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D.E.M.O. with MO

D.E.M.O. with MO

Auteur(s): Monique Simmons
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Dating, engaged and married objectives from a young Christian perspective! I'm Monique Simmons the host of DEMO with Mo. I started this podcast to give a space for people who have a desire to do relationships well and to hear authentic conversations about the struggles we all face.© 2023 D.E.M.O. with MO Christianisme Pastorale et évangélisme Relations Sciences sociales Spiritualité
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  • Should You Say “I Do” Early?
    Oct 16 2025

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    What if the timing of your “yes” shapes not just your wedding day, but the way you grow up? We get honest about the question so many couples wrestle with: should you get married young?

    We unpack the real pros: growing together from a blank slate, sharing first jobs, graduations, and babies, and building habits early that can compound into financial stability and stronger partnership. We also name the hard parts without flinching: emotional maturity gaps, higher divorce risk, money strain from unstable careers and student loans, and what happens when one person heals or advances faster than the other. Through a faith-first lens, we talk about how prayer, community, and doing things God’s way can change outcomes—not by removing storms, but by giving you anchors when they hit.

    You’ll hear practical, hard-won tools: how to set simple money meetings, create guardrails for conflict, pursue counseling before crisis, and keep intimacy alive when stress steals your margin. We explore education tradeoffs, blended family realities, and why there’s no one-size-fits-all advice—only wiser preparation and honest self-assessment. Whether you’re dating, engaged, or already married young, you’ll find encouragement to keep going, stay humble, and build a team mindset that lasts.

    If this conversation helped you or someone you love, share it with a couple who’s weighing the leap. Subscribe for new episodes twice a month, leave a review to help others find the show, and tell us: which pro or con matters most in your season?

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    Website: https://www.demowithmo.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/demowithmopodcast/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/demowithmo/

    Facebook Relationship Community:
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    38 min
  • Why Community Beats Isolation During Hard Seasons
    Oct 2 2025

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    Starting over sounds bold until the storm hits at night and the room feels too quiet. We dig into a simple truth that keeps showing up in real life: resilience grows in community. From the physical toll of loneliness to the emotional relief of being fully seen, we map the concrete ways connection protects your health, clarifies your thinking, and keeps your heart steady when circumstances don’t. We also name the moments when solitude is not only okay but wise—time set apart to reflect, to pray, and to focus without the noise.

    Across the conversation, we trace a pattern we’ve watched in our own lives and in people we admire: strong relationships become a safety net and a launchpad. You’ll hear how empathy calms shame, how accountability gently nudges you back toward your values, and how borrowing someone else’s perspective can open a path you couldn’t see alone. We talk about rebuilding the kind of church-centered community that lingers after the benediction, that checks in midweek, and that shows up with both prayer and practical help. And yes, we get specific: how to take inventory of your needs, how to deepen bonds you already have, and what to do if the circle you need doesn’t exist yet.

    If isolation has been whispering that you’re the only one, let this be a counter-story. There’s a way to balance purposeful solitude with faithful connection so you can heal, decide wisely, and keep moving. Press play, take one step toward someone you trust, and if this helped, share it with a friend who needs a handhold today. Subscribe for new episodes every other Thursday, and leave a review to help more people find a community that holds.

    Support the show

    Connect with Mo

    Become a Subscriber for subscriber only content: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1834533/subscribe

    Merchandise: https://demo-with-mo.myspreadshop.com/

    Website: https://www.demowithmo.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/demowithmopodcast/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/demowithmo/

    Facebook Relationship Community:
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/548524369897098/?ref=share

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@demowithmo/

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    39 min
  • Tearing Everything Down and Starting From Scratch
    Sep 18 2025

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    Rebuilding your life from the ground up isn't just possible—it's sometimes necessary for genuine transformation. In this deeply personal season opener, I share the unexpected resolution to my paternity journey and how discovering my biological father led to healing generational wounds.

    When family secrets threatened to keep me trapped in uncertainty, I made the courageous choice to tear everything down and rebuild on truth. The painful distance that grew between me and the father who raised me initially felt like rejection, but through therapy, prayer, and persistence, I discovered something beautiful on the other side of loss—acceptance from my biological father, plus the opportunity to break cycles of secrecy for my children.

    Whether you're facing a major crisis, stuck in an unfulfilling situation, trying to escape something toxic, or simply ready for personal transformation, I offer seven practical steps to guide your rebuilding process. From acknowledging emotions honestly to embracing gratitude for what remains, each step creates a foundation for moving forward with purpose and clarity.

    This episode goes beyond my story to offer you tools for your own journey. You'll learn how to take inventory of your situation, establish realistic goals through small consistent steps, and shift your perspective to see opportunity where others might only see devastation. God doesn't waste our pain—sometimes what feels like destruction is actually preparation for something better.

    Ready to stop carrying the weight of the past into your future? Listen now to discover how tearing everything down might be your first step toward the life you were meant to live. Then connect with me on Facebook or email your questions to DemoWithMo@gmail.com to continue the conversation.

    Support the show

    Connect with Mo

    Become a Subscriber for subscriber only content: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1834533/subscribe

    Merchandise: https://demo-with-mo.myspreadshop.com/

    Website: https://www.demowithmo.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/demowithmopodcast/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/demowithmo/

    Facebook Relationship Community:
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/548524369897098/?ref=share

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@demowithmo/

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    41 min
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