EP 19- Before & After "I DO"

In this episode I feature my very first guest and we discuss all things marriage!! We talk about the important things to focus on before and after you get married.

Mrs Tumisang Shongwe is a married mother of 2 children. She has been married for almost 13 years. She is a published author of children's books. Most importantly, she is a child of the Most high God, who prioritizes the importance of putting God first and is not afraid to declare her love for God.

Find the links to purchase any of Mrs Shongwe's books below:
1. Mazi learns to play (free download): https://bookdash.org/books/mazi-learn...
2. Meerkat Margic: https://bookdash.org/books/meerkat-ma...
3. Molebi's Gift: https://wimpy.co.za/kids/read-with-wi...
4. Naledi's new look: https://www.ethnikids.africa/products...
5. Shongololo (a wordless book): https://bookdash.org/books/shongololo/

I hope you enjoy this episode and gain some tools that can be applied to your marriage or potential marriage in the future. God bless you, I love you all.

Intro: (0:00)
Guest introduction: (1:43)
Topic of suffering: (2:23)
Marriage in just one word: (5:10)
How you prepare for marriage: (6:25)
Things I wish I knew before marriage: (8:47)
How has marraige changed you?: (10:45)
How children change the dynamics of marriage: (10:41)
Ego in marriage: (19:01)
Evolving and changing in marriage: (21:22)
Overfarmiliarity, mysteriouness & superfluousness in marriage: (23:20)
Do you ever get tired of seeing your husband all the time? (26:45)
Friendship in marriage: (27:50)
Protecting your individuality: (29:00)
Practicing good micro-habits before and after marriage: (31:35)
Importance of spiritual walfare in marriage: (34:23)
Your spiritual life with children in the picture: (37:22)
Maintaining an individual relationship with God in marriage: (38:58)
Roles in marriage: (40:56)
Dating before marraige: (48:18)
On the topic of SUBMISSION in marriage: (54:50)
Should men demand submission from their wives? (1:03:37)
"submission" has been corrupted by the world today: (1:05:41)
How marraige can help you thrive in your calling: (1:06:47)
Marry someone who supports your dreams: (1:08:04)
God created marriage: (1:08:57)
Would you recommend marraige and why?: (1:09:44)
Does God choose your life partner for you?: (1:11:26)
Is kindness something that could be cultivated?: (1:13:38)
Final words of advice from Miss T: (1:16:20)
Closing remarks: (1:17:37)