Using Your Spiritual Gifts + Talents in Marriage :: [Ep. 233] Most people know and understand what a talent is (i.e. you can sing really well or you have a great memory and can remember peoples’ names, etc.) But when it comes to understanding Spiritual Gifts, understanding gets a bit more fuzzy. This week, on The VowsToKeep Marriage Podcast, we are…

Spiritual Gifts + Why They Matter to Your Marriage :: [Ep. 232] Do you know what a spiritual gift is? If yes, do you know what yours is and how to use it in life and marriage? If no, would you like to learn more about the unique gifts God gives you and your spouse to bless not only each other but the world around you? Join us this week on The VowsT…

How to Give Your Marriage the Jump-Start It Needs :: [Ep. 231] Is it time to reboot or jump start your marriage relationship? Tune into the VowsToKeep Marriage Podcast where we will bring encouragement on how growing closer to the Lord will bring the kickstart your marriage needs. Don’t miss it! Support the show For more marriage encouragement, vis…

How to REBOOT Your Marriage :: [Ep. 230] Does your marriage need a refresh or a reboot? What might be bogging down your marriage? Join us on the VowsToKeep Marriage Podcast, where we will encourage you on just how to effectively reboot your marriage. Don’t miss it! Support the show For more marriage encouragement, visit: www.VowsToKeep.com | V2K Bl…

Using God's Word to REFOCUS Your Marriage :: [Ep. 229] For most married people, it’s very easy to see your spouse’s weaknesses. And often, the enemy effectively uses this clear view of weakness to chip away at the marital foundation and relationship. Often times, this blinds us to see our own shortcomings and results in an unrealistic view of ourse…

Does Your Marriage Need a Miracle? :: [Ep. 228] Is your marriage hurting or broken? When was the last time you looked for a healing miracle? Sometimes we forget who the source of healing is! This week on The VowsToKeep Marriage Podcast, we are diving into the miracles of Jesus and will remember just how our God can provide the miracle that your mar…

Does Your Marriage Have Good Soil or Bad Soil? :: [Ep. 227] What does the soil in your marriage look like? If you dig below the surface, do you quickly find rocks of independence, disrespect or dishonesty? Do you have weeds of bitterness and unforgiveness in your marriage? This week, on the VowsToKeep podcast, we are learning from the parable of th…

The Good Shepherd Cares About Your Marriage :: [Ep. 226] Jesus proclaimed, “I AM the good shepherd.” Do you believe this?? This week on the VowsToKeep podcast, we are highlighting this promise of Jesus and exposing the enemy’s common tactics to draw you away from your marriage and remind us of the sweet truth of what it means to have Jesus as the s…

Good News for Your Marriage! :: [Ep. 225] Do you feel like you have been spinning your wheels in marriage? Or do you feel robbed by the enemy, or abandoned by the things you put your trust in? If so, don’t miss this week’s episode on the VowsToKeep podcast! We are zeroing in on Jesus’ “I AM” statements and emphasize why and how they are good news f…

How the Enemy Makes You Stumble in Your Marriage :: [Ep. 224] This week, on the VowsToKeep podcast, we are wrapping up our study on the 10 Commandments, covering commandments like ‘Thou shall not murder, Thou shall not commit adultery, Thou shall not steal, and so on. At first glance, most might feel they have easily fulfilled these commands when i…

Vital Advice for Your Marriage :: [Ep. 223] What if we told you the 10 Commandments provide vital marriage advice? It’s true! They are vital to a healthy marriage. Not only because they offer guidance on how to live but also because they help make us aware of our need for a Savior. This week on the VowsToKeep podcast, we will explore this mystery e…

Life-Giving Words for Your Marriage :: [Ep. 222] Have you ever read through the 10 Commandments and immediately thought, “Wow! This is great marriage advice!”? For most people, the answer is probably no! In this week’s episode we are diving into how the 10 Commandments prove to be vital marriage advice. We will shed light on how to practically appl…

Wise Truths for Your Marriage :: [Ep. 221] Join us on the VowsToKeep Marriage Podcast where we are teaching on how to practically apply the Bible to our marriages. Specifically, this week, we are diving into Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount and pointing each of us to His wise truths and teachings that when obeyed inevitably help our individual hearts as…

How to Pray with Your Spouse :: [Ep. 220] Do you and your spouse pray together? Does it feel natural for you to pray together or awkward? If you are feeling awkward about praying with your spouse or don’t know where to start, tune into this week’s episode. We are teaching how to practically apply the Bible, specifically, the Lord’s Prayer to our ma…

How to Find Satisfaction in Your Marriage :: [Ep. 219] We live in a culture that applauds and pushes pursuit of self all in attempt to find satisfaction. And yet, why are so many still dissatisfied? Could it be because so many (Christians included) are pursuing the wrong things for satisfaction? Because of this misguided pursuit, we are personally …

Parenting + Discipline 101 :: [Ep. 218] Parenting is hard; disciplining our children is even harder - especially when our kids have the special ability to drive us to frustration and anger! Many a frustrated parent live pressed between the fury of their uncontrollable emotions in the heat of the moment and the recurring consequences of an undiscipl…

Biblical Parenting + How to Sow Seeds of Faith (part 2) :: [Ep. 217] Raising children and keeping them alive is hard enough! Add in the pressure of leading and guiding them spiritually and the hardness moves to a whole new level. This week, we are providing parents gospel encouragement and practical advice about this area of parenting. Come learn a…

Biblical Parenting + How To Sow Seeds of Faith (part 1) :: [Ep. 216] If you are married, you are a God designed team, especially when it comes to parenting and training up your children and sowing seeds of lasting faith. This week, we are beginning a two-part series about biblical parenting and how to practically sow seeds of faith in your kids. Fi…

How to Lead Your Family Through the Topic of Abortion :: [Ep. 215] Any married couple knows marriage can be hard. Throw in parenting into the mix – things get even harder. Especially if those parents care about rightly spiritually leading their families. Culturally, this is becoming harder and harder to do and wading through the tough, hot topics, …

How to Get Your Husband to Engage With You (part 2) :: [Ep. 214] What's happening in your marriage? Like at the very heart of it? Sometimes we can get clues to how we are really doing by looking at our communication. When it comes to David and I's relationship, you can bet any day of the week that I want him to engage with me. If he's not, there's …

How to Get Your Husband to Engage With You (part 1) :: [Ep. 213] Surprisingly, there are probably things within your heart and therefore your marriage that you might not even realize are the very obstacle to getting to the good things you want in your marriage... This week's episode is a teaching on what might be halting your conversations with you…

How To Love Your Wife Even Better :: [Ep. 212] This episode is for you guys! It's a detailed study that we think you are going to get a lot from. Not because we are anything awesome, but because Jesus is. He's where we get our Hope from. Our Hope for marriage. And today, we're turning to the Gospels of Mark and Luke and Matthew - looking closely at…

How to Love Your Wife Better :: [Ep. 211] Does this describe YOUR marriage at times? No unity No intimacy No friendship No fun No Spiritual Growth No Marital Growth No measurable outward growth towards others Yeah, us too. So, what gives? How can we go from being in love and investing in each other to not even caring anymore? There actually is an a…

Tips + Tricks for Your Marriage :: [Ep. 210] In the past, we have purposely NOT done a lot of shows that include "tips and tricks" because we strongly believe that a successful marriage does not start with outward actions but with the inward heart condition. BUT in this episode, we wanted to bring some tips and tricks for the healthier marriages ou…

A Marriage Full of Mercy + Grace :: [Ep. 209] Freely giving mercy and grace to my spouse is HARD. Mercy and Grace are soooo opposite of what we often FEEL like doing! Which is why it is so hard! But even still, this is what God calls us to as husbands and wives. Come listen to this week's episode to learn more about how to create a marriage full of…

How to Stop Fighting: Q+A (part 3) :: [Ep. 208] Do you and your spouse fight? Is it often? Do you find yourself wondering how in the world do we stop the fighting?? In this broadcast, we answer your frequently asked questions about FIGHTING! Here they are... Q: Is it ever okay to Agree to Disagree? Q: In our marriage we are constantly at odds over …

How to Stop Fighting: What's the Root Cause? (part 2) :: [Ep. 207] "The outward fights we have with our spouse are a verbal manifestation of the internal war that rages in our individual hearts. When we live divided between two worlds, the result will always be strife. The war will rage." In this Part 2 episode, we continue in giving Hope to marria…

How to Stop Fighting: What Do You Want? (part 1) :: [Ep. 206] Whatever your fights look like , the way we stop the fighting is the same. Quiet fights, all-out shouting matches, and everywhere in between...fighting happens within our homes. We've tried everything from stonewalling our emotions to our spouse, stuffing everything down deep where we th…

How to Take Action Against Depression in Your Marriage (Part 2) :: [Ep. 205] Are you or your spouse struggling with depression? Have you considered the root cause? If not, you should! Finding the root cause can feel so complex. Maybe you're wondering, WHERE do I even begin?! Well, start here and come join us for Part II of How to Take Action Agains…

How to Take Action Against Depression in Your Marriage (Part 1) :: [Ep. 204] Depression is real and many have experienced it. Have you? Has your spouse? Modern medicine and doctors are arriving to the realization that depression is not always a medical issue cured by medication. In fact, for many, their depression is less about biology and more abo…

How to Love Your Spouse When You Don't Feel Like It :: [Ep. 203] How's your love life? Ever feel unmotivated or just plain don't feel like making the effort to love your spouse? Maybe you're tired? Maybe you feel unseen? Maybe selfishness is at play? Wherever you find yourself this week, you need to listen to this week's episode! We are talking abo…

Prayer is a Powerful Tool for Your Marriage :: [Ep. 202] Prayer is a powerful tool for your marriage! Are you consistently using the tool of prayer for your marriage? You are not alone, if you are not! Many Christians wish for prayer to be a part of their marriage but don’t know where or how to get there. Join us as we learn some practical tips on …

The Best Weapon for the War on Marriage :: [Ep. 201] "For we are not fighting against flesh and blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places." - Ephesians 6:12 There is a war raging against God-ordained marriage. Do you see it? C…

Keeping Score In Marriage :: [Ep. 200] Are you an imitator of Christ or an imitator of the enemy in regards to your spouse? Or for clearer perspective, how do you respond when your spouse messes up or makes a mistake? Are you keeping score? Keeping score in marriage is common and easy to do. BUT that doesn't mean it is the right and healthy way to …

How to Overcome Trials in Marriage :: [Ep. 199] What’s the biggest trial that has ever come to your marriage? The biggest test of your relationship? The biggest test of your faith in Christ? What’s popped into your head? I react to any kind of trial in the same way: get it away from me...QUICK! But could God have a different purpose in it other tha…

How to Have a Blessed Marriage :: [Ep. 198] Blessings are a result - not a condition. To have a blessed marriage takes intentional and prayerful work. Thankfully, God has set us up for success to be blessed! Join us to learn just what we should be pursuing and implementing to in fact experience a blessed marriage! Psst. Are you an Apple Podcast lis…

Start Here to Change Your Marriage! :: [Ep. 197] Does your marriage need to be refreshed? Remodeled? Rebuilt from the ground up? No one has a perfect marriage. We all have things we’d like to be different between us. Marriage problems come in all shapes and sizes. We can’t peek into your home today, listen in on your conversations and arguments, bu…

Undoing the Hurt in Your Marriage :: [Ep. 196] Our history together is what bind us together...but in marriage it can also be the very thing that rips us in half! When I do not have a history with you, and if you start off nice, often I will have a blind trust. BUT after years together, that history becomes overwhelming evidence against trust. Is i…

Knock Their Socks Off! :: [Ep. 195] Nothing good in marriage happens accidentally. Being intentional is vital. Come listen to this episode where we remind husbands and wives of the importance of being intentional, even when it's not easy. We will share truth and scripture that will equip you with the insight you need to fulfill one of the highest c…

Your Marriage is a Gift with a Purpose :: [Ep. 194] Are you missing the winsome joy your marriage used to have? In this episode, we want to provide you encouragement that a great, fun, JOY filled marriage can be had when both husband and wife strive to do things God's way. And when things are done God's way, God can use that joy filled marriage in …

How to Get Through the Winter Season with Joy :: [Ep. 193] Ahhh the holidays. Many of us enjoy them but we also dread the end of them because that means the beginning of winter - not just with the weather and darkness but in our hearts and homes. We see the signs for sale at the store like Blessed, Joy, Hope and Peace on Earth and many of us have t…

How Thanksgiving can TRANSFORM Your Marriage :: [Ep. 192] As a kid I remember one Thanksgiving tradition, when my mom or my grandma would say, “Let’s go around the table and everyone says one thing you’re grateful for.” It’s a nice gesture and an important action- showing thankfulness. But what does that MEAN- showing thankfulness? Should it be a o…

Action Plan For Christmas: Budget, Extended Family, & Connection with Your Savior (Part 2) :: [Ep. 191] The holidays are FUN (or should be, at least!) But most people feel STRESSED by all the things that make up the holidays. Let's change the tune this holiday season from stress to spending ourselves well for the glory of our Father! Rather than ex…

Action Plan For Christmas: Marriage, Expectations, & Extended Family (Part 1) :: [Ep. 190] Today on this special episode, Action Plan for Christmas, we’re going to weave together a practical and heart-oriented action plan for Marriage, Budget, Extended Family Relationships, Connection with our Savior and other areas that may need some prayer and re…

How to Help a Hurting Marriage: Legacy (Part 13) :: [Ep. 189] It’s a forgone conclusion that you will leave a legacy. ALL of us will leave behind something for the generation after us – good or bad. Not a legacy made of money but a spiritual legacy that starts with you. This week's episode, we are wrapping up a 13-week series – How to Help a Hurtin…

How to Help a Hurting Marriage: Sex & Intimacy (Part 12) :: [Ep. 188] Are you happy with where things are at sexually in your marriage? Or is this a struggle within your marriage? On this episode, we want to equip you with God's Word when addressing issues of intimacy, discuss why God even created this often fought about issue in marriage, and unde…

How to Help a Hurting Marriage: Parenting (Part 11) :: [Ep. 187] Parenting and issues related to parenting can deeply DIVIDE a marriage. Anything from we don’t agree on how to parent OR we’re struggling to keep our marriage strong through the ups and downs of parenting OR our priorities are off and we aren’t making time for our marriage anymore. Li…

How to Help a Hurting Marriage: I Want Out! (Part 10) :: [Ep. 186] What do we do when we feel that all hope is gone in regards to our marriage? What do we do when it seems that our marriage is over? This week, we are continuing our series, How to Help a Hurting Marriage and we are tackling this hard topic. We will highlight truths that might be ign…

How To Help A Hurting Marriage: Finances (Part 9) :: [Ep. 185] Money and finances always seem to be a hot button among couples in marriage. Many couples find themselves in a heated argument that they never planned on – all because they attempted the money talk. Have you been there? Well, there is HOPE! There is a way to approach this topic peaceabl…

How to Help a Hurting Marriage: Reconciliation (Part 8) :: [Ep. 184] You probably already know this but you are married to a sinner…and so are they. The consequence of being married to a sinner can sometimes bring hurt and hard situations that require reconciliation to move forward. But reconciling and forgiving can be hard to achieve when greatly …