“Celebrating the small victories: they just finished a presentation... Why not celebrate those moments? Why do we only wait until we have certain anniversaries or bigger milestones that we celebrate and care for each other? We can build that intentionality and pursue our spouse in heartfelt and genuine ways.” - Justin Building a marriage and pursuing our spouse is not just the big and grand gestures, or even spending time together after the day ends. It’s about the little acts throughout the day...
May 01, 2024•20 min•Ep. 45
After marriage, it's common to grow familiar with our spouse, sometimes neglecting to prioritise each other’s needs. The key to a thriving marriage lies in intentional efforts to communicate in each other's love language, and prioritising your spouse. Joining us on this podcast are Francis and Jocelyn, who share how they maintain their strong bond amidst competing factors. Tune in to discover more! -- Looking for helpful resources to navigate your marriage? Choose from a range of articles and po...
Apr 17, 2024•20 min•Ep. 44
We live in a hyperconnected and fast-paced world, where everyone is just a text or call away. However, with such a hyperconnected-ness, how do we discipline ourselves to slow down and connect with those who truly matter? Tune in to this podcast where Francis and Jocelyn share how they intentionally carve out time for each other amidst the busyness of life. Don't miss out on their practical tips for navigating this time-starved world we all live in! -- Looking for helpful resources to navigate yo...
Apr 03, 2024•17 min•Ep. 43
Working as one team as husband and wife, enables you to cover each other’s weaknesses, while complementing each other’s strengths! Parenting as one not only benefits your children, but strengthens your bond with your spouse! In this second episode of a two-part series, Joel and Jilleen share how they navigate their differences and challenges, and the bumpy process they go through to find a middle ground. Affirming and appreciating our spouses’ differences is a doorway to being better parents and...
Mar 20, 2024•22 min•Ep. 42
We often hear the saying, “The best gift that we can give our children is a strong marriage”. How do we prioritise and love our spouse during the roller coaster years of parenthood in the children’s early years? With the limited time, energy, and countless responsibilities as young parents, can we really thrive in our marriage too? Joining us in this episode is Joel and Jilleen. They have been married for nine years, and have three young children. Let's dive in as they share their wisdom and ins...
Mar 06, 2024•23 min•Ep. 41
“Communication — like how to communicate well — really intensifies when you are married, because you have nowhere to run.” Join our host, Delia Ng and Dennis and Shiyun Goh as they chat about how they’ve learnt to manage their differences in marriage. -- Couples who are newly married or thinking of getting married can learn handles to walk into the next chapter of their lives with the Connect2 Marriage Preparation Workshop . Through the guidance of husband-and-wife trainers, participants will le...
Feb 14, 2024•22 min•Ep. 40
“There's a saying that two are better than one. Whatever I'm not strong in, Dennis is strong. Whatever I am strong in, Dennis is not strong in and that's where the partnership comes.” What if you fall for someone who seems to be on the opposite end of the spectrum? How can we manage such differences while dating? Tune in to the first episode of When Two Worlds Collide to find out how our guests, Dennis and Shiyun Goh, handled their differences before marriage. -- Couples who are newly married or...
Jan 31, 2024•21 min•Ep. 39
“Loving someone takes two parts. One part is commitment, the other part is the emotions.” But what happens when the emotions start to fluctuate, or when you find yourselves drifting apart. Tune in to this second episode of The Runaway Groom to find out how our guests, Andrew and Evon Chu, deal with this conundrum. -- Whether you are preparing for or looking to strengthen your marriage, visit www.family.org.sg for more resources to help you along in your journey. -- Know of couples who are newly ...
Jan 17, 2024•21 min•Ep. 38
What is the impact on a person having grown up in a broken family? While different individuals may respond differently, there could be some emotional wounds left behind. Tune in to hear from Andrew and Evon, as our host Joanna Koh-Hoe finds out how one near-runaway groom turned his story around. -- Whether you are preparing for or looking to strengthen your marriage, visit www.family.org.sg for more resources to help you along in your journey. -- Know of couples who are newly married or getting ...
Jan 03, 2024•19 min•Ep. 37
“We need to cherish each other, and we need to have mutual understanding to build one another up so that we can be lovers for life.” Did you know that authentic sexual intimacy can build up a strong foundation in your marriage? Gain invaluable tips on growing your sexual intimacy as a couple as our host Gary Koh chats with Steven and Michelle Chan. -- Whether you are preparing for or looking to strengthen your marriage, visit www.family.org.sg for more resources to help you along in your journey...
Dec 20, 2023•14 min•Ep. 36
“There are five areas of intimacy, and these five areas create opportunity for a couple to develop deep trust, connection and understanding between them.” Tune in to this latest episode on making intimacy a priority in marriage, as our host Gary Koh chats with Steven and Michelle who have been married for 41 years and are still going strong. -- Whether you are preparing for or looking to strengthen your marriage, visit www.family.org.sg for more resources to help you along in your journey. Shoul...
Dec 06, 2023•17 min•Ep. 35
“Boundaries are like the rules of a sports game. If we all have clear expectations on how to play the game, then the game becomes a lot more enjoyable.” Tune in to our host Joanna Koh-Hoe as she chats with young couple Hong Xin and Noelle on how they align their expectations and establish healthy boundaries in their marriage. -- Whether you are preparing for or looking to strengthen your marriage, visit www.family.org.sg for more resources to help you along in your journey. Should you be in need...
Nov 15, 2023•19 min•Ep. 34
Boundaries are like invisible but protective lines we draw around ourselves and others. Clear boundaries mean that tension and conflicts are reduced because we know what we've agreed upon. Tune in to our host Joanna Koh-Hoe as she chats with married couples Hong Xin and Noelle on how intentional boundaries work to safeguard their marriage. -- Whether you are preparing for or looking to strengthen your marriage, visit www.family.org.sg for more resources to help you along in your journey. -- If y...
Nov 01, 2023•20 min•Ep. 33
“I think communication is key. You just need to talk it out and find some middle ground.” Learning how to be aware of our own emotions, and to communicate well, can be tough especially in the heat of the moment. Join our host Delia Ng and our guests Evans and Estelle as they share about how they process their emotions and focus on working things out as a team. -- “Receiving counselling has helped me moderate my emotions so that I don’t act rashly or become overwhelmed by waves of negative emotio...
Oct 18, 2023•21 min•Ep. 32
"Moments like that reveal there are deeper roots that you need to deal with. And once you deal with those undealt issues in your life, you realise that they stop being a trigger.” Have you ever wondered what might be triggering your spouse’s over-reaction to what seems like a small thing? Join our host Delia Ng as she discovers more about overreactions with married couple Evans and Estelle. -- “Receiving counselling has helped me moderate my emotions so that I don’t act rashly or become overwhel...
Oct 04, 2023•22 min•Ep. 31
“You’re never too old to be mentored. And you're never too young to be mentored…We all have stories we can share to lift one another.” In this episode, we speak with seasoned marriage mentors, Gregory and Patricia, to find out how they got started in mentoring and some of the beauty and benefits it brings. Ever thought about finding a marriage mentor? This episode is for you. -- Resolve recurring conflicts, persistent relational disconnection and more together with our counsellors. Get help to h...
Sep 20, 2023•25 min•Ep. 30
“It may surprise you, but even in our courtship we didn't hold hands.” In this episode, we chat with Gregory and Patricia who were quite happy in their singlehood, but along the way their friendship blossomed, and they tied the knot in their 40s. Join us as we find out what helped them navigate the unique challenges and joy that marrying late brings. -- Whether you are preparing for or looking to strengthen your marriage, visit www.family.org.sg for more resources to help you along in your journ...
Sep 06, 2023•32 min•Ep. 29
Dealing with infertility and unmet desires can take a toll on one’s mental health and marriage. What can we do to emerge from despair and hopelessness? What can help us gain strength for such a difficult and trying season in our marriage? Join Gary, our host and married couple Mark and Sue Lim as they share what helped them cope with the uncertainties of life and infertility , and what kept their marriage strong through the ups and downs of the journey. -- Yearn to rediscover the deep connection...
Aug 16, 2023•19 min•Ep. 28
Trying to conceive can be a very stressful process. Dealing with infertility, the uncertainties surrounding IVF and all of the emotions – how can we manage all of these challenges and yet grow stronger in our relationship with our spouse? Our host Gary Koh chats with Mark and Sue Lim from The Social Quotient to get a glimpse into their experience struggling through infertility, IVF and adoption. -- Yearn to rediscover the deep connection and reignite the flame in your marriage? At Best Date Ever...
Aug 02, 2023•18 min•Ep. 27
What does fighting well look like in a marriage? As young couples, many of us don't know how to assert our needs and wants well. How can we communicate our needs to the other so that our needs are met? In this episode, join our host Delia Ng and marriage trainers Raymond and Jenny as they share about the five aspects of assertive communication, and provide tips on how to nail active listening so we can better empathise with our spouse. -- Know of a friend or couple who are newly married or getti...
Jul 19, 2023•22 min•Ep. 26
Are all conflicts detrimental to marriage? "I think what we try to do is not to avoid conflicts, but to address the issues and to be able to express our needs to one another in a productive and positive way.” In this first episode of Art of Disagreements, join our host Delia Ng and marriage trainers Raymond and Jenny as we explore how to use conflict as a pathway towards greater intimacy in our marriage! -- Know of a friend or couple who are newly married or getting married this year? Do invite ...
Jul 05, 2023•29 min•Ep. 25
In this second part of How Not to Sweat the Small Stuff in Marriage , join our host, Joanna Koh-Hoe and married couple Wen-Wei and Bee Lan as they share about the importance of the ‘little good things’, such as instilling fun and silliness in your marriage. Get inspired to believe in the best of your spouse. As Wen-Wei puts it, “She reminds me to be that better person that I aspire to be… it's very empowering when somebody believes in you almost more than you believe in yourself.” -- Know of a f...
Jun 14, 2023•21 min•Ep. 24
When petty annoyances occur in our marriage, how do we know when to let go and overlook these, and when something needs to be said or done? In this first part of How Not to Sweat the Small Stuff in Marriage, join our host Joanna Koh-Hoe and married couple Wen-Wei and Bee Lan as they explore what makes up the small stuff, and how to manage them when they arise. -- Know of a friend or couple who are newly married or getting married this year? Do invite them to check out our upcoming Connect2 Marri...
May 31, 2023•22 min•Ep. 23
In this second episode of Art of Marriage - On Finance, join our host Joanna Koh-Hoe and married couple Bernard and Claire Ng, to discover more about how sharing responsibility is important when it comes to managing finances in a marriage. In successful marriages, couples learn to play as a team, even when it comes to the tricky issues surrounding finance. As Bernard shares, “When we were preparing to get married, our premarital counselor suggested to us to have one (bank) account and that's one...
May 17, 2023•23 min•Ep. 22
What does healthy management of finances look like in a marriage? And how do we make the best financial decisions as one? In the first episode of Art of Marriage - On Finance, join our host Joanna Koh-Hoe and married couple Bernard and Claire Ng as they share their journey of managing financial decisions together in their marriage. -- Building a strong foundation is essential to having a marriage that thrives and lasts for a lifetime. If you have friends or family members getting married soon, w...
May 03, 2023•23 min•Ep. 21
“ Forgiveness is not a feeling; it’s an action – it's a choice.” In episode two of the Art of Marriage – On Building Trust, join our host Joanna Koh-Hoe and seasoned marriage trainers Nam Seng and Siok Mian as they share stories on navigating the process of forgiveness, a critical element in the journey of re-building trust in marriage. -- You can help to sow good seeds into marriages by sharing about the upcoming Connect2 Marriage Preparation Workshop with your friends and relatives. Couples ca...
Apr 19, 2023•27 min•Ep. 20
“ Trust is so fundamental in a marriage. But we don't realise how precious it is until you lose it.” In the first episode of the Art of Marriage – On Building Trust, join our host Joanna Koh-Hoe and seasoned marriage trainers Nam Seng and Siok Mian as they share stories on how to establish trust, a critical element in all great marriages. -- You can help to sow good seeds into marriages by sharing about the upcoming Connect2 Marriage Preparation Workshop with your friends and relatives. Couples ...
Apr 05, 2023•27 min•Ep. 19
In this second episode of the Art of Marriage – On Listening, Gary is joined by our guest speakers Gaius and Herng Wei, to explore more about what effective listening in marriage looks like. We often think that our spouse should know what we mean and want, but that is a myth. It often takes hard work and intentionality to express how we feel and think even to our closest and dearest. Tune in to this second episode to pick up more tips and tools on how to be a great listener and communicator in y...
Mar 15, 2023•18 min•Ep. 18
Why is listening so crucial in a marriage? And why is it we struggle so much to listen with our heart? Join our host Gary Koh as he explores what goes into developing this critical skill in marriage, with our guests Gaius and Herng Wei. -- You can encourage family members or friends who are getting married to build a strong foundation for their marriage by sharing the Connect2 Marriage Preparation Workshop with them. Facilitated by husband-and-wife trainers Nam Seng & Sok Mian , and Frankie ...
Mar 01, 2023•20 min•Ep. 17
In this second part of exploring the attitude of humility, seasoned marriage trainers Mark and Aye Lan share with us practical tips on how to build this attitude of humility, and how to leverage it to cultivate a marriage that lasts. From playing as a team to becoming more aware of each other’s strengths and weaknesses, and even remembering how things were like during those early courtship days, learn how this power couple utilised such simple, day-to-day habits to grow from strength to strength...
Feb 15, 2023•22 min•Ep. 16
