Send us a text Your marriage is the most valuable asset you have, and you need to protect it like you would a priceless treasure. In today's episode, we're going to dive into priorities and how to wrap boundaries around them, as well as three key boundaries that will keep your marriage healthy and thriving. Enjoy. Oh, and if you haven't grabbed a copy of our newly released book, Marriage A to Z , grab your copy HERE....
Dec 12, 2023•33 min•Ep. 96
Send us a text A fully formed marriage is the result of two fully formed brains! If you want to experience health and wholeness in your life, marriage, and family, you must tap into the power of two-brained thinking. Based on a powerful book on the subject, we dive into the difference between the left-brain and the right-brain and the two key components that lead to health in every aspect of our lives and relationship. This episode is a must-listen as we learn how to experience joy in everyday l...
Dec 07, 2023•31 min•Ep. 95
Send us a text Everybody has needs that must be met. How you go about getting them met is what this episode is all about. Join us as Tori dives deep into three key "stances" we all take to get our needs met and how we typically lean to one more than the others. Building on the foundation of emotional intelligence, these three key stances will help you understand yourself and your spouse in a much deeper way. Enjoy....
Nov 28, 2023•30 min•Ep. 94
Send us a text The primary factor in emotional and relational health is GRATITUDE. Why? Because gratitude challenges negative thought patterns. Negative thinking destroys your brain and your bond to your spouse. In this special Thanksgiving episode, we're going to talk about how gratitude is the social emotion of the brain and how it makes you feel attached to the person you’re thankful for. We're also going to dive into the key for staying connected to your spouse using the habit of gratitude. ...
Nov 20, 2023•19 min•Ep. 93
Send us a text In marriage, each spouse has a core need. Ephesians 5 tells us that women need love and men need respect. Put in plain terms, women need to be prioritized and men need to be admired. If a husband shows his wife she's his #1 priority, she will feel loved. If a wife admires her husband, he will feel loved. Today's episode dives into one of our favorite books on marriage - Love & Respect by Dr. Emmerson Eggerichs. We will discuss these two core needs in marriage and the three cyc...
Nov 14, 2023•33 min•Ep. 92
Send us a text What do you do when you are giving your 100% best to strengthen your marriage but your spouse isn't on the same page? That's the question we're going to answer on today's episode. Taken from Tori's own journey through this same issue, we will share three keys to winning your spouse even when your spouse doesn't think there's an issue. Enjoy!
Nov 08, 2023•33 min•Ep. 91
Send us a text Your marriage will move in the direction of your strongest thoughts. Recognizing that your thinking will naturally gravitate toward the negative is the backdrop to today's episode as we show you how to keep your thinking on the positive side so that you can experience relational strength. Using Craig Groeshel's best-selling book "Winning The War In Your Mind" we'll dive into how winning the battle in your mind is the secret to winning the heart of your spouse. And, if you want to ...
Nov 01, 2023•29 min•Ep. 90
Send us a text Today's episode is based on a great book by the same title "The Four Habits Of A Joy-Filled Marriage" and how you can experience joy in your marriage by incorporating four simple habits into your daily life. Built on the foundation that love is all about attachment, the authors show us that the more joy you build into your marriage the more you’ll feel in love. It's loaded with brain science and all the latest research on what makes couples tick. So join us as we discuss these pow...
Oct 25, 2023•36 min•Ep. 89
Send us a text Today's episode is taken from 1 Samuel 25 where a woman named Abigail shows us five keys to calling out the best in our spouse. She did it with her soon-to-be-husband, King David, and it literally magnetized him to her. You won't want to miss this one. Enjoy!
Oct 18, 2023•35 min•Ep. 88
Send us a text Today's episode is a fun one - we're joined by Jason's twin brother, David, and his wife Lori to talk about all things marriage and family. They've been married for 25 years, have five kids together, and own multiple businesses. We dive deep into the best advice they have for married couples and the parenting best-practices they've used to raise five children who all love Jesus. A few highlights: Learn their #1 marriage habit that keeps their relationship strong. Discover the "con...
Oct 10, 2023•51 min•Ep. 87
Send us a text Often times pain from the past robs you of power in your present and it sabotages your ability to connect deeply with your spouse. We heard it said, "If you never heal from what hurt you, then you’ll bleed on those who did not cut you.” Anytime you put two human beings together, at some point, sparks are going to fly. But what we’ve found is that the sparks that fly are often a fruit of the issue, not the root. They are simply symptoms of the real problem. The deeper issue is ofte...
Oct 03, 2023•27 min•Ep. 86
Send us a text Research shows that arguments over small, nagging things happen as often as 312 times a year for the average married couple. The little stuff, if not managed properly, can ultimately damage your relationship. A small conflict can blow up into a big one if you don’t pay attention to these little things. In this episode, we share the two keys you need to stop conflict before it starts, as well as a research-backed exercise that will help you alleviate the damage of all the little th...
Sep 26, 2023•24 min•Ep. 85
Send us a text Today's episode is a special one because we get to interview our own mentors, Scott & Beth Volk. For the last 20+ years, we have watched these two pour themselves into their ministry while falling deeper in love with each other and raising mature, Jesus-loving kids. And anytime we've needed advice, they're always a phone call away. Here's a sneak peek at some of the topics we cover: How hospitality and loving others will draw you close in marriage The importance of being posit...
Sep 20, 2023•55 min•Ep. 84
Send us a text Dr. John Gottman, the foremost researcher in all things marriage, and he's discovered four characteristics evident in all marriages that fail. He calls them the "Four Horsemen" of the Apocolypse, and if these four qualities are not dealt with quickly and properly the end of the relationship is inevitable. Fortunately, there's an antidote - four of them, to be precise. And in this episode, we're going to discuss all four. You won't want to miss this timely and valuable conversation...
Sep 12, 2023•29 min•Ep. 83
Send us a text What do you want to accomplish in your life and marriage? Whatever it is, it will be impossible apart from systems. A system is a series of steps to help you achieve a desired result. If it works in business, it can work in your relationship! That's what today's episode is all about - helping you create systems in your marriage that will help you achieve what you desire. We start w/two powerful questions: WHAT DO YOU WANT? WHAT PROBLEMS ARE YOU HAVING? Once you answer these questi...
Sep 05, 2023•27 min•Ep. 82
Send us a text When you were dating you probably heard someone say, "You guys bring out the best in each other." But what does that really mean? And how do you know if you're actually doing it? That's what this episode is all about. Building off a marriage blog we recently read, we're going to share 8 ways that reveal you are bringing the best out of each other. Enjoy!...
Aug 30, 2023•25 min•Ep. 81
Send us a text In today's episode we're going to dive into the five core human needs and how they all pivot on our #1 core human need - Security. Security answers the question, "Who can I trust?" All relationships move at the speed of trust. But what does it mean to be a trustworthy person? And how do you practically work on the trust factor in your marriage? That's what this episode is all about. We're going to share with you three keys to trustworthy behavior and how you can become someone wit...
Aug 22, 2023•33 min•Ep. 80
Send us a text Did you know the divorce rate in America has steadily declined in the last 20 years? We didn't either! But that prompted Success Magazine to write an article on marriage and the eight traits that make relationships strong. Check out today's episode as we dive into each of them!
Aug 15, 2023•35 min•Ep. 79
Send us a text We can honestly say, of all the podcasts we've ever done, this one BY FAR takes the cake (or pretzel, if you prefer!). If you've ever eaten an Auntie Anne's pretzel you know how incredibly delicious they are. But what you might not know is the incredible love story that lead to its inception. The story you're about to hear is a story of passion, loss, betrayal, forgiveness, and transformation that will leave you on the edge of your seat! You're going to hear how God's miraculous p...
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 78
Send us a text Did you know that it's your responsibility to take care of your spouse emotionally? The marriages that succeed feel compelled to take care of each other's feelings. This means you have to be in tune with your spouse to know how they’re feeling. In this episode, we're going to dive into what it means to be sensitive to your spouse and the two key questions you have to ask yourself every day to make sure you are being the sensitive partner God made you to be. The result is a deeper ...
Aug 01, 2023•30 min•Ep. 77
Send us a text When we first fall in love the "feeling" of love precedes "giving" love. But in marriage, it is reversed. We give love before we feel love. You will love whatever you GIVE to! Why? Because giving is the foundation of love. In today's episode, we're going to dive into three key areas in which giving to your can take your relationship to the next level. Enjoy....
Jul 18, 2023•28 min•Ep. 76
Send us a text Remember when you were dating how attracted you were to each other and how you could talk for hours on end only to feel like the time flew by? But then you got married and the things you once loved about didn't seem so loveable anymore. One of the biggest problems in marriage is that we stop being captivated by our spouse. But there's a secret to staying captivated, and it's built on the understanding that God wants you to be captivated by your spouse and has given you the power t...
Jul 11, 2023•33 min•Ep. 75
Send us a text To really connect with your spouse, your lives have to INTERSECT! This allows you to move from ME to WE. We've heard it said, "Compatibility does not lead to a successful marriage - connectedness does!" While independence is worthy to be celebrated, we have to understand that when it comes to marriage interdependence is much more important. Why? Because interdependence brings strength and meaning to your relationship. In this episode we'll dive into the power of interdependence an...
Jul 05, 2023•30 min•Ep. 74
Send us a text Did you know that you can grow the romantic aspect of your relationship? In this episode we're going to dive into the three aspects of romantic love and how you can grow in each. We'll also explore how to unlock your five senses to get the most out of your relationship. Spoiler alert - it may mean you need to stop wearing cologne/perfume!!! Enjoy!
Jun 22, 2023•34 min•Ep. 73
Send us a text The Greeks are smarter than we are. At least, that's what it feels like! Today we're talking about the six types of love the ancient Greek philosophers talked about and how you can grow stronger in each one. Applied to our marriages, these six types of love cover the full array of relational bonding and will draw you close to your spouse. Enjoy!
Jun 16, 2023•27 min•Ep. 72
Send us a text Did you know one of the best ways to grow your attraction for your spouse is through an attitude of endearment? And when you do, the things you could easily criticize will become cute? In today's episode, we're going to share five steps (our "terms of endearment") for growing an attitude of endearment toward your spouse where attraction and affection are the norms in your relationship. Enjoy! Oh, and if you haven't taken our free 5-Day Marriage Challenge, jump in HERE ....
Jun 06, 2023•27 min•Ep. 71
Send us a text Today we're talking about the recent findings of an 85-year-old study called "The Harvard Study of Adult Development" which shows the #1 characteristics of adults who experience the happiest, most fulfilling lives. As the oldest ongoing study in history, it's discovery on what makes the healthiest and happiest people is mind-blowing. Spoiler alert - it has something to do with relationships! Tune in and find out....
May 31, 2023•29 min•Ep. 70
Send us a text Does your spouse spend a lot of time scrolling on their smartphone? Mindless scrolling is a problem for millions. It’s become a leading obstacle to intimacy. Why? Because it violates the law of Priority. Our #1 asset/gift is our TIME. A scroll session takes away that time and is subconsciously received as a lack of priority. In today's episode, we're going to share the science behind distraction addiction and five keys to stopping the scroll to connect with our spouse! Enjoy...
May 24, 2023•34 min•Ep. 69
Send us a text Did you know that most conflict in marriage cannot be resolved? You and your spouse are two different people, so resolving perpetual issues isn't the right way to think about it. In marriage, we need to be thinking about managing conflict more than resolving it. When you learn how to properly manage conflict, the very fight that once tore you apart now draws you together. Today, we're doing to talk about four keys to manage conflict to draw us closer rather than tear us apart. Enj...
May 18, 2023•31 min•Ep. 68
Send us a text Today is our final installment in our series "The Neuroscience of Connection." In this episode we'll dive into the various aspects of forgiveness and show you the power it has in your relationship. We'll also give you a different angle in which to view forgiveness, one in which you might not have thought of before. A marriage built on forgiveness is a powerful marriage. This episode will help you do it....
May 09, 2023•32 min•Ep. 67
