Podcasts

In our first episode, Aaron and I share a little bit about our love story and who we are.

In my first interview, the Castles share healing from past heart wounds while falling in love with someone new. They also share the ups and downs of becoming a blended family.

In this recap, Aaron and I dive deeper into our favorite part of the interview with the Castles. We continue the discussion of words of affirmation and how important it is to affirm your spouse regularly.

In part 2 of my interview with the Castles they share about becoming the primary caregiver for her mother and how that directly affected their marriage. A big part of their story is brushing little things under the rug that eventually became big things. They share how counseling isn't a bad word and share an interesting perspective on becoming empty-nesters.

Marriage counseling is not a bad word and most all of us need it at some point or another. Investing in your marriage is necessary and worth it. Have you ever said something and felt like you unexpectedly stepped on a land mine? What's that all about? These are just a few of the golden nuggets Aaron and I discuss as we recap part 2 of my interview with Craig and Laurie.

We laugh a lot in this interview! But more importantly, we discuss what it means to be talking to your spouse without actually communicating. Jen and Chad share how important their relationship with Jesus was as their marriage was healing from the lost trust. One of my favorite parts of the interview was when Jen shared how her trust in God's goodness helped her overcome her fear of future fall outs or missteps.

Aaron and I dig deep into what real communication looks like and how to get better at it. We also talk about regaining trust one drip at a time, seeking God more than trying to change your spouse or your circumstances, and end with a usable tool for better communication in your marriage.

This episode is part 1 of another 2 part interview! In this episode you get to know the sweet and funny story of how Dan and Linda met, their rapid jump to marriage and how they quickly became a family of 6! As a young married couple they faced some unexpected adventures including twins and learning that 2 of their children are on the Autism spectrum.

In this episode I continue my interview with Linda Smith and we pick up right where we left off. I left you with a cliff hanger last time but as the interview continues Linda shares with us more about her husbands battle with cancer. You will be so blessed by the way their faith carried them and the perspective she carries now.

The vision, the where, the when, all the details you need to know are revealed in this episode. Understand the heart behind it, the focus of it and why you want to be there!

Spiritual leadership, legacy, perspective, and being present are some of the topics that Aaron and I dig deeper into as we discuss Linda's interview. Don't miss the challenge we give at the end!

In part 1 of this two part interview, Isaac and Staci share about blending their family, opening their home to upwards of 30 teenagers, and what it looked like to love and support one another. Don't miss part 2 of the interview!

It gets better and better! Not only do Isaac and Staci share about their surprise pregnancy and great loss, but we dig deep into spiritual leadership and what that looks like. You don't want to miss the tears and laughter of this episode!

After 4 years of long-distance dating, Adam and Rachel lived in the same town for the first time starting on their wedding day. In this interview they share about unrealistic expectations and learning to communicate in person (instead of on the phone) about all the things including sex. They are transparent with the struggles of long-distance dating and the reality of finally being together on a daily basis.

Meet Brett and Kim Blair, a dynamic couple with a story to share! Their marriage is a second one for both of them and they share a wealth of information about being the best you for your spouse. As entrepreneurs, both in the service field of helping others, they share great insight on communication, supporting one another, and prioritizing marriage. They also share about lose and the trap of co-dependency.

It can be a touchy subject to discuss and agree on. Brett and Kim share perspective and how they communicate in trying to keep it all in balance. We also talk about if your spouse should be your best friend.

Have you carried something into your marriage believing that your marriage would fix it? So many of us have and the reality is marriage is not going to fix anything. All of the baggage we carry into marriage must be unpacked and dealt with if we don't want to keep carrying it. In this interview, Corey and Kayla share the honest ugly of how addiction almost broke their marriage, but God's grace and daily gifts got them past what seemed like the end.

Finances are one of the leading causes of divorce. It is a necessary conversation in every marriage and it can be a difficult one. Aaron and I talk about the importance of trust and honor when it comes to finances. It doesn't have to be him against her when you set family goals to help guide decisions. Check out our candid conversation about navigating the road of finances.