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Strengthening marriages one interview at a time, Candice Mummert chats with couples about the real stuff. Covering both the fun and fought through times, couples share what often we don't talk about. Her husband Aaron joins her in highlights from each episode, as together they dig a little deeper on…

Candice Mummert

  • Nov 10, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • monthly NEW EPISODES
  • 28m AVG DURATION
  • 31 EPISODES


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#031 Chuck and Rebecca Kautz

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 39:59


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.

#030 Jesse and Jill Tunnel Interview

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 52:50


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.

#029 Jeremy and Tara Klingenberg

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 43:06


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.

#028 Interview with the Edwards

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2020 32:52


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.

#027 Spiritual Part 6

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 44:50


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.

#026 Spiritual Leadership Part 5 (for the ladies)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 21:46


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.

#025 Spiritual Leadership Part 4

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 37:10


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

#024 Spiritual Leadership Part 3

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 35:34


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.

# 023 Spiritual Leadership Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 19:52


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.

#022 Spiritual Leadership

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 17:32


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.

#021 Overcoming Hurts and Scars in Marriage

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 28:11


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.

#020 Pursing God

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 25:09


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.

#019 Let's Talk Finances

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 19:57


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.

#018 Corey and Kayla Recap

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 21:02


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

#017 Addiction and the Goodness of God

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 59:07


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.

#016 Balancing Work and Marriage

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 21:51


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.

#015 Healing Hearts, 2nd Marriages, and Codependency

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 27:18


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.

#014 Long distance dating, sex, and expectations

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2019 38:51


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.

#013 Husbands as the Spiritual Leader and Wives Giving Them Room To Do So

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 23:40


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.

#012 Blending Families and Learning to Love

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 21:56


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.

#011 Leave a Legacy, Set Priorities, and Be Present

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2019 16:58


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.

#010 Learn everything you need to know about the Real Life Marriage retreat!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 18:11


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.

#009 Becoming a young widow after a battle with cancer

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 46:53


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.

#008 Young Love, Twins, and Special Needs

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 23:42


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.

#007 What does it mean to be talking but not communicating?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 23:26


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.

#006 Can you talk without communicating?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 31:35


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.

#005 Castle Part 2 Recap

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 20:33


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.

#004 When life circumstances force you to reevaluate your marriage.

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 29:36


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.

#003 Castle Interview Recap

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 10:46


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.

#002 Navigating a blended family and healing heart wounds while falling in love

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 20:17


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.

#001 Real Life Marriage

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 18:56


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.

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