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    <itunes:title>Expectations and Balancing Priorities! | Wholly Matrimony Ep. 9</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:title>Sexual Intimacy, Marriage Roles and How They Relate! | Wholly Matrimony Ep. 7</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:title>Good &amp; Bad Neighbors and Words, Tone &amp; Body Language! | Wholly Matrimony Ep. 6</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:title>Vaccine Side Effects, Premarital Happiness, and Pandemic Priorities! | Wholly Matrimony Ep. 5</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:title>Growing Kids, Blocking Interference, and Coming Together as a T.E.A.M! | Wholly Matrimony Ep. 4</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Candace and Erik discuss some recent dealings with our growing children, the importance of not allowing family and friends to interfere with your relationship, and using a simple system  to enhance your bond. Enjoy! ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>COVID Scare, WFH Together, and Support &amp; Sacrifice for SUCCESS! | Wholly Matrimony Ep. 3</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Candace and Erik talk about a COVID scare in the house, the pleasures of sharing a workspace at home, quality time as a couple and family, and supporting your spouse to achieve personal and family goals. Enjoy! ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>Getting in Trouble, #StopAsianHate and Why &quot;WHOLLY&quot; Matrimony? | Wholly Matrimony Ep. 2</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Candace and Erik look back on childhood misdeeds, and our feelings on the tragedies down in Atlanta.  We also talk about the reason behind our name. Enjoy! ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>Kirk Franklin, Coming 2 America and DEBT FREEDOM! | Wholly Matrimony Ep. 1</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In our first episode we discuss some topics of the day; Kirk Franklin, parenting, the new movie Coming 2 America, and our journey to DEBT FREEDOM! Enjoy! ]]></itunes:summary>
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