In marriage and family life, we all undoubtedly arrive upon situations and circumstances that stump us, that confuse us, that leave us without answers for the things we are facing. Our first step in finding the answers we need is always in knowing where to turn for those answers we seek. The advice we accept and the voices we entertain will be key to survival! Join this first part of this 2-part episode as the Boggs discuss tried and true wisdom for the times that we just do not know what to do.

Every marriage, no matter how strong today, is susceptible to the ebb and flow of life that sometimes leads us away from intimacy. We must be aware and focused on recognizing when these “intimacy killers” are taking over. Eric and Gena share 6 things in this episode that can move in on us, oftentimes as we are going along life—maybe doing many things right; but easily overcome, and being drawn away from our spouse even when we are unaware. Identify and be ready for the “romance and intimacy killers” before they show up so you can stand against them and keep the romance hot!

It is important as parents that we understand the reward and blessing our children are to us. But, it is equally important that our children understand what a blessing they are to us and to the world they live in right now. Tune in to this episode as The Boggs encourage us and give scriptural basis for leading our children to see and understand not only the blessing they are, but the future God has for them; the destiny He has purposed for them; and the unavoidable challenges and temptations that may come along with all of this!

Have you ever wondered about God’s real purpose for sex in marriage? Is it more than a way to continue to populate the world? If you’ve ever listened to a HomeMatters podcast before, you can probably know what Eric and Gena would say. But, don’t miss this conversation about sex and how it brings oneness and intimacy into a marriage! Sex is a God-given gift. Listen and learn to appreciate the gift of sex in your marriage!

Your marriage relationship should never cease to grow in intimacy, passion, and desire. Your interest in learning more about one another should be forever on the increase. God will continue to increase your capacities for all of these if you’ll give Him room! Tune in to this episode to hear how your capacity for all of these can be restored and increased throughout your lifetime together as a couple.

We don’t think that it's a coincidence that Jesus performed His first miracle at a wedding! Weddings bring marriage, and marriages often come upon times where the miraculous is needed! This episode is an encouragement to any who may feel like they’re losing hope in marriage; that things are too far gone; that restoration is needed, but the hope of such is merely that…, just a hope. Well, God is in the miracle working business and your situation is not beyond help, or hope! Tune in now!

Is it possible to stay “in love”? YES! It is possible to love and be in love for the life of a marriage! If you doubt it, or if you’re in a place where you question your own love for your spouse, we encourage you to tune in to this episode. Sometimes, couples feel like they lose love, and fall away from the loving feelings they entered the marriage with at its start. This doesn’t mean you married the wrong person and it doesn’t mean the relationship is over. It simply means that you’re experiencing L I F E and you just need to find your way back to the “first love” you experienced! Tune in now to “In Love”!

By definition, the “long game” is a strategy for reaching long range goals. It implies patience and persistence. It means we are looking beyond the moment to a future, a greater purpose. The Boggs offer this as a perfect strategy for marriage and family life! They believe that it is possible to stay focused and on target, even in the day to day of life and in this podcast they share suggestions for staying in the “game”---for the long haul as you realize the big picture of all that God has planned for you!

If you’ve been married for any length of time, you know that marriage can come with good days as well as bad. From the vows that most married people take on their wedding day, we see that couples are called to a commitment that essentially stands the test of all things—the good, the bad, the ugly, the times of great riches and the times of no wealth; the times of health and the times of sickness. There isn’t usually a problem with the positive sides of these contrasts. It’s only when we experience the negative sides that pose a test to our commitment. Listen in to see what the Boggs have to say about the good and bad of marriage.

Intimacy in marriage was created, by God, for spouses to enjoy, to delight in, but it must be guarded. This

special part of a marriage relationship is a strength to your marriage and needed. However, everything in your life will pull against this intimate time. Your schedule and energy will be depleted from all the responsibilities of your life and you’ll never just seem to fall upon time for intimacy. Join The Boggs as they share ways to fight for this important aspect of your marriage! Intimacy matters, but it won’t always come easy! You may have to fight for it!