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Are you and your spouse just living together, managing schedules, raising kids, and getting through everyday life—or are you intentionally building something together?
A strong marriage doesn't happen by accident. It takes purpose, shared values, intentional decisions, and a commitment to keep growing together. In this Season 2 premiere of Still Holding Hands, Tim and Chris Peterson explore why every marriage needs a mission and how couples can build a marriage that reflects God's design and purpose.
Using Joshua 24:15 as a foundation—"As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord"—Tim and Chris discuss what it really means to put God at the center of your marriage, establish shared priorities, and move from simply living together to building a life together.
Whether you're newly married, raising a family, navigating changing seasons, or have been married for decades, it's never too late to become more intentional about the marriage you're building.
Joshua 24:15 (NLT)
Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT)
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10; 12 (NLT)
Ephesians 4:32 (NKJV)
STILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE:
"Build a Marriage Mission"
On the Next STILL HOLDING HANDS:
"Two Dreams - One Marriage
If you enjoyed today's episode, here's how you can help us:
Remember, strong Christian marriages aren’t shaped by perfection, but by perseverance, faith, and the commitment to KEEP HOLDING HANDS.
#ChristianMarriage #MarriageAdvice #MarriagePodcast #StillHoldingHands #MarriageGoals #GodlyMarriage #MarriageMission
What is our Legacy?
What if the marriage you’re building today becomes part of someone else’s inheritance tomorrow? Every couple is leaving a legacy. The question isn’t whether you’re building one—it’s what kind.
In this powerful episode of Still Holding Hands, Tim and Chris Peterson take a deeper look at marriage legacy and what it means to build a marriage that leaves something meaningful behind. Your children, grandchildren, friends, and even other couples watching your journey may be influenced by how you love, communicate, forgive, handle conflict, navigate difficult seasons, and keep choosing each other.
A strong Christian marriage isn’t just about making it through today. It’s about recognizing that the way you live out your marriage can become a blueprint for those who come after you.
Psalms 78:4 (GNT)
Titus 2:1-8 (NKJV)
1 John 1:9 (NKJV)
Deuteronomy 6:6-7 (CSB)
Proverbs 20:7 (GNT)
BOOK: "The Love Dare"
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+love+dare&ref=nb_sb_noss
SONG: "How They Remember You" Rascal Flatts
https://youtu.be/S0tyswfDc9w?si=-B8DVKoo0DH_8CBX
STILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE:
"Write The Legacy"
THIS is the last episode in Season 1. We'll see you soon with a new season of STILL HOLDING HANDS!
If you enjoyed today's episode, here's how you can help us:
Remember, strong Christian marriages aren’t shaped by perfection, but by perseverance, faith, and the commitment to KEEP HOLDING HANDS.
Until next time.....
#StillHoldingHands #ChristianMarriage #MarriageAdvice #ChristianMarriageAdvice #MarriageGoals #HealthyMarriage #LiveYourLegacy #Legacy #MarriageCommunication #MarriageTips #BiblicalMarriage #Couples #MarriagePodcast #ChristianCouples #MarriageConflictResolution #MarriageProblems #RelationshipAdvice
In Part 2 of Still Holding Hands: How Did We Get Here?, Tim and Chris Peterson continue the conversation about what it really means to build a life with Jesus at the center. This time, the conversation moves beyond the moment of salvation and the early years of faith into the places where faith is tested, transformed, and ultimately matured.
And then we ask an even bigger question:
How has Jesus changed you?
This episode explores the difference between knowing about Jesus and truly knowing Jesus—and how a lifetime of walking with Him changes the way we see everything.
Romans 12:8 (NLT)
Jeremiah 29:11 (NKLV; NIV)
Hebrews 11:6 (CSB)
Romans 10:17 (NKJV)
1 Corinthians 11:1 (NIV)
Romans 6:23 (NKJV)
Romans 3:10 (NKJV)
John 10:10 (NKJV)
Song: "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus"
https://youtu.be/7Ka7bVQmbnk?si=SgaDodD3iblOMvxw
Prayer To Accept/Rededicate Jesus:
Lord Jesus, I come to you. I ask you right now to come into my heart and be the Lord of my life. I believe that you died for me. I thank you that you are the Lord of my life. From this day forward. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
STILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE:
“Faith through difficult seasons”
Ask each other:
On the Next STILL HOLDING HANDS:
"What's our legacy? The marriage you are building is becoming someone's inheritance"
If you enjoyed today's episode, here's how you can help us:
Remember, strong Christian marriages aren’t shaped by perfection, but by perseverance, faith, and the commitment to KEEP HOLDING HANDS.
Until next time.....
#StillHoldingHands #ChristianMarriage #MarriageAdvice #ChristianMarriageAdvice #MarriageGoals #HealthyMarriage #RelationshipWithJesus #JesusAtTheCenter #JesusCenteredMarriage #FaithThroughDifficultTimes #GodsFaithfulness #TrustingGod #WalkingWithJesus #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianDiscipleship #ChristianTestimony #FaithJourney #ChristianLegacy #BiblicalMarriage #ChristianRelationships#MarriageCommunication #MarriageTips #Couples #MarriagePodcast #ChristianCouples #MarriageConflictResolution #MarriageProblems #RelationshipAdvice
How did we get here?
Not just here in our marriage—but here in our faith, our relationship with Jesus, and the life we're building together?
In this episode of Still Holding Hands, Tim and Chris Peterson take a deeper look at the journey of making Jesus the center of your life and your marriage. Because faith isn't simply about the moment you accepted Christ. It's about what happens after you say yes.
For couples, this conversation is an invitation to go beyond simply asking, “How long have you been a Christian?” and start asking, “How has Jesus changed you?”
"Dear Timothy" blog post from January 27,2020
https://timsbestyearyet.blogspot.com/2020/01/
John 3:16-17 (NKJV)
Romans 10:8-10; 13
STILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE:
“Tell Me Your Story With Jesus”
This week's Still Holding Hands Challenge is about something deeper than learning more about your spouse's past.
This week, set aside some intentional time together. No phones. No distractions. Hold hands, sit across from one another, and take turns asking:
1. Before Jesus
“Who were you before you truly knew Jesus, and what do you remember about your life during that season?”
2. Meeting Jesus
“How did Jesus become real to you, and what do you remember about those early days of following Him?”
3. Growing With Jesus
“What has been one of the biggest lessons Jesus has taught you through the years?”
Prayer To Accept/Rededicate Jesus:
Lord Jesus, I come to you. I ask you right now to come into my heart and be the Lord of my life. I believe that you died for me. I thank you that you are the Lord of my life. From this day forward. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
On the Next STILL HOLDING HANDS:
"How Did We Get Here? Part 2"
If you enjoyed today's episode, here's how you can help us:
Remember, strong Christian marriages aren’t shaped by perfection, but by perseverance, faith, and the commitment to KEEP HOLDING HANDS.
Until next time.....
#StillHoldingHands #ChristianMarriage #MarriageAdvice #ChristianMarriageAdvice #MarriageGoals #HealthyMarriage #RelationshipWithJesus #JesusAtTheCenter #MarriageCommunication #MarriageTips #BiblicalMarriage #Couples #MarriagePodcast #ChristianCouples #MarriageConflictResolution #MarriageProblems #RelationshipAdvice
Healthy marriages aren’t perfect marriages—they’re marriages that know how to repair.
Every couple has moments when they say the wrong thing, misunderstand each other, become defensive, pull away, or simply miss the mark. The difference between a struggling marriage and a growing marriage isn’t whether conflict happens. It’s what you do after it happens.
In this episode of Still Holding Hands, Tim and Chris Peterson explore the powerful biblical principle of “Adjust & Repair”—why lasting Christian marriages aren’t built on perfection, but on humility, forgiveness, faithfulness, and the willingness to keep choosing each other.
Using 1 John 1:9 as our foundation—“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins…”—we discover how God’s faithfulness gives us a model for how we can respond when we get it wrong in marriage.
SONG: "Lead Me" Sanctus Real
https://youtu.be/yLr6G8Xy5uc?si=TV39zHtPzHjFAGiA
I John 1:9 (GNT)
Colossians 3:13 (GNT)
Ephesians 4:2-3 (GNT)
A.R.E. Method:
STILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE:
Adjust & Repair
On the Next STILL HOLDING HANDS:
"How Did We Get Here?"
If you enjoyed today's episode, here's how you can help us:
Remember, strong Christian marriages aren’t shaped by perfection, but by perseverance, faith, and the commitment to KEEP HOLDING HANDS.
Until next time.....
#StillHoldingHands #ChristianMarriage #MarriageAdvice #ChristianMarriageAdvice #MarriageGoals #HealthyMarriage #MarriageCommunication #MarriageTips #BiblicalMarriage #Couples #MarriagePodcast #ChristianCouples #MarriageConflictResolution #MarriageProblems #RelationshipAdvice #ForgivenessInMarriage
Are you keeping score in your marriage? “I did this, so you should do that.” “I apologized last time.” “I always do more.” “You never…” Even when we never say it out loud, keeping score can quietly turn a husband and wife into competitors instead of partners.
In this episode of Still Holding Hands, Tim and Chris Peterson tackle one of the most common marriage traps: trying to win against each other instead of learning how to win together.
Marriage isn't about who is right, who gives more, who apologizes first, or who gets the last word. It's about becoming one, serving one another, protecting your connection, and facing life's challenges as a team.
Because here's the truth:
If you win the argument but lose connection, did you really win?
In a Christ-centered marriage, there shouldn't be a husband's scoreboard and a wife's scoreboard. There should be one team, one covenant, and one goal: to build a marriage that honors God.
So… what's the score?
It's time to stop competing and start winning together.
Colossians 3:14 (GNT)
Proverbs 18:1 (NIV)
Galatians 5:13 (CSB)
1 John 1:9 (NKJV)
Psalms 119:105 (NKJV)
Matthew 18:21-22 (NKJV)
Ephesians 4:32 (CSB)
Mark 11:25 (NKJV)
Hebrews 12:15 (GNT)
John 3:16-17 (NKJV)
Philippians 2:3 (GNT)
James 1:19 (MSG & GNT)
Philippians 4:8 (GNT)
STILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE:
We are on the same team challenge #Team {Last Name}
On the Next STILL HOLDING HANDS:
"Adjust & Repair - It's Not About Being Perfect, It's About Being Faithful"
If you enjoyed today's episode, here's how you can help us:
Remember, strong Christian marriages aren’t shaped by perfection, but by perseverance, faith, and the commitment to KEEP HOLDING HANDS.
Until next time.....
#StillHoldingHands #ChristianMarriage #MarriageAdvice #ChristianMarriageAdvice #MarriageGoals #HealthyMarriage #MarriageCommunication #MarriageTips #BiblicalMarriage #Couples #MarriagePodcast #ChristianCouples #MarriageConflict #MarriageProblems #RelationshipAdvice
Adam, where art thou? That question from Genesis 3:9 still echoes today—and it may be one of the most important questions a husband can answer.
You can be home and still be absent. You can provide financially, work hard, love your family, and still be emotionally, spiritually, and relationally disconnected from the people who need you most.
In this episode of Still Holding Hands, Tim and Chris Peterson take an honest, biblical look at the hidden cost of being absent in your marriage and family. Focusing especially on husbands, we explore what happened when Adam was physically present but spiritually passive—and what his story can teach today's husbands about showing up, taking responsibility, and loving their wives well.
Genesis 3:9 (NKJV)
Genesis 3:6 (TPT)
Romans 5:19 (Good News Translation - GNT)
Ephesians 5:25 (MSG)
Hebrews 13:5 (CSB)
Joshua 1:5 (CSB)
Proverbs 18:13 (MSG)
James 1:22 (NKJV)
Joshua 24:15 (CSB)
YouTube clip "Move One Step Forward"
https://youtube.com/shorts/-NGw3j7o8RQ?si=fJGUameTrZsjkBP0
STILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE:
On the Next STILL HOLDING HANDS:
"What's the score? How to always win together in your marriage! "
If you enjoyed today's episode, here's how you can help us:
Remember, strong Christian marriages aren’t shaped by perfection, but by perseverance, faith, and the commitment to KEEP HOLDING HANDS.
Until next time.....
#ChristianMarriage #MarriageAdvice #Husband #ChristianHusband #MarriagePodcast #ChristianMarriagePodcast #BiblicalMarriage #MarriageAndFamily #Genesis3 #AdamWhereAreYou #StillHoldingHands #StillHoldingHandsPodcast #MarriageGoals #HusbandLeadership #ChristianFamily #MarriageHelp
What if one of the biggest threats to your marriage isn't conflict, money, or communication—but comparison?
In this episode of Still Holding Hands, Tim and Chris Peterson take an honest look at how comparison can quietly steal joy, intimacy, gratitude, and connection from your marriage. In a world filled with picture-perfect couples, romantic vacations, beautiful homes, happy families, and carefully edited social media posts, it's easy to look at someone else's marriage and wonder, "Why don't we have what they have?"
But here's the problem: you're comparing your real marriage to someone else's highlight reel.
Comparison can turn admiration into dissatisfaction, gratitude into resentment, and a healthy desire to grow into the belief that your marriage isn't good enough. And when you begin measuring your spouse, your relationship, your finances, your intimacy, or your family against someone else's, you can slowly lose sight of the unique marriage God has entrusted to you.
Proverbs 14:30 (NLT)
2 Corinthians 10:3-6 (MSG)
Galatians 6:4-5 (NLT)
Matthew 14:22-32 (NKJV)
Hebrews 12:2 (TPT)
Proverbs 4:23 (NLT)
Ephesians 4:29 (NLT)
STILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE:
On the Next STILL HOLDING HANDS:
"Adam, where art thou? - The Hidden Cost of Being Absent in Your Marriage & Family"
If you enjoyed today's episode, here's how you can help us:
Remember, strong Christian marriages aren’t shaped by perfection, but by perseverance, faith, and the commitment to KEEP HOLDING HANDS.
Until next time.....
#ChristianMarriage #MarriageAdvice #MarriageGoals #ChristianCouples #MarriageProblems #MarriageHelp #Comparison #ComparisonTrap #SocialMediaAndMarriage #BiblicalMarriage #ChristianMarriageAdvice #MarriageCommunication #StillHoldingHands #StillHoldingHandsPodcast
What if everything you've been taught about love is incomplete?
The world says love is a feeling. Movies tell us it's chemistry. Social media says it's finding the right person. But God gives us a completely different picture in 1 Corinthians 13—a love that isn't based on emotions but on daily choices, selfless actions, and the transforming power of Christ.
In this episode of Still Holding Hands, Tim and Chris Peterson take a fresh look at what many call the greatest love chapter ever written and discover why God is the true Author of the "Book of Love." Together, you'll unpack the timeless truths of 1 Corinthians 13 and learn how biblical love can strengthen your marriage, deepen your friendship, and help you build a relationship that reflects the love of Jesus.
"Love Is A Decision" Gary Smalley and John Trent
https://a.co/d/0ePVmQeY
John 13:34-35 (CSB)
1 Corinthians 13:1-8;13
Ephesians 4:2 (TPT)
Ephesians 4:32 (TPT)
James 3:16 (CSB)
Philippians 2:3-4 (TPT)
John 3:16-17 (NKJV)
1 Timothy 2:4 (NKJV)
James 4:6 (TPT)
Proverbs 15:1 (TPT)
Mark 10:45 (CSB)
James 1:19-20 (TPT)
Colossians 3:13 (TPT)
Ephesians 4:14 (NLT)
Romans 5:5 (TPT)
American's Family Coaches - Dr. Gary & Barb Rosberg
https://www.youtube.com/@DrGaryAndBarb
"The Proof of Your Love" - For King & Country
https://youtu.be/b-2dKOfbC9c?si=hy3nT3HRBywrDXvF
"Portrait of Love" - Billy Crockett
https://youtu.be/o2eqXtKeYTo?si=Pz19HtpSd8baytYQ&t=64
STILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE:
The Love Chapter 7 Day Challenge
On the Next STILL HOLDING HANDS:
"Is Comparison Quietly Killing Your Marriage-The Bible cure for the Comparison Trap"
If you enjoyed today's episode, here's how you can help us:
Remember, strong Christian marriages aren’t shaped by perfection, but by perseverance, faith, and the commitment to KEEP HOLDING HANDS.
Until next time....
#ChristianMarriage #BiblicalLove #1Corinthians13 #MarriageAdvice #FaithAndMarriage #HealthyMarriage #MarriageGoals #StillHoldingHands
What do you do when one spouse seems spiritually stronger than the other? In this episode of Still Holding Hands, Tim and Chris Peterson explore one of the most common—and often unspoken—challenges in Christian marriage: navigating seasons when one spouse is growing spiritually faster than the other.
Whether you're longing for your spouse to pray with you, attend church more consistently, or take greater spiritual leadership, this episode offers biblical wisdom, practical encouragement, and hope without guilt or comparison. Discover how to encourage rather than pressure, pray instead of criticize, and create an environment where spiritual growth can flourish together.
You'll learn practical ways to strengthen your marriage while honoring each other's unique faith journey, along with this week's Still Holding Hands Challenge to help you intentionally support your spouse's walk with Christ.
Romans 14:13 (CSB)
Jeremiah 29:11 (NKJV)
Hebrews 10:24 (TPT
1 Peter 2:12 (TPT)
Galatians 6:2 (NIV)
YouVersion Bible for Device:
Get wherever you go to get apps for your device
Check them out at: https://www.youversion.com/
Bible Study (to be used with your YouVersion App) from The Bible Project: God's Eternal Love
https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/22466
STILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE:
The "Pray, Encourage, Celebrate" Challenge (plus one more!)
Pray
Spend five minutes each day praying specifically for your spouse's spiritual life—not asking God to make them more like you, but more like Jesus.
Start a Devo together
The Bible Project-there are lots of great ones…."God's Eternal Love" suggestion
Encourage
Speak one genuine affirmation about something you see God doing in their life.
Celebrate
If your spouse takes even one small spiritual step this week, celebrate it instead of evaluating it.
At the end of the week, ask each other:
- "How did you feel most encouraged by me spiritually this week?"
On the Next STILL HOLDING HANDS:
"Who Wrote the Book of Love? A Still Holding Hands look at
1 Corinthians chapter 13"
If you enjoyed today's episode, here's how you can help us:
Let us know where you are listening/watching from, whether it is a City and State in the US or a Country outside of America. Let's add to the count of countries!
Remember, strong Christian marriages aren’t shaped by perfection, but by perseverance, faith, and the commitment to KEEP HOLDING HANDS.
Until next time.....
#ChristianMarriage #MarriagePodcast #BiblicalMarriage #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianCouples #MarriageEncouragement #FaithAndMarriage #MarriageGrowth #StillHoldingHands #StillHoldingHandsPodcast #ChristCenteredMarriage #HealthyMarriage #MarriageCommunication #MarriageAdvice
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We’re Tim and Chris Peterson, and after four decades of marriage, we’re Still Holding Hands. Not because everything has always been easy—but because we’ve learned to stay connected through every…