Why is it so hard to say "I'm Sorry?"

In marriage you inevitably encounter trials of many kinds and you have to figure out the right way to overcome it and move forward.  What we have learned in nine years is that one of the absolute best ways to start the healing process after a conflict is to say those two words.

Listen and hear whether Heather or Griffin is better at saying "I'm sorry" to the other.  And hear what a good apology actually sounds like and why you may not be doing it right in your marriage.  

Thank you for taking this journey with us!  We hope to strengthen your marriage one conversation at a time.  And don't forget to check out more resources at RealMarriagePodcast.com.

Do you feel like your marriage could be more sexy?

The word sexy means a few different things.  Yes, it has to do with the romantic aspect of your relationship but it's bigger than that.  Every couple wants to keep their marriage interesting and exciting.  None of us want our marriage to fall into a systematic routine without anything spontaneous.  We want it to continue to be more and more exciting! So, how can we keep our marriage sexy?

Listen and hear what Griffin and Heather think is the sexiest part of each other.  It's not what you may think!  And hear different ways they try to make sure their marriage stays interesting and exciting. 

Thank you for taking this journey with us!  We hope to strengthen your marriage one conversation at a time.  And don't forget to check out more resources at RealMarriagePodcast.com.

You asked and we answered.

We received some incredible and personal questions from our listeners.  From dealing with petty fights, to finding closure and healing from our miscarriages and how to know when it's time to make the next big step in life together, we answer it all.

Listen and hear Heather and Griffin talk in detail about what they do in their free time.  And hear why learning how to grieve is an important way to move forward through difficulties in your marriage.  

Thank you for taking this journey with us!  We hope to strengthen your marriage one conversation at a time.  And don't forget to check out more resources at RealMarriagePodcast.com.

How well do you make decisions?

You may have heard the quote that "life is a series of choices" and that couldn't be more true.  The older we get and the longer we are married the more significant our decisions are. Every decision you make impacts your spouse, your children and your future.

Listen and hear Heather and Griffin grade each other on their decision making skills.  Also, hear four practical and insightful ways to avoid making bad decisions as a couple.  

Thank you for taking this journey with us!  We hope to strengthen your marriage one conversation at a time.  And don't forget to check out more resources at RealMarriagePodcast.com.

How well do you recover from a fight?

Maybe it takes longer than you would like.  Or, maybe your arguments continue to get louder and more hurtful and you aren't experiencing any kind of recovery.  If fights and arguments are unavoidable (which is the reality) then how can we learn to recover better after we have them? 

In this episode Griffin and Heather share candidly about some of their most memorable fights and how they have learned to recover from them.  You will also hear some practical "do's and don'ts" to make sure your marriage learns how to recover well.  

Thank you for taking this journey with us!  We hope to strengthen your marriage one conversation at a time.  And don't forget to check out more resources at RealMarriagePodcast.com!

What does it mean to have a Christ-centered marriage?

At the heart of Griffin and Heather's marriage is a pursuit of something bigger than themselves.  The desire to have their relationship with Christ at the core of everything they do has changed everything for them.

It's what provides a solid foundation in each of their lives.  It creates a joy for them that nothing else could produce.  It is the most powerful aspect of their marriage.  

Listen and hear how Heather and Griffin got to the point where they desired a Christ-centered marriage.  You will also hear how they practically approach this pursuit everyday and Griffin shares how much pressure it takes off of him as a husband and father.

Thank you for taking this journey with us!  We hope to strengthen your marriage one conversation at a time.  And don't forget to check out more resources at RealMarriagePodcast.com!

It has taken over!

Social media and technology are such a big part of the fabric of our lives now.  We rely on it, we enjoy it and we run to it often.  The average American spends six hours a day watching television and over two hours a day on social media.

While there are many positives to tech and social media they also create challenges not only for us as individuals but also for our entire family dynamic. 

Listen and hear how Heather and Griffin have navigated the good and the bad of technology.  Hear why Heather has decided to "put her phone to bed" at night and what they believe a healthy approach can look like for you, your marriage and your family.  

Thank you for taking this journey with us!  We hope to strengthen your marriage one conversation at a time.  And don't forget to check out more resources at RealMarriagePodcast.com!

Everyone has baggage.

You can call it burdens, our past, habits, whatever you may label it as but each of us carries something we wish we didn't have to.

As a married couple you notice that baggage can create challenges within your marriage.  It can also be the unknown cause of why you face difficulties within your relationship as well. 

What if you created a dynamic in your marriage where as a spouse you helped lighten the load for your significant other with whatever they are carrying?  What if you decided to see it as your honor to help your spouse find victory in overcoming the baggage they may be dealing with?

Listen and hear how Heather and Griffin have tackled their own personal baggage through their marriage.  You will hear how challenging it has been but how rewarding it can be to fight through it together. 

Thank you for taking this journey with us!  We hope to strengthen your marriage one conversation at a time.  And don't forget to check out more resources at RealMarriagePodcast.com!

What will be different this year? 

We always jump into the new year with a fresh and rejuvenated mindset for our lives.  We set goals, look to make strides and improve in all kinds of areas of our lives.  It’s no different with our marriage.  We felt and experienced many things in 2019 and want to use those to move you forward in a better way in 2020.

In the first episode of season two Heather and Griffin talk about three words that will help your marriage this year.  If you choose to implement even one of these into your marriage on a consistent basis you will see positive growth between you and your spouse this year.  

Thank you for taking this journey with us!  We hope to strengthen your marriage one conversation at a time.  And don't forget to check out more resources at RealMarriagePodcast.com!

What if one habit could change your marriage for the better?

For us we needed to find a way to communicate more consistently.  With how busy life is because of work, kids and all that encompasses our lives we found that if we weren't intentional about connecting and communicating with each other it probably wouldn't happen.  It definitely wouldn't happen to the level we needed it to.

Maybe you have been there before in your own marriage.  Having trouble talking, making decisions and getting on the same page.

In part two, we talk more about our monthly habit called "Look Back, Look Ahead" where we gather together for a specific time at the end of each month to reflect and dream about what is coming ahead.

This week's episode focuses on the power of dreaming together for the future.  Hear how incredible it has been to have a consistent time to open up about the future of our marriage, work, family and everything in between.

Thank you for taking this journey with us!  We hope to strengthen your marriage one conversation at a time.  And don't forget to check out more resources at RealMarriagePodcast.com!