The State of Our Union [And the fight to keep it]

Karen Williams

A marriage podcast designed to encourage reconnection, through open dialogue about the topics that challenges most marriages. 

Episodes

  1. MAY 17

    How Intentional Couples Build Lasting Love | Raymond and Antionette Perry

    In this conversation, Raymond and Antionette Perry share the real work behind a thriving marriage, emphasizing that strong relationships are built through intention, boundaries, communication, and teamwork.  They discuss navigating seasons of grief, caregiving, financial stress, and family demands while protecting their time together through date nights, staycations, and meaningful connection. They stress the importance of seeking wise counsel, setting healthy limits, and not allowing outside voices or internet narratives to shape your marriage. Karen Williams highlights that successful marriages are not effortless, they require commitment, growth, and choosing each other repeatedly. The couple closes by reminding listeners to be each other’s biggest cheerleader, best friend, and partner, proving that love can deepen with time when both people are willing to invest in it. Connect with Raymond and Antionette Perry: Lighthouse of Hope Worship Center YouTube channel:  https://youtube.com/@lohwc?si=UQKiiT8sib-TwRGOA pause for me journal - https://a.co/d/0bgtdQbpInspired to Live: A 30 Day Journal - https://a.co/d/06FbrFSjStrength Under Pressure journal - https://a.co/d/03Rms31L-- Thanks for tuning in! If today’s EP resonated with you, subscribe, like, and share it with someone who needs it. Connect with me on all platforms @karenwillcoach - and if you are ready to go deeper, join the community and continue the conversation inside my Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveandconflict" Until next time, let’s continue to fight for our union.

    1h 5m

  2. MAY 4

    What Every Young Couple Need to Hear Before It’s Too Late | AD & Courtney

    This episode dives into the real, unfiltered work of building a strong marriage. Karen sits down with AD and Courtney to unpack how early struggles with communication, money, and expectations shaped their relationship, and what helped them grow through it. They emphasize that healthy marriages require intentional growth, honest conversations, and self-awareness, especially for men stepping into leadership and women learning to trust that leadership. Connect with AD and Courtney: https://www.the30dayfix.net/optin https://www.instagram.com/adthekingmaker https://www.youtube.com/@adthekingmaker https://www.tiktok.com/@adthekingmaker Thanks for tuning in! If today’s EP resonated with you, subscribe, like, and share it with someone who needs it. Connect with me on all platforms @karenwillcoach - and if you are ready to go deeper, join the community and continue the conversation inside my Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveandconflict" Until next time, let’s continue to fight for our union.

    58 min

  3. APR 5

    Divorce is not Final | Heather and Sherman

    Heather and Sherman share their journey from divorce to rekindled love. They faced challenges that many couples encounter, especially in those early years when expectations can lead to miscommunication and heartache. To learn more about Heather and Sherman contact the host of this podcast. -- Thanks for tuning in! If today’s EP resonated with you, subscribe, like, and share it with someone who needs it. Connect with me on all platforms @karenwillcoach - and if you are ready to go deeper, join the community and continue the conversation inside my Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveandconflict" Until next time, let’s continue to fight for our union.

    50 min

  4. MAR 30

    Developing Marriage Resilience | William and Ebonie Scarborough

    In this heartfelt interview, William and Ebonie Scarborough share their 21-year marriage journey, highlighting the importance of commitment, communication, and faith through life's challenges. They shared some practical insights into navigating health crises, maintaining love, and building a resilient partnership - all the while raising a family. Connect with The Scarboroughs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevaterelationships/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@elevaterelationships?si=KLh3hnStzM6Yw27r Thanks for tuning in! If today’s EP resonated with you, subscribe, like, and share it with someone who needs it. Connect with me on all platforms @karenwillcoach - and if you are ready to go deeper, join the community and continue the conversation inside my Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveandconflict" Until next time, let’s continue to fight for our union.

    47 min

  5. MAR 22

    Laugh, Listen, Love: The Real Secrets to a Strong Marriage | Gary & Monina Fernando

    Join us as Monina and Gary Fernando share their 33-year marriage journey, the challenges they've faced, and practical insights on maintaining a strong, connected relationship. Discover how humor, communication, and resilience have kept their union thriving through life's ups and downs. Connect with Monina and Gary: https://www.instagram.com/monina_fernando/ -- Thanks for tuning in! If today’s EP resonated with you, subscribe, like, and share it with someone who needs it. Connect with me on all platforms @karenwillcoach - and if you are ready to go deeper, join the community and continue the conversation inside my Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveandconflict" Until next time, let’s continue to fight for our union.

    56 min

  6. MAR 15

    Lessons from Daniel and Kim Curtis

    Daniel & Kim were very candid as they shared their marriage story. So, if you're looking to deepen your connection, this episode is for you. We're diving into how to identify and emulate healthy relationship models, discover each other's love languages, and communicate in ways that truly honor one another. Plus, how to show up for each other when life gets hard. Connect with Daniel & Kim Curtis at:  https://www.instagram.com/drkimcurtis/https://www.instagram.com/triangle_construction/https://www.instagram.com/bridgestherapy/ Thanks for tuning in! If today’s EP resonated with you, subscribe, like, and share it with someone who needs it. Connect with me on all platforms @karenwillcoach - and if you are ready to go deeper, join the community and continue the conversation inside my Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveandconflict" Until next time, let’s continue to fight for our union.

    42 min

  7. MAR 8

    Building a Legacy of Love through Communication | Dez & Patricia Pickett

    Dez and Patricia Pickett shared their 23-year marriage journey, the importance of communication, and how they navigate challenges together. They share insights on building a legacy of love, the role of counseling, and the significance of merging finances in a relationship. The couple also opens up about their health challenges during COVID-19 and Patricia's back surgery, emphasizing the strength of their partnership. Listeners are encouraged to prioritize communication, trust, and time together to foster healthy relationships and break generational cycles of dysfunction. Connect with Dez and Patricia Pickett:  https://www.instagram.com/patriciaotcm/ Thanks for tuning in! If today’s EP resonated with you, subscribe, like, and share it with someone who needs it. Connect with me on all platforms @karenwillcoach - and if you are ready to go deeper, join the community and continue the conversation inside my Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveandconflict" Until next time, let’s continue to fight for our union.

    57 min

  8. MAR 2

    Fighting for Your Union

    In this episode you’ll hear honest conversation and their heart's conviction on where they stand on marriage. Without a healthy relationship model to follow, Rob and Karen chose to build their own, and commit to leaving a better legacy for the generations behind them; while teaching others how to build a marriage that lasts. --- Thanks for tuning in! If today’s EP resonated with you, subscribe, like, and share it with someone who needs it. Connect with me on all platforms @karenwillcoach - and if you are ready to go deeper, join the community and continue the conversation inside my Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveandconflict" Until next time, let’s continue to fight for our union.

    52 min

  9. FEB 28

    Meet Karen & Rob Part 2: The Foundation of Us

    Rob and Karen continue to lay the foundation for The State of Our Union by sharing more of their story. Thirty-Three years of marriage marked by deep love, painful loss, communication struggles, and more.  They explore what kept them together, how they learned to show up differently, and why choosing each other is a daily decision. This is where their story meets yours. ---- Thanks for tuning in! If today’s EP resonated with you, subscribe, like, and share it with someone who needs it. Connect with me on all platforms @karenwillcoach - and if you are ready to go deeper, join the community and continue the conversation inside my Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveandconflict" Until next time, let’s continue to fight for our union.

    35 min

  10. FEB 28

    Meet Karen & Rob

    The first three episodes introduce the heart behind The State of Our Union. Rob and Karen share their journey through love, loss, miscommunication, and the hard seasons that tested their commitment. They talk candidly about why they stayed, how they learned to communicate more effectively, and what it means to choose each other, even when it would’ve been easier not to. These episodes set the foundation for real conversations about marriage, resilience, and repair. ----- Thanks for tuning in! If today’s EP resonated with you, subscribe, like, and share it with someone who needs it. Connect with me on all platforms @karenwillcoach - and if you are ready to go deeper, join the community and continue the conversation inside my Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveandconflict" Until next time, let’s continue to fight for our union.

    19 min
  • 10 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
3 Ratings

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A marriage podcast designed to encourage reconnection, through open dialogue about the topics that challenges most marriages. 

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