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The Long Haul

We are two lovebirds trying to navigate through life, love, and parenting the best we can. Each month we take on a New Challenge in an attempt to deepen our relationship. Join us as we share the lessons we learn from all of the bumps in the road we travel on. This is a raw and real podcast meant for growth and connection. We don't know what life is going to throw our way and are excited to see what God has in store for us!
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Episodes

The One Where We Don't Negotiate

Vito and Liz talk about finding a church home and what they look for. They also cover the nonnegotiables in their relationship.

Jan 31, 202042 minSeason 1Ep. 36

The One Where They Get Intimate

What does intimacy look like when everything is NOT going as planned? Are ruts okay? How do we get out of them? It's a weird time in our life but our love is stronger than ever!

Jan 24, 202042 min

The One Where They Go All In

How did Vito know he was ready to go all in with Liz? What does that whole process look, sound, and feel like? Also, how do you break down your partners walls and better yet, what does it take to break down your own walls? It's a new year let's get into it!

Jan 11, 202043 minSeason 1Ep. 35

The One with 20/20 Vision

It's a new year which means new beginnings! Will Vito finally get Lasic surgery? Will Liz ever warm up in this cold weather? What's your intention for 2020 with your spouse? This year let's see the best in one another and love each other for the weirdos we are.

Jan 03, 202032 minSeason 1Ep. 34

The One Where Vito Learns About PMS

Want to hear what it's like when everything your partner says annoys you? Well, this is the episode for you! Liz is irritable for no reason at everything Vito says, but they still laugh a lot and have a good time. They share Christmas traditions from listeners and how they grew up celebrating.

Dec 13, 201932 minSeason 1Ep. 33

The One Where They Have Sex in Their Sleep

It is the first full week of December and we are fully diving in! Would you date someone who has never been in a serious relationship? What are the red flags? We discuss the perfect temperature to keep the house at, if dreaming cheating is really cheating and what happens when one of us initiates sleep sex!

Dec 06, 201949 minSeason 1Ep. 32

The One Where We Created Passion

It's officially Christmas Season! Why not start it off with Christian sex guilt and mending broken relationships?! Liz and I are launching a Family Media App at www.OurStoryApp.co and we talk about our Chemical Pregnancy and how we won't let life keep us down. Love you all, Happy Christmas season!

Nov 29, 20191 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 31

The One Where We Throw One Together Before Thanksgiving

Its Thanksgiving week suckazzz!! We're traveling to Texas and wanted to give you a little Turkey day appetizer. We're releasing a new eppie on Friday so you can enjoy some post turkey convos while you veg on the couch and digest your feast.

Nov 25, 201911 minSeason 1Ep. 30

The One that Sounds Like "YEESH"

How real is sleep divorce actually?! Also, trouble in paradise 5 months into marriage, what do you do? How does this happen? Is this common?? We talk about Thanksgiving Traditions and how Vito LOVES to wash dishes. Liz better not forget the paper towels from Costco!

Nov 18, 201955 minSeason 1Ep. 29

The One With Sleep Wars

What the heck is Sleep Divorce?! This is a thing? Vito learns so much about how people sleep and how it affects marriages all across the world. Also, is Liz willing to give up any space in bed?? DOUBT IT!

Nov 11, 201949 minSeason 1Ep. 30

The One Where Nobody Pee's

How do you flirt after marriage? Is playing hard to get realistic? Also, why is sex on TV no where close to real life? We cover all of the important stuff in this episode.

Nov 04, 201951 minSeason 1Ep. 29

The One with the Human Videos

How were you parented as a child? How was your partner? How do you blend that together?

Oct 28, 20191 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 28

The One Where They Take Their Families' Sides

How can your family get in the way of your marriage? We address having each other's backs when it comes to our families and reasons why we may not.

Oct 12, 201943 minSeason 1Ep. 26

The One Where Britney Gets Toxic

It's Britney Bitch! Toxic may be one of the greatest songs ever created and it also may be the thing that pulls families apart. How do we deal with it and how do I get that song on Vinyl?!

Oct 05, 201937 min

The One with 11 years of Marriage

Vito and Liz's good friends, Kyle and Lindsay, join them on this episode to talk about getting married young, the ups and downs, and how to keep it fresh with 4 kids after 11 years of marriage.

Sep 27, 20191 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 24

The One Where Liz Was Crazy

Continuing on the long distance discussion, Liz confesses she was crazy while they lived apart.

Sep 20, 201955 minSeason 1Ep. 23

The One Where Vito Doesn't Do Distance

How do couples survive long distance relationships? We have no idea and almost didn't survive it ourselves but offer advice anyways.

Sep 14, 201946 minSeason 1Ep. 22

The One Where Vito's Ready

When is the right time to start having kids? How do you know when you are ready?

Sep 06, 201954 minSeason 1Ep. 21

The One Where They Crinkle or Fold

When you move in with your significant other MANY questions will arise... like when you use toilet paper, do you crinkle... or fold???

Aug 30, 201944 minSeason 1Ep. 20

The One Where Liz Claps Back

Who is Anastasia and why is she here?! Lis is PMSing and yall know what that means! Top 25 marriage advice, episode full of love and laughter!

Aug 23, 201947 minSeason 1Ep. 19

The One Where We Look To Love

We live in a crazy world right now and we all have different opinions and different ideas and I think we all are looking for one thing...

Aug 09, 201956 minSeason 1Ep. 18

The One With The Dowry

What would you give to get your significant other?? We cover, dowries, WHY people get married in today's climate, and what our possible purpose may be.

Aug 02, 201948 minSeason 1Ep. 17

The One Where We Had to Do It Twice

Uhhhhh, so we recorded Thursday and it did NOT go well. Take a listen to hear how we resolve conflict.

Jul 28, 201950 minSeason 1Ep. 16

The One Where We Play The Question Game!

Join us in asking fun relationship questions! Also, this link is great for learning about the Bible. https://thebibleproject.com/

Jul 19, 201947 minSeason 1Ep. 15

The One Where Liz Plays Hard to Get

Do you still flirt with your spouse or is that old news?!!? Am I (Vito) crazy for wanting the chase still?? HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!

Jul 03, 201954 minSeason 1Ep. 13

The One Where We Fuel Up

We were a little behind this week but have been totally inspired at church today about Accountability and Walking with Love. This conversation is one of our favorites so far. Enjoy!

Jun 09, 201950 minSeason 1Ep. 10
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