The Jar Podcast | Marriage Counseling, Healthy Communication, Conflict Resolution, Rebuild Trust

Will the competitive wives please stand up?? 

As a former athlete, my competitive nature needed some sort of outlet, and unfortunately, my husband was often it! But just when I thought I was "winning," WE were in fact, losing. 

Listen in for what NOT to do, gain some biblical tools that can help you course-correct an argument, and walk away ready to fight FOR your marriage, not against your husband. 

Loads of Love,

Lydia

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The deep work I did helped for either outcome: together or not. Married or single-mom. I was whole regardless. And you can be, too. Walk through separation or divorce AND experience healing and wholeness? Today I walk you through the three Cs that will help you navigate a broken marriage and separation.

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Loads of Love,

Lydia

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"I'm an introvert. He's an extrovert."

"I'm an early bird. He's a night owl."

"He's a homebody. I'm an outdoor adventure girl."

We are just.so.different!

Ever felt like it's hard to find things in common anymore? You thought you knew him, but these days it feels like he's a stranger.

How do we keep our differences from causing division, resentment or divorce??

Loads of Love,

Lydia

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WIVES, are you sick of repeating yourselves, feeling unheard? Do you sometimes decide to step up and take over, get things done and think "why bother" when things don't get done around the house and he's not helping? Do you find yourself mumbling "SOMEone's gotta do it..." and you stuff your feelings down?

I see you. And I can tell you there are better ways! No more exploding emotionally. No more festering and quiet bitterness growing until anger implodes. Tune in for this ONE solution that I've found to work!

Loads of Love,

Lydia

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You've sinned. You've screwed up. You failed someone you loved. 

But you've repented, turned from your sin, and you've begun healing. You're forgiven and are trying to take steps forward, but comments are still being made. People still stare, glare, whisper, and point. 

You feel the shame and defeat in your gut and the tears brimming in your eyes. How do you move forward when others keep throwing your dirt back in your face? How do you heal when the hurt is still very real?

Listen in to this 3 Step Strategic Plan based on the Word of God that will help you combat shame and win the battle the Lord's way.

Loads of Love,

Lydia

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Stop the scrolling. 

Put the wine down.

Turn off Netflix.

I know, I know. Your marriage is not what you'd like it to look like right now, and you're wallowing in hopelessness. It's just too heavy and too big to deal with--and why are you always the one to have to "deal with" it or work on it or care anyway? 

Get UNstuck, exchange your spirit of heaviness, and walk away empowered with this ONE simple, Biblical, solution.

Loads of Love,

Lydia

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Ever comforted your crying child as they list their fears before bed and not been sure what to say? Or maybe they had a tough day at school, and you feel tongue-tied. Or maybe it's worse. Maybe your family is separated or divorced, and you feel completely helpless to help them through their hard feelings.

Mama, don't reinvent the wheel! God's Words are right there, available, and POWERFUL. If His Word is living and active, then girl, *activate* them over your children and watch Holy Spirit move.

Come on, Mama Bears, it's time to fight for and pray scripture over our kids.

Loads of Love,

Lydia

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Divorce. Separation. Abuse. Miscarriage. Loss. Death. Destruction. Natural Disasters. You name it, it's bad and it's happening to good people. WHY? 

Have you ever asked God why these things happen? When life doesn't go as planned and expectations are shattered, how do you go from anger, anxiety, and all the "what if" questions to a solid, sure "even so" faith? 

Tune in to today's episode to learn the 5 Steps that will help you grow through your grief and shift your mindset to where you are at peace with whatever comes your way to where you can say "it is well with my soul."

Loads of Love,

Lydia

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