We Are Better Together: Recent Episodes
Justin Garcia
Hey y'all! We're Justin and Alejandra, and welcome to our marriage podcast! Having been married for over a decade and being parents to four kiddos, we’ve adopted a truth that has seen us through both the good and the bad; we are better together! Join us for a fun time as we talk about different topics and issues in marriage that are sure to encourage you and your spouse! So, let's get this conversation started and talk about why we are better together!
Welcome to Season 2! We're so excited to be back! Thank you for joining us! On this episode, we talk about turning up the heat on your marriage with three easy and practical tools you can apply in your everyday life. It doesn't have to be extravagant; it's the little things that count.
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Taking things too personal can really distort and even destroy healthy communication in marriage. The most sobering thought is that we do this all of the time; we just didn't know it. On this episode, we talk about how much harm taking things personal can cause and some solutions to consider to help battle against this mindset when trying to communicate.
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When you and your spouse aren't on the same page about things or haven't had time to talk, it can leave you feeling disconnected. On this episode, we talk about connecting on a personal level with one another and why that's so important. It doesn't have to be a grand gesture. In fact, it's the small connection points that really matter. We coined them as Micro-Moments of Connection.
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Spouses serving one another in marriage is a beautiful thing, but sometimes life can get in the way and make it difficult to do. If left unchecked, it can lead to a stand-off in the marriage that can produce a host of negative emotions and an unwillingness to move forward. On this episode, we talk about the error of thinking "You go first" and how to foster the mindset of "I'll serve first". The key to changing our thinking lies in the death of entitlement.
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Things aren't always practical; sometimes it's spiritual. If you find yourself struggling with the same old issues or set backs then it may be time to consider that you may have a spiritual matter on your hands. On this episode, we talk about spiritual awareness and God awakening us to it. Today, is the day you take a stand for your home spiritually.
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Thoughts are important. We have thousands upon thousands of them everyday. Now, ask yourself, "Are my thoughts helping or hindering my marriage?" On this episode, we talk about how important your thinking is and how it plays out in your marriage. Thankfully, we have scripture to help move us in the right direction.
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We'll say it till we're blue in the face. Culture is important, and your home has one! You have a direct influence as to what the culture of your home is like. Join us as we finish up this three-part series on Establishing the Culture of Your Home. On this episode, we talk about struggles in marriage and how they can make or break the culture we've created. This is where the rubber meets the road.
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Like we've been saying, culture is important, and your home has one! You have a direct influence as to what the culture of your home is like. Join us as we continue this three-part series on Establishing the Culture of Your Home. On this episode, we talk about building habits, and how being intentional is the most important thing to making these habits stick.
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Culture is important, and your home has one! You have a direct influence as to what the culture of your home is like. Join us as we start this three-part series on Establishing the Culture of Your Home. On this episode, we talk about priorities, and how this sets the foundation for creating that very culture you desire to see in your home.
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Masturbation, fantasies, sex toys, desire, and intimacy are all roads to the orgasm. A good question is, "Which road is most traveled in your marriage?" An even better question is, "Why is that the road most traveled?" On this episode, we contemplate the effects our narcissistic society may have on our view of the orgasm and the possibility that it may be influencing us to idolize it.
*PARENTAL ALERT: Adult subjects are discussed in this episode. We don't talk graphic details, but we do mention a few words that you might not be ready to explain to your innocent, yet curios children. Parental discretion is advised.
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You and your spouse have differences. It's the way God intended it. As you grow together, those differences will go from frustrating to celebrated. It all depends on how you approach it. On this episode, we talk about how you can level up in your marriage by discovering some of your spouses differences and how they positively impact your marriage. Our differences will cause a healthy tension in our marriage. That's why WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER!
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Sometimes we find ourselves in busy seasons. It's in the busyness where we can lose track of one another and become disconnected. On this episode, we talk about a few key things you can do to stay connected to your spouse, even in the busiest of times. With intentionality and some practical advice, it can be easy and more manageable than you think.
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On this bonus episode, we have a great conversation with JR & Danelle Contreras about why it's so important to have godly friendships and a strong faith community in marriage. They are the founders of ONE Ministries; a local marriage and family ministry in the Amarillo area that serves by equipping couples to build a healthy, fulfilling marriage relationship through education in Biblical principles on marriage. You can find out more about them and their ministry by checking out their website. https://www.oneministriesinc.org/
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What do we do when we become offended with our spouse? How do we handle our will being crossed? Is there hope in the long, tough seasons when marriage has become grueling and we're grinding it out? On this episode, in honor of Easter 2023 and Holy Week (Passion Week), we look to Jesus Christ and his sacrifice on the cross as our example of true unity and commitment in marriage. There's so much more to all of this than just being right!
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When marriage is tough, it's easy to think, "We're the only ones going through this." That is simply NOT TRUE! Whether we know it or not, we are all going through similar things around similar times. On this episode, we talk about the importance of building a community of trusted friends to do life with. We all need strong, healthy people and marriages to lean on. It's refreshing to know that you're not the only ones struggling. It's even better to know that someone has been through it already and come out on the other side better because of it.
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Intimacy is more than just the three letter word we think it means. There are deeper levels of intimacy that will even help enhance that three letter word, but it doesn't just happen on it's own. It takes intentionality and action on your part to create that closer bond. On today's episode, we look back on a previous episode Alejandra and I did on another podcast where we talked about creating intimacy in your marriage on a deeper level.
*PARENTAL ALERT: Adult subjects are discussed in this episode. We don't talk graphic details, but we do mention that three letter word you might not be ready to explain to your innocent, yet curious children. Parental discretion is advised.
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The world can make marriage out to be dull, boring, and down right miserable. They describe it with the image of the ol' ball and chain. What they don't realize is there's something really special about belonging to one person. On this episode, we're talking about our last two take-aways from our picture of marriage out of Genesis 2:24-25. There's some real gold here that can help divorce-proof and affair-proof your relationship.
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First bonus episode and we're going all in (pun intended). In honor of Valentine's Day, we decided to have a candid conversation about an important topic we have yet to touch (pun intended), S-E-X. One thing we've learned along the way is sex grows with your marriage. On this episode, we talk about connection and how it helps your sex life rise to the next level (pun intended).
*PARENTAL ALERT: Adult subjects are discussed in this episode. We don't talk graphic details, but we do mention a word or two that you might not be ready to explain to your innocent, yet curious children. Parental discretion is advised.
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Genesis 2:24-25 gives a wonderful picture of marriage. There are four take-aways we're going to discuss that will be sure to help you take your marriage to the next level. On this episode, we discuss two of them. These aren't just good reminders of what should be taking place in our relationship; this is also a great time for a heart check. Though it can get real, it can be fun. It can be real fun. insert laugh track here
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It's no surprise that all of us have some difficult conversations ahead of us, or even find ourselves in the midst of some today. Having an "US" mindset and learning to approach problem solving differently can really help to take our marriage to the next level. In this episode, we talk about different approaches to problem solving while laying out some practical steps to help reach some outcomes that otherwise would be impossible to reach. Your dreams can be realized, but it takes a team!
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In this very first episode we discuss the origins of this podcast and our burning desire for marriage. Our story has shaped who we are today. We haven't always gotten it right, but the important thing is marriage is successful when we do it God's way.
We all want a great marriage, but sometimes it's easier to point the finger at each other when we're struggling. In this episode we talk about a truth that can sometimes leave you feeling powerless, but in reality it gives you the power you need to make your marriage better. Here's the kicker... It has nothing to do with your spouse.
Covenant is a word you may be familiar with, but what does it mean? We know that our marriage is a covenant, but do we truly understand what it is? In this episode we talk about where covenant comes from, and what it means in marriage.
Spiritual vulnerability can be a difficult thing to accomplish in marriage. After all, both you and your spouse may have a vibrant relationship with the Lord, but how do you relate to him together? In this episode we outline a few ways to help you get "spiritually naked" with each other.
Nobody wants to make their spouse feel terrible, but how do you say something that you know may hurt or anger them? Do you constantly refrain from telling your spouse how you really feel because you're afraid of how they may respond? If so, you and your spouse's emotions may look like a bowl of spaghetti; all intertwined and knotted up. In this episode we talk about untangling your emotions and how to start communicating some hard things.
We're so glad you stopped by! Marriage can be difficult to navigate sometimes and can leave you feeling frustrated or lonely. The truth is God made us to be better together! We're excited for you to join in on this marriage conversation! Click here and join our email list so you can be a part of our podcast community!