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Growing In Marriage

Rich and DeAnna Millentreegrowinginmarriage.com
Every week on the Growing In Marriage podcast, we create a space where Christian married couples can rediscover joy, connection, and purpose in their relationship. Hosted by Rich and DeAnna Millentree, each episode dives into real-life challenges—like feeling emotionally distant, navigating unresolved conflicts, or reigniting laughter and intimacy—and offers practical, faith-filled advice to help you turn toward each other and toward God. Through relatable stories, biblical wisdom, and actionable tools, you’ll walk away inspired and ready to build the thriving, Christ-centered marriage you were made for.
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Episodes

GIM-071: Weaknesses In Marriage

Every good leader should know their strengths, but they should also know their weaknesses as well. It's not different for marriage. We should be aware of our marital weaknesses and learn how to plan for success in spite of them. Today, Big Rich and DeAnna talk about identifying your marriage's weaknesses and how to make them work for you, not against you.

Feb 20, 201936 min

GIM-070: 5 Things Happy Couples Talk About

Ever wonder what happy couples talk about? Ever want to be a fly on the wall and listen to how those couples engage and converse with one another? Well today, we are going to share what happy couples talk about and why they are so darn happy.

Feb 13, 201936 min

GIM-069: Forward Progress

Have you and your spouse stopped moving forward in your relationship? Has all forward progress to maturity, the marriage of your dreams, and personal growth ceased? If so, today's episode is for you. Learn how you can move the needle on growing in your marriage and how you can start moving forward again.

Jan 23, 201938 min

GIM-068: Bad Marriage Advice

Have you ever received marriage advice you thought was good, but only to find out it didn't work? Or, better yet, the advice you received made things worse? Today, we are talking about and debunking bad marriage advice.

Jan 16, 201939 min

GIM-067: Resources

Your marriage needs great resources to thrive. Today, Big Rich and DeAnna discuss three resources that have made a deep impact on their marriage. These books share practical godly wisdom on how to walk in marriage as God intended. You will not want to miss their discussion.

Jan 09, 201937 min

GIM-066: It's Time To Fight

It's time to fight, but not with each other. Your spouse is not your enemy and it's time we put the focus and shine the light on the real adversary in your marriage and stop focusing on your spouse. Learn how you can take three simple steps to start fighting the real enemy in your relationship and grow in your marriage together.

Jan 02, 201930 min

GIM-065: Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas, Growing In Marriage Family! On today's podcast our kids, Micah and Olivia are joining us to talk about our favorite Christmas memories and traditions.

Dec 19, 201836 min

GIM-064: Is Social Media A Problem In Your Marriage?

Social media use in marriage is silently killing intimacy and relational connectedness between husbands and wives. Today, we talk about what to look out for and how to guard your marriage against the overuse and inappropriate use of social media.

Dec 12, 201837 min

GIM-063: How To Make The Holidays Memorable

It's the holiday season and celebrating Jesus and the holiday season can take its toll on your relationship. Today, we will discuss how you can make memorable holiday memories with your spouse and family and stay connected during this wonderful season.

Dec 05, 201824 min

GIM-061: Six Ways We Tear Down Our Marriage

Are you tearing down your marriage and you don't realize it? Today Big Rich and DeAnna talk about how you might be sabotaging your marriage and working to tear it down, rather than building it up.

Nov 14, 201837 min

GIM-060: It's Going To Take Work

Marriage can be difficult to navigate and do well, but it's not impossible. Nowhere near it. In today's episode, Big Rich and DeAnna talk about the work it takes to have a successful marriage, one that you will be proud of and a marriage you have always dreamed about.

Nov 07, 201834 min

GIM-059: Micro-Cheating

Are you micro-cheating on your spouse? On today's episode, Big Rich and DeAnna talk about this new phrase, "micro-cheating" and define what it is and how you can know if you are doing it.

Oct 31, 201836 min

GIM-058: Do The Right Thing

Have you ever struggled with doing the right thing in your relationship with your spouse? Sometimes doing the right things means you will end up being last or coming out on the bottom. Today, we want to help and give you three principles that will help you do the right thing in your marriage.

Oct 24, 201832 min

GIM-057: Good To Great

Today Big Rich and DeAnna share five things you can do in your relationship to take it from good to great. Just like a standout professional athlete has things she does that take her game from good to great, we're going to show you how you can do that in your marriage.

Oct 10, 201835 min

GIM-056: Lingerie

On today's episode, Big Rich and DeAnna have fun with the topic of lingerie. Are there benefits to wearing lingerie? Is it worth the expense? Find out on today's podcast.

Oct 03, 201830 min

GIM-055: The Lying Husband

Husbands, are you lying to your spouse? On today's episode, I am in Denver, Co. with my buddy Zac Wilkinson. Today we are addressing the issue of not being truthful with your wife in your marriage. Wives, this podcast will serve to help your better understand what is going on inside of your husbands mind and why he is dishonest with you at times.

Sep 26, 201842 min

GIM-054: The Silent Treatment

If you have ever experienced isolation and being cut off from the people and the things you love the most, you know what "the silent treatment" feels like. Today, Big Rich and DeAnna talk about the devastating effects the silent treatment has on your marriage and you as an individual.

Sep 19, 201834 min

GIM-053: Expectations, Encouragement and Validation

Today, Big Rich and DeAnna talk about expectations, encouragement and validating your spouse in your marriage. If you have not created an atmosphere where healthy encouragment and loving validation is happening in your marriage you will not want to miss this episode.

Sep 05, 201830 min

GIM-052: One Year

Today, Big Rich and DeAnna celebrate one year of podcasting. Listen to us share about the podcast and their personal lives on today's show.

Aug 29, 201845 min

GIM-051: My Spouse Has An Addiction (Part 2)

Last week, we were joined by Tino and Miki Urias and they shared the first part of their story. Today, Tino and Miki finish the story of God's redeptive power in their marriage and how they overcame addiction in their home.

Aug 22, 201838 min

GIM-050: My Spouse Has An Addiction

Today, Big Rich and DeAnna welcome Tino and Miki Urias. Living with a spouse who has an addiction is something you may be experiencing right now. We want you to know there is hope and freedom available for both of you. Addiction doesn't just affect one spouse. Listen as Tino and Miki share their story of hope, healing and freedom.

Aug 15, 201839 min

GIM-049: 10 Ways To Guarantee You Will Not Have Sex

In marriage God has given us the wonderful gift of sex. Sex in marriage is a wonderful way to bond, experince pleasure and much more. Today we are going to discuss ways you are getting in your own way when it comes to frequency of sex in your marriage. We are going to provide you with 10 ways to guarantee you will not have sex.

Aug 08, 201835 min

GIM-048: Interracial Marriage

Are you in an interracial marriage or know someone who is? What you could learn from an interracial marriage has the potential to strengthen your relationship. Listen as Big Rich and DeAnna talk a little bit about their marriage and what they have learned from one another over the years.

Aug 01, 201836 min
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