A Purpose Driven Marriage Podcast

Did you know that the way you fight or how you resolve conflict can predict whether or not you'll have a successful marriage? That's right. According to Dr. John Gottman of the Gottman Institute, the single greatest predictor for a successful marriage is repairing skills. Repairing skills refers to a couple's ability to resolve conflict.

Episodes 18 and 19 of A Purpose Driven Marriage Podcast is a two-part series where Duane and Nadine break down the five different conflict styles that we tend to default to.

They'll cover the pros, the cons, and the usual characteristics of the conflict styles: Accommodator, Avoider, Competer, Collaborator, and Compromiser.

You'll learn about how you can use each one in the right ways that serve the needs of the relationship, ultimately leading to greater intimacy and connection.

Curious about what your conflict style might be? Listen to the podcast and then take the quiz to learn what your relationship conflict style is.

Be sure and have your partner take the quiz as well!

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To contact Nadine about Relationship Coaching, Premarital Counseling, speaking at your event, or hosting a workshop, email us at [email protected].

If someone wrongs you and says, "I'm sorry," do you believe them? Or do you need them to say and do more to show the sincerity of their apology?

According to Gary Chapman, author of the popular book "The 5 Love Languages," there are five distinct ways in which people apologize.

If you've ever had a situation with your spouse where they've said they apologized, but you don't think they did, you may be speaking two different languages of apology.

Tune in to this week's podcast to hear Duane and Nadine break down the 5 apology languages, and the framework for a perfect apology!

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To contact Nadine about Relationship Coaching, Premarital Counseling, speaking at your event, or hosting a workshop, email us at [email protected].

If you've ever felt like your partner just doesn't understand what you need to feel loved and appreciated, or maybe it's you that needs a little brushing up on how to show love to your spouse in a way that resonates with them. Either way, this episode is for you.

We'll break down each of the 5 love languages that Gary Chapman lists in his book of the same name - words of affirmation, quality time, receiving gifts, acts of service, and physical touch - and explore how you can identify which one(s) resonate with you and your partner.

So whether you're a words of affirmation person, a quality time junkie, or a physical touch aficionado, join us for this fun and lighthearted episode as we decode the mysteries of the 5 love languages. And who knows, you might just discover a new way to show your love and improve your marriage along the way!

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Get the resources mentioned on this episode!

Buy "The 5 Love Languages Book" by Gary Chapman

Take The 5 Love Languages Quiz

Follow us for more helpful tools and resources!

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Connect with us on Instagram @apurposedrivenmarriage

Follow us on Facebook @apurposedrivenmarriage

Get a FREE copy of "31 Conversation Starters to Improve Communication" here: https://resources.apurposedrivenmarriage.com/conversationstarters

To contact Nadine about Relationship Coaching, Premarital Counseling, speaking at your event, or hosting a workshop, email us at [email protected].

81% of married couples say that trust is one of the most important factors in a successful marriage, yet so many struggle with it in their own relationship.

It was no different for our podcast hosts early in their relationship when Nadine admittedly struggled with trusting her then boyfriend, Duane.

Tune in to episode 15 of A Purpose Driven Marriage Podcast to hear how Duane and Nadine overcame their trust issues to enjoy a healthy, thriving marriage today.

Plus, they discuss how to build a foundation of trust in any relationship and the key things they recommend couples avoid if they want to maintain that trust.

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Get a FREE copy of "31 Conversation Starters to Improve Communication" here: https://resources.apurposedrivenmarriage.com/conversationstarters

To contact Nadine about Relationship Coaching, Premarital Counseling, speaking at your event, or hosting a workshop, email us at [email protected].

The terms "work wife" and "work husband" have become all too common in today's corporate environment. But is it simply a harmless term of endearment with potential career benefits? Or is it a dangerous threat to marriage that could create opportunities to boundaries being crossed?

Tune in to Episode 14 of A Purpose Driven Marriage Podcast to hear what research has to say about this, as well as hear Duane and Nadine's perspective.

And if you have any experience with this (or know someone who does), we'd love to hear your thoughts. Send us a message on Instagram at www.instagram.com/apurposedrivenmarriage or an email at [email protected] and let us know what you think or what your experience has been.

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Get a FREE copy of "31 Conversation Starters to Improve Communication" here: https://resources.apurposedrivenmarriage.com/conversationstarters

To contact Nadine about Relationship Coaching, Premarital Counseling, speaking at your event, or hosting a workshop, email us at [email protected].

What happens to a couple's sex life after they've been married a long time? Does it grow stale? Does it get boring?

Well if you've been married fewer than 15 years, you'll be happy to know that the best is yet to come! Listen to this latest episode to find out some great news for couples looking to make their marriage a lifetime commitment.

And just to be on the safe side, listen to our proven tips to ensure you always keep the flames of romance burning in your relationship!

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Get a FREE copy of "31 Conversation Starters to Improve Communication" here: https://resources.apurposedrivenmarriage.com/conversationstarters

To contact Nadine about Relationship Coaching, Premarital Counseling, speaking at your event, or hosting a workshop, email us at [email protected].

It's our anniversary week! This week, Duane and I are celebrating our 24th year of marriage and 30 years together. And as a challenge to each other, we each came up with 3 lessons or best practice that we feel have been absolute game changers for our relationship. Now let me tell you, this was NOT an easy task. We could have chosen any of a number of different lessons that have truly impacted our relationship, but for this particular episode, we came up with these three. And there's at least one that I know many couples wouldn't have thought to put in their top 3! Tune in to find out which one.

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Get a FREE copy of "31 Conversation Starters to Improve Communication" here: https://resources.apurposedrivenmarriage.com/conversationstarters

To contact Nadine about Relationship Coaching, Premarital Counseling, speaking at your event, or hosting a workshop, email us at [email protected].

Communication is key to any successful marriage, but there are certain behaviors and habits that can get in the way of effective communication and can even damage a relationship.

Tune in as Duane and Nadine unpack some of the most common communication killers that many couples don't realize are sabotaging their efforts to connect and are, instead, leading them to a path of conflict.

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Get a FREE copy of "31 Conversation Starters to Improve Communication" here: https://resources.apurposedrivenmarriage.com/conversationstarters

To contact Nadine about coaching, speaking, or hosting a workshop, email us at [email protected]

In today's episode, Duane and Nadine dig deep into 5 of the most common topics couples fight about.

Of course, there are always more and other issues - this is not an exhaustive list! But if you find that money, parenting, intimacy and housework are recurring themes, take a listen.

And you will not believe what topic #5 is! (And we'd love to hear your reaction to it...)

Find complete show notes here: https://apurposedrivenmarriage.com/podcast-ep10/

Follow us for more helpful tools and resources!

• A Purpose Driven Marriage website
• Connect with us on Instagram @apurposedrivenmarriage
• Follow us on Facebook
• Get a FREE copy of "31 Conversation Starters to Improve Communication" here: https://resources.apurposedrivenmarriage.com/conversationstarters
• To contact me about coaching, speaking, or hosting a workshop, email me at [email protected]

This is the second of a two-part interview with Brad & Lisa Valencia, as they describe their journey through and back from infidelity.

In this episode, Lisa continues their story by talking about how she was able to allow God to have His way in her life, and what His redemption, grace, and mercy looked like in the process. This interview was incredibly raw and absolutely beautiful. Today we conclude the amazing story of a marriage that continues to heal and thrive - after infidelity.

Find complete show notes here: https://apurposedrivenmarriage.com/podcast-ep9/

Contact Brad & Lisa:

• their website: Unrelenting Pursuit
• their podcast - Unrelenting Pursuit Check out episodes 80-89, mentioned in this episode, where they specifically discuss details about getting through infidelity
• on Instagram @unrelentingpursuit_

Find complete show notes here: https://apurposedrivenmarriage.com/podcast-epX/

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• A Purpose Driven Marriage website
• Connect with us on Instagram @apurposedrivenmarriage
• Follow us on Facebook
• Get a FREE copy of "31 Conversation Starters to Improve Communication" here: https://resources.apurposedrivenmarriage.com/conversationstarters
• To contact me about coaching, speaking, or hosting a workshop, email me at [email protected]