Calling Us Out to Draw Us In

God calls us out of our hiding, not for our shame, but so that we may flourish in fulfilling our ultimate purpose: to glorify him. This description is short, because I’m writing it as we wait for Selena to have our third daughter! Carry on… we hope this episode blesses you! Read the Full Transcript Read the Shownotes

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Marriage Adversaries vs. Marriage Advocates

While it is nice to have friends around you that will watch your back and take your side, those same friends should understand that most often, the BEST way they can love you well is to fight for you AND the health of your marriage. In this episode, we discussed the differences between marriage advocates vs. marriage adversaries. Enjoy! Read the Full Transcript Read the Shownotes

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The Art of (Actually) Apologizing

Today we explored 8 aspects of truly apologizing to your spouse! It’s not easy saying you’re sorry. It’s even harder apologizing in a way that leads to deep, lasting reconciliation (even during small conflicts). Listen in to discover and learn the Art of Apologizing. We hope it blesses you! Read the Full Transcript Read the Shownotes

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Are You Obviously Married in Public?

People know you’re married by how you act, and we can sometimes act in a way that seeks validation from the opposite sex outside of marriage. Why is that? In this episode, we talk about why there should be NO QUESTION of whether or not you’re married in public (and online). Read the Full Transcript Read the Shownotes

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Finding the Absolute Definition of Love

If a couple isn’t on the same page in how they define love, they’re in for quite a challenging marriage. Thankfully there is a perfect and final authority who can tell us what love is. In this episode, we discussed why and how Jesus is our ultimate authority, definition, and example of love. Read the Full Transcript Read the Shownotes

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Prayer + Pursuit, and Why Your Marriage Needs Both

Your marriage needs both PRAYER and PURSUIT. Prayer is going to God and entrusting him with everything that is out of your control, while pursuit means choosing to live out the actions of love. In this episode we hashed out principles and practicalities around both. Enjoy!

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5 Keys to a Healthy Perspective on Sex

How we see sex dramatically affects our experience of it. The problem is, it’s so easy to see sex incorrectly because of our our own pasts and perspectives as well culture’s popular beliefs. In today’s episode, we talked through one of our favorite passages on sex, Proverbs 5. Listen in and see just how God’s vision of sex in marriage can change your relationship. Listen…

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What, Exactly, is a “Normal, Healthy Marriage”?

“Healthy” isn’t always our normal or our default. So it begs the question: what is a healthy, normal marriage? In today’s episode, Ryan and Selena explored big truths given in Scripture and talk about how, as believers, we can apply it with wisdom, discernment, and help from the Holy Spirit, for our good and for God’s glory. Listen below!

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Social Media, Your Marriage, and You

Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and the like are all incredible tools of our time. However, they do carry with them the potential to damage our relationships. While the Bible doesn’t directly talk about social media, it does teach us how to become the kinds of people who make wise decisions—all of which help us navigate our modern age. Listen below!

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Growing Together While Apart / Military Deployments

Brooks and Hunter (she’s the founder of the Journeywomen podcast!) have spent the majority of their time as a married couple apart. Still, even with their time apart, they learned ways to grow closer to one another and closer to Christ. If you or your spouse are serving in the military, this episode is for you. Or, if you know someone who struggles with long…

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Foundations of Forgiveness

Forgiving others when we’re genuinely hurt is one of the most difficult but important principles we must learn in marriage. In this episode, we looked at The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 18) and explored all it can mean for life and marriage. We hope it blesses you. Listen below.

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5 Important Considerations When Dating To Marry

Dating is a funny thing. It’s not overtly discussed in scripture, and those living somewhere between single and married often ask us for advice. So, I figured it was time to write a post specifically for those who are in serious dating relationships, or want to learn principles for dating when they meet that special someone.

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