Setting the Stage for Your Best Year of Marriage Yet!

In this episode, James and Lisa reflect on the lessons learned from 2024 and share practical steps for designing a thriving marriage in 2025. From navigating challenges like caregiving and career transitions to building a vision for the future, this conversation will inspire and equip you to create a marriage filled with intention and growth.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

1. Reflect on the Past Year:
   • Why pausing to look back can uncover valuable lessons for growth.
   • Key questions to reflect on as a couple:
     • What did you do well as a team in 2024?
     • Where did you grow through challenges?
     • How did you see God’s hand at work in your marriage?
2. Cast a Vision for 2025:
   • Shift from setting “to-do” goals to becoming the couple you want to be.
   • Explore questions like:
     • How do you want to show up for each other this year?
     • What values will you prioritize together?
   • Learn how choosing a shared “word of the year” can help you stay focused on your vision.
3. Turn Vision into Action:
   • Small, intentional steps can build a strong foundation for growth.
   • Examples include:
     • Scheduling regular date nights.
     • Planning adventurous getaways.
     • Practicing patience or gratitude daily.
4. Let Go of What’s Holding You Back:
   • Release habits, mindsets, or frustrations that don’t serve your marriage.
   • Practical steps for “praying through” bitterness and creating space for new growth.
5. Create Habits of Connection & Accountability:
   • Simple ideas to stay connected:
     • Quarterly marriage check-ins.
     • Weekly highs-and-lows discussions.
     • Celebrating small wins together.

Key Resources Mentioned:

• Weekly Practise Email: Get marriage tips and exercises delivered to your inbox every Monday. Text AOS to 66866 to sign up.
• Marriage Reboot: Ready to invest deeply in your marriage? Learn about our transformative 2-day marriage coaching experience. Click here to schedule a call.

Action Steps for This Week:

1. Take 10 minutes to reflect on 2024 using the guided questions shared in this episode.
2. Set a vision for your marriage in 2025 and choose a shared word to guide you.
3. Identify one habit to let go of and one intentional step to take toward your vision.
4. Share your 2025 word or goals with us on Instagram @artofspousing or email [e-mail].

Related Episodes:
Hope Rising: 3 Ways to Invest in Your Marriage This Year
The Marriage Reboot: Reset, Rebuild & Find Common Ground With Greg and Julie Gorman

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- Website: www.artofspousing.com

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Thank you for listening! We hope this conversation encourages you to embrace life’s seasons with grace and intentionality in your marriage. We’ll see you next time on the Art of Spousing podcast!