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Father shows that Marriage is an analogy of the impossible relationship we have with Christ.

The Foundation of Marriage with Casey Caston   This week: Nate and Aaron talk Ireland. Aaron is 50! And, if you've read it, share your thoughts on the Silas book here.   Nate and Aaron talk to Casey Caston. Casey talks about how he slept on the couch the night he got married. This began his studies into what makes a healthy marriage. He shares that you don't need more marriage therapy but processes and tools to heal and grow a marriage. Casey gives 4-steps to a really good apology. He gives guidance to the offended and the offender. He also shares that you shouldn't be trying to change your partner, you should be changing yourself, for yourself. Other topics include: forgiveness and boundaries, men's reset track, boredom in marriage, intentional time for your spouse, and more.   Links and Books: Marriage 365 The Marriage Habit: 10 Simple Practices to Build a More Intentional, Thriving Relationship     NEW Samson Community App (Apple store) NEW Samson Community App (Google Store) Canadian Samson Summit Sept 18-20 Oct 23-25, 2026 U.S. Samson Summit   Send mail to: Pirate Monk Podcast/Samson House PO BOX 1656 Columbia, TN 38402   If you have thoughts or questions and you'd like the guys to address in upcoming episodes or suggestions for future guests, please drop a note to piratemonkpodcast@gmail.com.     The opening and closing music on this podcast is contributed by members of the Samson Society. Transitional music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/   For more information on this ministry, please visit samsonsociety.com.  Support for the women in our lives who have been impacted by our choices is available at sarahsociety.com. The Pirate Monk Podcast is provided by Samson Society, a ministry of Samson House, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. To enjoy future Pirate Monk podcasts, please consider a contribution to Samson House.

We usually associate Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur with judgment and fear, but a closer look at the texts reveals a completely different, shocking command: rejoice.   Wake up. Shake off the dust. Put on your finest clothes—and rejoice! The haftarah for Parshat Shoftim delivers an urgent wake-up call to a defeated and demoralized people: Hit'oreri, hit'oreri—Awaken, awaken! Uri, uri—Wake up, wake up! Isaiah calls upon Zion to rise from the dust, cast off the identity of a captive, dress herself in garments of splendor, and reclaim her place as God's beloved. Key Takeaways Consolation demands action - Isaiah does not tell Zion simply to feel better. He commands her to awaken, shake off the dust, change her clothes, and reclaim her identity. Lecha Dodi turns prophecy into practice - Every Friday night, Isaiah's distant promise of redemption becomes a present experience: we welcome the Sabbath bride with "exceedingly great joy" and rehearse the possibility of beginning again. The High Holidays are not only about fear - Nehemiah commands the people to rejoice on Rosh Hashanah, while the Mishnah calls Yom Kippur one of Israel's most joyous days. God's kingship brings awe—but also confidence, consolation, and radical delight. Timestamps [00:00] Wake Up Call [01:08] From Shabbat to High Holidays [01:30] Welcome to Madlik [02:22] Haftarah Calendar Context [04:34] Isaiah Readings [10:07] Repetition and Urgency [15:07] Lecha Dodi Origins [20:37] Simcha and Transformation [21:27] Sponsor Break [22:35] Marriage and New Garments [27:43] Unetaneh Tokef to Nehemiah [30:50] Confidence and Joy [32:38] Wrap Up and Challenge Links & Learnings Sign up for free and get more from our weekly newsletter https://madlik.com/ Sefaria Source Sheet: https://voices.sefaria.org/sheets/742586 Transcript here: https://madlik.substack.com/  

This is a Wednesday Wins Q&A, with Larry joined by his longtime co-host Joe Bailey to tackle a question that lands for almost every married dad. Mike from Washington State wrote in about a marriage that isn't broken, no fighting, no affairs, but feels more like two coworkers running a small company called the family. He and his wife talk schedules, kids, and bills, physical intimacy has slowed, and as he puts it, he misses her even though she's only six feet away. Larry breaks down the four pillars of marriage from Lance and Brandi's work, individual, partnership, friends, and intimacy, and explains how couples get stuck in the partnership loop and skip straight to intimacy, which backfires. Joe follows with the idea of getting used to the light again after emotional disconnection, releasing resentment, and making small pursuits without attaching expectations. If your marriage feels more like a business partnership than a romance, this one is a practical roadmap back.   Timeline Summary [1:02] – Setting up Mike's question about a marriage that feels like a business partnership [2:12] – Mike's full letter: coworkers running a company called our family [3:46] – Larry on his own first decade feeling exactly the same way [4:05] – The four pillars of marriage from Lance and Brandi's book [4:46] – Pillar one, individual: self-care and emotional check-ins by percentage [5:42] – Pillar two, partnership: the bills, roles, and chores, aka the partnership loop [5:59] – Pillar three, friends: shared interests and real alignment [6:21] – Pillar four, intimacy, and why it collapses when the others are neglected [6:47] – How couples skip friendship and self and jump straight to intimacy [7:26] – Disrupting the partnership loop by cultivating friendship first [7:49] – The walk-and-date boundary: be Larry and Jessica, not Mom and Dad [8:13] – Bookending conversations with appreciation so your partner feels seen [8:30] – Adventuring together and asking bucket-list questions [9:34] – Why men eradicate their own self-care and isolate [12:12] – Joe on living this exact dynamic in his own marriage [12:32] – The dark-theater analogy: getting used to the light again [13:35] – Step one, release resentment when reconnection feels uncomfortable [14:02] – Be persistent and stop attaching sex to every act of connection [14:27] – Small pursuits: flowers and a coffee dropped off at Ivy's work, just because [15:46] – Small investments compound like a financial portfolio [16:40] – Stop keeping score and get in the habit of just investing [16:59] – The car story: we love the things we invest in [20:07] – Loving your wife publicly and without agenda [20:44] – Loving her in front of the kids and her mother [21:48] – The Hitch analogy and winning over the people around her [22:14] – The marriage hack: your mother in law as your greatest ally   5 Key Takeaways Marriage Has Four Pillars — Individual, partnership, friends, and intimacy. When you neglect self-care, friendship, and quality time and jump straight to intimacy, it falls flat. Intimacy is the natural result of the other three working. Escape the Partnership Loop — If every conversation is about schedules, bills, and who needs to be where, you're stuck in the partnership loop. Break out by rebuilding the friendship: dates, walks, adventures, and conversations where you're a couple, not just co-parents. Get Used to the Light Again — After emotional disconnection, reconnecting feels awkward and uncomfortable for both people. Expect that, release resentment about it, and don't attach worst-case scenarios to the discomfort. Make Small Pursuits Without Agenda — Drop off flowers just because, and don't attach any expectation of sex, because she'll sniff that out instantly. Stop keeping score and keep making small investments, and the connection compounds over time. We Love What We Invest In — Don't wait to feel the love before you invest. As the car story shows, investment creates love, not the other way around. Love your wife publicly and without agenda, and let her people, especially her mother, become your allies.   Links & Resources Episode page and all links: https://thedadedge.com/1516 Legendary Couple with Larry and Jessica: https://thedadedge.com/legendary-couple/ Dad Edge Day with the Arizona Cardinals (November 15, Cardinals vs Rams, State Farm Stadium): https://thedadedge.com/nfl   Enjoyed This Episode? If Mike's letter read like a page out of your own marriage, pick one small pursuit and do it this week with zero agenda. Drop off her favorite coffee, take a walk where you're just the two of you again, and stop waiting to feel connected before you invest. If the show keeps delivering, follow, rate, and leave a review so more fathers can find these conversations.

Makenna Gibbons became part of one of Utah's most public scandals when the “Mormon swinging” story exploded online in 2022. Behind the viral headlines, Makenna was simultaneously dealing with infidelity, divorce, motherhood, public scrutiny, and the collapse of the life she knew.In this episode, Makenna sits down with Jimmy to tell her side of the story and, more importantly, share what happened after the headlines faded. She talks about the boundaries she wishes she had protected, how group dynamics and alcohol contributed to decisions she regrets, the painful process of rebuilding her identity, and what years of therapy taught her about accountability without shame.Makenna also opens up about rebuilding a healthy co-parenting relationship with her ex-husband, getting remarried, learning to trust herself again, and why she believes even the darkest seasons eventually end.This conversation is ultimately about what happens when your worst mistakes become public—and how you rebuild a life you're proud of afterward.Follow Makenna Gibbons: IG

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A timely throwback episode from Season 6:It's the first episode from the new location of Coffee Talk Studios and Billy & Jenn find themselves discussing how to find and achieve the “simple life.” Not that life will ever be perpetually simple or easy…but we do have the power and the opportunity to “live at ease” and enjoy the simple things in life.   _ _ _ _ _Official WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube 

In this episode of The Michael Chernow Podcast, Michael sits down with Alexander Stein for an unfiltered conversation about disordered eating, body dysmorphia, fitness obsession, and the struggles men rarely talk about. Alex shares how his relationship with food began changing at just eight years old and eventually became decades of restriction, over-exercising, coffee, and one meal a day. At his lowest point, he was 6'2" and 140 pounds, yet still struggled to recognize how unhealthy he had become. Michael also opens up about developing his own unhealthy relationship with food and fitness after getting sober, leading to a larger conversation about the incredibly thin line between discipline and obsession. They examine modern fitness culture, intermittent fasting, body-image pressure, social media, and why behaviors that look “healthy” from the outside can sometimes be driven by fear and control. Alex explains the moment hearing Nikki Glaser speak openly about her own struggles finally made him feel understood, why being told he didn't technically qualify as anorexic became a dangerous challenge in his mind, and what ultimately helped him rebuild his relationship with food. This is a conversation for anyone who has ever wondered: Am I actually healthy—or am I obsessed?KOHhttps://kreaturesofhabit.comIGhttps://www.instagram.com/michaelchernowhttps://www.instagram.com/kreaturesofhabitCHAPTERS:0:00 Intro & Trigger Warning4:33 What Does Disordered Eating Actually Look Like?7:02 Dieting at Just 8 Years Old12:12 The Fear of Ever Getting Fat16:28 6'2" and 140 Pounds — How Bad It Got19:00 Michael's Own Battle With Food After Sobriety23:13 20 Years of Food Rules & Body Dysmorphia27:27 Coffee, One Meal a Day & Extreme Restriction30:26 Healthy or Obsessed? The Dark Side of Fitness Culture34:50 Childhood, Control & Where It All Started40:07 Over-Exercising, Restriction & Trying to Get Help44:08 The Nikki Glaser Moment That Changed Everything46:50 “I'll Get There” — When Recovery Became a Challenge53:27 Marriage, Relapse & Reaching a Breaking Point58:18 Rebuilding His Life & Relationship With Food1:08:23 What to Do If You're Struggling1:12:11 The Eating Disorder Men Hide Behind “Fitness”1:14:43 Alex's Final Message#MichaelChernow #AlexanderStein #MensMentalHealth #DisorderedEating #BodyDysmorphia #EatingDisorderRecovery ##IntermittentFasting #TheMichaelChernowPodcast

NO OTHER NAME - ACTS 4:1-12 - BRIAN SUMNER - 2026ACTS 4:1-12 "Now as they spoke to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees came upon them, 2 being greatly disturbed that they taught the people and preached in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. 3 And they laid hands on them, and put them in custody until the next day, for it was already evening. 4 However, many of those who heard the word believed; and the number of the men came to be about five thousand.Addressing the Sanhedrin5 And it came to pass, on the next day, that their rulers, elders, and scribes, 6 as well as Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the family of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem. 7 And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, “By what power or by what name have you done this?”8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders of Israel: 9 If we this day are judged for a good deed done to a helpless man, by what means he has been made well, 10 let it be known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by Him this man stands here before you whole. 11 This is the ‘stone which was rejected by you builders, which has become the chief cornerstone.' 12 Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”To support this channel and partner with Brian in Ministryhttps://www.briansumner.net/support/For more on Brianhttp://www.briansumner.nethttps://www.instagram.com/BRIANSUMNER/https://www.facebook.com/BRIANSUMNEROFFICIALTo listen to Brians Podcast, click below.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Purchase Brians Marriage book at https://www.amazon.com/Never-Fails-Da...Brian is a full time "Urban Missionary" both locally and internationally with a focus on MISSIONS - MARRIAGES - MINISTRY. Since coming to faith in 2004 doors continued opening locally and internationally to do more and more ministry with a focus on Evangelism, Outreach Missions, Marriage, Counsel, Schools, Festivals, Conferences and the like.  Everything about this ministry is made possible because of people personally partnering through the non profit. God Bless and thank you. †Support the showSUPPORT THE SHOW

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So much of what we hand our spouse to fix is really our own inner work in disguise. In this episode Christa turns to two of the most useful words the Enneagram gives us: your vice and your virtue. Your vice is the emotional pattern that runs the show under stress, the overused survival strategy of your type, and your virtue is the higher quality that naturally emerges as you heal and grow. She walks through all nine types, from the One's movement out of resentment toward serenity to the Nine's movement out of self-forgetting toward showing up fully, and shows how the whole of growth is the slow journey from vice to virtue. Then she names the heart of it for marriage: your spouse cannot heal your vice for you. When we ask them to soothe it instead of doing our own work, we exhaust them and stay stuck, but when we own it, we free them and we grow. With honest, practical steps for naming your vice, catching it in the small daily moments, and taking one step toward your virtue, this is a freeing reminder that the most loving thing you can do for your marriage is often to go do your own inner work. Plus a look at the coaching certification where Christa trains others to walk couples through exactly this. Get inside the Enneagram and Marriage Coaching and Masterclass classroom here!⁠ https://www.enneagramandmarriage.com/the-e-m-coaching-masterclass Use the code COACH for $250 off - or - use a payment plan!! Find more about your type, the pod, freebies, and SO much more at our website right here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.EnneagramandMarriage.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Take the E + M Quiz at www.QuizforCouples.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Love what you're learning on E + M? Make sure you leave us a podcast review so others can find us, too⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Christa's Best-Selling Book, The Enneagram in Marriage, here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/df8SxVx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When something feels off in your relationship, it's natural to hope your partner will be the one to change first. But waiting often keeps couples stuck in the same painful patterns. Real transformation begins when someone has the courage to take the first step.In this conversation, Alexandra Stockwell sits down with marriage therapist and host of Sexy Marriage Radio, Dr. Corey Allan, to explore why taking responsibility for your own growth is one of the most powerful gifts you can give your marriage. Together, they unpack the difference between compromising and honoring your individuality, why our differences can strengthen rather than weaken a relationship, and how authenticity creates deeper intimacy.If you've ever found yourself waiting for your spouse to apologize, communicate differently, or meet your needs before making a change yourself, this episode offers a refreshing perspective that can shift the entire dynamic of your relationship.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why "going first" is an act of strength, not surrender• How focusing on yourself changes the entire relationship dynamic• Why your differences don't have to become points of conflict• The hidden cost of waiting for your partner to change first• How authenticity creates more intimacy than people-pleasing ever canHealthy marriages aren't built by keeping score. They're built by two people who are willing to grow, take responsibility, and choose connection, even when it feels vulnerable.Connect with Dr. Corey Allan:Website:⁠ https://marriagefullyalive.com/about/⁠Books:⁠ https://www.amazon.com/Books-Dr-Corey-Allan⁠Sexy Marriage Radio:⁠ https://smr.fm/about/⁠Alexandra and Corey's previous conversation: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/108-sexy-marriage-radio-w-dr-corey-pam-allan/

Infertility? IVF is not the only option. In this episode of The Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse Show, Dr. J sits down with Emma Waters of The Heritage Foundation to discuss IVF, infertility, donor conception, surrogacy, frozen embryos, and restorative reproductive medicine — a humane alternative that seeks to treat the underlying causes of infertility rather than ignore or bypass them. Links and resources mentioned: Emma Waters at The Heritage Foundation: https://www.heritage.org/staff/emma-waters Emma Waters, "The NYT Profiled My Butter. Here's What It Missed About Big Fertility" https://www.heritage.org/health-care-reform/commentary/the-nyt-profiled-my-butter-heres-what-it-missed-about-big-fertility Rethinking Fertility podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rethinking-fertility/id1896869323 Emma Waters on Substack: https://rethinkingfertility.substack.com/ Follow Emma Waters: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emlwaters_/ X: https://x.com/emlwaters Natural Womanhood: https://naturalwomanhood.org/ Natural Womanhood — Find help, doctors, and fertility awareness instructors: https://naturalwomanhood.org/get-help/ International Institute for Restorative Reproductive Medicine: https://iirrm.org/ NaProTechnology: https://naprotechnology.com/ Shiloh IVF Ministry: https://www.shilohivf.com/ National Catholic Bioethics Center — Personal Ethics Consultation: https://www.ncbcenter.org/ask-a-question Real Estate for Life: https://realestateforlife.org/ Dr. Stacy Trasancos on IVF and Human Dignity: https://ruthinstitute.org/dr-j-show/the-truth-about-ivf-and-dignity/ First Things: "A Future for the Family: A New Technology Agenda for the Right" https://firstthings.com/a-future-for-the-family-a-new-technology-agenda-for-the-right/ Vatican document: Donum Vitae https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_19870222_respect-for-human-life_en.html Vatican document: Dignitas Personae https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_20081208_dignitas-personae_en.html Dr. Morse and Emma Waters explore why so many couples are told IVF is their only option, how the fertility industry benefits from keeping people in the dark about alternatives, and why children must never be treated as products, projects, or entitlements. They also discuss the larger cultural picture: the separation of sex, babies, and marriage; the ethics of donor conception and surrogacy; the trauma of frozen embryos; the Alabama IVF case; the question of whether anyone has a "right to a child"; and why the pro-life movement must take reproductive technology seriously. Emma Waters is a Senior Policy Analyst in the Center for Technology and the Human Person at The Heritage Foundation. Her work focuses on family, biotechnology, and reproductive medicine. She is the author of Lead Like Jael: Seven Timeless Principles for Today's Women of Faith and the forthcoming book Rethinking Fertility: The Package Deal of Marriage, Sex, and Procreation. She is also a monthly contributor to World Magazine and host of the podcast Rethinking Fertility. If you or someone you love is struggling with infertility, this conversation offers hope, clarity, and a different way forward. Chapters: 0:00 Intro: infertility, IVF, and restorative reproductive medicine 0:35 Welcome Emma Waters 0:40 The New York Times, IVF, and media framing 4:35 Why alternatives to IVF are hard for elites to process 6:00 "Delay, delay, delay" — then sell a $30,000 workaround 10:04 What is restorative reproductive medicine? 13:49 Natural Womanhood and cycle literacy 18:24 Doctors, training, and the RRM movement 19:01 Why professional women are pushed toward IVF 19:52 IVF success rates and incomplete fertility statistics 26:11 Correcting the underlying condition 27:06 Who benefits from keeping people in the dark? 29:46 The fertility industry and the free market problem 35:22 Sex, babies, marriage, and the sexual revolution 44:38 Divorce ideology and the parent-child bond 45:39 Why every child should be received as a gift 46:25 Donor conception and artificial reproduction 52:02 Consumer-based eugenics 56:58 Sponsor: Real Estate for Life 57:27 IVF, identity, and the breakdown of motherhood 1:03:43 Why the fertility market depends on the state 1:05:08 IVF policy reforms at the state and federal level 1:06:21 The Restore Act and root-cause infertility care 1:18:11 The Alabama IVF case 1:19:22 Human being or medical waste? 1:20:09 Why IVF cannot be made pro-life with regulatory Band-Aids 1:23:04 Shiloh IVF Ministry and help for parents with frozen embryos 1:24:33 Viewer question: IVF and male-factor infertility 1:28:02 Is there a right to a child? 1:29:01 A child is a person, not an entitlement 1:32:18 Why the pro-life movement must address IVF 1:33:03 Where to follow Emma Waters 1:34:41 Closing #IVF #Infertility #RestorativeReproductiveMedicine #EmmaWaters #HeritageFoundation #Catholic #Family

As the back-to-school mornings fast approach, how can you be your most calm, your most intentional self? Author and musician Kira Willey sits down with AllMomDoes host Julie Lyles Carr with fast, practical tips to both connect and keep the peace with your kids during hectic transitions during the day.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4pvBmHX Key Topics:Tools for managing children's emotionsThe importance of self-regulation for parentsMindful transitions and routinesPhysical techniques to release tensionThe role of breathing in emotional regulationBuilding connection through entering children's worldsSound Bites:"Deep breathing activates the vagus nerve""Calm parents create calm children""Releasing tension helps respond, not react"Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Parenting Tools for Emotional Calm01:59 Kira Willie's Journey from Corporate to Children's Author04:52 The Power of Self-Awareness in Parenting07:47 Simple Techniques to Calm Yourself Before Connecting11:37 Using Body Scans and Movement to Release Tension14:38 The Importance of Clear, Non-Negotiable Expectations19:30 The Role of Breathing in Regulating Nervous System23:18 Building Self-Awareness with 'How's the Weather' Exercise29:15 Managing Transitions and Using Countdown Strategies31:54 The Impact of Parent Calmness on Child BehaviorFind Kira: Online | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeBook: The Joyful Child: Calm the Chaos, Connect with Your Kids, and Create More Happiness in Your Daily RoutinesKeywords: child development, emotional regulation, mindfulness, parenting tips, stress management, self-awareness, children's books, Kira Willie, The Joyful Child

I'd love to hear from you! Take this podcast survey for your chance to win a $100 West Coast Catholic gift card. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts with me! xx, MariThis week's episode is a re-run from 2024 with Trey! We sat down for a late-night Q&A and ended up talking about everything from discerning marriage and navigating the early years together to prayer, chastity, NFP, and infertility. There are definitely some fun questions in here too, so I hope you enjoy listening!------Episode SponsorsCrunchi - crunchi.com/mariwagnerWest Coast Catholic - westcoastcatholic.co------Follow Along:Ever Be Podcast InstagramMari Wagner Instagram West Coast Catholic Instagram

In this episode of The Women's Vibrancy Code, Maraya invites you into an intimate and honest conversation with her husband, Michael Brown, about how to make a marriage last as life, love, family, and even who you are continue to evolve. If you've ever wondered how to keep growing without growing apart, you'll hear what nearly 20 years together has taught them about supporting one another, honoring yourself, and choosing your relationship through every season.    The Women's Vibrancy Accelerator Trifecta: Your 90-Day Health Reset Ready to take your health to the next level? The Women's Vibrancy Accelerator Trifecta offers deep, personalized support to help you regain control of your energy, hormones, and well-being. This program includes: Three one-on-one calls with Maraya Dutch Plus Test and full assessment Bi-weekly live Q&A sessions Self-paced health portal covering energy, hormones, libido, and confidence   Podcast listeners get an exclusive discount. Use code PODCAST. Learn more and enroll now: https://marayabrown.com/trifecta/ _______________________ Free Wellness Resources Access free tools like the Menstrual Tracker, Adaptogen Elixir Recipes, Two-Week Soul Cleanse, Food Facial, and more. Download now: https://marayabrown.com/resources/ _______________________ Subscribe to The Women's Vibrancy Code Podcast Listen on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and Spotify. _______________________ Connect with the Show Find us on Facebook,  Linkedin | Website | Tiktok | Facebook Group _______________________ Apply for a Call with Maraya Brown Start your journey with personalized support. Apply here: https://marayabrown.com/call  _______________________ About Maraya Brown Maraya is a Yale and Functional Medicine-trained Women's Health and Wellness Expert (CNM, MSN). She helps women feel energized, confident, and connected to themselves and their lives. With over 25 years of experience, she specializes in energy, hormones, libido, confidence, and deep transformation. _______________________ Disclaimer The content of this podcast is for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical or professional advice. Listeners should consult with a qualified professional before making any health decisions.   This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By: Simplified Impact 

The wild story about a camper who lost some hearing after hours surrounded by cicadas, plus the everyday sounds that quietly threaten your ears. Jodi and Murphy revisit their no-proposal story and why a strong marriage beats a big moment every time. And there's a ton of big-screen fun ahead, from Hunger Games and Harry Potter to It's a Wonderful Life turning 80.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever wondered why your marriage feels harder than it should?You love your husband. You want more intimacy, emotional connection, romance, and desire. Yet every time things seem to improve, something pulls you backward.What if the greatest threat to your marriage isn't poor communication, lack of effort, or even low sex drive?What if it's a spiritual battle you can't see?In this episode of Midlife Marriage Makeover, we're talking about one of the most overlooked reasons Christian couples struggle with intimacy, connection, and desire. Marriage matters deeply to God—and because it matters to God, it becomes a target for the enemy.I'm sharing a very personal story about a spiritual battle I experienced during one of the sweetest seasons of my own marriage. Just when my husband and I were experiencing deeper connection, romance, and intimacy than we had in years, old shame, regret, and lies from my past suddenly resurfaced. What God showed me changed everything.In this episode you'll learn:• Why Satan attacks marriage, intimacy, and connection• The lies that quietly destroy emotional and physical closeness• How spiritual warfare affects your sex drive, desire, and marriage relationship• Why your husband is not the enemy• 4 ways faith helped me rebuild intimacy, connection, and desire in my own marriage• How prayer can transform the atmosphere of your marriageFriend, if you've been feeling disconnected, discouraged, lonely, or like your marriage isn't where you hoped it would be, this episode will remind you that you're not fighting alone.God is still in the business of restoring marriages, healing hearts, rebuilding intimacy, and renewing connection.

Eleven defendants, over a thousand sham marriages, and tens of millions of dollars, DOJ pulls back the curtain on what officials call one of the largest marriage fraud prosecutions in U.S. history. The Attorney General walks through a decade long scheme pairing Chinese nationals with paid American citizens in fake weddings, complete with staged photos, prenups, and a whole cottage industry of recruiters and officiants, before handing things to SDNY's U.S. Attorney and an HSI deputy to break down how the case actually came together. The press Q&A wanders well beyond the marriage fraud story, touching on a Southern Poverty Law Center indictment, the status of a certain high profile contempt referral, New York's second home tax fight, state fraud accountability, and a blunt, no nonsense answer about whether a certain "weaponization fund" is really dead. It's part law enforcement victory lap, part rapid fire news conference covering half a dozen other storylines at once.

Justin Bieber Biography Flash a weekly Biography. In the past few days, Justin Bieber has been mostly in low key public view, with the strongest verified reporting centering on a dinner outing with Hailey Bieber in Los Angeles that several outlets described as calm and ordinary rather than flashy. People reported the pair stepped out for a low key sushi date, while other entertainment outlets and social posts repeated that sighting and framed Bieber as looking a bit under the weather, though those mood readings are subjective and not independently confirmed. According to the recent social media chatter indexed in the search results, the couple have also been seen in Napa and returning to a normal Los Angeles routine after travel, but those are not as well verified as the People report and should be treated cautiously. The most biographically significant recent development is not a new career move or public announcement, but the continued wave of attention around Bieber's appearance, health, and marriage, which keeps feeding speculation about his personal stability and long term public image. Entertainment and tabloid style coverage in the past few days has leaned heavily on concern driven commentary, with posts and articles recycling old themes about his well being, his relationship with Hailey, and his visibility in public. There is also fresh social media attention around Bieber remaining a highly mentioned celebrity online, with one report saying he ranked among the most mentioned male singers on X in 2026, which underscores that his name still drives major conversation even without a big release cycle. There is no strong verified sign in the supplied results of a new album drop, major business launch, or formal public appearance in the past 24 hours. The closest thing to a headline is the ongoing stream of paparazzi and gossip coverage around the dinner sighting and the online interpretation of his demeanor, which is newsworthy mainly because it reflects how closely every outing now gets read as a clue about his health, marriage, and next career chapter. At this point, the safest read is that Bieber is in a quieter phase publicly, while still generating constant attention through small appearances and social media discourse, which can matter long term if it signals a sustained retreat from the spotlight rather than a temporary pause. Thank you for listening, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an update on Justin Bieber, and search the term Biography Flash for more great Biographies. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production. Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

Is it possible to divorce proof your marriage?It just may be. Listen to this series an learn ways to make it happen.marriedmanministry.orgfacebook.com/majesticmarriageandfamilyministriesWe believe in marriage. We believe your marriage should be respected and protected!

Is it possible to divorce proof your marriage?It just may be. Listen to this series an learn ways to make it happen.marriedmanministry.orgfacebook.com/majesticmarriageandfamilyministriesWe believe in marriage. We believe your marriage should be respected and protected!

Is it possible to divorce proof your marriage?It just may be. Listen to this series an learn ways to make it happen.marriedmanministry.orgfacebook.com/majesticmarriageandfamilyministriesWe believe in marriage. We believe your marriage should be respected and protected!

Is it possible to divorce proof your marriage?It just may be. Listen to this series an learn ways to make it happen.marriedmanministry.orgfacebook.com/majesticmarriageandfamilyministriesWe believe in marriage. We believe your marriage should be respected and protected!

Is it possible to divorce proof your marriage?It just may be. Listen to this series an learn ways to make it happen.marriedmanministry.orgfacebook.com/majesticmarriageandfamilyministriesWe believe in marriage. We believe your marriage should be respected and protected!

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Kellan Lutz (Twilight, The Legend of Hercules) joins us this week for an unexpectedly deep and disarming conversation about leaving California for Tennessee, the intensive couples therapy that cracked open a childhood he had completely blacked out, and the post Twilight pressure that made him lose his secret sauce while chasing roles like Captain America and Thor. Kellan opens up about the rowboat analogy that changed his marriage, the Jeff Bridges advice he carried with him from his very first movie, and why he walked around doing press in a fake Hercules accent for months. Thank you to our sponsors: ❤️ This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/inside and get on your way to being your best self

“I Love You, But I'm Not in Love With You”- Listen to my Morning Monologue: I'm sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you'll hear is designed to help you become a better spouse, parent, family member, co-worker, friend, and human being. It's the free therapy you need!  Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join the Dr. Laura Family!! >> Receive my weekly newsletter, perks, and more! Sign up now, it's FREE > DrLaura.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's wedding season! How can a couple who is headed into marriage best position themselves for success? Today, and in the following two weeks, we'll talk about exactly that!• Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.com• Take the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.com• Pray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian: https://thenewsisgood.comIf this content helps you, please consider subscribing. New marriage and parenting videos weekly.Support: https://fiercemarriage.com/partnerSubscribe to audio: https://fiercemarriage.com/podcastSocials: https://instagram.com/fiercemarriage, https://facebook.com/fiercemarriageMore marriage content: https://fiercemarriage.comOur books and devotionals: https://shop.fiercemarriage.comTake online marriage courses: https://gospelcenteredmarriage.com For parenting resources and content, visit https://FierceParenting.comLet's be friends! Find Ryan and Selena on their personal socials. Ryan: https://instagram.com/ryan_fredhttps://twitter.com/ryanfredhttps://facebook.com/ryanfredSelena:https://instagram.com/selenafredhttps://facebook.com/selena.frederick

This is part two of our series on the subtle gaslighting tactics emotional abusers and narcissists use in Christian marriage. You'll hear four more specific examples of what he says, why he says it, what it triggers in you, and the precise words to say back so the tactic stops working on you for good.Key Takeaways:There's a reason your husband can turn any conversation about his behavior into a conversation about your tone, your past, or your "real" intentions, and once you see the move, you'll catch it every time.One specific manipulation pattern explains why a man can be caught in something devastating and somehow still come out of the conversation as the victim.There's a single Bible verse Christian men weaponize to shut down any conversation about unresolved hurt, and it doesn't actually say what they think it says.Find out why your anger in the moment of betrayal might be the most spiritually honest thing in the room, and why he needs you to believe otherwise.Every gaslighting tactic is aiming at the exact same target inside you, and once you know what it is, you'll never be fully fooled by any of them again.Get Today's Free Resource:

Pastor Vlad teaches on the real issues behind failing marriages and how to build a marriage God's way.

Zach sits down with his cousin Kara and her wife Stacy, two women he has known since before they were officially a couple, for a conversation that starts as a family reunion and turns into something much deeper. Kara and Stacy have been together for 26 years, married twice (once in civil union, once when it finally became legal), and are raising two kids, Rylan, 11, and Avery, 13, in a household they describe as running on accommodations instead of an off switch.The conversation moves through family history most people don't say out loud, including an unaddressed abuser in Kara's extended family and the trickle-down effect it has had for generations. From there, Kara and Stacy talk candidly about parenting a neurodivergent son, the grief of letting go of the parent they each expected to be, and the strategy, cost, and constant vigilance behind things as simple as a trip to an amusement park. They also get into what makes their marriage work: they don't fight, they disagree and stay in the room, and their professional lives in education and mental health mean they never fully clock out.What makes this one land is the honesty. Kara names her own theory of generational trauma, "the story you tell yourself," and traces it back to her mother, who buffered her from the worst of it without either of them ever naming it that way. Stacy, in turn, reflects on being raised by people with hot tempers and choosing, quietly and consistently, not to pass that down. By the end, Kara turns the mirror back on Zach and Rebecca's own marriage, and the answer she gives him, that you can't rationalize your way out of anything in a relationship, is as much a takeaway for the listener as it is for Zach.Key TakeawaysGenerational trauma doesn't move in a straight line. It finds new paths even when you think you've closed off the old ones."The story you tell yourself" can outlast the actual event, and revisiting your own history later in life can change what you thought you knew about it.A buffer parent, someone who absorbs hardship so their kids don't have to, can shape a person's resilience without either of them realizing it at the time.Disagreement doesn't have to mean conflict. Communication skills, not avoidance, are what let a couple skip the fighting altogether.Parenting a neurodivergent child often means grieving the parent you expected to be, even while embracing who your child actually is.Accommodations can be a love language: constant, invisible planning (escape routes, VIP tickets, visual aids) that a child may never recognize as an act of love.You can't feel or rationalize your way out of relationship problems. Longevity comes from staying honest and staying in it, even when one partner is healthier than the other at a given moment.Space, grace, and time: not every conversation needs to happen immediately, and giving people room to come back to it matters as much as the conversation itself.Guest InfoKara and Stacy are Zach's cousin (by marriage on his wife's side). Both work in education and mental health: Kara does professional talks and introductions related to her field, and Stacy is a science inclusion teacher. They live in New Jersey with their two children.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is the 50% Divorce Rate a Myth?   You've probably heard this your entire life:   "50% of marriages end in divorce."   It's repeated so often that most of us don't even question it. But what if it's not actually true?   I recently interviewed social researcher and bestselling author Shaunti Feldhahn, and she shared something I think every married person should hear.   Years ago, Shaunti went looking for the actual divorce rate because she wanted to cite it accurately in an article. She assumed she'd find something around 50%. Instead, she started looking through Census Bureau statistics and other major data sources and realized:   The numbers weren't matching the story we've all been told.   And this isn't just an interesting statistics lesson. Because what we believe about marriage matters. It can be the difference of giving up versus working towards what scripture teaches.   Shaunti explained that one of the most important differences between couples who make it through difficult seasons and those who don't is often something surprisingly simple:   Hope versus futility.   If you believe: "This is hard, but we can get through it," you keep trying. But if you believe: "Marriages usually fail anyway. Ours probably will too," eventually you start wondering why you should keep fighting for it.   That's why inaccurate marriage statistics can actually be dangerous. In this conversation, Shaunti and I also unpack: • Where the "50% divorce rate" idea actually comes from • Why some legitimate studies can still create misleading conclusions • Why a huge sample size doesn't necessarily mean a study represents everyone • How the wording of a survey question can change the answers people give • What Shaunti's research found about how happy most marriages actually are • One simple mindset that shows up again and again in the happiest marriages   That last one was particularly powerful: Learning to believe the best about your spouse's intentions.   Your spouse may genuinely hurt you or get something wrong without actually wanting to hurt you. That distinction can change an enormous amount.   If marriage has felt discouraging—or if you simply want a more accurate picture of what the research actually says—I think this conversation will give you a tremendous amount of hope.   And remember: Your marriage is not doomed because of a statistic. By God's grace, transformation may be far more possible than you think.   God bless, Belah Rose Delight Your Marriage (AI helped write this email) PS - Want more insight into the health of your marriage? Take our free Marital Health Assessment to find out your Marital Health score. PPS - Ready to start your healing journey? Schedule a free Clarity Call and see if our programs are the right fit for you. PPPS - Here is what (another) recent Coaching Graduate had to say: [after coaching], "In intentionality,  choosing to make deliberate decisions to act lovingly, even when I don't feel like it. In gratitude, finding so many reasons to be thankful for my husband that I never saw before. In communication, putting the duct tape on is one of my new sayings to myself, trying to not complain and mother and control (my 3 biggest assets LOL) Growing In appreciation for the effort he is putting forward for me gives me a  whole new appreciation that is hard to put in words."  

Marriage isn't just the key to keeping the human race alive. It's also pretty funny. On this episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we discuss the marital blunders amidst the marital bliss!

Gracie Hunt joins The Riley Gaines Show for a wide-ranging conversation on faith, fitness, football, and the next chapter of her life. Gracie opens up about her surprise engagement to Derek, why they pursued marriage counseling before getting engaged, and how faith shapes their future marriage. She also shares how sports shaped her identity, why strength training is now the foundation of her fitness routine, and how living with celiac disease influences the way she thinks about food and wellness. Riley and Gracie discuss growing up in the Kansas City Chiefs family, the impact of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce on young female football fans, and what it was like attending Taylor Swift's wedding. Plus, Gracie shares the Christian AI work, children's stories, and women's devotional she's building next. New episodes of The Riley Gaines Show release every Tuesday and Friday at 10 a.m. Eastern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pregnancy and the first three months after bringing home a baby can be some of the sweetest and hardest days of your marriage. In this second episode of our "marriage in the newborn season" series, we talk honestly about pregnancy, postpartum recovery, sleep deprivation, serving one another, and how husbands and wives can protect their marriage while navigating the and "fourth trimester."Discussion Questions for Couples- What fears or anxieties do we each have about pregnancy or the postpartum season?- How can we better communicate our needs instead of expecting each other to read our minds?- What are practical ways we can serve one another during the first 90 days?- What rhythms (prayer, check-ins, date nights, etc.) do we want to protect after baby arrives?- How can we intentionally guard against resentment and entitlement?- What words of encouragement do we each need to hear more often in this season?

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when the dreams you once shared with your spouse begin coming true... for them, but not for you?In this deeply honest conversation, Anna Asbury sits down with host, Jennifer Vickery Smith, to share about the parts of her story that aren't easy to talk about. A wife, mother of five, artist, and the wife of Christian artist Cory Asbury, Anna talks candidly about navigating postpartum depression after each of her pregnancies, feeling hidden in motherhood, struggling with her identity, and even experiencing jealousy as she watched her husband's career flourish while her own dreams seemed to fade.But God wasn't finished writing her story.Anna shares how an ordinary Crayola paint set became the unexpected beginning of a calling she never saw coming, and how God met her in one of the hardest seasons of her life to reveal gifts she never knew she had.If you've ever wrestled with comparison, felt unseen, wondered if your dreams still mattered, or needed hope in the middle of motherhood, this conversation will remind you that God is still at work... even in the waiting.In this episode, we discuss:• Postpartum depression after five pregnancies• Marriage and supporting your spouse's calling• Identity and comparison• Feeling hidden in motherhood• Waiting on God's timing• Discovering unexpected purpose• How God can redeem seasons that feel forgottenLink to Anna's art! https://www.anna-asbury.com/http://www.livingexo.comCreating exceptional outdoor living spaces in Nashville and Middle Tennessee http://www.coatdefense.comMOMMA15 for 15% OFFThank you to our generous Got It From My Momma podcast friends! This episode is brought to you by: COAT DEFENSEwww.coatdefense.comInstagram @coat_defenseUse MOMMA15 for 15% off Got it From My Momma on the WEBwww.gotitfrommymomma.tv(Become an Insider!)Host- Jennifer Vickery Smith@jvickerysmith on Instagram WATCH podcast episodes on YouTube @gotitfrommymommapodcast 

I'm kicking off Season 6 by turning Instagram comments and real marriage questions into deeper conversations about what actually builds a strong relationship. I'm sharing what Ben and I have learned about disagreement, repair, fun, trust, and why an extraordinary marriage doesn't require perfection. • the Season 6 format shift from reels to long-form depth • why “You complete me” can create unhealthy expectations • how to disagree without destroying safety • patterns I see in coaching like resentment disguised as sex issues • choosing accountability and curiosity over fixing your spouse • bringing back flirting, play, attraction and sex • facing betrayal, broken trust, loneliness and emotional shutdown with real skills If this conversation encouraged you, would you do me a favor and share it with someone you love? Your spouse, a friend, or another couple who could use a little love today. Send us Fan Mail

Maybe it really is just you! Brian welcomes "The Scottsdale Matchmaker" Cat Cantrill for a candid, funny, and occasionally uncomfortable look at what's really happening in today's dating world. Why have men become so hesitant to approach women? Are dating apps actually worse for men? Do successful singles have unrealistic expectations? And at what point does having “high standards” become a convenient excuse for never giving anyone a real chance? All this and much, much more - including the best first date story...ever?

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”A whole generation is being handed a worldview that feels “normal” only because they grew up in it, and it's everywhere. We're watching the results of human pulverization in real time: confusion about truth, freedom, love and a growing romance with Socialism. Yet, Socialism and Communism have never succeeded anywhere, and they always crush the human person.Visit Tom's Work at Illinois Family Institute!Gen Z is waking up, join the movement! Claymore Milites ChristiIf this conversation challenges you, share it with a friend, subscribe for more, and leave a review so others can find the show.Support the show

August 11th, 2026 - We welcome back Michael Haynes to address a report claiming that the Vatican firmly voted against Medjugorge in 2016. Then, we welcome back Dr. Matthew Tsakanikas to discuss the possible significance of a mysterious “7” that appeared over the Moon in 2019, and what he believes it may reveal about the Church's current spiritual crisis. Links, Show Notes & More - https://thestationofthecross.com/act Email Us! ACT@TheStationOfTheCross.com

When you're struggling in your marriage, it's easy to believe your happiness depends on what your partner does next.That they'll finally change.That you'll eventually know what to do.That somehow you'll stop feeling so stuck.But what if the perspectives keeping you trapped are the very things preventing you from moving forward?In this episode, we're exploring three powerful mindset shifts that can help you step out of helplessness, reclaim your personal agency, and begin creating meaningful change—whether that ultimately heals your marriage, yourself, or both.Inside this episode, we:Explore how shifting your focus from changing your partner to growing yourself can transform the way you experience your marriageTalk about why "I don't know what to do" often keeps us stuck—and the mindset that creates greater clarity and confidenceUncover how victim thinking quietly steals your power and what it looks like to reclaim itDiscuss the difference between waiting for your circumstances to change and intentionally creating a life you're proud ofLearn how acceptance, boundaries, and personal responsibility can exist together without giving up on your marriageExplore how one perspective shift can completely change the way you approach your relationship and your futureWhether you're feeling discouraged, uncertain, or emotionally exhausted, this episode will help you step out of survival mode and reconnect with the one thing you always have the power to change:The way you choose to think, respond, and move forward.Feeling at a crossroads?If this episode resonated with you and you're feeling uncertain about what to do next in your marriage, you don't have to figure it out alone.Whether you're trying to decide how to move forward, wondering if your marriage can change, or simply looking for clarity on your next step, I'd love to help.I invite you to schedule a private consultation where we'll talk through your unique situation, uncover what's keeping you stuck, and explore the path that feels most aligned for you and your relationship.Book your private consultation HERE

WITH-ness: The experience of being deeply connected with God and others through joy, presence, mutual delight, trust, safety, and shared life. A relational environment where people become more fully alive because they are deeply known, genuinely loved, and continually invited to grow. ~ Table & WellHealthy marriages don't usually collapse because people stop loving each other. They slowly drift from connection to control. Every unhealthy posture in marriage is an attempt to secure something good—security, confidence, fulfillment, or significance—but through fear and control rather than relationship. Throughout this series, we're going to discover that beneath nearly every conflict lies a deeper question:  What are we really longing for?And beneath every unhealthy pattern lies another:  What are we afraid of?Most couples assume their biggest problems are communication, conflict, parenting, finances, or intimacy. But what if those are only symptoms of something much deeper?In this episode, Tennison and Ginelle begin to unpack how the 4 unhealthy postures we take in our marriage try to move us back WITH-ness when fear enters in:UNDER searches for WITH-ness through Pleasing.OVER searches for WITH-ness through Certainty/Control.FROM searches for WITH-ness through Consumption.FOR searches for WITH-ness through Appearance.If you have been impacted by what you have heard in this podcast and would like to support us in our mission to help people experience healthier & deeper relationships with God, themselves, and others, go to: tableandwell.org/#supportTo learn how we can help develop your community, family or team: Schedule Interest Call For more information about Table Experiences go to: tableandwell.org/tablesTo start on your journey to relational health go to: Connection CureTo watch this and other Podcast go to our YouTube Channel: Table & Well co

Text us your questions or topics for the show! We got you!Recording A Fight: Right Or Wrong!You hit record because you were finally going to have proof. And the second that phone went face-down on the table, you started behaving—measured, calm, reasonable—while you waited for them to hand you the exact reaction you were looking for.That's why the recording never works. In Ep469, Cass and Kathryn take on a question they get constantly, including the one recording of their own worst night that actually changed something.

What if the biggest thing standing between you and the life you want isn't your current circumstances, but the identity you've accepted for yourself?  In this raw and deeply inspiring episode, former NFL player, author, and identity coach Anthony Trucks shares his powerful story of overcoming trauma, shifting identity, and mastering subconscious intuition. From entering the foster care system at age three and navigating childhood abuse, to earning a Division I football scholarship, playing in the NFL, and enduring a life-altering divorce and financial collapse—Anthony reveals what it truly takes to rebuild your life from the inside out.  In this conversation, we explore: • The Neuroscience of Intuition & Trauma: How growing up in foster care rewired Anthony's brain to read human facial expressions with remarkable accuracy to ensure survival.  • Physical & Mental Toughness: What it takes physically and mentally to transition from a foster child to an elite NFL athlete.  • Situational Awareness & Threat Detection: Trusting your gut feeling in high-stakes environments, travel safety, and harnessing a "warrior" energy when needed.  • Overcoming Rock Bottom: Anthony's darkest moments following the end of his NFL career, a failing gym business, and a painful divorce.  • An Unbelievable Marriage Reconciliation: How Anthony and his ex-wife both did the deep internal work required to heal individually and rebuild their marriage stronger than ever.  • Modern Fatherhood: Overcoming ego and pride to set a healthy example for your children.  Anthony's insights offer a masterclass on turning life's rough seas into your greatest advantage. Connect with Anthony Trucks: Website: https://www.anthonytrucks.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonytrucks/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/anthony-trucks/ Connect with Doug Beitz: Email: info@dougbeitz.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbeitz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougbeitz/ Website: https://buymeacoffee.com/dougbeitz Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mQ258nugC3lyw3SpvYuoK?si=7cec409527d34438 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/intuitive-conversations-with-doug/id1593172364 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-beitz-472a4b338/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dougbeitz178

Fr. Mike explains the relationship between idolatry and adultery, and how one can easily lead to another, especially in our relationship with God. He also talks about the difference between discipline and abuse, as we cover some tough topics today. Today's readings are Isaiah 65, Ezekiel 23-24, and Proverbs 13:21-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

“Signs You're Ready for Marriage”- Listen to my Morning Monologue: I'm sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you'll hear is designed to help you become a better spouse, parent, family member, co-worker, friend, and human being. It's the free therapy you need!  Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join the Dr. Laura Family!! >> Receive my weekly newsletter, perks, and more! Sign up now, it's FREE > DrLaura.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As moms, it's so easy to compare our children to everyone else's. We wonder why one child seems to thrive in situations where another struggles. We ask ourselves if we're doing something wrong or if we'd somehow be a better parent if our child were different.But what if God intentionally gave you the child you have?In this episode, I'm talking about what it looks like to parent the child God created instead of the child we expected. Everyone has a unique personality, unique strengths, unique struggles, and a unique purpose. Our job isn't to force them into a mold, it's to become students of who God made them to be.I share an episode with Sally Clarkson and her son Nathan about how our parenting often changes when we begin looking beyond behavior and start asking what our children truly need. Sometimes what looks like defiance is anxiety. Sometimes what looks like impulsiveness may be part of how God uniquely wired them. As parents, we have the opportunity to respond with curiosity, compassion, and wisdom instead of frustration.We'll also discuss the reality of raising children with ADHD, OCD, sensory challenges, autism, or other forms of neurodivergence. Receiving a diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't define your child. It simply gives you a better map for understanding how they experience the world. God isn't surprised by your child's wiring, and He certainly isn't limited by it.Remember, God didn't make a mistake when He gave your child to you. He chose you to be their mom for a reason, and He promises to give you the wisdom and grace you need for every step of the journey.Connect with Sally Clarkson:  Website: SallyClarkson.com  Instagram: Sally Clarkson (@sally.clarkson) Facebook: Sally Clarkson Links Mentioned:  Don't Mom Alone: By Heather MacFadyen Different: By Sally and Nathan Clarkson Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend Related Episodes: Loving Your “Different” Child :: Sally and Nathan Clarkson [Ep 149] Mothering Autism: Navigating Grief, Marriage, and Community :: Carrie Cariello, Kate Swenson, and Adrian Wood [Ep 515] Featured Sponsors:  Hiya Health: We've worked out a special deal with Hiya. Receive 50% off your first order on any of their products. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/DMA. This deal is not available on their regular website. Get your kids the full-body support they deserve. Honeylove: Treat yourself to the most advanced bras and shapewear on the market. Use our exclusive link to save 20% off Honeylove at honeylove.com/DMA . Experience the new standard in comfort and support with Honeylove. Branch Basics: And here's the good news—Branch Basics is now available everywhere you shop: at Target, Target.com, Amazon, and of course, BranchBasics.com. Tossing the toxins has never been more convenient! For anyone grabbing the Premium Starter Kit, you can still get 15% off at BranchBasics.com with our code [DMA]. The Premium Starter Kit comes with The Concentrate, and refillable bottles for your surface cleaners, including All-Purpose, Bathroom, Streak-Free, Foaming Hand Wash, and Laundry. It also comes with Oxygen Boost for extra stubborn stains on pots and pans, laundry, bathroom tile and more. This kit is a great way to kickstart your human-safe cleaning routine

This is a special live Q&A recorded inside Apogee, where the hosts turned the tables and interviewed Larry alongside his wife Jessica for a rare joint conversation. Married 23 years with four sons, the two open up about what actually creates safety in a home, and their answer surprises the room: it starts with relentlessly prioritizing the marriage. From there they get honest about the early years when Larry admits he floundered and didn't lead well, how Jessica learned to call him forward without emasculating him, and why connection always has to come before correction. They talk repair as the true measure of a relationship, letting kids witness the full cycle of a disagreement, and Larry shares the hardest parts of his own story, an estranged mother and a father who left twice, and what forgiveness has and hasn't looked like. If you want a real look inside a marriage that leads, this one delivers.   Timeline Summary [1:05] – Larry and Jessica join Apogee, and the watermelon splitter jokes begin [5:03] – The Freud quote on a child's need for protection, and Larry's book for his boys [6:19] – What's really happening in a home when a child feels deeply safe [7:01] – The frying pan on the back burner: how marriages slide after kids arrive [8:29] – Marriage as a skill, not just a feeling, and the tactical work it requires [9:09] – Telling his 12 year old he prioritizes mom, and why that creates safety [10:04] – The 18 year old who wants to be home because of how his parents love [11:05] – Jessica on kids modeling what they see, and her daughter wanting flowers [13:16] – Jessica's loving, family oriented upbringing versus Larry's chaotic one [15:08] – Jessica's honesty: he did not lead very well in the early years [15:51] – Calling him forward with love instead of a finger in his face [17:28] – Connection before correction, and picking one when forced to choose [20:55] – Why calling someone forward implies connection and trust already exist [22:08] – Without connection you have no influence, even with your own kids [23:14] – Having tough conversations through activity: walks, workouts, the range [23:38] – Hold On to Your Kids and why attachment precedes instruction [24:51] – Parenting across developmental stages and the two bigs, two littles dynamic [28:01] – Why Larry found the young years hardest and came alive in the teens [29:23] – Jessica as the boy mom of empathy, affection, and don't cross me [30:29] – What repair looks like after losing patience with the kids [32:22] – Figs O'Sullivan on harmony, disharmony, and quality living in the repair [33:05] – Growing up with parents who never apologized, and breaking that cycle [35:05] – Coach Whittle's house rule: if you see the collision, you see the repair [36:12] – The deck argument Ethan witnessed and the repair he described back [38:20] – Repairing with your own parents, and the letters Apogee members are writing [41:53] – Larry's estranged mother, the milk incident, and an unsafe environment [42:37] – A father who left twice and the Starbucks reunion 18 years later [43:36] – Mason at 15 asking how he could ever forgive him [44:34] – Forgive and co-create the future, or live in the past with a grudge [46:18] – Screen time boundaries, dumb phones, and earning time through fitness [49:37] – The three page contract for an adult son living at home rent free [50:28] – Why doom scrolling infuriates Larry, and his own guilt with the work phone [57:08] – The Apogee host thanks Larry, and an early zoom happy birthday   5 Key Takeaways Protecting Kids Starts With the Marriage — The deepest safety a child feels comes from parents who prioritize each other. It's a long tail game, not a short term action, and kids who see their parents love each other feel warm, safe, and want to be home. Call Each Other Forward, Don't Tear Down — Jessica changed Larry by naming what she saw with love and respect instead of criticism, which made him want to change. That same energy, connection before correction, is exactly how they lead their sons. Without Connection You Have No Influence — Kids tune out discipline from someone they don't feel attached to. Building connection first, often through shared activity, makes every hard conversation land far better. The Relationship Lives in the Repair — Every relationship cycles through harmony, disharmony, and repair, and the quality resides in how you repair. Letting kids witness the whole cycle, including your apology, teaches them it's safe to mess up and own it. Forgiveness Is a Choice About the Future — Larry's father owned his two abandonments completely and earned a 21 year relationship, while his mother's unsafe patterns went unrepaired. You can forgive and co-create the future, or live your whole life in the past with a grudge.   Links & Resources Episode page and all links: https://thedadedge.com/1507 Dad Edge Day with the Arizona Cardinals (November 15, Cardinals vs Rams, State Farm Stadium): https://thedadedge.com/nfl Connect with Jessica Hagner: https://thedadedge.com/jessicahagner/ Larry and Jessica interview each other (part one): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aCcKKv9pXw Larry and Jessica interview each other (part two): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsHmnQiROMo&t=138s   Enjoyed This Episode? If watching Larry and Jessica lead their marriage out loud gave you something to aim at, take one piece into your own home this week. Prioritize your spouse in front of your kids, or let them witness a full repair the next time you lose your patience. If the show keeps delivering, follow, rate, and leave a review so more fathers can find these conversations.

This episode is about helping dads realize that how they communicate with their partner teaches their kids how love works.In this conversation, Jey Young and Raffi Bilek explore the complexities of communication in marriage, emphasizing the importance of understanding and validating each other's feelings. They discuss common conflicts couples face, the significance of listening, and the need to address deeper issues rather than just surface-level problems. The dialogue highlights strategies for effective communication, including the importance of empathy, picking battles wisely, and reconnecting after disagreements. Ultimately, the conversation serves as a guide for couples to improve their communication skills and strengthen their relationships.Most couples aren't fighting about the dishes, the money, or the sex.You can't fix a problem you don't understand.It's important to go in there and try to figure out the why behind reactions.You can wait until later to address conflicts.Everybody has a reason why they do things, and it's good to explore that.People just want to be validated in their feelings.You cannot convince your partner to see things your way.The end goal of communication is not necessarily the solution, but staying connected.Marriage is supposed to be work, and that's okay.Expect to make mistakes in fatherhood and keep trying.Chapters00:00 Understanding Conflict in Relationships02:42 The Importance of Communication04:55 Slowing Down to Understand09:16 The Deeper Issues Behind Arguments11:04 The Art of Listening and Validation18:04 Navigating Difficult Conversations23:30 Working Together as a Team30:07 Reconnecting After Conflict