Doing Life with Ken and Tabatha

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  • Marriage Without Intimacy: Is It Too Late?

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    "How often should married couples have sex?" It's the question many ask but few discuss openly. In this refreshingly candid conversation, Ken and Tabatha break through the awkwardness to address what happens when physical intimacy fades in marriage.

    Drawing from 24 years of marriage experience, they challenge conventional wisdom about bedroom dynamics with their revolutionary principle: "Only one person needs to be in the mood for sex to happen." This perspective shift alone has rescued countless relationships from the clinically-defined "sexless marriage" (less than 10 times per year).

    The hosts don't shy away from addressing real challenges couples face: changing libidos, physical issues, loss of attraction, and the dreaded "not tonight" rejection. Their practical advice includes a powerful rule—if you decline your spouse's advances, initiate within 24 hours to prevent emotional distance from growing.

    You'll discover why planning sex might be exactly what your marriage needs, why both spouses should take turns initiating, and why touching throughout the day creates the foundation for deeper connection. Ken and Tabitha blend spiritual wisdom with practical strategies, offering seven keys to revitalizing physical intimacy that apply whether you've been married for months or decades.

    This episode provides a judgment-free zone where couples can find hope and practical steps forward. Whether you're in a season of thriving intimacy or struggling to reconnect physically, these insights will transform how you approach one of marriage's most important dimensions. Ready to strengthen your connection? Listen, apply these principles, and watch your relationship grow closer than ever before.

    📖 ORDER BETTER MARRIAGE!
    Ready to build a stronger, healthier marriage? Order our new book, Better Marriage: Perfect Love for Imperfect Couples, by Ken & Tabatha Claytor. ❤️
    👉 Order your copy here:
    https://www.amazon.com/Better-Marriage-Perfect-Imperfect-Couples/dp/B0GNDV9MTW

    GET BUILD TO LAST PREMARITAL COURSE HERE:
    Your wedding lasts one day. Your marriage lasts a lifetime.
    Build to Last Premarital Course: https://kenandtabatha.com/built-to-last


    GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:

    Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)

    Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:
    90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)

    DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️
    https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

    📍 Join us in Florida at Alive Church — with campuses in Orlando, Tampa & Gainesville.


    🎟 And don’t miss Alive Conference coming soon — 3 days that can change the next 30 years of your life!

    https://redeemedevents.com/event-details/5326


    Support Our Ministry: 
    https://myalivechurch.org/give


    Connect with us:

    - Website:

    https://www.kenclaytor.com
    https://www.tabathaclaytor.co...

    25 min
  • Burnout: Letting go of the fear of burnout

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    The phrase "burnout" has become a buzzword, almost a badge of honor in some circles, but what if our fear of burnout is actually preventing us from discovering our true potential? In this eye-opening conversation, we challenge the prevailing narrative around burnout and offer a fresh perspective on stress, capacity, and growth.

    Drawing from personal experiences, we distinguish between genuine burnout—characterized by emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion—and the increasingly common fear of pushing ourselves too hard. This distinction matters profoundly. When we're so afraid of burnout that we back away from our limits, we never discover our ceiling, which means we can never raise it.

    Think about building muscle. Growth happens when you push slightly beyond your comfort zone. The same principle applies to life capacity. We share the powerful "one more principle"—doing just one more rep, making one more call, having one more difficult conversation—which creates the stress needed for expansion. Your ceiling must become your floor if you want meaningful growth.

    For those genuinely experiencing burnout, we provide practical strategies: recognizing that rest is holy (not lazy), implementing delegation, making small adjustments to daily habits, prioritizing physical health, and helping others. We outline five key approaches to overcoming burnout fear: seeking mentorship, identifying your current capacity and committing to grow it, differentiating between actual burnout and fear of hard work, developing an "I can" mentality, and breaking up with fear.

    The freedom comes not from avoiding stress but from building the capacity to handle more without being overwhelmed. This requires finding your limit, pressing against it, and allowing that threshold to expand. Rather than living in fear, choose to walk by faith—embracing the growth that comes through pressing your limits while maintaining wisdom about true self-care.

    What's your ceiling? And are you ready to raise it?

    📖 ORDER BETTER MARRIAGE!
    Ready to build a stronger, healthier marriage? Order our new book, Better Marriage: Perfect Love for Imperfect Couples, by Ken & Tabatha Claytor. ❤️
    👉 Order your copy here:
    https://www.amazon.com/Better-Marriage-Perfect-Imperfect-Couples/dp/B0GNDV9MTW

    GET BUILD TO LAST PREMARITAL COURSE HERE:
    Your wedding lasts one day. Your marriage lasts a lifetime.
    Build to Last Premarital Course: https://kenandtabatha.com/built-to-last


    GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:

    Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)

    Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:
    90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)

    DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️
    https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

    📍 Join us in Florida at Alive Church — with campuses in Orlando, Tampa & Gainesville.


    🎟 And don’t miss Alive Conference coming soon — 3 days that can change the next 30 years of your life!

    https://redeemedevents.com/event-details/5326


    Support Our Ministry: 
    https://myalivechurch.org/give


    Connect with us:

    - Website:

    https://www.kenclaytor.com
    https://www.tabathaclaytor.co...

    43 min
  • Sexless Marriage? Why Intimacy Fades & How to Reignite It

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    Feeling the chill in your marriage bedroom? You're not alone. In this raw and honest episode, Ken and Tabatha break down the walls of silence surrounding sexless marriages, offering hope and practical wisdom from their 25-year journey together.

    Marriage isn't always sexy – especially when life throws curveballs like career stress, parenting demands, health challenges, and aging bodies into the mix. After navigating breast cancer, menopause, and the everyday complexities of long-term commitment, Ken and Tabatha share how they've maintained a vibrant intimate connection despite the obstacles.

    "When you're not in the mood" becomes more than just an occasional state – for many couples, it evolves into a persistent pattern that threatens the marriage foundation. The hosts challenge listeners to examine whether they've settled for less than God's design for marital intimacy, offering a biblical framework from 1 Corinthians 7 that reframes sex as both a privilege and responsibility within marriage.

    Through candid conversation, they address common barriers to physical connection: exhaustion, body image issues, medical challenges, and the subtle ways couples begin prioritizing everything except their intimate life. Tabitha specifically speaks to women about recognizing and embracing their own sexual desires rather than viewing intimacy solely as meeting their husband's needs.

    This conversation goes beyond bedroom techniques to address the heart issues that lead to sexual disconnection. Whether you're struggling with mismatched sex drives, physical limitations, or simply finding yourself in a pattern of rejection and resentment, this episode offers a pathway back to the intimate connection you once shared.

    Ready to turn up the heat in your marriage? Listen now, and be sure to catch part two of this essential conversation about making Christian married sex great again.

    📖 ORDER BETTER MARRIAGE!
    Ready to build a stronger, healthier marriage? Order our new book, Better Marriage: Perfect Love for Imperfect Couples, by Ken & Tabatha Claytor. ❤️
    👉 Order your copy here:
    https://www.amazon.com/Better-Marriage-Perfect-Imperfect-Couples/dp/B0GNDV9MTW

    GET BUILD TO LAST PREMARITAL COURSE HERE:
    Your wedding lasts one day. Your marriage lasts a lifetime.
    Build to Last Premarital Course: https://kenandtabatha.com/built-to-last


    GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:

    Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)

    Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:
    90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)

    DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️
    https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

    📍 Join us in Florida at Alive Church — with campuses in Orlando, Tampa & Gainesville.


    🎟 And don’t miss Alive Conference coming soon — 3 days that can change the next 30 years of your life!

    https://redeemedevents.com/event-details/5326


    Support Our Ministry: 
    https://myalivechurch.org/give


    Connect with us:

    - Website:

    https://www.kenclaytor.com
    https://www.tabathaclaytor.co...

    35 min
  • How to help your depressed spouse? Practical tips for tough times

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    The crushing weight of depression doesn't just affect the person diagnosed—it transforms marriages, reshaping how partners interact and survive together. Having walked this path ourselves, we're pulling back the curtain on what it truly takes to support a spouse battling the darkness of depression.

    Tabatha shares her 12-year journey through severe depression that began in childhood following her father's death and experiences with abuse. The physical manifestations—debilitating migraines, panic attacks, insomnia—became as real as the emotional pain. Yet after finding spiritual healing at 24, she's experienced over two decades of complete freedom from these symptoms.

    "Depression isn't occasional sadness—it's getting stuck, becoming debilitated by it," Tabatha explains. "It's not something you can simply snap out of." This misunderstanding often leads to shame and isolation for those suffering.

    Ken reveals his own unexpected battle with depression following church leadership challenges and betrayal from those close to him. During this dark season, Tabatha became his bridge to healing—not by forcing him out of depression, but by supporting his vision when he couldn't see it himself, gathering resources to help him move forward, and giving him space when needed.

    We explore the powerful connection between unforgiveness and depression, sharing how forgiveness became the key that unlocked Tabitha's healing. The spiritual dimensions of depression often go unaddressed in clinical settings, yet we've witnessed countless breakthroughs when both spiritual and natural interventions work together.

    For those supporting a depressed spouse: speak life, not criticism. Understand their root struggles. Take spiritual authority over the situation while addressing practical needs. Build your own support system so you don't become depleted. And never stop believing that complete healing is possible—because we've lived it.

    If depression has invaded your marriage, join us for this episode filled with hope, practical wisdom, and the promise that depression doesn't have to be a life sentence. Your breakthrough might be closer than you think.

    📖 ORDER BETTER MARRIAGE!
    Ready to build a stronger, healthier marriage? Order our new book, Better Marriage: Perfect Love for Imperfect Couples, by Ken & Tabatha Claytor. ❤️
    👉 Order your copy here:
    https://www.amazon.com/Better-Marriage-Perfect-Imperfect-Couples/dp/B0GNDV9MTW

    GET BUILD TO LAST PREMARITAL COURSE HERE:
    Your wedding lasts one day. Your marriage lasts a lifetime.
    Build to Last Premarital Course: https://kenandtabatha.com/built-to-last


    GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:

    Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)

    Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:
    90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)

    DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️
    https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

    📍 Join us in Florida at Alive Church — with campuses in Orlando, Tampa & Gainesville.


    🎟 And don’t miss Alive Conference coming soon — 3 days that can change the next 30 years of your life!

    https://redeemedevents.com/event-details/5326


    Support Our Ministry: 
    https://myalivechurch.org/give


    Connect with us:

    - Website:

    https://www.kenclaytor.com
    https://www.tabathaclaytor.co...

    43 min
  • 5 Godly Traits to Look for in a Wife

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    Have you ever wondered why so many marriages fall apart even though they started off great? A lot of it comes down to what people focus on when choosing who to marry.

    In this honest and real conversation, we talk about 5 important qualities every man should look for in a wife—things that go deeper than just looks or money. We even share real stories from men (like barbers!) who said they just wanted someone who wouldn’t tear them down emotionally.

    We also talk about how both men and women sometimes bring pain from the past into relationships. These hurts can cause women to react harshly and men to feel disrespected, which leads to a toxic cycle in marriage.

    But we don’t just talk about the problems—we give practical advice on how to recognize a godly wife. We cover things like respect, spiritual strength, true submission (and what it really means), being strong under pressure, and most importantly—having a real relationship with God that comes before even the marriage.

    Whether you’re single, dating, or married, this episode will help you see what it takes to build a healthy, God-centered relationship.
    Share this with someone who needs to hear that strong love is built on character—not just chemistry.

    📖 ORDER BETTER MARRIAGE!
    Ready to build a stronger, healthier marriage? Order our new book, Better Marriage: Perfect Love for Imperfect Couples, by Ken & Tabatha Claytor. ❤️
    👉 Order your copy here:
    https://www.amazon.com/Better-Marriage-Perfect-Imperfect-Couples/dp/B0GNDV9MTW

    GET BUILD TO LAST PREMARITAL COURSE HERE:
    Your wedding lasts one day. Your marriage lasts a lifetime.
    Build to Last Premarital Course: https://kenandtabatha.com/built-to-last


    GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:

    Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)

    Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:
    90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)

    DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️
    https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

    📍 Join us in Florida at Alive Church — with campuses in Orlando, Tampa & Gainesville.


    🎟 And don’t miss Alive Conference coming soon — 3 days that can change the next 30 years of your life!

    https://redeemedevents.com/event-details/5326


    Support Our Ministry: 
    https://myalivechurch.org/give


    Connect with us:

    - Website:

    https://www.kenclaytor.com
    https://www.tabathaclaytor.co...

    29 min
  • Believers in Business: 4 Biblical Principles for Godly Success

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    What happens when faith meets entrepreneurship? For many believers, there's an unnecessary tension between pursuing business success and honoring God. But what if prosperity with purpose is exactly what God intended?

    Ken and Tabatha Claytor bring a refreshing perspective to the intersection of faith and business, drawing from their experiences as successful entrepreneurs before their 18-year journey in pastoral ministry. Having built multiple businesses from scratch, they share candid insights about how biblical principles transformed their approach to entrepreneurship.

    The conversation tackles head-on the misconceptions many Christians hold about money and success. Ken challenges the notion that spiritual maturity requires financial struggle, pointing to scripture that reveals God's pleasure in the prosperity of His people. Rather than demonizing wealth, the Claytors emphasize stewardship – recognizing that all resources belong to God and should ultimately advance His purposes.

    Four powerful biblical principles emerge as the framework for godly success: integrity that refuses to cut corners, honesty that may sometimes cost you the deal, generosity that combats greed, and divine partnerships that yield eternal returns. These aren't just theoretical concepts but battle-tested strategies that have transformed countless businesses.

    Perhaps most compelling is the idea that believers don't need to compartmentalize their faith and work. By redeeming Monday through Friday and seeing the marketplace as mission field, entrepreneurs can experience supernatural favor and direction. The Claytors share remarkable stories of divine guidance in business decisions that led to unexpected breakthroughs and profitability.

    Whether you're a seasoned business owner or an aspiring entrepreneur, this conversation will transform how you view the relationship between faith and commerce. Discover how giving your prosperity purpose might be the key to both business growth and spiritual fulfillment.

    📖 ORDER BETTER MARRIAGE!
    Ready to build a stronger, healthier marriage? Order our new book, Better Marriage: Perfect Love for Imperfect Couples, by Ken & Tabatha Claytor. ❤️
    👉 Order your copy here:
    https://www.amazon.com/Better-Marriage-Perfect-Imperfect-Couples/dp/B0GNDV9MTW

    GET BUILD TO LAST PREMARITAL COURSE HERE:
    Your wedding lasts one day. Your marriage lasts a lifetime.
    Build to Last Premarital Course: https://kenandtabatha.com/built-to-last


    GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:

    Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)

    Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:
    90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)

    DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️
    https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

    📍 Join us in Florida at Alive Church — with campuses in Orlando, Tampa & Gainesville.


    🎟 And don’t miss Alive Conference coming soon — 3 days that can change the next 30 years of your life!

    https://redeemedevents.com/event-details/5326


    Support Our Ministry: 
    https://myalivechurch.org/give


    Connect with us:

    - Website:

    https://www.kenclaytor.com
    https://www.tabathaclaytor.co...

    41 min
  • Single, Saved & Over It - Believing God for Spouse Without Settling

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    📖 ORDER BETTER MARRIAGE!
    Ready to build a stronger, healthier marriage? Order our new book, Better Marriage: Perfect Love for Imperfect Couples, by Ken & Tabatha Claytor. ❤️
    👉 Order your copy here:
    https://www.amazon.com/Better-Marriage-Perfect-Imperfect-Couples/dp/B0GNDV9MTW

    GET BUILD TO LAST PREMARITAL COURSE HERE:
    Your wedding lasts one day. Your marriage lasts a lifetime.
    Build to Last Premarital Course: https://kenandtabatha.com/built-to-last


    GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:

    Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)

    Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:
    90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)

    DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️
    https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

    📍 Join us in Florida at Alive Church — with campuses in Orlando, Tampa & Gainesville.


    🎟 And don’t miss Alive Conference coming soon — 3 days that can change the next 30 years of your life!

    https://redeemedevents.com/event-details/5326


    Support Our Ministry: 
    https://myalivechurch.org/give


    Connect with us:

    - Website:

    https://www.kenclaytor.com
    https://www.tabathaclaytor.co...

    25 min
  • Recognizing and Overcoming Emotional Hurt: Steps to Healing

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    What do you do when someone wounds you deeply? The reality is that emotional hurt is part of the human experience, but far too many people remain trapped in cycles of pain, resentment, and withdrawal long after the initial injury. In this candid and powerful conversation, Ken and Tabatha expose what they call a "hurt epidemic" sweeping through communities and churches worldwide.

    Drawing from personal experience with trauma, rejection, and betrayal, they offer a refreshingly practical approach to emotional healing. You'll discover the transformative principle of "cast, don't carry" - a visualization exercise where you literally hand your hurts over to a higher power. This isn't theoretical spirituality but a tangible practice that has brought freedom to countless lives.

    The biblical story of Joseph becomes a powerful case study in overcoming significant betrayal without becoming bitter. His declaration to his brothers - "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good" - provides a template for anyone who's been wounded by others yet refuses to let those wounds define their destiny.

    What sets this conversation apart is its balanced approach. Ken and Tabatha acknowledge the reality of legitimate hurts while challenging the tendency toward perpetual victimhood. They distinguish between "hurts that are hurtful" and "perceived hurts," offering wisdom for addressing both. Their perspective shift from "victim to victor" isn't about denying pain but refusing to let it have the final word in your story.

    Whether you're carrying church hurt, relational betrayal, or family wounds, this episode provides the practical tools and spiritual insights needed to break free and reclaim your purpose. Share this episode with someone who needs to hear that their greatest pain might become their greatest purpose.

    📖 ORDER BETTER MARRIAGE!
    Ready to build a stronger, healthier marriage? Order our new book, Better Marriage: Perfect Love for Imperfect Couples, by Ken & Tabatha Claytor. ❤️
    👉 Order your copy here:
    https://www.amazon.com/Better-Marriage-Perfect-Imperfect-Couples/dp/B0GNDV9MTW

    GET BUILD TO LAST PREMARITAL COURSE HERE:
    Your wedding lasts one day. Your marriage lasts a lifetime.
    Build to Last Premarital Course: https://kenandtabatha.com/built-to-last


    GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:

    Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)

    Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:
    90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)

    DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️
    https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

    📍 Join us in Florida at Alive Church — with campuses in Orlando, Tampa & Gainesville.


    🎟 And don’t miss Alive Conference coming soon — 3 days that can change the next 30 years of your life!

    https://redeemedevents.com/event-details/5326


    Support Our Ministry: 
    https://myalivechurch.org/give


    Connect with us:

    - Website:

    https://www.kenclaytor.com
    https://www.tabathaclaytor.co...

    35 min
  • Top 10 Things to Do Before Marriage | Maximize Your Single Season

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    Ten powerful strategies every single person needs to hear about preparing for future relationships while fully embracing their current season. This candid conversation cuts through common misconceptions about singleness, offering practical wisdom that balances spiritual growth with real-world relationship readiness.

    We start by addressing the comparison trap that leaves many singles feeling inadequate when scrolling through social media. Those picture-perfect marriages you're envying? They might not be as perfect as they appear. Instead of comparing your behind-the-scenes to someone else's highlight reel, we explore how to find contentment right where you are.

    The enemy loves feeding singles lies about their worth and desirability. We break down these deceptions and replace them with truth about who you really are. Whether confronting messages from past relationships or battling internal insecurities, this segment provides the ammunition you need to stand confidently in your identity.

    Finding the balance between being too picky and settling for less than God's best presents a challenge for many singles. We provide clear guidance on distinguishing between superficial preferences and non-negotiable values, helping you navigate dating decisions with wisdom rather than desperation or unrealistic standards.

    Your single season offers unparalleled opportunities for financial preparation, emotional healing, and spiritual growth. We detail specific actions you can take now—from eliminating debt to addressing past trauma to deepening your spiritual foundation—that will position you for a healthy future relationship if that's God's plan.

    Rather than viewing singleness as merely waiting, we invite you to embrace this season as purposeful preparation. The choices you make now lay the groundwork for whatever lies ahead in your relational journey, creating a stronger foundation for potential marriage and greater contentment regardless of your future relationship status.

    📖 ORDER BETTER MARRIAGE!
    Ready to build a stronger, healthier marriage? Order our new book, Better Marriage: Perfect Love for Imperfect Couples, by Ken & Tabatha Claytor. ❤️
    👉 Order your copy here:
    https://www.amazon.com/Better-Marriage-Perfect-Imperfect-Couples/dp/B0GNDV9MTW

    GET BUILD TO LAST PREMARITAL COURSE HERE:
    Your wedding lasts one day. Your marriage lasts a lifetime.
    Build to Last Premarital Course: https://kenandtabatha.com/built-to-last


    GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:

    Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)

    Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:
    90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)

    DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️
    https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

    📍 Join us in Florida at Alive Church — with campuses in Orlando, Tampa & Gainesville.


    🎟 And don’t miss Alive Conference coming soon — 3 days that can change the next 30 years of your life!

    https://redeemedevents.com/event-details/5326


    Support Our Ministry: 
    https://myalivechurch.org/give


    Connect with us:

    - Website:

    https://www.kenclaytor.com
    https://www.tabathaclaytor.co...

    29 min
  • Making Marriage Work | 3 essential tips for a stronger relationship

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    What happens when a marriage teeters on the edge of collapse? Ken and Tabatha Claytor don't hold back as they reveal the raw truth about their first two years of marriage—when Ken had already planned to divorce Tabitha and she was battling severe depression. 

    This powerful episode takes you on their 25-year journey from those desperate early days to the thriving relationship they enjoy today. With refreshing honesty, they share how Tabitha's miraculous deliverance from depression became a turning point, allowing her to "pump the brakes" on their divorce and begin rebuilding what seemed irreparably broken.

    The Claytors distill their hard-won wisdom into three essential principles that have transformed their marriage: making your spouse your absolute priority (yes, even above your children), building unshakable trustworthiness, and developing effective communication skills. They offer practical strategies for each principle, from establishing boundaries that protect your marriage to creating safe spaces for vulnerable conversations.

    Their discussion on trustworthiness is particularly revealing as Tabatha shares what has built her confidence in Ken over the decades—his authentic relationship with God behind closed doors and his consistent character across all settings. Meanwhile, their playful back-and-forth about returning text messages demonstrates how even the strongest marriages navigate everyday frustrations.

    Whether you're struggling to save a troubled relationship or simply want to strengthen an already good marriage, this episode delivers hope and practical tools you can implement immediately. As Ken powerfully reminds us, "It doesn't matter how bad your marriage might seem right now. There's a better day ahead."

    📖 ORDER BETTER MARRIAGE!
    Ready to build a stronger, healthier marriage? Order our new book, Better Marriage: Perfect Love for Imperfect Couples, by Ken & Tabatha Claytor. ❤️
    👉 Order your copy here:
    https://www.amazon.com/Better-Marriage-Perfect-Imperfect-Couples/dp/B0GNDV9MTW

    GET BUILD TO LAST PREMARITAL COURSE HERE:
    Your wedding lasts one day. Your marriage lasts a lifetime.
    Build to Last Premarital Course: https://kenandtabatha.com/built-to-last


    GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:

    Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)

    Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:
    90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)

    DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️
    https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

    📍 Join us in Florida at Alive Church — with campuses in Orlando, Tampa & Gainesville.


    🎟 And don’t miss Alive Conference coming soon — 3 days that can change the next 30 years of your life!

    https://redeemedevents.com/event-details/5326


    Support Our Ministry: 
    https://myalivechurch.org/give


    Connect with us:

    - Website:

    https://www.kenclaytor.com
    https://www.tabathaclaytor.co...

    47 min

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