The Groom’s Room Podcast
Our podcast features 3 best friends and best men who are proud to be Christians, black, and married. Topics discussed on the show are marriage, fatherhood, racial issues, finances, careers, societal problems, politics, sports, education, movie reviews, spiritual growth, health, etc...We feature occasional guest experts. We discuss our topics from our perspectives as Christian black husbands and fathers.
Episodes
43 episodes
Wives, Ex-girlfriends, Class Reunion, & MERRY CHRISTMAS!
The time we thought our wives would meet our ex-girlfriends at our 20th Class Reunion. Merry Merry Christmas!Special thanks to artist Chris Blue for allowing us to use music from his "One Light" Christmas album on this episode. This...
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Episode 45
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54:10
The Harsh Realities of Death & Grieving
Have you ever had to lead your family through the grieving process? Have you ever struggled with God's decision to take a loved one home despite your prayers for them to live? Special guests include Julius Blue, Chris Blue, and Cedric Lawson.
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Episode 44
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1:09:06
Coping With The Loss of a Mother (Remembering Crystal Mose Joyner)
In this episode, we are joined by Julius Blue, Chris Blue, and Cedric Lawson to discuss the life and memories of Crystal Mose Joyner, Barry's mom. We also give special thanks to many who have supported the family through this loss.
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Episode 43
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1:12:25
Living With a Cantankerous Woman
Brothers is your wife or girlfriend cantankerous? Cantankerous: bad-tempered, uncooperative, argumentative, difficult, contentious
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Episode 41
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27:46
Things We're Leaving in 2023
Now that we're into a new year, what baggage or bad habits should be left behind? What's affecting our spiritual, personal, and financial growth?
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Episode 40
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41:15
Reflecting On How Blessed We Are
Happy 2024! The brothers are back and we're reflecting on how blessed we are. We reflect on this past Christmas and our 2023. God is blessing and we're so thankful!Our new podcast music was arranged and produced by Julius Blue (jc.blue@...
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Episode 39
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56:12
Self-Reflecting On Our Shortcomings As Husbands
In this episode, we self-reflect on ways we can be better husbands, fathers, and leaders for our families. We discuss areas of shortcomings as well as areas we've improved in. Also, we discuss how difficult it is to have these conversations wit...
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Episode 38
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54:13
Our Top 5 Favorite Athletes of Our Time
Who are our top 5 favorite athletes of our time? LeBron VS. MJ? Chiefs VS. Eagles? Is Tom Brady the GOAT? Are the Dallas Cowboys still America's team? Which athletes have had the most influence on us?
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Episode 37
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1:03:07
What We Want Our Sons to Know About Becoming a Man & Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas! We have a very special announcement to make. Christmas came early for one of our hosts. We also discussed what we want our sons to know about life and becoming a man. We talk about being present fathers, treating women right, k...
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Episode 36
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59:10
The Consequences of Cheating
Is cheating worth it? Have you considered the ramifications of cheating? How will it affect your spouse, children, job, life, and relationship with God? (Part IV of our Temptation series)Special thanks to artist Chris Blue fo...
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Episode 35
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33:38
Dangerous Attractions
Outside of your spouse, who are you attracted to? Who has the right attractions to tempt you? What are somethings you can do to overcome temptation? (Part III of our Temptation series) Special thanks to artist Chris Blue for...
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Episode 34
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45:46
Will the Temptation to Cheat Ever Go Away?
Will the TEMPTATION to have sex with someone that's not your spouse ever go away? How does temptation use your own lust and desires against you?
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Episode 33
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46:15
Dealing With Temptation in Marriage
What could make a man like Ime Udoka who had a beautiful fiancé, wonderful son, peace at home, fame, fortune, prestige on the job, and accolades and kudos; what could make a man who has all of that want to risk it all? Temptation.
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Episode 32
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33:39
Teaching Our Daughters About Dating: The Lori Harvey VS Clair Huxtable Debate
Fathers, what are we teaching our daughters about dating? Are we teaching them to go out and live their best life? Or are we teaching them to save themselves and date for marriage? In this episode we explore the Lori Harvey VS Clair Huxtable de...
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Episode 31
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34:43
Baby Mamas, Baby Daddies, Drama, & Child Support
How much support is enough and not enough in co-parenting? What should child support money be spent on? How do you deal with a baby mama or baby daddy full of drama? On another note, we also discuss the importance of advocating for your medical...
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Episode 30
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51:44
There's a Thin Line Between Love & Control: Will, Kanye, and OJ
Is it fair that the actions of one black man (Will Smith) can determine how the world views all black men? What's the difference between Will defending his wife and Kanye fighting for his marriage? What are the signs of a husband the genuinely ...
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Episode 29
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41:29
How Far Should a Man Go to Protect His Wife?
Was Will Smith right, wrong, or justified with his slap to Chris Rock? Most importantly, husbands, what would you do if you were put in that situation? Is it an issue of pride, honor, toxic masculinity, or genuine husbandship?
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Episode 28
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59:15
Boundaries: Be Careful Who You Let Near Your Husband
Wives, how comfortable are you letting your girlfriends stay at your house with your husbands there? Husbands, how comfortable are you letting your male friends stay at the house with your wives there? Is it trust or is it avoiding temptation? ...
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Episode 27
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48:09
Our Top 5 TV Dads
Bonus Episode! What does Denzel, Will Smith, Tom Brady, LeBron James, Laurence Fishburne, Ghost, James Avery, James Earl Jones, and many others have in common? In this episode we take a look at different dads portrayed on television and ask our...
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Episode 26
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48:16
Don't Let Another Man Raise Your Children
As fathers, how would we feel if another man was to raise, feed, teach, and discipline our children because of our lack of effort? How does society devalue fatherhood in comparison to motherhood? What is the difference between the way we celebr...
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Episode 25
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47:20
I Have to Be a Better Husband in 2022
Happy 2022! In this episode we discuss our recent Christmas and many different ways we can be better husbands in order to take better care of our wives. We discuss the responsibilities of being a provider, protector, and making our wives happy ...
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Episode 24
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1:01:05
The Arbery/Rittenhouse Verdicts, Vaccine Mandates, CRT, and Will & Jada
Happy Thanksgiving 2021! In the episode, we give an update on our podcast's absence. We discuss where we've been and our future podcast plans. We also discuss our thoughts on the Ahmaud Arbery verdict, the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict, the vaccine ...
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Episode 23
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45:25
Preparing to Say I Do: Living Arrangements, the Wedding Day, and Ex-Girlfriends
This is part II of the episode "She Said Yes Now What". In this episode we address topics such as who is moving in with who, selecting the right area to live, home buying, what to expect on your wedding day, how to create the best wedding memor...
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Episode 22
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52:40
She Said Yes Now What: Premarital Counseling & Financial Planning
What should you prepare for after your fiance says yes? This is part 1 of an episode in which we discuss the many things a future husband has to prepare during the engagement period. We discuss the importance of premarital counseling, finances,...
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Episode 21
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49:13
Happy 10 Years Terrance & Dee: Their Story, Keeping God First in Marriage, & Avoiding Divorce
On this episode we celebrate the 10 year wedding anniversary of our cohost Terrance and his wife Dee. We discuss with them their journey, what it took to make it 10 years, the importance of keeping God first in marriage, overcoming marital chal...
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Episode 20
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