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Do you want to lift your marriage to new heights of connection, partnership, and joy? To do this you will need something reliable, strong, permanently fixed, and that will pass the test of time! This is especially the case when life circumstances do all they can to distract and discourage a strong marriage.     

Today we discuss what we call the Four Pillars of a Strong Marriage. These are the columns we place under the four corners of our marriage to keep it supported and lifted high.

Again, do you want to lift your marriage to new heights of connection, partnership, and joy? The magic of your wedding day was in the "I Do!" 


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There are some clothes you should never take off, especially when you are with your spouse! Hold on- We're not down on physical intimacy! We're talking about not taking off the clothes described in the New Testament. These clothes are ones that "give life" to your spouse (and should be worn at all times) and are meant for those of us who want a marriage full of joy. 

Today we discuss those amazing words spoken by the Apostle Paul when he said, "Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience." We believe this episode is a must for all couples to hear! It gets at the heart of what it means to feel true joy when Love Wins in your marriage!


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We believe resentment toward your spouse is the #1 Intimacy Killer! Guess what?... Nobody is exempt from it! The feeling of resentment is part of the human experience in relationships.  And it doesn't have to hijack your connection with your spouse! In fact, you will discover today that there is an "upside" to resentment.

Today we talk about proven and practical strategies for identifying and removing resentment when it occurs. Remember this... the feeling of resentment in marriage is as common as not wanting to get out of bed some days. We believe this episode will give you yet another way to Drive the Red Truck In Your Marriage Today!


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Do you ever wonder why stress in your life will eventually show up as conflict in your marriage? We have seen this play out with couples many times over the years. It’s even in our story!

This episode is Part 2 of how to break free of the powerful and destructive Life Stress - Marital Conflict - Emotional Disconnect - Self Protection cycle.

Today we talk about what we believe is the most powerful antidote to internal and marital conflict: GRACE! We do our best to capture what grace can look like in marriage, and describe how to practically apply it in everyday circumstances.  You will also hear how we have used the concept of "Moving Forward" in our own marriage. The freedom, joy, and peace that follows is astounding!

This episode will help you find new ways to resolve conflict and experience a deeper connection with your spouse that you never dreamed possible!

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Do you ever wonder why stress in your life will eventually show up as conflict in your marriage? We have heard this story with couples many times over the years. It’s even in our story!

Today we talk about the difficult cycle of Life Stress - Marital Conflict - Emotional Disconnect - Self Protection    

Couples who aren't aware or stay in this cycle will develop habits that are destructive and that seem impossible to overcome. The good news is everyone is capable of breaking free from such conflict!

We believe this episode will help you find new ways to resolve conflict and experience a deeper connection with your spouse!

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This week we talk about perhaps one of the most important topics in marriage... The Power of Words! The words we speak have the power to Build Intimacy or Take Intimacy away. We give examples of how to be more intentional in your marriage to be that person who "breathes life" into your spouse's spirit. We also discuss why it can be difficult to both give and receive words of encouragement.   

This episode will help you be that “life giving” presence in your marriage and family!

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This week has been a remarkable and painful time in our history, as the number of lives lost to Covid-19 reached 100,000 and we witnessed another senseless death of an African-American, Mr. George Floyd. Today we discuss (in the context of marriage) how division is rooted in the faulty thinking of "dualism." It is a relatively short episode, but loaded with nuggets to help us find the road to reconciliation, personal growth, and freedom. 

This is an episode you won't want to miss! We are sure of it!   

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We all said, "I do" with the hopes and dreams that our marriages would be different than any relationship we ever had. We wanted a relationship full of connection, joy, trust, and romance; one to truly call sacred. Today we talk about how confession/apology and forgiveness are the keys to making your marriage that sacred place you call "home." What does it mean to sit in the "Mercy Seat" for your husband or wife?

In his book, Breathing Under Water, Richard Rohr says, "The Secret of the Soul is that love is not love unless it is totally free, and grace is not grace unless it is totally free."

This episode will help you discover how the mercy seat can transform your marriage into the relationship that is like no other you have ever had. We are sure of it!   

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This episode begins with a story of our 20-something-year-old daughter (at the time) joining us for dinner, and out of the blue she asked... "How do you do it?" It wasn't a question about, you know, how we "do it." It was more personal than that! It was about how in the midst of our imperfections we still remain friends. Her question was really about how we continue to grow our intimacy with each other as flawed, sometimes hurtful, annoying, and even selfish people. In this episode, we discuss our authentic answer to her curious question. We hope you make it part of your marriage story!
 
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So what is the #1 issue that keeps us from living our best life now? We believe it is the narrative that we are somehow not enough. Most (if not all) difficulties in relationship to yourself and others are rooted in this subtle and destructive narrative. Today, we talk about how to be free from this way of living. We call this episode ALL INCLUSIVE because everyone must learn to navigate their way home to freedom!

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As promised, below are the links to the work of two amazing women. Be sure to check them out!

Brené Brown: The Power of Vulnerability (Ted Talk)
https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability?language=en

Lauren Daigle: You Say (Song)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIaT8Jl2zpI