Podcasts about marriage help

Text us your questions or topics for the show! We got you!She fired four counselors. Now ChatGPT is her therapist.Not every therapist is good, so fire the bad ones. But four times, and every time right at the moment the accountability turned toward her? That's not discernment. That's shopping for an answer until something finally gives you the one you wanted.And AI will always give it to you, because you're the one supplying the facts.Here's the part I can prove. When I push back on ChatGPT or Gemini, it reverses. Six to twelve minutes and it's arguing the opposite of where it started. Then I ask it why it told me the first thing, and it won't answer. It tells me I sound frustrated.

We are sharing some of our favorite episodes from the podcast this month as we wind down the summer. Next up is this conversation we had about how we view our spouse's differences and the ways our perspective can make a world of difference.When you look at your spouse, do you notice how their unique way of thinking fills the gaps in your own? Do you celebrate how they approach life differently?If most of us were honest, we are far more likely to notice these differences in a negative light. It irks us when our spouse loads the dishwasher the “wrong” way or takes a different route to church. We can wonder what in the world they are thinking and how our differences, that cause so much stress and strife, could ever be viewed as an asset. In this conversation, we address why we can struggle to celebrate our spouse's strengths, skills, talents, and qualities that make them special.In our own marriage, we encountered moments where the character we love about our spouse is also the thing that costs us something. For me, I took pause when Rob's love of learning meant an investment of time and money to pursue a master's degree. For Rob, my gift of hospitality collided with his introverted personality and took him out of his comfort zone.In this episode, we share:How we have seen each other as a liabilityHow to shift your mindset in a more positive directionHow to see your spouse as an assetAnd much more!We hope you enjoy this conversation!

Text us your questions or topics for the show! We got you!Marriage Problems Aren't Just A Rich Man's Problem!"I want help, but I can't afford it."If that's the sentence running in your head, hear this: when Kathryn told me she wasn't in love with me, wasn't attracted to me, was settling and was repulsed by me, we had no money. We'd lost the business, the house, the cars. I sold $30,000 worth of tools for $4,000 and spent it on books, courses, and my first coach on a borrowed credit card. Broke was not the thing stopping me. Not being resourceful was.In this episode Kathryn and I go after the two excuses that keep men stuck: "I can't afford it" and "I already work so hard."

Text us your questions or topics for the show! We got you!Opening Your Marriage Up!They dated since junior high. Neither had ever been with anyone else. A year and a half ago they opened their marriage up — and the rules broke almost immediately.Cass doesn't hedge on this one: you cannot open a long-term marriage and not create damage. But there IS a version of "opening up" that saves marriages instead of ending them.

Text us your questions or topics for the show! We got you!Talking About It To Resolve The Problems!You've had the same conversation four hundred times. You stay up until 6am to "resolve it." Nothing changes — and you've been told the answer is better communication. It isn't. The talk is what's keeping you stuck.

Text us your questions or topics for the show! We got you!The Issues Are Always About Sex!Every fight in your marriage ends up being about the same thing — and you've convinced yourself that thing is the problem. It isn't.He cries about intimacy. She cries about the dishwasher. Neither one is the actual issue.

Text us your questions or topics for the show! We got you!How To Tell If My Partner Has Changed!He's been different for months. Maybe longer. And you still catch yourself waiting for it to slip — hoping instead of trusting, watching instead of relaxing. So how do you actually know when the change is real?In Ep480, Cass and Kathryn answer a listener question with The Change Ladder — a 4-stage framework showing how change actually becomes authentic — and turn the test back onto the person asking.

Text us your questions or topics for the show! We got you!Nothing I Do Is Ever Good Enough!Thirty days of doing everything right. Then day 31, one thing goes wrong, and it's like none of it happened — the past comes back, everything gets stacked up, and out it comes: "nothing I do is ever good enough."Cass used to say it constantly. In Ep477 he explains why it's the single most self-defeating sentence you can say to your partner — and why it isn't the confession you think it is.

Text us your questions or topics for the show! We got you!Don't Read My Book!You read the book. It made sense. You made real progress. And then you slid backwards, and now you're wondering whether any of this works — or whether it just doesn't work for you.In Ep472, Cass and Kathryn explain why reading a self-help book is never a substitute for real-time accountability, and why using a book as proof that you "tried everything" is a dangerous trap.

Text us your questions or topics for the show! We got you!Scorekeeping is Bad, But Use It When it's For Good!You've got a list. You didn't write it down, but you could recite it—every time they forgot, every time they didn't ask, every time you were the only one who tried. And the longer it gets, the more certain you are that you're right.In Ep470, Cass and Kathryn take the thing that's quietly destroying your marriage and turn it around: the same attentiveness, pointed the other direction, is one of the most powerful tools they teach.

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.

Text us your questions or topics for the show! We got you!The Actual Path From Insecurity To Betrayal!The toilet paper roll was hung the wrong way. She was ten minutes late. The thermostat had been changed. None of it means anything on its own, and you're not accusing anyone—yet. You're just keeping track.That's where it starts. In Ep468, Cass and Kathryn walk through the most common path from insecurity to betrayal, step by step, using their own marriage as the case study—including the part where the "evidence" turned out to be a five-year-old and a clean toilet.

Text us your questions or topics for the show! We got you!"But I Didn't F*ck Her." It's the defense men reach for when confronted with betrayal, and it's the wrong measurement. Nothing physical happened and something was still broken—the compliments, the messages, the hidden conversations, the version of yourself you reserved for someone else.In Ep467 of The 'NEW' Marriage, Cass and Kathryn clear the air on their own story and answer the questions people keep asking sideways: what actually happened, what he actually did, and why he still says he cheated.

Text us your questions or topics for the show! We got you!Authenticity Is Ruining Marriages!You've been doing the work. Reading, listening, showing up. And you keep telling people about it—"I'm doing this for me," "I can't control my partner." It sounds healthy. It sounds like growth. And everyone around you can hear that you're not there yet.In Ep466 of The 'NEW' Marriage, Cass and Kathryn take on the flip side of everything they usually teach: inauthenticity ruins marriages, and so does chasing authenticity before you've actually arrived.

Send us Fan MailRight Order. Repentance. Mission. Core values. Daily, weekly, and monthly disciplines, rhythms, and habits. This is how a high level family does it God's way and flourishes forward together!  Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I lead Christian wives  to become TENDER, TENACIOUS & TAKING BACK TERRITORY the enemy has stolen. To live by God's design in marriage through right order, repentance & radical obedience.First step? Grab the 30 Day Guide: War Room RESET: daily action to regulate, realign, and reconnect. 

Send us Fan MailGod corrected us and redirected us onto a path that has and is requiring bold, audacious faith and radical obedience to Him. Come listen as I throw the curtains wide open to our household and see God work!  Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I lead Christian wives  to become TENDER, TENACIOUS & TAKING BACK TERRITORY the enemy has stolen. To live by God's design in marriage through right order, repentance & radical obedience.First step? Grab the 30 Day Guide: War Room RESET: daily action to regulate, realign, and reconnect. 

Double Standards What happens in Vegas does not stay in Vegas if Jims telling the story… In this podcast catch up on Jim’s big win in the WSOP senior event . Get the results on the ‘Should soup come out first or with the meal’ poll we did and then a lively debate about women and why they are expected to keep the house clean and men aren’t ? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Text us your questions or topics for the show! We got you!Cass Morrow, Author of Disrupting Divorce: The NEW Man. Saving Struggling, Sexless, and Toxic Marriages.Kathryn Morrow, Author of Behind The White Picket Fence."Is my marriage over, or am I just tired?"There's a massive difference between the two—and most people get it completely wrong. When you are exhausted in your relationship, it doesn't mean your marriage is dead. It means you've been spinning your wheels doing the wrong things.In Ep454 of The 'NEW' Marriage, Cass and Kathryn Morrow tackle the reality of marriage exhaustion and burnout. Real growth energizes you; avoidance and bad strategies drain you. They pull no punches on what it truly means to fight for a relationship when you feel like checking out.

Many Christians mistakenly assume that as they learn to trust and obey God, a perfect marriage will naturally follow. The thinking often sounds like, “Isn't a happy marriage one of the blessings of following Christ?” While the desire reflects a positive ideal, the assumption overlooks the realities of living in a fallen world. In nearly every case, the ideal isn't the starting point; it's a destination that requires a broader, more realistic understanding of what it truly takes to build a strong, Christ-centered marriage. Only when a couple widens their lens can they begin to grasp the effort and grace required for a genuinely fabulous marriage. Read, Watch, Listen: lifeovercoffee.com/mind-mapping-th…oull-ever-find/ Will you help us to continue providing free content for everyone? You can become a supporting member here lifeovercoffee.com/join/, or you can make a one-time or recurring donation here lifeovercoffee.com/donate/.

Send us Fan MailWhen couples begin talking about separation, it can feel terrifying. Many people assume separation means the marriage is over, but what if separation isn't always about ending the relationship? What if it can become a path toward greater clarity and healing?In this episode, I continue the conversation from last week's episode on marital discernment counseling and explore the difference between reactive, protective, and healing separations. I share insights from a recent marriage roundtable and discuss how separation can provide space to slow down, reflect, and examine our own contribution to the relationship rather than focusing solely on changing our spouse.We'll also talk about hard problems versus soft problems, why clarity matters more than rushing decisions, and how healing often begins with curiosity and self-awareness.In this episode, you'll learn:The different types of separation and why they matter.What a healing separation in marriage is designed to accomplish.How discernment counseling helps couples gain clarity.The difference between hard problems and soft problems.Why focusing only on your spouse's change can keep you stuck.Questions to ask yourself when you're in the space between staying and leaving.If you're wrestling with whether to stay, separate, or seek help, this conversation will encourage you to slow down and make decisions from wisdom rather than exhaustion.Ready for support?Schedule a Courageous Love Conversation and discover your next step toward healing and clarity.CBS News Interview: 6 Tips For A Healthy & Loving RelationshipDoes communication feel hard in your marriage? Get my Gentle Start Communication Guide, where I share a gentle daily practice that helps you stay present, name what's true for you, and build connection without escalation or problem-solving.Unlock deeper connection in your marriage with my free guide, Daily Prompts for Deeper Connection with Your Spouse—get it now!Start feeling more connected and loved in your marriage today with my free Reclaim More Love in Just 3 Days process. This process will have you learning how to shift your focus, in a healthy way, and nurture thoughts that build connection and transform how you feel about your marriage.More resources and how you can start the process of Awakening(YourTrue)You and being the partner who creates your best version of what marriage looks like for you: https://christinebongiovanni.com/Join my AwakenYou newsletter for weekly marriage tips and early announcements of upcoming offerings....

When a marriage is struggling after betrayal, it's easy to reach for labels. Narcissist. Addict. Abuser. Toxic. But what happens when those labels become the lens through which we see ourselves, or our spouse?In this thought-provoking conversation, Brian sits down with licensed marriage and family therapist Tyler Patrick to explore how misdiagnosis and misplaced labels can actually hinder healing. Together, they discuss the difference between understanding behavior and defining a person by it, the role of self-compassion in recovery, and why true healing requires both honesty and empathy.Tyler shares his own personal journey through addiction, secrecy, recovery, and marriage restoration, offering powerful insights into how vulnerability, accountability, and compassion work together to create lasting change. You'll also learn why some of the most commonly used therapeutic terms may be doing more harm than good, and how curiosity can open doors that judgment never will.Whether you're the betrayed spouse, the unfaithful spouse, or simply seeking healthier relationships, this episode will challenge the way you think about healing, labels, forgiveness, and what it really means to see another person with compassion.You can find the Therapy Brothers here: https://therapybrothers.org/beyond-affairsYes, you can move beyond the pain and get the life you want.www.beyondaffairs.com  360.306.3367

Send us Fan MailIt's not challenging for our brains to remember all the times we were hurt. Why? It's a self protection mechanism. But self protection and oneness cannot coexist. So the world says cut off what hurt you and forget about it! That's not biblical. We see time after time examples of God Himself commanding the Israelites to REMEMBER what He did, where He rescued them from, how He provided… Now it's your turn to learn how to remember by the Spirit and how this applies to biblical marriage God's way. It changes everything!  Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."First step? Grab the 30 Day Guide: War Room RESET: daily action to regulate, realign, and reconnect. 

Send us Fan MailGod created us as holistic beings: mind, body and spirit. Learn to integrate biblical Truth as anchor and recognize information we receive from our bodies. And how we submit BOTH under the authority of Christ- the FINISHED work of the Cross.Let's dive in! Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."First step? Grab the 30 Day Guide: War Room RESET: daily action to regulate, realign, and reconnect. 

Send us Fan MailHave you ever found yourself wondering, "What else can I do?"In this episode, Christine shares a powerful insight from a recent marriage roundtable that challenged the way she thinks about couples who are struggling. The speaker made a simple but profound statement:"Most people don't want to get divorced. They just don't know what else they can do."Together, we'll explore what happens when one spouse is leaning into the marriage while the other is leaning out, why traditional marriage counseling isn't always the right starting place, and how gaining clarity can sometimes be more important than finding immediate solutions.If you're feeling stuck, discouraged, or unsure of what your next step should be, this conversation will offer hope, perspective, and a reminder that there may be more paths forward than you realize.In this episode you'll learn:• Why some couples struggle to engage in marriage counseling• The difference between fixing a marriage and finding clarity• The three paths explored in discernment counseling• How self-reflection can create movement when you feel stuck• Why many people considering divorce are actually searching for hopeIf you'd like support navigating your own marriage crossroads, schedule a Courageous Love Conversation using the link in the show notes.CBS News Interview: 6 Tips For A Healthy & Loving RelationshipDoes communication feel hard in your marriage? Get my Gentle Start Communication Guide, where I share a gentle daily practice that helps you stay present, name what's true for you, and build connection without escalation or problem-solving.Unlock deeper connection in your marriage with my free guide, Daily Prompts for Deeper Connection with Your Spouse—get it now!Start feeling more connected and loved in your marriage today with my free Reclaim More Love in Just 3 Days process. This process will have you learning how to shift your focus, in a healthy way, and nurture thoughts that build connection and transform how you feel about your marriage.More resources and how you can start the process of Awakening(YourTrue)You and being the partner who creates your best version of what marriage looks like for you: https://christinebongiovanni.com/Join my AwakenYou newsletter for weekly marriage tips and early announcements of upcoming offerings....

Send us Fan MailYou said you wanted a fun summer.So why does it already feel chaotic?In this follow-up episode, Chelsey shares the 10 rules helping her create a summer built around peace, responsibility, freedom, and connection- not survival.From routines and screens to rhythms and responsibilities, this episode will help you intentionally build an environment where both moms and kids can thrive.Because peaceful summers rarely happen accidentally. Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."First step? Grab the 30 Day Guide: War Room RESET: daily action to regulate, realign, and reconnect. 

Send us Fan MailYour kids were never supposed to become the center of your home.Yet summer has a funny way of making marriages revolve around:sports activities screens chauffeuring and survival mode.In this episode, Chelsey shares 10 practical rules to help you protect your marriage, stay connected, and build a family culture where your relationship remains the foundation- not an afterthought.Because one day the kids leave.Your marriage stays. Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."First step? Grab the 30 Day Guide: War Room RESET: daily action to regulate, realign, and reconnect. 

Send us Fan MailWhy does life suddenly feel chaotic when routines disappear?Maybe summer isn't creating the problem.Maybe it's revealing it.In this episode, Chelsey unpacks how easily life drifts out of order- especially during busy seasons—and why many women unintentionally place kids, schedules, responsibilities, and work above the things that actually create peace.You'll learn how God's design for right order creates stability, why environment matters more than motivation, and how to intentionally build a home that flourishes instead of simply surviving.Because peace rarely happens accidentally. Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender.

Send us Fan MailGod gave me this vision of a courtroom. This image should break us of self-righteousness in marriage. Are you standing next to the accuser in agreement over your husband's offenses? Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender.

Send us Fan MailYou study business.You study parenting.You study nutrition.But do you intentionally study your husband?In this episode, I'm teaching wives how to become students of their husbands—not to control them or fix them—but to understand, support, and build the kind of marriage where both people flourish.You'll learn practical ways to understand how your husband thinks, what creates safety and connection for men, and how intentional curiosity creates stronger marriages than assumption ever will.Because high level marriages are built by spouses who never stop learning each other. Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender.

Send us Fan MailYou love your spouse.But do you actually like them? This reel sparked a HUGE reaction!In this episode, Chelsey Holm unpacks why so many marriages slowly drift from friendship, fun, and genuine enjoyment—and why simply staying married is not the same thing as flourishing together.You'll learn why resentment quietly kills friendship, how survival mode changes connection, and what creates the kind of marriage where you genuinely enjoy being together again.Because marriage was never meant to be endured.It was meant to reflect something much deeper. Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender.

Send us Fan MailIt's not what you say; it's how you say it. Learn how simple it is to go from manger-speak to invitation-language, and watch your husband step in and respond!  Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender.

How to Confront a Cheating Spouse Without Pushing Him or Her AwayAnger, fear, and hurt can make confronting a cheating spouse feel impossible. Reacting too quickly, arguing, or offering instant forgiveness can make reconciliation harder, so this episode helps listeners prepare for a confrontation that is calm, clear, loving, and firm.What You'll Learn: How to confront cheating without turning it into a fight or discussion  What to say when you want reconciliation but cannot accept ongoing cheating  How to avoid threats, blame, and emotional overexplaining  Why boundaries matter before forgiveness and reconnection can happen Want to Work With Coach Jack?:For listeners who want help deciding whether to build first, require a choice, or set stronger boundaries after an affair, Coach Jack's Coaching Package for Ending a Spouse's Affair can help them take steadier steps toward either reconciliation or a clear separation path.Key Takeaways: Confrontation should be simple, short, and deliberate.  Love and firmness can work together.  Instant forgiveness can encourage continued cheating.  Boundaries need to be clear and enforceable.  Reconciliation requires the affair to end first. Additional Resources: A Christian Guide to Preventing and Ending Men's Affairs, by Jack Ito PhDOne session consultation with Coach Jack Coaching Package for Ending a Spouse's AffairWork one-on-one with Coach Jack to repair your relationship using small, easy steps that rebuild connection quickly. Visit CoachJackIto.com to learn more about relationship coaching.

What if the biggest problem in your marriage isn't the argument… but the way you argue? In this episode of Married AF, we celebrate a huge milestone, 500,000 downloads, and then dive straight into one of the most important relationship communication conversations we've ever had: why so many couples are trying to win arguments instead of understanding each other.We break down the hidden communication habits quietly damaging marriages, emotional intimacy, dating relationships, friendships, and even faith conversations. From shutting down emotionally to mentally preparing your comeback while your spouse is still talking, we unpack why modern conflict resolution feels more exhausting than productive and what healthy communication actually looks like.We also walk through five practical tools for better marriage communication and healthier relationships:How to stop treating conversations like competitionsWhy undistracted presence changes everythingThe power of asking better questionsHow to find common ground even during disagreementWhy grace and truth matter in every hard conversationIf you're struggling with marital issues, emotional disconnect, intimacy challenges, recurring fights, or feeling unheard in your relationship, this episode offers practical marriage advice and support you can actually use. Whether you're newly married, dating, navigating relationship challenges, or simply trying to communicate better with the people you love, this conversation will challenge the way you think about conflict, happiness, love, and connection.This episode is packed with:Marriage adviceRelationship communicationConflict resolution toolsChristian marriage coachingEmotional intimacy insightsCommunication strategiesDating and newlywed adviceBiblical perspectives on relationships and ChristianityPractical support for healthier marriagesBecause sometimes the strongest marriages aren't the ones that never fight… they're the ones that learn how to fight without destroying each other.

Send us Fan MailIf you are feeling like there's just too much hurt and years of frustration in your marriage for it to truly flourish (or even be borderline good at this point), listen to this episode! God can do it! God is working in your marriage! He is working out sprouts...buds...blossoms...and ripe almonds! Because "shoqed"! Jeremiah 1:11 "I am watching over my word to perform it." Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender.

Send us Fan MailIt's so easy to let our feelings be the authority, but high level wives learn how to create space for the Spirit to work because they are rooted and grounded in the love of Christ. Come learn how too! Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender.

Send us Fan MailHow often do you feel overwhelmed by the chaos, bad attitudes, and fights that start in your own house, family, and marriage? Learn how to shift the atmosphere and recalibrate the "tudes" like a high level wife! Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender.This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

Send us Fan MailOffense is what our flesh does and when we let it take root, it becomes resentment, then bitterness, and finally unforgiveness. Learn how to be unoffendable in your marriage!  Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender.This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

Send us Fan MailYou're out here walking in the masculine because it feels safer. I get it. That was me too. But learning how God uniquely designed you and how He created you to function within marriage is going to feel like a scary but exhilarating superpower to you. Let's gooooo!*this episode cuts off because our wifi went out, lame, but come back for part 2. Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender.This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

Send us Fan MailLet's bring it all home with the core foundation of HOW we are enabled to walk in the nature and function of biblical femineity: it's the gospel applied! Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender.This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

Send us Fan MailLearn how to make space for and support the mission in your family. You bear your husband's authority, not to mention the power of the newness of life by the Cross. Walk in your authority and identity on SUBmission in your marriage! Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender.This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

Send us Fan MailWhat are you focusing on that is showing up as complaint in your life? Dive in with Chelsey on the topic of complaint and how it's a bigger thing than you think. Plus 2 passages that give warnings on the devastation of complaining. Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender.This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

Send us Fan MailWhat did you expect when you got married? Those unmet expectations are the seed of resentment that drains your marriage of the tender love you once had for your husband.Learn to ditch the expectations and have a right view of God, your spouse, and yourself in marriage. You'll feel so free, you won't even believe it! Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender.This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

Send us Fan MailYour eyes and ears are the gateway to your mind- what you fill it with is what then overflows from your heart through your words and actions. So what or who is getting your attention? Is it your husband? Or is it your phone? Let's bring awareness and shift the atmosphere to deeper connection in marriage, sister! Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender.This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

Send us Fan MailHappy Mother's Day! (a few days later since I recorded this earlier this week- I like to extend the fun, ya know)Update on the 5k with Emma this past weekend and sorrow over remembering a decade ago when I wanted my kids and husband just to leave me alone for Mother's Day. If you've felt this- you're not alone. But also, it's time to actually enjoy your blessings! Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender.This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

Send us Fan MailRemember when you saw all the good things in your man? You saw it and then you said it to him. I bet that man felt like he was 10 ft tall and could move mountains for you. Let's bring this back into the atmosphere of your marriage, sis! Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender.This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

Send us Fan MailAnyone can serve your husband; only YOU can enjoy him and delight in him. Let's dive in and bring awareness so you can make some powerful shifts in your marriage today! Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender.This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

Send us Fan MailHLH and HLW cut out alcohol and other substances early in the program which is harder for some than others, but it's necessary. Why? Substances take the edge of discomfort off and inhibit oneness, unity, and growing up that is necessary for vulnerability within marriage.Also, if you aren't the one who has or is working on giving up substance reliance, you must put on a heart of flesh that overflows with understanding for your spouse as he/she walks through this process in submission to Holy Spirit. Let's get to it... Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender.This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

Send us Fan MailMost couples spend more time planning their wedding than they do their marriage.And it's not because they don't care…it's because no one really shows them how.In this episode, I'm bringing you into a recent experience I had at a premarital conference—and the unexpected reflection it stirred in me about my own marriage.As I sat with couples just beginning their journey, I found myself thinking…what would have been different if Jeff and I had this kind of preparation?Not just conversations about love…but real, honest guidance around communication, conflict, needs, personality differences, finances, and intimacy.Because the truth is, many of the struggles couples face aren't surprising…they're just unexamined.If you've ever found yourself feeling disconnected, misunderstood, or questioning why things feel harder than you expected—this episode will help you see your marriage through a new lens.Not as something that's gone wrong…but as something that's asking to be built more intentionally.Before you listen, I want to invite you to do one simple thing:Choose one area of your relationship… and start a conversation.Just one.That's where change begins.CBS News Interview: 6 Tips For A Healthy & Loving RelationshipDoes communication feel hard in your marriage? Get my Gentle Start Communication Guide, where I share a gentle daily practice that helps you stay present, name what's true for you, and build connection without escalation or problem-solving.Unlock deeper connection in your marriage with my free guide, Daily Prompts for Deeper Connection with Your Spouse—get it now!Start feeling more connected and loved in your marriage today with my free Reclaim More Love in Just 3 Days process. This process will have you learning how to shift your focus, in a healthy way, and nurture thoughts that build connection and transform how you feel about your marriage.More resources and how you can start the process of Awakening(YourTrue)You and being the partner who creates your best version of what marriage looks like for you: https://christinebongiovanni.com/Join my AwakenYou newsletter for weekly marriage tips and early announcements of upcoming offerings....

Send us Fan MailA simple anniversary gift…a quiet moment…and a reaction I didn't expect.In this episode, I share how one small moment with Jeff uncovered a deeper belief I didn't realize I was still carrying—and how emotional triggers in marriage often have less to do with what's happening now… and more to do with what we've been carrying for a long time.If you've ever felt hurt, disappointed, or reactive in a way that didn't quite make sense… this episode will help you slow it down, understand what's underneath, and begin creating connection from a more grounded place.✨ Inside this episode:Why small moments can feel so bigThe hidden beliefs shaping your reactionsHow to identify what you're really longing forA simple way to share this with your spouse

[Belah here - AI was not used to draft or write this description] Sometimes I have been asked if I, as a woman, should be teaching men. When it comes up, I really appreciate that question because it shows a level of maturity and commitment to scripture.  The truth is, I never intended to be coaching or training men. That, in fact, is something I was against, at first. I intended to just follow Titus 2 by inviting women to learn to love their husbands well.  As I wrote the book and started the podcast and coaching women with this end in mind, men started reaching out to me. It was kind of uncomfortable at first.  I didn't know what to do with it. They were asking how they could get their wife to listen to my material. "I have no idea. That's on you." I wasn't cold-hearted, I just didn't think it was prudent.  Well, I was speaking to my husband, and he felt like it would be ok to speak to some of them via email or possibly a phone call, just so I could understand.  And when I did, I could tell "wow, now I see why she is rejecting". And not only that, I could see that she was really suffering too.  So with prayer and wise counsel and the blessing of my husband, I went for it and tried a pilot coaching program for men. Amazingly, every single man got amazing results (even though only 1 went through the course -- and she didn't know he did it!) Glory to God. From there, we've tweaked and updated and, by God's grace, are at a place where God is doing miracle after miracle here.  Would love you to hear Aaron's story of the pursuit of God's way in his marriage. As a pastor, he likely had to grapple with this question -- is it ok to be trained by a woman in this topic? And he decided the answer should be yes. You're welcome to check out our convictions surrounding Women in Leadership, here.  And the Lord worked in his heart and in his marriage -- even though only he did the work. We are so excited to share his story with you! Would love to work with you too! delightyourmarriage.com/cc for next steps. To read an AI generated summary, click here.   Belah