How can being “Humble, Hungry, and Smart” lead to a better relationship? In part two of two episodes, we discuss how having a hunger to invest in your marriage and being smart in how you relate to your spouse can strengthen your relationship. Discussed in today’s episode: -Hungry all the time. -Seriously Funny Dad Jokes […] The post EP//62: The Ideal Team Player, Part 2 first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
To be an ideal team player that an organization will value, Patrick Lencioni says you need to possess three virtues outlined in his book, Ideal Team Player. Can these help you work better with your spouse if you have them? In part one of two episodes, we dig into the first virtue and how it […] The post EP//61: The Ideal Team Player, Part 1 first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
Can an unhappy marriage really get back to being happy? Can it be truly and authentically happy–even better than it was at first? In today’s episode, we interview Kevin & Marcia Meyers about their new book, The Second Happy: Seven Practice to Make Your Marriage Better Than Your Honeymoon. Kevin is the Pastor of 12Stone […] The post EP//60: Interview with Kevin & Marcia Myers: The Second Happy first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
What would it take to leave your unhappiness behind instead of your spouse? In today’s episode, author, speaker, and podcast co-host, Toni Nieuwhof shares insights from her new book, Before You Split: Find What You Really Want for the Future of Your Marriage. Discussed in today’s Episode: “Lightning Round” with Toni Mud stories Split, survive, […] The post EP//59: Before You Split, Interview with Toni Nieuwhof first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
Children are a blessing from the Lord and should undoubtedly be a priority. But should we put them above our spouse? In today’s episode, we discuss God’s order for the parent/child relationship. Discussed in today’s episode: – Planning a 25th-anniversary getaway – “Seriously Funny Dad Jokes” – Why it’s easier to put kids first – […] The post EP//58: Kids Come 2nd first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
One of the most contentious topics of marital conflict is in the area of money management. In today’s episode, we invite you to join us for a conversation with the founder of I Was Broke. Now I’m Not and the president and CEO of INJOY Stewardship Solutions, Joseph Sangl, as we discuss his new book […] The post EP// 57: 20/20 Money, Interview with Joseph Sangl first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
Roses and chocolates, moonlit strolls on the beach, slow dancing, and long kisses goodnight. All of these phrases scream “romance!” But we all know it doesn’t last forever in marriage. In today’s episode, we talk about how to rekindle the fire when the romance fades. Discussed in today’s episode: – What Bonnie REALLY thinks about […] The post EP// 56: Relationship Romance first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
As a brand consultant and leadership guru, Ira Blumenthal has published over 200 magazine articles, authored 3 books, and hosted a radio show. The list of Ira’s achievements is incredibly long and his influence is far-reaching. But with all of Ira’s success, what most draws us to Ira is his love for his wife and […] The post EP// 55: Wind Beneath My Wings, Interview with Ira & Kim Blumenthal first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
God desires for our marriage to be a safe place to grow, learn, and to be more like Him. In today’s episode, we discuss the freedom found in a grace-filled marriage. Discussed in this episode: – 2021’s Cancel culture. – Walking on eggshells. – The freedom to be different. – The freedom to be vulnerable. […] The post EP// 54: Amazing Grace, Part 2 first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
Love gets us married, but may not be enough to keep us married. In today’s episode, we talk about the importance of grace and how it sustains the marriage relationship over the long haul. Discussed in this episode: – Matthew 5:44-45 – The definitions of love and grace. – Grace Filled Marriage: The Missing Piece. […] The post EP// 53: Amazing Grace, Part 1 first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
Toxic relationships drain the life out of us. Wondering how to handle these people? In today’s episode, best-selling author, Gary Thomas, offers insight from his latest book, When to Walk Away, Finding Freedom From Toxic People. Discussed in today’s episode: – We love a good “how you met” story! – “Lightning Round” – Is it […] The post EP// 52: When to Walk Away, Interview with Gary Thomas first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
What does it take to make a marriage last 60 years? In today’s episode, we’ll talk with Daniel’s parents and celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. We’ll ask them how a relationship can weather storms and make it last. In Today’s Episode: – Tell us how you met. – A little bit of their story. – […] The post EP// 51: Sixty Years and Counting first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
Welcome to 2021! With a fresh page turning over on the calendar, many of us are already working on our resolutions. In this week’s episode, we discuss the importance of taking intentional baby steps toward strengthening your marriage for whatever this new year brings. Discussed in this episode: – Happy New Year?? – Our Christmas […] The post EP//50: New Year’s Baby Steps first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
December is a time for Christmas cookies, Hallmark movies, candlelight worship services, and enjoying family traditions. In this last episode of the year, we discuss how traditions tie us to our past and give us something to look forward to in the future. Discussed in this episode: – December traditions. – A 12 foot tall […] The post EP//49: Christmas Traditions first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
After helping the New York Yankees win the 1978 World Series, Brian Doyle went on to help establish one of the nation’s premier baseball schools, overcome cancer, and travel the world as a missionary teaching baseball and sharing the gospel. However, his greatest joy has come through being the husband to his wife Connie. In […] The post EP//48: Interview with Brian & Connie Doyle first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
With so much loss and so many unmet expectations in this crazy year, how do we give thanks in 2020? In today’s episode, a very special 11 and 9 old join us to talk about it. Discussed in today’s episode: – The first Thanksgiving. – Why we should still be thankful. – Our Thankful Tree. […] The post EP//47: Giving Thanks in 2020 first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
Marriage, family, friends, job, career, church, hobbies, school, extracurricular activities… don’t all of these things equal “the American dream?” Some of us are trying to fit 4 pounds of life in a 2-pound bag and it’s killing our marriage and family. In today’s episode, we discuss the pitfalls and remedies for “too much life.” Discussed […] The post EP//46: Too Much Life first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
You may recognize Lucas Black from his roles in NCIS: New Orleans, The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, Sling Blade, and 42. But you may not know that more than an actor, he’s a family man who is very outspoken about his relationship with Christ. In today’s episode, we talk with Lucas and his […] The post EP//45: Lucas & Maggie Black first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
If we are married to the right person, won’t life just fall into place? If we believe this marriage myth we will want to bail out when problems arise and storms hit. In today’s episode, we debunk the marriage myth that “marriage should just be easy.” Discussed in today’s episode: – Hallmark movies and the […] The post EP//44: Marriage Myth #3: Marriage Should Be Easy first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
With so many myths floating around about marriage, how do we know what’s true? Today, we’ll tackle one of the most common myths that many marriages fall prey to. Discussed in today’s episode: – The #1 expectation people have going into marriage. – “Call a Kid with Madeleine” – We are self-centered and think we […] The post EP43//: Marriage Myth #2: Happily Ever After first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
There are so many myths floating around our society concerning marriage and what makes a relationship work. Today we’ll uncover and expose the myth made popular by the 1996 movie Jerry Maguire. Discussed in today’s episode: – Jerry McGuire, “You complete me.” – “Things I Never Said Before Having Kids” – The single dilemma. – […] The post EP42//: Marriage Myth #1: You Complete Me first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
With access to so much external noise, we can become inundated with negative influences that shape our view of our world, ourselves, and our spouse. In today’s episode, we discuss what happens when our interactions with each other tip from positive to negative. Discussed in today’s episode: – John Gottman study. -Positive vs negative interactions. […] The post EP41//: Negativity first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
In today’s crazy world, it’s wise to pay attention to our surroundings and make adjustments for our own safety. In today’s episode, we discuss the benefits of situational awareness in our marriage relationship. Discussed in today’s episode: – Outlet Mall and pepper spray. – Lightning Round with Colby. – Situational awareness. – Reading verbal and […] The post EP40//: Situational Awareness first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
As we’ve seen in previous episodes, the devil’s goal is to take the gift of sex that God created to be a blessing to the married couple, and twist it until it’s perverted and self-serving. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about specific instructions God gave about sex and ways we are selfish lovers. Discussed in […] The post EP//39: Unselfish Sex (Part 3/3) first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
Do you put locks on the doors of your home? Do you lock your car? Why then are we so casual in protecting our sexual relationship with our spouse? In today’s episode, we’ll discuss ways you can safeguard your sexual relationship with each other and protect the precious gift God gave you. Discussed in today’s […] The post EP//38: Safeguarding Sex (Part 2/3) first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
Whatever God creates for good, the enemy takes it and twists it, making it selfish and perverted. This is a great picture of what he’s done to sex. God created an amazing way for husbands and wives to connect and share themselves. In today’s episode, we journey back to the Garden of Eden to take […] The post EP//37: Sex by Design (Part 1/3) first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
Jobs and hobbies often force us to spend time with people of the opposite sex. In today’s episode, we discuss whether or not friendships with the opposite sex are healthy for our marriage. Discussed in today’s episode: – The Billy Graham Rule. – “Lightning Round” with Daniel. – The “slow fade.” – “Don’t you trust […] The post EP//36: Opposite-Sex Friendships first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
Like most couples, after a while, we tend to fall into the trap of juggling life and managing chaos. Too often, this leads to a relationship that is a shell of what it once was. What if we could go back and learn from our younger, newlywed selves? What are some lessons we could learn […] The post EP//35: Lessons from Newlyweds first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
Why do we keep arguing about the same things over and over? In this second part of a two-part conversation, we discuss how each couple has different hot buttons that draw them into conflict and how to stop the tango. Discussed in today’s episode: – Flat-brained tango recapped. – “Things I Never Said Before Having […] The post EP//34: Emotions are Liars, Part 2 first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
Have you ever noticed that a normal conversation can escalate from 0-10 in about five seconds? We’re all wired for “fight or flight” to be able to protect ourselves from perceived danger. In part 1 of 2 episodes, today we talk about how our emotions can take over making relational conflict more difficult than it […] The post EP//33: Emotions are Liars, Part 1 first appeared on The Marriage Adventure ....
