A podcast about dating, marriage + sex. Where we break it down, keep it real + unashamedly go there! Our goal is to foster a space that welcomes you to have conversations with us regarding these topics; and since we believe in seeking the truth about thes
In this episode, we're diving into practical tools to cultivate deeper connection and lasting love in your relationship. Whether you are dating, engaged, or married these insights will help you communicate better, strengthen intimacy, and build a relationship that thrives. Tune in as we share actionable strategies to create a love that grows with intention and care.
What is the most unexpected thing we have learned about love? This is the question we answer. Listen now to see how both of us have different answers to this question, but ultimately believe that love is not meant to be complicated!
In this episode we share with you how porn has impacted our marriage. We talk about our pain, the impact it has done to our marriage and encourage both the individuals who are going through the same situation. Should you want to talk to us, connect with us or learn more about our own story, feel free to email us at contact@dannyandjennie.com You are not alone and we are here for you. Warning: Though there is no explicit language in our episodes, we do encourage our listeners to not listen this episode around children as the content can be heavy.
In this episode we are sharing a glimpse of our infertility story. Though the journey hasn't been an easy one, we have learned so much and are thankful for the season we find ourselves in. We want to begin by saying that if you currently find yourself in this position, we see you, we hear you and we are standing with you.
Going through a breakup? Recently ended an engagement? Or currently navigating a season of divorce? Then this episode is for you. We give you some practical steps to take in this hard season and encourage you to seek community, help and support.
In this episode we break down the five love languages, how to implement them in your relationship and three reasons as to how they help strengthen your relationship.
What does it mean when the bible says "and they became one"? In this episode we unpack what ONE means and why it is important to understand it profoundly as couples decide to take the next step.
Your promise in the altar on your wedding day is not proved then, but is proven in your darkest moments of marriage. How do you say, "I Do" after screw ups and dark moments?
In this exclusive episode we get to hear from life coach Jessica Skupian. She helps us understand how our egos, and personalities tend to play a role in our relationships and can either support or negatively impact our marriages in various ways.
Ever wished you could have known something as a young man that could have potentially altered your life decisions? Danny goes on a solo episode as he discusses three life advices he would have wished to have received as a young man. He talks about porn, dating and sex.
Recently married and recent parent? You do not want to miss this genuine, freeing conversation with Brandon Wong. From a perspective of a male, father and recently married husband, Brandon touches on both the hardships and beauty of starting a family young, meanwhile balancing the various roles of marriage, fatherhood and work.
Ever wonder if cohabitation is better and beneficial for you? In this episode we look closely to the benefits marriage has vs. cohabitation and why cohabitation can actually end up being detrimental to your relationship in the long-run.
In this episode we invite worship singer, songwriter and artist Jena Brancart to speak into the area of singleness. Jena being a Christian artist in her 30's speaks about both the good and hardships in singleness, meanwhile celebrating the beauty of what it is to be single in a world (and church culture) where relationships and marriage are constantly praised and placed as a pedestal. Join us in this conversation as we laugh, ponder and go there!
Today we have the privilege of hearing directly from Alice Ovando-Lopez, a licensed clinical social worker speak directly to sexual abuse and the impact it has in relationships. As a trauma counselor and specialist, Alice brings warmth, wisdom and knowledge that is crucial for us to not just hear but also learn. Alice speaks directly to survivor of sexual abuse and steps they can take to begin their healing journey, but also lovingly exhorts both the church and partners of survivors on how to best support them. Everything Alice says is gold and we are so excited to have host her today. We hope you are blessed as much as we were to have her. About Alice: Alice Ovando-Lopez is a wife, mother, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, small business owner, and a creative. She has her own private practice where she provides trauma-informed therapy from a Christ-centered perspective. You can find her on instagram @restingplace.counseling to learn more about her services. She has been married for seven years and enjoys being at home with some warm tea and crafts as a creative outlet. If you have any further questions please feel free to email us at contact@dannyandjennie.com
In this episode we explain the difference between lust and love from both a worldview and biblical view. We unpack this term and try our best to give you examples to help you gauge when you are experiencing lust vs. love.
In this episode we address why love is not enough in a relationship.
In this episode we uncover what society defines as manliness vs biblical manhood. Let's dive deep and start talking about it!
We look into the facts about how marriage works and whether or not the spark you first felt when you first began dating and got married dies as the years go by. Tune in for more details.
In this episode we go over both the pros and cons of just listening and/or just giving advice. It is very interesting take on Dear Husband, Dear Wife
Trust is something so precious, but can easily be broken. In this episode we give you two steps you can begin to take in order to rebuild trust when trust has been broken. It takes a lot of work, but it is doable and we are here to be a testimony about it!
We are back and we are jumping right in to talk about forgiveness and reconciliation. It is bound to happen, someone you love will hurt you or you will be the one to hurt someone. In this episode we speak about three important keys regarding forgiveness that help us to take the necessary steps that lead to both repentance and forgiveness. Tune in now!
In this episode we go there, and talk about porn and the affects behind porn. In part one of "Lets talk Porn," we share some statistics with you in hopes that to make you think twice about porn and its affects. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dearhusbanddearwife/support
In this episode, we get really vulnerable and share how the words we choose to speak during an argument or disagreement can hurt our spouses. Danny and I share about a most recent argument we had where some harsh words were exchanged for the FIRST TIME EVER in 10 years and what steps we took to forgive each other, and steps we continue to take in order to move forward and heal. Have you been hurt by the words your spouse or bf/gf have previously or recently expressed to you during a disagreement or argument? Then this episode is for you! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dearhusbanddearwife/support
From doing ministry together and working in the same spaces, this episode we talk about what that looks like and how we have made it work without loosing each other, balancing the romance and/or getting fed up with one another. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dearhusbanddearwife/support
We are back and we are excited to be back from our Summer Break. We are coming in HOT with new life updates you will not want to miss. Excited to start the fall season after taking the summer off. To hear more about our life update and what is next with Dear Husband, Dear Wife, then tune in! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dearhusbanddearwife/support
Money, Money, Money! In this episode we talk about the complexities money can have in our marriages. Did you know that one of the reasons couples get divorce is because of money? Tune in to learn more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dearhusbanddearwife/support
Sometimes not only do we loose ourselves in marriage, but we also become busy that marriage can become hard! In this episode we discuss the importance of keeping and finding balance in our marriages/dating in order to thrive in our relationships. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dearhusbanddearwife/support
Although marriage is beautiful, in this episode we talk about the importance of embracing who you were created to be and how to love and continue to grow in your unique attributes when married, cause as you may or may not know, marriage can be a tricky place to navigate the person of who you were before dating! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dearhusbanddearwife/support
In this episode we dive deep on what we have learned in our ten years of marriage! This episodes recounts what we have learned and what we have embraced after a decade of being husband and wife. Listen up and we hope you take some takeaways! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dearhusbanddearwife/support
In this episode we talk about the honeymoon phase in relationships and look into what happens after years of dating/married and if that dopamine hormone you once had at the beginning of your love story can be reawaken! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dearhusbanddearwife/support
If love is measured by the display and expression of selfless acts, then we conclude that love is expressed by showing a strong commitment to one another. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dearhusbanddearwife/support
In this episode we look into what a healthy and emotionally safe relationship looks like and why that is important. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dearhusbanddearwife/support
In this episode we challenge those who are single and/or dating to think about whether or not they and those they love are helping them carry out God's plan for their life and vice-versa. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dearhusbanddearwife/support
We share our thoughts regarding what good healthy dating looks like. Again, these are just our thoughts and opinions. You are more than welcome to take them or leave them. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dearhusbanddearwife/support
We are debunking the myth of singleness. Singleness does not mean that you are unlovable, but in fact, it is a sweet season for you to grow, learn, lean in and enjoy what is happening around you at this moment. To all my single ladies and men, this is for you! :) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dearhusbanddearwife/support
In this episode we begin to talk about the importance of healing, and why it is an important step when dating and married. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dearhusbanddearwife/support
Ever wonder how the lies you have believed about yourself affect your relationships? In this episode, we talk about the importance of speaking truths over lies we believe about ourselves and others and in turn how they affect our relationships. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dearhusbanddearwife/support
In this episode we discuss how sexuality is not the focal point of your existence, nor does it give you authority. We are not powerful because we are men or women, but instead we discuss how power comes from being made in God's image. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dearhusbanddearwife/support
The questions came and we answered! Our Gender Roles Episodes were a hit, so in this episode we talk about how women being bread-winners, men sharing home chores and we dive a bit into MACHISMO and the harm of it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dearhusbanddearwife/support
Following up last week's conversation, we continue to talk about Gender Roles in Ministry and how our view of women in ministry also influences our way in which we view women in marriage. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dearhusbanddearwife/support
Let's talk Gender Roles. A hot topic nowadays and how they play a role in your marriage or relationship! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dearhusbanddearwife/support
Why is having clear and non negotiable values important in relationships? In this podcast we talk about the importance of setting non negotiable values that help you have a healthy relationship with a loved one. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dearhusbanddearwife/support
In this episode we talk about the importance compromising plays in marriages. What does it mean to learn to lay down your life for your each other? Listen to our episode as we talk about how we have learned to compromise in our years of marriage and how compromise has taught us about God's grace and unconditional love. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dearhusbanddearwife/support
Conflict is bound to happen during your relationship and especially during your first year of marriage. So how do you resolve small conflicts to big ones? In this podcast we share three keys that have helped us how to move past small "conflicts" to big ones. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dearhusbanddearwife/support
In this episode, we talk about five important keys of communication. Especially during your first year of marriage, you want to make sure that you are putting these five steps into practice. We believe that there are so many other important keys to communication, but the five we address in this episode are: 1. Communicate Honestly. Why is honesty important and how honesty helps to build trust. 2. Communicate Clearly. Being specific and clear is very important. 3. Communicate When You Are Emotionally Ready. Our emotions are very important and when we do are not emotionally ready. It is best to wait. 4. Healthy Communication Requires You to Listen. Effective communication requires you to listen to your partner. Lastly, 5. Choose Your Words Wisely When Communicating. Words are powerful and scripture teaches us that the tongue is powerful and can be used to other build each other or destroy one another. Let us know what you think about this episode and is there anything else you would consider adding to the importance of communication? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dearhusbanddearwife/support
In this episode, we briefly talk about our broken engagement and the steps we took after the engagement to address the things that where affecting us. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dearhusbanddearwife/support
In this episode we give a short version of our dating years and how Danny's previous experience with porn and Jennie's insecurities and childhood trauma affected our relationship. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dearhusbanddearwife/support
A brief introduction where we share who we are, what this episode is about, and why we even started on in the first place. All episodes are unscripted. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dearhusbanddearwife/support
Let's talk about how our childhood experiences shaped and formed our perspective about relationships. In this episode we give you a glimpse of WHO we were before dating and what we thought dating and marriage was suppose to look like. Disclaimer: Though our episodes are clean, we talk about subjects that we recommend should not be heard around children. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dearhusbanddearwife/support
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