COMMITTED HEARTS

When did you and your spouse stop touching each other? Not sex. Not even necessarily foreplay. Just the everyday affection that says, “I love you. I care about you. I still want to be close to you.” In this episode of the Committed Hearts Podcast, William and Donna Porter talk about the power of physical touch and why affection can become the “emotional glue” that keeps a marriage connected. From...

Have you ever tried to talk to your spouse and felt like you were talking to a wall? Communication is essential in marriage—but simply talking isn’t enough. How you say it, when you say it, your tone, how well you listen, and whether you actually understand how your spouse communicates can completely change the conversation. In this episode of the Committed Hearts Podcast , William and Donna Porte...

Remember when you couldn’t stop flirting with each other? Before marriage, there were compliments, playful conversations, affection, laughter, and plenty of effort to make each other feel special. But somewhere between work, bills, children, responsibilities, and everyday life, couples can stop doing the very things that helped them fall in love. In this episode of the Committed Hearts Podcast, Wi...

Once you say “I do,” your decisions don’t only affect you anymore. In this episode of the Committed Hearts Podcast , William and Donna Porter talk about developing an “us” mindset in marriage, understanding that the choices one spouse makes can positively or negatively impact the entire relationship. They discuss why communication before major decisions matters, what happens when one spouse acts w...

You can be sitting right beside your spouse and still feel completely alone. In this episode of the Committed Hearts Podcast, William and Donna Porter talk about the difference between simply being physically present and being emotionally, mentally, and relationally present in your marriage. They discuss how phones, work, stress, distractions, emotional distance, and unresolved issues can slowly c...

“You’re not the same person I married.” At some point in almost every marriage, one or both spouses may feel that way. People change emotionally, mentally, physically, financially, spiritually, and professionally—and those changes can affect the entire relationship. In this episode of the Committed Hearts Podcast , William and Donna Porter talk about what it means to stay committed while your spou...

Love matters in marriage, but so does honor . In this episode of the Committed Hearts Podcast , William and Donna Porter talk about why honor, respect, and order are such important foundations for a healthy marriage. They discuss what it means to honor your spouse even when you’re frustrated, how dishonor can show up through tone, body language, words, and attitude, and why trying to force your sp...

You said, “I forgive you”… but what happens when the hurt is still there? Forgiveness in marriage isn’t always easy. You can make the decision to forgive your spouse and still have memories, emotions, and triggers that bring the pain right back. So how do you actually move forward without allowing resentment and unforgiveness to damage your marriage? In this episode of Committed Hearts, William an...

You can love your spouse and still slowly lose the friendship that brought you together. In this episode of the Committed Hearts Podcast, William and Donna Porter talk about why friendship is one of the most important parts of a healthy marriage—and how easy it is for responsibilities, children, work, ministry, phones, and everyday life to push that friendship to the side. They discuss how to keep...

Ever feel like something is just off between you and your spouse—even when neither of you can clearly explain why? In this episode of the Committed Hearts Podcast , William and Donna Porter have an honest conversation about those moments when one or both spouses are “tripping”: bringing home frustration, responding with the wrong tone, creating unnecessary tension, or allowing a small issue to gro...

Can your spouse trust you with their heart? Emotional connection is about more than talking every day. It is built through trust, vulnerability, empathy, confidentiality, and knowing that your spouse is a safe place to share what you are truly thinking and feeling. In this episode of the Committed Hearts Podcast , William and Donna Porter discuss why men and women may express emotions differently,...

Have you ever been upset with your spouse over something they "should have known?" The truth is, assumptions can quietly create frustration, unmet expectations, and unnecessary conflict in any relationship. In this episode of the Committed Hearts Podcast , William and Donna Porter discuss why assumptions are one of the biggest hidden threats to healthy marriages. Through honest stories from their...

Does your marriage ever feel more like work than a partnership? In this episode of the Committed Hearts Podcast , William and Donna Porter dive into one of the biggest sources of conflict in relationships: roles, responsibilities, and unrealistic expectations. Discover how healthy couples divide responsibilities, avoid resentment, communicate better, and build a marriage where both husband and wif...

What if the biggest mistake in your marriage isn't your communication... but your mindset? In this episode of the Committed Hearts Podcast, William and Donna Porter explain why healthy marriages aren't built on 50/50—they're built on two people committed to giving their best. Learn how to stop keeping score, meet each other's needs, communicate honestly, and build a stronger relationship rooted in...

Have you ever blamed your spouse, only to realize God was trying to reveal something in you ? Marriage has a way of exposing hidden pride, anger, fear, control, insecurity, and even strengths we never knew we had. In this episode of the Committed Hearts Podcast, William and Donna Porter share honest stories about how marriage became a mirror that revealed areas they needed to grow—and how grace, p...

What message is your marriage sending? In this episode of the Committed Hearts Podcast, William and Donna Porter discuss one of the most overlooked truths about marriage: your relationship is an advertisement. Every interaction, every act of love, every disagreement, and every display of affection is showing the people around you what marriage looks like. Would your marriage inspire someone to say...

Have you ever heard your spouse talking but realized later you weren't really listening? In this episode of the Committed Hearts Podcast, William and Donna Porter discuss the powerful difference between hearing and truly listening. Through personal stories, practical wisdom, and real-life marriage experiences, they reveal how intentional listening can strengthen communication, deepen intimacy, and...

Have you ever been hurt by someone you love? In this episode of the Committed Hearts Podcast, William and Donna Porter have an honest conversation about hurt, offense, forgiveness, healing, and how couples can move forward after emotional pain. Every marriage will experience moments of disappointment and hurt, but those moments don't have to destroy the relationship. Learn how healthy communicatio...

When was the last time your marriage felt fun, playful, and deeply connected? In this episode of Committed Hearts William & Donna Porter talk honestly about attraction, communication, and bringing intentional “sexy” back into marriage. From flirting throughout the day to learning what makes your spouse feel desired and appreciated, this conversation is practical, honest, and full of wisdom for...

Marriage is about unity—but that doesn’t mean losing your individuality. In this episode of Committed Hearts, Donna and William Porter talk about why healthy relationships need both together time and personal time. Just because you love being together doesn’t mean you have to do everything together. Your spouse can have their own interests, their own quiet time, their own way of refreshing—and tha...

Can your relationship handle the truth? In this episode of Committed Hearts , William and Donna Porter talk about the power of truth in marriage and why honesty is essential for building trust. Telling the truth is not always easy, and hearing the truth can be just as difficult. But truth gives couples the opportunity to make adjustments, have honest conversations, avoid hidden resentment, and gro...

Patience is one of the greatest skills you will ever need in a relationship. In this episode of Committed Hearts , William and Donna Porter talk honestly about the challenges of sharing your life, your home, your emotions, and your space with another person. From stressful days at work to raising children, dealing with frustration, emotional overload, and everyday life pressures — patience becomes...

What happens when the marriage you said “I do” to starts feeling like “I don’t”? In this episode of Committed Hearts , William and Donna Porter talk honestly about the moments and seasons when commitment feels hard, emotions are high, and giving up starts to feel easier than staying. They share how couples can move from an “I don’t” season back to “I still do” by remembering their vows, holding on...

Are you still investing in your relationship? In this episode of Committed Hearts , William and Donna Porter talk about why strong relationships do not grow by accident. Just like money, time, effort, attention, and affection must be invested if you expect a return. From dating your spouse, spending intentional time together, honoring personal time, having meaningful conversations, and keeping the...

Life changes — and so do relationships. In this episode of Committed Hearts , William and Donna Porter talk about how to keep loving each other through every season of change. From children, aging parents, health shifts, emotional changes, intimacy changes, menopause, work stress, family responsibilities, and becoming grandparents, marriage requires constant adjustment. But change does not have to...