Love Origins

Candace Spencer
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Love is more than just romantic or for couples. Friendship love, self love, and familial love are other important dimensions of our love story. On Love Origins, you’ll hear real-life love stories across the dimensions of romantic, platonic, familial, and self, with a fun tie-in to pop culture love story conventions. Listen in to hear why each guest keeps choosing love.

  1. 10/15/2025

    Gratefully Geeked | Reflections on Season 3

    Hey y'all! In Season 3 of Love Origins, I talk with authors and cultural commentators involved in the sharing of fictional love stories and exploring how fictional stories impact our perspectives on real life love stories and vice versa. In this episode, I share the origin of the idea for this season, the behind-the-scenes, and my highlights from this season. I also talk about future seasons and whether I'll do this kind of season again. Connect with me:- Instagram: @candaceaspencer

    25 min

  2. 09/29/2025

    Leaning into Love | Glenn and Toni Shiloh

    Hey y'all! In Season 3 of Love Origins, I am talking with authors and cultural commentators involved in the sharing of fictional love stories and exploring how fictional stories impact our perspectives on real life love stories and vice versa. In this episode of Love Origins, I interview the Shilohs, a couple whose unique love story began in the military. They discuss their contrasting backgrounds, the challenges they faced in communication, and the importance of love as a choice. The conversation also delves into Toni's journey as a romance author, her writing process, and the impact of their love story on her work. Connect with Toni: - Instagram: @tonishiloh - Website: tonishiloh.com Connect with me: - Instagram: @candaceaspencer

    1h 10m

  3. 09/22/2025

    Love is the Reason | Joey Oteng

    Hey y'all! In Season 3 of Love Origins, I am talking with authors and cultural commentators involved in the sharing of fictional love stories and exploring how fictional stories impact our perspectives on real life love stories and vice versa. In this episode, Joey Oteng - lawyer, educator, and romcom connoisseur - explores the intersections of love, media, and personal experiences. Joey shares his multifaceted background, his defining moments shaped by loss and community, and his journey through law school and academia. Connect with Joey: @drotengii Connect with me: - Instagram: @candaceaspencer - Website: candaceaspencer.com

    1h 27m

  4. 09/15/2025

    A Journey through Life, Love, and the Law | Jayna Breigh

    Hey y'all! In Season 3 of Love Origins, I am talking with authors and cultural commentators involved in the sharing of fictional love stories and exploring how fictional stories impact our perspectives on real life love stories and vice versa.This episode features Jayna Breigh, former attorney and romantic legal drama author. Our conversation delves into the intersection of love, law, and writing. We explore how law and love intersect, why she left her legal career to write deeper truths, and how her multicultural marriage shaped both her writing and her understanding of love. Connect with Jayna: - Instagram: @jaynabreigh - Website: jaynabreigh.com Connect with me: - Instagram: @candaceaspencer - Website: candaceaspencer.com

    1h 27m

  5. 09/08/2025

    Authenticity in Action | Dara Alston

    Hey y'all! On Season 3 of Love Origins, we are talking to authors and cultural commentators involved in the sharing of fictional love stories and exploring how fictional stories impact our perspectives on real life love stories and vice versa. This episode features Dara Alston, author and leading Hallmark commentator. We explore how fictional love stories impact real relationships, Dara's journey from Hallmark fan to Fan Leader, and her self-discovery through writing. Our conversation covers her transformative college experiences, the role of faith in her life, and why diverse storytelling matters—especially on Hallmark. Connect with Dara: - Instagram, YouTube, podcast: @dearhallmark - Chasing Wind and poetry collection: Amazon.com: Dara Alston: books, biography, latest update - Moon Talks: Moon Talks: a collection of nighttime reflections - Kindle edition by Alston, Dara. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. Connect with me: - Instagram: @candaceaspencer - Website: candaceaspencer.com

    1h 36m

  6. 09/01/2025

    Creatively Christ Centered | Brianna and Lawrence Goodwin

    Hey y'all! On Season 3 of Love Origins, we are talking to authors and cultural commentators involved in the sharing of fictional love stories and exploring how fictional stories impact our perspectives on real life love stories and vice versa. This episode features Brianna and Lawrence Goodwin as they discuss the surprising way they got together, give several pop culture hot takes, and share which of Brianna's fictional couples they most resemble (they have different answers!). Brianna is an author of romantic comedies and YA dystopian fiction. Her books include the Sugar Tree series, the What Remains series, and her latest release, Grits and Glamour. Connect with Brianna: - Instagram/FB: @authorbrgoodwin - Email: authorbrgoodwin@brgoodwin.com Connect with me: - Instagram: @candaceaspencer

    1h 26m

  7. 12/02/2024

    The Best Episode Yet

    Hey y’all! This episode is without a doubt the best one yet. My special guest is my best friend and we’re interviewed by my mom! It was so special to share how my best friend and I met 15 years ago and funny to realize we have slightly different takes on that story. If you want to share your thoughts on the episode, leave me a comment on Spotify or connect with me on Instagram @candaceaspencer!

    31 min

  8. 11/18/2024

    The Mundane Becomes Remarkable

    Hey y’all! Today on the podcast are Holly and Kevin Hyers, who have been married for six years. Their story is one of possibly ordinary moments becoming remarkable, with plenty of humorous moments in between. Listen in to hear their journey and the through line of their marriage. If you want to follow Holly: @hospitalityminded on Instagram, www.hospitalityminded.com. If you want to share your thoughts on the episode, leave me a voice note (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/candace-spencer-loveo/message) or connect with me on Instagram @candaceaspencer!

    1h 8m
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Love is more than just romantic or for couples. Friendship love, self love, and familial love are other important dimensions of our love story. On Love Origins, you’ll hear real-life love stories across the dimensions of romantic, platonic, familial, and self, with a fun tie-in to pop culture love story conventions. Listen in to hear why each guest keeps choosing love.

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  • Creator
    Candace Spencer
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Candace Spencer
  • Show Website
    Love Origins