The Marriage Adventure: Recent Episodes
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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?” […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 – […]
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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 […]
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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 – […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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“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. […]
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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 […]
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-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 […]
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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Pruning back plants is a concept that all farmers, gardeners, and vinedressers understand. In this week’s episode, we’ll take this concept and apply it to our marriage relationship. Discussed in...
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What happens when you and your spouse are walking through different seasons? In today’s episode, part 2 of 2, we discuss helping our spouse walk through a difficult season. Discussed...
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The changing of seasons can bring both blessings and challenges. In today’s episode, we discuss what it looks like to recognize and navigate marriage when walking through a new season. ...
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In marriage, we will inevitably disappoint or wound each other. In today’s episode, we discuss how to handle offenses and move forward in forgiveness. In this episode: – Poor Colby!...
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Valentine’s Day is typically marked by cards, flowers, candy, and date night. In today’s episode, we discuss other ways you and your spouse may prefer to express your love for...
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Why do we get along great until we add one more thing? In today’s episode, we discuss the “goods” and “bads” of emotional triangulation. In Today’s Episode: -Sammy gets jealous....
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What does winning a College Football National Championship have to do with winning in marriage? In today’s episode, we discuss going on the offensive when your marriage is being hunted...
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Do you need hope in this new year? Join us in this episode as we share the big God story behind the journey we’ve been on leading us to a...
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Have you ever noticed how some people seem naturally easier to get along with than others? In today’s episode, we discuss what a “pleasing” personality can bring to a marriage...
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Ever wish you had a clear-cut pathway to address some of the issues that cause you to feel disconnected from your spouse? There’s a book for that! In today’s episode,...
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Are you meticulous while your spouse is a little messy? In today’s episode, we discuss managing personality differences in your relationship when your organizational skills don’t quite match up. Discussed...
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One likes to go out, while the other prefers time at home. In today’s episode, we discuss how preferences for social interaction affect relationships. Discussed in this episode: -Bonnie hates...
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Is there a deeper meaning of marriage than you think? In today’s episode, we discuss principles from Ephesians 5 and why they matter in our marriage. -Goodbye Clover –Ephesians 5:21-33...
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We love, protect, provide for, and nurture them for 18-plus years, only to give them away to someone else. In today’s episode, we discuss the call to empower our adult...
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Getting married is exciting, but the process of leaving our family to become one with a stranger is not as easy as it may seem. In today’s episode, we discuss...
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Loving your spouse in health isn’t always easy. But, what if you had to walk with your spouse through a prolonged illness or a devastating trauma? In today’s episode, we...
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Marriage vows are a blind covenant two people make to weather the highs and lows of the rest of their lives together. In today’s episode, we discuss caring for each...
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Can I really trust my heart when it comes to love? Today, we wrap up a 4 part series as we talk about the source of genuine connection with our...
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A healthy friendship and emotional intimacy create a foundational bond for an even deeper connection in marriage- sex! In today’s episode, part 3 of 4, we discuss physically staying connected...
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Friendship is foundational, but it should lead to a deeper connection between husband and wife. In today’s episode, Part 2 of 4, we discuss the ingredients and barriers to emotional...
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Research has shown that couples who have a great friendship experience a higher percentage overall of marital satisfaction. In today’s episode, Part 1 of 4, we discuss the vital role...
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Most of us get married with desires for what “happily ever after” will look like. In today’s episode, we discuss what happens when our desires turn into expectations and demands...
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Good fences are designed to keep predators out and keep the things you love safe. In today’s part 2 of 2 episodes, we discuss things to DO to protect your...
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Marriage is tough! It may surprise you to know one of the reasons why. In today’s part 1 of 2 episodes, we discuss things NOT to do to help protect...
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The new year is a great time to evaluate our personal financial, fitness, work, spiritual, and recreational goals. But do we take the time to take inventory of the relationships...
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If the last words you spoke to your spouse, children, or someone else in your life today were the last they ever heard from you, what would they remember? In...
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There will inevitably be seasons of marriage that one spouse will need to lean on the other more than usual. In today’s episode, we talk about 7 times your spouse...
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Covid, Kidney Stone, Concussions, the Keys. Welcome to our last two months! When life presses in, and you need to get away to reconnect with your spouse, what does that...
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College football legend, Coach Nick Saban, has said that for players to believe all the good things the press writes about them is like taking rat poison. In today’s episode,...
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Change is HARD…for some people, for other people, they embrace it! What happens when one spouse loves change, and the other spouse hates change? In today’s episode, we’ll let you...
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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...
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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...
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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 &...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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If you woke up tomorrow and discovered you were married to “you” would you be happy or devastated? In today’s episode, we discuss the importance of asking our spouse the...
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There is typically a goal setter in every marriage relationship. This can be healthy, or it can create conflict. In today’s episode, we discuss whether constant drive toward goals is...
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We know today’s current events greatly impact our families, possibly our marriages. But,do they have anything to do with the end of the world? If so, how should we respond...
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We are five months into the 2020 “COVID-crisis” and starting to realize life may not go back to normal. Today we draw wisdom from the imprisoned apostle Paul to uncover...
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If you’re like us, patience is something you need daily. Much like oil in the engine of a car, patience helps family relationships run more smoothly. In today’s episode, we’ll...
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After eight into marriage, we finally decided to have kids. However, God was not on board with our plan. The world was not ready for our children, and there was...
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She likes yard work and he likes to cook. Is that allowable? In today’s episode, we talk about how to divide up household chores and responsibilities. Discussed in today’s podcast:...
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Is “happily ever after” possible, or just a fairy tale? Today, in this second part of two episodes, we discuss the next six out of twelve things happy couples do...
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When most people get married they are certain their happiest days are ahead. This may or may not be the case in marriage. Today, in this part one of two...
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Sterling and Myssi Brown have seen tremendous success and influence in the world of sports and character development with athletes, but there’s a topic that is even more personal to...
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What’s it like to be married and on tour with a world-famous Christian music group? In today’s episode, we interview Juan and Melodee DeVevo from Casting Crowns and talk about...
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In marital conflict, learning to fight fair can be the difference between healthy resolution and all-out war. In part 2 of this two-part episode, we continue our discussion on Biblical...
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Conflict and arguing is inevitable in marriage and can actually be productive if handled in the right way. In this two-part episode, we talk about some biblical guidelines that will...
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What happens to a marriage when one of the spouses begins to go through a dramatic change and the other isn’t? This can either be a good thing or a...
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Part two of a two-episode discussion on commitment. In this episode, we talk about the roles dedication, priorities, and safety play in the commitment we’ve made to our spouse. Discussed...
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Part one of a two-episode discussion on commitment. In this episode, we explore the ideas of feeling vs choice and contract vs covenant in marriage. Discussed in today’s episode: -A...
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Just because we are quarantined with someone doesn’t mean we are connecting with them. Today we discuss three ways to meaningfully connect with our spouse while we have nowhere to...
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Marriage can be tough in any world! What about in the realm of Pro Baseball? In today’s episode, we interview former MLB pitcher, Paul Byrd, and his wife, Kymberlee. After...
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Today we talk about something that we might not typically tend to associate with our marriage or family, and that’s the importance of having a family mission or purpose. Discussed...
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Many couples struggle to keep their relationship between home and work in balance. Today we’ll talk about different ways this might play out and how to navigate them. Discussed in...
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The words we use either breathe life into each other or suck the life out. In this episode, we talk about how to capture hurtful words before we speak them...
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Death is an unavoidable part of life but we’re still devastated when it touches our lives. In today’s episode we have a transparent conversation with Worship Pastor, author, and Dove...
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In a week of an unprecedented quarantine, marital communications will likely be put to the test! In today’s episode, we talk about how to take a time-out from relational conflict...
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He is organized. She’s a hot mess! She’s the life of the party, and he just wants to stay in at night. Could we be any more different? In this...
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TV, music, social media… what we dwell on affects our attitude, then forms our belief system, which affects our actions. In this episode we discuss the importance of filtering the...
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Episode# Marriage Maintenance We talk a lot about the highs and lows of marriage. But on today’s episode we discuss 3 tips to maintain a great marriage during the “in...
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As parents, we all know that day will come when we launch our children into the world. What can we do to prepare them for a successful launch, while investing...
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As parents, we spend eighteen plus years investing our hearts, faith, and life lessons in our children, all to prepare them to leave us! In Part 1 of 2 episodes,...
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This is part two of two episodes in which we discuss the importance of friendship in marriage. Discussed on today’s episode: -The “man cold.” -“Seriously Funny Dad Jokes” -Are we...
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Friendship in marriage is one of the most important aspects of having a healthy, vibrant relationship. How do you do this? In this first of two episodes, we’ll discuss 3...
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In the midst of conflict, it’s fairly normal to become blinded by all the things our spouse has done to offend us. In this episode we discuss one simple rule...
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Today’s podcast features special guest Dr. Gary Chapman, Senior Associate Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, NC, and the author of the New York Times bestseller, The 5 Love...
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Welcome to the first episode of The Marriage Adventure! We’re your hosts, Daniel and Bonnie Hoover. Twenty-three and a half years and two children into our ministry and marriage adventure...
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