Bretter Together Podcast
Bretter Together Podcast is a couples brand created by Mina and Brydon Brett. The show aims to educate, inspire, and entertain listeners by sharing their musical, interracial, and interdenominational lifestyle. Episodes cover their personal story, relationship advice, bridge-building between cultures, and fun games. They encourage listener interaction by inviting questions and ideas for future topics.
Episodes
One Framework That Explains Every Relationship Problem | Ep. 44
Relationships can be so tricky, especially for those trying to find their spouse. Sometimes we feel problems in one relationship and don’t understand how other relationships might be the cause of the effect we’re feeling. Sometimes we deal with toxic relationships that need to put boundaries on. In all cases, the framework we share in this episode - framework we call Relationship Circles - has an
Is Unity Possible in 2025? Prince Ivan Thinks So | Ep. 43
In this episode, we (spoiler alert: Mina) interview Prince Ivan (spoiler alert: Brydon is part of Prince Ivan) about their upcoming music-based offering, The Unity Project and their remixed vision for unity that builds on time-honored principles that have the potential to unite the world. If there is one hope for uniting an increasingly pluralistic and divided world, it’s in the vision Brydon and
Christlike Boundaries: How to Take Control of Your Life…the Jesus Way | Ep. 42
Welcome to our personal therapy session! 🥹😩 We didn’t know how much we needed this conversation. We hope it blesses you. The biggest insight is realizing the difference between “healthy” boundaries and “Christlike” boundaries. Game changer! Tune in and let us know what you think. We hope this conversation blesses you as much as it blessed us. Love you! Here’s to setting Christlike boundaries in ev
“Get Good with God” with Ysabelle Cuevas | Ep. 41
Our second guest on the pod and we picked a good one! Ysabelle Cuevas is a songwriter, musical artist, disciple of Jesus and low-key comedian. 😆 We loved having her on the pod. We talked about dealing with criticism and hatred online, unbecoming and becoming yourself, grace and effort, relationships and self-love, performance vs. worship and so much more. Perhaps the biggest lesson Ysabelle had to
How to Know If You’re Hearing God | Ep. 40
How do I know if I'm hearing God? Especially when it comes to knowing who God wants me to marry? What do you do if the other person doesn't have the same revelation? How do you tell God's voice from your own voice? What about the devil and negative thoughts? We explore all of this and more in this episode of Bretter Together. Hope you enjoy it! We love you! KEEP THE PODCAST GOING! Dona
No Plan B: Taylor Church on Going All In, Love & Purpose | Ep. 39
Our first-ever guest! In this episode we sit down with our homie Taylor Church - an author, podcaster, life coach and a true creative with a heart for humanity. Taylor shares his raw journey from years of unnoticed effort to explosive growth, revealing what really unlocked the momentum in his podcast and life.We talk about:- Going all in on your calling (no Plan B!)- What finally sparked growth af
Good Things to Come | Ep. 38
We wanted to keep up the consistency and let you know that, starting next week, we’ll be adding occasional guests to the pod. We can’t wait for our first guest! You’re gonna love it. See you next week! Thank you for all of the love and support. ….. | Ep. 38LISTEN/WATCH/SUBSCRIBE TO THE “BRETTER TOGETHER” PODCAST:*Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bretter-together-podcast/id176
How a Pentecostal & a Latter-day Saint Make It Work | Ep. 37
This is probably the biggest question on people's minds when they hear our story. How does a white Latter-day Saint and a black Pentecostal make it work? This episode answers that question. It's full of insights that will help you overcome differences and have more harmony in your relationships. We hope you enjoy!LISTEN/WATCH/SUBSCRIBE TO THE “BRETTER TOGETHER” PODCAST:*Apple Podcast - htt
Going Through God to Get to Each Other | Ep. 36
Maya Angelou said, “A woman's heart should be so hidden in God that a man has to seek Him just to find her.” Mina heard that quote and prayed that her heart would be so hidden in God that whoever married her would have to go through God to get to her. In this episode we break down what that journey was like and how it continues for us today. We hope this helps you as you learn what it means to
Our Wedding Night 😳 | Ep. 35
We continue our story in this episode of Bretter Together. What is our wedding night like? More importantly, what did we learn and how can that help YOU? We discuss preparation, education, conversations, guilt, pain, barriers and inviting the Lord into your intimacy. We hope something we share helps you in your relationship journey. Love y’all! LISTEN/WATCH/SUBSCRIBE TO THE “BRETTER TOGETHER” PODC
Our Wedding Day and Our Vows | Ep. 34
Our wedding day was the best day of our live and our vows were pretty special, especially Mina’s! In this episode we talk about all of the lead up, the things that surprised us, how our families meshed, the things that went wrong, the signs from God, and best of all, we re-read our vows. We hope this episode is entertaining, educational and inspiring and that it encourages you in some way. Love yo
Does God Want Me To Be Single? | Ep. 33
Are you wondering if singleness is just a season—or something God is actually calling you to? In this episode of Bretter Together, we unpack what the Bible really says about singleness, calling, and purpose. Whether you're content, confused, or somewhere in between, this conversation will help you find clarity and peace right where you are. Singleness isn’t second best—it might just be God’s b
How to Know If He’s the Man God Would Have You Marry | Ep. 32
It’s a question that carries a lot of weight—and honestly, it’s one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. We get it. It can be confusing, overwhelming, and emotional, especially when your heart and faith are both deeply involved. In this episode, we open up about the real and sometimes messy process of discerning God's will in relationships. From red flags and spiritual peace to he
How to Deal with Men Who Won’t Commit | Ep. 31
How do you deal with men who won’t commit? How do you set boundaries? How do you cut off relationships in a Christlike way? Is it possible to give men too much grace? One of our loyal followers asked us the commitment question and we’re so grateful because this turned into a great conversation. We hope you enjoy it and we really hope it helps you. Thank you for listening, watching and rocking with
What Does a “Kingdom Marriage” Look Like? | Ep. 30
What does a “Kingdom Marriage” look like? What are the perils of not being in a “Kingdom “Marriage?” What even is the Kingdom? In this episode we talked about the Kingdom, Kingdom marriage, the world’s way vs God’s way and so much more. Let us know what you think about this one. We really hope it helps you. God bless you and thank you so much for rocking with us!LISTEN/WATCH/SUBSCRIBE TO THE “BRET
Why Don’t Godly Men Pursue Godly Women The Way They Used To? | Ep. 29
Why don’t godly men pursue godly women the way they used to/should? One of our listeners asked this question and we decided to tackle it. We also tackled a question about how we practice religion nowadays. Both of these topics kind of came together into one unplanned theme about labels and love. We hope this episode helps you, fam. Love y’all and thank you for rockin with us!LISTEN/WATCH/SUBSCRIBE
Our Proposal Story | Ep. 28
In this episode we give you the whole play-by-play proposal setup from both of our perspectives. Brydon was sneaky and Mina was over it. But our proposal story is further evidence of God’s fingerprint on our journey. We hope you are entertained and inspired by this story, fam. Love you guys!LISTEN/WATCH/SUBSCRIBE TO THE “BRETTER TOGETHER” PODCAST:*Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podc
Progressionism, Perfectionism and What True Perfection Is | Ep. 27
Is it possible to be perfect in this life? What is the difference between perfection and perfectionism? Is perfectionism good or bad? Is the pursuit of perfection good or bad? Do you feel like you’re perfect? How do you measure your progress on the journey of perfection? What does it mean to be human? We did not expect this conversation to go so deep, but that just seems to be what we do. If you s
Should You Wait For Your Soulmate? | Ep. 26
Soulmates, unrealistic expectations, chemistry, connection, compatibility, destiny, choice. Are soulmates fiction and an illusion or what everybody should be waiting for? Or is there a bridge to be built on this topic. As usual, we found a BOTH AND rather than an EITHER OR and we hope it helps you. This is episode 26 and we’re excited to see what you think. LISTEN/WATCH/SUBSCRIBE TO THE “BRETTER T
Why We Almost Broke Up 5 Times: The Power of Intentional Sabbaticals | Ep. 25
We are big proponents of intentional sabbaticals while you’re dating. Sometimes you just need to take a step back, re-center and evaluate your relationship with your potential spouse and especially with God. In this episode, we talk about this principle and practice worked well for us and became one of the keys to us being able to finally get married. We hope you enjoy Episode 25. Thanks for rocki
The 6 Most Important Dating Red Flags | Ep. 24
All the relationship flags are important, but the dating red flags might be the most important thing to observe when it comes to a potential marriage partner. In this episode we break down our Top 6 Most Important Dating Red Flags and a few bonus flags too. This turned out to be a really fun conversation for us and we hope it’s a blessing to you. Thanks for rocking with us through 24 episodes. Muc
The Transformative Power of Fasting - | Ep. 23
A few of our Bretter Together fam have been asking about fasting recently and we felt impressed to talk about it here in Episode 23. We discuss the definition, the purpose, the difference (between fasting and consecration), the benefits and some practical takeaways for anyone who wants to practice this Jesus-patterned spiritual discipline. As always, we’d love to hear what you have to say in the c
“How I Knew You Were the One” & How You Can Too - | Ep. 22
How to know if he or she is “the one” is one of the biggest questions we get from all of our single brothers and sisters. So, in this episode, we go deep on our story of how we FINALLY knew. We also give some straightforward advice about how you can know too. We think you’re really going to get a lot out of this one (single or not), so buckle up and enjoy the ride. Thank you for rockin’ with us. M
The Purpose of Prayer, Giving God Permission, & Getting Answers - | Ep. 21
One of our TikToks on the purpose of prayer went a little viral recently. But not everybody agreed with Mina’s take. So in today’s episode we tackle the main objection we got which revolved around Mina’s statement: “Prayer is permission for God to act in this realm.” Now you know we can’t be shallow. So we go deep on this one, laying the Biblical and Hebrew foundations for what prayer is and then
How to Keep Your New Year's Resolutions + A Look Ahead at 2025 | Ep. 20
It’s 2025!! Happy New Year!! We are enjoying time with our family, but we couldn’t start the year off without an episode. So, in this very brief episode, we wanted to share with you a cheat code concept that has helped us get more done in 12 weeks than we used to get done in 12 months. Plus, we’re going to give a quick peek into what we have planned for 2025. FULL episode coming your way next time
2024 Wrapped: What We Learned & How We Grew | Ep. 19
At the end of every year we ask ourselves 6 questions:
What were the victories?
What did we learn?
What worked?
What didn’t work?
What are we grateful for?
Where did we see Jesus!
As we come to the end of 2024, we thought it’d be fun to celebrate the victories and reflect on the lessons of this year with you.
We’d love to hear your answers to these questions. Feel free to share in the comments
Lily Phillips, Russell Brand, Soul Ties & The Sacredness of Sex | Ep. 18
OnlyFans star Lily Phillips made headlines recently with her sexual exploits. Russell Brand made headlines with his response. We probably won’t make headlines with our commentary, but something about this topic hit us really deeply and we felt inspired to have a multi-faceted conversation about the sacredness of sex, soul ties, God’s grace, shame and guilt, how the world views sex vs how God views
Who I Was Before I Met You: How the Lord Prepared Us for Each Other | Ep. 17
We didn’t know where this conversation would go, but we LOVE where it ended. When are you truly “ready”? What’s the difference being ready and being prepared? What’s the balance between perfection and potential? These are just some of the questions that came up and we sincerely think the lessons from this part of our story are going to help anybody who is on the journey toward marriage and wonderi
Pentecostal's FIRST TIME at a Latter-day Saint Church | Ep. 16
In this episode we talk about Mina’s first experience going to church with me at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We’ve never had this specific conversation, so I was surprised at some of her experiences for sure. What were the differences? What were the similarities? What were the pros and cons? We explore these questions and more in this episode of Bretter Together. We hope you e
Single Ladies: Hiding in the Lord, Recognizing Counterfeits & Emotional Availability | Ep. 15
How do you hide yourself in the Lord while staying emotionally open and prepared for love? In Episode 15, we’re diving into a heartfelt and practical conversation about how your faith can shape your single season in the most beautiful way.
We’re tackling questions like:
What does it really mean to hide in the Lord?
How can you balance being grounded in faith while staying “findable”?
What a
Love, Lust or Chemistry? How Can You Tell the Difference?: | Ep. 14
One of our listeners recently hit us with a big question: How do you tell the difference between chemistry and lust? It’s a question we’ve all wrestled with at some point, and we’re here to tackle it head-on. Whether you're single, dating, or reflecting on past relationships, understanding the dynamics of love, lust, and chemistry is a game-changer for building healthy, lasting connections.
In thi
When the Wait Becomes a Weight: Overcoming Challenges of Waiting on God for Marriage | Ep. 13
"For me waiting on him has become so silent."
“41 and still waiting! How hard it is, just cried to my friends today saying I wish God had not put the desire to get married in my heart.”
“Do you ever get to a point you wish you could do something? The waiting my oh...my…”
These are just some of the comments we’ve received from our brothers and sisters who are going through the journey/struggle o
“God Forbids Interracial Marriage” - How We Approach Mixed Race Relationship Myths & Stereotypes | Ep. 12
Is God against interracial marriage? Of all the mixed race relationship myths we’ve heard, this is probably the most debated. And we’ve heard this myth a lot! Many people have slid into our comments about our mixed race relationship with messages like:
“The Most High made the whyt man for the whyt woman. This union is unequally yoked and a sin.”
“If you read the bible and believe in it, like i
Getting Married Later in Life, Not Settling and Waiting on God | Ep. 11
Phew! We didn’t EXPECT this conversation to go the way it did. In fact, we ended up talking a lot about managing expectations as you wait on God for the partner He has for you. What is the balance between having too high of expectations and settling? How do you enjoy the season you’re in? How do you handle societal expectations and pressure around marriage? How do you not feel like a second class
The Gift of Tongues (Part 2) | Ep. 10
In this episode of Bretter Together, we go even deeper into the gift of tongues! In Episode 9, we laid the foundation, and now in Episode 10, we’re diving into the questions: What is the gift of tongues? What’s its purpose? Is it biblical? And does it impact salvation? We felt led to have this conversation, and we’re so glad we did. Our prayer is that what we share about the Holy Spirit inspires y
The Gift of Tongues (Part 1) | Ep. 9
The Gift of Tongues (Part 1) | Ep. 9
In this episode of Bretter Together, we dive into the gift of tongues and quickly realize it’s way deeper than we expected. Honestly, we were a little nervous about this one, but we felt led to have this conversation. Our hope is that what we share about the Holy Spirit will inspire you to grow closer to the Lord and explore how the Spirit moves in your own li
My First Sunday At a Pentecostal Church | Ep. 8
In this episode of Bretter Together, Brydon shares his experience attending a Pentecostal church for the first time. From the vibrant worship to the energetic atmosphere, it was unlike anything he had ever encountered. Tune in as we dive into the unique elements of Pentecostal services, how it challenged Brydon’s perspective, and what we both learned from the experience. Whether you're new to the
5 Secrets To Keep Your Long Distance Relationship Strong | Ep. 7
In episode 7 of the Bretter Together Podcast, we’re sharing 5 powerful secrets to keep your long-distance relationship strong and thriving. Whether you're navigating different time zones or just struggling with the distance, these practical tips will help you stay connected, communicate better, and strengthen your bond. Tune in to learn how we made long-distance work for five years and how you can
Good Grief - How Heartbreak Can Deepen Your Connection with God | Ep. 6
Can grief possibly be good? Does your brokenness distance you from God or bring Him closer? Is there a righteous way to grieve? Mina has recently been through back-to-back-to-back heartbreak. One day, the Lord taught her some things about grief that have really helped her and, in this episode, she shares some of these amazing insights. This episode surprised both of us. It is full of depth and pow
Our First Date - We Were NOT On the Same Page! | Ep. 5
This podcast episode about our first date revealed that we were NOT on the same page before we headed to Nashville. In short, our first date was almost our last. But God had other ideas and the chemistry was crazy. In this episode we’ll break down all the details and the takeaways from what has become one of the coolest parts of our unlikely love story. AND you’ll get to meet our little guy, Daven
The Secret to Overcoming Differences? - How One Simple Idea Changed Our Relationship Forever | Ep. 4
Title: The Secret to Overcoming Differences? - How One Simple Idea Changed Our Relationship Forever | Ep. 4
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Overcoming differences can seem so daunting in today’s climate. The division between people and groups seems unsolvable at times. But we believe one concept - one paradigm switch - can be the key to overcoming differences of all kinds. This one powerful idea has changed our li
Never Marry a Black Woman” - How We Approach Mixed Race Relationship Myths & Stereotypes | Ep. 3
“Never marry a black woman.” “Don’t marry outside of your race.” “Marriage is hard enough as it is.” We’ve heard these and many other mixed race relationship stereotypes and myths that could have kept us apart if we had let them. In Episode 3 of the Bretter Together Podcast, we dive deep on the myth of sameness, the concept of race, the complexities and beauties of interracial relationships, and h
How We Became United Despite HUGE Differences | Ep. 2
In this episode we dive deep how we became unified despite huge differences. Is it possible to be unified in a relationship? Is that even the right question? If it is the right question, then how do you become unified? Is unity the same as uniformity? Is there a difference between alignment and agreement? We tackle all of these questions and many more in Episode 2 of the Bretter Together Podcast.
How We Met, Soulmates & Divine Timing | Ep. 1
In this episode we dive deep on how we met, soulmates, divine timing, how God prepared us to meet each other, how to know if you’ve found the one and much more.
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