Couples Becoming Intentional | Christian Marriage, Building Lasting Relationships, Communication, Young Marriage

Part two on this series about grief and suffering. This episode is all about how your spouse can come alongside you when the hardships come. What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Save on shopping with Rakuten - Earn an extra $30 with the promo code linked! Earn gift cards when shopping with Capital One Shopping - Earn an extra $40 with the link!Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often! - Make sure to open the application in a new browser before starting :)

In today's episode it's an inside look at our life right now. Messy, sad, and hard. It's a two part update on where we're at and how we're navigating a difficult season. We pray it gives you hope in the midst of a difficult situation. What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Save on shopping with Rakuten - Earn an extra $30 with the promo code linked! Earn gift cards when shopping with Capital One Shopping - Earn an extra $40 with the link!Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often! - Make sure to open the application in a new browser before starting :)

Our big family vacation is just around the corner so in today's episode we're breaking down all the details that you want to be mindful of when planning your next vacation. Loving the content? Find more of our travels on Instagram @travelhackfamvacay What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Save on shopping with Rakuten - Earn an extra $30 with the promo code linked! Earn gift cards when shopping with Capital One Shopping - Earn an extra $40 with the link!Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often! - Make sure to open the application in a new browser before starting :)

Spring Break season is underway and in today's episode we're diving into how you can have a memorable spring break vacation. Share with us what your family is planning on doing for Spring Break this year! What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Save on shopping with Rakuten - Earn an extra $30 with the promo code linked! Earn gift cards when shopping with Capital One Shopping - Earn an extra $40 with the link!Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often! - Make sure to open the application in a new browser before starting :)

We've got 10 questions you can ask your spouse today to spark curiosity in your marriage! What's your go-to karaoke song?If you could audition for any tv show, which one would it be? Is there a board game that you're too competitive to play? Quote a phrase that I use too much! What superpower would you think is a curse more than a blessing? What was your first ever post on social media? What's a question you were always afraid to ask me? What's one thing you view as overrated?What do you find exciting in life right now?What's something you are proud of?What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Save on shopping with Rakuten - Earn an extra $30 with the promo code linked! Earn gift cards when shopping with Capital One Shopping - Earn an extra $40 with the link!Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often! - Make sure to open the application in a new browser before starting :)

We're wrapping up our six part series on connection with HUMOR. In this episode we talk about the importance of adding laughter and fun into your relationships to develop deeper connection. These concepts are based on an article linked here. Listen to Part 1 - InitiateListen to Part 2 - Send Life Updates Listen to Part 3 - Practice GenerosityListen to Part 4 - Acceptance and LoveListen to Part 5 - Forgiveness What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Save on shopping with Rakuten - Earn an extra $30 with the promo code linked! Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often! - Make sure to open the application in a new browser before starting :)

Part 5 of our Cultivating Connection series is here. We're chatting about forgiveness today and how when we take a step to forgive someone it opens the door for better connection with one another. Who in your life do you need to forgive? These concepts are based on an article linked here. Listen to Part 1 - InitiateListen to Part 2 - Send Life Updates Listen to Part 3 - Practice GenerosityListen to Part 4 - Acceptance and LoveOther episodes: Episode 69 | Are We Called to Forgive and Forget or Is It a Myth?What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Save on shopping with Rakuten - Earn an extra $30 with the promo code linked! Earn gift cards when shopping with Capital One Shopping - Earn an extra $40 with the link!Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often! - Make sure to open the application in a new browser before starting :)

Happy Belated Valentine's Day! Christians are called to LOVE, but what does that really mean? In today's episode we're diving into part 4 of our Cultivating Connection series where we talk about the importance of loving people where they are AND calling them higher. These concepts are based on an article linked here. Listen to Part 1 - InitiateListen to Part 2 - Send Life Updates Listen to Part 3 - Practice GenerosityOther episodes: Episode 36 | The Four Levels of Relating in Relationships - Cultivating Open and Loving RelationshipsWhat did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Save on shopping with Rakuten - Earn an extra $30 with the promo code linked! Earn gift cards when shopping with Capital One Shopping - Earn an extra $40 with the link!Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often! - Make sure to open the application in a new browser before starting :)

We're continuing in our 6 part series with number #3 - Practice Generosity. Being generous with all areas of your life and being open handed with the things God have given you is key in your relationships. These concepts are based on an article linked here. Listen to Part 1 - InitiateListen to Part 2 - Send Life Updates Other episodes: Episode 19 | How to Cultivate a Generosity MindsetWhat did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Save on shopping with Rakuten - Earn an extra $30 with the promo code linked! Earn gift cards when shopping with Capital One Shopping - Earn an extra $40 with the link!Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often! - Make sure to open the application in a new browser before starting :)

Continuing in our Cultivating Connection series, we're onto #2 - Send Life Updates. Keeping people updated in your life (even when they're far away) is a great way to stay connected. We also dive into practical ways we do this with family far away, being okay with organic hang outs rather than the perfectly planned date, and initiating conversations with those you haven't heard from. These concepts are based on an article linked here. Listen to Part 1 - InitiateWhat did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Save on shopping with Rakuten - Earn an extra $30 with the promo code linked! Earn gift cards when shopping with Capital One Shopping - Earn an extra $40 with the link!Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often! - Make sure to open the application in a new browser before starting :)

We're starting a new series today where we're discussing the 6 practices that you can do to cultivate connection within your relationships. In today's episode we're chatting through #1 Initiate. Be the one who makes plans rather than waiting around for someone else to make the next move. These are based on an article linked here. What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Save on shopping with Rakuten - Earn an extra $30 with the promo code linked! Earn gift cards when shopping with Capital One Shopping - Earn an extra $40 with the link!Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often! - Make sure to open the application in a new browser before starting :)

A few episodes ago we explained how we were adding peace back into our abundant holiday season…Well now a month later we're recapping how that went and how we realized it wasn't actually the best thing we could have done. WHOOPS. Listen to how we are moving forward with clearer communication. Episode Referenced: 74 | The One Thing We're Doing to Decrease Stress and Bring Peace to Our Holiday SeasonWhat did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Save on shopping with Rakuten - Earn an extra $30 with the promo code linked! Earn gift cards when shopping with Capital One Shopping - Earn an extra $40 with the link!Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often! - Make sure to open the application in a new browser before starting :)

Today we're answering a listener's submitted question! Our listener is navigating how to communicate with their new spouse and feeling like their relationship is more of a checklist than intentional. Listen in for how we would navigate this situation. Have a question you'd like answered on the podcast? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com and we're happy to answer it. Hear something you like? Send us a DM over on Instagram @carrievajko @jonathanvako and we'd be happy to send you the link! What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Save on shopping with Rakuten - Earn an extra $30 with the promo code linked! Earn gift cards when shopping with Capital One Shopping - Earn an extra $40 with the link!Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often! - Make sure to open the application in a new browser before starting :)

Happy 2024! We're back for a new year and sharing allllllllll the things we're looking forward to with the new year. In this episode we share our upcoming travel, setting intentions for the year and what goals we have. Follow Carrie's NEW Instagram account all about traveling using points and miles @travelhackfamvacay Hear something you like? Send us a DM over on Instagram @carrievajko @jonathanvako and we'd be happy to send you the link! What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Save on shopping with Rakuten - Earn an extra $30 with the promo code linked! Earn gift cards when shopping with Capital One Shopping - Earn an extra $40 with the link!Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often! - Make sure to open the application in a new browser before starting :)

It's the last episode of 2023! As we wrap up this year we cover four questions to ask your spouse as we review this past year. Recap Questions:What went well?What was something that was hard?Where did you grow?What can be improved?Hear something you like? Send us a DM over on Instagram @carrievajko @jonathanvako and we'd be happy to send you the link! What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Save on shopping with Rakuten - Earn an extra $30 with the promo code linked! Earn gift cards when shopping with Capital One Shopping - Earn an extra $40 with the link!Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often! - Make sure to open the application in a new browser before starting :)

IT'S OUR FAVORITE THINGS EPISODE!!! Yay! We're recapping our favorite purchases (big and small) for this past year. Hear something you like? Send us a DM over on Instagram @carrievajko @jonathanvako and we'd be happy to send you the link! What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Save on shopping with Rakuten - Earn an extra $30 with the promo code linked! Earn gift cards when shopping with Capital One Shopping - Earn an extra $40 with the link!Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often! - Make sure to open the application in a new browser before starting :)

Vulnerable episode! Our family has a VERY abundant December and this year we're doing something different to make things less stressful and bring peace into our home. Listen along to the episode to find out! What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Save on shopping with Rakuten - Earn an extra $30 with the promo code linked! Earn gift cards when shopping with Capital One Shopping - Earn an extra $40 with the link!Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often! - Make sure to open the application in a new browser before starting :)

Finding the best gift for Christmas for your spouse doesn't need to be challenging! Listen to this episode to learn how to get the best gift to your spouse. What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Save on shopping with Rakuten - Earn an extra $30 with the promo code linked! Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often! - Make sure to open the application in a new browser before starting :)

Once a year, we take a week out of the calendar and make it the BEST staycation for our kids and family. We plan for it all year and our kids look forward to it every year. Listen in for how we do it and the steps you can take to create your own one too. What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often! - Make sure to open the application in a new browser before starting :)

Be intentional in your relationships! Use the 10 questions in this episode to springboard the conversations that you have with your loved ones.What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often! - Make sure to open the application in a new browser before starting :)

With the cost of goods on the rise and everyone feeling the impacts on inflation, we chat throughout TOP money saving things we do! Big or small, each of these things we do to bring more money back into our budget. Living on a budget and spending less than you make is crucial for saving money.Utilize cash back platforms like Rakuten and Honey to earn money back on purchases.Use apps like Fetch to scan receipts and earn points for gift cards.Meal planning, buying in bulk, and freezing food can help save money on groceries.Take advantage of loyalty programs and coupons when eating out.Links! - Thanks for supporting our channel through using these links Rakuten - Through 11/16 earn $40, $30 starting 11/17 Honey - Earn cash back at your favorite storesFetch - Come save money on Fetch with me! Sign up w/ code 27ER14 & get 100 pts: https://referral.fetch.com/vvv3/referralsocial?code=27ER14. See you there! Instacart - Save $10 off your first Instacart order through the link below! Ibotta - Submit receipts to earn cash back What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often! - Make sure to open the application in a new browser before starting :)

We've often heard the term, forgiving and forgetting. Is this what we're called to as Christians? Is this the way of Jesus or is it a myth? We're uncovering today if we as followers of Jesus truly forget what has been forgiven in our life. Episodes referenced: Episode 36 | The Four Levels of Relating in Relationships - Cultivating Open and Loving RelationshipsEpisode 41 | Understanding & Developing Trust in Relationships - PART ONEEpisode 42 | Understanding & Developing Trust in Relationships - PART TWOWhat did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often!

During your next date night or late night conversation once the kids go to bed, ask your spouse what your life looked like 10 years ago. How old were you? What was your style? What were you doing? What did you like to do? We hope this topic sparks great conversations in your marriage!!What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often!

This was an episode that was unintentionally recorded during a mic check and became an enlightening conversation for each of us. We hope that through our honest and real conversation navigating a home life situation, you're able to gain wisdom and insight into how to walk through these conversations with your spouse. What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often!

We're shaking things up today with a new episode doing segments and sharing specific things that are happening in our life now. Segments: Last three transactionsWhat have you been learning lately? Explaining girl math Latest thing you tried that you loveWhat did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often!

We're back from our 2023 couples only trip! We chat through how we picked this destination, the hoops we jumped through to get there, and how picking a place that sparks FUN and adventure helps recharge you! Email your suggestions for our 2024 couples trip to jcvhouse@gmail.com or send Carrie a DM on Instagram @carrievajko Got the travel bug? Listen to our other travel related episodes. Episode 53 | Planning, Budgeting, Preparing to take a Couples Trip Episode 29 | 7 Reflection Questions After a Vacation - Disneyland RecapEpisode 8 | Taking an Adults Only Disney Trip, Anniversary Trip Recap, and Making the Most of Unexpected EventsThe Credit Card that allows us to travel on points!**Only use it if you can pay it off each month! What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often!

Our take on the newlywed game! Ask these questions to your spouse to see who knows each other better - in a fun way! What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often!

This one tip will help you strengthen your relationships in your life. It's fast, easy, and will get you in the habit of actively listening to those in your life. What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often!

Talking about conflict can be very uncomfortable to bring up. As believers, how can we engage in conflict (in a healthy way) to restore relationships. We hope this episode equips you with more tools in your tool belt. Book: Overcoming Conflict - How to Deal With Difficult PeopleWhat did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often!

Being able to travel with your spouse and family is very important for cultivating relationships. AND being able to travel without them is how we found to build a strong marriage. Jon and Carrie share what they have learned by traveling apart and how it's given them a fresh perspective and appreciation for what the other does in the marriage. What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often!

Back to school season is here! Navigating new rhythms can be challenging in a new season so in this shorty episode, here are questions to ask yourself to you can be intentional in this new season. What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often!

Everyone wants to feel loved and celebrated on their birthday, but how do you do it when everyone has different ways of celebrating? In today's episode, we're diving into how we celebrate birthdays, small traditions we are doing to make it special, and how to reframe your mind when your spouse loves you in different ways. Episodes Referenced: Episode 21 | How the 5 Love Languages Can Help You Love Your Spouse DeeperEpisode 57 | 3 Steps to Having Intentional Date Nights With Tracy JohnsonWhat did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often!

Stuck on the direction of your parenting? You know it's important to have a mission and vision for your family just not sure how to live it out? Tune into this week's episode as Jon and Carrie dive into how they parent their children through this family vision. This is a follow up episode from: 54 | Creating a Family Where Kids Love Jesus, Love You, Love Each Other and Have a God-Inspired Purpose in Life With Don and Suzanne Manning of Crazy Cool FamilyWhat did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often!

We understand that not only is carving our time for a date night challenging, but connecting deeply with one another can be difficult if you don't have the right framework! In today's episode, we bring Tracy Johnson to share about their new FREE resource, A Year of Good Dates, and share the THREE components to cultivating a great date. This episode brought a new thought to Jon and Carrie and we know this will be important for marriages. Meet Tracy: Tracy Johnson is the Supervisor for Storywork Coaches at ReStory Counseling and co-facilitator and co-creator of the ReStory® trauma, abuse recovery, and marriage intensives. She is also the founder of Red Tent Living, a community of women reframing femininity through intentionally curated spaces. She and her husband have been married for 35 years and live in Texas with the youngest of their 5 children.Download the FREE guide: A Year of Good DatesWork with Tracy!Thrive Marriage Labhttps://www.restory.life  – this is where Tracy is offering care from her unique “ReStory” approach. At ReStory, we're interested in restoring the heart on all levels.https://www.restory.life/thrive -  is where listeners can learn about Thrive Marriage Lab and join our Thrive community.Follow Tracy on social media:Facebook: facebook.com/ReStory.LifeInstagram: @storyrestoredWhat did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often!

In honor of our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY of podcasting, we're sharing our story! How we met, our timeline of dating, engagement and marriage, and what we wish we had done differently. Our beginnings were not easy, and there were things we have learned from. God redeems! We pray our story is a testament of that! What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often!

For their wedding, Jon and Carrie, asked people to write down a variety of date ideas on a popsicle stick and place them into a jar. SEVEN years later, we're reading them and choosing the best ones. This episode is filled with free or nearly free unique ideas to be more intentional with your spouse! Share with us over on Instagram @carrievajko to share what you're doing! What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often!

As Christian parents, we desire for our kids to love Jesus, but how do we do it? In today's episode Jon and Carrie sit down with Don and Suzanne Manning of Crazy Cool Family to discuss what it looks like to have a family who loves Jesus and each other! You'll also learn about the importance of creating a mission and vision statement for your family. Ways to Connect with Don and Suzanne: - Join Basecamp for FREE! This is a family-focused membership platform designed with all families in mind! It takes less then 3 minutes to join.  - Follow on social media! Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and more! Follow us and add encouraging content to your feed.   - Read our book! Crazy Cool Family was written to inspire and equip your family. Grab your copy today off Amazon.  - Subscribe to the CCF Podcast! 5 seasons of life-giving practical tools to help you build your best family! Go and listen today!  - Basecamp: https://basecamp.crazycoolfamily.com/   - Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/crazycoolfamily/   - CCF Book: https://www.amazon.com/Crazy-Cool-Family-Rethink-Way/dp/171703554X   - Podcast: https://www.crazycoolfamily.com/podcasts/crazy-cool-family  - Finally, we have a Crazy Cool Family Website- https://www.crazycoolfamily.com/  What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often!

We know it's important to spend quality time with your spouse, but starting the process of taking a couples trip can be overwhelming to say the least. In this episode, we're divining into all the details that we do to prep, plan, and budget for taking vacations with your spouse. We hope you enjoy! The Credit Card that allows us to travel on points!**Only use it if you can pay it off each month! What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often!

Ladies, this one's for you! Carrie sits down with Megan Becker of Grace Rooted Nutrition to talk about how we can find freedom from what the worlds standards are for beauty and health and embrace our God given bodies and steward them for His Glory. Learn more about Megan: WebsiteInstagramSign up for monthly newsletters delivered right to your inboxDownload her Grace Rooted Guide to Health and save $5 with code PODCAST What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Spirit-Led HopeSpirit-Led Hope is a teaching series to help you go deeper in your Christian walk.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often!

Spark great conversations on your next date night with these 15 questions. Carrie turns the tables and asks Jon 15 questions to engage in meaningful conversations. You can listen to the WIFE version of this episode in Episode 43. Questions: What is one quality you love about yourself? What is the one song you're requesting to be played at a wedding?What makes you the happiest or fulfilled right now? How much sleep do you need?How do you take your coffee?Rapid Fire: Top 3 favorite fast food restaurants Favorite song Favorite color to wearThe TV show you could watch over and over againBest movie franchiseQuestions Continued: What are you looking forward to right now?What is your favorite gift to receive? What is a childhood memory that you want to recreate with our kids? What's something you want to be international about learning before the end of the year? What is the best meal you have ever had? What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often!

We've got special guests on the podcast today! Libby and Luke Vandergriff (also known as The Wedding Pirates) join us to share all about how they lived 5 years on the road and in a bus to now setting down roots. They share thow they had to be MORE intentional with each other since living in a converted tiny bus together, how they handled fights, and how it's definitely not all glamorous. We hope you enjoy this conversation! Follow Lib and Luke on InstagramListen to their podcastIf you have a question you'd like answered on this podcast, send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often!

With our kids ending school and losing a little bit of normality and routine, we have been finding ourselves “just getting through.” In this episode, we're talking through how we have had to be intentional about our connection as partners. Including taking time just the two of us, creating a new routine, and making plans with people we love. We hope this episode gives you hope and grace for the summer season. If you have a question you'd like answered on this podcast, send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often!

Running a business with your spouse is not an easy feat. There's lots of conversations about how to communicate, meet deadlines, and who is doing what aspect of the business. In today's episode, Jon and Carrie are discussing the different ways they make it work for their family. Episodes Referenced: Episode 26 | Making the Decision to Have a Full Time Stay at Home ParentEpisode 37 | Gender Roles & Finding Harmony Within a Marriage by Using Our Gifts and TalentsIf you have a question you'd like answered on this podcast, send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often!

It's Ask Us Anything time! We turned to Instagram (@carrievajko) to ask us any questions they wanted and now we're answering them for you on the show! Questions like, what is something we're passionate about learning, the pettiest fight we have, and if we regret having kids so young. If you have a question you'd like answered on this podcast, send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often!

In today's episode Jon and Carrie share the 2 things they wish they would've known before they got married. If you're recently married, or thinking about getting married, we pray this conversation blesses you! References: Maycember video: Welcome to Maycember - "September" Parody If you have a question you'd like answered on this podcast, send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often!

Diving into the concept, what if marriage was meant to make us holy rather than happy. Jon and Carrie share insights from their personal conversations with friends and family, highlighting the need to move beyond self-gratification and towards the edification of others. We refer to the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas and share questions to ask your partner if you're in a tough season. Questions for reflection: Why did you choose to get married or why do you want to get married?How do you think most Christians would describe the purpose of marriage?What has your marriage revealed to you about your sinful attitudes, selfish behaviors, and other character flaws?What do you think the reason is that marriage brings out so many character issues or character opportunities to the surface?How do you react to the idea that God may have designed marriage to make us holy even more than, even more than to make us happy.Resources: Sacred Marriage by Gary ThomasIf you have a question you'd like answered on this podcast, send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often!

Stemming from a recent experience, Jon and Carrie share their recent situation about handling conflict and how it can easily become gossip or even seek advice. We talk through Matthew 18 and how to biblically handle conflict when they arise in your relationships. If you have a question you'd like answered on this podcast, send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Support the showSupport Couples Becoming Intentional! Buy us a coffee! Sign up for the credit card that has allowed us to travel so often!

Jon turns the tables on Carrie and asks 15 questions to connect. These are great questions to ask your significant other to spark great conversations. Let us know what questions you want to hear next and if you'd join Carrie on her epic dream vacation. Questions asked: 1. What's got you excited right now?2. Who has been pivotal in your life for growth? 3. If I asked you at age 5 what you wanted to be when you grew up, what would you say?4. What do you want to be when you grow up? 5. Would you rather people perceive you as being kind, smart or attractive? Rapid fire: • Name one thing on your bucket list• Name two places you'd like to travel to• What was your favorite childhood game? • What show have you rewatched the most?• Should toilet paper hang over or under?1. What do you love about our marriage? 2. What does your ideal friend weekend look like? 3. What would you do if you won the lottery? 4. What was your best birthday? 5. What's the best thing about being a mom? If you have a question you'd like answered on this podcast, send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Support the showBuy us a coffee to support the show!

We follow up discussing more from Dr. Nicolas Ellen and his extensive work with relationships. Trust is something that is meant to be a gift in our relationships but often becomes a curse when it is broken. We're wrapping up this conversation about what it means to trust others in regards to their relationship with you and how it's ultimately a reflection of your relationship with Jesus. Connect with Dr. Nicolas EllenEpisodes mentioned: Episode 36 | The Four Levels of Relating in Relationships - Cultivating Open and Loving RelationshipsEpisode 41 | Understanding & Developing Trust in Relationships - PART ONEIf you have a question you'd like answered on this podcast, send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Support the showBuy us a coffee to support the show!

We continue discussing more from Dr. Nicolas Ellen and his extensive work with relationships. Trust is something that is meant to be a gift in our relationships but often becomes a curse when it is broken. We're diving deeper into what it means to trust others in regards to their relationship with you and how it's ultimately a reflection of your relationship with Jesus. This is just part one, so join us next week for part two! Episodes mentioned: Episode 36 | The Four Levels of Relating in Relationships - Cultivating Open and Loving RelationshipsEpisode 39 | Starting Over, Moving, Disappointment & Navigating God's Will For Your Life Questions to Ponder: Are you looking to people for security? Are you relying on someone to provide for you what only God can?Are you expecting too much from someone? Connect with Dr. Nicolas EllenIf you have a question you'd like answered on this podcast, send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Support the showBuy us a coffee to support the show!

Recently, we've walked through what it's like to have friends move away from us in proximity, and the impact it has had on us. It's holding grief and joy in the same hands. On one hand we're excited for our friends who are being obedient to Christ, and on the other, we're sad for what friendship looks like with distance and in a new season.  Episodes mentioned: Episode 39 | Starting Over, Moving, Disappointment & Navigating God's Will For Your Life Episode 31 | How Do I Find Community? Our Journey in Finding Our PeopleIf you have a question you'd like answered on this podcast, send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.We'd also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show!Support the showBuy us a coffee to support the show!