Heart And Soul - Unbroken Heart   Martin Zerrudo: You are listening to Heart and Soul. A podcast from the Iglesia Ni Cristo, Church of Christ. I’m your host Martin Zerrudo, and I’ll be interviewing young adults from across the world. Who are living Christian lives, but are also dealing with real-world problems. This is Heart and Soul. [Show Open]   Martin Zerrudo: Hi, everyone. We're back with another episode of Heart and Soul. Wherever you are right now, I hope you and your family are healthy and safe. With me again is my co-host, Shannon. Hey, Shannon! Shannon Santamaria: Hi, Martin! I'm so happy to be here. Martin: Absolutely happy to have you. Have you been recently? Shannon: Good! I'm actually in California now. Martin: Awesome. I'm very jealous as here in Toronto, it snowed three days ago, but who's counting? Shannon: [Laughs] Maybe you. Martin: Maybe just me. So let's dive right into our episode for today. Today, we're talking about the unbroken heart. How to move on from heartbreak.  Now, I think, for a lot of our viewers that are watching and listening today, we're all at that age, right? We're at that time in our lives when we start to consider what we look for in someone we'd consider building a future with. Shannon: Honestly, that is so true. If you don't mind me asking, Martin, what were some of your requirements – if I could say that – when you were looking for a future wife? Martin: Yeah. You know, it's funny. In my late teens – like eighteen, nineteen – that was very different from my mid-twenties, which is very different from my late twenties to early thirties. But I think the only consistent thing that I was looking for was someone who was going to bring me closer and strengthen my relationship with God. How about you? Shannon: I think, for me, it's more about how they can help me grow in my faith as well. I know that sounds very quote, unquote, “basic,” but I think it's a fundamental value that I would need to have if I am looking for someone. That they can help me in my performance in the performance of my duties. And you'd be surprised. I'm actually really picky about that!  Martin: [Laughs] No, no. As you should be. You know, it's funny, like, aside from them being, you know, extremely faithful and active, I also wanted to find somebody who got along well with my family. You know, being able to get along in various situations, various instances – whether it's a gathering or a dinner or just hanging out – a lot of the time when you're married, it’s spent with family and friends. And so long as that dynamic is solid and is smooth and everybody gets along, it's such an important, important requirement for a healthy relationship, I think. Shannon: I think for me, as well, if I could talk about one more trait that I am looking for, it's that independence, it's that independence that, you know, the person that I'm going to have and build a future with can understand how to be independent, you know, relying and trusting in God more than they are on me. I think that’s a good foundation to have as well because, yes, you know, we'll build a future together, but at the end of the day, you need to have a solid foundation within yourself. Martin: Right. You're still, you're two people coming together as one. Shannon: Yes. Martin: Right. Two unique individuals. And, you know, these are really great requirements. Somebody who's independent,