Forefront

We received some crazy-good advice that we think goes beyond our roles as basketball parents. Also, Adam ruined another hymn. We are so grateful for you! Thank you for listening to Forefront! This episode marks the end of Season 1. Please leave some feedback or a review, we'd love to hear from you! -Adam & Christina Hannan

You look at a couple who have been married for a long time and still smile together. THAT'S who you want to ask, "How did you do this?" Rusty and Robin Eckstrom represent Family Life and do a lot of work with the Weekend to Remember Marriage Conference. They've been married for 43 years. They're a joy, and offer some wisdom in this episode of Forefront!

What would it take for you to run this race unhindered? Also, it appears pizza may be at the heart of many disputes in America today.

Adam and Christina encourage you to build friendship and adventure in your marriage by asking good questions. In honor of the 60th episode of Forefront, we're looking back to remember some previous conversations, and give some updates!

Do you remember as a kid reading those Choose Your Own Adventure books, where you'd try to find the better path? That may actually be helpful to you in your relationship with your spouse. We want you to try something new together, celebrate each other's wins, and choose your own adventure together!

In this episode we talk about trying something new! We're also going to share something new that's going on in our life with one of our children who is starting to date. We also try to figure out what romance actually looks like.

Finding joy in feeding fifty college students, discovering new life goals together, and exploring ways to simplify life and stay young. Join Adam and Christina as they ask questions in order to create an environment of friendship and adventure in marriage.

In this episode we're talking about improving communication. We also share the secret to a successful marriage! Hey, it's worth trying!

It may be different for everybody, but what makes YOU feel rich? Asking your spouse may help you know them better and give you an idea how to serve better. Also, Adam and Christina inherited a snow cone machine! Hear their plans and hacks to the perfect snow cone!

What are some safeguards you can put into place in order to proactively protect your marriage? And what is the secret to peace? Join Adam and Christina for laughs and stories of adventure and friendship in marriage. ALSO, find Forefront on Facebook to learn how you can win Ellie Holcomb's new album, "Canyon"!!

Ellie Holcomb's new song "I Don't Want To Miss It" has been bringing us joy this week! Ellie joins Adam and Christina on this episode to talk about her song, and about being able to hear the birds singing louder! She also shares relationship tips she's picked up in her marriage.

This week, Adam and Christina explore ways to serve others as a family, and discuss the expectations we put on ourselves while hosting parties.

Ashley Hinson represents eastern Iowa in Congress. She also values her time with her husband, her sons, and her dog. Ashley joins Adam and Christina to share her top three marriage tips, and also talk about what's brought her joy, what's been hard, and what's been on the forefront of her mind.

How far would you go to bond with your daughter? When do you know it's time to adjust your fitness plan? What are the attributes of God? Adam and Christina discuss these topics as they check in with stories of friendship and adventure in marriage! And if you just found Forefront from our recent episode on The Unfolding... welcome!

Hello! This is Forefront with Adam and Christina Hannan; a marriage podcast where we check-in and ask each other three questions: What is something that brought you joy this week? What has been hard this week? What is on the Forefront of your mind? This week Adam shares about a special way his daughter shows him she loves him and Christina talks about the responsibility and relief that come with God’s calling.

You may know Zach Williams from his songs like Chain Breaker, Fear is a Liar, and There Was Jesus. In this episode of Forefront, Zach shares some things he's learned about marriage.

Is comparison the thief of joy? Or is it possible that comparison can fuel joy? Adam and Christina talk this through on this episode of Forefront as well as true confessions of eyebrow stencils and a momentary lack of desire to read.

Not everything we try is always a win - but maybe some good can still come from it. Being free to fail without guilt or shame makes it easier to try new things in the future. Adam and Christina share stories about some victories they found amidst failures.

Not everything we try is always a win—but maybe some good can still come from it. Join Adam and Christina as they share stories during their weekly marriage check-in.

Danny Gokey shares about how he met his wife and the top three things he's learned through nine years of marriage.

This week Adam and Christina interview Danny Gokey. Listen in as he shares about how he met his wife and the top three things he’s learned through 9 years of marriage.

Unity in your finances as a married couple is a key when measuring your generosity and financial responsibility.

This week on Forefront it’s all about Money! Adam and Christina take a closer look at generosity and financial responsibility within marriage.

Flared jeans are back! Did you get your first pair (again)? Join Adam and Christina for stories about first cars, push-ups, and Joe Frazier.

Flare Jeans are back! Did you get your first pair (again)? Join Adam and Christina for stories about first cars, push-ups, and Joe Frazier.

This week on Forefront, learn how to stop snoring in two easy words! Adam and Christina discuss farm chores, the perfect blanket, and dad jokes that could get you disqualified from Bible study bingo.

Join Adam and Christina for their weekly marriage check-in as they discuss snoring, New Years resolutions, and scripture memory bingo.

Let's take a closer look at fun this week - what is something you enjoy doing with your spouse?

Let’s take a closer look at fun this week—what is something you enjoy doing with your spouse? Adam and Christina answer that question in this week’s episode.

Join Adam and Christina for great stories from their recent quarantine, discipleship curriculum, grocery delivery, and 17th wedding anniversary!

Join Adam and Christina for great stories from their recent quarantine, discipleship curriculum, grocery delivery, and 17th wedding anniversary.

Adam and Christina talk with Phil Wickham. Phil shares wisdom he's learned through marriage and his current struggle - what to get his wife for Christmas!

"Remember the time we accidentally broke into someone's home?" Join Adam and Christina as they reminisce and talk about discipleship within their home.

Adam and Christina share stories of unexpected blessings as they celebrate things like a broken dishwasher, the gift of family, and leftover cake!

Adam and Christina hope to honor the memory of their son Myles, in remembrance of his birthday, with stories about his life and their love for him.

What does it look like to be a good steward of the things God has given us? Is it wrong to spend money on superficial things? Adam and Christina discuss this as well as their very first jobs.

What is your personal baseline? What are the normal habits that you have in place that keep you on track and feeling good on a daily basis? How would your spouse be able to tell if you are off your baseline in either direction - good or bad?

Adam and Christina share stories about teen hangouts, working out like a pro-wrestler, and being a harbinger of Jesus.

Adam and Christina share stories of saving the neighborhood from bullies, saving the potato chips for Friday night, and the struggle of remembering passwords.

Adam and Christina process through life's plumbing adventures and the misperceptions that come along with them.

Adam and Christina interview Dr. Melissa Mork about her "3 Things for Marriage" from the unique perspective of someone who has lost a spouse. Dr. Melissa Mork is both Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology, Criminal Justice, and Law Enforcement at the University of Northwestern - St. Paul. She is also the author of Navigating Grief with Humor.

How hot is too hot? How frugal is too frugal? How many times will you move that couch? Adam and Christina share stories from some of life's adventures together.

Okay, so it was a fake art gallery. Also, sometimes errands become an unexpected date at Sam's Club. All of these things are gifts from a good God whose favor is every toward His children. Thank you, by the way, for listening to Forefront with Adam and Christina Hannan.

Has the pandemic caused your travel plans to be postponed or changed? The conference Adam was scheduled to attend for work went virtual - which means he could access it from anywhere - including the beach! That means there are stories to share and travel awards to pass out on this episode.

Adam shares the story of the honeymoon no one expected, and Christina shares a new acronym for asking clarifying questions: Ted's Pie.

Adam and Christina talk about finding identity in Christ, self-critique, and a special prayer for 6-pack abs.

Would you eat an alligator sandwich? What do you think about sophisticated dogs who wear bow ties? Do you have time tonight to curl up and listen to a bedtime story, or sit and comfort a crying friend? Plus, the inside scoop on the best hot dog sauce and a hard lesson about the truth that time doesn't bend.

How did you care for your physical health this week? Adam and Christina take a closer look at four categories of daily habits that effect physical health. Find out what the catalyst for change was in their lives, what they've been doing lately, and what they can do as spouses to motivate one another in the future.

Adam and Christina discuss simple joys, modern day proverbs, and whether or not Christina has been trespassing.

Working through unclear scripture passages, fixing cars, and creating schedules to keep things maintained is the name of the game on this episode of Forefront.

Adam and Christina interview Rebecca St. James about her "3 things on Marriage" and her new song!