Dear Future Wifey

• Redeemed by Love (Guests: Tommy & Sophia Ruffin-Wilson)

  What happens when God's plan defies our carefully constructed checklists? In this powerful episode of Dear Future Wifey, host Laterras R. Whitfield welcomes Sophia Ruffin-Wilson and Tommy Wilson to share their extraordinary love story that transcends expectations and proves that divine timing changes everything. Sophia candidly shares her journey from living as a masculine-presenting lesbian to experiencing complete transformation through her faith. Her powerful testimony reveals how identity can be reclaimed from the inside out, challenging common assumptions about deliverance and healing. Meanwhile, Tommy's story of rebuilding life at 46 after a 21-year marriage demonstrates that God's best often arrives when we've stopped trying to orchestrate our own paths. The couple's whirlwind romance—falling in love within two weeks and marrying within months—showcases how God orchestrates connections that defy human logic. Their story isn't just about finding love; it's about discovering purpose through surrender and recognizing that our preconceived "perfect match" often pales in comparison to God's divine selection. ## Key Moments:- 12:30 - Sophia shares her journey from gender dysphoria to complete transformation- 25:45 - The pivotal moment when Sophia saw her true feminine self for the first time- 38:20 - Tommy's perspective on starting over at 46 and finding unexpected love- 45:10 - How their paths crossed years before they actually connected- 52:35 - The importance of allowing people to process their healing without judgment ## Final Thoughts:This episode reminds us that transformation is a process, not an event. As Sophia powerfully states, "My relationship with Jesus is the confirmation of my freedom, and you can't question that." Whether you're walking through your own journey of identity, healing from past relationships, or waiting for God's timing in love, this conversation offers hope that what God has ordained for your life may look nothing like what you imagined—but will be infinitely better. Ready to be inspired by a love story that defies all odds? Listen now and discover how God writes the most beautiful stories with the most unexpected characters. 📸 CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_soph https://www.instagram.com/tdub1414 PRE-ORDER LATERRAS R. WHITFIELD'S "STUDENT OF LOVE" https://a.co/d/bx0E1iv WANNA SEE BEHIND-THE-SCENES FOOTAGE? JOIN MY PATREON https://www.Patreon.com/laterrasrwhitfield SIGN UP FOR THE MAILING LIST https://bit.ly/LRWconnection PURCHASE "YOU (Dear Future Wifey)" Theme Song http://itunes.apple.com/album/id/1729993404 👑 SUPPORT OUR CAUSE Donate to Kingdom Royale: Empowering foster kids to become royalty: https://www.KingdomRoyale.com 👕 MERCH https://www.DearFutureWifey.com FOLLOW US 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearfuturewifeypodcast | https://www.instagram.com/laterrasrwhitfield 📘 Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/DearFutureWifey 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/dfwifeypodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Committment vs Covenant (Guests: Pastor Brian Carter, Stephanie Carter, and Panelists))

  What happens when a church offers to pay your rent to move out or give you a free wedding to get married? In this powerful episode, host Laterras Whitfield takes us inside Concord Church's revolutionary "Cohabitation Challenge" - a program that's helped over 120 couples transition from living together to sacred marriage. Through intimate conversations with Pastor Brian Carter, his wife Stephanie, and couples at various stages of the journey, we witness how one church is tackling declining marriage rates in the Black community with radical compassion rather than judgment. ## Timestamps and Key Takeaways:- 8:30 - Pastor Carter explains the three options offered to cohabitating couples: move out with financial support, find another pathway, or commit to marriage through their 90-day challenge- 15:45 - A couple married since 2009 shares how they became part of the very first Grand Wedding- 28:20 - The importance of intentionality in marriage and balancing work life with home life- 37:15 - A previously divorced man describes how his wife's trust in "the Jesus she saw behind him" helped heal his resistance to remarriage- 51:30 - A couple reveals their journey from high school classmates to expectant parents navigating long-distance and cohabitation- 1:08:45 - An engaged couple discusses overcoming family resistance and securing a father's blessing before their upcoming wedding The episode culminates with powerful advice for those currently cohabitating: "You're never going to be ready for anything in life... so if you took that leap to move to Dallas from your hometown, why not take the leap to be with your forever and reap all the benefits and blessings God has for your life?" Don't miss this transformative conversation about choosing covenant over convenience and building marriages that last. Subscribe now for more episodes that discover, uncover, and recover love.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Transparency Heals (Guests: Jimmy & Irene Rollins)

  On this episode of Dear Future Wifey, Jimmy and Irene Rollins invite us into a raw and redemptive conversation about healing, faith, and freedom. Irene shares her journey of overcoming alcohol addiction and what it means to celebrate 10 years of sobriety. She opens up about the power of first admitting she was an alcoholic in order to receive help, and the joy of no longer needing that label as she walks in wholeness today. Together, Jimmy and Irene reveal how radical transparency has allowed them to heal one another’s wounds and strengthen their marriage. They discuss their belief in a God who still works miracles—not only in supernatural ways but also through the miracle of new perspective, therapy, and counseling. With wisdom drawn from their personal journey and their books, Jimmy and Irene offer hope for couples who long to experience restoration, freedom, and a love that endures. 📸 CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST https://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyrollins/ https://www.instagram.com/irenerollins PRE-ORDER LATERRAS R. WHITFIELD'S "STUDENT OF LOVE" https://a.co/d/bx0E1iv WANNA SEE BEHIND-THE-SCENES FOOTAGE? JOIN MY PATREON https://www.Patreon.com/laterrasrwhitfield SIGN UP FOR THE MAILING LIST https://bit.ly/LRWconnection PURCHASE "YOU (Dear Future Wifey)" Theme Song http://itunes.apple.com/album/id/1729993404 👑 SUPPORT OUR CAUSE Donate to Kingdom Royale: Empowering foster kids to become royalty: https://www.KingdomRoyale.com 👕 MERCH https://www.DearFutureWifey.com FOLLOW US 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearfuturewifeypodcast | https://www.instagram.com/laterrasrwhitfield 📘 Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/DearFutureWifey 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/dfwifeypodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Love After Loss (Guests: Ray & Lexus Singleton)

  In this heartfelt episode, Ray Singleton opens up about his journey through love, loss, and new beginnings. Many came to know Ray and his late wife, Roslyn Singleton, through their beautiful and very public love story that touched countless lives around the world. Now, Ken shares how he has navigated grief while embracing life after loss. Alongside him is his new bride, Lexus Singleton, who brings powerful perspective on what it means to walk with someone through healing. Together, Ray and Lexus open up about the challenges and the beauty of their journey—how love can be reborn, how grief can be carried, and how faith sustains them both. This is a vulnerable conversation about resilience, love that endures, and the hope found in second chances. 📸 CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST https://www.instagram.com/willie_qool/ https://www.instagram.com/lexussingletontv PRE-ORDER LATERRAS R. WHITFIELD'S "STUDENT OF LOVE" https://a.co/d/bx0E1iv WANNA SEE BEHIND-THE-SCENES FOOTAGE? JOIN MY PATREON https://www.Patreon.com/laterrasrwhitfield SIGN UP FOR THE MAILING LIST https://bit.ly/LRWconnection PURCHASE "YOU (Dear Future Wifey)" Theme Song http://itunes.apple.com/album/id/1729993404 👑 SUPPORT OUR CAUSE Donate to Kingdom Royale: Empowering foster kids to become royalty: https://www.KingdomRoyale.com 👕 MERCH https://www.DearFutureWifey.com FOLLOW US 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearfuturewifeypodcast | https://www.instagram.com/laterrasrwhitfield 📘 Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/DearFutureWifey 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/dfwifeypodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Praying for Healing (Guest: Sam Collier)

  “I didn’t want to do this interview.” That’s how this interview opens up—and what follows is one of the most raw and vulnerable conversations we’ve ever had. Sam shares: 👶 Growing up as 1 of 5 kids in poverty with a drug-addicted father 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 How his incredible adoptive parents changed his life trajectory 💔 His public divorce and the ripple effect it had on his ministry and professional world 🏛️ Why the system of church often leaves no room for pastors to heal, recover, or experience redemption 🔥 And how Laterras pushed him to places he wasn’t comfortable going—but needed to This episode is about grace, truth, and the courage to tell your story—even when it hurts. 📸 CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST https://www.instagram.com/samcollier DEAR FUTURE WIFEY LIVE x TOM JOYNER FOUNDATION FANTASTIC VOYAGE 2025 https://fantasticvoyage.blackamericaweb.com/ PROMO CODE: WIFEY WANNA SEE BEHIND-THE-SCENES FOOTAGE? JOIN MY PATREON https://www.Patreon.com/laterrasrwhitfield SIGN UP FOR THE MAILING LIST https://bit.ly/LRWconnection PURCHASE "YOU (Dear Future Wifey)" Theme Song http://itunes.apple.com/album/id/1729993404 👑 SUPPORT OUR CAUSE Donate to Kingdom Royale: Empowering foster kids to become royalty: https://www.KingdomRoyale.com 👕 MERCH https://www.DearFutureWifey.com FOLLOW US 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearfuturewifeypodcast | https://www.instagram.com/laterrasrwhitfield 📘 Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/DearFutureWifey 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/dfwifeypodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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