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Welcome to the Marriage Walkers podcast! We want you to join us as we walk through the journey of marriage with love, service and commitment. We talk about the good, bad, and ugly parts of marriage, and from time to time have guests that tell their storie

Chris and Becky Walker


    • Feb 3, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 37 EPISODES


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    Physical Intimacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 31:50


    In this episode, Chris and Becky discuss the importance of physical intimacy and the many ways to create it. (Hint: there's more to it than just getting between the sheets.) They talk about the different levels and how you can work on building it in your own marriage. Thank you for listening! Find us on Facebook and Instagram for more #MarriageWalkers content.

    Reading The Compass

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2022 31:02


    In this episode Chris and Becky tackle the topic of Spiritual Intimacy by defining it, explaining how important it is, and sharing how they build and maintain it throughout their own marriage. This much forgotten aspect of intimacy is one that can make or break your marriage. You wont want to miss this. Merry Christmas! Thank you for listening! Find us on Facebook and Instagram for more #MarriageWalkers content.

    Running Through the Storm

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 40:19


    This week, Chris and Becky dive into emotional intimacy. They talk about the importance of creating a safe and secure space,  being vulnerable, and being empathetic. They share some of their own experiences and provide a few questions to help you start the conversation in your own relationship.Thank you for listening! Find us on Facebook and Instagram for more #MarriageWalkers content.

    Reading the Map

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 28:22


    Find out what intellectual and mental intimacy is, why it is so important, and different ways to increase it in this week's episode of the Marriage Walkers podcast. Chris and Becky share some tips, as well as some personal experiences, that have increased mental intimacy in their own marriage. Thank you for listening! Find us on Facebook and Instagram for more #MarriageWalkers content.

    Road Trip

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 35:21


    In this episode, Chris and Becky talk about experiential intimacy. They discuss three different types of experiences and the how the key elements of intention, patience, and communication can enhance the time you spend together and create long lasting intimacy in your marriage.Thank you for listening! Find us on Facebook and Instagram for more #MarriageWalkers content.

    Clearing the Road

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 34:39


    In this episode, Chris and Becky discuss some of the root causes that create barriers to intimacy in marriage. They share best practices to overcome these barriers and how they effect everyone. Thank you for listening! Find us on Facebook and Instagram for more #MarriageWalkers content.

    Drawing the Map

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 24:53


    To kick off season 4, Chris and Becky begin the conversation on intimacy. They discuss what it is (hint: it's more than just physical!), why it is important, and share some good news along the way.Thank you for listening! Find us on Facebook and Instagram for more #MarriageWalkers content.

    The Impact of Intentionality

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 25:44


    In this week's episode, Chris and Becky wrap up the season on communication. They talk about being intentional in your conversations, the good it can do, and the impact they've seen on their own marriage. Thank you for listening! Find us on Facebook and Instagram for more #MarriageWalkers content.

    The Road Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 29:34


    In this week's episode, Chris and Becky discuss two acronyms you can use to make communicating through conflict productive. By making the goal to attack the the problem, and not each other, these tools can help put you in the right frame of mind and approach the conversation with love and service toward your spouse. 

    Making the House a Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 36:47


    Chris and Becky continue exploring different types of conversations and this week it is all about feelings and needs. They talk about the importance of sharing, setting expectations for the conversation, and ways to share and respond to your partner through love, service, and commitment. 

    Framing Your Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 28:36


    In this episode of the Marriage Walkers podcast, Chris and Becky discuss how to communicate ideas, opinions, and beliefs. They talk about the importance of sharing, tips and tricks how to have an effective conversation, and how to stay open minded when listening to your partner.

    Laying The Foundation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 25:45


    This week, Chris and Becky talk about how your day-to-day administrative conversations not only allow you to pass information back and forth, but also lay the foundation for the rest of your communication. They share some of their own habits that help them avoid confrontation, and set them up with a strong foundation for the bigger and more exciting communication in their relationship. 

    Opening the Door

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 29:36


    In this episode, Chris and Becky dive into the types of conversations in a relationship. They discuss how discovering barriers, setting rules of engagement, and building trust can help strengthen your relationship and create deeper connections for your conversations. 

    The Tether

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 25:32


    In this week's episode, Chris and Becky discuss the powerful tools of written and visual communication. They talk about how these two forms of communication can foster a connection when apart and help enhance your relationship when you are together again. 

    The Energy Exchange

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 28:50


    This week, Chris and Becky talk about the importance of verbal and nonverbal communication, when to use it to enhance your marriage, and how doing so can fight back against the cultural myths of drifting apart. They discuss how approaching in-person conversations with humility, an openness to learn, love, and service has brought them closer in their own marriage, and share some techniques you can apply to your relationship as well.

    Listening with Intent

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 24:43


    In this episode, Chris and Becky take a look into active listening and how important it is to your marriage. Check out this episode for techniques and skills you can start applying to improve your communication today. It will without a doubt do your marriage some good.

    Communicating to Connect

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 28:58


    Chris and Becky are back to kick off season three. They will be exploring communication in marriage with an emphasis on how to use it effectively to bring you and your spouse closer together.In this episode, they review the different types of communication and discuss strategies you can apply in your own marriage. 

    Outside Influences: Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 42:27


    Chris and Becky wrap up the Outside Influences season by answering your questions. They dive a little deeper into navigating the difficult waters of boundaries, family, and more. 

    Outside Influences: Culture

    Play Episode Play 20 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 37:30


    In this episode, Chris and Becky discuss the influence of culture. They talk about ways to shield your marriage from the negative influence of culture and the importance of becoming a positive outside influence to others. 

    Outside Influences: Technology

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 32:21


    In this week's episode, Chris and Becky discuss one of the most complex outside influences - technology. With as prevalent and important as it is to our lives, how can we ensure we are utilizing technology as a positive tool for our marriages and not letting it overtake us? Listen to find out!

    Outside Influences: People of the Past

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 31:57


    In this episode, Chris and Becky discuss the importance of leaning on your partner when dealing with the influences of people of the past. They talk about different ways to approach the subject and the traits needed to help move your relationship to a healthy place. 

    Outside Influences: Authority Figures

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 30:09


    In this episode, Chris and Becky discuss the impact authority figures can have on your marriage. Along with the positive and negative influences, they talk about having an umbrella of authority and how you can use it as a tool to help navigate through life. 

    Outside Influences: Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 35:05


    In this episode of the Marriage Walkers podcast, Chris and Becky discuss how kids can be a huge blessing and a huge distraction to your marriage. Listen for some tips how they juggle kids and maintaining a healthy marriage.

    Outside Influences: Coworkers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 35:52


    In Outside Influences: Coworkers, Chris and Becky explore the positive and negative effects coworkers can bring into your marriage. They look at the importance of protecting your marriage along with the benefits the workplace can bring. 

    Outside Influences: Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 31:32


    In the next episode of Outside Influences, Chris and Becky look at the impact of friends on your marriage. They explore what is caught, what is taught, and what is compared. Listen in to learn more!

    Outside Influences: The In-Laws

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 37:56


    In this episode, Chris and Becky look at the different ways your in-laws can influence your marriage and the importance of choosing your relationship with your spouse first. 

    Outside Influences

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 34:57


    This week, Becky and Chris introduce the topic of season two of the Marriage Walkers podcast. With a brief overview of where influences come from, whether they are positive or negative, and how to tell the difference, they kick off this season with a very important conversation about outside influences. This season will explore many different influences and this episode sets the stage for those conversations. You won't want to miss it. 

    Vow Series Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 40:34


    In this episode, Chris and Becky wrap up the vow series by answering some questions they have received throughout the first season. 

    To Have and To Hold, Till Death Do Us Part

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 45:46


    In this week's episode, Chris and Becky explore the responsibilities within a marriage - both to your spouse and to the future of your relationship. Along with discussing a healthy mindset to approach your relationship with, there are two challenges for you in this episode. Check it out!

    In Between The Sheets

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 41:38


    In this week's episode, Chris and Becky discuss the importance of sex in a marriage. (Don't worry, there's nothing explicit!) They talk about finding ways around current cultural norms, leaning into using sex as a tool to bond you together, and stressing the need to keep it private to your relationship. With these thoughts in mind, Chris and Becky hope to help you re-evaluate and improve your own sex life within your marriage.

    Be Nice

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 46:46


    This week, Chris and Becky have the opportunity to spend time with a seasoned married couple, Johnny and Tracy Fanelli. The Fanellis share their secret to a very happy (almost) 40-year marriage, the struggles they have encountered during their time together, and more. Join us for this sweet, vulnerable story full of laughs and love.

    To Love and To Cherish

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 35:22


    In episode six, Chris and Becky discuss the importance of truly cherishing your spouse and helpful ways you can make them feel loved. They also examine the differences of love vs. infatuation and cherishing someone vs. appreciating them. Join the Walkers as they continue on the journey of marriage and loving each other better.

    In Sickness and In Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 29:36


    In this episode, Becky and Chris discuss the journey of traveling through marriage during times of sickness and times of health. Whether it comes to supporting your spouse through their time of need or taking care of yourself, Chris and Becky both agree that focusing on health is key to a good, successful marriage. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarriageWalkersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriagewalkers/

    The Ropchock Financial Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 47:14


    This week, Chris and Becky bring on their very first guest couple to tell their financial story. Josh and Lindsay Ropchock vulnerably tell the ins and outs of their transformation and how they believe 17 months of hard work and tight budgeting saved their marriage. You don't want to miss this! 

    For Richer or For Poorer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 40:00


    In this episode, Chris and Becky talk about everyone's favorite subject, money. They discuss the importance of being honest and upfront about what you are bringing to the relationship  and planning together for your financial future as a couple. There will always be speed bumps, but the Walkers believe some of the things they have learned will help you spot them early and plan accordingly.  

    Equally Yoked

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 34:04


    In the second episode of The Marriage Walkers Podcast, Chris and Becky explore what it means to be equally yoked in marriage. They discuss the importance of sharing values, keeping pace with your spouse, and how sharing the load of work in a relationship can bring you great rewards. 

    For Better Or For Worse

    Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 33:58


    In the very first episode of The Marriage Walkers Podcast, Chris and Becky tell you a little bit about themselves, why they love marriage so much, and the reason they are podcasting about it. They breakdown their plans for the future of the podcast and ask you to join in and interact with them.  

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