Spoiler alert: the answer is YES. There is so much beauty, truth, and goodness in a wedding day and you can absolutely use this occasion to share that in an intentional way with not only your non-Catholic guests, but *everyone* involved in the day! Listen to my chat with recently married bride Phylicia Aalbers and hear all about how she and her now-husband started thinking about this exact thing from the beginning of their engagement.   WANT A SIMPLE WAY TO EVANGELIZE AT YOUR WEDDING? AND save the headache of figuring out how to format a ceremony program booklet for print?? Get the Catholic Wedding Mass Program Template here! It's a customizable Canva template for you to help your guests follow along as you enter the Sacrament of Marriage. Use code BECOMINGGOLD for 20% off at checkout!   I simplify engagement so Catholic brides can focus on preparing for marriage instead of being overwhelmed by planning a wedding. WEBSITE: https://laura-anne.ca/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lauraannesmid/

Spoiler alert: the answer is YES. There is so much beauty, truth, and goodness in a wedding day and you can absolutely use this occasion to share that in an intentional way with not only your non-Catholic guests, but *everyone* involved in the day! Listen to my chat with recently married bride Phylicia Aalbers and hear all about how she and her now-husband started thinking about this exact thing from the beginning of their engagement. WANT A SIMPLE WAY TO EVANGELIZE AT YOUR WEDDING? AND save the headache of figuring out how to format a ceremony program booklet for print?? <a href="https://laura-anne.ca/catholic-wedding-program-template" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Get the Catholic Wedding Mass Program Template here!</a> It's a customizable Canva template for you to help your guests follow along as you enter the Sacrament of Marriage. Use code BECOMINGGOLD for 20% off at checkout! I simplify engagement so Catholic brides can focus on preparing for marriage instead of being overwhelmed by planning a wedding. WEBSITE: <a href="https://laura-anne.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://laura-anne.ca/</a> INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lauraannesmid/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lauraannesmid/</a>

35: Can You Use Your Wedding to Evangelize? with Real Bride Phylicia Aalbers

This is my FAVOURITE way to reflect on my birthday: the Birthday 3-2-1. In this episode, I share where I learned about it, what it is exactly, and my actual 3-2-1 from my recent birthday. I also make an ANNOUNCEMENT that if you're reading this description you can just glance down below and see what it is... but you'll have to listen to hear about why I'm doing it :) I'm Laura-Anne Smid and I simplify engagement so Catholic brides can focus on preparing for marriage instead of being overwhelmed by planning a wedding. THE CATHOLIC WEDDING PROGRAM TEMPLATE IS HERE!!!!! https://laura-anne.ca/catholic-wedding-program-template WEBSITE: https://laura-anne.ca/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lauraannesmid/

This is my FAVOURITE way to reflect on my birthday: the Birthday 3-2-1. In this episode, I share where I learned about it, what it is exactly, and my actual 3-2-1 from my recent birthday. I also make an ANNOUNCEMENT that if you're reading this description you can just glance down below and see what it is... but you'll have to listen to hear about why I'm doing it :) I'm Laura-Anne Smid and I simplify engagement so Catholic brides can focus on preparing for marriage instead of being overwhelmed by planning a wedding. THE CATHOLIC WEDDING PROGRAM TEMPLATE IS HERE!!!!! <a href="https://laura-anne.ca/catholic-wedding-program-template" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://laura-anne.ca/catholic-wedding-program-template</a> WEBSITE: <a href="https://laura-anne.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://laura-anne.ca/</a> INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lauraannesmid/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lauraannesmid/</a>

34: The BEST Birthday Tradition + ANNOUNCEMENT

You know you've got to plan the logistical things, like what time you're getting married at and when your dress alterations need to be done by, but what about planning for your guests? Have you thought about what they're going to experience from the invitation through to last call? Taking care of your loved ones is part of planning a wedding feast! In this video from the Becoming Gold community archives, I talk about my experience planning the experience for the retreat I help with each year as well as planning my own wedding. I hope this sparks a great conversation with your fiance about what you can do to love your guests well, even if your wedding is coming up soon! I'm Laura-Anne Smid and I simplify engagement so Catholic brides can focus on preparing for marriage instead of being overwhelmed by planning a wedding. WEBSITE: https://laura-anne.ca/ FREE DOWNLOAD: SETTING EXPECTATIONS  GET THE WEDDING GUIDE: https://laura-anne.ca/the-wedding-guide INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lauraannesmid/

You know you've got to plan the logistical things, like what time you're getting married at and when your dress alterations need to be done by, but what about planning for your guests? Have you thought about what they're going to experience from the invitation through to last call? Taking care of your loved ones is part of planning a wedding feast! In this video from the Becoming Gold community archives, I talk about my experience planning the experience for the retreat I help with each year as well as planning my own wedding. I hope this sparks a great conversation with your fiance about what you can do to love your guests well, even if your wedding is coming up soon! I'm Laura-Anne Smid and I simplify engagement so Catholic brides can focus on preparing for marriage instead of being overwhelmed by planning a wedding. WEBSITE: <a href="https://laura-anne.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://laura-anne.ca/</a> FREE DOWNLOAD: <a href="https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f75157d924e5be4c9cb5071" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SETTING EXPECTATIONS </a> GET THE WEDDING GUIDE: <a href="https://laura-anne.ca/the-wedding-guide" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://laura-anne.ca/the-wedding-guide</a> INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lauraannesmid/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lauraannesmid/</a>

33: Creating an Experience for Your Guests

There's a lot out there about what a wife does or should do, but what does it mean to actually BE a wife? In this episode, I share what I believe is one of the main things to focus on in your preparation to be a wife. This was originally recorded for the Becoming Gold community back in March and it was such a great conversation that I wanted to share it with you, too! I'm Laura-Anne Smid and I simplify engagement so Catholic brides can focus on preparing for marriage instead of being overwhelmed planning a wedding. ✨ WEBSITE: https://laura-anne.ca/ GET THE WEDDING GUIDE: https://laura-anne.ca/the-wedding-guide INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lauraannesmid/

There's a lot out there about what a wife does or should do, but what does it mean to actually BE a wife? In this episode, I share what I believe is one of the main things to focus on in your preparation to be a wife. This was originally recorded for the Becoming Gold community back in March and it was such a great conversation that I wanted to share it with you, too! I'm Laura-Anne Smid and I simplify engagement so Catholic brides can focus on preparing for marriage instead of being overwhelmed planning a wedding. ✨ WEBSITE: <a href="https://laura-anne.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://laura-anne.ca/</a> GET THE WEDDING GUIDE: <a href="https://laura-anne.ca/the-wedding-guide" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://laura-anne.ca/the-wedding-guide</a> INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lauraannesmid/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lauraannesmid/</a>

32: What does it mean to be a wife?

In this episode, Danica shares her experience of planning the wedding of her dreams... and then giving up every single expectation she had along the way. Her wedding happened in the midst of the pandemic, but the lessons she learned about surrendering her plans apply to every bride. If you're feeling frustrated that plans have had to change or you just want everything to go as perfectly as you've always envisioned for your wedding, listen in. The Surrender Novena:  https://catholicexchange.com/the-surrender-novena-let-jesus-take-care-of-everything/ See Danica &amp; Matthew's intimate backyard wedding here. I'm Laura-Anne Smid and I simplify engagement so Catholic brides can focus on preparing for marriage instead of being overwhelmed by planning a wedding. WEBSITE: https://laura-anne.ca/ FREE DOWNLOAD: SETTING EXPECTATIONS  GET THE WEDDING GUIDE: https://laura-anne.ca/the-wedding-guide INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lauraannesmid/

In this episode, Danica shares her experience of planning the wedding of her dreams... and then giving up every single expectation she had along the way. Her wedding happened in the midst of the pandemic, but the lessons she learned about surrendering her plans apply to every bride. If you're feeling frustrated that plans have had to change or you just want everything to go as perfectly as you've always envisioned for your wedding, listen in. The Surrender Novena: <a href="https://catholicexchange.com/the-surrender-novena-let-jesus-take-care-of-everything/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://catholicexchange.com/the-surrender-novena-let-jesus-take-care-of-everything/</a> <a href="https://laura-anne.ca/danica-matthew-st-marys-ottawa-wedding/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">See Danica &amp; Matthew's intimate backyard wedding here.</a> I'm Laura-Anne Smid and I simplify engagement so Catholic brides can focus on preparing for marriage instead of being overwhelmed by planning a wedding. WEBSITE: <a href="https://laura-anne.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://laura-anne.ca/</a> FREE DOWNLOAD: <a href="https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f75157d924e5be4c9cb5071" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SETTING EXPECTATIONS</a> GET THE WEDDING GUIDE: <a href="https://laura-anne.ca/the-wedding-guide" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://laura-anne.ca/the-wedding-guide</a> INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lauraannesmid/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lauraannesmid/</a>

31: Surrendering Your Wedding with Real Bride Danica McKinnon

Happy Easter!! And what a better time than this season of new life to talk about preparing for a new life together as you get ready to enter into marriage. In this episode, I share 3 ways to help you do exactly that in your final stretch of engagement. I’m Laura-Anne Smid and I help Catholic couples navigate engagement so they are present &amp; prepared for their wedding day and life as newlyweds. WEBSITE: https://laura-anne.ca/ FREE DOWNLOAD: SETTING EXPECTATIONS https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f75157d924e5be4c9cb5071 GET THE WEDDING GUIDE: https://laura-anne.ca/the-wedding-guide INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lauraannesmid/

Happy Easter!! And what a better time than this season of new life to talk about preparing for a new life together as you get ready to enter into marriage. In this episode, I share 3 ways to help you do exactly that in your final stretch of engagement. I’m Laura-Anne Smid and I help Catholic couples navigate engagement so they are present &amp; prepared for their wedding day and life as newlyweds. WEBSITE: <a href="https://laura-anne.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://laura-anne.ca/</a> FREE DOWNLOAD: SETTING EXPECTATIONS <a href="https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f75157d924e5be4c9cb5071" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f75157d924e5be4c9cb5071</a> GET THE WEDDING GUIDE: <a href="https://laura-anne.ca/the-wedding-guide" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://laura-anne.ca/the-wedding-guide</a> INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lauraannesmid/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lauraannesmid/</a>

30: Preparing for a New Life Together

It's been a hot MINUTE since I just got to chat with you so today's episode is exactly that, a life chat. I talk about something Brandon and I are doing for Lent and how it's going, the women's gathering I'm helping with in April, and how my BG community is lighting up my life right now. Register for Graves into Gardens (closes Friday March 25 2022): https://www.liferestoration.ca/womensgathering Abiding Together Podcast: https://www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com/ Email me to tell me what you want to hear about on the show: laura@laura-anne.ca

It's been a hot MINUTE since I just got to chat with you so today's episode is exactly that, a life chat. I talk about something Brandon and I are doing for Lent and how it's going, the women's gathering I'm helping with in April, and how my BG community is lighting up my life right now. Register for Graves into Gardens (closes Friday March 25 2022): <a href="https://www.liferestoration.ca/womensgathering" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.liferestoration.ca/womensgathering</a> Abiding Together Podcast: <a href="https://www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com/</a> Email me to tell me what you want to hear about on the show: <a href="mailto:laura@laura-anne.ca">laura@laura-anne.ca</a>

29: Life Chat with Laura-Anne

My friend Risa &amp; I chat about all the things you SHOULD spend money on for your wedding. Spoiler alert: your priorities are really the best way to determine what those things are ;) FREE DOWNLOAD: Setting Expectations GET THE WEDDING GUIDE: https://laura-anne.ca/the-wedding-guide Get a FREE MONTH of YNAB (You Need a Budget App) Want to see Risa's backyard wedding? Click here. CONTACT LAURA: https://laura-anne.ca/

My friend Risa &amp; I chat about all the things you SHOULD spend money on for your wedding. Spoiler alert: your priorities are really the best way to determine what those things are ;) FREE DOWNLOAD: <a href="https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f75157d924e5be4c9cb5071" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Setting Expectations</a> GET THE WEDDING GUIDE: <a href="https://laura-anne.ca/the-wedding-guide" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://laura-anne.ca/the-wedding-guide</a> Get a <a href="https://ynab.com/referral/?ref=uSJds0ludQsOGCQD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FREE MONTH of YNAB</a> (You Need a Budget App) Want to see Risa's backyard wedding? <a href="https://laura-anne.ca/sts-joachim-ann-catholic-backyard-wedding/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here.</a> CONTACT LAURA: <a href="https://laura-anne.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://laura-anne.ca/</a>

28: What You SHOULD Spend Money On for Your Wedding with Real Bride Risabella McCormack

There's more to a wedding day than showing up at your ceremony. You need to plan everything that's happening! Of course, you don't need to run the show — in fact, you should *definitely* have someone helping (like a wedding planner, co-ordinator, or a friend who's job is exactly that) — but you do need to know where you need to be and when. In this episode I walk you through a generic timeline for a wedding day that has a 1pm Catholic wedding mass. GET THREE CATHOLIC WEDDING TIMELINE TEMPLATES  GET THE SETTING EXPECTATIONS SECTION OF THE WEDDING GUIDE GET THE WEDDING GUIDE

There's more to a wedding day than showing up at your ceremony. You need to plan everything that's happening! Of course, you don't need to run the show — in fact, you should *definitely* have someone helping (like a wedding planner, co-ordinator, or a friend who's job is exactly that) — but you do need to know where you need to be and when. In this episode I walk you through a generic timeline for a wedding day that has a 1pm Catholic wedding mass. <a href="https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6228026d7e7ec064e82a15b9" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">GET THREE CATHOLIC WEDDING TIMELINE TEMPLATES</a> <a href="https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f75157d924e5be4c9cb5071" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">GET THE SETTING EXPECTATIONS SECTION OF THE WEDDING GUIDE</a> <a href="https://laura-anne.ca/the-wedding-guide" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">GET THE WEDDING GUIDE</a>

27: Wedding Timeline Walkthrough

Where do you even START when it comes to making the list of who's gonna be at your wedding?? Here, that's where ;) I share why having guests is important at your wedding and then practical tips about how to get that list to a number you're happy with. Please note, I shared this to help people who are getting married everywhere, not just where I live, which currently has restrictions on weddings because of the situation the last two years, so I feel it's important to add this: The celebration of this liturgical rite is done in a communal way — in a church with a congregation — because marriage is ordered toward an increase in holiness for the community it’s lived out in. In other words, your marriage is supposed to bring the two of you, and your community, closer to each other and closer to God; it is a visible sign of unity in the community. Since a Catholic wedding is so focused on unity, I believe every guest you invite should be welcomed graciously, so if that can't happen due to current restrictions, I urge you to take that into consideration when planning your party.   FREE DOWNLOAD: SETTING EXPECTATIONS  I’m Laura-Anne Smid and I help Catholic couples navigate engagement so they are present &amp; prepared for their wedding day and life as newlyweds. Website: https://laura-anne.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraannesmid/

Where do you even START when it comes to making the list of who's gonna be at your wedding?? Here, that's where ;) I share why having guests is important at your wedding and then practical tips about how to get that list to a number you're happy with. Please note, I shared this to help people who are getting married everywhere, not just where I live, which currently has restrictions on weddings because of the situation the last two years, so I feel it's important to add this: The celebration of this liturgical rite is done in a communal way — in a church with a congregation — because marriage is ordered toward an increase in holiness for the community it’s lived out in. In other words, your marriage is supposed to bring the two of you, and your community, closer to each other and closer to God; it is a visible sign of unity in the community. Since a Catholic wedding is so focused on unity, I believe every guest you invite should be welcomed graciously, so if that can't happen due to current restrictions, I urge you to take that into consideration when planning your party. FREE DOWNLOAD: <a href="https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f75157d924e5be4c9cb5071" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SETTING EXPECTATIONS</a> I’m Laura-Anne Smid and I help Catholic couples navigate engagement so they are present &amp; prepared for their wedding day and life as newlyweds. Website: <a href="https://laura-anne.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://laura-anne.ca/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lauraannesmid/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lauraannesmid/</a>

26: How to Make Your Guest List + WHY it's important!

Ever wanted to take a married couple out for coffee to hear their story, wisdom, and advice? You've come to the right place.Listen in as married couples retell their love story, reveal their own journey of refinement as they help each other get to heaven, and share personal relationship advice for others navigating the fire and beauty of marriage, too. This is becoming gold.

Ever wanted to take a married couple out for coffee to hear their story, wisdom, and advice? You've come to the right place. Listen in as married couples retell their love story, reveal their own journey of refinement as they help each other get to heaven, and share personal relationship advice for others navigating the fire and beauty of marriage, too. This is becoming gold.

Becoming Gold

Today I’m talking all about what I did to prepare to meet Brandon, even if I wasn’t fully aware that that was what I was doing. Before I get too much further I want to say this episode MIGHT sound like it’s just for single people, but if you’re married I think this is a great chance to reflect on what you did in life before meeting your spouse that helped you AND what you’d tell someone to do while they’re single, too. I’m sharing not just what I did, but the things I wish I’d done as well. Listen in to learn from my experience - and my mistakes - in these 7 tips to prepare to meet your spouse. RESOURCES MENTIONED  You Need A Budget  This is not sponsored, but y'all - this is what we used to crush our debt in the last year. Now we're moving on with different financial goals and it's a total game changer. Use  this link to sign up and get a month FREE (on top of the free trial!) and, total transparency, I'll get a free month, too. Win win, right? WAYS TO SUPPORT THE SHOW Check out the Becoming Gold Shop! Your purchase helps keep the podcast going. Thank you! Leave a rating and a review to help get this show into more people’s lives!  Take a screenshot of you listening to this episode and tag me @lauraannesmid so I can see you tuning in!

Today I’m talking all about what I did to prepare to meet Brandon, even if I wasn’t fully aware that that was what I was doing. Before I get too much further I want to say this episode MIGHT sound like it’s just for single people, but if you’re married I think this is a great chance to reflect on what you did in life before meeting your spouse that helped you AND what you’d tell someone to do while they’re single, too. I’m sharing not just what I did, but the things I wish I’d done as well. Listen in to learn from my experience - and my mistakes - in these 7 tips to prepare to meet your spouse. RESOURCES MENTIONED <a href="https://ynab.com/referral/?ref=uSJds0ludQsOGCQD&amp;utm_source=customer_referral" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> You Need A Budget</a>  This is not sponsored, but y'all - this is what we used to crush our debt in the last year. Now we're moving on with different financial goals and it's a total game changer. Use <a href="https://ynab.com/referral/?ref=uSJds0ludQsOGCQD&amp;utm_source=customer_referral" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> this link</a> to sign up and get a month FREE (on top of the free trial!) and, total transparency, I'll get a free month, too. Win win, right? WAYS TO SUPPORT THE SHOW Check out the <a href="http://laura-anne.ca/episode6/%E2%80%9Dhttp:/laura-anne.ca/shop%E2%80%9D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Becoming Gold Shop!</a> Your purchase helps keep the podcast going. Thank you! Leave a rating and a review to help get this show into more people’s lives!  Take a screenshot of you listening to this episode and tag me <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lauraannesmid/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@lauraannesmid</a> so I can see you tuning in!

7: How to Prepare to Meet Your Spouse

Megan Turland

Benjamin and Megan Turland have been married for almost five years and have three kids under three and a half. Their marriage began with an adventure leading a mission in the Amazon and hasn’t slowed down since - except in the last six months. We talk about how they started reigning in the pace of life, what it’s been like becoming parents and navigating a pregnancy loss in the midst of everything, and how St Joseph played a pivotal role in their relationship right from the beginning. Hearing about how they’ve been listening to God’s will throughout their whole time together was inspiring and I know there are tons of nuggets of wisdom for you in this episode, no matter if you’re married or not.  RESOURCES MENTIONED Arise Easter Devotional from Megan's blog, The Good Soil   Want to support the mission of the show? Check out the Becoming Gold Shop! Your purchase helps keep the podcast going. Thank you! Leave a rating and a review to help get this show into more people's lives!  Take a screenshot of you listening to this episode and tag me @lauraannesmid so I can see you tuning in!

Benjamin and Megan Turland have been married for almost five years and have three kids under three and a half. Their marriage began with an adventure leading a mission in the Amazon and hasn’t slowed down since - except in the last six months. We talk about how they started reigning in the pace of life, what it’s been like becoming parents and navigating a pregnancy loss in the midst of everything, and how St Joseph played a pivotal role in their relationship right from the beginning. Hearing about how they’ve been listening to God’s will throughout their whole time together was inspiring and I know there are tons of nuggets of wisdom for you in this episode, no matter if you’re married or not.  RESOURCES MENTIONED Arise Easter Devotional from Megan's blog, <a href="https://www.thegoodsoil.ca/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Good Soil</a> Want to support the mission of the show? Check out the <a href="%E2%80%9Dhttp:/laura-anne.ca/shop%E2%80%9D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Becoming Gold Shop!</a> Your purchase helps keep the podcast going. Thank you! Leave a rating and a review to help get this show into more people's lives!  Take a screenshot of you listening to this episode and tag me <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lauraannesmid/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@lauraannesmid</a> so I can see you tuning in!

6: Benjamin & Megan Turland

Amy Morin

Phil &amp; Amy Morin live in Calgary, AB with their four beautiful kids. I lived around the corner (and down a bit) from them when I was in Calgary and got to hear these stories for the first time at their dinner table! Hearing them retell how they met (and how Phil started dating someone else two weeks later), how they got to know each other in a very real friendship (including a summer-long mission!), and what being engaged was really like (as well as Phil's foiled proposal plan) was so much fun - I felt like I was being welcomed back into their home again! Phil &amp; Amy also share about how they've grown in their seven years of their marriage and I can't wait for you to hear all about it. Resources Mentioned  Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Got Married - Dr Gary Chapman Ways to Support the Show Check out the Becoming Gold Shop! Your purchase helps keep the podcast going. Thank you! Leave a rating and a review to help get this show into more people’s lives! Take a screenshot of you listening to this episode and tag me @lauraannesmid so I can see you tuning in!

Phil &amp; Amy Morin live in Calgary, AB with their four beautiful kids. I lived around the corner (and down a bit) from them when I was in Calgary and got to hear these stories for the first time at their dinner table! Hearing them retell how they met (and how Phil started dating someone else two weeks later), how they got to know each other in a very real friendship (including a summer-long mission!), and what being engaged was really like (as well as Phil's foiled proposal plan) was so much fun - I felt like I was being welcomed back into their home again! Phil &amp; Amy also share about how they've grown in their seven years of their marriage and I can't wait for you to hear all about it. Resources Mentioned <a href="https://www.5lovelanguages.com/book/things-i-wish-id-known-before-we-got-married/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Got Married</a> - Dr Gary Chapman Ways to Support the Show Check out the <a href="http://laura-anne.ca/episode6/%E2%80%9Dhttp:/laura-anne.ca/shop%E2%80%9D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Becoming Gold Shop!</a> Your purchase helps keep the podcast going. Thank you! Leave a rating and a review to help get this show into more people’s lives! Take a screenshot of you listening to this episode and tag me <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lauraannesmid/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@lauraannesmid</a> so I can see you tuning in!

11: Phil & Amy Morin

Kathleen LeBlanc

Jesse &amp; Kathleen LeBlanc helped shape my view of relationships because I had a front row seat to their whole story. I knew Jesse before either of us knew Kathleen and I lived with Kathleen for a few years, so I figured they were a great first couple to have on the show. They’re also incredible worship leaders and have a band called A Guy and A Girl - check them out on instagram here. We talked about the early days when they met just as musician friends, how they ended up together, and the way their conversation and vulnerability with each other has grown over the years. We reminisced about the joy and sadness that came from losing their first baby to miscarriage and how that pregnancy, and ultimate loss, shaped a major decision in their lives. Kathleen and Jesse are a gift to me as friends and I’m so glad I get to share them with you. Resource mentioned:  Navigator's Council Weekly Question Prompts Want to support this mission? Check out the Becoming Gold shop: http://laura-anne.ca/shop Learn more about me here: http://laura-anne.ca/

Jesse &amp; Kathleen LeBlanc helped shape my view of relationships because I had a front row seat to their whole story. I knew Jesse before either of us knew Kathleen and I lived with Kathleen for a few years, so I figured they were a great first couple to have on the show. They’re also incredible worship leaders and have a band called A Guy and A Girl - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/guyandgirlmusic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">check them out on instagram here.</a> We talked about the early days when they met just as musician friends, how they ended up together, and the way their conversation and vulnerability with each other has grown over the years. We reminisced about the joy and sadness that came from losing their first baby to miscarriage and how that pregnancy, and ultimate loss, shaped a major decision in their lives. Kathleen and Jesse are a gift to me as friends and I’m so glad I get to share them with you. Resource mentioned: <a href="https://www.aujpoj.com/our-6-questions-for-marriage-lets-beat-the-50-percent/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Navigator's Council Weekly Question Prompts</a> Want to support this mission? Check out the Becoming Gold shop: <a href="http://laura-anne.ca/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://laura-anne.ca/shop</a> Learn more about me here: <a href="http://laura-anne.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://laura-anne.ca/</a>

2: Jesse & Kathleen LeBlanc

It’s here, the very first episode of Becoming Gold! I’m Laura and in this episode I’m telling you a bit of my story; how I got started in wedding photography, why I changed how I did business, and how I knew I wanted to start this podcast. Let's go.   Want to support this mission? Check out the Becoming Gold shop, full of reminders of the beauty in refinement on the road to heaven: http://laura-anne.ca/shop   Find out more about me here: http://laura-anne.ca/ Follow along &amp; say hey on Instagram: @lauraannesmid #thisisbecominggold 

It’s here, the very first episode of Becoming Gold! I’m Laura and in this episode I’m telling you a bit of my story; how I got started in wedding photography, why I changed how I did business, and how I knew I wanted to start this podcast. Let's go. Want to support this mission? Check out the Becoming Gold shop, full of reminders of the beauty in refinement on the road to heaven: <a href="http://laura-anne.ca/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://laura-anne.ca/shop</a> Find out more about me here: <a href="http://laura-anne.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://laura-anne.ca/</a> Follow along &amp; say hey on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lauraannesmid/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@lauraannesmid</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/thisisbecominggold/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#thisisbecominggold</a>

1: This is Becoming Gold

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