Essence and Anthony discuss the unconventional idea of married couples living separately. They express skepticism about such arrangements, questioning how it could impact intimacy and the traditional understanding of marriage. The episode explores the broader implications of this trend, considering how it aligns with or deviates from Christian teachings on marriage. The hosts emphasize the importance of togetherness and shared living spaces in fostering a healthy, intimate marital relationship.------------------------------------------------Get more blog posts, photos, and specials at our website:https://www.refocused-ae.com------------------------------------------------FOLLOW US:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/refocused.ae/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/refocused.ae/TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdj9XBMP------------------------------------------------For you PODCAST listeners, you can find us on all platforms, just pick your favorite:ANCHOR: https://anchor.fm/anthony-and-essenceAPPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/refocused-with-a-e/id1586192271GOOGLE: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82YzU4ZThkNC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwSPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gfRDlINIjUH7YDuSEJws9------------------------------------------------Biography:Anthony, growing up in St. Louis always wandered around life with a semi-awareness to what is going on in his life and in the world. Navigating through college, career, entrepreneurship the real attention to detail did not come into play until Christ became Lord for him at 24, and was then magnified upon his marriage and introduction to father. Being a Father, Husband, pastor, employee, entrepreneur, has been a blessing given everything for him is centered around Christ.Essence is born and raised out of Kansas City, MO. With a huge heart to serve, lead, nurture, and create she has given a lot of time to mentoring children, delivering spoken word poetry, and lifting those around her who need wise and Christ centered advice. Between all the hats that she wears she still finds the time to be an excellent wife and phenomenal mother.------------------------------------------------Chapters00:00 - Introduction and Vacation Recap + Some Jokes13:54 - Unconventional Marriage Views: Anthony and Essence discuss a woman's desire for separate living spaces in marriage.15:24 - Marriage and Cohabitation: The conversation on the importance of living together for a healthy marriage.18:03 - The Essence of Intimacy: Discussing how cohabitation affects intimacy in a marriage.23:14 - Upholding Marriage Vows: Essence's strong stance on the commitment and significance of living together in marriage.