The Marriage Adventure

Replacing negative feelings toward our spouse with positive ones is possible! In part 2 of 4 episodes, we discuss the role of attunement in successful marriages. Discussed in this episode: – Planting a new tree with a positive attitude. – Negative and Positive Sentiment Override. – Gifting a Private Marriage Retreat to your adult married […] The post EP// 122: Marks of a Successful Marriage, Part 2 first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

Do you know of couples who just make marriage look easy? In part 1 of 4 episodes, we begin a discussion on the marks of a successful marriage. Discussed in this episode: – Are happy couples faking it? – Gift a marriage intensive to a couple who needs.  www.themarriageadventure.com/support – Gottman research shows that happy couples […] The post EP// 121: Marks of a Successful Marriage, Part 1 first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

Comparison makes us miserable, while thankfulness leads to joy. In today's episode, we discuss how to develop a grateful heart this Thanksgiving.  Discussed in this episode: – The “bat man.” – Adjust your focus. – The Law of Happiness by Dr. Henry Cloud – The 10% bump. – “Thanksgiving Fun Facts” – “Comparison is the […] The post EP//120: The Thankful Marriage first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

Let's face it. The holiday season can be stressful! In today's episode, we discuss what makes the stretch from Thanksgiving to Christmas so difficult and how to approach it in your marriage.  Discussed in today's episode: – The Instant Pot Christmas gift. – Life in a pressure cooker. – Americans average  spending almost $1000 on […] The post EP//119: The Holiday Conversation first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

Most football teams have a person designated to keep the players and coaches off the field during games. In today's episode, we discuss the importance of having a “get back” coach in your life. In today's episode: -Kirby Smart's Get Back Coach –The Art of the Get Back Coach –“Do You Know YourGen Z Slang?” […] The post EP//118: The “Get Back” Coach first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

We live in an age of an exponential explosion of technology. Today, we're discussing how it distracts us from relationships and what we can do about it. Discussed in today's episode: -All things fall and football! –80% agree that technoference is a societal problem. -62% agree it's a problem in their family. –Marriage Adventure Private […] The post EP//117: Digitally Distracted Marriage first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

We have been heartbroken watching the images coming out of Israel following the October 7th attack by Hamas. In today's episode, we discuss what's happening in Israel and how it relates to the marriage relationship. Discussed in today's episode: -Israel is the same people group from the Bible. -The church has not replaced Israel. -Are […] The post EP//116: Israel & My Marriage first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

Is the Bible still relevant for daily living? In today's episode, we share how God's word came alive for our family through a recent miracle. In today's episode: – Cool weather and front porch devotions. – God still heals! – Daily investments of God's word will begin to pay off. – Vulnerability with our kids. […] The post EP//115: Front Porch Devotions first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

Where do we start when we see our spouse is not living as their best self and affecting our marriage, children, and the people around them? In today's episode, we discuss the power of prayer to change our spouse's heart. Discussed in today's episode: – Things I want to change about my spouse. – Get […] The post EP//114: How To Change My Spouse first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

In a healthy relationship, both people are free to fully be themselves and express themselves. In today's podcast, we discuss how to encourage each other to live in our God-given “voices.” In today's episode: – Interdependence vs codependency – Gen Z Slang – What makes you uniquely “you” – The 5 Voices Assessment – Guardian, […] The post EP// 113: Free To Be Me first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

In marriage, it's common to feel like some things aren't fair. In today's episode, we discuss keeping score in marriage and what's really behind “fair.” In today's episode: – The kids keep score of chores. – What I am really saying when I say, “It's not fair!” – Marriage Rescue Intensive – Luke 9:23-27 – […] The post EP//112: It's Not Fair! first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

If God can revive a nation that has been scattered and bring them back into their land after almost two thousand years, can He revive your dead marriage? In today's episode, we parallel God's faithfulness to keep His promise to a nation and to us. In today's episode: – Family devotions. – Israel's rebirth as […] The post EP// 111: Reviving a Dead Marriage first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

Do you “think to speak” or “speak to think?” On today's episode, we discuss the difference between the tendency to process internally or externally.  In this episode: – The Marriage Adventure Private Retreats – Good communication doesn't mean no conflict. – Organizing thoughts aloud. – James 1:19, listening before you speak. – Proverbs 18:13 – […] The post EP// 110: Internal Vs External Processors first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

Building trust in a relationship takes time, yet it can be lost in a moment. In today's episode, we discuss the process of rebuilding broken trust. Discussed in today's episode: – Repairing a broken arm. – Gifting trust vs starting at a deficit. – “Do You Know Your Gen Z Slang?” – Deal thoroughly with […] The post EP// 109: Rebuilding Trust first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

In marital conflict, many times we allow ourselves to believe that our spouse is the enemy. However, if we dig a little deeper, we'll see that there's an enemy that's way more deceptive and evil. This is why we must know our enemy! In today's episode: -Bonnie vs the bugs –“I can't win a war […] The post EP//108: Know Your Enemy first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

It's often difficult to take responsibility when we're in the middle of marital conflict. In today's episode, we discuss the tendency to choose shaming ourselves or blaming others.  In today's episode: – What just happened?? –Raising Emotionally Strong Boys: Tools Your Son Can Build on For Life by David Thomas –Marriage Adventure Weekend at Simple […] The post EP//107: The Shame/Blame Game first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

Having discovered their own purpose, they now have a passion to teach and inspire other couples to live purpose-focused, rather than problem-focused. In today's episode, we interview John Maxwell certified Coaches, teachers, and authors, Greg & Julie Gormon. In today's episode: -A couple on mission. -Lightning Round with Greg & Julie. -Fighting passionately daily. -Change […] The post EP//106: Greg & Julie Gormon Interview first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

The world places an emphasis on self-esteem. In today's episode, we discuss how having a proper view of ourselves through God's eyes will affect our marriage relationship. In today's episode: -What do you see in the mirror? -Stupid Fun Facts -How I view myself affects how I treat others. -Self-esteem vs God's view. -Improper view […] The post EP//105: How I See Me first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

The lens we view our spouse through will affect how we treat them. In today's episode, we ask, “What if I could see my spouse through God's eyes?” In this episode: -Scratched glasses. -Rose-colored glasses. –Reset Intensives. -We are “image-bearers.” –Genesis 1:26-27 – How to Worship a King, by Zach Neese – 1 Cor. 6:9-11 -How would […] The post EP//104: How I See You first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

When we're newlyweds, staying connected is easy, but the longer we're married the more difficult it is to stay connected. In today's episode, we discuss how to avoid drifting apart as you navigate life. In today's episode: – Kayaking -Snackelbox – “Do you know your 80s?” – Be intentional to pursue each other – Keep […] The post EP//103: Avoiding The Drift first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

“Til death do us part” is a long time. In today's episode we discuss how it's possible to sustain love over a lifetime. In today's episode: -The death of a bean bush. -Sustaining love over a lifetime. –Rescue & Reset Intensives. -Connected to the vine. –John 15:5 -Exchanging my life for Christ's. -Abide with Christ. […] The post EP//102: Empowered to Love first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

Does your spouse need undivided attention to feel like you're connected? In today's episode, we wrap up our series on the 5 Love Languages by discussing Quality Time. In today's episode: -Love Languages by State. -Defining “quality time.” -Understanding “south GA” accents. -Jesus modeled Quality Time. –Luke 5:16 –Mark 1:35 -Establish eye contact. -Be interested […] The post EP//101: Loving Through Quality Time first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

-It's our 100th episode! Wow, time flies! On today's episode, we'll look back at lessons we've learned over the past three years. We also have a HUGE announcement about exciting things happening at THE MARRIAGE ADVENTURE. Discussed in today's episode: – Things that turn 100 this year. – Lessons God taught us over the past […] The post EP//100: Episode 100 & A Big Announcement first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

Does your spouse want to hold hands in public, sit close, and cuddle on the couch? Their love language is likely physical touch. In today's episode, we discuss how to... The post EP// 99: Loving Through Touch first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

Can a thoughtful gift really express love to your spouse? In today's episode, we discuss practical ways to speak the “love language” of gifts.  Discussed in today's episode: – A... The post EP//98: Loving Through Gifts first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

If your spouse feels loved when you vacuum the floors, their love language may be Acts of Service. In today's episode, we discuss practical ways you show your spouse love... The post EP//97: Loving Through Service first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

Words can build up or cut to the quick. In today's episode, we discuss how to encourage a spouse whose primary love language is words of affirmation. Discussed in today's... The post EP//96: Loving Through Words first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

Jesus went to extremes to make His love known for us. In today's episode, we discuss what it could look  like if we love each other like Jesus loved us.... The post EP//95: Loving Like Jesus first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

Doing more than is expected, going above and beyond, seems like an odd concept in today's world. In this episode, we discuss what it means to go the extra mile... The post EP// 94: The Extra Mile first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

theDiscussed in today's episode: – Prepping taxes. – Living for the weekend…that's even more busy. – The Marriage Adventure Challenge – We can't escape responsibilities but we can mitigate the... The post EP//93: Mitigating the Mundane first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

Pruning back plants is a concept that all farmers, gardeners, and vinedressers understand. In this week's episode, we'll take this concept and apply it to our marriage relationship. Discussed in... The post EP//92: Pruning first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

What happens when you and your spouse are walking through different seasons? In today's episode, part 2 of 2, we discuss helping our spouse walk through a difficult season. Discussed... The post EP//91: Seasons, Part 2 first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

The changing of seasons can bring both blessings and challenges. In today's episode, we discuss what it looks like to recognize and navigate marriage when walking through a new season. ... The post EP//90: Seasons, Part 1 first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

In marriage, we will inevitably disappoint or wound each other. In today's episode, we discuss how to handle offenses and move forward in forgiveness.  In this episode: – Poor Colby!... The post EP//89: No Record of Wrongs first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

Valentine's Day is typically marked by cards, flowers, candy, and date night. In today's episode, we discuss other ways you and your spouse may prefer to express your love for... The post EP//88: Valentine's Day first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

Why do we get along great until we add one more thing? In today's episode, we discuss the “goods” and “bads” of  emotional triangulation. In Today's Episode: -Sammy gets jealous.... The post EP//87: Triangles first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

What does winning a College Football National Championship have to do with winning in marriage? In today's episode, we discuss going on the offensive when your marriage is being hunted... The post EP//86: Be the Hunter first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

Do you need hope in this new year? Join us in this episode as we share the big God story behind the journey we've been on leading us to a... The post EP//85: A New Adventure first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

Have you ever noticed how some people seem naturally easier to get along with than others? In today's episode, we discuss what a “pleasing” personality can bring to a marriage... The post EP//84: Are You Pleasant? first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

Ever wish you had a clear-cut pathway to address some of the issues that cause you to feel disconnected from your spouse? There's a book for that! In today's episode,... The post EP//83: The Invitation, Interview with Bethann Miller & Amy Velarde first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

Are you meticulous while your spouse is a little messy? In today's episode, we discuss managing personality differences in your relationship when your organizational skills don't quite match up. Discussed... The post EP//82: Are You Organized? first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

One likes to go out, while the other prefers time at home. In today's episode, we discuss how preferences for social interaction affect relationships. Discussed in this episode: -Bonnie hates... The post EP//81: Are You Social? first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

Is there a deeper meaning of marriage than you think? In today's episode, we discuss principles from Ephesians 5 and why they matter in our marriage. -Goodbye Clover –Ephesians 5:21-33... The post EP//80: Marriage 101- The Meaning of Marriage first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

We love, protect, provide for, and nurture them for 18-plus years, only to give them away to someone else. In today's episode, we discuss the call to empower our adult... The post EP//79: Letting Them Launch first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

Getting married is exciting, but the process of leaving our family to become one with a stranger is not as easy as it may seem. In today's episode, we discuss... The post EP//78: Marriage 101, Leave & Cleave first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

Loving your spouse in health isn't always easy. But, what if you had to walk with your spouse through a prolonged illness or a devastating trauma? In today's episode, we... The post EP//77: The Road to Recovery, Interview with Josh & Kristy Webb first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

Marriage vows are a blind covenant two people make to weather the highs and lows of the rest of their lives together. In today's episode, we discuss caring for each... The post EP//76: In Sickness and In Health first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

Can I really trust my heart when it comes to love? Today, we wrap up a 4 part series as we talk about the source of genuine connection with our... The post EP//75: Staying Connected, Part 4: Love first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

A healthy friendship and emotional intimacy create a foundational bond for an even deeper connection in marriage- sex! In today's episode, part 3 of 4, we discuss physically staying connected... The post EP//74: Staying Connected, Part 3: Physical first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

Friendship is foundational, but it should lead to a deeper connection between husband and wife. In today's episode, Part 2 of 4, we discuss the ingredients and barriers to emotional... The post EP//73: Staying Connected, Part 2: Emotions first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

Research has shown that couples who have a great friendship experience a higher percentage overall of marital satisfaction. In today's episode, Part 1 of 4, we discuss the vital role... The post EP//72: Staying Connected, Part 1: Friendship first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.