Podcast appearances and mentions of christian marriage

Every marriage faces moments of hurt—some small, some storm-level. What determines whether those moments become distance or deeper unity? Forgiveness. In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef teaches from Jesus' words in Matthew 18:21–22, where Christ calls believers to forgive “seventy-seven times”—not as a number to track, but as a lifestyle of grace. Dr. Youssef explains why the world may talk about forgiveness, but only those who know they've been forgiven much can extend forgiveness freely—especially in the most personal relationship of all. You'll learn three practical, biblical ways to cultivate forgiveness in marriage: Attack the insignificant: train your heart to forgive small offenses so you're prepared for bigger trials, Arrest the incompatible: after choosing forgiveness, take lingering grudges captive before they gain a foothold, Hold fast to your true identity: remember how Christ forgives you again and again—and let that mercy shape how you respond to your spouse. If bitterness has been building, if old wounds keep resurfacing, or if you're trying to rebuild trust, this devotional will point you back to the only source of lasting freedom: forgiving as the Lord forgave you. Today's MY Devotional has been provided by Leading The Way. The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

Send a text Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender. This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

What if the biggest threat to your marriage isn't communication styles, personality differences, or stress—but selfishness? In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef begins with the Garden of Eden, where Adam and Eve experienced complete openness—physically and spiritually—until self-centeredness invited sin and broke what God designed to be beautiful and whole. Dr. Youssef warns that selfishness remains one of Satan's most effective tools to dismantle marriages, because it turns every disagreement into a battle for comfort, control, or pride. But there is real hope. Through Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit, believers can grow into spouses who live out God's command to value others above themselves—not as a slogan, but as daily obedience. In this devotional, you'll learn what selflessness looks like in real marriage moments through three Christlike qualities: Mature: asking, “How can I sacrifice for my spouse?” instead of demanding comfort, Magnanimous: practicing generous love that seeks to understand, Malleable: choosing flexibility and mutual submission out of reverence for Christ. As husband and wife “die to self,” marriage becomes a living picture of Christ and His Church—and a testimony to resurrection power that brings new life and abundant joy. Today's MY Devotional has been provided by Leading The Way. The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

From the first wedding in Genesis to the wedding feast of the Lamb in Revelation, Scripture reveals something stunning: God delights in marriage—and He designed it for our good and His glory. In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds us that a wedding is only the beginning; marriage is a lifelong covenant instituted by God before sin entered the world. Dr. Youssef explores why marriage is far more than a personal relationship—it's a creative force that forms families, homes, and entire cultures. Want to know where a society is headed? Look at how it treats marriage: commitment versus convenience, covenant versus redefinition, faithfulness versus fracture. And yet, every marriage faces strain—pressure, suffering, and the daily reality of human sinfulness. That's why Dr. Youssef introduces three foundational stones that hold healthy relationships together: Selflessness Forgiveness Conversation Over the coming days, he'll unpack each one to help you pursue a marriage crafted according to God's original design—one that becomes a masterpiece of beauty, strength, and Gospel reflection. Today's MY Devotional has been provided by Leading The Way. The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

Kids experience a lot of emotions—and sometimes those feelings can change by the minute. As parents, it can be hard to know how to help our kids understand what they're feeling and express themselves in healthy ways.  In this episode we sit down with author, speaker, and family coach Dr. Josh Straub to talk about why emotional awareness matters and how parents can create space for meaningful conversations about feelings. Josh and his wife, Christi, have dedicated their work to helping families grow in emotional intelligence and healthy relationships. Together, they've written a children's book series designed to help kids name and navigate their emotions. In this conversation, they discuss why helping kids identify their feelings is such an important part of spiritual and emotional growth, how simple tools can help kids express what they're feeling, and how parents can guide their children to invite God into every emotion—from anger and worry to joy and gratitude. If you've ever wondered how to help your child talk about big emotions—or how to respond with empathy when feelings run high—this episode offers practical encouragement and simple ways to start meaningful, faith-centered conversations at home. -- Meet our guest: Josh Straub Book: What Am I Feeling - by Dr. Josh Straub & Christi Straub Book: What Do I Do With Anger? Book: What Do I Do With Worry? Famous at Home Podcast -- Question of the Week: What is one feeling to describe how you felt today? Why? -- Hosts: Sara Jones & Marissa Ray Guest: Josh Straub Producers: Emily Alters & Cody Braun -- Learn more about WinShape Camps at WinShapeCamps.org! Instagram: @WinShapeCamps TikTok: @WinShapeCamps Facebook: @WinShapeCamps Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this guided meditation, experience God's attentive love as He affirms your worth and beauty. Release the need forapproval, embrace your true value, and receive courage to step confidently into the life He created for you. FREE (or Super Affordable) ResourcesPreorder the ebook of Every Kind of Free here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GPY14BPNStories Only Strangers Can See e-book: ⁠⁠https://form.jotform.com/250124488113147⁠⁠If You're in a Difficult Marriage:Safety First: If you're not safe—or if you or your children are being physically or sexually harmed—pleasecreate a safety plan and reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline(1-800-799-7233). Safety plan: ⁠⁠https://www.thehotline.org/plan-for-safety/create-your-personal-safety-plan/⁠⁠Confidential marriage assessment: ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/marriage-assessment⁠⁠7 Days of Prayer for Your Hard Marriage: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/7-days-of-prayer-for-your-hard-marriage⁠⁠Surviving in a Difficult Christian Marriage e-book: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/Elisabeth-Klein-books-on-Amazon⁠⁠Better Way to Stay e-course: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/better-way-to-stay-marriage-ecourse⁠⁠Decision Time e-course: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/courses-for-wholeness⁠⁠If You're Separated, Divorced, or a Single Mom:Unraveling: Hanging Onto Faith Through the End of a Christian Marriage book:⁠⁠https://bit.ly/Elisabeth-Klein-books-on-Amazon⁠⁠Moving On as a Christian Single Mom e-book: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/Elisabeth-Klein-books-on-Amazon⁠⁠Heartbreak to Hope divorce recovery e-course: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/Heartbreak-to-Hope-ecourse⁠⁠All other courses: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/courses-for-wholeness

Send a textShame often hides beneath the surface of intimacy struggles in marriage. Many couples assume they simply need to try harder—communicate more, schedule time together, or change behaviors. But shame doesn't loosen its grip through effort alone.In this episode, Christine Bongiovanni explores how shame quietly shapes intimacy, why behavioral fixes often fail, and how secure love and emotional safety help the nervous system relax so deeper connection can grow.If intimacy has felt guarded or complicated in your marriage, this conversation will help you understand what may be happening beneath the surface—and what actually helps shame lose its power.You'll also hear practical next steps for building emotional safety and creating a new story around intimacy in your relationship.CBS News Interview: 6 Tips For A Healthy & Loving Relationship Does communication feel hard in your marriage? Get my Gentle Start Communication Guide, where I share a gentle daily practice that helps you stay present, name what's true for you, and build connection without escalation or problem-solving.Unlock deeper connection in your marriage with my free guide, Daily Prompts for Deeper Connection with Your Spouse—get it now! Start feeling more connected and loved in your marriage today with my free Reclaim More Love in Just 3 Days process. This process will have you learning how to shift your focus, in a healthy way, and nurture thoughts that build connection and transform how you feel about your marriage. More resources and how you can start the process of Awakening(YourTrue)You and being the partner who creates your best version of what marriage looks like for you: https://christinebongiovanni.com/Join my AwakenYou newsletter for weekly marriage tips and early announcements of upcoming offerings. ...

Send a textIn Part III of the Husbands: Provider & Protector series on Marriage Mondays with The Kings, the conversation continues to explore what true leadership in the home looks like for husbands and fathers.After addressing many of the concerns wives and children have expressed in previous shows—such as emotional absence, limited engagement, and spiritual passivity—this discussion focuses on the full blueprint of leadership that goes beyond simply providing financially and protecting physically.While providing and protecting are foundational responsibilities, true leadership requires much more. A husband's influence is seen through his emotional presence, spiritual guidance, intentional fatherhood, humility, accountability, and willingness to pursue personal healing. When husbands actively lead in these areas—praying with their families, communicating openly, participating in parenting, and setting the spiritual tone of the home—they help create stability, safety, and a lasting generational impact.Providing builds survival.Presence builds legacy.This episode challenges husbands, fathers, and future leaders of homes to step fully into the role of guiding their families with strength, wisdom, and intentionality.Support the show

Welcome Graham fam! We are so glad you could watch Sunday morning online with us. TITLE Marriage: Purity INTRODUCTION In this final message of our Marriage series, we tackle a topic that is often avoided in the church but vital to our spiritual health: sexual purity. From singleness to dating and into the covenant of marriage, God's Word provides a clear “blanket” of protection over our bodies and our hearts. We explore how to move away from the “lustful passions” of the world and instead embrace intimacy as the holy, God-given gift it was always intended to be. SCRIPTURE 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Ephesians 5:3-4 Matthew 5:27-28 Proverbs 5:18-19 1 Corinthians 7:3-5 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 SERMON POINTS Talk about it! Don’t let the world be the primary teacher for your children; we must bring God's truth into the conversation. Know what the Word says! Scripture calls us to flee from sexual immorality and honor God with our bodies, which are temples of the Holy Spirit. Make it a priority! Within the safety of marriage, intimacy is a gift from God that requires intentionality and self-control to protect the relationship from temptation. CLOSING God's will for your life is holiness. While the world tries to define us by our desires, we are called to be controlled by the Holy Spirit. Whether you are seeking to start fresh today or looking to strengthen your marriage covenant, remember that your body belongs to the Lord. Invite Him to lead you in purity and honor. Watch past services: https://www.gcwesleyan.org/teaching/ Subscribe to Graham Chapel Youth: https://is.gd/grahamyouth Give to Graham Chapel: https://www.gcwesleyan.org/give/ Graham Chapel Wesleyan Church is in Mayo, SC near Cowpens and Chesnee in Spartanburg County. We'd love to have you join us in person on Sundays or Wednesdays for youth! Visit our website to learn more. Marriage, Purity, Christian Marriage, Sexual Purity, Biblical Teaching, 1 Corinthians 6, Relationships, Holiness, Gospel, Faith, Spartanburg, Graham Chapel

So often, we think that we "are just who we are".  We don't realize that we can actually decide who we want to be.  We can decide what kind of moms we want to be, what kind of spouse we want to be, and what kind of friend or employee we want to be.Whatever our stories or beliefs we had from childhood about ourselves, don't have to continue to define who we are now as adults.Who DO you want to be?Check out my free resources on marriage, parenting, home management, and faith life/mindset at janetquinlan.comFollow me on Instagram @janetquinlancoaching

Send a textWhat if marriage wasn't just about companionship OR happiness… but about multiplication?In this powerful vision-setting episode, Chelsey paints a bigger picture of what marriage looks like when it's done God's way — not centered on happiness, but holiness. Not self-focused, but Spirit-led.Every believer has been given a spiritual gift. Every believer has talents. And every believer has weaknesses. But when two people come together in covenant — fully surrendered to the Holy Spirit — those gifts don't just coexist… they complement, strengthen, and multiply kingdom impact.In this episode, you'll hear:How spiritual gifts function inside marriageWhy your weakness becomes your superpower in the SpiritThe connection between prophecy and wisdom in covenantWhy marriage exposes your rough edges (on purpose)What it means to “get out of God's way” as a wifeWhy marriage is about holiness, not happinessHow unity multiplies your kingdom impactMarriage God's way isn't survival. It's sanctification. It's spiritual multiplication.When both husband and wife walk in surrender, their gifts begin to operate like a well-oiled machine — powerful, aligned, and deeply effective for the Kingdom.Blessings upon blessings isn't hype.It's the overflow of obedience. Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender. This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

Send a textBefore you start mothering your husband, your nervous system gives you physical indicators of a deeper underlying need for self-protection. In this episode Chelsey teaches you how to move from stress-fueled reaction to Spirit- led response that honors your husband, expresses yourself, and creates space for vulnerability and deeper connection than you've ever experienced yet.  Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender. This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

Send a textIn Part II of this impactful series on Marriage Mondays with The Kings, we continue the discussion from the first show by revisiting the concerns many wives and children have shared regarding emotional absence, limited engagement, and spiritual passivity in the home. We also referenced research and data that highlight the powerful impact of active, present fatherhood.This episode shifts from identifying the gaps to offering direction. Providing financially and protecting physically are essential, but true leadership goes further. Biblical leadership requires emotional presence, spiritual guidance, intentional fatherhood, accountability, and personal healing.We explore what it looks like for husbands to lead holistically — praying with their families, communicating openly, participating in parenting, and creating an atmosphere of safety and stability. When a husband fully embraces his role, it transforms not only his marriage but the next generation.Providing builds survival. Presence builds legacy.If you are a husband, father, or future leader of a home, this episode offers encouragement and practical insight into becoming the leader your family truly needs.Support the show

The Big Idea: Marriage isn't dying - It's Misunderstood Emerson explains the dynamic that has helped millions of couples: "Without Love, She reacts without Respect. Without Respect, He reacts without Love." - The Crazy Cycle Many husbangs aren't bad men, They're tired. They feel nothing they do is good enough. So they withdraw. And when they withdraw, their wives feel unloved. And the cycle spins. Why "Happy Wife, Happy Life" is Dangerous When a man bases his worth on his wife's happiness: -He makes her his emotional god. -He becomes insecure. -He becomes reactive. -He slowly loses hope. Emerson reframes this powerfully, "Is your value God-given... or spouse driven?" God may use your wife to refine you, but she does not get to define you. Why Men Stonewall (And Why It's Misunderstood) University of Washington research (2,000 couples over 20 years) revealed: -85% of those who withdraw in conflict are men. -Men's heart rate spike into fight-or-flight mode during heated arguments. -Withdrawal is an attempt to de-escalate, not to reject. But wives interpret it as: "I don't love you." That's where mutual understanding matters more than communication. The Sexual Disconnect: What Most Couples Miss Men often think, "If she loved me, she'd meet my sexual needs." Women often think, "If he loved me, he'd emotionally connect first." The truth? Both want emotional and sexual connection. They just start from different ends. "You have to love her emotionally apart from sexual agenda." When she feels safe, secure and pursued, her desire increases. When he feels respected and wanted, his heart opens. This isn't manipulation. It's understanding design. Different Shades of Right One of the most practical lightbuld moments: Most marriage conflict is not moral, it's preference. It's not black and white, but different shades of right. Instead of: "I'm right, you're wrong." Try: "We're teammates. Same team. Same goal. Different plays."  That language changes everything. Emerson's Challenge: Picture Jeses standing beyond your wife's shoulder. When she annoys you... Ask yourself, "Would I respond this way if I knew I was doing this unto Christ?" You would die for her. The real question is, "Can you live with her... patiently, consistently and sacrificially?"      

Welcome Graham fam! We are so glad you could watch Sunday morning online with us. TITLEMarriage: Quality Time INTRODUCTIONIn this message from our Marriage series, we discuss the vital importance of quality time. Just as our relationship with God requires intentionality to flourish, your marriage needs purposeful time to prevent growing apart. We explore how to move beyond the daily routine to truly know and love your spouse through intentional connection. SCRIPTURE– Ecclesiastes 9:9– Proverbs 31:10-12– Colossians 3:19– Proverbs 12:4 SERMON POINTS– Define quality time!– Speak their language and trade in their currency!– Pray together! CLOSINGWe always spend time on the things we prioritize. Make your marriage a priority, as it is your greatest covenant and testimony of God’s work in your life. Invite God into your relationship by committing to pray together daily. Watch past services: https://www.gcwesleyan.org/teaching/ Subscribe to Graham Chapel Youth: https://is.gd/grahamyouth Give to Graham Chapel: https://www.gcwesleyan.org/give/ Graham Chapel Wesleyan Church is in Mayo, SC near Cowpens and Chesnee in Spartanburg County. We'd love to have you join us in person on Sundays or Wednesdays for youth! Visit our website to learn more. Marriage, Quality Time, Christian Marriage, Relationship Advice, Prayer, Biblical Marriage, Sermon, Faith, Family, Love, Spiritual Growth, Intentionality

Send a text Are you healing… or just consuming? In the final episode of this series, Chelsey exposes one of the most dangerous traps Christian wives fall into: collecting “breakthrough moments” without stepping into obedience. You'll learn why hearing truth without doing it is spiritual deception, how self-help can become counterfeit transformation, and the difference between emotional “healing highs” and real fruit. This is your commissioning episode: stop screenshotting your healing — God is inviting you to obey.  Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender. This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

Send a textThis episode is a gut punch — in the best way. Chelsey exposes one of the hardest truths for wives to face: your marriage isn't the main problem… your heart posture is. In this episode, you'll learn how pride, offense, fear, and self-protection block God's work in both you and your husband — and how surrender is the key that unlocks restoration, peace, and God's bigger mission for your marriage. Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender. This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

We had a listener write in and share this experience. She and her husband have four kids and a great marriage. They've both decided they don't want any more children. The challenge is that she feels a lot of anxiety around intimacy because she's afraid of getting pregnant. She's asked her husband to get a vasectomy, but he doesn't want to, and he may have very valid reasons for feeling that way.So now they're at a bit of a marital standoff. Neither of them knows what to do or how to resolve it.The truth is, they both have valid reasons. They both feel strongly about their perspectives. Neither one is necessarily right or wrong. But this is the kind of issue that, if left unresolved, can grow into a much bigger problem and create serious conflict and tension in the marriage.And this situation isn't uncommon. In fact, it happens all the time. Couples often find themselves with differing opinions where both people feel justified and both may actually be right.So the question becomes: how do you resolve something like this?In situations like this, it's easy for things to escalate. A wife might say, “Well, then we're not going to be intimate until you go get a vasectomy,” drawing a hard line and issuing an ultimatum. On the other hand, a husband might respond with, “I'm not doing it, and you're just going to have to deal with it,” which can leave his wife feeling dismissed and anxious every time intimacy comes up.You can see how dynamics like this, and so many others like it, can quickly lead to resentment, hurt feelings, and deeper marital strain.The good news is, there are solutions. Not just for this situation, but for the many conflicts couples face in marriage.In this episode, we're going to share our thoughts on this specific scenario and also talk more broadly about how to navigate disagreements like this, the kinds that show up in marriages every single day.If you haven't already, go check out the Ultimate Intimacy App in the app stores, or at ultimateintimacy.com to find "Ultimate Intimacy" in your marriage. It's FREE to download and so much fun! Find out why close to 1M people have downloaded the app and give it such high ratings and reviews!Check out the new UandI App we just released after a year in development.WANT AMAZING PRODUCTS TO SPICE THINGS UP? YES PLEASE... CLICK HEREFollow us on Instagram @ultimateintimacyapp for app updates, polls, giveaways, daily marriage quotes and more.If you have any feedback, comments or topics you would like to hear on future episodes, reach out to us at amy@ultimateintimacy.com and let us know! We greatly appreciate your feedback and please leave us a review.Enjoy the podcast or have some feedback for us? Shoot us a message!

Send a text Your words are not neutral. They are either partnering with Heaven… or partnering with hell. In this episode, Chelsey teaches how wives unknowingly speak death over their husband, their kids, their marriage, and themselves — through sarcasm, complaining, fear-based language, and unbelief. You'll learn how Scripture describes the power of the tongue, and how to start speaking life from a renewed heart posture.  Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender. This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

When we fall in love, we put all kinds of energy and anticipation into the relationship. We can't wait to see him again, and when we do, our heart flutters a bit.When we become pregnant, maybe especially with our first baby, once we get through the 1st trimester of morning sickness, we are full of excited anticipation to welcome this new little life into our our lives.We don't think of the cost of sleepless nights, a crying baby that can't be consoled, or teaching and reminding our children to contribute to the upkeep of the home with daily chores.For each of these relationships, we focus on the joy. And then when reality hits, sometimes we fall into doing just the minimum – and just the minimum is lukewarm.And when we show up in these relationships – with our husband and or our children – doing just the minimum, it quickly descends into apathy.And apathy is often unspoken but clearly felt by others.Check out my free resources on marriage, parenting, home management, and faith life/mindset at janetquinlan.comFollow me on Instagram @janetquinlancoaching

Send a text Most marriage problems aren't “new.” They're patterns. Cycles. Scripts. And if you don't disrupt them intentionally, you will repeat them — and eventually pass them down. In this episode, Chelsey exposes why wives stay stuck in destructive cycles, how generational patterns show up in conflict, and what it takes to stop reacting and start walking in Spirit-led self-control.  Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender. This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

Send a text If you feel like it's all on you — fixing your husband, fixing your marriage, fixing yourself, fixing everything — you're not walking in faith. You're walking in control. In this episode, Chelsey teaches why “fixing” is a counterfeit form of responsibility, how it blocks God from moving, and what it looks like to surrender the burden without becoming passive. This is a freedom episode.  Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender. This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

The grass is not greener in someone else's marriage. It is green where you water it. We have learned that firsthand. There have been seasons where our marriage felt easy, connected, and full and other seasons where things felt off, not because love disappeared, but because we stopped being intentional. Most couples do not have a love problem. They have an attention problem. When something feels dry, it usually just means an area has not been nurtured.Over time, we have realized that strong marriages are built on six kinds of passion. Sexual. Fun. Emotional. Purpose. Growth. Spiritual. When these layers are healthy and working together, a marriage feels hot, joyful, deep, united, growing, and spiritually anchored. When even one is neglected, you can feel the shift.Sexual passion keeps the spark and exclusivity alive. Fun passion keeps you laughing and enjoying each other. Emotional passion creates safety and vulnerability. Purpose passion unites you around shared direction. Growth passion pushes you to become better together. Spiritual passion keeps everything centered and sacred. Each one plays a critical role. Sexual keeps your marriage exclusive. Fun keeps it light. Emotional keeps it secure. Purpose keeps it aligned. Growth keeps it progressing. Spiritual intimacy protects them all.If your marriage feels off, do not panic, evaluate. Ask yourselves which area needs more water right now. Not with criticism, but with curiosity and commitment. Thriving marriages are not built overnight. They are built through small, faithful investments over time. Start watering intentionally this week, and watch what begins to grow.If you haven't already, go check out the Ultimate Intimacy App in the app stores, or at ultimateintimacy.com to find "Ultimate Intimacy" in your marriage. It's FREE to download and so much fun! Find out why close to 1M people have downloaded the app and give it such high ratings and reviews!Check out the new UandI App we just released after a year in development.WANT AMAZING PRODUCTS TO SPICE THINGS UP? YES PLEASE... CLICK HEREFollow us on Instagram @ultimateintimacyapp for app updates, polls, giveaways, daily marriage quotes and more.If you have any feedback, comments or topics you would like to hear on future episodes, reach out to us at amy@ultimateintimacy.com and let us know! We greatly appreciate your feedback and please leave us a review.Enjoy the podcast or have some feedback for us? Shoot us a message!

Send a text Offense feels justified. It feels protective. It feels like wisdom. But it's actually spiritual poison. In this episode, Chelsey exposes how wives unknowingly nurture bitterness, rehearse wrongs, and hold onto hurt like a pet — feeding the very thing destroying their marriage. You'll learn what Scripture says about offense, how bitterness blocks intimacy, and how to finally release what's been keeping you stuck.  Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender. This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

Send a textIn this impactful episode of Marriage Mondays with The Kings, we address a belief many husbands carry: “As long as I provide and protect, I've fulfilled my role.”Providing financially and protecting physically are essential responsibilities. However, are they the complete blueprint for biblical leadership? This conversation challenges men to look deeper. We discuss how limiting leadership to income and physical security can leave emotional, spiritual, and relational gaps within the home.Many wives express concerns about emotional absence, lack of partnership in parenting, spiritual passivity despite church titles, and disengagement from daily family life. Children often share that their fathers are present physically but not emotionally available. Research consistently shows that engaged fatherhood significantly impacts children's academic performance, emotional health, and behavioral stability.We also address an often overlooked issue: many men avoid healing. Suppressed emotions, unresolved childhood wounds, reluctance to seek therapy, and emotional withdrawal can affect how a husband leads his household.Being a provider and protector is foundational — but leadership requires presence, spiritual engagement, vulnerability, and intentional fatherhood. This episode calls husbands to move beyond survival leadership and into transformational leadership at home.Support the show

Marriage is one of the most prayed-for desires, yet one of the least prepared-for roles. In this episode of the Pursue HER Podcast, we're having an honest, necessary conversation about what it truly means to be a wife who lives by Christian values.This episode goes beyond wedding day excitement and social media expectations to unpack the real responsibilities, spiritual posture, and personal growth required in marriage. Whether you are currently married or praying for marriage, this conversation will challenge you to reflect, prepare, and grow with clarity and purpose.We talk candidly about the role of a wife, the internal work marriage demands, and the difference between cultural marriage expectations and biblical principles. This episode is not about perfection, it's about preparation, alignment, and obedience to God's design for marriage.

Send a text Many Christian wives say “God is first”… but their daily life reveals a different order: kids first, work first, emotions first, control first. In this episode, Chelsey calls out the hidden idols that quietly take God's place — and how wrong order produces exhaustion, resentment, and disconnection in marriage. If you want peace, intimacy, and true alignment, it starts here.  Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender. This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

Pastor Caleb Cole continues the Through the Fire series with “Taming the Fire of Desire,” a message on sexual purity, identity in Christ, and biblical boundaries. Teaching from 1 Corinthians 6 and 1 Peter 1, he explains how sexual desire is God-given but must be directed within God's design. This sermon calls believers to pursue holiness, protect marriage, and find freedom through intimacy with Christ.Click here to view the episode transcript. (00:00) - Through the Fire series recap (01:16) - Why we must talk about sex (03:06) - Cultural sexual revolution vs biblical worldview (05:17) - Sexual desire is God given (06:08) - Flee sexual immorality (1 Corinthians 6) (08:40) - What sexual immorality includes (11:45) - The consequences of sexual freedom culture (12:32) - Identity begins in Christ (16:09) - Biblical sexual ethic explained (20:33) - Self denial vs self expression (22:35) - Intimacy in marriage God's design (31:33) - Fight for purity in a digital world (39:10) - Holiness leads to peace and flourishing (41:45) - Salvation and purity prayer

This message teaches that a Christian marriage is a foundational biblical value designed and ordained by God, calling believers not merely to be saved but to mature in obedience to His design. Rooted in Jesus' teaching in Matthew 19 and Paul's instruction in Ephesians 5, marriage is defined as God's plan for one man and one woman to be united in a lifelong, indivisible covenant—what God joins together, no one should separate. Divorce, while permitted because of human sin and hardness of heart, was never God's original intention, and Scripture clearly reveals His heart against it. The message explains that the struggles within marriage trace back to the fall in Genesis 3, where sin introduced tension into the husband-wife relationship, requiring both spouses to intentionally live contrary to sinful impulses: wives are called to respectful, Christ-centered submission, and husbands are commanded to sacrificially love their wives as Christ loved the church. Biblical marriage therefore requires humility, mutual submission, spiritual maturity, and Spirit-empowered love, with husbands setting the tone through servant leadership and wives strengthening the union through respect and partnership. Ultimately, God provides divine power for couples to live out this calling, and the church stands as a community of support, believing in God's ability to heal, restore, and sustain marriages according to His good and perfect design.

Send a text Knowing Scripture does not equal spiritual maturity. In this episode, Chelsey breaks down one of the biggest reasons wives stay stuck: they're hearing truth but not obeying it. You'll learn why information without obedience creates self-deception, how love is the true marker of discipleship, and what it looks like to stop consuming truth and start living it — especially inside your marriage.  Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender. This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

Send a text You can quote submission, attend church, and love Jesus… and still be walking in a spirit of rebellion inside your marriage. In this episode, Chelsey teaches the difference between biblical strength and counterfeit control, and how rebellion disguises itself as independence, “discernment,” or spiritual superiority. This episode will convict, clarify, and call you into the freedom of true surrender.  Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender. This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

What if the key to transforming your marriage isn't more time, but clearer priorities?In this episode, Nick and Amy are joined by therapist Austin to discuss one foundational truth: your marriage should be your priority. Not work. Not kids. Not phones. The marriage.Austin explains that many couples enter therapy focused on surface problems or looking for a “bad guy.” But when couples strengthen their emotional, physical, and spiritual bond, many issues naturally improve. When the relationship is healthy, everything else such as parenting, careers, stress functions better.It's Not About Time, It's About IntentionPrioritizing your spouse doesn't require hours each day. It's often small, consistent actions:A thoughtful textPlanning intimacy before a busy dayProtecting date nightChoosing your spouse over your phoneThese simple efforts say, You matter to me.When a spouse feels prioritized, connection can rebuild quickly.The Distraction ProblemMost couples live in “urgent but not important” mode — constantly reacting to notifications, emails, and distractions while neglecting what matters most.If your marriage is truly the priority, it should go on the calendar first — not last.A weekly “couples council” can help you stay aligned: express appreciation, review schedules, and intentionally plan time together before filling your week with everything else.A Covenant MindsetMarriage isn't just a commitment — it's a covenant. When you drift, repair isn't about blame. It's about course-correcting and saying, You matter most. I'm all in.A strong, intimate, playful marriage isn't complicated. It's intentional.If you haven't already, go check out the Ultimate Intimacy App in the app stores, or at ultimateintimacy.com to find "Ultimate Intimacy" in your marriage. It's FREE to download and so much fun! Find out why close to 1M people have downloaded the app and give it such high ratings and reviews!Check out the new UandI App we just released after a year in development.WANT AMAZING PRODUCTS TO SPICE THINGS UP? YES PLEASE... CLICK HEREFollow us on Instagram @ultimateintimacyapp for app updates, polls, giveaways, daily marriage quotes and more.If you have any feedback, comments or topics you would like to hear on future episodes, reach out to us at amy@ultimateintimacy.com and let us know! We greatly appreciate your feedback and please leave us a review.Enjoy the podcast or have some feedback for us? Shoot us a message!

Send a text Most wives don't realize they're doing it… but the way you speak to your husband may be slowly killing trust, intimacy, and connection. In this episode, Chelsey exposes how disrespect often hides behind “being honest,” “being the responsible one,” or “just telling the truth.” You'll learn what Scripture says about the power of your words, why honor is not optional, and how to shift your tone without shrinking your voice.  Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender. This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

As we begin the season of Lent, let's look at how we live our lives in our marriage and in our motherhood.Our ordinary life is the perfect vehicle to embrace the goal of Lent, which is conversion.  As wives and mothers, our days are filled with opportunities to convert our heart, mind, and body to God.  Do we recognize those opportunities, and do we take up our cross daily to follow Jesus or do we ignore the opportunity to make our everyday holy?I also mention in this episode the opportunity to connect with me through 1:1 coaching.  For more information, CLICK HERE.Check out my free resources on marriage, parenting, home management, and faith life/mindset at janetquinlan.comFollow me on Instagram @janetquinlancoaching

If you are a Christian in a dysfunctional, toxic marriage, you are desperate for Christian marriage advice. When you see marriage books or conferences by Christian authors and speakers, you are willing to buy the books and attend the conferences. You try to apply their ideas, even if your spouse isn't.   There is only one problem: not everyone who offers you advice understands what you are going through. Some of their ideas can make your situation worse. You even have to be careful when you seek out Christian counseling.  So if you have more than a few minor marriage problems, you are struggling with addiction, abuse, affairs, narcissism, manipulation, mental illness, emotional abandonment, or other complex,  dysfunctional, and toxic dynamics, be careful. Don't go to Christian marriage conferences or read Christian marriage books. Watch this video to fully understand why that is a bad idea and what you need to do instead.   #christianmarriageadvice  #dysfunctionalrelationship  #toxicrelationships  #christiancounseling #Christianmarriageconferences     Website: https://www.changemyrelationship.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMyRelationship YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@changemyrelationship Watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/O3IWdojI-wc

Send a textThis one is fire—literally and spiritually. If your marriage feels like it's on its last leg, this episode is your wake-up call. I'm talking to the wife in crisis. The one holding on by a thread. The one feeling like she can't do this anymore. What if the fire isn't just here to destroy... but to refine?In this raw and Spirit-filled episode, I walk you through:What to do when everything feels like it's falling apartWhy the fire might be a holy oneHow surrender is the beginning of transformationThe hard truth about what won't save your marriageAnd the only way to walk out of the ashes with authority, wholeness, and spiritual armor as ONE FLESH.This is for the wife who's ready to fight… God's way. Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender. This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

Is it just us… or is everyone exhausted?In this honest and relatable episode of The Ultimate Intimacy Podcast, Nick and Amy tackle a question so many couples are asking: Are we too tired for our marriage?Between careers, kids, packed schedules, hormones, and everyday stress, exhaustion feels constant, and intimacy is often the first thing to fade. But here's the real challenge:Are you truly too tired… or have you stopped prioritizing your marriage?With humor and real-life perspective from 23 years of marriage, Nick and Amy unpack what's behind the “I'm too tired” excuse, and how to shift back into connection.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why exhaustion is often more mental than physicalThe difference between being tired and simply boredWhy you find energy for what you're committed toHow overscheduling drains your relationshipThe power of small, intentional momentsWhy putting your phone down changes everythingHow dividing responsibilities reduces burnoutWhy laughter, play, and celebration actually create energyA Powerful ReminderMarriage isn't about feeling perfect every day — it's about choosing to show up, even when you're tired.Intimacy doesn't have to be complicated or time-consuming. Sometimes it's five focused minutes, holding hands, a compliment, or protecting a weekly date night. If you have energy to scroll, you have energy to connect.If you're exhausted, you're probably doing a lot of good things. But this episode will challenge you to look at your priorities, set better boundaries, and intentionally protect your marriage.Because when you get out of boredom and back into connection, energy follows.If you haven't already, go check out the Ultimate Intimacy App in the app stores, or at ultimateintimacy.com to find "Ultimate Intimacy" in your marriage. It's FREE to download and so much fun! Find out why close to 1M people have downloaded the app and give it such high ratings and reviews!Check out the new UandI App we just released after a year in development.WANT AMAZING PRODUCTS TO SPICE THINGS UP? YES PLEASE... CLICK HEREFollow us on Instagram @ultimateintimacyapp for app updates, polls, giveaways, daily marriage quotes and more.If you have any feedback, comments or topics you would like to hear on future episodes, reach out to us at amy@ultimateintimacy.com and let us know! We greatly appreciate your feedback and please leave us a review.Enjoy the podcast or have some feedback for us? Shoot us a message!

When to Let a Cheating Spouse Move Back (and When it Prevents Reconciling)When a spouse says they want to come home after an affair, the relief can be overwhelming. But moving back in too quickly often restores comfort without restoring trust, increasing the risk of repeated betrayal and emotional distance. In this episode, Coach Jack explains how to rebuild love, trust, and commitment in the right order so reconciliation has a real chance to succeed.What You'll Learn:How to know whether your spouse's remorse reflects real change or fear of consequencesWhy rebuilding connection must come before living together againWhat conditions should be met before ending a separationHow to set loving but firm boundaries that protect your marriageWant to Work With Coach Jack?: If you are trying to end an affair and restore your marriage, the Ending a Spouse's Affair Coaching Package provides structured guidance to help you balance strong boundaries with meaningful relationship building. Coach Jack works with clients to communicate clearly, reduce emotional reactivity, and create the right conditions for lasting reconciliation.Key Takeaways:Remorse without action does not rebuild trust.Separation creates the conditions necessary for reconciliation.Rebuild love, trust, and commitment before living together again.Living together should be treated as a trial, not a guarantee.You must be willing to lose your marriage in order to save it.Additional Resources: A Christian Guide to Preventing and Ending Men's Affairs, by Jack Ito, PhD,7 Separation Bourndaries that Promote Reconciliation after SeparationHow to Decide Between Marriage Counseling and Marriage CoachingWork one-on-one with Coach Jack to repair your relationship using small, easy steps that rebuild connection quickly. Visit CoachJackIto.com to learn more about relationship coaching.

It's easy to think love in marriage is only shown through romance, gifts, or intimacy. But one of the most powerful ways to show love to your spouse is through healthy boundaries. Boundaries aren't about control, distance, or keeping your spouse out, they're about respect, emotional safety, and creating a marriage where both of you feel valued, understood, and protected.In this week's episode of the Ultimate Intimacy Podcast, we sit down with therapist and expert Austin to talk about boundaries in marriage. Many couples wonder: Is it too late to set boundaries after years of marriage? What happens if we never established them early on? The answer is no, it's never too late. Boundaries can be set at any stage of your marriage, and when implemented with intention, they actually strengthen connection, trust, and intimacy.Boundaries teach your spouse how to love you in the way you need. They show care by clarifying expectations, protecting your emotional space, and fostering mutual respect. Without boundaries, couples can unintentionally hurt each other, feel resentment, or struggle with emotional closeness. Whether you've experienced betrayal, miscommunication, or just want to prevent hurt from ever happening, boundaries are a key tool for maintaining a healthy, loyal, and passionate marriage.In this episode, we talk about:Why boundaries are an essential act of love in marriageHow to set boundaries together as a couple, even if you're years into marriageThe boundaries we personally feel are most important and whyHow boundaries protect your emotional connection and help you prioritize your spouseHow implementing boundaries prevents small conflicts from becoming big issuesWe also discuss real-life examples and practical tips for couples to start setting boundaries today, plus guidance on how to communicate your needs respectfully and effectively. Boundaries aren't about rules or rigidity—they're about creating a safe, loving environment where both spouses can thrive emotionally, mentally, and physically.If you've ever asked yourself, “Is it too late to set boundaries in my marriage?” or “Will my spouse understand what I need?”, this episode is for you. You'll learn how boundaries can actually bring you closer, deepen trust, and enhance intimacy. Austin shares expert insights, and we share personal stories and lessons that make these principles relatable and actionable for every couple.If you haven't already, go check out the Ultimate Intimacy App in the app stores, or at ultimateintimacy.com to find "Ultimate Intimacy" in your marriage. It's FREE to download and so much fun! Find out why close to 1M people have downloaded the app and give it such high ratings and reviews!Check out the new UandI App we just released after a year in development.WANT AMAZING PRODUCTS TO SPICE THINGS UP? YES PLEASE... CLICK HEREFollow us on Instagram @ultimateintimacyapp for app updates, polls, giveaways, daily marriage quotes and more.If you have any feedback, comments or topics you would like to hear on future episodes, reach out to us at amy@ultimateintimacy.com and let us know! We greatly appreciate your feedback and please leave us a review.Enjoy the podcast or have some feedback for us? Shoot us a message!

Giving children chores is more than just teaching them to contribute to the care of the home - although, that's an important lesson for them to learn.Chores help them develop virtues like orderliness, patience, fortitude, generosity, and so many more.In this episode, I talk about the Faith & Family Project Membership - a monthly teaching and coaching membership for women to educate and support them in living their vocation to marriage and motherhood.  I teach on the the hot topics of the four pillars of our life:  marriage, parenting, home management, faith/mindset, and self-care.  You can earn more about the membership at https://janetquinlan.com/project/Check out my free resources on marriage, parenting, home management, and faith life/mindset at janetquinlan.comFollow me on Instagram @janetquinlancoaching

BJ and Kara go on a date, and they invite you to listen in. This week on Draw Near, Kara is joined by a very special guest: her husband, BJ!! Join a recorded at-home date centered on one of the most important (and challenging) aspects of marriage: communication. The date follows one of the intentional at-home dates from Draw Near's soon-to-be-released marriage resource, Near to You, a collection of ten guided dates designed to help married couples draw nearer to God and to one another at any stage of marriage. Set at the kitchen table (in sweats, with homemade cocktails), Kara and BJ invite you into a relaxed evening that includes prayer, Scripture, reflection, meaningful conversation, and a goofy game to close the night. Along the way, they talk honestly about how communication styles develop over time, how conflict and silence can affect intimacy, and how words or actions can become instruments of love within marriage. Whether you're newly married, years into marriage, or simply curious about building a healthy faith-filled relationship, this episode offers encouragement, honesty, and practical ideas you can bring into your own relationship. For more information on this resource or to Pre-Order "Near to You" today CLICK HERE! Like our podcast? Hit that “subscribe” button AND the notification button/bell to know when new episodes are posted! Give us a rating! Leave a review! Tell your friends! Even more, pray for us! "Like" and follow us on Facebook!. Follow us on Instagram! Click here to become a patron! Patrons are essentially "sponsors" and co-producers or Draw Near as it could not happen without them. Who are "Fred and Kara?" Find out by visiting our home page. Draw Near Theme © Fred Shellabarger & Kara Kardell

Nobody ever really teaches us how to be married. Most of us walk into marriage full of love and hope, but with very little understanding of what we're actually stepping into. We come from different families, different upbringings, and different beliefs about money, sex, parenting, communication, and conflict. Then suddenly, we're expected to blend all of that into one shared life.Marriage often feels like being thrown into the deep end and told to figure it out as you go. And for many couples, the struggle isn't a lack of effort—it's a lack of tools. We don't know how to build the marriage we want, and sometimes we don't even know what tools we're missing.In this episode of Ultimate Intimacy, Nick and Amy talk about how many of us have unintentionally built patterns, habits, and even entire marriages we never meant to create. Not because we didn't care, but because we were never taught how to do it differently. They explore why understanding this truth can change everything, and why learning to extend grace to ourselves and to our spouse may be one of the most powerful steps toward deeper connection and intimacy. If you haven't already, go check out the Ultimate Intimacy App in the app stores, or at ultimateintimacy.com to find "Ultimate Intimacy" in your marriage. It's FREE to download and so much fun! Find out why close to 1M people have downloaded the app and give it such high ratings and reviews!Check out the new UandI App we just released after a year in development.WANT AMAZING PRODUCTS TO SPICE THINGS UP? YES PLEASE... CLICK HEREFollow us on Instagram @ultimateintimacyapp for app updates, polls, giveaways, daily marriage quotes and more.If you have any feedback, comments or topics you would like to hear on future episodes, reach out to us at amy@ultimateintimacy.com and let us know! We greatly appreciate your feedback and please leave us a review.Enjoy the podcast or have some feedback for us? Shoot us a message!

In this guided meditation, invite God into the corners of your past as you release regret, shame, and pain into His hands. Experience His healing presence, receive His perspective, and step forward with renewed peace, hope, and courage.Free Download:

Send a textValentine's Day expectations in marriage often go unspoken — and that's where disappointment begins.In this episode, Christine explores how waiting for your spouse to meet expectations without clear communication can create quiet resentment. You'll learn how to examine what you truly want, share your desires with clarity, and use Valentine's Day as an invitation for deeper connection rather than pressure.Christine also discusses how to express love without conditions, take care of your own heart when expectations aren't met, and start honest conversations that build intimacy over time.Resources mentioned:– Gentle Start Guide to Better Communication– Courageous Love Conversation

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Before the children, before the house, before everything else except God, our husband should be our first priority.We often focus on the needs of our children which we perceive as always urgent and important, and we sometimes neglect our spouse in the process of fulfilling our children's needs.When we put our spouse 1st, the order of the family is as it should be and together we build our family life.Check out my free resources on marriage, parenting, home management, and faith life/mindset at janetquinlan.comFollow me on Instagram @janetquinlancoaching

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Is modern dating unbiblical? Today we expose the worldly origins of casual dating and hookup culture, and why these modern constructs are actively destroying Christian marriages before they even begin. We break down the lost biblical art of courtship and the weight of the marriage covenant.RESOURCES:Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comTake the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.comPray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!