In this episode we discuss a conversation we recently had, and how we recognized our struggle to connect in the moment. It helps when we can really connect with the deeper vulnerable part of our heart: we were not in that moment and it looked really messy. We also discussed the risk it takes and the faith it requires from us in those moments to connect.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of having fun together and enjoying one another in marriage. Often times we can get caught up in just doing what it takes to make it through the day to day grind of life, and we don’t take time to enjoy life together. We hope you will have a conversation with your spouse about how the two of you can find ways to enjoy life together and have some fun.

In this episode we discuss the struggles we had trying to carry the load of life together in our different roles. Our hope is to help couples see our struggles and process so they can have a better perspective for one another.

Nicola and I have five blessed daughters. It has been a joy to grow as parents to each one individually, and to them all collectively. In this episode we discuss the joys and struggles of parenting multiple children.

In this episode Nicola and I discuss bringing home our 1st child and what that was like. We hope this episode is encouraging for young families. We also hope this show can be a fun trip down memory lane for families a little further along the road. We also want this to be food for thought for our single listeners who desire to marry and have kids.

This is the second episode of Nicola and I talking about our journey in parenting. The conversation took an unexpected turn as we talked about the loss of our first pregnancy, and how that impacted us in our journey. We want to warn listeners that this is some heavy emotion in this episode, but we also want to them to know they are not alone in their pain. At the end of the episode we close by praying for couples that have had pain and loss coming into parenthood.

In the next series of shows Nicola and I will be taking time to talk about our journey of becoming parents. In this first episode we talked about our views of parenting before we became parents. We feel like this conversation can good for singles to season married couples. It can be a good trip for you to go down memory lane, and it can be good to help you consider your views about kids before you have them or before you move forward in a relationship.

Excellent Points

If you are in a relationship take time to talk openly about what having kids means or has meant to you

This is the third of a 3-part series to help you foster a healthy marriage bond.

Habits of a Healthy Marriage

Triune Prayer

Sex intimacy (intentionality & communication)

Sabbath

Common Purpose

Live in Community

Acknowledge Disruptions & Move Towards Repair

Celebrate (When good happens don’t let it go unnoticed!)

Respond to Pain with Comfort

Edify Each Other (Ephesians 4:29)

Attunement Check-ins

Commune Together (sharing your inner worlds)

Recreational Intimacy (take interest, participate, support each other’s hobbies interests)

Make Bids for Connection (vulnerably and non-defensively)

Turn Towards Bids for Connection (87%)

Make space for moments of remembrance

This is the second of a 3-part series to help you foster a healthy marriage bond.

Habits of a Healthy Marriage

Triune Prayer

Sex intimacy (intentionality & communication)

Sabbath

Common Purpose

Live in Community

Acknowledge Disruptions & Move Towards Repair

Celebrate (When good happens don’t let it go unnoticed!)

Respond to Pain with Comfort

Edify Each Other (Ephesians 4:29)

Attunement Check-ins

Commune Together (sharing your inner worlds)

Recreational Intimacy (take interest, participate, support each other’s hobbies interests)

Make Bids for Connection (vulnerably and non-defensively)

Turn Towards Bids for Connection (87%)

Make space for moments of remembrance

This is the first of a 3-part series to help you foster a healthy marriage bond.

God’s 1st Marriage Session Questions

1. Connection - Where are you? (In relationship with God and your spouse?)

2. Influence - Who told you that you were naked?

3. Actions - What is this you have done?

 

Elements of a Healthy Marriage

1. Complementary Union of Image Bearers (Gen 1:27)

2. Common Kingdom Purpose (Gen 1:28-30)

3. Intimate/Safe Bond (Gen 2:24-25)

4. Filled with the Spirit (Eph 5:18)

5. Yielded to Christ (Eph 5:21)

6. Yielded to Each Other (Eph 5:21-31, 33)

7. Reflect Christ’s Heavenly Connection (Eph 5:32)

8. A deep sense of oneness with God and each other! (John 17)