New year, fresh start. In this episode we challenge couples to stop replaying the past, choose forgiveness, and make a clear move forward—building a stronger future together with faith and grace. It’s time to "put a stake in the ground" and move ahead.

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Scriptures:

• Philippians 4:8

• 2 Corinthians 5:17

• Philippians 3:13

• 2 Timothy 2:14

• Ecclesiastes 7:10

• 1 Corinthians 13 (esp. “not keeping a record of wrongs”)

• Genesis 19 (Lot’s wife looking back at Sodom)

• Exodus 14–16 (Israel crossing the Red Sea, then longing for Egypt)

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Forgiveness isn’t just a nice concept - it’s the glue that holds a marriage together. A relationship with daily grace and mercy from both partners becomes resilient—able to weather the difficult days and come out stronger.

Resources:

Forgiveness... the Ultimate Miracle by Paul J. Meyer

Matthew 6:12,14,15

Matthew 18

Ephesians 4:32

Colossians 3:13

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Happy Valentines Day! It is vital to continue dating your significant other throughout the entirety of your relationship. In this episode, we explain what that might look like!

Questions For Remembering Your Love Story:

How and where did you meet?

What made you fall in love?

What were things you did for dates you wish you still did?

Why did you continue to engagement?

What is your engagement story?

What were your hopes and dreams?

Remember, don’t contradict the others perspective, it is simply their own unique perspective! Allow it to give you a more complete picture of things that happened.

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In life we can often feel Afflicted, Perplexed, Persecuted, and Struck down (2 Corinthians 4:8-9). Feeling these things isn't wrong and you're not alone, but maintaining a deep relationship with God enables us to feel APPS without being crushed and driven to despair.

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The second Friday of January is known as "Quitter's Day" because 80% of people who have made a new year's resolution will throw in the towel by that day. In this episode we want to help equip you and your spouse to make measurable goals you can achieve!

Show notes:

S.M.A.R.T.E.R. GOALS

What gets written down gets done!

✓ S – Specific

Not: “lose weight” but, “lose 15 pounds.”

✓ M – Measurable

I currently weigh 170 pounds; I will weigh 155 pounds.

✓ A – Actionable/Achievable

Not: “I will work out each week,” but “I will follow a plan that is both aerobic and

anaerobic and do it five days a week.”

✓ R – Risky/Realistic

Not easy, not crazy, but risky. Give yourself a challenge. As difficulty goes up,

performance goes up.

✓ T – Time-Keyed

I will lose weight by March 15 th . Make your actionable items specific: “I will work

out at 7:00am Monday – Friday at the gym or in the basement.”

✓ E – Exciting/Evaluate

Have a WHY, something that will keep getting you up in the morning to press

ahead. Does this goal inspire me? Does it engage my heart? Do I need to evaluate

it and adjust it, because circumstances have changed?

✓ R – Relevant/Rewrite

- A goal should align with your season of life, your values, and your other goals.

- Sometimes you will need to rewrite a goal, so it corresponds with your life.

- Set no more than 3-5 goals per year. Have a mix of short-term and long-term goals.

- Completing short-term goals will motivate and encourage you in your long-term goals.

- Consider habit goals and achievement goals.

- Areas of life to consider setting goals in: Finances, Health (physical and emotional),

- Spiritual, Fitness, Travel, Relationships (marital, family, friends, social), Employment, etc.

Secrets within a marriage can be detrimental for both partners, but there is always a path to redemption and healing through the power of Christ. Check out this testimonial from our good friends about how God gave them a new marriage.

"Don't you feel trapped because you're married?" In a thriving marriage, husband and wife should feel completely safe and secure. Join us as we discuss steps to obtain a thriving marriage in a culture where the importance of marriage and family seems to be diminishing.

Why another marriage podcast? Many modern couples are struggling, and the statistics make it clear that the ones who need help often delay asking for it - or some don't know what to ask for! We exist to help couples build a solid foundation that'll bring genuine love and joy to any relationship for decades to come. Welcome to our podcast!