Needed Conversations with Ryan and Viktoriya Cole

In this episode of Needed Conversations, Ryan and Viktoriya Cole explore how to enlarge your capacity for the next stage in life and marriage. They discuss the importance of exposure to new experiences and the power of building effective networks and relationships. Highlighting the significance of taking personal responsibility and aligning with God's purpose, they emphasize strategies for couples to navigate transitions and elevate their spiritual and relational growth. This episode also touches on the detrimental impact of toxic relationships and the benefits of seeking mentors and wise counsel, all within the context of their 'Built to Last' series.00:00 Introduction: Enlarging Your Capacity00:11 The Power of Relationships and Networks01:11 Personal Responsibility in Growth01:36 Welcome Back: Needed Conversations02:23 Series Overview: Built to Last03:03 Marriage and Shifts in Life04:15 Developing New Rules for a New Season05:47 Choosing the Right Relationships05:56 Mutually Beneficial Relationships06:30 The Importance of Mentorship08:15 Eliminating Negative Influences09:09 Exposure to New Environments10:06 Scriptural Basis for Capacity Building12:25 Pain or Precision: Making Decisions13:09 Prophetic Insight: Building Phase13:45 Practical Steps to Exposure19:04 Thinking Like a King29:53 Conclusion: Needed ConversationsSupport this ministry by donating at www.empoweredcultureministries.orgFollow us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moremostforever/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moremostforever/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moremostforever#NeededConversations #marriagepodcast #personalgrowth #marriagegrowth #marriagelife #marriageadvice #christianmarriagecounseling #christianmarriageadvice #christianmarriagetips Your #1 source for marriage empowerment. In this podcast, we have the conversations that are sometimes the hardest to have but are the most needed in society today. Discussing everything from purpose, spiritual growth, marriage, and culture, we are not afraid to confront the hottest topics to bring a biblical response and help bring the body of Christ back to God's original design for marriage, family, and the church as a whole.

🚨 Are you operating with old strategies in a new season? 🚨

If you don’t learn the protocols of your next level before you get there, the very thing meant to bless you could become the thing that crushes you. Many marriages struggle not because of a lack of love, but because of a failure to adapt to the new challenges, responsibilities, and blessings that come with growth.

In this episode of Needed Conversations, we (Ryan & Viktoriya Cole) are talking about New Rules for a New Season in Marriage—how to recognize when it’s time to shift, redefine what “winning” looks like in your marriage, and upgrade your strategy so you can fully step into what God has for you.🔥

Consider the season of your marriage that you're in—what worked before may not work now, and that’s okay! But if you don’t recognize the shift, resist change, or fail to prepare for what’s ahead, you’ll find yourself frustrated, disconnected, and stuck.

💬 Drop a comment below and let us know: What’s one area in your marriage that needs a new strategy for this season?

00:00 Introduction: Embracing Change

00:47 Biblical Insights on Change

01:38 Welcome to Needed Conversations

02:00 New Rules for a New Season

03:36 Practical Steps for Marriage and Personal Growth

10:30 Personal Testimonies and Experiences

24:19 Reevaluating Roles and Responsibilities

29:36 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

33:03 Upcoming Podcast Announcement

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In this episode of Needed Conversations with Ryan and Viktoriya Cole discuss the importance of personal commitment within a marriage and how to navigate differing levels of discipline and commitment between spouses. They share personal stories, strategies for supporting your spouse, and emphasize accepting rather than trying to control your spouse. The episode also touches on how to set realistic expectations, the power of prayer, and the significance of seeking wise counsel. As part of their 'Built to Last' series, they aim to help couples find strength in individual commitment while working collaboratively towards shared goals.

00:00 Introduction: The Illusion of Control in Marriage

01:07 Personal Commitment: The Key to a Successful Marriage

01:57 Real-Life Challenges: When I Lost 100lbs

05:02 Strategies for Supporting Your Spouse

06:16 The Role of Mediation and Counseling

14:20 Balancing Responsibilities and Offering Support

20:23 Encouragement and Prayer: Tools for a Stronger Marriage

28:12 Final Thoughts: Building a Lasting Marriage

29:51 Conclusion and Announcements

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Built To Last Part 1 | Needed Conversations

In this first episode of season 7 of Needed Conversations, hosts Ryan and Viktoriya Cole discuss the importance of personal commitment and alignment with God's purpose as a foundation for a healthy marriage. They emphasize the necessity of creating intentional moments of silence, practicing self-discipline, and leading by example in your spiritual and emotional growth. The episode also outlines the significance of knowing your identity in Christ and the impact that maintaining your personal commitments has on your marriage.

00:00 Introduction: Aligning with God's Purpose

00:52 Welcome to Season Seven

01:35 New Format and Upcoming Content

03:44 The Power of Personal Commitment

04:56 Jesus as a Model of Commitment

06:02 Self-Discipline vs. Self-Care

15:57 Creating Healthy Rhythms

25:39 Avoiding Self-Sabotage

28:26 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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In this episode of 'Needed Conversations with Ryan & Viktoriya Cole,' part of the 'Summer Shorts' series, we discuss the essential need for boundaries in marriage to foster healthy communication. We break down different types of boundaries such as personal space, communication, emotional, financial, and sexual boundaries, emphasizing their importance and offering practical advice on how to implement them.

In this episode of 'Needed Conversations with Ryan & Viktoriya Cole,' part of our 'Summer Shorts' series, we dive deep into the nuances of nonverbal communication in marriages. We explore why spouses might say they're fine when they're not and discuss the impact of passive-aggressive behavior. We offer insights on understanding body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice to improve relationship dynamics. Additionally, we highlight the importance of aligning actions with words and doing the inner work necessary for genuine transformation.

In this episode of the 'Needed Conversations' podcast, we talk about conflict resolution and communication for married couples. We review the foundational aspects of healthy communication—active listening, empathy, clarity, and prayer. Then the episode focuses on dealing with conflict by confronting the barriers of shame and condemnation through grace, mercy, and vulnerability.

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In this episode of 'Needed Conversations' we kickstart our summer series, 'Summer Shorts.' In this episode 'Essential Communication Tips for Couples,' we're giving you practical advice to help improve communication between you and your spouse. We share insights about active listening, empathy, and clarity, emphasizing the importance of prayer in strengthening these skills. This episode also highlights our upcoming book release and the Forevermore Marriage Getaway happening on August 30-31 in Greenville, South Carolina.

Don't miss out on these bite-sized but impactful lessons to enhance your communication skills in marriage!

In today's episode, we discuss the impacts of our mental health and behaviors on our children. We explore how our actions, more than our words, shape their future. We share personal stories about how our recent move has affected our kids, revealing the anxieties they face and how we're helping them adjust. We also discuss the challenges of parenting in a society that often pushes for material success over emotional and spiritual well-being. You have the power the break generational curses off the bloodline through the finished work of Jesus. We pray this episode is an encouragement to you!Register now for the Forevermore Marriage Getaway at https://forevermoregetaway.com/

Today's episode of Needed Conversations takes a heartfelt look at the subtle ways fear infiltrates our lives and relationships, particularly in marriage. We delve into how fears, often stemming from childhood experiences, shape our interactions and responses in adult life.

Fear isn't always dramatic; it doesn't have to be the boogeyman or a sinister figure with red horns. More often, it's the quiet anxiety over rejection, the fear of not being enough, or the dread of failure that lurks in our day-to-day lives. We also explore the biblical perspective on fear, emphasizing how scripture and our relationship with Christ can help us address and overcome these deep-seated fears.

Join us as we unpack how these fears can lead to self-fulfilling prophecies within our marriages, creating barriers to love and understanding. Through personal stories and biblical insights, we discuss how identifying and confronting these fears with the help of our spouses and God's word can transform our lives and relationships.

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