Marriage on Purpose

Today we get into some fun, holiday hot takes! We also have two, special guest appearances... the Risselman kids! We laugh a lot, we debate and we get into the true meaning of the Holiday season. Join us as you're wrapping last minute gifts or finishing up your Christmas shopping! Happy Holidays!

Today we have a talk about what it means to take a "middle ground" approach to life. We talk about finding balance between too extremes and how this can relate to our marriages and our parenting. We then get into some practical tips on how to do both, parenting and marriage, well. (At the same time.) We firmly believe these two things do not have to be at odds with each other. How can we combine them and work at them both simultaneously?

Today's episode we dive into the idea of "heart checks" or "weekly check-ins", why they are important and tips to structure them. We even demonstrate a check-in in the beginning of the episode to give you a glimpse into what they can look like!

We are wrapping up our mini-series today by talking all about our priorities. The way we spend our time can tell us a lot about our priorities. What do we do when we are divided on finances, parenting, sex, work/life balance, time with friends, hobbies or extended family? Division can happen when we disagree on how to prioritize these different areas of our life. Today we are going to discuss how to become a unified front and get on the same page with some of the biggest challenges in marriage.

Today we take a deeper look at boundaries! Most people don't see boundaries as a spiritual topic, but we are taking a look at where we see boundaries in scripture. We get into how to figure out when to say yes and when to say no. We talk about when we may have a boundary problem with our family and also talk about practical ways to set them. Everything we discuss can be found in the book: Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John TownsendSend in listener questions to: marriageonpurposepodcast@gmail.comBoundaries Book: Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life: Cloud, Henry, Townsend, John: 0025986247454: Amazon.com: Books

Today we are starting our very first mini-series on becoming a family unit. We break down Genesis 2:24 and what it means to truly cleave to your spouse. When it comes to becoming a unified family, leaving and cleaving is truly the first step. It is the foundation. We give practical tips on what this might look like and why it is important.Send your listener questions to: marriageonpurposepodcast@gmail.com

It's episode ten! Today we thought it would be fun to celebrate episode ten by sharing our story! We talk about how we met and our biggest hurdles so far. Listen in to get to know us a little bit better and get a deeper look into where we come from.

In today's episode we dive deep into scripture to learn what our roles are in marriage. Do our roles impact our responsibilities? Do our responsibilities in the household cause any issues today? We also get practical and chat about how we divided up roles in our household. We believe our roles are beautifully illustrated through the Father and the Son. Join us as we get to the bottom of gender roles, household chores and what the Bible has to say.Send in listener questions to: marriageonpurposepodcast@gmail.com

Today we open with a listener question about work/life balance and discuss what we believe that should look like. Then we deep dive into some lies society is feeding us about love and marriage. We talk about hot topics like gender roles in marriage, compatibility and falling out of love. We define the Biblical truth about love and how it is very contrasting to the love society paints pictures of. If you are finding yourself frustrated in your marriage, maybe ponder the idea that you've been handed the wrong map.Send in your questions for our Listener Question's segment to: marriageonpurposepodcast@gmail.com

Today we talk all about date nights! We go into different types of date nights and give tons of ideas for at home date nights! This is a super light-hearted and fun episode where we hope to give you some fresh, new ideas for dates!List of questions for couples: 60 Questions for Couples to Ask to Deepen Intimacy | The Adventure Challenge

Today we discuss emotional safety in a marriage. We talk about the difference between emotional intimacy and emotional safety. We give tips on how we can improve safety by creating an environment for our spouse to open up and be vulnerable. We also discuss some signs you have emotional safety in your relationship.Send in your questions to: marriageonpurposepodcast@gmail.com

In this episode we cover some of the misconceptions of the five love languages. We talk about why it's important to know you and your spouse's love language. We also break each one down with a list of what to do and what to avoid.Send in listener questions to - marriageonpurposepodcast@gmail.comThe 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman - The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts: Chapman, Gary: 9780802412706: Amazon.com: BooksThe Love Language Quiz - The Love Language™ Quiz (5lovelanguages.com)

Today is Q and A Day where we answer some of your questions! But first we talk about if we think arguing is normal and what makes healthy arguing. We get into homesteading, homeschooling, growing when the other person is stagnant and much more.Send in listener questions to marriageonpurposepodcast@gmail.com

Today we start off with our conversation starter: Is it normal to want a lot of alone time in marriage? Then we dive deep into being open to change. We talk about how change is inevitable and discuss different ways to make sure you are growing together as couple, instead of growing apart. We give examples in our own lives of times we allowed ourselves to change even though it was uncomfortable.Send in listener questions to marriageonpurposepodcast@gmail.com

Is it feasible to enjoy marriage while you're in the trenches of parenting? In today's episode we discuss why it's important to stay connected while parenting littles and how it's even possible. We talk about why kids need to see their parents in a loving relationship, how we implement boundaries with our children for the better of our marriage, and much more!If you have a marriage question, send it in at: marriageonpurposepodcast@gmail.comBoundaries With Kids by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend - Boundaries with Kids: How Healthy Choices Grow Healthy Children: Cloud, Henry, Townsend, John: 9780310243151: Amazon.com: Books

Today we discussed our purpose for starting a podcast, what an intentional marriage looks like and why we believe it is so challenging to put our marriages at the top of our priority lists. We also give some practical ways to stay intentional in marriage.