Marriage on a Tightrope

By Allan & KattieReligion & Spirituality

Marriage on a Tightrope episodes

January 07, 2021Marriage on a Tightrope: 096: One on One with Chris Rich
Active believing member Chris Rich sits down with Kattie for a one on one chat. What story are you telling yourself?
Do you want to share your story on Marriage on a Tightrope? Sign up here on Calendly
Do you need some help strengthening your mixed faith marriage? Join us for Workshop on a Tightrope! This 6 week course is taught by marriage therapist Natasha Helfer and Kattie and Allan.
There are 3 options available:
6 week course starting January 19th. Join 24 other couples and learn how to strengthen your mixed faith marriage.
“At Your Own Pace” course. Not ready for a group setting? Have a difficult schedule? This is the choice for you. Watch the video presentations at your own pace, download the “Your Tightrope in Action” exercises and put what you learn into action. A great option for those not ready for the full course.
Sex & Intimacy Masterclass. Certified Sex Therapist Natasha Helfer teaches this course via 2 hour pre-recorded presentation. You’ll also gain access to 4 “Your Tightrope in Action” exercises and receive an invitation to the Q&A Zoom session on this topic (To be held in February).
To learn more or reserve your spot in any of these courses, go to Marriageonatightrope.thinkific.com
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1 hr 4 min
December 30, 2020Marriage on a Tightrope: 095: Mixed Orientation Marriage with Jim and Pam
Disclaimer: This episode focuses on one couple’s experience in a Mixed Orientation Marriage. This is not meant to be represented of the all mixed orientation marriages, or the general experience of LGBTQ individuals. Each individual’s experience is valid. Marriage on a Tightrope fully supports the LGBTQ community, LGBTQ individuals, and hopes for dramatic changes in culture, policy and doctrine concerning LGBTQ in the church.
Trigger warning in this episode: Suicide attempt
In this important and groundbreaking interview, Jim and Pam join the podcast to tell their story as a mixed faith and mixed orientation marriage. Their commitment and love for one another shines throughout the entire episode. Listen and share this episode with those around you. It’s such a needed message!
Do you want to share your story on Marriage on a Tightrope? Sign up here on Calendly
Do you need some help strengthening your mixed faith marriage? Join us for Workshop on a Tightrope! This 6 week course is taught by marriage therapist Natasha Helfer and Kattie and Allan.
There are 3 options available:
6 week course starting January 19th. Join 24 other couples and learn how to strengthen your mixed faith marriage.
“At Your Own Pace” course. Not ready for a group setting? Have a difficult schedule? This is the choice for you. Watch the video presentations at your own pace, download the “Your Tightrope in Action” exercises and put what you learn into action. A great option for those not ready for the full course.
Sex & Intimacy Masterclass. Certified Sex Therapist Natasha Helfer teaches this course via 2 hour pre-recorded presentation. You’ll also gain access to 4 “Your Tightrope in Action” exercises and receive an invitation to the Q&A Zoom session on this topic (To be held in February).
To learn more or reserve your spot in any of these courses, go to Marriageonatightrope.thinkific.com
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1 hr 34 min
December 08, 2020Marriage on a Tightrope: 094: A Love Story: Wendy and Shane Adamson
Shane and Wendy Adamson join Marriage on a Tightrope to tell their Love Story. This episode is especially relevant for transitioning women. The Adamson’s provided us with such a beautiful episode, we hope you all enjoy!
Do you want to share your story on Marriage on a Tightrope? Sign up here on Calendly
Do you need some help strengthening your mixed faith marriage? Join us for Workshop on a Tightrope! This 6 week course is taught by marriage therapist Natasha Helfer and Kattie and Allan.
There are 3 options available:
6 week course starting January 19th. Join 24 other couples and learn how to strengthen your mixed faith marriage.
“At Your Own Pace” course. Not ready for a group setting? Have a difficult schedule? This is the choice for you. Watch the video presentations at your own pace, download the “Your Tightrope in Action” exercises and put what you learn into action. A great option for those not ready for the full course.
Sex & Intimacy Masterclass. Certified Sex Therapist Natasha Helfer teaches this course via 2 hour pre-recorded presentation. You’ll also gain access to 4 “Your Tightrope in Action” exercises and receive an invitation to the Q&A Zoom session on this topic (To be held in February).
To learn more or reserve your spot in any of these courses, go to Marriageonatightrope.thinkific.com
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1 hr 13 min
December 01, 2020Marriage on a Tightrope: 093: Kaity and Andrew Maughan
Andrew and Kaity Maughan join the podcast to tell their mixed faith story. This great couple is just a few months into their mixed faith marriage and already have some great lessons learned they wanted to share with all of you.
Do you want to share your story on Marriage on a Tightrope? Sign up here on Calendly
Do you need some help strengthening your mixed faith marriage? Join us for Workshop on a Tightrope! This 6 week course is taught by marriage therapist Natasha Helfer and Kattie and Allan.
There are 3 options available:
6 week course starting January 19th. Join 24 other couples and learn how to strengthen your mixed faith marriage. Sign up by December 1st for $50 off and reserve your place in the Sex & Intimacy Masterclass at no additional cost.
“At Your Own Pace” course. Not ready for a group setting? Have a difficult schedule? This is the choice for you. Watch the video presentations at your own pace, download the “Your Tightrope in Action” exercises and put what you learn into action. A great option for those not ready for the full course. Sign up by December 1st for $50 off.
Sex & Intimacy Masterclass. Certified Sex Therapist Natasha Helfer teaches this course via 2 hour pre-recorded presentation. You’ll also gain access to 4 “Your Tightrope in Action” exercises and receive an invitation to the Q&A Zoom session on this topic (To be held in February).
To learn more or reserve your spot in any of these courses, go to Marriageonatightrope.thinkific.com
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1 hr 35 min
November 26, 2020 Marriage on a Tightrope: 092: Gratitude
Kattie and Allan have a special Thanksgiving episode and discuss gratitude. They read multiple listener posts about gratitude and wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

Join the next Workshop on a Tightrope in January 2021. This 6 week course is taught by certified therapist Natasha Helfer, and Allan and Kattie. In this course, you spend 3 hours per week with the three instructors, and 24 other couples. Lessons learned include: Negotiating behavioral changes, intimacy & communication, parenting, understanding a faith transition, and more.
Sign up by December 1 and gain access to a special 2 hour presentation and 90 minute Q&A on Sex & Intimacy with certified Sex Therapist Natasha Helfer.
If you aren’t ready to meet with others, but still want to learn through the content, you can also choose the “At Your Own Pace” option. All of the content and “homework” is the same as the full course, but without the twice weekly zoom sessions.
Go to marriageonatightrope.thinkific.com to register!
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30 min
November 17, 2020Marriage on a Tightrope: 091: Pressing Issues in a Mixed Faith Marriage
Kattie and Allan asked listeners on Facebook and Instagram “What is the most pressing issue in your Mixed Faith Marriage?” On this episode, Kattie and Allan discuss what you, the listeners, responded.
Most of the comments fit into 3 general groups:
Communication & Intimacy
Children
Negotiating the Tenders (behavioral changes)
Also…back by popular demand, Workshop on a Tightrope! This 6 week course is taught by marriage therapist Natasha Helfer and Kattie and Allan.
There are 3 options available:
6 week course starting January 19th. Join 24 other couples and learn how to strengthen your mixed faith marriage. Sign up by December 1st for $50 off and reserve your place in the Sex & Intimacy Masterclass at no additional cost.
“At Your Own Pace” course. Not ready for a group setting? Have a difficult schedule? This is the choice for you. Watch the video presentations at your own pace, download the “Your Tightrope in Action” exercises and put what you learn into action. A great option for those not ready for the full course. Sign up by December 1st for $50 off.
Sex & Intimacy Masterclass. Certified Sex Therapist Natasha Helfer teaches this course via 2 hour pre-recorded presentation. You’ll also gain access to 4 “Your Tightrope in Action” exercises and receive an invitation to the Q&A Zoom session on this topic (To be held in February).
To learn more or reserve your spot in any of these courses, go to Marriageonatightrope.thinkific.com
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47 min
November 10, 2020 Marriage on a Tightrope: 090: Healing
Kattie and Allan discuss healing for your marriage, yourself, family relationships, and church relationships.
Want to be a guest on Marriage on a Tightrope and tell your story? Send us an email at [email protected] and check our availability here on Calendly
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51 min
October 12, 2020 Marriage on a Tightrope: 089: Conference and Zara Baptism Update
Kattie and Allan give an update on how General Conference weekend went. They also talk about a recent chat with their 8 year old daughter Zara about her baptism, and explain how they are “taking her lead”.
If you’re in Arizona, Kattie will be visiting and holding a Ladies meet up on Thursday November 5th. For more info, join the Marriage on a Tightrope Facebook Group and look in the Events section.
Has Marriage on a Tightrope been helpful in your marriage? Help keep the podcast alive by donating to @marriageonatightrope on Venmo.
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34 min
September 29, 2020Marriage On A Tightrope: 088: General Conference & Knowing Your Limits
In this episode:
Kattie talks about how her approach to General Conference has progressed over the last 3 years
Allan and Kattie address a listener email about the believing spouse having to change to make space for their transitioning spouse
Allan talks through a recent physical breakdown and how important it is to “know your limits”
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51 min
September 16, 2020 Marriage on a Tightrope: 087: Garments & Sexuality with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife
Dr. Jennifer Finslayson-Fife joins Allan and Kattie again to discuss garments and sexuality in a mixed faith marriage.
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48 min