The Mustard Seed Marriage Podcast

In this special Easter episode of The Mustard Seed Marriage Podcast, Brittanie explores how the resurrection of Jesus Christ speaks directly into the heart of marriage. Through a biblical lens, she unpacks how Easter is not just a story of hope—but a powerful invitation to restoration, renewal, and new beginnings in your relationship.

From navigating seasons of distance, repeated conflict, or unresolved hurt, to learning what it truly means to “die to self” in marriage, this episode offers both spiritual encouragement and practical steps for growth. You’ll also walk away with simple, intentional ways to celebrate Easter as a couple—inviting God into the areas of your marriage that need fresh life.

If your relationship feels stuck, strained, or simply in need of a reset, this episode is a reminder that what feels broken is never beyond redemption. Resurrection hope is available—not just for your faith, but for your marriage too.

For more information about Brittanie or to schedule a free 15 minute consultation, please visit her website at www.mustardseedchristiancounseling.com.

And for more mental health & marriage tips, please check out the Mustard Seed Counseling Blog by clicking on the Blog tab at the top of the page, on the website.

Depression can quietly shape the dynamics of a marriage, leaving both spouses feeling confused, overwhelmed, or alone—especially within Christian spaces where mental health is often misunderstood. In this episode of The Mustard Seed Marriage Podcast, Brittanie Mills, LMFT, takes a compassionate and biblical look at depression in marriage.

You’ll learn what depression can really look like in a relationship, how Scripture reveals that even faithful believers wrestled with deep emotional pain, and practical, Christ-centered ways couples can walk through these difficult seasons together. Whether you’re personally struggling or supporting your spouse, this episode offers hope, clarity, and encouragement: depression does not define your faith—or your marriage.

To learn more about Brittanie or to schedule a free 15 minute consultation, please visit her website at www.mustardseedchristiancounseling.com.

For more mental health & marriage tips, please check out the Mustard Seed Counseling Blog, by clicking on the Blog tab at the top of the page at www.mustardseedchristiancounseling.com.

Mental health struggles don’t disappear when we say “I do.” In this episode of The Mustard Seed Marriage Podcast, Brittanie Mills, LMFT, discusses how anxiety, depression, trauma, and burnout can affect Christian marriages—and why struggling with mental health does not mean your faith or your marriage is failing. Through the lens of Scripture and the biblical model of Christ and the Church, Brittanie explores how spouses can support one another with empathy, compassion, and Christ-centered love. If you or your spouse are navigating mental health challenges, this episode offers encouragement, practical insight, and hope for walking through difficult seasons together.

And come back over the next few weeks, as I delve further into how to manage Depression, Anxiety, and ADHD in a Christian marriage.  Each of these will be featured in  their own episode.

If  you are interested in learning more about me or my practice, or if you're interested in scheduling a free 15 minute consultation, please visit my website at www.mustardseedchristiancounseling.com

And for more mental health & marriage tips, please check out the Mustard Seed Counseling Blog by clicking on the Blog tab at the top of my website.

In this powerful episode of The Mustard Seed Marriage Podcast, Brittanie explores spiritual warfare in Christian marriage and the subtle ways the enemy works to create division between husbands and wives. Grounded in Bible passages like 1 Peter 5:8 and Ephesians 6:12, this conversation reminds couples of one essential truth: your spouse is not your enemy — but there is an enemy.

You’ll learn how spiritual warfare often shows up as disconnection, irritability, miscommunication, pride, comparison, exhaustion, and lingering bitterness — and how to discern the difference between spiritual resistance and personal responsibility. Brittanie also offers practical, faith-based tools to help couples shift from “me vs. you” to “us vs. the problem,” pray together out loud, put on the Armor of God, and close vulnerable access points in their relationship.

If you’ve been feeling distant, discouraged, or simply weary in your marriage, this episode will equip and encourage you to fight the right battle — together.

To learn more about Brittanie or to schedule a free 15 minute consultation, please visit her website at www.mustardseedchristiancouseling.com.

For more mental health & marriage tips, please check out the Mustard Seed Counseling Blog at here.

When trust is broken, many couples wonder: Is it too late for us?

In this powerful final episode of the Marriage Transitions Series, Brittanie talks about what it really takes to rebuild after a rupture. Whether your marriage has been impacted by betrayal, broken trust, emotional distance, addiction, secrecy, or a painful season of disconnection, this episode offers hope, clarity, and a path forward.

You’ll learn:

What “rupture” really means in marriage

The three essential elements of rebuilding trust

How to restore emotional safety through transparency, honesty, and consistency

Why healing takes time—and how to navigate the forgiveness process

When it’s time to seek professional support

Grounded in both clinical insight and biblical truth, this conversation reminds couples that restoration is possible. With intention, humility, and God’s grace, broken places can become the foundation for a stronger, deeper connection.

Download the Rebuilding Together Worksheet to begin your next steps toward healing.

If you’re ready for support, couples counseling is available for clients in Tennessee, California, South Carolina, and Florida.

And if you are the person who has had or is having an affair in your marriage, please consider reaching out to therapist Claudia Delgado at www.affairrecoverycounseling.com.

Healthy marriages aren’t built by avoiding hard seasons—they’re built by walking through them together.

Marriage Through Illness, Aging, and Caregiving

Health challenges can dramatically alter roles, routines, and expectations in marriage. In this episode, Brittanie speaks to couples navigating illness, aging, or caregiving and the emotional toll that often follows.

This episode offers space for grief, encouragement for caregivers, and reminders that vulnerability and support are essential—not weaknesses.

Download the Marriage & Health Transition Guide here.

If you're interested in marriage counseling, please visit my website at www.mustardseedchristiancounseling.com to schedule a free 15 minute consultation.

If you'd like more mental health & marriage tips, please visit the Mustard Seed Counseling Blog on my website.

Marriage During Midlife Transitions

Midlife often brings reflection, reevaluation, and change. In this episode, Brittanie discusses how identity shifts, evolving dreams, and changing priorities can either distance couples—or deepen intimacy.

This conversation invites couples to normalize growth, share their evolving needs, and intentionally choose connection in the middle years of marriage.

To download the Midlife Marriage Check-In Worksheet, please click here.

For more information about Brittanie or to schedule a free 15 minute consultation, please visit the website at www.mustardseedchristiancounseling.com.

And for more mental health & marriage tips, please check out the Mustard Seed Counseling Blog, which can be found by clicking the Blog tab at the top of the website at www.mustardseedchristiancounseling.com

Stress doesn’t stay contained—it spills into marriage. In this episode, Brittanie breaks down how chronic stress and burnout impact connection, communication, and emotional safety.

With practical tools and compassionate reframes, this episode helps couples move from blame to understanding and from exhaustion to grace during heavy seasons.

If you'd like to download the Couples Stress & Connection Worksheet, click here.

For more information about Brittanie or to schedule a free 15 minute consultation, please visit her website at www.mustardseedchristiancounseling.com.

For more mental health & marriage tips, please check out The Mustard Seed Counseling Blog by clicking on the Blog tab at the top of the website at www.mustardseedchristiancounseling.com.

How Parenthood Changes Your Marriage

Becoming parents changes everything—including your marriage. In this episode, Brittanie explores how couples often shift into survival mode after kids and what it takes to protect connection during the parenting years.

You’ll hear encouragement around shared responsibility, emotional connection, and why investing in your marriage is one of the greatest gifts you can give your children.

To download the Marriage Maintenance for Parents Worksheet, please click here.

To learn more about couples counseling with Brittanie, or to schedule a free 15 minute consultation, please visit her website at www.mustardseedchristiancounseling.com 

For more mental health & marriage tips, please check out the Mustard Seed Counseling Blog by clicking here.

The early years of marriage can be surprising, stretching, and confusing—even when you’re deeply committed. In this episode, Brittanie talks about the transition from wedding vows to everyday life, including unmet expectations, conflict styles, and learning how to grow together instead of drifting apart.  She provides Scriptural support and examples.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Is this normal?”—this conversation is for you.

If you'd like a copy of the "Early Marriage Transitions" Worksheet, mentioned in today's episode, click here.

To learn more about your podcast host, Brittanie Mills, or to schedule a free 15 minute counseling consultation, please visit her website at www.mustardseedchristiancounseling.com.  You can also visit her website to listen to previous episodes of this podcast, just click on the Podcasts tab at the top of the page.

For mor mental health & marriage tips, please check out the Mustard Seed Counseling Blog by clicking here.