Can a godly marriage truly break generational patterns and create a legacy of faith? In our latest episode, I talk about growing up without marital role models and how the idea of leaving a legacy shaped my pursuit of my wife. Ben and Duce also weigh in with their rich experiences from 18 and 27 years of marriage, respectively, sharing invaluable insights on building a multi-generational legacy steeped in faith.

From navigating the complexities of young love to the deeper qualities that sustain long-term relationships, we look at God's blueprint for marriage. We also reflect on the challenges and blessings of early commitments, informed by our personal experiences in Philadelphia. Hear how prayer and pursuit of Christ served as cornerstones in seeking godly spouses, and why inner qualities triumph over physical beauty for enduring love. We also delve into hip-hop culture’s evolving narrative around marriage, offering a fresh perspective on the contrast between public personas and private lives.

The evolving dynamics of marriage require us to adapt and grow. We share personal anecdotes about recognizing and embracing changes in our partners, and the role of sacrificial love and gospel-centered conflict resolution in maintaining a healthy union. By prioritizing the needs of our families and embracing forgiveness and reconciliation, we can build a multi-generational legacy through committed, godly marriages. Join us for this insightful conversation on cultivating a committed, godly marriage that leaves a lasting legacy.

Chapters

• Legacy Shaping Marriage

• God's Blueprint for Marriage

• Shifting Perspectives on Marriage in Hip-Hop

• Embracing Change in Marriage

• Sacrificial Love and Gospel-Centered Conflict

About the Hosts

Shai Linne (@shailinne) (Host) is an author and recording artist who has released numerous acclaimed Christian hip-hop albums. After completing a pastoral internship at Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington D.C., Shai co-founded Risen Christ Fellowship, an inner-city church in his hometown of Philadelphia, PA. As an author, Shai’s most recent book is The New Reformation: Finding Hope in the Fight for Ethnic Unity (published in May 2021). Shai has been married to his wife Blair for 13 years. They have three children and live in Portland, OR.

Ben Otero (@benotero) (Co-host) is a senior web developer for a Church Plant Media, an organization that serves churches and missions organizations. Ben grew up in Tampa, Florida before moving to Philadelphia to study at the University of Pennsylvania, where he received a degree in economics. In addition to being a student of hip-hop culture, Ben is an elder at Crown and Joy Presbyterian Church in Richmond, Virginia, where He lives with Jeraldine, his wife of 18 years, and their 8 children.

William “Duce” Branch (@ambassador215) (a.k.a. The Ambassador) (Co-host) is a pioneering Christian Hip-hop artist and professor. Duce served for over a decade as a co-founder and leader, and primary spokesperson for the nationally acclaimed Christian rap ministry, The Cross Movement. He also co-planted and co-pastored an urban church in North Philadelphia from 2004-2009. Duce is currently enrolled in a doctoral program at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, N.C., where he also serves as an adjunct professor for the College at Southeastern. He and his wife Michelle have been married for 26 years. They live in Wake Forest, NC and have four children

Credits

Executive Producer - Thomas J Terry

Recorded By - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Humble Beast⁠⁠⁠⁠

Additional Production Elements - Miguel A. Iniesta

Editing and Mixing by - ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠⁠⁠⁠

This season is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brilliance Labs