Best Cheri Strange Podcasts (2024)

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The End of BoyFriends? 3:51

3M ago3:51

3:51

After several behind-the-scenes disappointments, I've decided to cut this season of BoyFriends early, but what does that mean for the show's future? Jarrod D. King | @JarrodDKing TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jarroddking Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jarroddking/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boyfriend…

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I Don't Measure Up To My Friends - with Amanda Cherie | Episode 57 43:48

3M ago43:48

43:48

While rooting for your friends who are doing well in life, do you secretly feel envious of what they're able to do? Or sad that you're not further along in your life by comparison? Travel influencer, Amanda Cherie, joins the cast to talk about our insecurities when it comes to having successful friends and what we can do about them. She also gives …

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Expert Dating Advice From The Gay Dating Coach, Lamont White | Episode 56 46:33

4M ago46:33

46:33

We took your questions and got an expert on the case! Lamont White of Better Way To Meet and Shoot Your Shot Wednesday fame joined the cast to help us all be better daters. Take out your notebooks! Guest Host: Lamont White | https://betterwaytomeet.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thegaydatingcoach Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thega…

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Being the 3rd Wheel or the Ugly Friend | Episode 55 54:06

4M ago54:06

54:06

Ever felt like the odd man out? Maybe you're in a group of coupled-up friends or a bunch of beautiful singles who get all the attention. We talk about feeling this way and what to do about it.Hosts:Jarrod D. King | @JarrodDKingTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jarroddkingInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/jarroddking/Noel Christian | @chefchristi…

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Dating Fatigue and the Wonders of Speed Dating | Episode 54 49:06

5M ago49:06

49:06

In this episode, we're joined by Susan Mitchell of Be Single No More to talk about dealing with dating fatigue and how speed dating can help you get back on track to finding love. Past co-host Renee also joins us to give her two cents! Upcoming Be Single No More Events (all Philadelphia based): 4/10 - Gay Men Speed Dating: https://www.eventbrite.co…

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When They Act Like They Don't Know You | Episode 53 29:32

5M ago29:32

29:32

Ever run into an acquaintance and they pretended not to see you? What is up with that? Gay communities in many cities have a sense of smallness to them, and many of us at least know of each other. So how can we avoid this awkward moment that seems to keep happening? Hosts: Jarrod D. King | @JarrodDKing TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jarroddking I…

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Straight Men & Gay Men - Our Strange Relationship | Episode 52 54:50

6M ago54:50

54:50

How do the differences between straight men and gay men affect how we relate to each other? And are we that different at all? Two straight guests, Pavan Patel and Justin King, join the gay hosts of BoyFriends to explore these questions and more.Submit your questions for the hosts: https://linktr.ee/jarroddkingHosts:Jarrod D. King | @JarrodDKingTikT…

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Navigating Friendship Breakups | Episode 51 35:16

6M ago35:16

35:16

Bestie betrayals and broken hearts - it sucks when we lose our friends. What do we do to pick up the pieces and move on? Jarrod, Noel, and new host Greg discuss their experiences with friendship breakups and what they've learned because of them. Submit your questions for the hosts: https://linktr.ee/jarroddking Hosts: Jarrod D. King | @JarrodDKing …

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How Important Are Labels in a Relationship? | Episode 50 (Season Finale) 47:24

1y ago47:24

47:24

Is it necessary that the person you're dating call you their boyfriend or girlfriend? We discuss relationship labels as well as when to make it known that that's what you want. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/boyfriends Submit your questions for the hosts: https://linktr.ee/jarroddking Hosts: Jarrod D. King | @JarrodDKing TikTok - https://w…

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Top or Bottom? When To Ask | Episode 49 41:41

1y ago41:41

41:41

When you're on a date and don't already know if the other guy is a top or bottom, when is the appropriate time to ask? Voted on by our Instagram followers, the hosts explore this topic and discuss why they need to know immediately or not. Support This Podcast: https://anchor.fm/boyfriends Submit your questions for the hosts: https://linktr.ee/jarro…

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The Pursuit of Perfection | Episode 48 51:06

1y ago51:06

51:06

The pursuit of a perfect body and the best looks has long been a sore spot for gay men. We discuss our struggles with our own body image and leave you with some advice on how to manage any negative feelings so that you can go into social situations feeling your best. Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/boyfriends Submit your questions for the ho…

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Balancing Sexual Freedom and Romance | Episode 47 39:33

1+ y ago39:33

39:33

A big part of being gay is our sexual liberation. There are so many sub-communities that cater to different things and we push sex positivity, but how can that impact your search for a relationship? Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/boyfriends Submit your questions for the hosts: https://linktr.ee/jarroddking Hosts: Jarrod D. King | @JarrodDKi…

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Pretty Gays and Social Media Mores | Episode 46 42:34

1+ y ago42:34

42:34

A hot guy with muscles tweets out a complaint about how vapid the gay community is. Now he's getting a barrage of negative responses about how he's part of the problem. Is this warranted or are we just upset when the messenger doesn't look how we want? Jarrod, Mike, and Noel discuss this along with how they see their own attractiveness. They even d…

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Co-Host Q+A | Episode 45 53:13

1+ y ago53:13

53:13

The hosts answer questions from the audience and each other that range from insightful to weird to spicy! Meet our newest co-host, Mike, and get to know a bit more about us than you wanted to. Submit your questions for the hosts: https://linktr.ee/jarroddking Hosts: Jarrod D. King | @JarrodDKing TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jarroddking Renee Mo…

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Compromise vs. Sacrifice | Episode 44 33:19

1+ y ago33:19

33:19

When you start dating or enter into a relationship, it's generally accepted that some compromises and sacrifices will have to be made in order for it to work. But what happens when one feels like they're making all the sacrifices? The hosts discuss this scenario with anecdotes from their own lives. Submit your questions for the hosts: https://linkt…

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Giving the Ghoster Another Chance | Episode 43 39:07

1+ y ago39:07

39:07

You get an unexpected text at 9 p.m. that reads "Hey" and it's from someone you dated or tried to get to know, but disappeared on you. What do you do? Do you answer and let them back into your life or do you have a clear boundary? The hosts discuss their responses to this circumstance and what to do when it happens. Submit your questions for the ho…

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Infiltrating the Cool Friend Group | Episode 42 37:57

1+ y ago37:57

37:57

There's a group of guys that seem like they have it all: looks, style, access, and strong connections with other cool people in the community. You make your bid to be a part of the group, and they may even be nice, but they won't let you all the way in. How do you get to that deeper level of connection you want with them? And is it even worth it? H…

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Are My Standards Too High? | Episode 41 38:10

1+ y ago38:10

38:10

When you date, you get burned and learn what you are willing and unwilling to put up with. But are your new boundaries healthy? In response to this viewer question, the hosts discuss maintaining your standards and whether they're unrealistic. Submit your questions for the hosts: https://linktr.ee/jarroddking Hosts: Jarrod D. King | @JarrodDKing Tik…

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How To Heal After a Breakup | Episode 40 (Season Finale) 48:59

1+ y ago48:59

48:59

Dealing with a breakup can range from bad to downright hellish depending on the depth of your feelings. How do we handle those feelings and when is it a good time to date again? The hosts discuss this viewer question and give their own experiences as well in this season finale episode. Please donate and help us take BoyFriends to the next level: Ca…

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I Have a Crush on a Straight Guy | Episode 39 52:17

1+ y ago52:17

52:17

Having a crush on a straight man is something many of us have gone through, but how do you process those feelings? Do you leave him alone or take a chance? We're joined by two guests, Alejandro Meza and Jennifer Love Williams, and talk about what to do when sharing your feelings risks more than just rejection. Please donate and help us take BoyFrie…

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Is "Out Of Your League" Real? | Episode 38 58:12

2y ago58:12

58:12

Many times you'll hear people say "He's out of my league", but is it real or is it all in their heads? Perhaps you've had this thought about someone you wanted to pursue but didn't. We talk about why we think this way and ways to overcome it. Submit your questions for the hosts: https://linktr.ee/jarroddking Guest Hosts: Kevin Lorenzetti | @kzetti …

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Are Long-Distance Relationships Possible? | Episode 37 58:52

2y ago58:52

58:52

"If only you were closer" is a common refrain in our increasingly online-dating-centric world. But what if you could make it work? What does it take to make a long-distance relationship successful? I pulled in some of my closest friends for a chat about just that and more! Submit your questions for the hosts: https://linktr.ee/jarroddking Guest Hos…

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What Does Loyalty Mean? | Episode 36 47:17

2y ago47:17

47:17

In the quest to find friends and relationships, loyalty is a huge part of the equation that isn't always spoken of. The hosts discuss what loyalty means to them and help you understand how to be loyal. They also discuss how to steer clear of people who misuse loyalty. Submit your questions for the hosts: https://linktr.ee/jarroddking Guest Co-Host:…

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How Do I Give More In My Relationship? | Episode 35 54:14

2y ago54:14

54:14

Oftentimes, we get excited about new relationships because of the promise of what we can receive. But what about what we can give? How do we safely extend ourselves to someone else without getting taken advantage of? We answer these questions and have little debate over being "flewed out" in this episode. Submit your questions for the hosts: https:…

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How To Attract The Type of People You Want In Your Life | Episode 34 42:56

2y ago42:56

42:56

This week, we discuss what it takes to attract the people we want to be around, whether for friendship or romance. Submit your questions for the hosts: https://linktr.ee/jarroddking Hosts: Jarrod D. King | @JarrodDKing TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jarroddking Renee Montalvan | @renee_vanessa Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/renee_vanessa/ …

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What to Do When You Lose Your Circle of Friends | Episode 33 49:08

2y ago49:08

49:08

"How are you going to help us find 'our circle' when you can't even keep yours?" This was the comment that spurred on the topic for this episode. Kerel from the Minoritea Report podcast joins us as we (briefly) reflect on the on-screen drama between the hosts and discuss how to learn and move on from breakups between friends. Submit your questions …

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Love is not Abuse - Timothy McLemore | Episode 32 41:44

2y ago41:44

41:44

This week, we come back for an interview with Timothy McLemore about his experience with domestic abuse and how it spurred him on to write a brand new book, 'Love is not Abuse', and create a non-profit organization, Essential Haus, that provides a safe place for individuals in the LGBTQ+ community who have been affected by domestic violence and hom…

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Episode #269: The End — Closing Thoughts from Cheri & Amy 47:00

2y ago47:00

47:00

The saying is true. All good things do come to an end. In this last planned episode of Grit 'n' Grace, Cheri and Amy talk about lessons they've learned about ending well and the biggest personal changes they've experienced through the Grit 'n' Grace years. There are some big lightbulb moments in this episode! Listen to the very end to learn how to …

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Episode #268: Becoming an Influential Woman in an Uncertain Time 25:36

2y ago25:36

25:36

When we're going through uncertain times, just keeping ourselves afloat can feel like a challenge. It's counterintuitive to believe that uncertainty can be a pathway to our greatest influence. Yet, that's exactly what we see in the book of Esther. With co-authors of the Esther study, Amy Carroll and Lynn Cowell, Cheri discusses four biblical steps …

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Update: Changes + New Episode August 1st! 0:39

2y ago0:39

0:39

A quick update on what's happening with the BoyFriends podcast. We've got a host shakeup and announce the date for the new episode. Thanks so much for sticking with us! Subscribe Now: https://www.youtube.com/jarrodking?sub_confirmation=1 Submit your questions for the hosts: https://linktr.ee/jarroddking Watch our previous episodes: https://youtube.…

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Episode #267: Seeing Our Invisible God in an Uncertain World 29:53

2y ago29:53

29:53

Let's be honest: It's difficult to love, know, and serve an invisible God. It's especially hard in uncertain times when He's nowhere in sight ... when He seems to have vanished. In today's episode, Cheri is the sole interviewer, digging for solutions to this dilemma with Amy Carroll and Lynn Cowell, co-authors of the new study, Esther: Seeing Our I…

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Episode #266: How to Handle Your Strange Season with Hope 27:51

2y ago27:51

27:51

It's uncomfortable to be in a strange season, one in which your reality looks very different than your peers'. It can happen early in life when everyone else is moving into dorms while you go to work. Or later, when you're raising grandchildren while your friends are having their passports stamped. No matter the stage of life, you can have hope and…

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Racism & Preferences in the Gay Community | Episode 31 56:23

2y ago56:23

56:23

A viewer asked us to touch on this topic and we obliged. What are the challenges when it comes to race in the gay community? How do we overcome them? We discuss our personal stories about how racism has affected us and how to navigate preferences as well. Submit your questions for the cast: https://linktr.ee/jarroddking Hosts: Jarrod D. King | @Jar…

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Episode #265: How to Succeed at Raising Your Children’s Children 24:50

2y ago24:50

24:50

When grandparents take on the job of parenting grandchildren, a mix of blessing and challenge ensues. From the rich resource of personal experience, Rick Johnson, author of When Grandparents Become Parents, shares a dose of hope for all involved in this tricky parenting model. If you're a grandparent that's parenting your grandchild or love someone…

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How Do I Deal With A Controlling Boyfriend? | Episode 30 47:18

2y ago47:18

47:18

In this episode, we help out a viewer struggling to communicate with his boyfriend. When they shut down, what more can you do? And is this a sign of narcissism? We give our best advice while explaining our own encounters with controlling people. Submit your question for the cast: https://linktr.ee/jarroddking Hosts: Jarrod D. King | @JarrodDKing Ti…

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Episode #264: How to Seek and Find the Source of Heart Happy 30:48

2y ago30:48

30:48

Feeling alone in the chaos and stress of your life? We understand! Yet, everyone has seasons that it's hard to harness the happy that we're promised. In today's episode, Cheri and Amy dig deep into the obstacles to "heart happy" and ways to overcome them. You'll hear both practical tips and deep spiritual practices that will help you draw closer to…

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Episode #263: How to Cultivate a Happy Heart in the Midst of Chaos 31:09

2y ago31:09

31:09

When you're at the end of your rope, is happiness possible? Tricia Goyer, author of Heart Happy: Staying Centered in God's Love Through Chaotic Circumstances, found a secret to happiness at one of her lowest points. In today's episode, she shares that her life, just like ours, has had some painful challenges, but happiness has intersected those sea…

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Can You Recover From Betrayal? | Episode 29 52:43

2y ago52:43

52:43

Relationships, whether platonic or romantic, go through ups and downs, but what about the really tough moments of betrayal? How open are you to forgiving and moving on? And in what circumstances should you cut your losses and leave? Subscribe Now: https://www.youtube.com/jarrodking?sub_confirmation=1 Submit your topic idea: https://linktr.ee/jarrod…

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Episode #262: How to Handle Being (Inevitably) Misunderstood 38:03

2y ago38:03

38:03

It's coming. There will be a day when others misunderstand you. What then? Cheri and Amy discuss strategies to handle being misunderstood so that we aren't devastated when it happens. We can learn from being misunderstood and come out stronger on the other side!

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Can I Date and Be Overweight? | Episode 28 52:03

2+ y ago52:03

52:03

Many of us have struggled with our body image at one time or another. And it's no different in the gay community. There's a standard of beauty that seems near impossible for most of us and our inability to achieve it can be a real confidence killer. How do we get past the judgment of others (and ourselves) to be more confident when dating? Special …

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Episode #261: Finding Women Who "Get You" When You Feel Misunderstood 27:15

2+ y ago27:15

27:15

Being misunderstood is the worst. The Worst. If you've been in that circumstance, you're in good company, and your story isn't over. Mary DeMuth, author of The Most Misunderstood Women of the Bible, unpacks the lessons she learned as she studied the scriptural stories of ten real-life women. This episode is full of mic-drop moments when Cheri and A…

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