Dear Young Married Couple

In a world where people often feel disconnected, learning to be a people person is more important than ever, and this episode will help you discover new ways to build deeper connections with those around you—both for your benefit and others’. In this episode, Adam and Karissa explore what it really means to be a "people person." Whether you’re introverted and reserved, naturally extroverted, or so...

We’re ALL about addressing the taboos here at DYMC. Today, we tackle a sensitive but important question submitted by a listener: "Is it wrong for my husband to masturbate to photos of me?” Thank you for submitting this question! Let's break down the complexities surrounding this issue and address the impact of secrecy on intimacy in marriage. Secrets can create barriers, and nothing should be done...

Is being "in love" enough to build a lasting marriage? In this video, we dive deep into essential questions every couple should ask before they tie the knot, moving beyond the initial fuzzy feel-good emotions to what really matters for building a strong foundation. Having counseled thousands of premarital couples over the past decade, we know what it takes to foster a successful marriage.  Curious...

Marriage isn’t a partnership, and it certainly isn’t 50/50. Sounds controversial, right? The word “partner” is widely used in our culture today when referring to a husband, wife, etc., but thinking of your spouse as a partner can actually be quite toxic to your marriage. If this has been the case in your relationship, we’re going to outline how to reframe it in a way that gives you a much better c...

Have you noticed more and more people around you struggling with infertility? Perhaps you’re even struggling yourself. The statistics around infertility have changed dramatically over the past couple of years. Today, we hear from Vida and Ronit from WeNatal about how, since 2020, the rate of infertility has shifted from 1 in 8 couples to 1 in 6 couples. What’s going on?! Tune in to hear some surpr...

Do you find yourself keeping a long list of things that frustrate you about your spouse throughout the day, only to blow up during an argument days or weeks later? After working with thousands of couples all over the world, we’ve developed many communication tools that can help prevent this. Today, we’re sharing one of these simple tools that, if practiced regularly, could revolutionize the way yo...

If you're the betrayed spouse and you find yourself asking the detective questions like: 👇🏼 Where were you when this happened? How many times per week did you do it? What positions were you in? For the sake of your marriage, it's best to stop asking these questions. Now, you do need to ask questions, but there are better questions that lead to healing. We share more about this in the episode, an...

Whether you're looking to strengthen your marriage or seeking guidance on how to navigate a rocky path, this episode is filled with encouragement, biblically-based principles, and actionable steps to help you and your spouse stay connected. Tune in as Karissa discusses all things marriage & divorce with Dr. Cindy Miller, author of “I Don’t Want a Divorce!” Resources: The EROS Marriage Weekend is o...

You know that we live in a culture that's actively eroding God's design for marriage & family. Part of our mission here at DYMC is to help you become purposeful in your marriage, sexuality, and parenting. That's why we brought on an expert guest today to talk about treading boldly in a pornographic world as a parent that just wants to do the right thing. Both giving up AND overprotecting are mista...

Has your season of busyness turned into a lifestyle of burnout? Do you feel so depleted that you've neglected certain aspects of your health & relationships? This is the episode for you. We're gonna address the difference between overwhelm & burnout, some practices to AVOID them, and what to do if you've already hit this point. 🔥 Resources: The EROS Marriage Weekend is just over 2 months away! Se...

If you follow us on IG, you know we've been working on a huge project that is available NOW on Amazon! Say hello to more adventure, pleasure, & SAFE novelty in your sex life with SENSATIONS: The DYMC Bedroom Game. You can read all about it at the links below and hear about it by hitting that play button. ▶️🎉♥️ Get your sensations card deck today!  https://amzn.to/3T9BMoD Learn more about your ad...

Sex drive declines for many couples after they get married. We know, because we work with A LOT of them. Thousands of couples are dealing with sex drive issues. They want to know how to get that spark back and how to spice things up in the bedroom. The solution to this boils down to 3 simple but powerful secrets all married couples should know. Hear all about it by hitting that play button. Want t...

Can Christian couples actually have FUN in the bedroom? Many Christians really do, and there's a lot of Christians that don't... and we all read the same Bible. We've spent over a decade in our profession trying to figure out why so many couples are dissatisfied in their sex life, or are bored in the bedroom. Tune in to hear us expose 3 BELIEFS that many Christians hold that kill sensuality & conn...

Dear young married couple, imagine actually feeling comfortable & confident when you're naked with your spouse - free from judgment & insecurities. It's almost unthinkable, right? Why is this so hard for young married couples - especially Christians? We're going to talk about this today and discuss practical tips for overcoming bodily shame in the bedroom. We want to meet you! We've got just one m...

Say goodbye to shame & insecurity and hello to the body image God intended for you with this short bonus episode/prayer. ♥️ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dear singles, this week’s interviewees GET IT. Tyler & Nicole Sullivan were in their mid-thirties when they started dating. They know how grueling the “wait” can be. They know how awkward it feels to put yourself out there (their origin story is actually quite awkward 🤪). Tune in as they discuss singleness, dating, & WAITING on the Lord.  Resources: Don't miss out on our very last EROS Marriage...

Young married couple, you have a lot of responsibilities and moving parts. Do you ever feel like your life is imbalanced or chaotic? Today, we were privileged to speak with Rabbi Daniel Lapin about bringing your life back into alignment and order. His material has really impacted our lives & we’re excited to share his wisdom with you today.   Resources: We had such a great time at EROS in Biloxi,...

Ever wanted to get those burning marriage/parenting questions answered? At our summer EROS event in Biloxi, MS, we sat down for a LIVE podcast recording with the Encore passholders for a Q&A about it all - marriage, parenting, sex, theology, & more. We had tons of fun recording this and we can’t wait to do another at our next EROS event in November.  Resources: We had such a great time at EROS in...

Dear UNmarried brother/sister, are you finding the dating space to be quite challenging? Perhaps you feel like you can’t make progress, or you’ve just determined that God wants you to be lonely… Today, we got to interview our friends Megan & Steven Keith from The Synchrony Project. Their mission is to help incredible singles like you find their value-aligned match. This interview was filled with s...

Have you dreamt of starting a business, but you just didn’t know what steps to take? Or maybe you have started a business, but you’re really discouraged by all the unexpected mishaps that come with it? Today we had our good friend, Hunter Haley rejoin us on the podcast to discuss the WHY behind your business. Hunter was a millionaire by age 30 and hosts The Blessed Business Podcast. We trust his w...

Have you ever felt guilty for feeling some of those big emotions we label as “bad?” Today, we chatted with Dr. Alison Cook, an expert on this topic. Dr. Cook is an author, therapist, & clinician. We really dove into not only naming these emotions, but what to do about them from a Christian perspective. At DYMC, we’re dedicated to producing material that’s biblically based and scientifically sound....

We had someone submit a question this week about having a sexual history before your spouse. What is your spouse entitled to know? Is there such a thing as sharing too much detail? How can one approach this conversation with grace & understanding? Tune in to hear our reply.  Resources: Meet us in Biloxi this summer? 🤝☀️ https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros Have more of these conversations...

Did you walk into marriage with unaddressed past trauma? Did you know this can manifest in your marriage as painful sex, lousy sex, or even avoiding sex altogether? Today, Karissa had the privilege of talking with Dr. Margaret Nagib. She is a clinical psychologist who specializes in Christian counseling. She comes to the table today with such wisdom around healing your sex life from past trauma. ...

Do you feel stuck by issues in the past that hold you hostage? Today, Dr. Gary Lawrence guides us through not only his story of breaking through the chains of rejection, but how he’s helped thousands of people heal their marriage and live a life of freedom. It was a true privilege to sit with him as he shared his wisdom.  Resources: Meet us in Biloxi this summer? 🤝☀️ https://www.dearyoungmarriedc...

Do you love God and know you need to pray, but you’re just not sure HOW to pray? Maybe you do pray, but you just don’t prioritize it the way you should… This is exactly what Pastor Luke St. Clair addresses in today’s episode. He guides us through a prayer process that anyone can follow & also talks about the right MOTIVES for prayer. This wonderful man of God has poured into our lives, and we’re j...