The realities of marrying a Christian from a different culture
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What’s it like marrying someone from a different culture? For Premier’s Kelly Valencia, it meant misunderstanding “I love you”, navigating British politeness and discovering a whole new way to live out her faith.
Kelly and husband Ben joined Max & Lydia to talk about their first year of parenting, why Ben thought they were dating before Kelly had a clue, and how intentional prayer has shaped their relationship. Plus, what it takes to be a Christian journalist.
Released on 25 Aug 2026
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