Should I be forced into an arranged marriage? Among some cultures, the idea of arranged marriage is still very common. Although we may not see it playing out to the same extent in Australia, the mentality is certainly here. In this video, Simon shares some important points to consider before agreeing to an arranged marriage or from dismissing it as foolish altogether.

In this episode, Simon and Madeleine discuss the power words have in transforming a relationship. They share practical insights and personal examples to highlight the positive effect of affirming words and the importance of being intentional about how you communicate. 

Do Catholics worship Mary? Does praying to saints take away from Christ’s role as the One Mediator? In this episode, Simon sits down with Catholic apologist Tim Staples to break down these common questions. Together, they explore why praying to Mary and the saints is not only biblical but also deepens our relationship with Christ.If you’ve ever wondered how saints can hear our prayers or if intercession contradicts God’s authority, this episode is for you!

How do I get my husband to initiate more?

In this episode, Simon reveals how Satan is hell-bent on encouraging men to become more passive and women to become more controlling, which is destructive to a healthy marriage. If you are a wife asking this question, find out how you could be a major reason why your husband is failing to initiate and what you can do to encourage him to initiate more!

In this episode, Madeleine interviews Dr Monique Ruberu, a Catholic Napro Technology trained Pro Life Ob/Gyn. She shares her knowledge and wisdom on Women's healthcare and fertility. 

Dr Monique's passion for this topic is contagious as she shares about her upcoming plans to release an online course that gives everyone access to vital knowledge about Napro Technology and fertility. 

Fertility Solved Online Course

Dr Monique Ruberu's website

Rising with Roses Conversion Story (available on Amazon)

Dr Monique's YouTube Channel

Fertility Solved FB support group

Doesn't romance and passion die after marriage? Only if you let it I say!  A key to ensuring your love continues to grow after marriage is for the couple to remember their love story. Here is a fun date idea that you can do with your spouse tonight that will inject some romance and passion into your marriage!

In this episode, Simon and Madeleine interview Mike and Alicia Hernon, founders of The Messy Family Project. 

Mike and Alicia give great advice on many topics from how to deal with two worlds coming together in the early stages of marriage to adjusting to a new baby! For more information on The Messy Family Project, visit their website.

What’s wrong with sleeping around until I meet the person I want to settle down with? In this video, Simon comes at this question from four different angles, showing the underlying problem with this mentality, the difference between love and lust, the kind of person you want to be and how your future spouse might feel about this promiscuous lifestyle.

Link to How to Date With Passion and Purpose course: https://fireup.kartra.com/page/Wq199

In this episode Simon and Madeleine discuss how art can enhance family prayer in the home. This podcast was sponsored by Kate Capato, founder of Visual Grace - www.visualgrace.org. Check out her amazing Sacred Art and fill your home with beauty! 

Challenge for the week:

Simon - Look for God's beauty in the small things

Madeleine - Set up a prayer space and have a look at the Visual Grace website

Show Notes: 

1. Sacred Artwork: Home, by Kate Capato - https://www.visualgrace.org/portfolio-item/home/

2. St Augustine, Confessions:

Late have I love You, O Beauty so ancient and so new; late have I loved You! For behold You were within me, and I outside. You called, you shouted, and you broke through my deafness. You flashed, you shone, and you dispelled my blindness. You breathed your fragrance on me; I drew in breath and now I pant for you. I have tasted you, now I hunger and thirst for more.

Is it possible to become such a catch, that you will be left on the shelf because you were too good for everyone? In this episode, Simon will share the importance of having high standards, how as a Christian you are never alone and the importance of living singleness with humility!