Love Origins
Love is more than just romantic or for couples. Friendship love, self love, and familial love are other important dimensions of our love story.
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Learning Through Love | Courtney Shannon (opens the original)
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Hey y'all! In this episode, I welcome my play older sister, Courtney Shannon. She's a lover of Jesus, mom, lawyer, sister, daughter, and one of the funniest people I know. She shares how she was a judge-y pre-parent, her pregnancy and birthing experience, and what she is carrying into her parenting from her own childhood. Connect with me: @candaceaspencer on IG
A Legacy of Prayer and Presence | Dannielle "Candi" Jackson (opens the original)
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Hey y’all! In this episode, my friend Dannielle “Candi” Jackson reflects on her familial love story with her dad. Dannielle’s dad was a giant, both literally and figuratively in faith, presence, and prayer. Dannielle reflects on her childhood as the youngest of four and the impact of her dad on how she dated, parented, and navigated the hard things in life. Connect with me: @candaceaspencer
Hope in Love | Liwen Y. Ho (opens the original)
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Hey y'all! This episode features another one of my favorite authors, Liwen Y. Ho. Liwen shares how she and her husband of 25 years, David, met and fell in love. Their story involves some rocky moments, including dealing with reputational rumors and community concern. Liwen also shares her writing journey and the surprising way she became an author. Connect with Liwen: @author.liwenho www.liwenho.com Connect with Candace @candaceaspencer
Faith, Love, and Suspense: The Makings of Molly Barlowe (opens the original)
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Hey y'all! In this episode, Molly Barlowe shares her journey from a VERY reluctant reader to a phenomenal author, exploring how personal experiences and faith influence her storytelling. We delve into her transition from writing spicy to closed door romance, the suspenseful and heartbreaking role of love in her life and work, and why she keeps choosing love. Connect with Molly: @authormollybarlowe www.mollybarlowe.com Connect with me: @candaceaspencer
I Get to Love You | Calvert and Mayra George (opens the original)
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Hey y'all! In this episode, Calvert and Mayra George share their unconventional - they never actually dated! - romantic love story. Calvert and Mayra were both dealing with heavy life circumstances when they met. It definitely was not love at first sight, but eventually grew into a dope friendship and then something more. Their proposal story is truly jaw-dropping! If you want to share your thoughts on the episode, leave a comment on Spotify or YouTube, or connect with me on Instagram @candaceas
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