No Regretz Marriage

With a new podcast some people might be wondering, "Why should I listen to these people?" In this episode, we share the beginning or our story and the challenges we faced. We will finish the story in the next episode. It can be a little heavy at times, but I hope you enjoy it.

Carla and I finish our story as God takes us through the hardest days of our lives. Life can be painful, but God's grace is sufficient.

Marriages run on love. How full is your love tank? How about your spouse? be intentional about showing love to your spouse.

One of the keys to healthy relationships is communication. It's not just the words that are spoken, but includes tone and body language as well. Evn silence can be a form of communication. How well do you and your spouse communicate? Do you go beyond sheduling and surface levels. Good communication skills are essential in building deep intimacy in your marriage.

Intentionality is key to building a strong marriage. In part 2 of this topic, we talk about the last two of the three C's - Connecting to both God and our spouse, and learning to cherish your spouse.

Great marriages are marked by spiritual, emotional, and physical intimacy. What are some of the enemies or barriers that keep couples from building deep intimacy in each of those areas. In part 1 of a 3-part series, we take a look at the first enemy of intimacy - busyness.

What are some of the enemies or barriers that keep couples from building deep intimacy in each of those areas. In part 2 of a 3-part series, we take a look at the second enemy of intimacy - pride.

In the the third episode of the Enemies of Intimacy series,, we talk about the enemy, selfishness. Intimacy is hard to grow if one or both spouses are consumed with the idea that marriage is all about them. The love that God calls us to is marked by putting others ahead of ourselves. Following Christ in selflessness is a key to growing an intimate marriage.

In the classic movie "Casablanca", Sam sings, "You must remember this, akiss is just a kiss." Is a kiss really just a kiss? In this episode we talk about the importance of romance in the marriage relationship. Who knew all that happens with "just a kiss."

What did you think marriage was going to be like? Who cooks? Where do you go for the holidays or vacations? All of us go into marriage with expectations, but when those expectations are unrealistic and unmet, problems arise. How do you respond when the expectations you have for marriage are not being met. We will ttake that on in this weeks podcast.

Conflict in marriage is inevitable. Whether it arises from differing opinions or is caused by deep wounding, every marriage will face some type of conflict. The key is to deal with conlict in a healthy way when it arises in a relationship. Handled in the right way, conflict can strengthen and grow your marriage. This is the first of a 3-part dseries on conflict.

In part 2 of our series on how to handle conflict in a healthy way, we talk about some of the unhealthy ways of dealing with conflict that couples may fall into if they are not prepared. The four responses to conflict that can damage relationships include criticism, defensiveness, stonewalling, and contempt. Leran to focus on the issues at hand and avoid these.

Conflict in marriage is inevitable. Handle it right and it can strengthen your relationship. Handle it poorly and you relationship can seem like an endless nightmare. In this final episode of the Healthy Conflict series, we will discuss some tools that help you learn to deal with conflixt in a healthier way.

What exactly is marriage coaching. Most people have heard of marriage counseling, but a lot of people don't know what marriage coaching entails. Listen in and see if marriage coaching might help your relationship go from good to great!