The kiss is such an important part of culture. Everyone remembers their first kiss, and every marriage ceremony concludes with the kissing of the bride. Once married, kissing can certainly be a part of foreplay that leads to physical intimacy. But there are so many other benefits of kissing. Unfortunately, kissing more often seems to decline through the married years. Rusty and Heather share a fun list of 10 benefits of kissing and why couples should continue to take advantage of this intimate act.

The words "I'm sorry" can be so powerful to your spouse. Unfortunately, so many people have trouble saying those words, and some people rarely admit when they are wrong. Rusty and Heather discuss the healing power of an apology, and also 3 problems that may come along with an apology done wrong.

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Protect your marriage at all costs. After experiencing devastation in their own marriage through betrayal, Rusty and Heather learned the danger of not safeguarding their marriage. In this episode, they name some specific "demons" that you can't defeat as long as you enjoy playing with them.

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The first year after a betrayal is crucial. Rusty and Heather discuss steps that they took during the first year after the affair confession that led to a Redeemed Marriage. Even if you are beyond a year out from hurt or betrayal, working through these resources for the next year can move your marriage towards restoration.

The Road to Redemption is a long journey with lots of steps. In the second part of this series, Rusty and Heather share details of the early days after Heather's confession of infidelity. They share things they did right and also things they would have done differently. The blueprint may not be the same for every couple healing from a betrayal, but Rusty and Heather have a story of reconciliation, restoration, and redemption that others can gain insight from.

When an affair or some other betrayal happens in marriage, you find yourself asking "now what?" Very few people talk about their experience, and every situation is different, so it is hard to find a blueprint of next steps. Rusty and Heather have walked the Road to Redemption after an affair, so they at least know what worked for them. In this episode, they openly discuss the very difficult days immediately following Heather's confession of infidelity. They will share the things they got right, and also the things they might should have done differently.

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So many marriages are stuck. So many marriages are settling for mediocrity or even just being roommates. So many marriages are lifeless. Rusty and Heather pull out their list of practical ways to have a life giving marriage. Your marriage can experience a transformation, and it can begin with these steps.

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After a marriage crisis such as an affair, why do couples stay together? How does a faith background affect the decision to stay together? Why do many couples choose to stay together and then settle for a lifeless marriage? Rusty and Heather discuss these questions, and the hope of a transformed marriage.

Anyone that has been hurt knows that certain things can trigger memories associated with that pain. After a painful experience such as infidelity, triggers are usually frequent and intense for quite some time. Although the passing of time helps, triggers can resurface unexpectedly much later. Rusty and Heather battled triggers following their journey through an affair, and they learned quite a few things about fighting and defeating the triggers that threaten to open up old wounds.

The Redeemed Marriage has rolled out a new look. But, there is much more behind the brand than just a new logo and new photos. Rusty and Heather share their re-brand journey, as well as the practical, personal, and spiritual meanings behind the brand. Also, they discuss new marriage resources and several exciting things still to come.