Our House

We are back! After taking last week off, it feels good to be back with a new episode this week! During Jam's Juice, the Johnson's talk about Will Smith and his bungee jump for his 50th birthday. Why do milestones give us the courage to face our fears? Marcus wraps up 'Life Insurance Awareness Month' by recapping the last episodes and answering a few questions from you guys. The Johnson's wrap up this week's episode with a huge debate about having attractive friends of the opposite sex! Is it okay for you to have a NEW friend of the opposite sex that your significant other doesn't know about?! We have our thoughts on the matter! Email: ourhousethepodcast@gmail.com http://instagram.com/jamariaoliviaj http://instagram.com/marcusdiontej http://throughjamseyes.com

Do you think that relationship drama is contagious? Some people would say yes, but we say it depends on the situation! During Jam's Juice, Marcus and Jamaria discuss their opinions on if couples dealing with issues affect their outlook on their own personal relationship. Marcus asks Jamaria a question that has her stumped for once! Can you believe he caught her off guard? Part Two of the Life Insurance series kicks off during Marcus Money Moments and he talks about the different types of life insurance available. Don't forget to send in your life insurance questions! The Johnson's wrap up this episode talking about who should and shouldn't sit in the passenger seat of the car when a Mom is riding. Is it disrespectful for the Mom to hit the back seat? Is this even worth discussing? Many people feel differently! Email us at ourhousethepodcast@gmail.com. http://instagram.com/marcusdiontej http://instagram.com/jamariaoliviaj

The Johnson’s are talking about babies this week because Jamaria has serious baby fever! Marcus is not quite ready to get on board and he explains why. He also shares a funny story about his childhood when he got in trouble for something he didn’t do. We can all relate to that, right? Things get DEEP on Jam’s Juice this week as a listener wants to know if we think it’s okay that she is still friends with an ex while in a serious relationship. Here’s the kicker.. her new boo doesn’t know! Do we think she’s wrong or do we think it’s okay? September is Life Insurance Awareness Month so Marcus talks about the importance of having life insurance this week during Marcus Money Moments as he begins a four week series on this topic. Tune in each week this month for more information!

Have you guys heard of the 80/20 rule? If so, have you ever tried applying it to other parts of you life? Jamaria flips it around during Jam's Juice to make you think about the ways you approach many different relationships. This week's Marcus Money Moment is about tips to paying off debt. Where exactly should you start? Lastly, how long is too long to date before marriage? Is there a time limit on it? Marcus and Jamaria have different opinions about that. Also, Marcus shares when he knew it was the right time to propose.

On this episode of Our House, the Johnson's share details of a deep conversation they had the other night that actually brought Jamaria to tears! Sometimes you have to ask questions that may make you uncomfortable, but they are necessary. For Jam's Juice this week, Jamaria talks about some key things she learned this past weekend and how it has affected her life. Marcus talks about what to do with, and if you should even have a 401k during Marcus Money Moments. Do you think getting married means giving up your freedom? For the main topic of this episode, the Johnson's give their opinion and give some examples of how they interact in their marriage.

The Johnson’s start this episode with a huge debate about men and women. Why are women held to such a different and higher standard than men? Jamaria did not like Marcus’ answer! During Marcus Money Moments, things get very serious as Marcus talks very passionately about creating generational wealth. Jamaria talks about the importance of alone time with your significant other and how little time on average couples spend alone during Jam’s Juice. They wrap up by answering a listeners question about keeping the spark in your marriage/relationship.

What is my worst habit? When did you know I was the one? On this episode, Marcus and Jamaria do a really funny and entertaining “Marriage Tag” so you can get to know them a little better! Some of the questions/answers are so hilarious! During Jam’s Juice, Jamaria talks about ensuring you have happiness within yourself before pursuing marriage. Marcus explains what a financial plan consists of during Marcus Money Moments and he found the perfect opportunity to put Jamaria on blast.. multiple times!

Episode 10! It’s another milestone for the Johnson’s! Jamaria begins this episode by talking about her struggles of being an introverted extrovert. Marcus says she’s socially awkward, but he offers some advice on how she can overcome this hurdle. Why has marriage statistics dropped so much over the past 50+ years? During Jam’s Juice, Marcus and Jamaria give their opinions on that statistic. Are you financially fit? Marcus will give you seven ways to check on your financial fitness. The Johnson’s wrap up this episode with the question of the week coming from a faithful listener about man code. Under what circumstances is a man/woman off limits to a "friend"?

The Johnson’s talk about the importance of self care and Marcus admits to not dedicating enough time to his own self care. During ‘Jam’s Juice’, Jamaria shares some interesting information from an article she read about absorbing other people’s energy. Have you ever felt weird vibes after being in a group setting, but didn’t understand why? This could explain it! During ‘Marcus Money Moments’, Marcus and Jamaria discuss your responses from from last week’s question, “What is the single most significant piece of financial advice you’ve received?”, and Marcus reveals why he asked. Do you take financial advice from everyone? Find out why you shouldn’t! Email: ourhousethepodcast@gmail.com http://instagram.com/jamariaoliviaj http://throughjamseyes.com http://instagram.com/marcusdiontej

Over at "Our House" in this episode, Marcus shares seven facts that can change your life. Jamaria shares two tidbits that are... interesting! She shows how random she always is. Also, the Johnson’s discuss their thoughts on sharing your passwords with your significant other. If I have to give you my passwords, does that mean you don’t trust me?! Email: ourhousethepodcast@gmail.com http://instagram.com/jamariaoliviaj http://throughjamseyes.com http://instagram.com/marcusdiontej http://marcusj.net

On this episode, Jamaria introduces a new segment, “Jam’s Juice”, and she shares a really weird tidbit with you all. During the “Marcus Money Moment”, Marcus shares tips on budgeting and how to do it effectively. The Johnson’s wrap up by sharing their thoughts on fighting fair. How can you fight fair and why is it important? Will Marcus listen or be completely distracted?!

“This is a story all about how lightning struck our house and we felt real down!” What happens when your house is struck by lightening? Marcus and Jamaria have the answers for you! For this week’s “MMM”, a listener wants to know about saving for her son. How much money do you need to start? Also, Marcus doesn’t know how to order pizza and Jamaria needs to work on being more of a realist. Email: ourhousethepodcast@gmail.com instagram.com/marcusdiontej www.marcusj.net instagram.com/jamariaoliviaj www.throughjamseyes.com

This Is Episode Five! Marcus slid into Jamaria’s DMs this week and she was loving it! Is it important to go out of your way to flirt with your significant other every now and then? Marcus and Jamaria discuss whether or not there is a certain age when you need to stop partying a lot during the week. When exactly is it too much? For the “MMM” for this week, Marcus gives five tips on what to do when you come up on an excess amount of money. Then, the Johnson’s wrap up this episode discussing 'The Five Love Languages', and the importance of learning how to speak the love language of your significant other. Email: ourhousethepodcast@gmail.com http://instagram.com/marcusdiontej http://instagram.com/jamariaoliviaj

On this episode, Jamaria doesn’t think Marcus can stick to a meal plan and Marcus doesn’t think Jamaria will stick to attending Barre classes. Will either of them be proved wrong? Marcus has some thoughts about Jamaria’s natural hair journey. He has a lot of jokes today! This week’s “Marcus Money Moment” talks about investing. Should you pay off debt first or invest first? Also, the Johnson’s talk long distance relationships and then jump into the question of the week, how many times can a couple break up before the relationship just needs to be over? Email: ourhousethepodcast@gmail.com instagram.com/jamariaoliviaj instagram.com/marcusdiontej www.throughjamseyes.com

Jamaria just celebrated a birthday and on this episode, the Johnson's recap how Marcus pulled off the ultimate birthday surprise for her. It wasn't easy, but he was successful! This week's 'Marcus Money Moment' talks about the importance of co-mingling your finances in a marriage, and then Jamaria wanted to revisit fidelity vs. trust in a relationship from last week's discussion. Are they the same thing or not?! Email: ourhousethepodcast@gmail.com http://instagram.com/jamariaoliviaj http://instagram.com/marcusdiontej http://throughjamseyes.com