The best communicators are great listeners! In this podcast, our CFL team will start a series of conversations on communication. We talk about a phrase in scripture that says, "and they were naked and unashamed". We believe that this statement encourages us as a couple to allow our home to be the most vulnerable and safe space for each of us to share our heart and truly be listened to by our spouse.

The past couple of years have brought its share of challenges to couples all around the world!  1 Peter 4:12 says, "Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you."  Trials and challenges will come, listen in as we give some practical and Biblical advice on how to navigate and thrive through the trials!!

Our CFL team continues to share best practices as a married couple during the Holiday season.  This time of year can get stressful, but with proper planning and communicating, it can be the most wonderful time of the year.  Merry Christmas from the CFL team.

Listen in as our CFL team talks about creating margin during the holiday season.  As with any marriage, differing backgrounds will have an impact in the decision making process for what your families traditions will be.  Our team shares insightful tips on how to plan your calendar this time of year.

“Humility” - to most people it sounds like a weakened state of mind. Jesus, a King or kings, showed the greatest form of humility as he sweated blood while asking this cup to pass from Him. Today we encourage you to put aside your pride and your achievements and rest on the covenant that God has provided between you and your spouse.

We often equate trials with failure and thus set out to avoid them.  Yet to God, trials, though often painful, are a blessing that brings growth and maturity, drawing us closer to Him.  Listen in as our CFL team shares some insight on the topic of Trials in a Marriage!!

"You complete me", "You are my air", "You are everything I need". These statements found in movies and elsewhere sound great but truly are statements that place great expectations on your spouse.  Many couples walk to the altar to say I do with these phrases and thoughts in mind.  Then reality hits.  How do we deal with them when we realize our spouse cannot complete us, or they are sucking the air out of us, or we find that there are other things we need?  Listen in as our team spends time looking at the great love God has provided for us to complete us, be our everything and how you can share that love with others, starting with your spouse.

Listen in as our team tackles what is likely at the center of most marital issues, selfishness.  Our general feeling is we want things done our way and we don't want anyone to mess with it.  Today we share some stories that you may relate with and also provide some practical ways to work on our selfishness.

Often times we hear things that sound good and they make sense in our head, unfortunately what sounds good does not always translate to what is the best way to do things.  Today our team will tackle the 50/50 relationship.  This type of relationship is the epitome of "Performance-based love".  The 50/50 relationship requires you to put your focus on your spouse, how can they "do better", "do different", and "do for us". Our eyes are not on the Lord but focused on our spouse and it creates a crazy cycle of unmet expectations.  God wants you to provide TLC to your marriage.  Listen in to todays episode to find out what that might be!