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Today, we tackle the sensitive subject of masturbation. What does the Bible say about it? Why do Christians differ on their opinions? And how can we discern what's right for us? Sponsor Thanks, once again, to Married Dance for sponsoring this episode. Check them out for quality products displayed in a nudity-free and marriage-focused environment. Great customer service too! From the Bible But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God— having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with such people. 1 Timothy 3:1–5 (not about masturbation, but a passage we discussed and worth reading in context for yourself) “Everything is permissible for me,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible for me,” but I will not be mastered by anything. 1 Corinthians 6:12 “Everything is permissible,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible,” but not everything builds up. 1 Corinthians 10:23 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. 1 Corinthians 13:4–8a If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn't do it, it is sin for them. James 4:17 Resources Solo Masturbation? | The Forgiven Wife Masturbation: Hands On or Hands Off? - Hot, Holy & Humorous Orgasms Make You Squeamish? It's OK To Explore Your Body • Bonny's Oysterbed7 Episode 76: Listener Questions (includes "Is it sinful to figure out how to reach orgasm on your own so that you can show your husband what works?") Episode 124: Touching Yourself, Sex Just for Fun & Erectile Problems (Answering Listener Questions) (including touching yourself during sex) Two Wives & Candid Conversation about Masturbation - Hot, Holy & Humorous Two Wives. Talking About Masturbation. – Intimacy in Marriage More Candid Conversation about Masturbation - Hot, Holy & Humorous More Masturbation Talk. From a Couple of Wives. – Intimacy in Marriage Episode 151: Q&A - Sex Tips, Fantasy, Refusing Sex & Elusive Orgasm (fantasizing during sex) How to Fantasize About Your Spouse - Hot, Holy & Humorous The Higher Desire Wife: Understanding and Help for Christian Women Navigating Mismatched Sex Drives by J. Parker (releases March 18, preorder now!) Episode 185: Women's Freedom from Porn, with Juli Slattery & Joy Skarka Her Freedom Journey: A Guide Out of Porn and Shame to Authentic Intimacy by Juli Slattery & Joy Skarka Joy Skarka – Creating Spaces to Set Christian Women Free from Porn and Sexual Shame Porn Addiction Help for Women | XXXchurch.com Help for Women Who Have a Sex Addiction - SAA SheRecovery.com | Pornography & Sexual Addiction Support for Women The Female Addict & Unraveled – Pure Desire Ministries Workshop Healing For Women - Bethesda Workshops L.I.F.E. Guide for Women: A Workbook for Women Seeking Recovery from Sexual Addiction by Marnie Ferree No Stones: Women Redeemed from Sexual Addiction by Marnie Ferree Love Sick: One Woman's Journey through Sexual Addiction by Sue William Silverman Thanks for joining us at the virtual kitchen table for another great chat! If you could, we'd appreciate you leaving a rating and/or review so that others can find the show. Please be sure to check out our website and webinars at forchristianwives.com. And visit our individual ministry pages for more resources as well: Strong Wives - Bonny Burns Honeycomb & Spice - Chris Taylor Hot, Holy & Humorous - J. Parker 

In this episode, all the hosts including Haashiraamaa Senju, Tobirama Senju, Kakashi Hatake, Kisame Hoshikage, and Space Monkey 01 talk about love, relationships, and all things related to it, they start by sharing their own stories. Marriage Episode:- https://open.spotify.com/episode/323ytzPIee46zdd2MYlrq8?si=FhSyxzxIT0WXLeSWqkqFrA UPI ID- ⁠schumyvannakaviyangal13@axl UPI ID- ⁠⁠schumyvannakaviyangal13@ybl UPI ID -schumyvannakaviyangal13@ibl Fully Flimy X SVK Merchandise:- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fullyfilmy.in/collections/svk-collection⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---------------------------------Support Us---------------------------------------- Support Schumy Vanna Kaviyangal if you feel like it

Send us a textIn this episode, we walk through the basics of sexual morality. So much depends on one's understanding on marriage, and if someone is wrong, their morality is gong to be wrong, too. We must make these truths clear, and we must promote chastity.So, see the Marriage Episode #2-4 to understand marriage from nature and revelation.

The marriage lessons we learn by example are often the most memorable. Some of the examples we see teach us what works, what leads to a successful, happy marriage, what we may want to emulate in our own.  But sometimes the examples we see serve as cautionary tales. They show us what doesn't work, what kinds of attitudes and behaviors will submarine your marriage and undermine its happiness or longevity.  Either way, the lessons are instructive. They can lead us in a direction we want to go or warn us to steer clear of potentially dangerous potholes along the way.  Show Notes VERSES CITED: - Philippians 2:3-4 - “Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.” - 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 - "Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant, does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered, does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails.”  RELATED LINKS: - Secrets to Marital Success: 30 Lessons in 30 Years of Marriage - Episode 34: The #1 Rule for Building a Happy Marriage - The A-to-Z Guide to Building a Better Marriage - 7 Ways to Ruin Your Marriage - Free Printable Medicine Tracker (for caregivers like my father-in-law) STAY CONNECTED: - Subscribe: Flanders Family Freebies -(weekly themed link lists of free resources) - Instagram: follow @flanders_family for more great content - Family Blog: Flanders Family Home Life (parenting tips, homeschool help, lots of free printables!)  - Marriage Blog: Loving Life at Home  (encouragement in your roles as wife, mother, believer)  

Love, Recovery, and Resilience: A Wife's Story of Confronting and Overcoming Pornography in Marriage (Episode 116) Join us as we delve into the intimate and often muted struggles within marriages, centering on the powerful narrative of Rosie Makinney as she navigates her husband's porn addiction. Join us as we peel back the layers of challenges, resilience, and healing in this captivating story. The journey commences before marriage, with Rosie reflecting on her past relationship with an unrepentant porn addict. Despite desperate attempts to salvage that relationship, all efforts prove futile, leading to a transformative moment empowered by the Holy Spirit. Fast forward to a foreign country, where Rosie encounters her future husband at a church gathering, despite his admission of past struggles with porn. The honeymoon phase transforms into a trial, revealing red flags reminiscent of Rosie's past. Seeking help, they uncover her husband's sex addiction, prompting a bold decision that becomes a pivotal point in their journey to recovery. Embark on an exploration of the multifaceted impact of porn addiction on intimacy within a marriage, shedding light on coping mechanisms and the path to healing. Engage in a profound conversation about the intricacies of intimacy, addiction, and healing within the context of marriage. It unfolds as a story of resilience and hope, dismantling the walls of silence and stigma surrounding sensitive topics. Join us in fostering understanding and empathy for those encountering similar challenges in their relationships. Find out more about Rosie's ministry here:  https://fightforloveministries.org/

If you and your spouse seek to strengthen and protect your marriage by fighting against the Enemy, this episode is for you. We share invaluable insights and actionable advice to help you maintain your love, trust, and unity. Tune in and discover all the ways you can protect your marriage starting today.   Find our show notes at https://expeditionmarriage.org/post/podcast/ep-102-how-to-fight-against-the-enemy-in-your-marriage/   Follow us! https://www.instagram.com/expedition_marriage/ https://pinterest/expedition_marriage.org Subscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@expeditionmarriage   Men's Devotional for Dads - https://expeditionmarriage.org/books/ 60 Second blessing https://expeditionmarriage.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/60-second-blessings.pdf   Praying for Your Husband or Wife 30 Day Challenge https://expeditionmarriage.org/free-resources/   Simple Steps to a Weekly Check in https://expeditionmarriage.org/post/how-to-have-a-weekly-marriage-check-in/  (get handout at bottom)   Sewing and Reaping in Marriage Episode 39 https://expeditionmarriage.org/post/podcast/ep-39-sowing-and-reaping-in-marriage/      

While deployed to Kuwait, Jerry Dugan wrote to his family the “in case I die” letter. His whole hard life had led to this moment. You will see the wonderful way the Lord protected him, changed him and his family, and how he was able to come home. He is truly an honorable man, but one who wasn't always proud of his family name.At 14, in his mind, his family name stood for trouble, heartbreak, bullying, racial microaggressions and brokenness. He had already been through so much in his young life. Jerry shares with us the life-changing prayers and loving God that lead him to a new family honor, and helped him to change the generational patterns that informed his childhood. Jeremiah 1:5-"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations."Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3CTvYYb--------------------------------------Topics Shared:Biracial childhoodTiger MomPerformance-based acceptancePerformance-based affectionTop Gun style bet to break up his parentsHeart-breaking divorceThe Army brushed a lot of things under the carpetSuicide ideations and suicide attemptsInterventionLoving foster homeBullied by uncles in Ca. His gentle father flips the switch to military policeman with army trainingA turning pointDeployment to Kuwait, 1/'03-3/'03Writing the 'in case I die' letterWar homecoming and seeing his kids for the first timeQuotes:"When you are 7 or 8 years old and the amount of affection you are getting from your mom, the kind of attention you get from your mom is solely based on your performance in an activity, that sets a weird expectation.""In the movies they always have that 'in case I die' letter they hand to their buddy to hand off, but I was so convinced I was going to die, that I wrote my letter. I disguised the wording just enough so it didn't freak my wife out when she read it, but it was there. Everything I wanted to say to her was in that letter. I folded it, and I mailed it that night. It was one last mail run before we crossed the border.""We as a church can do better, back off the condemnation, and demonstrate more of the Jesus who hung out with prostitutes and tax collectors and treated them with dignity, treated them with respect because he honored their dignity."References:Beyond the Rut Website & Podcast:https://beyondtherut.com/https://therealjerrydugan.com/Jerry Dugan's Ted Talk:http://therealjerrydugan.com/category/biblical-marriage/Marriage Episode with Meg Glesener:https://beyondtherut.com/meg-glesener-healthy-marriage-btr-236/The Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255& Website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/------------------------------------------For more inspiring stories: https://lettersfromhomepodcast.com/

As we've done the past few years on our wedding anniversary, this week my wife Emily and I share a conversation reflecting on the past year of our marriage. This was probably the most challenging year of our marriage, but in many ways it became the most refining. I've talked about it briefly in the few episodes I've done this year, but our lives were in a constant state of chaos this past year. A tornado hit our home on December 11, 2021, and we were displaced for almost nine months. That was just the beginning of what was pretty much just a long series of unfortunate events that significantly interrupted our lives. I wrote about most of it earlier this year. You can read that article on my website at coleclaybourn.com. We had a lot of people help us navigate this past year — financially, physically, emotionally, and certainly spiritually. We lived most of this year without a lot of stuff, in an unnatural environment, and with a lot of inconveniences. But at the risk of being cheesy, we really did learn what truly matters. There's much to be grateful for and lots to be excited about as we look ahead to 2023. Thanks for listening! I'd love for you to connect with me by signing up for my newsletter: coledouglasclaybourn.substack.com. You can also find more of my articles and content at coleclaybourn.com and on social media: Instagram: @coleclaybourn Twitter: @ColeClaybourn Also find me on Facebook at facebook.com/ColeDouglasClaybourn You can check out our previous anniversary conversations below: Episode 79: Lessons From Our Fourth Year of Marriage Episode 57: Love, Marriage, & Surviving 2020 Episode 6: Lessons From Two Years of Marriage --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/in-no-hurry/message

This is another episode in our series on healthy marriages! In Episode 191 of Outnumbered the Podcast, Bonnie & Audrey share 7 tips for keeping devices from destroying your marriage, and actually using technology to improve it.Mentioned in this episode:Kids and Screen Time EpisodeKids and Cell PhonesCommunication in Marriage {Episode 92}Stephen Covey book (Urgent/Important Chart)Gottman Card Deck appAbout Outnumbered the Podcast:Two moms, parenting a combined total of 19 kids and finding joy in the chaos.Join Audrey and Bonnie as they share real parenting tips for real people through humor, advice and compassion.Whether it's tackling how to teach kids to work or discussing where to turn when you're all out of patience,these two experienced moms are here to offer authentic tips for raising children joyfully.Please support this free podcast on Patreon!YouTubeGrab our free episode guidesBlogPodcastInstagramSubscribe to our emails

Family honor.  Does your family name bring you joy? For some it brings shame, and a deep desire to restore that honor.  Jerry Dugan shares his story and journey to bring honor to his family name.   At 14, in his mind, his family name stood for trouble, heartbreak, bullying, racial microaggressions  and  brokenness.   He had already been through so much in his young  life. And this environment took a huge toll.Jerry shares with us the life-changing  prayers and  loving God that lead him to a new family honor, and helped him to change the generational patterns that informed his childhood. He isn't perfect, but he is The Real Jerry Dugan.Jeremiah 1:5-"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed  you a prophet to the nations." --------------------------------------Topics Shared:Biracial childhood Tiger MomPerformance-based acceptancePerformance-based affectionTop Gun style bet to break up his parentsHeart-breaking divorceThe Army brushed a lot of things under the carpetSuicide ideations and suicide attemptsInterventionLoving foster home Bullied by uncles in Ca.  His gentle father flips the switch to military policeman with army trainingA turning pointDeployment to Kuwait, 1/'03-3/'03Writing the 'in case I die' letterWar homecoming and seeing his kids for the first timeQuotes:"When you are 7 or 8 years old and the amount of affection you are getting from your mom, the kind of attention you get from your mom is solely based on your performance in an activity, that sets a weird expectation.""In the movies they always have that 'in case I die' letter they hand to their buddy to hand off, but I was so convinced I was going to die, that I wrote my letter. I disguised the wording just enough so it didn't freak my wife out when she read it, but it was there. Everything I wanted to say to her was in that letter.  I folded it, and I mailed it that night. It was one last mail run before we crossed the border.""We as a church can do better, back off the condemnation,  and demonstrate more of the Jesus who hung out with prostitutes and tax collectors and treated them with dignity, treated them with respect because he honored their dignity."References:Beyond the Rut Website & Podcast:https://beyondtherut.com/https://therealjerrydugan.com/Jerry Dugan's Ted Talk:http://therealjerrydugan.com/category/biblical-marriage/Marriage Episode with Meg Glesener:https://beyondtherut.com/meg-glesener-healthy-marriage-btr-236/The Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255& Website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/------------------------------------------For more inspiring stories:https://lettersfromhomepodcast.com/For one splashy bright monthly Letters From Home Newsletterhttps://lettersfromhomepodcast.com/newsletter/We r on Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, iHeartRadio and all of the places podcasts live :)... all you need to do is type in ‘Letters From Home Podcast’ and it should pop right up.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=32455563" data-patreon-widget-type="become-patron-button">Become a Patron!

How to Improve your Marriage: Episode 221 with Tod Jacobs and Peter Lynn In this week's episode of the Personal Development Without The Fluff podcast, we're excited to have an amazing conversation with authors of the book Not a partnership: Why We Keep Getting Marriage Wrong & How We Can Get It Right - Peter Lynn and Tod Jacobs.  ““The way we define marriage is two people that are totally committed to the well being of each other”” - Peter Lynn We're excited to bring to you an amazing conversation packed with great resources around relationships in general and marriage in particular.  Let's face it. Being married can be hard. Especially once that honeymoon phase is over and you've been a few years around the block.  A lot of marriages fail, now more than ever. Some people end up avoiding going down the path of marriage altogether and stay in this loop of always looking for someone better. But, is the grass really greener on the other side?  In this conversation, we unpack all things marriage as we dig deep into how to actually make your marriage not just work, but to thrive!  As you will find out, one of the key elements of a successful marriage is to take responsibility for your own actions and words. We talk about why the judgment of the partner is one of the key pitfalls to a marriage ending, how taking the good things for granted is a recipe for disaster, and what to do about it.  Not married? No problem! This conversation not just for married folks. The insights that you will learn in today's episode will transform your thinking around how you communicate, how you see yourself and it will give you practical tools to use to get your relationships from okay to fully thriving again!  “Great marriages are built - they don’t just happen”  - Peter Lynn Resources: Get More Free Information From Tod Jacobs & Peter Lynn and buy their book Not a partnership at https://www.notapartnership.com/  How To Improve Your Marriage - In This Episode: Learn the two fundamental things to a great marriage most get wrong How to deal with your partner being different to you  Why relationships break down and how to avoid it  How changing yourself allows your partner to grow too  What to do when the "honeymoon phase" is over  ...and much more! “Relationships and especially marriage is the ultimate growth opportunity”- Tod Jacobs Learn More About Peter Lynn and Tod Jacobs Beyond being a typical collaboration between two authors or scholars, this book represents the culmination of more than thirteen years of work that Tod and Peter have done together in the area of marriage. The students of the institute they lead have provided a living laboratory for how to prepare for marriage, face, and ultimately overcome its classic and idiosyncratic challenges. Their work combines practical and mystical Jewish wisdom with modern theory and techniques, and with experience accrued through years of real-world implementation and practice. Their unique but differing backgrounds and accomplishments broaden the impact of their work and partnership still further. Time Stamps: 5.20 Tod and Peter share how they came up with the idea of writing the book  10.00 Deep relationship insights from classical ancient mystical texts  16.00 What are the biggest misconceptions that are creating turmoil in relationships?  29.40 Practical things that you can use right now in quarantine to improve relationships 49.00 Why so many people break up with their partners after finding out they are different from them and what to do about it 67.00 One massive insight on how to change your behaviors in relationships  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Marriage Episode smh. Ill just say say you win some you lose some but you live to fight another day LMAO.

The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: 내 반쪽| The One with T-Dawg – On Enneagrams and Marriage: Episode 27 (2019)What do you get when a 7w8 meets a 1w2 or when an ENTP-T collides with an ESFJ-A (his E is highly questionable, BTW)? You get Mo! and T-Dawg! And what do these alphabets and numbers even mean? Well, glad you asked! The former is from the Enneagram while the latter, the Myers-Briggs' – both personality tests. If you are yet to figure it out by now, T-Dawg is my current husband (haha) of almost a decade and best friend of almost two decades. We are quite the pair of imperfect people, oddly matched but striving to perfection by God's grace. To know our story is to know that God is involved in the affairs of men. And our story is one we hope to slowly share more of with you as time goes on.Listen to this episode to hear from a man that I highly look up to and the man who's behind and beside the tour de force that is Mo! The one I call 내 반쪽(Google that :-D). He is a man of quiet strength and one who does not announce his strength to the world. Also, get to hear our responses to a question sent in from one of the listeners: Why did you choose him then, and why do you choose him now?

Talking about my marriage isn’t easy for me. It is Monday afternoon, hours after my podcast usually goes live and yet I am hesitating pushing the publish button. Some of the things we are sharing in today’s podcast episode are things we haven’t really shared with even our own families and friends before. As I […] The post #52 The Marriage Episode appeared first on Homeschool On.

Many or most missionary couples go through certain periods in their cross-cultural ministry when one of the two felt less excited about their current ministry in their host country. This scenario repeats itself in many shapes, varieties, and forms. Perhaps, you're experiencing a variation of this challenge at this very moment.In today's episode, we tackle such feelings and reality together with Cheryl Doss (Ph.D., IWM Director). Show Notes:Family & Marriage Featured Theme PagePrevious episodes related to Family & Marriage:Episode 12, Is there a place in mission for the accompanying spouse? (With Gwen Astleford)Episode 16, A story of God’s faithfulness in the time of transition (With Teressa Wood), Episode 19, Are we as missionaries keeping our extended family relationships strong and healthy? (With Cheryl Doss)ISE Care Team page with links to Dr. Ann Hamel's and Ken & Ivanette's profiles

Who are you? I don’t understand him! I don’t get her! These are common frustrations in any relationship, but what can you do to move pass misunderstanding? How can you demystify your spouse? That’s today’s conversation! Talk About This: Take one of the areas of your marriage and talk to your spouse about how your behavior reflects Nature, Nurture, and/or Choice. Possible non-emotional areas to process are: Where and how do you like to vacation How do you like to spend your evenings How do you respond to music Related Links: Episode # 107 – Understanding Personality Types in Marriage Episode # 126 – The Five Seasons of Marriage Differences Episode # 52 – How Family of Origin Impacts Your Marriage Episode # 97 – Forgiveness in Marriage  Also remember: Want to reach us? You can find us on the socials @betweenparents on Instagram and @betweenparentspodcast on Facebook. While you’re there, tag someone who would also enjoy this content!  Finally, if you don’t know where to begin listening to back episodes of the podcast, look for the helpful packages on our website betweenparentspodcast.com Thanks for being awesome! https://www.betweenparentspodcast.com

Cultivating a healthy marriage sometimes looks different when kids are at different ages. Christine and her husband have kids under 8, so she shares how they find ways to date in the nooks and crannies of their life. Tsh and her husband have kids 8 and up, so she shares how they model their marriage at home, right in front of their kids. Related Posts: Tsh's letter to her (slightly younger) self And the two shall become one, separately, by Christine Links From This Episode: Christine on Instagram Christine's blog Tsh on Twitter & Instagram Episode 140, Work: A Farmer Episode 169: Christine's good list  Episode 93: Dating (in Marriage) Episode 181: Partial Solutions + Her Good List Date night & Tate nights Thistle Farms Becca Stevens Becca Stevens on Twitter Love Heals by Becca Stevens Find Your Way Home by The Women of Magdalene and Becca Stevens As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner The Odyssey by Homer Hannah Coulter by Wendell Berry Kindly leave a review Become a patron Sign up for 5 Quick Things, the weekly email Like Your Life is open! For any links and codes from our lovely sponsors, head here Download this episode's transcript

Name Changes and the Benefits of Marriage - Episode #187 Pause and subscribe! Take a screenshot and share! Join our Facebook Group Seattle Metro Area Wedding Planning Resource Guide ( http://fromringtoveil.com/rgpaperback ) ( http://fromringtoveil.com/rgkindle ) OMSI Wedding Mt hood adventure park We found a few great articles online and just had to share with you. From changing your last name to legal benefits to marriage! Before we get to the heavy, let’s talk about how it’s ok to have more than one dress on your wedding day! Ashley Greene wedding two dresses Should you change your last name Emotional decisions for changing your last name How will your future spouse feel Keep your last name Hyphenate If you keep your last name what names would your children have If established in your career how will a name change affect it Legal Benefits of Marriage ( found on the knot ) Taxes Marital Tax Deduction "You can transfer an unlimited amount of assets to your spouse at any time, free from tax. That also includes leaving assets in your estate to your spouse without estate or gift tax subjection." Filing Taxes Jointly "If one spouse stays at home and the other has a high-paying job—or just a job—it benefits to file jointly." Financial Benefits of Marriage Social Security Benefits If either you or your spouse doesn't qualify for your own Social Security benefits, you can receive the other spouse's benefits You can also potentially receive Medicare, disability, veterans, military and pension plan benefits through your spouse. Prenuptial Agreement Benefits If one person spends a substantial amount of time on career and [the] other spends it on raising children, we will compensate the non-monied spouse in a prenuptial agreement by dividing assets fairly between the spouses should the marriage end. IRA Benefits An Individual Retirement Account can be used a few ways in the course of a marriage, including rolling over a deceased spouse's IRA to your own, or you can contribute to a spousal IRA, which is an account that lets an employed spouse contribute to an unemployed spouse's retirement account. Legal Decision-Making Benefits You can have the status as next-of-kin for hospital visits, which grants you the ability to make medical decisions in the event your spouse becomes sick or disabled. Inheritance Benefits A spouse can inherit an entire estate without tax consequences. Health and Employment Benefits of Marriage Health Insurance Benefits You can usually get on your spouse's health insurance and get a family rate. Paternity Child Benefits If any issues ever arise over the paternity of a child with a married couple, the married couple may have less of an issue. Leave Benefits Through your employer, you can usually take a family leave if your spouse is sick, or bereavement leave if your spouse or someone in your spouse's immediate family passes away. The Emotional Benefits of Marriage Longer Life Research consistently shows that couples in a committed marriage even live longer than those who are single, cohabiting or divorced Less Chance of Developing Depression Of course, no relationship is perfect, but a healthy, functioning marriage can provide stress and anxiety relief in many different forms: encouraging each other to strive for healthier goals, complimenting each other's positive qualities and celebrating each other's successes Increased Serotonin Levels (a Natural Antidepressant) Coming home from a long day of work and having that partner there for physical affection increases positive mood, and, ultimately, intimacy. *NOTE* Allergic reaction to bouquets Timelines and Checklists www.fromringtoveil.com/checklists FRTV Swag www.fromringtoveil.com/tee Join our Facebook Group Subscribe to the podcast: { Apple Podcasts }{ Spotify }{ Stitcher }{ Youtube } { iHeartradio }{ Alexa }{ CastBox }{ GooglePodcasts } -Until next time, No Stress No Worries Keep Calm and Listen On-  

ASK YOUR QUESTION ABOUT MARRIAGE: 1.615.592.1060 Expectations vs. Reality in Marriage Episode 156 this post contains affiliate links On the Show Today: *The Battle of "Fine" Do you have this battle in your marriage too? *Subscribe to our free email updates: Stupendous Marriage. com Listener Question: My husband and I have been married for a few years now and we have a toddler. I've found myself struggling with frustration and discontentment as a stay-at-home mom. Before we got married, I'm sure I pictured myself as this ideal Christian wife and mom, being involved at church together as a family, decorating my Pinterest-perfect home, etc. In reality, my husband's present work schedule doesn't allow us to do ministry as a family, we are living in a small apartment that doesn't feel like home, and plans for the future are still up in the air. This isn't where I want our family to be, and I've started to take my frustration out on my husband. God has really been convicting me about my spirit, and I want to be
 a happier more content wife and mom. I'd like your practical advice on how to reconcile expectation vs. reality. Resources: We talked about expectations in previous shows: Managing Expectations in Your Marriage, Unmet Expectations Expectations meeting Reality series from Focus on the Family Support Stupendous Marriage! (affiliate link) Check out our new Amazon Influencer Page for Marriage Books To help support the show! Take a minute to comment and Rate us on iTunes! Hop on our email list to get marriage encouragement in your email weekly. Tell your Married Friends about the show! Stupendous Marriage Show on Facebook THANKS!   Subscribe: iTunes| RSS|Google|Stitcher   Show art: Photo Circle about rings from Pixabay Additional Music from Audiohero.com

Show Summary On today’s show we wrap up our “How to Change Your Life” series by taking a look at where we are right now versus where we started. We focus on Leslie’s journey, especially his Essential Intent and how living it has helped him eliminate a bunch of other stuff to focus on what really matters. Laura gives an update on how the treatment of her depression is going and we give a sneak preview of the next big topic. We got interviewed on another podcast and it goes live this week. We’ll tell you where to listen to our interview. And, as always, we close the show with What we’re going to do for each other this week. Show Resources Glimmering, Help for Web Agencies in Transition (Leslie’s new business, hire him!) Business of Marriage Episode 20: Leslie and Laura Camacho (will be live sometime on 10/13/2014) Greg Baugues, Developers and Depression Kristina Halvorson (Twitter) ExpressionEngine Conference Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Doing Less by Greg McKeown Getting Things Done by David Allen Chad Crowell, ClearFire Studios Show Notes/Transcripts We are currently looking for help with Show Transcripts. We’d really like to hire a transcriptionist to do this on a regular basis. To do that, we need someone(s) to help sponsor it. Is that you? Do you feel a desire to help us out with the cost? If so, email  us. Thanks! Support Glimmering Podcast