two guys in the same day:

I WAS A 28 YEAR OLD VIRGIN UNTIL… Nov 03, 2015

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This week a woman, who we are calling Britney, confessed that she was a 28 year-old virgin who transitioned to sleeping with two men in the same day, in the morning and evening. Britney has always described herself as a woman who dedicated her life to God, through ministry , family, and her everyday actions but somewhere along the way things changed. In the candid interview Britney shares why she begin to subtly push back her boundaries of sex outside of marriage. She unabashedly describes the "situationships" as both the pleasure & fun and toll & nagging on her physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Part II: Grammy Nominated Music Producer Brandon Williams Oct 28, 2015

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Grammy-Nominated music producer, Brandon Williams, details one the most difficult experiences in his life on part II of our conversation. Not only does he share two confessions but he describes how he made it through a difficult medical diagnosis. But don't let Brandon's seriousness fool you! He manages to get a few chuckles in and even challenges Cameo to sing!

Grammy Nominated Music Producer: Brandon Williams Oct 26, 2015

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Grammy nominated producer & Detroit native, Brandon Williams graces the airwaves of Good Girl Radio this week! Brandon has worked with a diversity of artist from gospel great Vickie Winans to rapper Jada Kiss to Janet Jackson and Erykah Badu, just to name a few. He is the protege of legendary producer Michael Powell (Anita Baker). In our very candid interview he shares about the failures of current R&B music but also about one of the darkest moments in his life.

Part II: American Masculinity and its lies.... Oct 21, 2015

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In part II of American Masculinity and it's lies, we are delving further into the conversation from free film screening of The Mask You Live hosted by MSU's Women's Resource Center last week. Today we sit down with a 29 year old man, who during his collegiate career was emerged in the hyper-masculine culture as a Michigan State University athlete. Jeremy Orr reveals how "being a man" by America's standards actually hindered some of the best things in life.

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