Real Life Marriage

Talk about a father being involved in who his daughter dates, this is a story to learn from! Chuck and Rebecca also share about being over-prepared for the marriage and underprepared for becoming a blended family. They shared about crazy work schedules and still making time for one another and great examples of what healthy communication really looks like in marriage. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Tunnels are a military family, a pastoral family, and now a police force family. What a journey they have to share! One of my favorite parts of the interview was talking about being unoffendable in marriage and what that really looks like. As always there are great laughs we share, but also great struggles that are talked about. I've listened to this episode 3 times and will probably listen again! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tara from Australia and Jeremy from Texas found themselves with big decisions to make. In this interview they share about seeking the Lord to make those decisions, figuring out how to grow in faith together, and encourage us to keep the fun in our marriage. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With 40+ years of marriage under their belts, the Jeff and Cindy share about being friends, what it really means to do life together, and how marriage is meant to be all in all the time. We also talk about the good and the bad ways that Covid has impacted our marriages. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode the ladies gather around the table to discuss submitting to our husband's leadership. We discuss what it means to submit whether your husband is seeking the Lord or not. We share that deeper love, freedom and protection are some of the best parts about submission. There is so much greatness packed into this episode! Take a listen. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As we wrap up the series on spiritual leadership we want to speak to the ladies. What part does the wife play? What does that ugly word, submit, mean and is it really an ugly word? The Bible has a lot to say about it so we start there! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The round table conversation continues! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As Aaron continues the discussion of how to be a spiritual leader he invited some friends to join us. Three different men, three different perspectives and experiences, and lots of wisdom in this episode! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Aaron is back to share the how of spiritual leadership. Although the task may seem daunting it is life changing and more than worth the spiritual strength of your family. It is one of the best ways you can set your marriage and your kids up for success! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode Aaron and I kick off a series about spiritual leadership. Aaron leads the discussion with a heart to share with other men what he has learned about leading your home spiritually. He discusses the 'why' to kick things off and will share ideas of 'how' in a future episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode was originally recorded as a small group discussion for our marriage small group during the Corona Virus Quarantine. Aaron and I decided why not share it will all of our listeners. It is an extra good one for listening with your spouse because we encourage you throughout the episode to pause the recording and discuss a topic or question we pose. Don't short change yourself by no taking the time to discuss if possible, but there are nuggets of goodness even if you are listening without your spouse! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Aaron nailed it when he shared at our last marriage retreat why pursuing God is important to our marriages. This episode is the recorded talk he gave. Men, take note of the example Aaron sets as the spiritual leader in our home. Women, take note that we must give our husbands room to lead and honor their conversations with the Lord. More to come on that! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Finances are one of the leading causes of divorce. It is a necessary conversation in every marriage and it can be a difficult one. Aaron and I talk about the importance of trust and honor when it comes to finances. It doesn't have to be him against her when you set family goals to help guide decisions. Check out our candid conversation about navigating the road of finances. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Aaron and I get real about porn, priorities, and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you carried something into your marriage believing that your marriage would fix it? So many of us have and the reality is marriage is not going to fix anything. All of the baggage we carry into marriage must be unpacked and dealt with if we don't want to keep carrying it. In this interview, Corey and Kayla share the honest ugly of how addiction almost broke their marriage, but God's grace and daily gifts got them past what seemed like the end. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Clients and Career vs. Marriage.It can be a touchy subject to discuss and agree on. Brett and Kim share perspective and how they communicate in trying to keep it all in balance. We also talk about if your spouse should be your best friend. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Meet Brett and Kim Blair, a dynamic couple with a story to share! Their marriage is a second one for both of them and they share a wealth of information about being the best you for your spouse. As entrepreneurs, both in the service field of helping others, they share great insight on communication, supporting one another, and prioritizing marriage. They also share about lose and the trap of co-dependency. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After 4 years of long-distance dating, Adam and Rachel lived in the same town for the first time starting on their wedding day. In this interview they share about unrealistic expectations and learning to communicate in person (instead of on the phone) about all the things including sex. They are transparent with the struggles of long-distance dating and the reality of finally being together on a daily basis. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It gets better and better! Not only do Isaac and Staci share about their surprise pregnancy and great loss, but we dig deep into spiritual leadership and what that looks like. You don't want to miss the tears and laughter of this episode! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In part 1 of this two part interview, Isaac and Staci share about blending their family, opening their home to upwards of 30 teenagers, and what it looked like to love and support one another. Don't miss part 2 of the interview! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Spiritual leadership, legacy, perspective, and being present are some of the topics that Aaron and I dig deeper into as we discuss Linda's interview. Don't miss the challenge we give at the end! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The vision, the where, the when, all the details you need to know are revealed in this episode. Understand the heart behind it, the focus of it and why you want to be there! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode I continue my interview with Linda Smith and we pick up right where we left off. I left you with a cliff hanger last time but as the interview continues Linda shares with us more about her husbands battle with cancer. You will be so blessed by the way their faith carried them and the perspective she carries now. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode is part 1 of another 2 part interview! In this episode you get to know the sweet and funny story of how Dan and Linda met, their rapid jump to marriage and how they quickly became a family of 6! As a young married couple they faced some unexpected adventures including twins and learning that 2 of their children are on the Autism spectrum. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Aaron and I dig deep into what real communication looks like and how to get better at it. We also talk about regaining trust one drip at a time, seeking God more than trying to change your spouse or your circumstances, and end with a usable tool for better communication in your marriage. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We laugh a lot in this interview! But more importantly, we discuss what it means to be talking to your spouse without actually communicating. Jen and Chad share how important their relationship with Jesus was as their marriage was healing from the lost trust. One of my favorite parts of the interview was when Jen shared how her trust in God's goodness helped her overcome her fear of future fallouts or missteps. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marriage counseling is not a bad word and most all of us need it at some point or another. Investing in your marriage is necessary and worth it. Have you ever said something and felt like you unexpectedly stepped on a land mine? What's that all about? These are just a few of the golden nuggets Aaron and I discuss as we recap part 2 of my interview with Craig and Laurie. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In part 2 of my interview with the Castles they share about becoming the primary caregiver for her mother and how that directly affected their marriage. A big part of their story is brushing little things under the rug that eventually became big things. They share how counseling isn't a bad word and share an interesting perspective on becoming empty-nesters. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this recap, Aaron and I dive deeper into our favorite part of the interview with the Castles. We continue the discussion of words of affirmation and how important it is to affirm your spouse regularly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In my first interview, the Castles share healing from past heart wounds while falling in love with someone new. They also share the ups and downs of becoming a blended family. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In our first episode, Aaron and I share a little bit about our love story and who we are. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.