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Send us Fan MailCasual faith sounds harmless until it starts reshaping your conscience. We sit down and talk honestly about the fear of the Lord and why it is not panic, paranoia, or an angry-God mindset. For us, it's reverence, awe, and a real awareness of God's holiness that shows up most in private, when nobody is watching and no one is clapping for you.We get practical about what that reverence produces: integrity, quick obedience, humility, and strong guardrails that keep your marriage, your mind, and your leadership from drifting. We share personal stories about early church “reverence moments,” the difference between religious fear and mature holiness, and why Proverbs says the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. If you've ever wondered how good people slowly slide into compromise, we name the small steps that lead there and the safeguards that stop it early.Then we go to the passages many people skip. We talk about Uzzah touching the ark, Ananias and Sapphira lying about an offering, and what those stories reveal about treating God's presence as holy instead of common. We also address the online culture of tearing down pastors and churches, the warning in Korah's rebellion, and what Scripture actually means by blasphemy. We close with a clear list of ways to grow in the fear of the Lord through Scripture, worship, repentance, community, and remembering who God is.Subscribe for new conversations every Thursday, share this with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What part of this message challenged you most?GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

Send us Fan MailA marriage can be stable on paper and still feel strangely far apart at home. We're talking about the slow drift: the subtle, gradual disconnect that happens when life gets loud, schedules take over, and the relationship starts running on autopilot. If you've ever thought, “Nothing is technically wrong, but something feels off,” this conversation is your wake-up call and your roadmap back. We get personal about what drift looked like in our own marriage after 27 years, including how stress, travel, shifting health seasons, and changing intimacy needs can create distance without either person meaning to. We break down why couples often hide these struggles, how assumptions spiral when communication goes quiet, and why “good enough” is one of the most dangerous places a relationship can live. We also talk about honoring each other's different workloads without belittling, because respect fuels emotional safety. Then we go practical with marriage advice you can use immediately: weekly family meetings with a real agenda, date nights that bring fun back, affection that isn't only about sex, and honest conversations that repair small hurts before they harden into walls. We also share why faith matters here: when we put God back at the center, we regain perspective, grace, and the power to pivot through every season together. If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a couple you love, and leave a review so more marriages can stop the drift.GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

Send us Fan MailThe most dangerous prisons don't have bars, they have beliefs. Ken and Tabatha Claytor go straight at the core of spiritual warfare: the lies that shape how we see ourselves, how we see God, and what we think is possible. We talk about deliverance in a way that's both biblical and practical, not just a moment in a corner somewhere, but the everyday freedom that happens when you replace deception with truth.We unpack why you can accept Christ and still feel bound, and why deliverance can be both an event and a process. Tabitha shares personal examples of identity lies that kept her living small, from feeling like a mistake to believing certain opportunities “weren't for people like me.” Ken challenges a common spiritual trap too: treating God's forgiveness like permission to keep sinning, instead of pairing confession with repentance and real change. Along the way we explain how Satan's subtle strategy works, why “Did God really say?” still wrecks people today, and how wrong beliefs create wrong outcomes in mental health, healing, finances, and relationships.Then we get very specific. We name ten common lies like “you're not enough,” “God forgot you,” “you'll never change,” “your past defines you,” and “you're alone,” and we counter each one with Scripture, identity in Christ, and real declarations you can speak out loud. We also pray to renounce lies, uproot strongholds, and open our hearts to the truth of God's Word. If you need hope for your marriage, your mind, your body, or your future, this conversation is a reset.Subscribe, share this with someone who needs freedom, and leave a review so more people can find the truth that makes us free.GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

Join Paul Drury (Life Source Ministries) as he brings a message called 'God Calls You As He Sees You'.-FOLLOW US ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alivewexford/ ➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALIVEwexford/ ➤ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliveWexford

Send us Fan MailYour words are doing more than describing your life. They're shaping it. Ken and Tabatha Claytor dig into the Scripture “your sons and your daughters shall prophesy” and make a bold case that prophecy isn't reserved for a select few with a title. It's a Spirit-empowered way for everyday believers to speak God's truth with faith, authority, and love, whether you're navigating marriage stress, parenting worries, a hard workplace, or a health report you didn't want. We unpack the difference between the office of a prophet and the gift of prophecy, then walk through what prophecy looks like in the New Testament: strengthening, encouragement, and comfort. You'll hear why the written Word of God must anchor every prophetic word, how to test what people say “God told me,” and why accountability in the local church keeps the prophetic from getting weird or harmful. We also break down foretelling versus forthtelling, including the powerful Ezekiel 37 picture of speaking life into dry bones. Tabatha shares a personal testimony of freedom after years of depression, including the practical steps that helped her rebuild: studying healing and identity scriptures, declaring God's promises daily, and learning to resist oppressive spiritual attack with confidence. We close with five clear ways to grow in prophetic sensitivity: stay rooted in Scripture, pray consistently, remove constant noise, stay humble, and test every word. If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review. What's one promise you're ready to start speaking over your life today?GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

Join Enda Long as he talks about how the Lord has enough for us!-FOLLOW US ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alivewexford/ ➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALIVEwexford/ ➤ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliveWexford

Send us Fan MailWhat do you do when you still love your spouse, but you honestly do not like them right now? We go straight into the real-life stuff couples actually fight about: lights left on, shoes where they “shouldn't” be, house rules, and that moment when a simple reminder suddenly sounds like disrespect. We laugh, but we also get serious about how tiny irritations can grow into contempt when we turn a habit into a verdict on someone's character. From there, we unpack a marriage truth that saves relationships: love and like are different. When people say they have “fallen out of love,” we believe the fastest path back is often rebuilding like. We talk about intentional ways to do that in a long-term marriage, like choosing shared activities again, creating new experiences like you did while dating, and changing the inner narrative you repeat about your spouse. Instead of building a case against them all day, we practice building a case for them, which changes how we show up at home. We also ground everything in Christian marriage principles, including agape love from 1 Corinthians 13: love as a choice, love as a commitment, love that forgives, keeps no record of wrong, and believes the best. We share practical relationship advice you can use immediately: get curious instead of frustrated, name unmet needs, close emotional distance with small conversations, seek counseling or pastoral support without shame, and pray honestly for God to soften your heart. If you want faith-based marriage help that stays practical, this one is for you. Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so more couples can find the support.GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

Send us Fan MailWhat if the next breakthrough in your marriage is something simple you can do this week at home, not a huge speech or a dramatic reset? We sit down for a Valentine's week conversation that gets practical fast, sharing five real-world ways a wife can care for her husband in a way that changes the atmosphere of the whole house.We start with honor, because respect is not fluff, it is fuel. From how you greet each other to the tiny “family culture” moments like dinner routines and even the last piece of cake, we talk about how honor communicates value and helps a man feel safe, seen, and welcomed at home. We also address a common tension: when home management turns into control. We share why family meetings matter, how to get buy-in on rules, and why a husband's need to decompress is not rejection, it is often how he resets to lead and love well.Then we lean into service, including Tabatha's “Ken's night” idea, and how serving each other builds momentum instead of scorekeeping. We also talk candidly about intimacy, why “enjoy sex often” is a relationship principle, and why many husbands feel deeply loved when a wife initiates sometimes. We close with a truth that gets missed in so many marriage conversations: caring for yourself is caring for your marriage, because your health, confidence, and emotional stability affect the entire home.If this helps you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more couples can find these marriage and relationship tools.GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

Join Sherrie Saltzgaber from Beltway Park Church, as she talks about how we should Seek The Lord!-FOLLOW US ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alivewexford/ ➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALIVEwexford/ ➤ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliveWexford

Send us Fan MailWhat if the biggest breakthrough in your marriage is waiting on the other side of real leadership at home? Ken and Tabitha Claytor sit down for a direct, honest conversation aimed at husbands, future husbands, and anyone who wants a healthier Christian marriage. We talk to the man who's doing his best and also to the man who's stuck, tired, isolated, or never had a model for what faithful, strong, tender love even looks like.We unpack why men need other men, why isolation quietly sabotages families, and how fatherhood and spiritual covering shape identity. Then we tackle the hot topic with clarity: biblical headship is responsibility, not control. It is not about value or power. It is about carrying the weight, listening well, choosing humility, and creating a home atmosphere that feels safe. We also challenge the “I pay the bills, I don't cheat” mindset and explain why a wife still may not feel seen, honored, desired, or emotionally secure.You'll hear practical marriage advice for men you can apply today: how to be emotionally present, protect her heart, serve in simple ways, pursue her again, and lead spiritually without turning it into performative religion. We close with a list of ten concrete ways to love your wife like Christ loves the church, plus a prayer for men to pick up their crown and lead with integrity. If this helps you, subscribe, share it with a man you care about, and leave a review so more families can find it.GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

Join Angela Long as he talks about 'Access All Areas'.-FOLLOW US ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alivewexford/ ➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALIVEwexford/ ➤ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliveWexford

Join Pastor Randy Turner from Beltway Park Church, as he talks about the word 'Hineni' which translates 'Here Am I'.-FOLLOW US ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alivewexford/ ➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALIVEwexford/ ➤ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliveWexford

Join Enda Long as he brings a message called 'Stop Pushing, Start Pulling'!-FOLLOW US ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alivewexford/ ➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALIVEwexford/ ➤ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliveWexford

Join Enda Long as he talks about how God how 'The Table Is Set'!-FOLLOW US ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alivewexford/ ➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALIVEwexford/ ➤ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliveWexford

Join Enda Long as he talks about how our words have power!-FOLLOW US ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alivewexford/ ➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALIVEwexford/ ➤ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliveWexford

Send us Fan MailMost couples don't break because they stop loving each other. They break because they stop feeling connected, and one of the fastest places that disconnection shows up is sexual intimacy. We go straight at the uncomfortable question many married Christians whisper but rarely say out loud: why does sex in marriage so often drift into frustration, avoidance, pressure, or a roommate vibe?We unpack God's design for sex with clarity and zero shame: yes, it's for procreation, but it's also for intimacy and real enjoyment. Tabitha shares how misconceptions, sexual trauma, and body insecurity can train your mind and body to shut down, and what it looks like to heal and renew your thinking so sex becomes safe, holy, and life-giving again. We also talk about how seasons like babies, stress, menopause, cancer recovery, and hormones affect libido, and when it's wise to get medical help instead of suffering in silence.Then we get practical about communication, feedback, and learning each other's needs without ego or judgment. We explain why talking outside the bedroom matters, how emotional intimacy fuels physical intimacy, and how to stop using sex as a weapon. If you want a healthier Christian marriage, stronger connection, and a sex life that reflects covenant instead of conflict, this conversation gives you a roadmap.Subscribe, share this with a married friend, and leave a review so more couples can find help. What's one change you could make this week to fight for intimacy?GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

Send us Fan MailWhat if the tension in your home isn't proof you married the wrong person, but proof you're fighting the wrong enemy? We get real about spiritual warfare in marriage, and we start with a mindset shift that can change everything: it's not husband versus wife, it's two people standing together against division, bitterness, and deception.We open up about our own early years, including the ugly patterns that too many couples normalize: resentment, the silent treatment, manipulation, withholding intimacy, flirting, and the slow drift into emotional distance. We talk about why covenant matters, why “divorce is an option” quietly erodes trust, and how spiritual maturity shapes emotional maturity. We also share why marriage mentoring, counseling, and becoming a lifelong learner isn't extra credit, it's how you build a marriage that lasts through storms.Then we break down the enemy's most common tactics and what to do about them: division through distraction and busyness, bitterness and unforgiveness that becomes a foothold, temptation and sexual immorality as a lure, spiritual apathy that cools your fire, and miscommunication that creates confusion. We get practical about streamlining life with kids, creating a safe space for honest feelings, and fighting for unity without pretending pain isn't real. We also touch on isolation and generational patterns, because what runs in a family doesn't have to run your future.If this helps you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so more couples can find these tools. What was your biggest takeaway?GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

Send us Fan MailA marriage can look fine on the outside while quietly getting torn down from the inside by one habit: a critical inner dialogue. We get honest about what happens when you replay a moment, assume the worst, and start building a case against the person you love. If you've ever thought “What did they mean by that?” and felt the rabbit hole open up, this conversation gives you a better way forward. We talk about what it means to defend your spouse to yourself and why that kind of mental discipline is a form of maturity. We share how fault finding chips away at respect, emotional safety, and physical intimacy, and why attraction struggles often start long before the bedroom, in the thoughts you repeatedly feed. You'll hear our real-life rhythm of praying for each other, why we don't force a “pray together” routine, and how daily intercession shifts your heart from irritation to empathy. We also lay out practical steps you can use immediately: catch the thought, replace irritation with interpretation, separate behavior from identity, practice daily gratitude, stop comparing, and communicate instead of stewing. Along the way, we anchor it with scriptures about love covering offenses and choosing what to focus on. If you want Christian marriage advice that's both spiritual and practical, this will help you build a healthier mindset and a stronger relationship. If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review. What's one critical thought you're ready to replace today?GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

Send us Fan MailKeeping a mental list of your spouse's mistakes feels like self-protection, but it quietly turns your home into a courtroom. When every argument pulls out old receipts, intimacy dies, progress feels impossible, and “I forgive you” starts sounding like a trap. We get honest about what list keeping really is: mentally recording mistakes, replaying past failures, storing hurt for future fights, and measuring your spouse by who they used to be instead of who they are becoming. We also dig into the deeper reason the list won't go away: the original wound never healed. That's why some couples describe a betrayal from five or ten years ago like it happened last week. We connect the dots between unforgiveness, negativity, and confirmation bias, and we challenge the habit of fault finding that makes you look for proof rather than pursue peace. Along the way, we ground the conversation in 1 Corinthians 13 and the idea that love keeps no record of wrongs, while still acknowledging a crucial truth: love and trust are not the same thing, and wise boundaries can coexist with real forgiveness. You'll walk away with practical steps to drop the list for good: forgive fully, stop rehearsing the offense, replace accusation with communication, separate patterns from moments, give credit for change, and ask God to heal the first hurt that started the scorekeeping. If you want a healthier marriage, a stronger emotional connection, and a future that isn't chained to the past, press play and do this with us. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more couples can find the help.GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

Send us Fan MailA bad marriage can feel like you're trapped in the same house with a stranger, stuck between “I don't want to leave” and “I can't do this anymore.” We go straight at that tension with humility and authority, because we've lived it. After 26 years of marriage and a rough start that nearly ended in divorce, we've learned that a struggling marriage is often less about “the wrong person” and more about missing tools, missing clarity, and missing spiritual covering.We talk through what “bad marriage” really means, from emotional distance and constant tension to loneliness, lack of intimacy, and repeated arguments. We also name the situations that require immediate outside help, including adultery, abuse, and abandonment, and why counseling and wise leadership matter. Then we challenge one of the biggest traps couples fall into: focusing all their energy on changing their spouse. You can't manipulate transformation, but you can take responsibility for your part, rebuild emotional safety, and choose respect when it would be easier to react.We also unpack faith as action, not wishful thinking. That includes building a war room prayer life, refusing the spirit of accusation in your home, and learning to speak life over your spouse and your future. Finally, we lay out seven biblical steps to help turn a bad season around: stop pretending, get clear on what's broken, own your part, stop fighting alone, rebuild safety, reintroduce God, and choose growth over escape.If you're looking for Christian marriage advice, biblical steps to save your marriage, and practical help for a struggling marriage, press play, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more couples can find it.GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

Send us Fan MailHurt has a way of sneaking into every relationship, and if we don't deal with it, it doesn't just fade. It hardens. Ken and Tabitha Claytor get honest about how emotional wounds, unmet expectations, betrayal, and disappointment can quietly turn into bitterness that reshapes your personality, drains your joy, and poisons your marriage, friendships, and faith.We talk through what hurt really is, why “church hurt” is often just people hurt, and how maturity means learning to stay grounded instead of running from every painful moment. Along the way, we share real stories, name the difference between reacting and responding, and explain how replaying pain without healing creates resentment, cynicism, suspicion, and withdrawal. If you've felt guarded, negative, or constantly bracing for the worst, we help you spot the signs of a bitter root before it spreads.Then we get practical and spiritual. We walk through eight clear steps for healing, including prayer, forgiveness without an apology, choosing safe people to process with, refusing a victim mindset, and using gratitude to starve bitterness. We close with a powerful prayer and daily declarations you can speak to break the cycle and move forward free.Subscribe, share this with someone who's carrying heavy hurt, and leave a review if it helps. What's one wound you're ready to stop replaying and finally heal?GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

This week, J.John is joined by Stuart Bell, whose ministry spans more than 50 years, beginning as the son of a Methodist local preacher and playing in a Christian band, The Advocates. What started with discipling young people grew into Alive Church, now across six locations, and the Ground Level Network, connecting around 80 churches with a vision to reach communities “from the Humber to the Wash.” In this conversation, Stuart reflects on what it means to “reinvent church” today, while also sharing from personal experience, including his book Mud in the Eye and the challenges of leading through difficult seasons and questions around healing.

Send us Fan MailSome battles don't start in your schedule, your bank account, or your relationships. They start as a thought you never challenge, a fear you keep feeding, or an offense you refuse to release. We talk about spiritual warfare with a steady head and a strong spine: not blaming the devil for every problem, but also not pretending the enemy isn't real or organized.We walk through what spiritual warfare actually looks like for believers, why the mind is such a target, and how deception can make a lie feel “obvious” while God's truth starts to sound questionable. Tabatha shares her personal story of being set free from depression after years of coping methods that helped but didn't cure. That testimony opens a bigger conversation about identity in Christ, spiritual authority, and why the Word of God matters when you're facing anxiety, discouragement, temptation, or confusion.We also get practical. We break down Ephesians 6 and the reality that our fight isn't against flesh and blood, then lay out clear tactics the enemy uses: offense, isolation, distraction, compromise, and weariness. We end with direct, faith-filled prayers to renounce depression, anxiety, addiction, fear, and any occult doors, plus steps to stay submitted to God, stay in community, speak truth out loud, and rest when you're tired. If you want a biblical, actionable guide to Christian spiritual warfare, deliverance, and resisting the devil, this conversation is for you.Subscribe for more, share this with someone who's in a fight, and if this helped you, leave a rating and review so more people can find it.GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

Send us Fan MailWe name the difference between healthy and unhealthy soul ties, then get honest about why certain relationships keep pulling us back even when they hurt. We walk through spiritual and practical steps to break ungodly connections and close with a renouncing prayer for healing and freedom. • defining soul ties as emotional, mental, and will-level bonding • healthy soul ties in marriage, family, mentorship, and godly friendship • unhealthy soul ties formed through manipulation, trauma bonding, and emotional dependence • Tabatha's testimony of breaking ties with words and obedience • how trauma and sexual abuse can create lingering attachment and shame • why sexual purity matters and how sexual sin creates bondage • how unbroken past connections can affect dating and marriage • signs you may have an unhealthy soul tie including comparison, guilt, confusion, and stalking social media • why people stay in toxic relationships and how self-worth gets targeted • safety, community, and practical help for leaving abusive relationships • a step-by-step framework to acknowledge, repent, forgive, cut access, renounce, and renew your mind • a guided renouncing prayer and declarations for peace, healing, and a clear path forward I want you to just take a moment, comment in the section below. Let us know the soul ties that you've had, how you've overcome them, what you need prayer for, and share this with other people. If you're new to our podcast, make sure you hit the subscribe button or the alert icon. You can get your tickets right now. And the website is in the show notes. GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

Send us Fan MailWe talk about why God promotes trustworthy people over simply gifted people, using David's life to show what a heart after God actually looks like under pressure. We unpack honor, repentance, private integrity, and worship as the habits that keep your heart clean when influence grows. • David's origin story as the overlooked shepherd anointed for leadership • why time with God shapes a worshipful heart • repentance as the key difference between David and Saul • honoring leadership offices without excusing sin • resisting gossip, slander, and platform-building through criticism • guarding your heart from a culture of demonizing and outrage • practical steps for a heart God can promote, including private integrity and serving first • healing from wounds so you don't bleed on innocent people • choosing obedience over popularity and worshiping through warfare If you enjoyed today, make sure that you subscribe if you're not subscribed already. GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

Send us Fan MailA marriage can look “fine” on paper and still feel dead in the day to day. If you're living in the same house but the air feels cold, the talks are short, trust is thin, and intimacy feels complicated, we want to give you real hope and real tools.We tell the truth about our own early years, including the season when Ken privately planned a divorce, the confusion and immaturity that made small issues feel unfixable, and how depression and anxiety impacted Tabitha's ability to connect. We also share what changed everything: inviting God into the center of the marriage and letting Him work on us first, not just “fix” our spouse. That shift is where healing starts, because a restored marriage is built on transformed hearts, not better arguments.From there, we get practical about marriage restoration: how to become the hero in the home, how to rebuild trust through consistent patterns instead of big promises, and how to communicate without attacking so you can finally talk about hard things without blowing up. We also dig into why many couples keep treating symptoms while the real root stays untouched, and why counseling, wisdom, and steady effort over time matter more than quick emotional moments.We close with five clear keys to heal a broken marriage and a prayer for anyone hanging on by a thread. If this helped you, subscribe, share it with someone who needs hope, and leave a comment with what stood out most so we can hear your story.GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

Send us Fan MailWe define hypocrisy as stage acting and name how it keeps us bound when our image matters more than our integrity. We connect the cost to marriage, family, and spiritual witness, then walk through clear steps and prayers that help us live honest and free. • Defining hypocrisy as pretending outwardly without inward growth • Freedom versus bondage through shame, guilt, insecurity, fear, and addiction • Separating real faith declarations from fake performance • Why hypocrisy harms marriages, kids, friendships, and our witness • Church as a hospital for honest people • How hypocrisy shows up in marriage through unequal standards • Acts 5 and the warning of Ananias and Sapphira • Couples conspiring to hide problems and why it backfires • Building wise accountability with trusted mentors and pastors • Signs of slipping into hypocrisy like defensiveness and people pleasing • Practical steps to get free including repentance and integrity • Renouncement prayer and a closing prayer for freedom make sure that you hit the subscribe button, hit the alert icon so that you can be the first to get the content. We want you to share today with other people. You can find all of that out at kenandabitha.com. GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

Send us Fan MailWe get real about how blame shifting turns a struggling marriage into a dead-end and why owning your part is the first move toward change. We connect Scripture, self-awareness, and practical habits so you can stop living as the victim in every story and start growing on purpose. • why every struggling relationship has blame shifting somewhere • what “own your part” looks like even when you feel 95% right • becoming the hero in the home instead of matching foolishness • what blame shifting sounds like in everyday arguments • Adam and Eve as the first blame shift • how victim mentality keeps people stuck • a candid talk on emotional abuse claims and getting wise counsel • the role of self-awareness and security in hard conversations • practical steps like reflecting, apologizing right, and seeking accountability • repentance as change not just confession Make sure that you share. If you're new to our podcast, hit the subscribe button. If you're on YouTube, hit the alert icon. Go over to Kenandtabatha.com. Get your ticket now. GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

Send us Fan MailA lot of men were never taught how to be a husband. You can be loyal, hardworking, and faithful, yet still leave your wife feeling alone in the same house. We get honest about the gap between providing and loving, and we talk about why isolation is one of the fastest ways a man loses his confidence, his clarity, and his ability to lead well.Ken and Tabitha Claytor unpack biblical marriage through a practical lens: headship is not dictatorship, it is responsibility. We explain what “covering” should feel like to a wife, why mutual submission takes strength, and how a husband's leadership really begins when he comes home. We also address a common blind spot in Christian relationships: paying bills and “not cheating” is not the finish line. A wife needs emotional safety, affection, attention, reassurance, quality time, and to feel chosen again and again.We also define spiritual leadership without the hype. It's not about performing religion, it's about seeking God, making wise decisions, setting vision for your family, and building shared goals and values so your home has a clear direction. Along the way, we call out the “nothing box” distractions that keep men stuck and we share 10 practical ways to love your wife with humility, tenderness, and Ephesians 5:25 self-sacrificial love.If you know a man who needs a reset, send this to him. Subscribe for new episodes every Thursday, share this with your circle, and leave a review so more marriages can find help.GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

Send us Fan Mail“Why am I still single?” can feel like a question with teeth, especially when everyone else's highlight reel is scrolling past your face. We get honest about the pressure, the loneliness, and the quiet fear that something must be wrong with you, then we confront the biggest lie head-on: you are not unworthy, undesirable, or behind. We believe your relationship status does not determine your value, and we want you grounded in that truth before you ever say yes to dating, engagement, or marriage.We also talk about what's making modern singleness harder: social media comparison, unrealistic expectations, and turning marriage into an idol. A spouse is a gift, not a savior, and expecting marriage to fix emptiness is a fast track to disappointment. Instead, we unpack how faith works while you wait, why God's timing matters, and how waiting can actually be preparation and protection. Sometimes what feels like rejection is God shielding you from the wrong person and shaping you for the right one.Then we get extremely practical with dating advice for Christians: stop letting loneliness choose your relationships, clarify boundaries, stop entertaining red flags, and stop dating potential. If you keep choosing the wrong person, we challenge you to bring wise voices into your process and let trusted counsel help you see what you've been missing. We also talk about “becoming who you want to marry” spiritually, emotionally, financially, and mentally, building a full life now, and keeping purity strong because your future deserves a healthy you.If this helped you breathe again, subscribe, share it with a friend who's waiting, and leave a review so more people can find the show.GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

Send us Fan MailWe challenge the quiet norm of “sucky sex” in marriage and lay out why God designs sex for intimacy, connection, and real enjoyment without shame. We share our own healing journey from trauma, body insecurity, and bad beliefs to a healthier sex life built on safety, communication, and mutual pleasure.nn• why many married couples settle for frustration and distancen• God's design for sex: procreation, intimacy and enjoymentn• renewing the mind after sexual abuse, shame and negative beliefsn• body confidence through pregnancy changes, cancer and surgery recoveryn• facing trauma triggers and retraining the body to experience safe touchn• rejecting duty-only sex and choosing mutual pleasure and curiosityn• communication that gathers “intel” without ego or judgmentn• why sexlessness fuels disconnection, resentment and temptationn• practical tools: talk outside the bedroom, build emotional intimacy daily, remove shame, protect boundaries and create healthy rhythmsnnWe want to hear from you on this one. Comment where your relationship is and questions that you might have. We'll do our best to get to those at some point.nSend us an email. If you're a social media person, tag us, let us know.GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

Send us Fan MailThe promotion you want might be carrying more than you think. We get honest about what “next level” really means, because promotion is not only a raise or a new title, it is pressure, visibility, responsibility, and accountability. If you've ever watched someone move up faster than you, felt stuck in your role, or wondered what leaders are actually looking for, this conversation is a clear, practical reset. We talk about promotable character and why trust beats talent when it's time to choose who advances. Ken and Tabitha unpack what it looks like to embrace hard instead of dodging it, build mental toughness without losing tenderness, and stay emotionally steady when the assignment stretches you. We also dig into the people side of leadership development: chemistry, humility, and why many promotions come through your ability to lead and develop others, not just your individual skill. You'll walk away with actionable promotion tips you can apply immediately at work, in ministry leadership, or anywhere you want to grow: become excellent at your current assignment, solve problems without being asked, bring solutions instead of complaints, ask for feedback, lead without authority, upgrade your skills, and protect integrity by avoiding gossip, shortcuts, bitterness, and comparison. If you're serious about career growth and spiritual growth, this one is built to challenge you and help you level up. Subscribe, share this with a friend who's hungry to grow, and leave a review so more leaders can find the show. What's one trait you know you need to build before your next promotion?GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

Send us Fan MailPeople don't wake up one morning and decide they don't love their spouse. What we see far more often is something quieter and more dangerous: a hurt that never gets resolved, a story we keep replaying, and a wall that goes up brick by brick until the house feels cold. We're naming that enemy directly, unresolved offense, and we're telling the truth about what it does to marriage, intimacy, friendship, and even your relationship with God.We talk through how offense starts with “little foxes” like unmet expectations, small disappointments, and everyday irritations that don't seem serious enough to address. Then we show how those “small” moments turn into patterns like assumptions, passive-aggressive comments, nitpicking, shutdown, emotional separation, and ultimately the claim that you've “fallen out of love.” Along the way we ground it in the Bible, including Ephesians 4:26 on urgency and Hebrews 12:15 on bitterness spreading, because resentment in marriage is never neutral.You'll also hear our real-life examples, what we've learned after 26 years, and the practical tools we use when conflict hits: stop keeping a list, deal with it fast, separate the issue from the person, bring it up without attacking, challenge the story in your head, forgive even when feelings lag behind, rebuild connection on purpose, and invite God into deeper healing when a conversation isn't enough. We close with prayer and a chance to renounce offense and start again.If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a friend or a couple you care about, and leave a review so more marriages can find these tools. What's one “brick” you're ready to drop today?GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

Send a textIn this episode of Doing Life with Ken & Tabatha, we talk about how to deal with rejection, criticism, and being misunderstood — especially when you're trying to follow God and build something meaningful.If you've ever wondered:• Why don't they like me?• Why do people talk about you when you're doing good?• How do you keep your confidence when people criticize you?This conversation is for you.Pastor Ken and Tabatha unpack 10 real reasons people don't like you, what the Bible says about persecution, and how to stay confident without becoming bitter or defensive.You'll learn how to:• Handle rejection without losing confidence• Stop living for people's approval• Protect your peace when people misunderstand you• Set boundaries while still loving others• Stay faithful to what God has called you to doSometimes criticism isn't a sign you're doing something wrong.Sometimes it's confirmation you're moving in the right direction.Because real confidence isn't everyone liking you.Real confidence is liking who God made you.GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

Send a textWhat if the line between “okay” and “too far” isn't a line worth walking? We open up about our 24-year sober journey and the moment a mentor reframed the question from “Is it allowed?” to “Is it wise for a king?” From there, the conversation turns honest and practical—how alcohol blurred judgment, complicated leadership, and stole the very peace it promised. We dig into Scripture's balanced view, the call to be sober-minded, and why “living beyond the gray” can protect marriages, ministries, and mental health.We also face the facts. Alcohol is a depressant that breaks sleep, raises cancer risk, and shows up in far too many assaults and crashes. Even modest use can fog thinking and dull discernment. Meanwhile, culture is shifting—low and no-alcohol options are booming, and younger generations are choosing clarity. For us, abstinence wasn't loss; it was abundance. Joy got brighter, community got safer, and our witness grew stronger. We learned to host gatherings where the recovering feel welcome and leaders model restraint that builds trust rather than testing boundaries.If alcohol is your gray area, try a simple experiment: a 30-day sobriety challenge. Let your body reset, watch your sleep improve, and see what happens to your focus, mood, and mornings. At the end, reassess with clear eyes. You might discover, as we did, that the tradeoffs aren't worth it and that the life you want thrives without a drink. If this resonates, subscribe for more conversations like this, share it with someone who needs a nudge toward freedom, and leave a review to help others find the show. Your next 30 days could rewrite the next 30 years.GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

Send a textWhat if the real path to promotion looks nothing like hustle culture promises? We take on two charged words—submission and faithfulness—and show how they form a powerful, practical way of life that advances marriages, teams, and callings. This isn't about losing your voice. It's about choosing God's order, serving with strength, and becoming the kind of person heaven can trust.We start by reframing submission as a voluntary, faith-filled posture that prioritizes mission over ego. In marriage, we talk equal dignity with distinct roles: a wife's trust-filled submission and a husband's call to love like Christ—protective, sacrificial, and servant-hearted. We address the hard cases too: when to appeal, when to say no, and how to honor while obeying God above man. Then we move beyond the home into work, church, and community, where mature people bring strong ideas, align after decisions, and stop the whispering that fractures teams.From there we dig into faithfulness—commitment and consistency over time. We unpack why God promotes finishers who steward small assignments well, why “be found faithful” is a leadership superpower, and how to make diligence visible through clarity and follow-through. Expect concrete markers of a submitted heart (teachability, tone, peacemaking) and five next steps to grow: re-surrender daily, practice honor with honest appeal, master the small things, close the loop with cadence, and keep a clean, offense-proof heart.If you're ready to trade striving for strength and hype for substance, this conversation will meet you with courage and clarity. Subscribe, share with a friend who leads or serves, and leave a review with the one area you'll choose to be found faithful this week.GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

Send a textMoney pressure has a way of sneaking into a marriage and turning simple conversations into fights. We open up about our early years—over $100k in debt, sleepless nights, and two very different backgrounds—and share the seven habits that helped us replace anxiety with unity. This is a practical, faith-filled roadmap: one shared plan, a zero-based budget, the 10-10-80 priority rule, and margin that lets you breathe. We talk through sinking funds for “predictable surprises,” why we moved from “his and her” money to “our” money, and how a simple solo spend limit protects trust without micromanaging.You'll hear how ditching personal credit cards and learning from wise friends changed our trajectory, plus how the debt snowball gave us momentum and milestone wins. Most importantly, we anchor every step in stewardship and Scripture—seeing money as God's, not ours, and expecting favor, wisdom, and creative ideas rather than quick windfalls. We walk through passages like Deuteronomy 8:18, Malachi 3, and Proverbs 3 to ground financial choices in covenant, not fear. Good success means more than income; it's peace in your home, clarity in your plan, and alignment with purpose.If money fights are draining your relationship, this conversation offers simple tools and a hopeful path forward. Listen to learn how to budget together, build margin, set boundaries, and turn debt into a shared mission. Then share the episode with a friend who needs encouragement, subscribe for more faith-forward marriage and money insights, and leave a review with the first habit you'll start today.GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

Ever feel frustrated with your worship team—even when nothing's technically wrong? In this solo episode, 22 year Worship Pastor and new host Keith Elgin shares a hard lesson that changed everything: Unspoken expectations lead to premeditated resentment. Keith tells the story of a 7:00 AM call time that completely backfired—and the humbling conversation that reshaped how he leads.  You'll learn why, "They should have known," doesn't cut it, how clarity actually protects relationships, and why your personal health leaks into team culture (for better or worse). You'll also get practical tools—like solitude and journaling—to help you lead from a grounded place instead of leading from stress.   In this episode, you'll learn: How to spot hidden expectations before they turn into resentment A simple clarity practice you can use this week with your team Why humility + healthy identity make teams stronger over time   Plus: a special announcement at the end. If you've ever found yourself frustrated, this episode will show you why—and what to do next. Listen now—and take one practical step this week.   About Your Host Keith Elgin is the new host of the Worship Online Podcast. He's been leading worship for over 22 years and currently serves as Worship Pastor at Alive Church, a multi-site, multi-state church based in Virginia. Keith is also a songwriter, worship coach, husband and father of four boys. He didn't set out to be a worship leader, originally wanting to coach sports—but God had other plans. Keith is passionate about helping worship leaders grow both musically and spiritually, and he's learned most of his best lessons the hard way.   Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation! Mentioned in the Episode Reflections on Solitude by Henri Nouwen If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com. We want to know how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at WorshipOnline.com! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.  

Send a textLukewarm faith feels easy—until it costs you power, joy, and purpose. We get honest about casual Christianity, why it's so common, and how to move from a Sunday habit to a life that actually carries the presence of God. Ken shares his past as a “Christian atheist”—believing in God but living like He didn't exist—and how that exposed the gap between form and power. Together, we walk through the telltale signs of a casual believer, from private faith and convenience-based attendance to tipping instead of tithing and resisting repentance, and we ask the question that matters most: is there fruit that matches your repentance?To help you locate where you are and chart a way forward, we break down four levels of commitment—community, crowd, core, covenant—and why planting in a local church changes everything. The core grows the Church through sowing, serving, and making disciples, while covenant multiplies grace through spiritual fathers and mothers, accountability, and honor for God-ordained offices. We explore biblical models like Elijah and Elisha, Paul and Timothy, and Ruth and Naomi to show how covenant delivers double-portion impact. When you're planted, you flourish: marriages heal, leaders emerge, and your witness stops being theoretical and starts transforming lives.If you're tired of a faith that feels nostalgic, irregular, and powerless, this conversation offers a practical path into a Spirit-filled, mission-shaped life. Reorder your identity around Jesus, build rhythms of Scripture and prayer, commit to gathered worship, and serve people you love enough to tell the truth. Casual Christianity is convenient; covenant is costly and worth it. Subscribe for more, share this with someone who needs a nudge toward purpose, and leave a review to tell us your next step.GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

Send us a textDating does not have to be confusing, exhausting, or expensive. We're pulling back the curtain on five practical rules that protect your heart, save your time, and set you up for a marriage that can actually thrive. From defining non‑negotiables to reading red flags without second‑guessing yourself, we walk through the mindsets and habits that turn your twenties into a launchpad instead of a landfill.We start by reframing the goal: Christlikeness over a wedding date. Contentment beats comparison, and wholeness beats hurried timelines. Then we get specific. Date on purpose using a 90‑day clarity window. Ask better questions about faith, direction, and character. Choose character over chemistry by testing for humility, forgiveness, and submission to godly authority. Pace the relationship with clear boundaries—public early dates, digital guardrails, and honest conversations about sex, soul ties, and healing. We also tackle love bombing, why it feels so real at first, and how accountability reveals the truth before it's too late.Money matters too. Check the credit, not just the chemistry, and bring debt, spending, tithing, and budgeting into the light so you can build trust instead of resentment. Finally, don't date alone. Isolation creates illusion; community brings clarity. Invite a married mentor and a wise peer, worship together, and let your circle call green, yellow, or red flags. Healthy relationships can handle scrutiny because they are built on truth.If this helped you rethink your standards or reset your pace, share it with a friend who needs clarity, subscribe for new episodes every Thursday at 3 p.m., and leave a review to tell us your biggest takeaway. Your future self will thank you.GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

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Send us a textSettling for “okay” feels safe, but it quietly shrinks your marriage. We dig into why cruise control robs connection and how a few intentional shifts can turn your relationship into a lifelong adventure. From writing a simple family mission to scheduling a 20-second hug, we share the small, repeatable habits that build warmth, trust, and momentum across every season.We get real about seasons and capacity: how wisdom can multiply what time no longer does, why pivoting your pace is not failure but stewardship, and how to keep your spouse first when life gets crowded with kids, career, and ministry. You'll hear how we use family meetings to surface blind spots without blame, plus the honest questions that make feedback safe. We also name the trap of projection—how dissatisfaction with yourself can masquerade as disappointment with your partner—and offer a path back to ownership and healing.Then we roll out an eight-part playbook to beat the “okay” marriage: craft a shared vision, win the day with small rituals, fight fair with a written playbook, pursue intimacy on purpose, treat money as a team sport, practice radical honesty, install protective guardrails, and keep novelty alive with monthly mini-adventures. Expect practical examples—date-night rhythms, conflict rules, trust “bricks,” Sunday money huddles—and a reminder that many couples don't fall out of love; they fall out of like. Choose curiosity, choose growth, and choose each other.If this helped you, tap follow, share it with a friend who refuses to settle, and leave a quick review telling us which practice you'll try first. Your feedback helps more couples find a path from okay to extraordinary.GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

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Send us a textResolutions powered by adrenaline rarely survive February. We're after something deeper: a year that actually changes because your spirit leads, your mind renews, and your habits align with what God already says about you. Together we unpack why identity comes before intensity, how to let the old you die without shame, and the simple daily choices that turn conviction into consistency.We start with the core conviction: this will be your best year ever if it's your best year spiritually. That means speaking new language over your life, finding identity in Christ above career, politics, or past labels, and embracing the crucified life of Galatians 2:20 where influence grows as self decreases. From there, we get practical. We pair faith with works—Scripture and prayer before scrolling, weekly church in person as a non-negotiable, and one to three priorities per quarter that actually fit your calendar. We walk through building when-then systems, designing your environment, and swapping bad habits for better ones so you can grow an oak tree, not a firework.Community and accountability carry the change forward. Choose friends going where you want to go, join a small group or serve team, and seek mentors with visible fruit inside your local church. Create boundaries that protect your calling—media limits, no-phone bedrooms, and clear yeses that define your noes. Celebrate small wins, restart without shame, and keep Matthew 6:33 at the center: seek first the kingdom and trust God with the rest.If you're ready for lasting change rooted in faith and multiplied by wise habits, press play and journey with us. Subscribe, share this conversation with a friend who needs a reset, and tell us your top three goals so we can pray with you. Let's make this your strongest spiritual year yet.GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

Send us a textReady to trade comfort for clarity? We're kicking off the year with a 21-day journey that goes beyond skipping meals and straight into a deeper pursuit of God. Fasting without prayer is just a diet; fasting with prayer, scripture, and generosity becomes a spiritual reset that reshapes your days, your decisions, and your desires.We share real stories and useful steps. Tabatha talks about fasting through a cancer battle and why walking into chemo in a fasted state (think autophagy and immune reset) paired with steady prayer brought strength and focus. Ken opens up about years of weekly fasting while launching a church and why he loves the benefits, even when his flesh complains. Together, we map out practical paths—sunrise-to-sunset, one-meal-a-day, Daniel-style—along with a rhythm that actually works: plan meals before day one, schedule prayer and scripture, reduce digital noise, and let hunger cues trigger time with God.Isaiah 58 gives us the blueprint: a fast that breaks yokes, feeds the hungry, and ushers in healing and light. We press into that promise with simple, doable actions—reallocate time and food money to serve, forgive quickly, invite accountability, and make this a family practice. Kids can give up one favorite thing, couples can align their plans, and singles can thrive with a strong check‑in partner. If you slip, adjust without quitting. Finish by reassessing what returns to your life and what stays on the altar, then extend the momentum with our six‑month challenge: build your calendar around church, daily time in the Word, and a steady, prayerful pace.Join us for 21 days, then decide what you never want to pick back up. Subscribe for new Thursday episodes, share this with a friend who needs a reset, and if you need a church home, join our live Sunday service at 9:45 AM EST on YouTube. Leave a review and tell us: what are you laying on the altar this year?GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

Send us a textReady to stop making resolutions that fizzle and start setting goals that actually change your life? Ken and Tabatha dig into the difference between hype and habits, laying out a practical, faith-forward way to plan your year with clarity, courage, and consistency. We talk about why most resolutions collapse—no strategy, no steady will, too much emotion—and how to replace them with God-aligned goals backed by action steps, Scripture, and a plan you hold loosely while trusting God to direct your steps.We get specific about what keeps you on track. Think written targets that focus your faith, goals that act like guardrails in a noisy world, and a morning you master by starting the night before. You'll hear simple, proven tips: create a wind-down routine, protect your bedroom as a sleep sanctuary, shut down screens, journal, read the Word, and set out tomorrow's cues so your decision is made before your feelings show up. We also cover wake-up motivation hacks, new-workout grit, and the daily rhythms that build a resilient soul—time in Scripture, prayer, worship, and practicing God's presence beyond the quiet time.If your heart carries “goal fatigue,” this conversation aims to restore it. We normalize obstacles, celebrate the wins that did arrive, and share stories of long-delayed breakthroughs that finally bloomed. The message is steady and hopeful: set your will, make a plan, pray it through, and don't quit. Faith needs a target; your goals can be that target. Subscribe for more faith-and-life tools, share this with someone setting new goals, and leave a review to help others find the show.GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

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Send us a textWhat if the gap between tension and tenderness is smaller than you think? We revisit a candid conversation about the real work of marriage—how to share the load at home, protect each other's energy, and bring intimacy back from the brink without losing yourself in the process. No gloss, no clichés, just two people telling the truth about weight, pace, and the everyday choices that keep love steady.We start by naming the unseen emotional labor many women carry and the unique pressures men face as leaders in the home. From there we map out how to move the division of labor toward center—evaluating quality of life, delegating, hiring help when needed, and choosing the family's pace on purpose. We talk about why marriage is gritty, why public loyalty and private encouragement matter, and why comparing someone else's highlight reel to your partner's lowlight moments sabotages trust. Communication threads through everything: how to say what hurts without shaming, how to confess temptation before it confesses you, and how to replace blame with curiosity when stress or depression hits a home.Then we get practical with seven keys to revive a sexless marriage. We reclaim a healthy, faith-filled view of sex, build a rhythm of honest conversations, and offer simple habits with outsized payoff: going to bed at the same time, touching outside of sex, scheduling intimacy when needed, taking turns initiating, and celebrating small wins during medical or emotional valleys. The goal isn't to perform; it's to reconnect—body, mind, and spirit—so your home feels like a refuge again.If you're ready to trade constant friction for calm partnership and real closeness, this conversation will meet you where you are and give you steps you can use tonight. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review to help others find the show.GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

Send us a textGET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888