The VowsToKeep Marriage Podcast

Breaking Free From Marriage Myths :: [Ep. 285]

This week, we again are tackling damaging marriage myths that can poison relationships. We will provide practical guidance for believers navigating difficult marriages and explain how God's power can transform even the most broken relationships.

We will talk about the following:

• The "I married the wrong person" myth often emerges during difficult seasons
• When does G...

Marriage Myths: Debunking Common Lies We Believe :: [Ep. 285]

This week, we are tackling common marriage myths that can derail relationships which in turn prevent couples from addressing their real issues. We will explain how believing lies about marriage can lead us away from God's design.

In this episode, we will talk about the following:
• Marriage myths are easy to believe but always cost couples something valuable
•...

Prayer: The Missing Link in Your Marriage :: [Ep. 284]

Did you know prayer can transform your marital problems into opportunities for unity when approached as a genuine relationship rather than mere ritual? The same principles that govern a healthy marriage—connection, vulnerability, and consistent communication—also create a powerful prayer life.

In this week's podcast episode, we are talking about the following:

• Sacrificial p...

Marriage Mindset Reset :: [Ep. 283]

This week, we explore how negative self-talk about our husbands can sabotage our marriages and how renewing our minds according to Romans 12:2 can bring transformation and healing to our relationships.

We will talk about the following:

• Fearful thoughts and scorekeeping thoughts often create a transactional view of marriage
• When we experience emotional pain, we can easily begin holding offens...

Transforming Your Marriage By Changing Your Thoughts :: [Ep. 282]

In this week's episode, we are studying God's word to see how replacing negative thoughts about our husbands can profoundly impact our marriages and set relationships on new trajectories as we align our thinking with biblical truth.

We will talk about the following:

• Thoughts are like seeds in our minds—they can be harmful weeds that choke our marriage or see...

Breaking Free from Toxic Self-Talk :: [Ep. 281]

This week, we are exploring how silent, judgmental thoughts about our husbands can slowly poison our marriages, revealing the destructive power of "he always" and "he never" generalizations.

We are talking about the following:
• The hidden danger of carrying on mental conversations with our spouses while trying to maintain normal interactions
• How seemingly ...

The Silent Battle: How Your Thoughts Shape Your Marriage :: [Ep. 280]

Did you know that our negative self-talk about our spouses is quietly undermining our marriages by hardening our hearts and planting seeds of resentment? These mental arguments—whether it's "he just doesn't get me" or "why bother, he'll never change"—grow roots from our minds to our hearts that slowly choke our love.

With this in ...

Breaking the Silence + Reconnecting with Your Husband :: [Ep. 279]

Last week, we started talking to wives on how to (re)engage communication with their husband. This week, we are continuing the conversation. We will explore how wives can restore communication with disengaged husbands by addressing harmful communication patterns that create barriers to intimacy and connection.

We will talk about the following in this episode:

• How com...

Your Words Matter: Why Your Husband Has Stopped Talking to You :: [Ep. 278]

Are you a wife who is longing for better communication with your husband but unsure of just how to get him talking more? Communication breakdown in marriages often stem from habitual habits that many wives have developed when it comes to communicating with their husbands which can cause husbands to disengage rather than drawing them into deeper conversation....

Joy in Marriage :: [Ep. 277]

Joy in marriage isn't just for personal happiness but serves as a powerful testimony for Christ, showing others the benefits of following God. When couples follow God's design, their relationship becomes a living demonstration of God's undeserved love to a world that desperately needs to see it.

In this week's episode, we are covering the following:

• Why marriage is often reduced to ro...

Weathering Financial Storms in Your Marriage :: [Ep. 276]

Come listen to this week's episode where we share biblical wisdom for navigating rising prices without letting financial stress damage your marriage. We are offering practical guidance for managing household budgets during inflation while maintaining spiritual perspective and marital unity.

We will cover the following:

• Five practical strategies for managing finances in u...

Seeing Your Spouse's Unspoken Needs :: [Ep. 275]

This week, we are wrapping up our six-part series on Powerful Pursuit by exploring how to see and meet your spouse's unspoken heart-level needs, moving beyond being roommates to truly pursuing one another in marriage.

We will cover the following in this episode:

• Distinguishing between what your spouse wants versus what they truly need at heart level
• Understanding marri...

The Battle of Priorities: How Your Choices Shape Your Marriage + Life :: [Ep. 274]

We are continuing our "Powerful Pursuit" series by examining how priorities reveal what we truly value and ultimately determine the quality of our marriages.

We will cover the following in this week's episode:

• Priorities determine how we spend our days and ultimately our lives
• Our actions reveal what's most importan...

Becoming Your Spouse's Best Friend :: [Ep. 273]

This week, we will explore the concept of friendship in marriage. Deep friendship between spouses is rare but it's achievable through consistent investment.

We will be talking about the following:

• Moving beyond surface-level interactions to genuine friendship requires actively pursuing your spouse
• True marriage friendship starts with self-evaluation and a shift from exp...

The False Promise of Happily Ever After :: [Ep. 272]

Join us this week as we debunk the entitlement myth that pervades modern marriages. We are challenging couples to reevaluate their lives through the lens of God's purpose rather than personal paradise. We will explore how cultural expectations and fairytale narratives create dangerous assumptions about what marriage should provide.

We will be talking about the following:

• Marr...

Becoming Your Spouse's Biggest Supporter :: [Ep. 271]

This week we explore how marriages deteriorate when the "we" transitions into "me, my, and I" as couples pursue individual interests rather than championing each other.

We will talk about the following:

• Couples often forget God's main purpose for marriage and prepare themselves for marital defeat
• We often champion our children's ...

How to Revitalize Your Marriage :: [Ep. 270]

In this week's episode we are exploring the concept of powerful pursuit in marriage, moving beyond the roommate mode to intentionally chasing after our spouse's heart with Christ-like love and passion.

We will be hitting the following:

• Breaking out of the "roommate mode" that many couples fall into during challenging seasons
• Shifting from being critical observers...

Finding Hope in a Troubled Marriage :: [Ep. 269]

This is part 2 of our Irreconcilable Differences series. We pray this episode will offer hope to marriages that seem broken beyond repair. We will explain how God's grace extends to every relationship regardless of how toxic or damaged it may appear. 

In this episode, we will cover the following:
• No marriage is beyond reconciliation when brought to God for help
• Transfo...

Rethinking Irreconcilable Differences :: [Ep. 268]

Have you reached a point where you think your marriage is beyond repair? Well, we are so glad you are here because in this episode we tackle the critical crossroads many couples face when considering divorce due to "irreconcilable differences" and offer (encouraging!) biblical wisdom for those feeling their marriage is beyond repair!

In this episode, we are covering the fol...