Today we talked about three specific, tangible tools for building a more transparent marriage. Watch, or Listen Below! Listen here Read the Full Transcript Read the Shownotes
These 3 Lies Will Drive You Apart
Becoming isolated from each other and community is the quickest way to create division in your marriage. Today we’ll discuss three lies that typically lead to isolation and how to avoid them. Watch, or Listen Below! Listen here Read the Full Transcript Read the Shownotes
6 Ways to Affair-Proof Your Marriage (Remix)
No couple plans to have an affair! Why not learn steps to safeguard against one? In this remixed episode, Ryan and Selena talk through some tangible ways to wisely guard your marriage from all manner of affair—physical and emotional. Watch, or Listen Below! Listen here Read the Full Transcript Read the Shownotes
The Great Marriage Killer
Most relationships start out well, but then a certain something comes along and cracks the foundation. If left alone, it will eventually poison the entire marriage. What is it? Well, you’ll have to watch/listen to find out! Read the Full Transcript Read the Shownotes
Maintaining Trust After Rebuilding It
Over the past few weeks we’ve discussed what biblical trust looks like, what to do in the wake of broken trust, and how to get started on the path toward healing. Today we covered how to maintain trust in your marriage through four tangible steps: observe, inspect, assess, and maintain/repair. You’ll have to listen for the details, since those words may not mean what you…
Lowering the Walls Around Our Mess and Inviting Others In
Healthy boundaries in marriage can look like a lot of different things— establishing regular date night rhythms, using accountability software, saying “no” to extended family, etc. But sometimes in marriage, the best thing we can do is lower the walls around our mess and invite others in. Christian community is a means of grace to you Five years ago— in the weeks and months after…
Trust, Trustworthiness, and Betrayal
Trust and betrayal are among the most important topics couples will face. Can you trust one another to… listen well, be supportive, handle your heart and vulnerability with care, remain faithful, love your children well, and help around the house (to name a few)? In this episode we start our series on trust, exploring what “Cruciform trust” looks like and why some versions of trust…
All About Boundaries
Boundaries are biblical. Boundaries are also intuitive: we all know we need them. Still, why do we feel that our boundaries in and around our marriage are constantly in flux or non-existent? In this episode we looked at three main reasons why we lack clear boundaries in marriage, and talked through some of the underlying principles that help us live with stronger boundaries in marriage.…
Are Opposite-Sex Friendships Appropriate?
Many find themselves in one of two camps on this topic: “Avoid opposite-sex friends like the plague!” or “Don’t be a prude!” We think there’s a third way—one that’s biblical and wise. In this episode, Ryan and Selena discuss this controversial topic while sharing their own experiences and biblical understanding of how we “can have the wisdom to know and enjoy the blessing of friendship…
Trusting Your Gauges in Times of Anxiety and Worry
Sometimes it feels like your “flying blind” in marriage and in life. What should we do when our feelings tell us things that are contrary to God’s truth? We must learn to trust our gauges. In this episode, Ryan and Selena discuss three truths about “gauges” and how to trust them when you feel disoriented in life and marriage. Read the Full Transcript Read the Shownotes