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In this podcast we discuss relationships in marriage, family and beyond. Michael and Detra Carter are marriage veterans who have a desire to help others experience fulfillment in their relationships. Relationships are hard work and should be a priority. These discussions will help you navigate the waters of insecurity and frustration and hopefully guide you to a place of peaceful fulfillment in your own relationship. Contact us at savingusmd@gmail.com

Michael & Detra Carter


    • Aug 13, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 41 EPISODES

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    The Saving Us podcast is truly a gem in the podcasting world. It offers such profound and thought-provoking content that I find myself eagerly awaiting each new episode. This podcast tackles the complexities of relationships with grace, honesty, and humor, making it an absolute delight to listen to. Whether you're in a relationship or simply interested in understanding human connection better, this podcast has something for everyone.

    One of the best aspects of The Saving Us podcast is its ability to dive deep into the intricacies of relationships. The hosts, Michael and Detra Carter, have a knack for getting their guests to open up and share their stories with vulnerability and authenticity. Each episode feels like an intimate conversation with close friends, as they discuss topics ranging from love and marriage to friendship and personal growth. The insights shared by the guests are incredibly relatable and offer valuable lessons that can be applied to various types of relationships.

    Another highlight of this podcast is its diverse range of guests. Michael and Detra do an exceptional job at bringing in individuals from different backgrounds, perspectives, and stages of life. This diversity adds depth to the discussions and allows listeners to gain valuable insights from a variety of experiences. From long-lasting marriages to newly formed connections, there is always something new to learn from these fascinating stories.

    While the Saving Us podcast excels in many areas, it does have some minor drawbacks. Occasionally, episodes can feel slightly repetitive or lack a clear structure. Some listeners may prefer a more organized format that follows a specific theme or outline for each episode. Additionally, there are moments when certain topics could benefit from further exploration or deeper analysis. However, these minor flaws do not detract significantly from the overall quality and value provided by this podcast.

    In conclusion, The Saving Us podcast is an absolute must-listen for anyone interested in relationships and human connection. Its authentic conversations, diverse cast of guests, and insightful discussions make it both enjoyable and enlightening. Whether you're looking for tips on maintaining a healthy relationship, seeking advice on navigating the complexities of love, or simply craving compelling stories that will make you reflect on your own connections, this podcast has it all. Don't miss out on this incredible source of entertainment and wisdom.



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    Latest episodes from Saving Us

    Dealing with Idiosyncrasies

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 36:00


    Welcome to another episode of the "Saving Us" podcast! In this episode, we're diving into the quirky, sometimes frustrating, but ultimately endearing idiosyncrasies that make each of us unique. Every marriage and relationship faces the challenge of accepting and embracing each other's little quirks. From peculiar habits to unexpected preferences, these traits can either drive us apart or bring us closer together. Join us as we explore how to navigate these differences with grace, patience, and understanding, all while trusting God's design for our relationship. Whether it's leaving socks around the house or needing everything in perfect order, let's learn how to love each other through it all. Tune in for practical tips, personal stories, and a biblical perspective on turning idiosyncrasies into opportunities for growth and deeper connection. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes on building strong, Christ-centered relationships! Michael is a certified life-coach linktr.ee/pastormike129

    Dealing With Financial Stress in Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 33:20


    In this episode of 'Saving Us,' we dive into the challenges of financial stress within relationships and marriages. Join us as we explore practical strategies to handle financial pressures as a team, strengthen your bond, and trust in God's provision. Whether you're struggling to make ends meet or looking to build a more secure financial future together, this episode offers valuable insights and faith-based guidance to help you navigate financial stress with grace and unity. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will bring you closer as a couple and closer to God's plan for your lives. Michael is a Certified Christian Life Coach https://linktr.ee/pastormike129

    How to Deal with Boomerang Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 46:09


    Tune in to this episode of Saving Us where empty nesters receive a surprise visit from an adult child whose life hasn't gone as planned, prompting questions about how long they should stay: a year, two years, or indefinitely? Linktree: https://linktr.ee/savinguspodcast?utm...

    Grieving Together & Supporting Each Other

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 33:28


    In this episode of "Saving Us," we delve into the challenging yet essential topic of handling loss and grief as a couple. Join us as we discuss practical ways to provide mutual support, navigate emotional hardships, and strengthen your relationship during times of sorrow. Whether you're currently experiencing a loss or want to be prepared for the future, this episode offers valuable insights and encouragement for couples facing grief together. Michael is a Certified Christian Life Coach https://linktr.ee/pastormike129

    Mental Health and Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 42:41


    In this episode of 'Saving Us,' we dive into the crucial topic of mental health in relationships. We explore key signals to watch for in your partner that may indicate a mental health issue and discuss practical ways you can offer support. Tune in to learn how to strengthen your bond and navigate these challenges together. Michael is a Certified Christian Life Coach https://linktr.ee/pastormike129

    The Five Love Languages

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 43:00


    In this episode we discuss our love language and the importance of knowing what it is in a relationship.

    The Role of Community and Support Systems

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 40:43


    In this episode, we delve into the vital role that community and support networks play in nurturing and sustaining healthy relationships. Through personal stories and shared experiences, we explore how various forms of community have enriched our journey as a couple. Michael is a certified life coach, cousing on personal development, career coaching and spiritual/pastoral coaching. More info at: www.michaelcarterspeaks.com

    Setting Healthy Boundaries With Technology

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 43:29


    In this episode we explore the impact of technology on personal relationships. We discuss both the positive and negative effects, such as how digital communication can enhance connections but also lead to misunderstandings and reduced face-to-face interactions. Practical tips are provided on balancing online and offline interactions to foster stronger, more meaningful connections.

    Exploring Relationships in Filipino Culture | Interview with Albert & Aileen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 21:01


    In this episode, join us as we dive into the intricacies of relationships in Filipino culture with our special guests, Albert & Aileen. We discuss how relationships begin and evolve in the Philippines, contrasting these experiences with those in American culture. From courtship traditions to family dynamics, discover the unique aspects that shape love and partnership in the Filipino community. Don't miss this insightful and heartwarming conversation!

    Celebrating Milestones

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 42:21


    Is it beneficial to celebrate milestone in a relationship (anniversaries, graduations, promotions, etc.?)

    We're Baaack

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 29:06


    Welcome back to Saving Us! In our latest episode, aptly titled 'We're Back,' join us as we catch up on the past couple of years. From personal journeys to professional endeavors, we're diving into what kept us busy and how it's shaped our perspectives. Tune in as we share our experiences and rekindle the conversations aimed at making a positive impact on the world. Let's pick up where we left off and continue saving us, together.

    Our Health Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 38:11


    This week we discuss Detra's journey through her first ever operation (more like a procedure); and the importance of leading a healthy life.

    Family & Finance Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 41:03


    We continue our discussion on finances and marriage with Ron and Ashley Capuyan. Financial literacy can help you focus on getting the best out of your marriage relationship. You can contact Ron & Ashley at rdfs4u@gmail.com

    Our Love Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 34:07


    A discussion on how we met and what led us to where we are today

    Family & Finance Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 38:11


    One of the leading causes of stress in a marriage, and even divorce, is finances. Ron and Ashley Capuyan discuss how financial literacy can help! Ron & Ashley are starting Realized Dreams Financial Services You can reach them at rdfs4u@gmail.com

    Our Love Journey Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 30:17


    A discussion around the first 5 years of marriage. If you've been married for a while, how is your relationship different now than it was the first 5 years of marriage?

    Dropping Of The Last Child at College

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 30:11


    Time to be empty nesters! Better Sweet!

    Your List vs Your Reality

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 36:03


    Do you (or did you) have a list of things you want in your significant other? What were those things and did you get everything you wanted?

    How Your Vocation Affects Your Relationship

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 33:45


    How does the career (or job) you've chosen affect your significant other - or how does their career affect you?

    Celebrating our 23rd Anniversary! How have we changed in 23 yrs?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2021 25:58


    We're celebrating our 23rd Anniversary. What have we learned about ourselves (and each other) in 23 years? How has your long term relationship changed you over the years?

    Navigating Political Conversations at Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 30:52


    How do you navigate political conversations in the workplace? Do you engage? Or do you excuse yourself? Let us know your thoughts!

    Experiencing God Moments or Coincidences

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 36:56


    Do you believe those moments in your life are "God" moments? Moments of destiny? Or coincidences?

    Talking to Your Kids About Sex

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 36:03


    What is an appropriate age to talk to your kids about sex. How detailed should you get? We discuss this topic in this edition of Saving Us

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 27:29


    Do you find that it’s hard to make decisions? What goes into your decision making process? Today we talk with our daughter who is facing some tough decision making.

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Living Your Dreams At Any Age

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 40:28


    In this episode we talk about learning how to pivot and adjust our dreams. Have your dreams changed as you've gotten older? Comment below!

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Goals, Dreams and Plans

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 33:50


    Sometimes reaching your goals and realizing your dreams can be much harder or take longer than you would like. How do you react when that happens? Do you push through, or give up?

    Taking A Break

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 20:04


    Has busyness, responsibilities, work, kids or other things kept you from spending time with the one you love? Maybe you need to take a break from the grind and spend some unhindered time together. What do you do to take a break and getaway?

    Episode 14 - What's On Your Mind?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 31:55


    It's been a crazy year for all or us! As we near the end of 2020, what's on your mind?

    Episode 13 The Business of Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 40:44


    How are you adjusting to 2020? What challenges are you facing and what is it that keeps you going?

    Episode 12 Having a Mission in Your Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 30:59


    If you are married, do you think you and your spouse have a purpose (other than to love each other :) ) for being together? Why or why not? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

    Episode 11 Blended Families Pt 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 13:52


    Blended families are both common and at times difficult to navigate. In this episode we talk to our youngest children by zoom to get their thoughts on growing up in a blended family.

    Episode 10 Is Your Spouse Your Friend

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 42:14


    How important to you is it that your spouse be your friend; what about "best friend?" Do you think you HAVE to be friends before you enter a serious relationship? Give us a like and let us know your thoughts in the comments!

    Episode 9 Courting or Dating

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 31:06


    Is there a difference in "courting" and "dating"? What does "dating" mean to you and how important is it? Let us know your thoughts on "courting" and or "dating."

    Episode 8 - Preparing to be Empty Nesters

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 24:07


    In this episode, we discuss us preparing to be "empty nesters" and how that changes us. If you're an empty nester, or preparing to be on, please comment on your experience!

    Episode 7 Finding the Love of Your Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 42:10


    In this episode we are discussing finding the love of your life. Is there someone for everyone? Is that even a thing? Is there one specific person for you? And when you find someone, how do you know that this person is THE ONE? Or does it even matter?

    Episode 6 - Loving Your In-Laws

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 25:18


    We are discussing the positive and negative effects in-laws have on your marriage. When you get married, you marry a whole tribe, not just your spouse. When you have in-law problems, you have marriage problems.

    Episode 5 - Getting Married Early or Late?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 30:03


    Are there any advantages or disadvantages to getting married early in life or waiting until you're a little more established? Marriage is a decision you don't want to rush into. Ultimately, it depends on factors like your personality, your goals, your purpose in life, and even things like where you live and how you were raised. You'll have to make the final decision, but let's discuss some pros and cons.

    Episode 4 Blended Families Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 28:26


    In today’s episode, we are going to continue our discussion on Blended Families – Soups or Salads And specifically, how blended families affect the children. In our previous episode on blended families, we stated that stepfamily studies suggest about 60 to 70 percent of marriages involving children from a previous marriage fail. Since about 46% of marriages are what we consider to be nuclear families, that means 54% of families are some kind of alternate families.

    Episode 3 Blended Families Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 25:36


    Even though blended families are very common, there are still challenges that affect both the marriage and the children if there are any. They can be soups or salads. Are they soup where you can't really tell what's in it, but it still tastes good, or salads, where every thing is tossed together and you can still see all of the individual parts? Either way, they can be successful with a little work.

    Episode 2 Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 30:23


    Men and Women are different. How they approach relationships is different also. Understanding how your boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, approaches your relationship may help you understand them. Most of us want to be understood. Someone once said that "Maturity is not when we start speaking big things, it's when we start understanding small things.

    Episode 1 Getting to Know Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 25:27


    In this first episode of Saving Us, we're going to talk a little bit about who we are and why we're doing this podcast. We will discuss friendship in marriage and the thought of being empty-nesters.

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