It Takes Work: Recent Episodes
Jelani and Stacy Wilson
Chop it up with Jelani and Stacy Wilson talking about Relationships. All relationships take work, friendships, family, and especially love relationships. We want to talk about them all with YOU! Join us monthly for It Takes Work!
We are back! In Season 3, Episode 1, "It's Not Hard - It's Work," we explore the difference between difficulty and effort, and how embracing the concept of how 'work in relationships' can lead to success. Thank you all for tuning in. Like what you hear? Like/comment/and subscribe.Questions? Email us at ittakeswork.itw@gmail.comCheck out our podcast - streaming on the following platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../it-tak...YouTube Music: • It Takes Work Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6lo8N8D...Connect with us on social media:Instagram: / itw_ittakeswork TikTok: / ittakeswork_itw
In this heartwarming Season 2 Finale episode of the "It Takes Work" podcast, join hosts Jelani and Stacy alongside the inspiring couple, Ray and Porscha Plant, as they delve into the deep-rooted topic of friendship in relationships.
Ray and Porscha, who share a remarkable bond of 14 years of friendship and 12 years of marriage, open up about the journey of cultivating a foundation built on genuine camaraderie. The episode unfolds as an intimate conversation where the hosts and guests explore the profound significance of establishing a solid friendship with your life partner.
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In this episode, we delve into the importance of gratitude and appreciation in relationships. As we approach the season two finale, join us in exploring ways to foster a deeper connection with your partner and avoid the pitfalls of taking each other for granted. Tune in for valuable insights and practical tips that can make a meaningful difference in your relationship journey. Let's cherish the day and strengthen the foundation of love together!
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In a world often filled with pretense and facades, the hosts tackle the tough questions: How do we maintain integrity when it feels easier to sugarcoat the truth? What role does vulnerability play in authentic connections? And, most importantly, how can we build trust by staying true to ourselves and others?
In this candid episode of It Takes Work we will dig into the importance of honesty, even when it means facing discomfort head-on. Through personal anecdotes, expert interviews, and real-world examples, we navigate the tricky terrain of transparency in relationships, work, and personal growth.
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Tonight we’re talking about romanticizing relationships. Sometimes we can imagine things to be more than what they really are.
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In this episode, we will dive into one of the most profound and challenging chapters of our remarkable 26-year relationship. We will discuss how we navigated the tumultuous waters of infidelity and emerged stronger and more connected than ever before. Sharing the inspiring tale is a testament to the power of love, forgiveness, and the profound transformation that can occur when confronting our deepest wounds. The most important part of this conversation will be about how humility and vulnerability made us pliable and susceptible to see and commune with God, Who was with us all along.
We will recount our experiences, and you will witness a raw and authentic exploration of the human spirit's capacity to endure, forgive, and find solace in unexpected places.
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We’ve been away, but we're back! In this episode we are unraveling the intricate layers of expectations, from the personal standards we set for ourselves to the expectations we set for external and intimate relationships. Have you ever wondered how these expectations shape our decisions, influence our emotions, and impact our sense of self? Let’s get into and see where we land.
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../it-takes-work/id1610840979
Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80MGZlZDhlYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw
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Solid relationships are built on solid foundations and friendship is at the core of it. Jelani and I couldn’t tackle this topic alone, so we invited some friends to join us. Aquil and Yolanda Ali-Paige are joining us to talk about friendship and how important it has been and is to the growth and evolution of their relationship.
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../it-takes-work/id1610840979
Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80MGZlZDhlYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw
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In this episode we are getting into a very important subject matter for any relationship, agreement. Asking the question, "Who are you in agreement with?" Through this conversation we hope you're challenged to think about who you're walking in agreement with in the various relationships you have.
Questions? Email us at ittakeswork.itw@gmail.com
Check out our podcast - streaming on the following platforms:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../it-takes-work/id1610840979
Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80MGZlZDhlYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6lo8N8DbEwhmodBSSVwVUB
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Don’t Overthink It
Life can get stressful, and entering a space of OVERTHINKING can be super easy. In this episode, Jelani and I will talk about different things we overthink, what we do to get out of the space of overthinking, and what we can do to avoid overthinking. We hope you all enjoy this episode, and we look forward to your feedback on it.
Thank you all for tuning in.
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Questions? Email us at ittakeswork.itw@gmail.com
Check out our podcast - streaming on the following platforms:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../it-takes-work/id1610840979
Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80MGZlZDhlYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6lo8N8DbEwhmodBSSVwVUB
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We’re back and excited to kick off Season 2. We’ve come out of the gate swinging; let’s talk about Balance - Maintaining Balance in Your Relationship, that is. We are excited to start this conversation with our ITW family. Talk to us, and let us know what are some of the things you do to maintain balance in your relationship?
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Questions? Email us at ittakeswork.itw@gmail.com
Check out our podcast - streaming on the following platforms:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../it-takes-work/id1610840979
Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80MGZlZDhlYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw
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It’s the Season Finale! Just like that, Season 1 comes to a close, and we are so thankful for everyone who’s tuned into this podcast, left us feedback, commented or even asked us questions. In this final episode, we are recapping what we discussed in Season one and answering this question, “Is it worth the toil?” The work we do to maintain, manage and nurture all of our relationships, is the work we do worth it? Let’s close out season 1 with a bang, and before you know it, we will be back in February with Season 2.
We’re back with episode 9 with part two of the conversation about Intimacy. In this episode, we’ll talk about the challenges we both have with intimacy. If you want to add to it or ask questions email us, we would love your insight.
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How many of us misunderstood and misinterpreted what intimacy was? Jelani and I sure did so we decided to talk about it. We’re going to get into our misinterpretations, the importance of cultivating intimacy and the fruit of it. We hope you enjoy this conversation. If you want to add to it or ask questions email us, we would love to have your insight.
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In this episode, Jelani and I are talking about safety in relationships. While having general conversations about it, we realized how little feeling safe in relationships is discussed. I know the conversation was limited for us because we didn’t know what it meant to feel safe in the close relationships of your life. We’re excited to get into this with you all and hope it’s helpful.
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We’ve switched it up for episode 6 due to life switching things up on us. Tonight we are going to talk about navigating through challenging situations together - what that looks like as a couple and how other relationships play a role in making it through tough times.
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Have you got any questions? Please email us at ittakeswork.itw@gmail.com.
Check out our podcast - streaming on the following platforms:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../it-takes-work/id1610840979
Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80MGZlZDhlYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw
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In this episode, we will discuss the importance of a mother's presence and the impact of a mother's presence. Thank you all for tuning in tonight. Have you got any questions? Please email us at ittakeswork.itw@gmail.com.
Jelani and I are doing a series with the next three episodes: The Family Dynamic. The first installment of this series is “The Presence of the Father.” In this episode, we will discuss the importance of a father’s presence, the impact of a father’s absence, and how the inconsistency of a father’s presence impacts.
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We are excited to share the journey of our process, which led to our understanding of God's promise for our relationship. Thank you for tuning in to this conversation - the process to the Promises of God is worth it for sure.
We (Jelani and Stacy) wanted to talk about communication skills and application. Now, don't let that techy talk scare you; we're having an informal conversation about communication across various types of relationships. Thank you for listening in! Email us your feedback or questions - at ittakeswork.itw@gmail.com and connect with us on IG at @itw_ittakeswork.
This is the inaugural episode of It Takes Work. Thank you for joining us as we discuss all things relationships (not limited to love relationships only). In this episode we are introducing ourselves and how we started out. We hope you enjoy it.