Ohio pastor Israel Ford is speaking out about his unconventional marriage after going viral for introducing his second wife to his congregation .

Ford, who leads LifeWorks Church in Cleveland, appeared on Larry Reid Live alongside his wife Lydia and second wife Shakayla to explain their relationship, which they say has existed for nearly three years.

During a recent church service, Lydia surprised congregants by revealing that she and Ford were living in what she described as a "polygynous marriage."

"Our prophet, he has a second wife. Y'all know her, y'all love her, y'all benefit from her ministry every week," Lydia told the congregation before introducing Shakayla.

Speaking with Reid, Ford explained that his relationship with Shakayla developed after she became close to the family while helping Lydia recover from surgery.

Ford said he eventually developed romantic feelings for Shakayla but wanted Lydia's approval before pursuing another marriage.

"I would never marry her until you are okay with it…