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

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

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

© 2026 The State of Our Union [And the fight to keep it]
Episodes
  • When Safe Love Feels Unfamiliar: Learning to Trust, Heal, and Grow in Marriage | Fatima Hurd
    Jun 21 2026

    In this heartfelt conversation, Karen sat down with Fatima & explored what 17 years of marriage have taught her about love, communication, healing, and personal growth. Fatima shared how entering a relationship with her husband challenged everything she thought she knew about love. The fierce independence she held on to as a single mother, her struggle to recognize the safety, consistency, and emotional availability her husband offered. What felt unfamiliar, and even uncomfortable, turned out to be exactly what she needed.

    Connect with Fatima:

    https://www.instagram.com/fatimahurdphotography/


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    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.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • How Faith and Self-awareness Strengthen My Marriage | Gigi Quijano
    Jun 6 2026

    In this heartfelt interview, Gigi Quijano shares her journey through marriage, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, communication, and faith. Discover practical insights on navigating challenges, managing expectations, and growing together as a team in marriage.

    Connect with Gigi Quijano:

    • FB: https://www.facebook.com/gigi.lumberaquijano
    • IG: https://www.instagram.com/gigi_quijano/

    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.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • How Intentional Couples Build Lasting Love | Raymond and Antionette Perry
    May 17 2026

    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-TwRGO
    • A pause for me journal - https://a.co/d/0bgtdQbp
    • Inspired to Live: A 30 Day Journal - https://a.co/d/06FbrFSj
    • Strength Under Pressure journal - https://a.co/d/03Rms31L

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    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.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
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