Replacing negative feelings toward our spouse with positive ones is possible! In part 2 of 4 episodes, we discuss the role of attunement in successful marriages. Discussed in this episode: – Planting a new tree with a positive attitude. – Negative and Positive Sentiment Override. – Gifting a Private Marriage Retreat to your adult married […] The post EP// 122: Marks of a Successful Marriage, Part 2 first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
Dec 05, 2023•30 min
Do you know of couples who just make marriage look easy? In part 1 of 4 episodes, we begin a discussion on the marks of a successful marriage. Discussed in this episode: – Are happy couples faking it? – Gift a marriage intensive to a couple who needs. www.themarriageadventure.com/support – Gottman research shows that happy couples […] The post EP// 121: Marks of a Successful Marriage, Part 1 first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
Nov 30, 2023•32 min
Comparison makes us miserable, while thankfulness leads to joy. In today’s episode, we discuss how to develop a grateful heart this Thanksgiving. Discussed in this episode: – The “bat man.” – Adjust your focus. – The Law of Happiness by Dr. Henry Cloud – The 10% bump. – “Thanksgiving Fun Facts” – “Comparison is the […] The post EP//120: The Thankful Marriage first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
Nov 21, 2023•28 min
Let’s face it. The holiday season can be stressful! In today’s episode, we discuss what makes the stretch from Thanksgiving to Christmas so difficult and how to approach it in your marriage. Discussed in today’s episode: – The Instant Pot Christmas gift. – Life in a pressure cooker. – Americans average spending almost $1000 on […] The post EP//119: The Holiday Conversation first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
Nov 14, 2023•33 min
Most football teams have a person designated to keep the players and coaches off the field during games. In today’s episode, we discuss the importance of having a “get back” coach in your life. In today’s episode: -Kirby Smart’s Get Back Coach –The Art of the Get Back Coach –“Do You Know YourGen Z Slang?” […] The post EP//118: The “Get Back” Coach first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
Oct 31, 2023•22 min
We live in an age of an exponential explosion of technology. Today, we’re discussing how it distracts us from relationships and what we can do about it. Discussed in today’s episode: -All things fall and football! –80% agree that technoference is a societal problem. -62% agree it’s a problem in their family. –Marriage Adventure Private […] The post EP//117: Digitally Distracted Marriage first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
Oct 24, 2023•31 min
We have been heartbroken watching the images coming out of Israel following the October 7th attack by Hamas. In today’s episode, we discuss what’s happening in Israel and how it relates to the marriage relationship. Discussed in today’s episode: -Israel is the same people group from the Bible. -The church has not replaced Israel. -Are […] The post EP//116: Israel & My Marriage first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
Oct 17, 2023•47 min
Is the Bible still relevant for daily living? In today’s episode, we share how God’s word came alive for our family through a recent miracle. In today’s episode: – Cool weather and front porch devotions. – God still heals! – Daily investments of God’s word will begin to pay off. – Vulnerability with our kids. […] The post EP//115: Front Porch Devotions first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
Sep 26, 2023•35 min
Where do we start when we see our spouse is not living as their best self and affecting our marriage, children, and the people around them? In today’s episode, we discuss the power of prayer to change our spouse’s heart. Discussed in today’s episode: – Things I want to change about my spouse. – Get […] The post EP//114: How To Change My Spouse first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
Sep 19, 2023•30 min
In a healthy relationship, both people are free to fully be themselves and express themselves. In today’s podcast, we discuss how to encourage each other to live in our God-given “voices.” In today’s episode: – Interdependence vs codependency – Gen Z Slang – What makes you uniquely “you” – The 5 Voices Assessment – Guardian, […] The post EP// 113: Free To Be Me first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
Sep 12, 2023•35 min
In marriage, it’s common to feel like some things aren’t fair. In today’s episode, we discuss keeping score in marriage and what’s really behind “fair.” In today’s episode: – The kids keep score of chores. – What I am really saying when I say, “It’s not fair!” – Marriage Rescue Intensive – Luke 9:23-27 – […] The post EP//112: It’s Not Fair! first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
Sep 05, 2023•28 min
If God can revive a nation that has been scattered and bring them back into their land after almost two thousand years, can He revive your dead marriage? In today’s episode, we parallel God’s faithfulness to keep His promise to a nation and to us. In today’s episode: – Family devotions. – Israel’s rebirth as […] The post EP// 111: Reviving a Dead Marriage first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
Aug 29, 2023•30 min
Do you “think to speak” or “speak to think?” On today’s episode, we discuss the difference between the tendency to process internally or externally. In this episode: – The Marriage Adventure Private Retreats – Good communication doesn’t mean no conflict. – Organizing thoughts aloud. – James 1:19, listening before you speak. – Proverbs 18:13 – […] The post EP// 110: Internal Vs External Processors first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
Aug 22, 2023•30 min
Building trust in a relationship takes time, yet it can be lost in a moment. In today’s episode, we discuss the process of rebuilding broken trust. Discussed in today’s episode: – Repairing a broken arm. – Gifting trust vs starting at a deficit. – “Do You Know Your Gen Z Slang?” – Deal thoroughly with […] The post EP// 109: Rebuilding Trust first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
Aug 16, 2023•33 min
In marital conflict, many times we allow ourselves to believe that our spouse is the enemy. However, if we dig a little deeper, we’ll see that there’s an enemy that’s way more deceptive and evil. This is why we must know our enemy! In today’s episode: -Bonnie vs the bugs –“I can’t win a war […] The post EP//108: Know Your Enemy first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
Aug 08, 2023•33 min
It’s often difficult to take responsibility when we’re in the middle of marital conflict. In today’s episode, we discuss the tendency to choose shaming ourselves or blaming others. In today’s episode: – What just happened?? –Raising Emotionally Strong Boys: Tools Your Son Can Build on For Life by David Thomas –Marriage Adventure Weekend at Simple […] The post EP//107: The Shame/Blame Game first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
Aug 02, 2023•32 min
Having discovered their own purpose, they now have a passion to teach and inspire other couples to live purpose-focused, rather than problem-focused. In today’s episode, we interview John Maxwell certified Coaches, teachers, and authors, Greg & Julie Gormon. In today’s episode: -A couple on mission. -Lightning Round with Greg & Julie. -Fighting passionately daily. -Change […] The post EP//106: Greg & Julie Gormon Interview first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
Jul 25, 2023•30 min
The world places an emphasis on self-esteem. In today’s episode, we discuss how having a proper view of ourselves through God’s eyes will affect our marriage relationship. In today’s episode: -What do you see in the mirror? -Stupid Fun Facts -How I view myself affects how I treat others. -Self-esteem vs God’s view. -Improper view […] The post EP//105: How I See Me first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
Jul 19, 2023•33 min
The lens we view our spouse through will affect how we treat them. In today’s episode, we ask, “What if I could see my spouse through God’s eyes?” In this episode: -Scratched glasses. -Rose-colored glasses. –Reset Intensives. -We are “image-bearers.” –Genesis 1:26-27 – How to Worship a King, by Zach Neese – 1 Cor. 6:9-11 -How would […] The post EP//104: How I See You first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
Jul 13, 2023•30 min
When we’re newlyweds, staying connected is easy, but the longer we’re married the more difficult it is to stay connected. In today’s episode, we discuss how to avoid drifting apart as you navigate life. In today’s episode: – Kayaking -Snackelbox – “Do you know your 80s?” – Be intentional to pursue each other – Keep […] The post EP//103: Avoiding The Drift first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
Jul 11, 2023•34 min
“Til death do us part” is a long time. In today’s episode we discuss how it’s possible to sustain love over a lifetime. In today’s episode: -The death of a bean bush. -Sustaining love over a lifetime. –Rescue & Reset Intensives. -Connected to the vine. –John 15:5 -Exchanging my life for Christ’s. -Abide with Christ. […] The post EP//102: Empowered to Love first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
Jun 30, 2023•24 min
Does your spouse need undivided attention to feel like you’re connected? In today’s episode, we wrap up our series on the 5 Love Languages by discussing Quality Time. In today’s episode: -Love Languages by State. -Defining “quality time.” -Understanding “south GA” accents. -Jesus modeled Quality Time. –Luke 5:16 –Mark 1:35 -Establish eye contact. -Be interested […] The post EP//101: Loving Through Quality Time first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
Jun 24, 2023•28 min
-It’s our 100th episode! Wow, time flies! On today’s episode, we’ll look back at lessons we’ve learned over the past three years. We also have a HUGE announcement about exciting things happening at THE MARRIAGE ADVENTURE. Discussed in today’s episode: – Things that turn 100 this year. – Lessons God taught us over the past […] The post EP//100: Episode 100 & A Big Announcement first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
Jun 08, 2023•21 min
Does your spouse want to hold hands in public, sit close, and cuddle on the couch? Their love language is likely physical touch. In today’s episode, we discuss how to speak love through touch. In today’s episode: – Colby needs a bigger chair. – The Marriage Adventure Challenge – Loving through physical touch. – Jesus […] The post EP// 99: Loving Through Touch first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
May 10, 2023•24 min
Can a thoughtful gift really express love to your spouse? In today’s episode, we discuss practical ways to speak the “love language” of gifts. Discussed in today’s episode: – A stop at Daniel’s parents’ house for Easter. – Bonnie’s hard to buy for. – It’s the thought that counts. – A thoughtful gift shows you […] The post EP//98: Loving Through Gifts first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
May 05, 2023•24 min
If your spouse feels loved when you vacuum the floors, their love language may be Acts of Service. In today’s episode, we discuss practical ways you show your spouse love as you serve them. In today’s episode: – A garden fence and a windmill. – Acts of service – “Seriously Funny Dad Jokes” – Actions […] The post EP//97: Loving Through Service first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
Apr 20, 2023•29 min
Words can build up or cut to the quick. In today’s episode, we discuss how to encourage a spouse whose primary love language is words of affirmation. Discussed in today’s episode: – Daniel’s 50th birthday! – The Braves are back. – The 5 Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman – Words of affirmation. – Do […] The post EP//96: Loving Through Words first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
Apr 11, 2023•28 min
Jesus went to extremes to make His love known for us. In today’s episode, we discuss what it could look like if we love each other like Jesus loved us. Discussed in today’s episode: – Dogwood trees. – Passion week. – Premarital Workshop April 22, 2023. Register at: http://www.northstarchurch.org/premarital – Jesus went to great lengths […] The post EP//95: Loving Like Jesus first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
Apr 07, 2023•22 min
Doing more than is expected, going above and beyond, seems like an odd concept in today’s world. In this episode, we discuss what it means to go the extra mile in our marriage relationship. Discussed in this episode: – Laying sod with a great attitude. – Doing the bare minimum. -Bonnie breaks the 4th wall!!! […] The post EP// 94: The Extra Mile first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
Mar 28, 2023•23 min
theDiscussed in today’s episode: – Prepping taxes. – Living for the weekend…that’s even more busy. – The Marriage Adventure Challenge – We can’t escape responsibilities but we can mitigate the mundane. – The mundane ceases to be mundane if it has purpose. – Live on mission. – Matthew 28:19-2o – Proverbs 19:21 – Go against […] The post EP//93: Mitigating the Mundane first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
Mar 21, 2023•30 min
