In this episode, we recap our month five of marriage blessings and lessons. We share about new opportunities, the importance of paying attention to what happens between asking and receiving, and the fulfillment of serving, while also reflecting on lessons like how silence after conflict speaks loudly, why being proactive beats reactive patterns, and how holding frustration can build resentment. 

We are so thankful for you all!

4 months married and we’re on a roll!

In this month four marriage recap, we share the many joys on this month including Sid’s 25th birthday, traveling, biking, and bonding. We discuss our gratitude for stability, open minds, and “good problems,” while also exploring key lessons like overcoming self-doubt, stopping assumptions, and respecting different conflict-processing styles. Join us for the ride!

In this bonus “What’s the Ward?” segment, we tackle marriage hot takes and respond to a listener’s DM about wanting engagement/marriage after 1.5 years while her boyfriend wants to be in a better job/financial spot first. We dive into clear communication, defining reasonable and measurable goals, avoiding moving goalposts, and discussing timelines without shutting the topic down. We also answer rapid-fire questions on our marriage opinions!

In this episode, we reflect on choosing better habits, managing emotions, and giving each other more grace. We talk about the importance of genuine friendships, pushing through challenges, and balancing contentment with growth. We also share how we’re learning to communicate better, prioritize quality time, and make sacrifices for each other along the way.

In this first bonus episode of the What’s Ward Podcast, we take a deep dive into insecurity, defining it as uncertainty in identity shaped by outside voices, circumstances, and self-talk. We discuss causes such as home-life dynamics, parenting, neglect, abuse, and social media’s unrealistic standards, and share personal experiences. We offer practical strategies like challenging negative thoughts, starting small with believable self-praise, limiting comparison, taking breaks from social media, talking openly, finding purpose, seeking quiet time and prayer, practicing gratitude, and building a firm foundation in identity.

Two months into marriage! What have we learned?In episode two, we share our monthly blessings, including game nights, audiobooks, library cards, and more. We also dive deep into our lessons about sharing our loads, finding solutions “within the bubble”, and getting over emotional waves.Our new posting schedule now includes a bonus segment on the 1st of each month where we will explore topics submitted by our audience!

We’re one month into marriage and we want to bring ya'll along for the ride! In this first episode, we share why we started What’s the Ward: to steward our gifts, document marriage in real time, and share what we’re learning along the way (without pretending to be experts).

We talk about the blessings of our first month, the lessons we’re already learning about communication, personality differences, and giving each other grace. We also get into how we’re merging finances, navigating different money mindsets, and building a budgeting system that works for both of us.