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Welcome to "Building with the Browns," the podcast dedicated to equipping military couples with the tools and insights needed to build strong, resilient marriages and families. Hosted by Eric and Tacondra Brown, a proud military veteran/spouse couple, our podcast is a blend of personal experience, expert advice, and heartfelt conversations designed to support and inspire military families and veterans on their unique journey. In each episode, we dive deep into the trials and triumphs that co ...
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Be honest. How emotionally safe do you feel with your spouse or in your relationships, period? Do you feel safe to be your authentic self, to share your honest feelings, fears, hopes, desires, and the vulnerable parts of who you are? Emotional safety is foundational to learning and growth, and is developed early on in childhood. Unfortunately, not …
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The truth is, in this life we all run the risk of fighting against the familiar or continuously falling for the familiar. At some point, you get tired of the familiar NOT serving your best interest and must make a choice to fall forward in faith to pursue and receive all that God has ahead of you. Join Eric and Tacondra in this candid conversation …
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STOP Doing That: How To Break Unhealthy Cycles In Marriage!
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Are you finding yourself in the same situations in life or still getting frustrated by the same issues in your marriage and you're wondering why? We all have cycles, unhealthy behaviors, and negative patterns that must be broken in our lives. Especially in marriages. In most cases, the cycles stem from deeply rooted issues from our upbringing or a …
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Have you ever endured a season of stripping? We're talking about when God literally removes everything from your life that brings you comfort to build your character, bring you closer to Him, and to show you what it truly means to be rich. No one is ever really prepared for the stripping process. It can be painful, but the outcome in you and lesson…
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Let's be honest. You've been there before and some of us are currently in this space dealing with life circumstances. This place often speaks to a sense of stagnation, discouragement, and helplessness. What "place" are we referring to? It's called...frustration. Perhaps, you want a situation to change in your life that's beyond your control? It cou…
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Are you sitting in disappointment, keeping company with frustration or contending for joy in your life right now due to circumstances beyond your control? When life throws you lemons it's easy to default to bitterness and resentment. Oftentimes, this happens when you're reflecting on the life that was behind you, rather than finding joy in what is …
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Unexpected events in life can set you back or set you up for what's next. It all depends on how you perceive the present pain of what's preparing you for what could be an even greater gain. Join Eric and Tacondra as they talk candidly about how the unexpected happened to them going into 2022. They provide you with encouragement and insight on how t…
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Marriage & Ministry: The Harmony and the Headaches
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Marriage is your first ministry, but what if you are married and called to do ministry together? Do you and your spouse tend to bump heads and you don't understand why? It could be your spiritual gifts rubbing against each other! Join Eric and Tacondra in a candid conversation about the harmony and the headaches of doing marriage and ministry. Watc…
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What is success? Society defines success as having money, power, and fame, but Eric and Tacondra beg to differ. In this video podcast they discuss success from a simple, realistic, and Godly perspective that will encourage you in your pursuit of God success. Watch the video cast for this episode on their YouTube Channel "LifeBuilders TV". *Please e…
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In the midst of chaos, confusion, separations and more, God still gives us the grace to find opportunities in obstacles and to believe, build, and become blessings to others. Catch up with Eric and Tacondra in this episode as they share candid conversation about making the most out of the madness that comes with living an unconventional lifestyle. …
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When you think of LOVE who is the first person in your life that comes to mind? Now think about this: Why do you love them? When loved ones are in your face everyday it is often easy to recognize their flaws over their fabulousness. If you need some inspiration, encouragement, and motivation to magnify the strengths in others around you, listen and…
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When's the last time you played a game? Or enjoyed a few minutes doing something humorous with your family? It's the small moments that often have the greatest impact! Our special guest, Miyah J, is back with us for some quick fun! If you missed her previous interview with us, go back and listen to the Candid Conversations episode! Support the show…
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Is your love for yourself ONLY gaged upon what you do for others? Are you leaving yourself out of the equation, thinking it's only about treating other people right? If so, you may have a distorted perception of self-love. There's a a difference between being selFLESS and selFISH! Let's talk! Support the show…
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Battle Ready: Keys to Combat Hostile Communication In Marriage & Relationships!
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Whether you are single, engaged, or married, the bombs we are dropping in this episode are sure to help you win in the area of communicating! Tune in for strategies to help combat hostile communication in your marriage, or any relationship for that matter! Download our free resource on https://www.built2lastmarriages.com/free Support the show…
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Candid Conversation With A Special Guest!
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Dive into this candid conversation with us and our special guest! Listen to find out who it is and what we're talking about! Support the showBy Eric & Tacondra Brown
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If you enjoyed the humor and truths in part I of "What We Not Gone Do in 2021", then you are probably super anxious to hear the rest of this! Tune in with us as we continue the conversation of What We NOT Gone Do in 2021! Support the showBy Eric & Tacondra Brown
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Have you thought about the things you shouldn't do and hope others are not going to do in 2021? We sure have! Tune in to part 1 of this humorous yet seriously spoken and informative episode with us! Don't forget to take note of the things WE NOT GONE DO in 2021! Support the showBy Eric & Tacondra Brown
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Influence Or Impact: Which Matters The Most?
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Happy New Year!!! While mapping out your goals for this year, don't forget to make it your goal to be less influential and more impactful in 2021! What kind of impression will you leave in the lives of others and your family this year? Join us in conversation about Influence Vs Impact to get a better understanding of each and why one is greater tha…
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Let's talk about the power and beauty of being a woman! Not just ANY woman, but a Godly woman! This podcast is definitely for the ladies...and the fellas (if you want to know a few secrets). A woman knows very well the frustrations of being a woman, wife, mother and so many other roles at times. But there are benefits to being a woman! Tune in to t…
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This bonus episode is for the Men/Husbands who truly value the Woman/Wife in your lives. Being married is a gift from God and is one of the hardest yet most fulfilling things we will experience in life. Recognizing our wives true value and worth is so important to a long healthy and strong relationship that is built on a solid foundation. God creat…
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Gender Roles Within Marriage: Know Your Role, Embrace Your Role & Role With It?
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Are gender roles sabotaging or helping increase satisfaction in your marriage? It's important for couples courting, engaged, newly weds, and happily married couples to voice their expectations, examine unrealistic ones, and establish roles within the unit that work best for both! Join Eric and Tacondra as they discuss gender roles and how they have…
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Have you ever questioned some of the family or religious traditions you've learned to blindly follow over the years? The question is "WHY" do we follow certain traditions versus the truth? The blanket response to this question is usually, "because we've always done it this way". As if doing something another way is wrong. Tune in to this uncomforta…
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Those who have been married longer than a day learn quickly that it is not easy. But marriage is an awesome and rewarding experience when you get to do life with someone you love. Join in on this candid and humorous conversation with Eric and Tacondra as they debunk some common myths about marriage based on their own experience. This podcast will d…
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The Ugly truth About Comparison: Are You Coveting Someone's Success or Struggle?
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Comparing yourself to others or emulating after someone else's portion is actually a lust of the flesh that will have you in competition to reproduce what you see others doing when God never called you to do it. Join in on this conversation with Eric and Tacondra about the disease of comparison and how to overcome it. Support the show…
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Where Is The Love? Do Black Lives Matter?
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Eric and Tacondra share a raw, unscripted, candid conversation about the real war on the Home Front of America...racism and division. Having served proudly in uniform for 17 years in the United States Army, Eric provides insight and his perspective on recent events that have many people of color outraged and questioning just how much our lives matt…
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Stewarding our relationships whether it be family, friends, followers, business associates, or in marriage can be complex and sometimes draining, however It’s the one thing we can’t thrive in life without. Building healthy, strong relationships is an area we all can improve understanding that some relationships are either for a reason, a season, or…
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Feelings & Finances: Why Your Money Might Be Funny
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When we think about stewardship, finances always tops the list because it's something we often mismanage the most. Join in on the conversion about practical reasons why your money might be funny, and receive mindset shifts that encourage you to better manage your feelings and get the financial outcomes you desire. Support the show…
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Beliefs are foundational. Whether they are solid beliefs or broken beliefs, these core values are characteristics we commit to as individuals that dictate our behaviors, shape our vision, and drive us to accomplish goals in life. What guiding beliefs do you live by that shape your decisions, actions, and how you live? Join in on this conversation w…
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Every once in a while, you hear a love story about the one guy or girl who grew up with the cutie down the street and eventually fell in love. We are them! But our story is even better! In this episode, we formally introduce ourselves to you and share our history and part of the foundation that makes us Built2Last. Welcome to Building With The Brow…
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