Marriage

Marriage tips and encouragement from a Christian marriage counselor

Christian Marriage Communication: Fighting Fair, Finding Forgiveness, and Handling Conflict With Healthy Relationship Communication // Episode 103

What are we talking about today? Ah, conflict. It is no fun! And it can destroy our peaceful home, happy family life, and the witness of our Christian marriage. As a marriage and family therapist, I have spent hundreds of hours helping couples work through conflict in all its various ways. So today, I’m outlining …

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How To Talk About Your Sex Life With Your Husband.. The Good, The Bad, And The Awkward of Christian Marriage Intimacy Communication // Episode 98

What are we talking about today? How often do you and your hubby talk about your sex life? If you’re like most couples… not very often!  But I know that you want a great, fun, meaningful intimate relationship with your husband. You want your Christian marriage to defy the odds and grow closer and happier …

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3 Practical Ways to Invest in Your Christian Marriage During Busy Seasons of Family Life (Foundational Pillars 101) // Episode 92

What are we talking about today? Did you know that, statistically, the hardest season of marriage is when you have young children in the home? The reality of life is that marriage takes work! It’s not always roses and butterflies.  Even in a healthy Christian marriage, we are easily tempted to focus on other things …

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12 Fun And Free Date Night Ideas… No Babysitter, No Cost, But A Great Investment In Your Christian Marriage // Episode 80

What are we talking about today? Ever felt a little stuck for date night ideas? You’re too busy to plan something, hiring a sitter is a hassle, but you know that it’s important to invest in your marriage… Well, this episode is for you. These at-home date night ideas are totally free and don’t require …

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Should you “forgive and forget” within your marriage? A realistic look at forgiveness in Christian family relationships. // Episode 66

What are we talking about today? “Forgive and forget” is a cliche that we’ve all heard. But is it true? Is it something that God wants us to do? Forgiveness is incredibly hard, but it is also an absolutely necessary part of marriage. Especially within a Christian marriage! Today’s, we’re tackling the question: should we …

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To talk or not to talk? Four big reasons why couples struggle to communicate well… and what to do about it. // Episode 65

What are we talking about today? Ah, communication. Such a simple word for such a complicated part of life. At least, a potentially complicated part of life.  As a counselor, I spent a LOT of time helping couples strengthen or improve their communication patterns. There is a lot that could be said about communication in marriage! …

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9 hot tips to make sure your Christian marriage has amazing intimacy in the bedroom // Episode 64

What are we talking about today? We’re building up our marriages this week, my friends. So get ready for some fun application that you’re sure to enjoy! One of the most common issues that comes up in marriage counseling (yes, even for Christian couples) is the issue of physical intimacy. That’s why today, we’re talking …

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Marriage & Motherhood… why it’s so hard, why it matters so much, and my #1 tip for doing it all well // Episode 50

What are we talking about today? Has your marriage ever been a struggle? What about your motherhood These two incredibly important relationships are sometimes much harder than we expect! We often feel alone in that struggle, but my friend, you are not alone. Today we’re being real and vulnerable together to talk about the hard parts …

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12 tips to spice up your marriage… building intimacy OUTSIDE of the bedroom // Episode 46

What are we talking about today? Intimacy is about so much more than what happens in the bedroom. I’ve been a marriage counselor for over 10 years now, and have seen the power of emotional, mental, and spiritual intimacy… in addition to, of course, physical intimacy! So let’s spice things up in our marriage today, …

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Want to strengthen your marriage? Protect, grow, and help your marriage with this counseling activity I use as a marriage therapist // Episode 41

What are we talking about today? Today we are strengthening our marriages, my friend. I’m sharing the details of a counseling intervention activity that I use frequently with couples – and it can help your marriage too, whether things are pretty good, really great, or quite a struggle.  I’ll spill the beans right now: all …

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