Called to Marriage

On this episode of CTM, we dig a little deeper into how we live on one income, particularly since having our son. The lifestyle is not for everyone at every time, but if you want it, there is a very good chance you could do it! Set your priorities and make decisions according to them. Most of all, align with your spouse! FOLLOW US FOR MORE CONTENT: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calledtomarriage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calledtomarriage TikTok: tiktok.com/@calledtomarriage

Many families struggle to imagine how they could possibly live on one income, but on this episode of Called to Marriage, Thomas and Marcia offer encouragement to those who aspire to do so. They recount going from Marcia being the “primary breadwinner”, to both working for a short period, to neither working for an even shorter period, to finally Thomas being the sole provider. Everyone’s marriage and financial journey is different. Let’s seek to live by the Spirit, trusting God and resting in His promise to provide our needs. CALLED TO MARRIAGE PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/calledtomarriage You can listen on several different platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, etc. FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calledtomarriage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calledtomarriage TikTok: tiktok.com/@calledtomarriage

Responsibility. Life calls for it, and most of the good things in life require it. Sometimes we are afraid of being responsible for anyone or anything other than ourselves. It feels very risky, but we must remember: with big risk comes big reward. We talk about all that and more on this episode of the Called to Marriage podcast. CALLED TO MARRIAGE PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/calledtomarriage You can listen on several different platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, etc. FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calledtomarriage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calledtomarriage TikTok: tiktok.com/@calledtomarriage

On this episode, we discuss the importance of going to church. We start out by naming some reasons folks give for not attending church, and then we break down our thoughts and finally try to summarize some reasons why people absolutely should go to church. In addition, we make mention of the fact that the way churches gather in different places and times varies greatly, so regardless of where or how you choose to do so, the main takeaway is that you need the body, and the body needs you. Stay connected, or begin to die! CALLED TO MARRIAGE PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/calledtomarriage You can listen on multiple platforms! FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calledtomarriage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calledtomarriage TikTok: tiktok.com/@calledtomarriage

Date night is OVERRATED! 😆 Honestly, date nights are wonderful, but in our opinion, not having regular date nights doesn’t mean your marriage is in the red! Date nights are a tool with an important sentiment behind them. That sentiment is vital to a healthy marriage, but the utility of date night in your relationship depends on your circumstances. Hear our thoughts and drop a comment adding your voice to the conversation!

Does a person’s sex life diminish and become boring and dry once he/she gets married? What can you expect your sex life to look like once you start your married life? On this episode of Called to Marriage, we discuss what we’ve discovered over the past four years concerning sex. The reality of sex within marriage is not as grim as it is sometimes portrayed to be! CALLED TO MARRIAGE PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/calledtomarriage Also available on Apple, Spotify, and other major podcast players FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calledtomarriage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calledtomarriage TikTok: tiktok.com/@calledtomarriage

I reflect on how when we look back to the past, we're able to make sense of many things that we were blind to.  One of the lessons I take away from this realization is that I need to be humble. I figured the more I grow, the more I'm able to recognize and sincerely appreciate the fact that I'm not as wise as I thought.   Someday, I may look back to myself at this very moment I'm typing these words and admit that I thought I knew what I was doing, but I didn't - why not stay humble now?  Let me know what you think in the comments, thank you.

In-law relationships can be tough to navigate! On this episode, we draw out the good qualities that our in-laws have which others can adopt for the benefit of everyone. We also caution against some notoriously shady in-law behaviors! Finally, we thank God that in Him we find wisdom for every relationship and circumstance.

   Or who shut in the sea with doors, When it burst forth and issued from the womb; When I made the clouds its garment, And thick darkness its swaddling band; When I fixed My limit for it, And set bars and doors; When I said, ‘This far you may come, but no farther, And here your proud waves must stop!’ -Job 38:8-11 Boundaries are very important. Even God sets boundaries. Why do we then have so much trouble drawing healthy and helpful boundaries for ourselves? On this episode, we muse on this topic - why boundaries are important, the consequences of not having them, and some areas where we ought to make boundaries for ourselves.

 What does it mean to have security in marriage? And what does it mean for a man to protect his wife? On this episode, we discuss the importance of having a level of commitment that endures even when your spouse isn't doing the right thing. We give some examples of things that cause insecurity in marriage and how commitment to God and our marriage causes us to be willing to work through things that threaten to destabilize it!