Send us a text Join us as we share five keys from the story of Mary and Joseph to help us build strong marriages. We know them as the earthly parents of Jesus, but their lives show us powerful secrets to success in relationships. Enjoy!
Jul 31, 2024•30 min•Ep. 124
Send us a text What do you want to accomplish in your marriage? In today's episode, we'll dive into three powerful questions that will help you achieve that goal. At the end we'll throw in a fun exercise to help lock it in. Enjoy.
Jul 17, 2024•23 min•Ep. 123
Send us a text In life, games are about winners and losers. The problem is, when it comes to relationships, if you choose to play games both people lose. Why? Because in marriage the win is the relationship! Join us as we dive into nine games we can play in our relationships and how to stay out of those silly little games! Enjoy.
Jul 09, 2024•23 min•Ep. 122
Send us a text Better communication leads to a better marriage. And becoming a better listener is the key to being a good communicator. In today's episode, we dive into four key questions to create an environment of emotional safety so you can become a better listener. Enjoy!
Jul 02, 2024•32 min•Ep. 121
Send us a text The TERA quotient is a concept used to gauge and improve the quality of relationships, particularly in professional settings, but it can be applied to personal relationships as well. Backed by neuroscience, the TERA quotient can improve the dynamics of marriage, leading to more effective communication, stronger connections, and greater mutual respect. Enjoy!
Jun 18, 2024•27 min•Ep. 120
Send us a text Join us as we explore four common mistakes couples make when trying to communicate under stress. We'll dive into each one, backed by research, and then share practical strategies on what to do instead. Enjoy!
Jun 12, 2024•27 min•Ep. 119
Send us a text Did you know that God is not all that you need? He didn't design you that way. He created you to need others. In this episode we'll tackle two core needs we all have and how our spouse is the primary one who God uses to meet those needs. God made you for relationship. As such, you have inborn needs to draw you close to your spouse. Join us as we tackle two core relational needs that draw you to each other. Enjoy. P.S. If you haven't taken our free 5-Day Marriage Challenge, you can...
May 29, 2024•35 min•Ep. 118
Send us a text Did you know your brain subconsciously asks two questions each time you interact with another person? In today's episode, we're going to dive into these two questions and how they can positively impact your marriage. Thanks to the research of Dr. Chip Dodd, we have plenty to talk about in this episode! Enjoy.
May 22, 2024•29 min•Ep. 117
Send us a text Over 40 years of research by the good folks at Prepare Enrich have revealed five keys that make the happiest marriages. Tune in as we dive into each of them. Enjoy.
May 14, 2024•34 min•Ep. 116
Send us a text Ever felt a stalemate when it came to thinking of stuff to talk about with your spouse? Today's episode will cure you of that! Join us as we dive into specific questions you can ask your spouse that will help you connect on a deep level. And, as promised on the pod, here are a list of the questions: Before you talk, here are some questions to ask yourself about your spouse : What is going on? What are they feeling? What are they thinking? Five Questions to ask one time: What thing...
May 07, 2024•39 min•Ep. 115
Send us a text Join us and our close friends, Trent and Amy Pruett, missionaries in the Philippines, as we discuss how they manage to run a growing ministry and full-time business while thriving in their relationship. You'll enjoy this podcast as it gives practical takeaways you can apply in your marriage today.
Apr 30, 2024•37 min•Ep. 114
Send us a text Did you know the fire you once felt in your marriage doesn't have to die down or even simmer? You can and should keep it burning hot! This episode will dive into the building blocks of romance and the three keys to ignite the flame once again. Enjoy!
Apr 23, 2024•23 min•Ep. 113
Send us a text To thrive in your marriage, shift your focus from tallying points in your relationship to building a winning connection with your spouse. In this episode, we'll share three essential strategies to help you make this shift. Enjoy!
Apr 17, 2024•34 min•Ep. 112
Send us a text Do you want to know your spouse better? How about deepening your understanding of yourself? Today's episode will help you do just that. We're going to ask you one powerful question that will draw you close to your spouse and open your eyes to who you were made to be! We call this "The HERO Journey." It's going to bless your life and marriage in a big way. Enjoy.
Apr 09, 2024•31 min•Ep. 111
Send us a text Have you ever been lost in a conversation with someone and totally lost track of time? You enjoy it so much. Why? Subconsciously, you are connecting with them, and God made us for connection. In this episode we dive into the research behind what makes "super communicators" and how we can emulate their practices in marriage. Enjoy.
Apr 02, 2024•35 min•Ep. 110
Send us a text We were created for oneness with our spouse. The question is, how do we practically do it? Today's episode will give you three keys to drawing close and staying close to your spouse so you can experience a marriage that will last. Enjoy.
Mar 26, 2024•32 min•Ep. 109
Send us a text The healthiest marriages are emotionally intelligent marriages. And the key to emotional intelligence is self-awareness. Join us as we discuss the three levels of self-awareness and how you can walk through each level to strengthen your marriage. Enjoy!
Mar 19, 2024•36 min•Ep. 108
Send us a text One of our greatest needs is emotional connection. Harnessed properly, emotions can draw you together in a deep and powerful way. Today's episode is all about helping you do just that. Join us as we share three keys to emotional connection built upon a Biblical and scientific framework. Enjoy!
Mar 13, 2024•39 min•Ep. 107
Send us a text If you want to magnetize your spouse to you, this episode is a "must-listen." We're going to share two powerful questions that will put you in a frame of mind to draw your spouse close and connect you emotionally. Enjoy!
Mar 06, 2024•25 min•Ep. 106
Send us a text Join us as we discuss six key marriage habits we've discovered that have drawn us closer and helped us turn conflict into connection. Based on proven research, these six keys can revolutionize your marriage!
Feb 28, 2024•37 min•Ep. 105
Send us a text Join us as we dive into a little brain science that shows the power of our right-brain and how it is wired to run on four key things. These four keys are pillars that will support and strengthen your marriage when you apply them to your relationship. Enjoy!
Feb 21, 2024•27 min•Ep. 104
Send us a text Intimacy is to be fully known and fully accepted . God made us for intimacy - both with Himself and with others. In marriage, intimacy is the lifeblood of your relationship. But it's hard. Why? Because intimacy reveals insecurity. In today's episode, we dive into the topic of insecurity and give three keys on how to overcome it. You'll enjoy this Valentine's Day edition as we tackle a difficult issue that we all face. Enjoy. And ...HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!...
Feb 14, 2024•34 min•Ep. 103
Send us a text Today's episode is all about how to properly manage conflict and a 3-part grid we've learned that has helped us overcome conflict in our own marriage. It's built upon the foundation that conflict is meant for connection - it’s God’s way of turning you from “me” into “we.” This mindset will help you w/any conflict. Join us as we share this unique grid that can help you work through any conflict!...
Feb 06, 2024•29 min•Ep. 102
Send us a text This episode is sure to blow your hair back, especially if you're a wife! We dive deep into the meaning of the phrase "helper suitable" and the powerful implications it has on the role of a woman in marriage. Taken from the context of creation and attaching a new spin on relationship dynamics, this conversation will leave you feeling empowered and excited about your marriage. Join us in this fun and interesting deep-dive into the world of female identity. This podcast is a "must l...
Jan 30, 2024•21 min•Ep. 101
Send us a text Each year we ask God to give us a word for the following year. This year God gave us two words (well, technically four, but who's counting?). Today, we're gonna share those words with you and how you can use them to help build and grow your relationship. Enjoy
Jan 23, 2024•36 min•Ep. 100
Send us a text Today we're going to dive into Attachment Theory and how we can apply it to our marriage. Recent studies have shown how your primary attachments early in life dictate the strength of your attachments later in life, but how we can each grow to deeper levels of connection by simply being aware of our attachment style. Attachment is defined as "a deep and enduring emotional bond between two people in which each seeks closeness and feels more secure when in the presence of the other.”...
Jan 16, 2024•36 min•Ep. 99
Send us a text You cannot be the spouse or parent God made you to be if you are not physically well. Today's episode focuses on the importance of exercise and nutrition in your marriage and how suffering together draws you together when you choose to focus on your physical fitness as a couple. Plus, we're going to share nine keys to a healthy lifestyle from an expert coach. Enjoy! P.S. If you haven't gotten your copy of our latest book, Marriage A To Z , grab one HERE !...
Jan 10, 2024•35 min•Ep. 98
Send us a text We often take for granted the importance of being kind to our spouse. But recent research has shown the power that simple kindness has on your physical, mental, emotional, and relational health. In this episode, we're going to talk about three aspects of kindness, the brain science behind it, and the four building blocks to becoming a kinder person. Enjoy!
Jan 05, 2024•27 min•Ep. 97
Send us a text Your childhood was the university of your relationships. How you thought and what you believed as a child plays into the way you respond as an adult. In today's episode, Tori will dissect the nine types of childhood messages and dissect the fears and desires they are built upon. Your inner child is still speaking. Shining a light on this subconscious voice will make sure it does not sabotage your marriage! Enjoy. If you haven't gotten your copy of our newest and best-selling book ...
Dec 27, 2023•41 min•Ep. 96
Send us a text Join us in this fun episode where we dive into three research-backed signs that reveal you have a strong marriage. These three relational traits ensure that your friendship is deep and your bond is strong. You'll like this one. And if you haven't purchased a copy of our newest book, Marriage A To Z , you can pick up a copy HERE . It's a 30-Day devotional designed to strengthen your connection with your spouse....
Dec 20, 2023•27 min