Podcasts about marriage prep

Join our Marriage Prep Program: ▶ https://highnoon.org/join-core In this episode, podcasters Andrew, David, Andi, and Araceli share their journeys from misunderstanding sexuality to embracing its true Godly purpose. They recount inspiring stories of healing and transformation through the core program, learning to honor their sexuality in a God-centered way. If you're ready to start your own journey, this episode is for you! Don't forget to like and share your thoughts!

In this episode of The Catholic Money Show, Jonathan and Amanda expose a mistake most Marriage Prep programs are making. Money Together is $20 through Claim your $20 savings before it disappears at WalletWin.com/moneytogether Get THE LOOP form Catholic Vote: GetTheLoop.com Music in this episode is by Dylan Gardner – ⁠⁠check out his album Almost Real⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠, or wherever you listen to great music.

CENSORED Marriage-Prep Secrets w/ Steph Gordon!!ENROLL IN MARRIAGE CLASS HERE: https://www.timothyjgordon.com/product-page/live-one-flesh-class-how-catholic-marriage-actually-works-w-t-s-gordonSupport the Show.

How in the world does Fr. Ben link barracuda to marriage prep? Listen to find out! Some marriage proposals probably happened during the holidays, so Fr. Ben and Khira take the time to discuss marriage prep. What it should and shouldn't look like. What couples can do together as they get ready for such a great sacrament. Thank you for listening. We'd love to hear from you! You can visit Ask Fr. Ben | St. Michael Church (stmichaelmemphis.org) to submit questions and topic ideas for the podcast. You can also follow us on Facebook at Soul Food Priest and let us know what you think of the podcast.

Elizabeth delves into the topic of marriage preparation. Why is it that marriage prep radically shorter than driver's ed? Elizabeth passionately shares her insights and introduces an innovative solution to this challenge. Don't miss out on this thought-provoking discussion that could transform your approach to discerning marriage. Next Step: A Course for Discerning Marriage: https://tobinstitute.kartra.com/page/NextStep 00:00 Introduction 00:22 Discerning a Vocation 00:51 Time Spent Discerning Marriage 02:02 Contrast with Celibacy 04:01 Next Step: A Course For Discerning Marriage On The Discerning Marriage Podcast, we accompany you on the journey to discover if marriage is God's will for you, and if you already know that you're called to marriage, we want to help you bring glory to God in your vocation. You're missing the view! Watch this episode on YouTube (https://youtu.be/45hCydu1ei4?si=4hbBMjFIls9-QmxK) Get 3 FREE sessions (https://tobinstitute.kartra.com/page/YjD233) of our flagship course on Theology of the Body Click here (https://tobpatron.com) to join our Patron Community! Your monthly gift helps us continue to put out the message of Theology of the Body to the world. Thank you! Want to attend a course at the Theology of the Body Institute online or in person? Click here to view our schedule (https://tobinstitute.org/programs/tobi-schedule/) Shownotes Learn more about Discerning Marriage Ministries here (https://www.discerningmarriage.com). Send a question to host Elizabeth Busby here (https://discerningmarriage.fireside.fm/ask).

Mary & Jerry recently spoke to a group of college students about marriage. So they took their talk and turned it into this week's podcast! They discuss what to expect, advice, how to prepare and more. Connect with us and our podcast on Instagram @themaryandjerrypodcast Support the work of the show and get bonus content by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=17005526 Production & Editing by Forte Catholic (ForteCatholic.com)

To support the podcast, join our Locals community.  This is Episode #263 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast featuring Emily Crankfield.  You can follow Emily on Instagram @emilymariecrankfield The Seeking Excellence Podcast exists to help people take extreme ownership of their lives so they can intentionally strive to fulfill their potential.  You can follow Nathan on Instagram, Twitter, Gettr, and TikTok at @nathancrankfield  You can follow SE on Instagram @seekingexcellence_ Subscribe to our YouTube channel here  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seekingexcellence/support

Sister Lisa shares highlights from her notes taken during several classes at BYU-Idaho, including some real whoppers from ‘Prep for Temple Marriage' that drive Brother Dan to bewilderment and the both of them to giggles. --- http://siblingsinzion.com http://facebook.com/siblingsinzion http://instagram.com/siblingsinzion http://twitter.com/siblingsinzion YouTube: https://bit.ly/sizyoutube Theme Music: 'The Falls' by Umbrellaman - http://umbrellamanband.com

In this UNSCRIPTED episode, Mary & Jerry show us where their brains go and, of course, it's a lot of fun. They discuss their pastor asking them to be a mentor couple, how unequipped they felt, and the beautiful fruit that came from being raw & personal with their story. As they share and laugh together, they come up with at least 4 new podcast ideas. We can't wait for those episodes to come out. Sit back, listen, and laugh with us. Connect with us and our podcast on Instagram @themaryandjerrypodcast Support the work of the show and get bonus content by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=17005526 Production & Editing by Forte Catholic (ForteCatholic.com)

In the second of two episodes recorded with special guest Victoria Cerise, we dive into what marriage prep didn't prepare us for and how we can help enhance it for future couples. A lot of good comes from Catholic diocesan marriage prep courses, however, preparing a couple for the cross of infertility is most often not part of the discussion. Listen in for ways that dioceses and parishes can open up conversations around infertility in marriage prep, and consider offering these suggestions and the tools available from Springs in the Desert to your diocesan Family Life director or pastor!  Links: Fruitfulness through Photography w/ Victoria Cerise [The Springs in the Desert Podcast episode] Victoria on Instagram Mystical Rose Photography Mystical Rose Photography on Instagram The Catholic Bride Facebook Group The Catholic Wedding Podcast Discerning Adoption w/ Megan Wolf [The Catholic Wedding Podcast episode] The Beauty of Adoption [The Catholic Wedding Podcast episode] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/springsinthedesert/support

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Timmy and his co-host Pame Nickelsen get together with 2 friends, Lance Strickland and Steve Jahnke to talk about Divorce Recovery and Marriage Prep while enjoying some delicious Lavender Craft Cocktails and a good old Fashioned. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/timmygibson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/timmygibson/support

Hey sis, it's Ladies Night again! Grab your tea, sit back and relax..you're gonna love it!! I found the PERFECT throwback message from our "Women's Worth Wednesday" video archives..absolutely fit for the season in many lives of Kingdom women preparing for marriage! Tune-in every other Friday for "Ladies Night Live" with the all new CROWNS by DIVINITÉLIFE Podcast with your friend & host, Sister Shellie to converse about life topics such as:

We're back! After taking the week off for family vacation, Taylor is back with Kathryn Whitaker. She just had multiple graduations in her family so she shares about the excitement and emotions of the past few weeks. Taylor relays how his family vacation went and how it reminded him of the importance of slowing down and reconnecting with what matters. To close the show, Taylor & Kathryn both share about their experiences of being mentor couples for engaged couples. Taylor & his wife are currently working with their second couple while Kathryn & her husband have worked with TEN! They discuss what works in marriage prep, what annoys them and what is often lacking. Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on the craziness of each episode by hitting the subscribe button RIGHT NOW! Help other people find the show by taking a few moments to leave a review in your podcasting app. Thanks! YouTube Check out the show and other exclusive videos on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/fortecatholic Connect

Join Dr. Sri and his special guests Beth Sri and Fr. Mike Schmitz to hear their thoughts and opinions on preparing for marriage. Fr. Mike Schmitz offers his perspective as a spiritual father and his experience of walking with couples as they prepare for marriage. Dr. Sri and his wife Beth share the wisdom and advice they have acquired from their own marriage. Snippet from the Show True love wants to promise forever. For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.

Hello! It's been far too long! I'm excited to post the conversation I recently had with Jody Moore (Better Than Happy) on her podcast. We had a great talk about my new Marriage Prep course. Hope you tune in!

My guest this week is my sister, Natalie Clay, and she's a couples coach with tons of wisdom and experience when it comes to coaching couples around their marriages. She's sharing the value of knowing what challenges to expect and some tools to help you navigate these inevitable challenges, the myths about marriage and romance that aren't helping, and she's giving us her practical tips for building a close, lasting marriage.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://jodymoore.com/406

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Let's talk about the single life and the married life - and some things you can do to prepare.

Links:Like Mother, Like Daughter Happy Despite ThemLeila Lawler, The Summa Domestica (affiliate link)Leila Lawler and David Clayton, The Little Oratory: A Beginner's Guide to Praying in the Home (affiliate link)Leila Miller's blog and website. Her books about divorce and marriage are Primal Loss: The Now-Adult Children of Divorce Speakand "Impossible" Marriages Redeemed: They Didn't End the Story in the MiddleOurSundayVisitor.com, "Vatican Releases Suggestions for Lengthier, Revamped Marriage Preparation"Intro: Mozart: Piano Sonata no. 10 in C major, K. 330 - III. Allegretto, performed by Vadim ChaimovichLearn more about Thomas More CollegeExplore the Center for the Restoration of Christian CultureThomas More College Press

NFP Basics is an add-on marriage preparation module that any marriage prep/pre-cana program can easily implement into their program. NFP Basics covers the theology behind why the church teaches NFP for family planning and why the church has a prohibition on contraception and fertility treatments like IVF. Then the program covers basic fertility science and gives an overview of most of the major methods available to couples to track the woman's cycle and plan their family. In this episode, Ellen is on to tell you a little more about the program and her experience implementing this in a number of dioceses in California. If you are interested in learning more about this program or bringing it to your parish or diocese, please check out the website here or email nfpbasics@ellenholloway.comIf you are interested in becoming a coach, click here to fill out the application. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On February 1st, we started to work full-time on Our Outpost-- we're just trying to awaken an authentic Catholic culture through holy matrimony. That's it.This episode, we thought we'd tell you a bit more about that, and why we feel called to work on it, and to give you a preview of things to come.Check out our website at www.ouroutpost.org And you can check out our funding page at https://www.xaviermissionfund.org/partners/our-outpost

Patrick answers listener questions about if a non-Catholic can use Holy Water, is it okay to receive Jesus in the Eucharist twice in one day, and what does it mean to be made in the image and likeness of God? Lauren - I started Marriage Prep and my priest told me to hold my fiancé's hand during the Our Father prayer. Is that okay? Lee Ann - Why do we do cross our head, lips, and heart before the gospel? 35% of U.S. parents with children under 18 say it's important to them that their kids have similar religious beliefs to their own as adults Steve - Mass and Church: Can a non-Catholic use holy water in a Catholic Church? What is the difference between 'falling asleep' and 'departed' in the liturgy? John - Can I receive Jesus in the Eucharist twice in one day? Haley - What does it mean to be made in the image and likeness of God? Paul - Could you comment on a Latin phrase, “de gustibus non disputandum est” that you say a lot?

Although Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, there's much to be done still around our nation for the protection of the unborn. Our friends in the Office of Marriage, Family and Life are at the forefront of this nationwide movement and have organized a trip to the annual March for Life happening later in January. Joining us to share more about how you or the young adults in your life can get involved was Bill Dill, Marriage Prep and Youth Ministry Events Coordinator for the Archdiocesan Office of Marriage, Family and Life; and Madeline Larson, Youth Ministry and Marriage Prep Assistant.

Justin Aquilla has a conversation with Robb Gregory about the reshaping of the RCIA process in the Catholic Church and what marriage prep is intending to accomplish in this new and changing world.

What are some of the major mistakes we hope couples avoid during dating and engagement? Today we're talking all about unrealistic expectations. How can we tell when our expectations are unrealistic, and what can we do to keep them from becoming an issue in our relationships?  This one trips up about every couple at some point, so even if you're married, this episode will be helpful to recognize, and deal with our expectations in a healthy and helpful way. Tune in for all the details on how not to let this major mistake wreck your relationship. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage! Episode highlights include:  We share several of the common unrealistic expectations we've seen as well as several we've had in our own marriages How to tell if your expectations are realistic or not  We give a simple process to work through these together  Subscribe to Podcast Email to make sure you never miss an episode. When you sign up, you will get our “5 Days 5 Ways” Love Languages resource for free! Plus you will get noteworthy quotes, resources, and more delivered straight to your inbox. *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!  Resources:  Give a donation - get a resource - save a marriage! Giving Tuesday is approaching, and as a non-profit, it's an important day for us at Awesome Marriage! This year we are giving “A Very Married Christmas: Couple's Advent Calendar” as a thank-you gift for your donation! Find out more! Dr. Kim's Preparing For An Awesome Marriage Online Course brings all the information he teaches in his premarital course directly to you!  Our free 3-part Premarital Video Series brings you key marriage prep teachings from Dr. Kim - PLUS other helpful, free marriage prep resources, such as vow options!  Loving our monthly resources? Marriage Changers get instant access to every months' new resource – and so much more! Learn more here.  Get bite-sized daily doses of marriage wisdom delivered straight to your inbox with Dr. Kim's Daily One Thing email. As a subscriber, you'll also be eligible for some awesome freebies!   Dr. Kim's weekly Marriage Multiplier email brings you 4 pieces of practical marriage wisdom in one quick, easy-to-read free weekly email.  Follow Awesome Marriage on Instagram, Facebook and find Dr. Kim on TikTok!  

What are some of the major mistakes we hope couples avoid during dating and engagement? Today we're talking about what it means to focus on the wrong things. What are they, and why are we saying they're wrong? In Dr. Kim's counseling experience, he's seen some things that are just not helpful for engaged couples, so today he's telling us some of the things he sees engaged couples focusing on that aren't helpful to their future marriage. Spoiler alert: No matter where you are today, there is hope!  Episode highlights include:  What are the “wrong things” he sees couples focus on  What's wrong with focusing on them   Some of the ways purity in dating impacts married sex  We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage.  Subscribe to Podcast Email to make sure you never miss an episode. When you sign up, you will get our “5 Days 5 Ways” Love Languages resource for free! Plus you will get noteworthy quotes, resources, and more delivered straight to your inbox.   *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!    Resources:  Dr. Kim's Preparing For An Awesome Marriage Online Course brings all the information he's taught for years in premarital courses straight to you!  We also offer a free Premarital Series with emails that bring you teachings from Dr. Kim plus several great marriage prep resources!  Our House Prayer Cards are a beloved resource we are featuring again this month. These cards give ways to invite God into every room of your house. Learn more here!  The Weekly Check In Guide is a simple way to be intentional about checking in on your marriage each week. Grab the resource and get intentional today!  Loving our monthly resources? Marriage Changers get instant access to every months' new resource – and so much more! Learn more here.  Get bite-sized daily doses of marriage wisdom delivered straight to your inbox with Dr. Kim's Daily One Thing email. As a subscriber, you'll also be eligible for some awesome freebies!   Dr. Kim's weekly Marriage Multiplier email brings you 4 pieces of practical marriage wisdom in one quick, easy-to-read free weekly email.  Follow Awesome Marriage on Instagram, Facebook and find Dr. Kim on TikTok!

The state of NFP in Marriage Prep is....well terrible. Kathleen and I have some thoughts and I have a program that has been working incredibly well that I can't wait to share with you!If you are interested in NFP Basics the NFP Marriage prep module that we mention in this week's episode, email nfpbasics@ellenholloway.com or visit: ellenholloway.com/nfp-basicsMagic Mind is the sponsor of this week's episode. Check them out at magicmind.co/intimacy use code INTIMACY20 at check out to save 20% off of a one time purchase or 40% off total off of a subscription (only valid for the next 10 days)!I offer NFP/FA Mindset coaching and NFP Method Match coaching! Wondering what that is? Check out episode 62 or book a free 10 minute discovery call.If you are interested in booking a coaching session with me, click here for...

Hour 3 of The Drew Mariani Show on 10-19-22 Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse joins us to tackle some major issues related to the wellbeing of the family unit: more babies are now being born out-of-wedlock than in it... and the Vatican proposes to increase marriage prep time to a whole year **This is a replay episode

10/07/22 6am CT Hour  Fr. Bob Pagliari comes back to discuss the second part in the Mariage Prep Series: Things pastors should know ahead of time before couples on their big day.  Dr. Ryan Messmore joins Morning Air to discuss a Catholic Approach to Classical Education 

Questions Covered: 19:15 – What advice would you give to a couple if one person doesn't want intimacy and the other is depressed/despaired? How does one stay faithful in that regard? 24:22 – If someone was baptized Catholic, fell away from the church, and then got married in a protestant ceremony, is that marriage valid? 31:05 – My wife of 2 years and I went through marriage prep and married in the Catholic church, but she is 18 years older and her tubes are tied. I know I can't be fruitful in having children, but can I be so in a different way? 34:45 – My parents, in their will, indicated their money would go to their children, and if the child passed, it'd go to the spouse and grandchildren. It is now my husband and I's will to go to the spouse and children. Is it wrong to split up the money rather than giving it all to the spouse? 38:59 – My wife, before deciding to get married, decided to come to the Catholic faith. We were not married in the Catholic Church. She has now decided not to become Catholic. Is our marriage valid and/or lawful? 43:01 – I was born into a Catholic family but never really practiced. When I was 40, I married a woman in a courthouse who was married 3 times before. We were together for 6 months and split up. I just returned to the Church in March of last year. What is my standing in the Catholic Church? 46:36 – I was born and raised Catholic, was married to my ex-husband and we share 3 kids. He had an affair and I've been with my fiancé now for 12 years. He's Baptist and said I don't need an annulment and we can just get married in the Baptist church. I don't want to go against the Catholic church so what do I need to do? 52:25 – I am widowed for 2.5 years after 30+ year marriage. I've just started dipping my toes into the dating scene, however, I feel like I'm paralyzed. Can you please give me some advice? …

Patty Schneier and Adam discuss the Seasons of Life.  Steve Wood and Adam start a series on Marriage Prep.  Learn more about Covenant Network Catholic Radio at www.OurCatholicRadio.org.

The dating world has gotten...messy? Awful? Confusing? Heart-breaking? And it doesn't have to be that way. We (Joseph and Crystal) have been teaching Catholic young adults (that weird category of over-18-and-under-40-but-what-we-really-mean-is-unmarried-Catholics) how to date for many years, and now we want to offer our formation to you! We've seen happier, holier marriages as a result, but most of all, we've seen men and women have more peace, clarity, and freedom in their discernment! Go to formation.ouroutpost.org and sign up (either $10 a month or $100 for the year) to receive training in how to date like a Catholic. We'll be guiding you through six-ish months of formation, with community Zoom calls, videos, articles, links to a private podcast playlist, and more. The Catholic Church teaches that there's this whole field of formation for the sacrament of matrimony, this proximate preparation for the sacrament, and we'd like to offer as much of that formation as we are able!If you'd like to get emails about it, and hear more, and get a 2-page unpacking of the virtue of chastity that Joseph wrote for you, go here: chastity.ouroutpost.org and sign up for the email list! (there's a chance this link won't be ready when this is published-- I'll take away this parenthetical when it is for sure working!)  

MARRIAGE PREP SERIES A continuation of our previous episode, Steve shares some insight from another country's society. Stay tuned to the end for a 60-second prayer example.

MARRIAGE PREP SERIES What does climate change have to do with marriage prep? With being pro-life?

Hour 3 of The Drew Mariani Show on 8-23-22 Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse joins us to tackle some major issues related to the wellbeing of the family unit: more babies are now being born out-of-wedlock than in it... and the Vatican proposes to increase marriage prep time to a whole year

MARRIAGE PREP SERIES Is there a need for longer or more effective marriage prep? Steve shares his favorite pre marital counseling resource and calls out some problems with the most common ones used today.

The World Meeting of Families is happening in Rome this week, and there has been much family-related news out of the Vatican recently. The Vatican has issued new guidance on marriage preparation, saying couples should go through a yearlong program before getting married in the church, and the Vatican's office of Laity, Family and Life has seen a few big reforms. To learn more about these stories, America Vatican correspondent Gerard O'Connell recently interviewed Cardinal Kevin Farrell, prefect for the Vatican's Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life. This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Gerry and host Colleen Dulle recap the Vatican's recent family-related news through the lens of Gerry's interview with Cardinal Farrell. Two reforms Cardinal Farrell has made: First, he has increased the share of lay people working in his office. Today, only four of the office's almost 40 employees are priests, and Cardinal Farrell told Gerry he believes he could be the last cleric to head the office. Second, he established term limits for members of lay movements like Sant'Egidio and the Focolare. (If you don't know what those are, don't worry; we explain it all on this week's show.) Together the Vatican's updates to formation for married couples, families and members of lay movements are aimed at realizing Pope Francis' vision of a dynamic church in which older people teach and share leadership with younger people, and in which no one's pastoral needs are overlooked. Lastly, we'd love your feedback on the show! Please take this brief 2022 ITV Listener Survey and let us know what you'd like to hear in future episodes! Links from the show: Cardinal Farrell: ‘I believe I could be the last cleric in charge of this dicastery' Citing ‘superficial' marriage prep, Pope Francis calls for yearlong program for engaged couples Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I know you've always imagined you'd be building the empire with a companion, but that isn't your current reality, and that's okay. Build while you wait. Build anyway. The lie most of us ladies are told is if we are too established, he will be too intimidated. Not true. In fact, there are some KINGS that are only interested in a QUEEN who isn't afraid to establish a rich legacy by taking risks. Make sure you are always showing up as your authentic self, so that you're attracting the person who is into you, not into who you “post” to be or the things you have. The person who doesn't know themselves won't ever be able to identify the parts in your life that make you suitable for them. So be a woman of value.. Continue to be  Ambition, Have Fun & Be  Confident because is sooo sexy to the right person.

Do you have toxic people in your life? How about in your inner circle? Are there folks in your life who are constantly bringing negativity and noise into your world? And what are the things you should be reviewing and thinking about when preparing for marriage? These are the questions I answer in today's episode of the podcast! The topics today were suggested by YOU and all have to do with OTHERS. Last week I focused on SELF, and today we're focusing on OTHERS (next week is LIFE). I get fiery in this one, so buckle up for some real talk! If you want to share an idea with me, reach out through my email: matthew@matthewbivens.com * LEAVE ME A REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/having-it-all-conversations-about-living-an-abundant/id1093257684 * CHECK OUT THE ENTIRE HIA PODCAST CATALOGUE: https://podcast.matthewbivens.com/ * LEARN ABOUT MY COACHING PROGRAMS: https://www.matthewbivens.com/coaching/ * SEND ME A QUESTION: matthew@matthewbivens.com

This special podcast episode is designed to give a detailed description of our Marriage Prep program called "First Night, First Year."  This program is for couples who are dating and wanting to get married, engaged couples, and can even be for couples who are already married but want a fresh start.This program has come at the request of many past clients, who wanted us to be able to share the information and tools we were teaching them (couples who were already married) to their grown children who were about to get married... in hopes of saving them from some of the challenges they were facing themselves.This is a proactive and preventative program and would make a fabulous bridal shower or early wedding gift!  There are two parts to the program and the first part should happen BEFORE they get married.  It's all related to everything leading up to their first night of intimacy together and some of the expectations they might have.  And the second part takes them through the entire first year of their marriage, which of course is known as the hardest year.   This is the gift that every couple needs... they just don't know it yet.  

12 Things To Do To Prep1. Demolish insecurities  2. Heal  3. Be mindful of those around  4. Be selfless  5. Learn how to say sorry 6. Stop posting  7. Be clear with your expectations8. Establish good habits 9. Set intentions These are some things I find important in prepping for marriage. I'd love to hear what is important to you when you are prepping for marriage.  Tea And Talk IG: @teaandtalksdTea And Talk Email: Teaandtalksd@gmail.com 

Special Guest: @Dollatika Host: @SoonPlus Intro: Pretty Brown Eyes - Mint Condition What have we been on (3:00) Working Out / BetterU Performance IG: @BetterUPerformance (https://sweat-sessions.com) Working on our business endeavors (TheChitChatChai / IG: @TheChitChatChai ) Rent a car from us when you're in Austin Texas : Honda CRV 2019 / Tesla Model 3 2021 Live this June. Girls Trip /Boys Trip (7:40) Mentally preparing for girls trip. S/O Scarlet Label ( IG: @ShopScarletLabel) Don't spend the whole trip on the phone Big S/O Sianna for making the connection possible during Women's History Month Beefing apart is a dangerous game It's okay to miss each other (15:25) Asking you man…Do You Love Me?! When he Deadass sleep ! Don't forget to take trips with bae Lets Talk About Marriage (20:15) Why do you want to get married!? What is your relationship with marriage in regard to upbringing? Marriage from woman perspective vs man. (31:45) Why do men take so long…? Middle Eastern marriage influence Black Culture in America marriage influence Mixing them together Universal love language Local 2 Global (47:10) East ATX Market (IG: @EastAtxMarket) Wellness Digest Pod (IG: @wellnessdigestpod) / ( hoo.be/livingwell ) Depop of the Week (49:24) Depop: @mindstillyoung / IG: @mindstillyoung Depop: @letdatboylive Outro: Say Yes - TOKiMONSTA & VanJess

Tyler and Emma share their story of how they met, knew that marriage was right for them and they dive into what their first 6 months of marriage has been like giving advice and guidance to help couples know what to expect.

In today's episode we discuss how St. John Paul the Great saved our marriage, how being a stay-at-home-dad changed Renzo's perspective on being a husband and father, and why it's so important for couples to prepare well before getting married!SHOW NOTESThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do, and we pray that it is a blessing to you and your families! In today's episode, we reference Familiaris Consortio, to read the full document visit: Familiaris ConsortioHere is the blog post we referenced today: What being a stay-at-home-dad taught me about being a husbandLINKSLearn more about our marriage and family ministry: https://twobecomefamily.comConnect with us and send us a message: https://instagram.com/twobecomefamilyOUR BOOKSGo To Joseph: 10 Day Consecration to St. Joseph: https://amzn.to/3Ivh5eSGo To Joseph For Children: https://amzn.to/3fU9biNRECOMMENDED RESOURCESHere are some of our favorite books and resources that will support your marriage, family, and faith. *Full disclosure these are affiliate links, which means we get a little kickback if you purchase it, but it's at no additional cost to you.Love and Responsibility by JP2: https://amzn.to/3HhJ4ywTheology of the Body by JP2:https://amzn.to/3Hk9ZtE5 Love Languages by Dr Gary Chapman: https://amzn.to/3AJI9nUBoundaries by Dr Henry Cloud: https://amzn.to/3rgWENaDaring Greatly by Brene Brown: https://amzn.to/32JotnATotal Money Makeover by Dave Ramey: https://amzn.to/3HiRpllSt. John Paul and his 5 loves by Jason Evert: https://amzn.to/3g9ctPBThe Porn Myth by Matt Fradd: https://amzn.to/3KXpABv

Hey Mama who has a hard time being intentional about anything these days…This week, I'm talking about what it means to have an intentional marriage. Remember, having a vision for our sex life stems from having an idea, a mental picture, clarity about what it is we desire for our relationship with our spouse. You cannot move towards something if you haven't defined what that something is. However, if you have a picture of your ideal love, romance, and sex life (the three are intertwined), you can move toward it. And if you determine how, meaning what action you will take to move toward your ideal love, romance, and sex life, then you have an intentional marriage. So, the question is, do you have an intentional marriage? Are you nurturing your relationship on purpose? Are you doing things that keep you feeling emotionally connected to each other? Are you making sure you keep your sexual connection going even if it means putting sex on the calendar? Having the marriage of my dreams – the one with frequent fabulous sex, flowers galore, chocolates (the kind I love, not just any old), snuggling on the couch, holding hands – turns out wasn't going to just happen naturally. First, I had to adjust my vision. We were often too tired from work and life stress to make a meal, engage in meaningful conversation, and make wild passionate love. And so I found myself feeling disillusioned and disappointed…and guilty because I felt this way. What I realized was I was comparing the reality of my marriage to the marriage of my dreams…and reality was coming up short! Once I adjusted my vision to the reality of real-life marriage, I realized this marriage thing was going to take work. And then adding kids to the mix adds a whole lot more complication. Life gets in the way of making our blissful imaginings, reality. We had the wedding day of our dreams, a fabulous honeymoon, and a wonderful little apartment in a charming city. We also had weekend custody of Chris' at-the-time seven-year-old daughter. Then, within a few months of marriage, we went in on a gourmet cheese and coffee shop, even with full-time jobs. Then a baby, my by-then tween stepdaughter moved in, and then another baby. We pulled out some of the tools we had gained from our Marriage Prep weekend. We recalled one of the big principles was “Love Is a Decision.” There are days when we weren't feeling it, but we could still decide to love, to show love, to commit to caring for each other. Another tool we had was called dialoguing. You formulate a question you both agree to answer. What is it like being married to me today?  What do you need from me to feel loved? You write your answers to one another in a letter form for 10 minutes. Then you exchange your letters and go over them verbally for about 10 minutes. In addition to the tools I've shared, we started having date nights. Attended conferences for a few hours or a weekend. We read books and listened to audio series together. Sometimes we do devotionals together…and pray together too. So you see, having a vision for your sex life comes from having a more realistic vision of what marriage is really like and being intentional about building connection that leads to intimacy. How do you have an intentional marriage? 1. Start with a vision for your marriage – What is it you desire for your relationship with your spouse? 2. In light of your real-life circumstances, how can you move toward your ideal marriage? What one step can you take? 3. Commit to love – on the days you feel it and the days you don't. 4. Find marriage tools to keep you connected. 5. Take advantage of opportunities to grow. 

In this episode we interview BYU professors and married couple Loren and Sandra Marks about their experiences with religion and it's benefits for marriage and families. Loren Marks shares about his extensive research on the topic, and both Loren and Sandra share their thoughts and personal experiences on the matter. You won't want to miss it!

Ep. 41: In this episode I share the recording of an interview I recently did with Allie and Nathan Hooper on their show "The Marriage Prep Podcast". They asked some awesome questions about my story of meeting my wife Abbie, as well as about my views on what contributes to preparing for and developing an awesome marriage. Enjoy! Also please check out The Marriage Prep podcast right here!