Have you ever thought of you  and your spouse having a God given purpose? Have you taken the time to think and plan out your vision as a couple? Have you considered living purpose focused instead of problem focused? 

On this episode we talk about becoming Marriage Coaches through Married With a Purpose and what living out vision in our life means to us. We pray it inspires you to dream big and start living into what God has for each and every one of you!

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We are thrilled to bring you this interview on today's episode. This is a couple that is passionate about helping you enjoy the journey of marriage. They are podcasters, authors, and counselors. Don't miss it as they share some of their story, their ministry, and how God has shown up in both of their lives in incredible ways. Follow them on their Podcast and social media by clicking below.

https://expeditionmarriage.org/

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Did you know that you make on average 35,000 decisions a day?? Those add up to some monumental life altering daily choices. Just as many small steps in the wrong direction can destroy your marriage, we know that many small steps in the right direction can save it. And we want you to start thinking about those small steps, and the direction you are going. On this episode we discuss some little, some not so little, and some major crossroads every person is faced with. They ultimately determine the person you become and the marriage you will have. 

Will you choose this or that...

We encourage you to lean into Jesus' strength and not your own and learn to practice the pause.

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We live in a culture today that minimizes the value of sex. Everyone is encouraged to follow their heart, do what makes them feel good, and get it all out before getting married. Ultimately, we live in a culture that is practicing for divorce. However, the value of sex can truly be seen in how culture shifts it's perspective on infidelity. In that case, you are told how valuable sex is. We are told that if this ever happens, someone can never change. The lie of "Once a cheater, always a cheater," is a rallying cry. 

We encourage you, please pay attention. Don't devalue something your whole life, only to value it once it has been broken. Don't allow for the small steps in the wrong direction to lead you down roads you never imagined going. 

Protect your sexuality, protect your eyes, protect your marriage bed....because it does matter. And also remember that our God is big enough to cover every mistake that has ever been made. You can lean into Him for healing and for reconciliation. 

Romans 12:1-2 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. 

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Grief and stress can wreak havoc emotionally and physically. We recently lost our grandfather and on today's episode we discuss what that has looked like for us in the middle of the grieving process. In addition, we talk about what grieving looked like while we walked through infidelity and the divorce process. 

There are several things we want you to remember from this episode.

Remember that grief comes in waves. Allow yourself to experience all that comes with that...and above all, we encourage you to walk that road of healing with Jesus. 

Psalm 9:9 says "The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble."

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We have rarely been this vulnerable on an episode before, but we want you to know we are committed to being real, honest, and open about our lives. We are walking through a difficult season of letting go of someone we dearly love, and it causes you to look at the brevity of life. It brings into clear focus the things that really matter, and the things that are distracting us from them. We encourage you on this episode to examine your life, your time, your relationship with Christ, and be sure that the dash on your gravestone is filled with beautiful things.

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We were so thrilled to have special guests, Javier & Shannan Labrador from 24/7 marriage on this episode. They share their story and how they have left everything they have known to be on mission to help marriages. DON'T MISS THIS! They are passionate about restoring hope, redeeming stories, and building stronger marriages. Come and hear their mission and the story that has brought them to where they are today. Be sure to follow them on social media and their Podcast. They also have many resources to help your marriage grow!

FIND THEM HERE! https://www.247marriage.org/letsgo

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Every person experiences seasons where they are running on empty. It's important (whether you are in that season, or before you get there) to ask yourself some important questions to help you navigate. 

The process of what brings life can be different for each person, but we know that no matter what, Jesus will bring you life. He is ready to carry your burdens.

We also know that having someone to share those burdens with (both physically and verbally) matters. 

Learn to create space...both for what drains you, and sustains you. 

Matthew 11:28-30Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.”

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1st Corinthians 13:4-7 gives us a beautiful description of what love truly is... Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

It is easy to look at this verse and see where your spouse has "failed" you in love. However, we want to encourage you to look at this list closely. Take the time to pick out one thing that you know YOU need to work on. Pick the area that sticks out to you the most from these attributes.

Our challenge this week is to take one practical step to begin to work on that area in your life. This doesn't have to be complicated and don't try to work on them all at once. Understand that when we choose to follow Jesus, we are in a sanctification (process of being made holy) our whole faith journey. You won't do any of this perfectly this side of heaven, but we should all want to grow more like Jesus every day. 

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Have you ever been in a boat or in the ocean and you started drifting but didn’t realize it? Before you know it, you find yourself not going in the right direction or further from shore than you intended.

This same drifting happens in relationships….both with God and your spouse.  We want you to have things in place to help you recognize and to correct when drift happens.

Ways to avoid/recognize drift...

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