Dr. Baker shares her expertise on how understanding and managing our nervous systems can transform the way we connect with our spouses, handle conflict, and build a stronger, more resilient relationship.
It’s the husband’s turn! If you caught episode 31, What Wives really Want, well then, this episode is giving the husbands a voice! We’re having a chat today about what’s important to men.
In today’s episode, Chris and Jamie have a candid chat about the lens of success and failure that men often look at life through. We’re giving the wives a peek into the hearts and minds of many husbands who carry the burden and desire of being able to fix everything and be seen as successful.
In light of the upcoming divorce of Bill & Melinda Gates, we just had to talk about this subject, the trend of the gray divorce.
Tune in today to hear what it is that women truly desire and check and see if you relate as a wife, or if as a husband it sounds like you need to check in with your wife to see how you’re doing!
Today’s episode is the final one in the Ready, Set, Grow series. We’re talking off the cuff about our own 27-year journey of growing old together. We hope you join us today as we share the flaws we each had to overcome, and what it took for us to get to a place where growing old together led us to deeper love and connection.
Join us for part 4 in the 5 part Ready, Set, Grow series where we’re talking about the impacts that come from the home you’ve been raised in.
Today’s episode is part 3 in the Ready, Set, Grow series. We’re talking all about the seeds that fall from your marriage into the lives of your children. Those seeds can be healthy and filled with love, conflict resolution, kindness, and good communication, or they can be unhealthy ones filled with criticism, strife, impatience, or mediocrity.
God wants you to have more than a mediocre marriage. He wants you to break free from mediocrity because it does not represent who He is or how He loves His bride, the church.
Is your home emotionally healthy? Would you know how to identify it if it wasn’t?
Whether it’s a new job, moving to a new city, starting a family, or any other life transition, change is inevitable. But how we handle these changes can make all the difference in our marriages.
Join us for part 2 of the Ready, Set, Grow 5 part series as we discuss how to deal with change. We’re going to help you learn the best ways to handle change so you can not only just go through it, but also grow through it.
Not all marriage counselors start out in healthy marriages, especially when they started before they were counselors and when they were far from God. On this episode, we’re sharing the good, the bad, and the downright ugly of our marriage story hoping along the way you’ll see the goodness of God and the hope of healing.
We’re kicking off a new 5 part spring series called “Ready, Set, Grow”, and today we’re talking about the powerful impact husbands have in the home and why they just might need to grow out of and move away from their passive ways.
In today’s episode, we’re going to be sharing what you all said your best advice was. You’ll get to hear our thoughts and see if you’ve been applying any of this wisdom in your own marriage. Come join us!
Who doesn’t love America’s favorite DIY couple Chip & Joanna Gaines? Not only are they creators of some spectacular before and afters, but they’re also well-loved for their awe-inspiring relationship.
Spring has almost sprung and we don’t know about you, but that makes us want to clean! It’s a season of making all things new, and we want that to include your marriage. Join us on this episode as we help you know what the steps are to spring clean your marriage with the same intention you open your windows and clean your house!
Are you feeling STRESSED OUT? Well, if you’re undergoing some extra stress, that means your marriage is too. And today, we’re going to talk about all that stress and shed some light on the potential damage it can cause you and your marriage if left unmanaged.
Join us today for the final episode in the 4 part series on How to L.O.V.E. Your Way through Conflict. In today’s episode, we’re talking about evaluating the interests of both you and your spouse so you can achieve a win/win in your marriage.
Today’s episode is part 3 in our 4 part series on How to L.O.V.E. your Way Through Conflict. We’re talking about how devaluing your spouse can be one of the quickest ways to derail a conversation and turn it into conflict. When you learn how to value your spouse it’s much easier to stay engaged and come to a resolution.
This episode is part 2 of the “How to L.O.V.E. your Way through Conflict” 4 part series. Today we’re talking about really honing in on what’s going on with your spouse by the way they react or respond to you or what you’ve said or done.
This episode is the first of our L.O.V.E. series where we break down love in an acronym to help you be able to LOVE your way through conflict. In this episode, we’ll be sharing the value and the impact of what it means to truly listen to one another in your marriage.
Have you ever been disappointed as a couple? Is your marriage going how you expected it to go? Have you endured a job loss or a health crisis, or are you dealing with something that you never thought you’d have to? You don’t have to let the disappointments of life derail your marriage.
Did you know that your mindset can powerfully influence the health of your marriage? It can be the deciding factor in whether your marriage grows stagnant or flourishes.
Join us on the podcast today as we share the truth about married sex and all the reasons to be having it. We’re also including some pretty astounding stats on porn that you need to hear!
Join us for our final episode of the Communication Killers & their Kryptonite as we discuss the deeper problems with Expectations and Assumptions, and help you navigate your way out of them.
Part 2 of Communication Killers and Their Kryptonite Series – Words are powerful, but they’re certainly not everything when it comes to communication. In today’s episode, we want to be sure you know how to get the biggest bang for your buck when it comes to communicating with your spouse.
Have you ever wondered how important learning your spouse’s love language is? In this episode, we’re sharing about the good and the potential not-so-good of the Five Love Languages if they’re misused.
Listen in today to learn several more valid reasons why you should get your eyes off your spouse and onto yourself if you want to see a change in your marriage.
Some seasons of marriage can be emotionally exhausting, but this exhaustion should never become the norm. Your marriage is designed to add value to your life, not to constantly take from it.
Join us for Part 1 of the 3-part “Communication Killers & Their Kryptonite” series as we talk about 3 dead ends to communication. But don’t worry, we won’t leave you hanging, we’ve got the kryptonite to help take away their power and get your communication skills up to speed!
In this episode, we’re bringing our most popular Instagram posts to you. We’re going unscripted to talk about what resonated most with couples and take them one step further.
In this episode, we’re bringing our most popular Instagram posts to you. We’re going unscripted to talk about what resonated most with couples and take them one step further.
In this episode, we took some of the most common deathbed regrets and discussed how to avoid having them in your marriage. If you want a life and a marriage without regrets, listen to part 2 of this series.
When you get to the end of your life, will you be able to say that you have no regrets when it comes to your marriage?
In today’s episode, we’re talking about the importance of remembering—remembering the past year as a couple, remembering the struggles, the fun and most importantly remembering God’s faithfulness through it all.
Are you grateful for your spouse? They don’t always make it easy, do they? But did you know there’s a lot of science behind what gratitude does to your brain and mental health? There are also big impacts it can make on your marriage.
In this episode, we’re sharing the differences between peace-making and peace-faking. Don’t miss this episode if you have a strong drive for peace!
Are you an empty nest mom or an adult daughter trying to make everyone happy this Christmas?
Weekends are meant for relaxation and rejuvenation, yet you may be finding yourself entangled in arguments, ruining your precious time off.
Today’s show is the first part of a two-part series on Gratefulness. And oh, what a time we live in for living with an attitude of gratitude. If you can pull off walking in gratefulness during this season, you will surely be recognized as someone who is set apart!
In this thought-provoking episode, we dive into the art of apologizing, discussing the balance between making amends and unintentionally undermining the sincerity of the apology.
In this straight-talking episode, we discuss the journey of healing and renewal as we explore the delicate process of rebuilding trust in a marriage.
In relationships, assumptions can be like silent assassins, lurking in the shadows, undermining connection, and wreaking havoc on the bond in your marriage.
Life is full of ups and downs, and even the strongest marriages can hit a rough patch. If you’ve found yourselves in a marriage funk, don’t fret— hang on, we’re here to pull you out!
Join us for this episode as we explore the art of rediscovering and nurturing the love that initially brought you together.
It’s impossible to have a God-centered marriage without scripture being alive and well in your marriage. Believe it or not, there are more Bible verses that can apply to your marriage than just those read at your wedding or often heard from the pulpit.
Tune in today and find out as we talk about 4 things that might be making that 7-year, or perhaps that 2-year, 10-year, or even 20-year itch a problem in your marriage. Oh, and don’t worry, we will help you know what to do and give you some strategies to keep those nasty itches from popping up in the first place!
Unfortunately, it’s quite possible for two people living under the same roof and sharing a life together to feel completely alone. If you long for togetherness and oneness in your marriage, you don’t want to miss this episode, where we share everything you need to create oneness in your marriage.
Do you ever wonder how well your marriage could hold up under trial? Maybe you’re under trial now and are unsure if you’ll make it.
In this episode, we’re talking about the reasons why growing in marriage is a must, as well as how to know the difference between encouraging and enabling one another.
We all want a strong marriage, but that doesn’t mean we know how to build one. On this episode of Building a Strong Marriage, we’re sharing the exact building blocks you’ll need to make sure your marriage has a firm foundation that will be able to withstand any storm.
Join us for this episode, where we’ll discuss the telltale signs that you’ve reached the point where “busy” has become “too busy.” It’s time to stop letting your marriage and family take the hit from a jam-packed calendar.
We’re asking each other a specific question, “What do you think we do that keeps our marriage alive?” Tune in to hear our individual answers, and then keep listening to find out what we both agree are the things that will do the opposite and kill your love.
What gets in the way of connecting with our spouse more than anything nowadays? Technology, mainly our cell phones. They keep us attached to the outside world way more than they help us stay connected to our spouse. Join us today as we chat about the specific ways our phones can wreak havoc in our marriages, and then find out how we can use them for good!
Have you or your spouse ever gotten into hot water with each other? Chances are it’s because someone said something that they shouldn’t have. We’ve all been there a time or two, but today we want to help prevent you from falling into the same trap again.
In today’s episode, we’re talking about the power of praying for your spouse. Prayer is one of the most impactful things you can do for them, and also for you and your marriage!
Do you expect things from your spouse? Do you ever wonder if you should or not? Well, in this episode, we are talking about 3 common expectations that couples have that might be causing some struggle in their marriages.
If you and your spouse seek to strengthen and protect your marriage by fighting against the Enemy, this episode is for you. We share invaluable insights and actionable advice to help you maintain your love, trust, and unity.
You’ve probably heard about the consequences of divorce, but have you ever thought that if there are consequences of divorce, there must be benefits of marriage?
Have you ever been caught in a cycle of disagreements where you never find a resolution and one or both of you are so sure of your rightness that there’s no room for listening to the other’s side or perspective? But what if there was a more loving way to disagree?
Has your sex life or romantic life fizzled? Are you wondering how in the world you can ever keep those sparks alive with all the busyness, work, parenting, or stress? Well, you want to join us on this episode as we give you some practical ways to keep those sparks alive for years to come!
Is your marriage lacking joy? When is the last time you’ve done something fun just because? How long has it been since you’ve chosen joy or even chosen to rejoice in a hard season? If you’re like most couples, it’s probably been a while.
If you’re living with a grumpy spouse, you know how frustrating it can be. It’s really hard to not walk on eggshells around your beloved grump, but doing that is not helping them or you!
Have you ever wondered if any of the problems in your marriage would cause your marriage to end? In this episode, we will be sharing our thoughts, as Christian Counselors, on what others have determined to be signs your marriage is over.
Have you ever wondered if any of the problems in your marriage would cause your marriage to end? In this episode, we will be sharing our thoughts, as Christian Counselors, on what others have determined to be signs your marriage is over.
If we offered you a bowl of stew, would you give us your entire inheritance, assuming you were left a whole lot? Of course not! Before you go judging, check out this episode to see if you might be making some bad trades yourself in your marriage.
Join us for Part 2 of this two-part series as we help you uncover those sins of erosion in your marriage that may be deceiving you into thinking that they’re not a big deal while slowly but surely they eat away at your marriage.
Would you be able to identify the sins that are in your marriage if you were asked what they were? Many people would struggle with this question, and that’s because so many of these sins get brushed off as normal or no big deal, but the truth is, sin is sin, and God wants it out of your marriage and your life.
If any form of pain has entered your marriage, then you’ll know that it’s sometimes hard to forgive. You’ll also know that it can be even harder to move forward in that forgiveness.
So who do you put first? That decision may not be as difficult as you think. In fact, if you want to know how you can do BOTH, then listen to this episode today!
A common complaint we hear in the marriage ministry field is that husbands aren’t praying with their wives. With something as powerful as prayer, it begs the question, why not?
If you’ve ever had the difficult thought about what you would do if you ever lost your spouse, you’re not alone. The downside to being in love is sometimes the immense fear that can come with it. Great love and great grief often travel together..
Are there things you’re withholding in marriage? Do you feel like your marriage could be more connected or go a little deeper? If so, this episode will help you gain clarity and find encouragement as we continue our conversation on things you should be sharing with one another.
Is there ever anything you hold back from your spouse? Or do you ever feel they’re holding things back from you? In this episode, we’re sharing with you what we think you should be sharing with one another. Join us for this casual but impactful marriage-changing conversation.
Listen in on this episode to make sure you have the proper definition and that you’re using this amazing influence over your husband for his good, the good of your marriage, and for God’s glory.
Negative thoughts can not only take over your life but also the health of your marriage. Tune in to this episode to examine your thought life and find out what you can do about these negative thoughts that leave you drained and stressed out.
When you stood at the altar and said your vows, do you think you really knew what you were saying? Did you have anything in mind for what the worse of the better or worse would look like?
Tune in to this episode if you want to understand your defensive spouse so you can help them understand that you’re truly not out to get them and that they don’t need to protect themselves from you.
Having a spouse who doesn’t easily share with you can be challenging. It can feel so personal and make you wonder why they don’t want to talk to you or maybe why they don’t trust you enough to share with you. It might surprise you to know that often their lack of sharing has nothing to do with you!
Do you ever wonder if great sex and intimacy will still be possible once the kids are grown and out of the house? The answer is YES! But maybe you’re finding yourself in the empty nest, and it’s feeling a lot emptier in the bedroom, and you need some hope.
On today’s episode we’re having a real chat about how to keep your romance alive during these childrearing years.
Are you struggling in your marriage and unsure if it’s time to call it quits or not? While divorce can be biblical and can be protective, it’s not meant for every situation. There are many marriage problems that can be fixed and redeemed, so before you decide to pull the plug on your marriage, give this episode a listen and see if there might be another solution.
It’s very likely that you have a bunch of little habits in your life that are shaping your marriage that you may not even be aware of. Join us on this episode to learn new and intentional habits for your marriage, habits that will help it become the marriage you desire.
“My husband isn’t a spiritual leader.” “He never prays with me.” “He won’t do a devotion with the kids or me.” Listen in as we talk about personalities, giftedness, growth, and how they all matter when it comes to spiritual leadership.
Join us for part 2 of the Ready, Set, Grow 5 part series as we discuss how to deal with change. We’re going to help you learn the best ways to handle change so you can not only just go through it, but also grow through it.
We’re kicking off a new 5 part spring series called “Ready, Set, Grow”, and today we’re talking about the powerful impact husbands have in the home and why they just might need to grow out of and move away from their passive ways.
In today’s episode, we’re going to be sharing what you all said your best advice was. You’ll get to hear our thoughts and see if you’ve been applying any of this wisdom in your own marriage. Come join us!
Who doesn’t love America’s favorite DIY couple Chip & Joanna Gaines? Not only are they creators of some spectacular before and afters, but they’re also well-loved for their awe-inspiring relationship.
Are you ready to have a great New Year? Or maybe you just don’t want a repeat of this past year? However you’re feeling about the year ahead, it’s important to have a focus, especially for your marriage. But there’s no need to be overwhelmed by setting big goals or making big changes. In today’s episode, we’re keeping it really simple and giving you a quick practical plan you can put into effect immediately.
If you’re in a situation where there are constant apologies and promises of change, but change never comes, that’s a clue you need some help.
In today’s episode, we’re talking about the hot topic of boundaries, especially during the holidays. Join us as we chat about what boundaries are and how to have them.
In this episode, we’re here to help you keep your focus and have an intentional Christmas this year. Join us as we share some of the biggest stressors and dish out some practical tips on how to get rid of them so you can have a Christ-filled Christmas!
Spring has almost sprung and we don’t know about you, but that makes us want to clean! It’s a season of making all things new, and we want that to include your marriage. Join us on this episode as we help you know what the steps are to spring clean your marriage with the same intention you open your windows and clean your house!
Are you feeling STRESSED OUT? Well, if you’re undergoing some extra stress, that means your marriage is too. And today, we’re going to talk about all that stress and shed some light on the potential damage it can cause you and your marriage if left unmanaged.
Join us today for the final episode in the 4 part series on How to L.O.V.E. Your Way through Conflict. In today’s episode, we’re talking about evaluating the interests of both you and your spouse so you can achieve a win/win in your marriage.
Today’s episode is part 3 in our 4 part series on How to L.O.V.E. your Way Through Conflict. We’re talking about how devaluing your spouse can be one of the quickest ways to derail a conversation and turn it into conflict. When you learn how to value your spouse it’s much easier to stay engaged and come to a resolution.
This episode is part 2 of the “How to L.O.V.E. your Way through Conflict” 4 part series. Today we’re talking about really honing in on what’s going on with your spouse by the way they react or respond to you or what you’ve said or done.
This episode is the first of our L.O.V.E. series where we break down love in an acronym to help you be able to LOVE your way through conflict. In this episode, we’ll be sharing the value and the impact of what it means to truly listen to one another in your marriage.
Join us on the podcast today as we share the truth about married sex and all the reasons to be having it. We’re also including some pretty astounding stats on porn that you need to hear!
