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Ep. 149: The Different Decades of Marriage — Every Season Has a Purpose
Chris & Jamie walk through the different decades of marriage—from the idealistic 20s to the legacy-filled 70s—and share biblical wisdom and practical encouragement for every stage.
Ep. 148: How to Use Your Marriage as Your Best Parenting Tool
What if your most powerful and best parenting tool isn’t a strategy at all—but your marriage itself? In this episode, we’ll show you how a Christ-centered, connected marriage naturally overflows into your parenting.
Ep. 147: Safe and Sound: How to Co-Regulate in Marriage and Become Each Other’s Safe Place
In this episode, we’re talking about the powerful (but often overlooked) practice of co-regulation—and how it can transform your marriage into a place of emotional safety, healing, and connection.
Ep. 146: Leaving and Cleaving: What It Really Means and Why It Still Matters in Marriage
We’re unpacking the biblical command of leaving and cleaving (Genesis 2:24) and explore how it goes far beyond the honeymoon stage. Whether you’ve been married one year or twenty, failing to fully “leave” and properly “cleave” can lead to emotional disconnection, blurred boundaries with parents, and lingering tension in your home.
Ep. 145: Storm Proofing Your Marriage
Storm proofing requires building a resilient marriage through a foundation of Jesus. Look at signs of a shaky foundation and practical steps to strengthen your relationship, understanding the importance of spiritual intimacy and connection.
Ep. 144: Is Your Emotional Bucket Overflowing? How to Recognize and Release Emotional Flooding in Marriage
We’re discussing emotional flooding in marriages when our emotional buckets are too full and how that shows up in behaviors like snapping or shutting down. Hosts Chris and Jamie provide insights into identifying signs of emotional overwhelm, practical coping strategies, and the importance of creating a safe space for emotional expression and connection within relationships.
Ep. 143: Is Jesus Just a Guest in Your Marriage?
We’re exploring whether Jesus is truly at the center of your marriages or merely a guest. Get insights on how to ensure your marriage is Christ-centered, including recognizing signs of drift and practical steps for realignment. Individual spiritual growth is important for a united relationship.
Ep. 142: When You’re Fighting for Your Marriage Alone
Feel that you’re fighting for your marriage alone? Feel that your spouse is disengaged? This episode addresses maintaining faith, setting healthy boundaries, and the importance of persistent prayer. Additionally, it introduces 30-day prayer challenges tailored for spouses, emphasizing support and connection through faith.
Ep 141: Learning to Wait Well. Patience, Faith and God’s Timing in Marriage
Do you wait well with patience, faith, and God’s timing for positive changes in life and marriage? Restore wonder and trust amid frustration, and learn practical steps and biblical insights on maintaining hope during challenging seasons while understanding personal growth during these times.
Ep. 140: When the Past Shows Up Uninvited: Understanding Implicit Memory in Marriage
Implicit memory effects marital reactions and dynamics. We explore how unrecognized past experiences influence present relationships, offering biblical encouragement and practical steps for healing and transformation. Listeners are invited to understand their emotional triggers and improve communication for a stronger marital connection.
Ep. 139: Out with the Old, In with the New: How to Renew Your Marriage God’s Way
Out with the Old and In with the New focuses on renewing marriages through heart transformation based on the biblical teachings of Ephesians 4:22-24. Learn about essential changes for lasting improvement, including recognizing old patterns, embracing truth, and walking in love and unity, alongside practical steps to achieve this transformation.
Ep. 138: When Fools Rush in: What Proverbs Teaches Us About Conflict
The podcast episode discusses how to respond wisely during emotionally charged conversations in marriage, guided by biblical Proverbs. It emphasizes the importance of tone, timing, and self-control in communication. Listeners learn strategies to pause and reflect, promoting connection and understanding, especially in conflict situations.
Ep. 137: Feeling Angry, Anxious, or Discouraged in Your Marriage? Let’s Talk About It!
This episode examines common emotions in marriage—anger, anxiety, and depression—seeing them as signals for unmet expectations and goals. It advises listeners to reflect on these emotions, connect their desires with faith, and emphasizes the importance of God’s support in overcoming emotional struggles.
Ep. 136: Games People Play in Marriage: Breaking Free from Relational Patterns
This episode “Games People Play in Marriage” explores unhealthy relational patterns that couples often fall into, hindering intimacy and connection. It offers insights into recognizing these games, understanding the emotional needs behind them, and fostering healthier communication through biblical principles, encouraging couples to strengthen their relationships.
Ep. 135: Is Your Phone Silencing What Matters Most?
In a world full of dings, buzzes, and endless scrolling, it’s easy to slowly drift away from the things that matter most—our connection with God, our closeness with our spouse, and the purpose we were created to live out. In today’s episode, we’re exploring how the enemy uses everyday distractions, especially our phones, to silence what’s most important.