Our past, our upbringing, and our experiences in life don’t stay in the past. They are carried into our marriages and affect how we operate in our relationships. This is a topic that Mark and I cover a lot in our book No More Perfect Marriages and in our coaching with other couples. The good news is that you are not powerless or stuck in the past! You can move beyond it and experience true intimacy in your marriage and relationships.

In this episode, I’m joined by my husband, Mark, and our friends, Joe & Tara Buchanan. They are the hosts of the Behind Our Smiles podcast, in which they talk openly about their marriage journey and how their past has affected their marriage.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Joe & Tara’s marriage journey
• The importance of loving your spouse where they are at right now
• How to surrender the work of restoring your marriage to God
• Why we have to watch for pride in our own hearts

Mark and I really appreciated Joe and Tara’s openness in this episode. Listen in!

Show Notes: https://jillsavage.org/joe-tara-buchanan-102/

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