Marriage Conversations

Conflict is inevitable, but so is resolution. In this episode we talk about some unique ways to de-escalate conflict. Maybe you're in a stressful season and you find yourself in constant conflict with your spouse, maybe you're in a season that is calm and enjoyable. Whichever season you find yourselves in, we've discovered ways to help de-escalate conflict before it happens and help to short circuit it once it's started. It is our prayer that today's conversation empowers you to have healthy conflict that empowers you to have a more intimate relationship that abounds in understanding. Want to connect on a deeper level and also get FREE resources? Check out our linktree

Today we are sharing one of our top recommendations for growing in your marriage…reading a book together. Simple right? The idea here is that what you focus on you grow, so if your focus becomes your marriage it will grow as a byproduct. This is something we have done since before our marriage started and it is something we will do every year. Why? Because we have seen fruit from it, and we believe you can too! Want to connect on a deeper level and also get FREE resources? Check out our linktree

Happy Summer Everyone! Today we are talking about the topic of staleness in your marriage. How does it happen? Why does it matter? If we're already stale is it possible to change? We're passionate about having thriving marriages that bring joy and excitement. We don't think that has to be reserved for the "honeymoon" years. Excitement and adventure in your marriage is a lifetime pursuit that brings us to higher heights. You think your past was great? It's no where compared to where you are going! Want to connect on a deeper level and also get FREE resources? Check out our linktree

Happy Summer Everyone! Welcome to the first of a pop in series we're calling TikTalks where we respond to viral TikToks about marriage or that can impact your marriage. Today's conversation is all about the question, "Who comes first, your mom, your daughter or your wife?". Some of the answers on the TikTok shocked us so we want to bring a place of Biblical truth to the debate on family order. Click the following link for a photo download of questions to ask your spouse in your next vacation! Click HERE!

Happy Summer Everyone! On today's podcast we are talking about one of our favorite things about summer…Vacations! We explore the thought of planning for vacations and being intentional with our time, and along those lines how we can additionally plan and be intentional about our lives together. We also talk about one of our favorite vacations to Switzerland and how we used these principles on this trip. Click the following link for a photo download of questions to ask your spouse in your next vacation! Click HERE!

Happy Father's Day! We polled seven fathers we know on the question: Knowing what you know now, what is something you would have told yourself about being a dad before becoming a dad? The responses we received were filled with wisdom and knowledge! This episode is for new dads but it's also for dads who are in the various seasons of fatherhood. We believe the advice from these fathers of children ranging from newborns to grown adults can help you no matter where you are on your journey. Click the following link for a PDF of the answers we were given from seven wonderful fathers Click HERE!

Schedules can be a hot topic in marriages whether you have a busy work schedule, you don't schedule time for one another, or you have kids with activities. Getting in synch with your schedules can rekindle your marriage and give you grounds to dream again. If time was a budget that was based off of what you value most, is your family budgeting their time in alignment with your values? This is exactly what we are talking about today and giving you some tips and tricks along the way that have been helpful to us! Want to connect on a deeper level and also get FREE resources? Check out our linktree

We've talked to many couples over the years where one spouse feels like they are further along on their spiritual journey than the other. Feeling this way can lead to feelings of loneliness, tiredness, sadness, and marital dispute. Some couples may even have one spouse that is saved and the other that has yet to find Jesus. If you are a listener and find yourself in this tough spot, don't despair. God's word has a clear path that will lead you to peace, hope, and resiliency. In today's conversation we talk about that path and how you can move forward one day at a time to a place where you are happier, healthier and have peace that surpasses all understanding. Want to connect on a deeper level and also get FREE resources? Check out our linktree Click HERE!

Media is a growing issue when it comes to relationships and connection. In a world where everyone is connected people are feeling lonelier than ever. Marriages are suffering from the same relational challenges. With spouses casually scrolling on opposite ends of the couch for endless nights to only look up one day and realize they are no longer connected to their spouse, and televisions in the bedroom wrecking marital intimacy. So what can we do? In this episode we give helpful ways that you can combat media in your marriage Want to connect on a deeper level and also get FREE resources? Check out our linktree Click HERE!

Unforgiveness can lead to marital problems. Whether it's you're spouse you're having a hard time forgiving, a person from your past, or even yourself. In this episode we talk about why God is passionate about us living a life of forgiveness and how it can positively impact your marriage. Through forgiveness you can set yourself free from others and begin to witness transformational impacts in your relationship with your spouse. Want to connect on a deeper level and also get FREE resources? Check out our linktree Click HERE!

Have you ever found yourself not doing something that you KNOW you need to do? Maybe in one season of life you felt like you had it all together, but then seasons changed and now the things you once had a grasp on are missing. If you have felt that, this episode it for you. This episode is all about bringing those things back! We also share about one thing we are bringing back into our lives and how it has lead to something we absolutely love and can't wait to tell you more about! Want to connect on a deeper level and also get FREE resources? Check out our linktree Click HERE!

"We just don't have couple friends, we just enjoy being on our own, we like to do things our way"… we hear you, but…. God actually wants to help you have a better marriage through community! He definitely wants you to have the right community though. We know that many of you might have had a bad experience, or experiences (plural!) before, but one thing we know is that we are better together. In this episode we explore what God's word has to say about community and how you can start taking steps towards building your own. Want to connect on a deeper level and also get FREE resources? Check out our linktree Click HERE!

This week we're exploring the idea that if you water and care for your lawn, you'll find that the grass is greener right where you are. In essence, if you tenderly care for your marriage and water it with the Word it will grow and thrive. The statistics of marriage that were mentioned can be found below 67% or 2/3 of second marriages end in divorce in comparison to 50% of traditional marriages. For third marriages that statistic of divorce is 74% or around 3/4! The Marriage Study mentioned was a 2002 study by the Institute for American Values by Linda J. Waite, Don Browning, William J. Doherty, Maggie Gallagher, Ye Luo, and Scott M. Stanley. A part of the study found that two out of three unhappily married adults who avoided divorce or separation ended up happily married five years later. Want to connect on a deeper level and also get FREE resources? Check out our linktree Click HERE!

Wouldn't't it be great if our spouses could read our minds? It's possible that this single thought could be causing more rifts in your marriage than you think. In this episode we talk about the pitfalls of expecting your spouse to read your mind and a simpler solution to help you get your needs met Want to connect on a deeper level and also get FREE resources? Check out our linktree Click HERE!

So many times in marriage we think to ourselves, if my spouse would do this or that I would be happy. We spend so much time and effort trying to change and sometimes even manipulate their behavior to meet our needs. In this episode we want to talk about a simple biblical tip that will help you to work towards the marriage you've always dreamed of Want to connect on a deeper level and also get FREE resources? Check out our linktree Click HERE!

It's Passion Week, so we wanted to bring you a conversation all about what Jesus' death and resurrection mean for you, and how that truth can change your marriage. Want to know how you can receive salvation and join in on the promises mentioned in this podcast? Check out our salvation prayer guide on our linktree Click HERE!

The Word of God can transform your marriage. In today's conversation we talk about how. We are passionate about the Bible and believe it is more than a “self-help” book it alive and active and can revolutionize your marriage. Want more resources? Or want to ask us questions and have them answered? Click here: https://linktr.ee/marriageconversations Prefer to watch on YouTube? Click here! https://www.youtube.com/@marriageconversations

In this episode we share some ways that you and your spouse can still date each other, and why it's important to do the things you did at first. Life shouldn't stand in the way of us giving our best to our spouses, and we are here to help you make sure it doesn't! Want the free resource and date night guide mentioned in the podcast? https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CMbrYgd8GhNT7DbN4eSQwFMz8y24uzzF/view?usp=drivesdk We're now on YouTube! If you would prefer to watch these episodes click here: www.youtube.com/@marriageconversations

God cares deeply about your sex life. There, we said it. We want to spend some time this month talking about sex and help you to have a thriving and intimate walk with your partner. 4 Key Discussion Points Why doesn't the Church talk about sex? Why we want to talk about sex Why you should talk about sex What is keeping you from having sex In this episode we talk about what might be keeping you from having sex. There are many areas we didn't have time to cover today that we will turn into their own episodes one day, but we made sure to hit on some items that we know are certainly prevalent in many couple's lives. We additionally don't want you to think you have to stay in this place so we provide additional details on how to get out of these ruts if you've found yourselves in one. With God all things are possible. Want more resources? Or want to ask us questions and have them answered? Click HERE!

God cares deeply about your sex life. There, we said it. We want to spend some time this month talking about sex and help you to have a thriving and intimate walk with your partner. 4 Key Discussion Points Why doesn't the Church talk about sex? Why we want to talk about sex Why you should talk about sex What is keeping you from having sex In this episode we focus on the idea of why you should talk about sex with your spouse. Your likes, your dislikes, how you are feeling, and more! By talking openly, honestly, and with honor you ensure your sex life remains healthy and you also leave no room for the enemy. And who wants an enemy in their bedroom? We sure don't! We hope this message leads to both excitement and healing. Want more resources? Or want to ask us questions and have them answered?

God cares deeply about your sex life. There, we said it. We want to spend some time this month talking about sex and help you to have a thriving and intimate walk with your partner. 4 Key Discussion Points Why doesn't the Church talk about sex? Why we want to talk about sex Why you should talk about sex What is keeping you from having sex References: John 17:18-21, Hebrews 9, Song of Songs 4:12-14, 1 Corinthians 7:3-4

God cares deeply about your sex life. There, we said it. We want to spend some time this month talking about sex and help you to have a thriving and intimate walk with your partner. Today we are referencing 1 Corinthians 7 to display how God never meant for sex to be something that just fulfills one partner or that is done occasionally without intent. God meant for sex to be a mutually enjoyable experience where each partner is more focused on the other's needs more than their own. What's awesome about this is that when we do this both of our needs are met! As an added bonus we also partake in spiritual warfare. Today we also referenced John Bevere's book Killing Kryptonite Want more resources? Or want to ask us questions and have them answered? Click here: https://linktr.ee/marriageconversations

Wanting a reboot to your love tank? In Revelation 2:2-7 Jesus tells the Church of Ephesus that his fault against them is that they didn't love him like they used to and gives a prescription to help them get back to that place of love. It's from that prescription that our podcast comes from today. We hope that this message helps you to rekindle your flame that you feel you may have lost along the way. Want more resources? Or want to ask us questions and have them answered? Click here: https://linktr.ee/marriageconversations

At the beginning of the month we encouraged you to join us on a fast but now that the end of the month is here and your fast is ending…now what? Today's conversation is all about how to break your fast and some of the places you may be finding yourself in now. Scripture references today was from Daniel 10 (v. 10-14), Hebrews 1:14, & Psalms 103:20-21. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review to help us help more marriages! Want more resources? Click here: https://linktr.ee/marriageconversations

We all come into marriage with expectations, but more often than not we do the wrong thing with those expectations. In this episode we talk about how to set better expectations and how to communicate them. We also talk about negative expectations and how they are tanking your marriage. The great news? It's never too late to turn things around, and we're here to help you figure out how! Scripture references from today's conversation: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Romans 8:28, & Proverbs 18:21. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review to help us help more marriages! Want more resources? Click here: https://linktr.ee/marriageconversations

The Bible tells us in James that double mindedness gets us no where (James 1:7-8). In this episode we talk about the importance of creating a together dream as well as supporting the dreams God has instilled in your spouse. This principle has blessed us time and time again and we know it will bless your marriage too! Scripture references are from: Ephesians 5:21 & Proverbs 16:9. Don't forget to visit our link tree in our bio to submit your questions, your question might make it onto a future episode! You can also email your questions to MarriageConversationsPodcast@gmail.com

Fasting can have a vast array of benefits for your marriage. In this podcast we talk about what fasting is, how you can do it, and how it can make a difference in your marriage. Scriptures referenced in this podcast are: Matthew 6:16-18, Mark 2:18-20, Romans 6:1-7

It's the New Year! And the first question you're going to get is what are your resolutions. In this episode we are going to share what we are doing this year as well as some practical steps of how you can actually accomplish your goals!

Merry Christmas! This episode is on our number one recommendation for your marriage. If you did or had nothing else than this one thing, we believe your marriage would be successful. Listen to this week's episode to see what our number one recommendation is. … To view our resources or request a topic click here: linktr.ee/marriageconversations … Scripture references from today Matthew 11:28-30 Romans 6:3-11 Romans 6:23 Romans 10:9 Romans 12:2 John 3:16 John 17:3 2 Corinthians 5:17 Colossians 3:10

Getting ready for Christmas have you running around like the Luther Krank from Christmas with the Kranks? Well, we know the feeling and are here to help you out. Holidays don't have to be a time where your will for you life has to fly out the window and you have to bend to every beck and call. In this episode we'll share with you some tips on how to navigate planning that we think will change your life for the better. For the free resource from this episode, click here: Linktr.ee/marriageconversations

Oh there's no place like home for the Holidays…or is there? In this episode we uncover the truths about why you may not have peace in a season that is supposed to be peaceful and how you can create a home where peace reigns. Laugh along as Chelsea completely mixes up her analogy and everyone becomes Mary Jane, and Mason brings some truly touching scripture that will ground your heart on this matter.

Money can be a source of contention in a marriage. In this episode we give you practical advise on how to talk about your money and how you can use it to win in your marriage AND your life!

In this episode we talk about how you can transform yourself and your marriage through one simple tool. Romans 12:2 tells us we can be transformed by the renewing of our minds. So, how do we do that? And how can it be a tool we use to better our marriages?

Communication breakdown is the source of a lot of problems in relationships, but what if you could communicate better? What if you and your spouse could be on the same page and really understand what your spouse is trying to tell you? In this episode we talk about ways you can listen that will facilitate better conversation and understanding in your marriage.

Let’s be honest, fighting happens. But what do we do when we are in a fight, and are there ways to make fights less frequent? In this episode we talk about fights in marriage and how to fight fair and well.

We believe that forgiveness is a necessary and beautiful part of marriage. In this episode we talk about how unforgiveness can damage your marriage, but more importantly we talk about how you can forgive and the positive impact it can have. To view Mason’s book, mentioned in the podcast, visit the following link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VR2SNR7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_ME5YRF92ZVSBTX860362

We believe shared activity is one of the best tools you can have in your Marriage Toolkit. In this episode we talk about what shared activity is and how it can revolutionize your marriage.

The journey of becoming healthy can be pretty difficult, but the great news is that you have a tool in your belt that can make all the difference... EACH OTHER. In this episode Mason and Chelsea give you simple tools for success in the realm of health. Whether you’ve been setting the same resolution for years without results, trying to get your spouse on board with their health, or your health has been an unspoken struggle your whole life, you will leave encouraged with one step you can take TODAY towards lasting life change.

When you’ve been with someone for a while it’s easy to begin to assume things about them, or about things they’ve done. In this episode Mason and Chelsea talk about how making one decision flipped the script of assumption on their marriage and how you can too.