Dear Young Married Couple

We work with couples every day that are dealing with broken trust & betrayal within their marriage. The truth is, both the spouse who broke trust and the one who’s had their trust broken have some healing work to do. There are certain things to understand about both parties. Join this conversation with Dr. Eddie Capparucci to learn some things you may not have known about restoring broken trust. ...

Have you ever been tempted to believe that getting married young will negatively impact your marriage because of immaturity, finances, etc? Let’s hear from Sarah Therese, a young wife, homemaker, and mother of 5. She sheds so much light on this topic from both a biblical & practical perspective.  Resources: Sarah’s Instagram https://instagram.com/sarahthereseco?igshid=MzMyNGUyNmU2YQ== Sarah’s YouT...

You want to cast vision, reach into the future, and make plans for life, but you neglect looking into your past to help you get there. We talk about this quite a bit on this show, but today, we want to emphasize how much our past really does affect us. If we don’t address issues from our past, it’s just going to negatively affect our future. Let’s hear from Jason VanRuler on his newest book, “Get...

This episode is all about sex after 50, but if you’re younger than 50, we encourage you to tune in and keep this tool in your back pocket. Jim & Carolyn Childerston are full of experience and clinical knowledge. They are both well-studied in psychology and theology and are experts when it comes to sex and aging. Listen in as they answer questions we get asked frequently about menopause, ED, hormon...

We often talk about the importance of reflecting on your childhood to help you better understand the way you behave in relationships and how you interact with life. The idea of attachment style within your marriage can also be traced back to your history. Tune in as we interview and gain insight from Eli Harwood, also known as “Attachment Nerd” on social media.  Resources: Securely Attached: Trans...

Have you ever found yourself in a relationship with a spouse or family member who has intense mood swings, or shifts in behavior, and you find it incredibly difficult to maintain a relationship with them? This is the episode for you. We had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Jerry Kreisman, author of “I Hate You. Don’t Leave Me.” It’s all about understanding Borderline Personality Disorder.  Resour...

Anxiety and stress can quite literally steal your life away if you’re not intentional about getting to the root of the problem. 😵‍💫 Here’s the thing: Anxiety is like a gas light, or a smoke detector. You can take the batteries out of the smoke detector to make it stop beeping, but that doesn’t kill the fire. It’s time to start building a non-anxious life. Begin this journey by tuning in to this...

In-laws + boundaries - a subject we help couples work through quite often. 😬 This episode is a slight twist on this idea though. We got a specific question from an anonymous caller asking how to navigate a relationship where her boyfriend’s parents are codependent on their adult child and are having a hard time letting him go. This is a loaded question, so go ahead and tune in to hear our respons...

What’s your relationship with IG like? 📱Research shows that social media really does effect you - your mood, self-image, productivity, EVEN your marriage! Despite the research, we still stay on social media. Why is this? Why the love-hate relationship? Let’s hear from Anneliese from Feminine not Feminist® on this topic. We’ve had her on the show before and absolutely love the way she thinks + art...

We know that God is a god of marriage, not divorce. But we’ve all wondered: Are there exceptions to this? Are there biblical examples? Should I stay in an abusive, unsafe marriage for the sake of “sticking it out”? 💔 There is a big debate here, so we’re trying to be as careful as possible. We received this anonymous question from a follower via our SPEAK Pipe (linked below). Tune in to hear our r...

Kim Moore’s story starts out like many other young women with shame around sex - her wedding night was tough, she didn’t truly understand the biblical WHY for sex, and was rejected when she sought help. 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨 She decided early on that God wanted MORE for her sex life, and that she would find the answers in His word. Her research has helped couples of all ages achieve fulfilling, God-honoring...

We messed up… Does God still see us as pure? ♥️ This week, we received an anonymous question from a gal who recently got engaged. Her fiancé has had sexual relations in the past and she shared that they had crossed this boundary together as well.  ♥️ Her question goes something along the lines of this:  After having sought forgiveness and intending not to cross this line again, how could I see mys...

Alright mamas, you’ve been reading up about this self-care trend lately and you wonder… does this really go beyond pedicures & bubble baths? Let’s be honest - these activities are great, but they’re usually something we resort to when we’re overwhelmed or we’ve just had enough. What if there was a way to care for yourself that actually helps PREVENT burn out?  Today we interviewed Dr. Morgan Cutli...

If you're a parent, you're well aware that becoming a parent for the first time exacts a significant toll on both your mental and physical well-being. If you're currently navigating these challenges, you'll want to join this discussion with trauma therapist, Natalie Brunswick. She not only relates her own experiences but also offers practical resources to effectively manage the overwhelm that ofte...

Whether your kids are already back to school, are going back soon, or you just want to be equipped when your children are of school age, this episode is for YOU!  ✏️📓  Korena Hendryx, MA is a parent + principal of a growing private school and provides lots of tips to keep your mornings smooth + structured. Resources: More Episodes w/ Korena: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-young-marrie...

Have you ever doubted or questioned whether or not you got married in the will of God, or your own desires? Perhaps you prayed about your union to your spouse, but never saw a clear sign you hear all these stories about. What happens when you marry OUTSIDE the will of God? 🤔 Tune in to hear our response to a question we received from a follower recently. We kept the name redacted for privacy, but...

Who says your sex life has to die when you retire, go through menopause, or when you reach ____ age? Let’s hear from Dr. Cliff + Joyce Penner, an 80-year-old couple that’s dedicated to keeping your God-given sex life alive, fun, + adventurous. They’ve been married for 60 years, are highly educated, and the fruit of their labor is evident in the lives they’ve touched. Join the conversation! 👵🏼♥️...

There is HOPE after an affair when you get everything into the light. ❤️‍🩹 Do you have broken TRUST or some emotional distance in your marriage? We had the privilege of speaking to Pastor Garrett and Brenna Naufel, a couple who experienced infidelity in their marriage, BUT there is a plot twist you’ll have to listen for. We are so grateful they are sharing their story and providing helpful tools...

We live in a very trigger-avoiding culture. ⚠️ We will cancel everyone + everything if they inconvenience us or cause some deep-rooted issues to surface. This is NOT a healthy way to be living our lives! Is there a better way to go about our triggers that is God-honoring? Let’s find out in this episode with Dr. Debra Fileta!  Adventure and Intimacy Retreat - East information here: https://dear-you...

Have you ever experienced a time of transition that was extremely difficult to navigate? Have you ever felt guilty for grieving the loss of something that was replaced by something better? We had the privilege to discuss this with Zim Flores, who has experienced much of the same. She has been named a leader by Oprah Winfrey, she’s been featured in Times Magazine, she was an awardee for Forbes 30 u...

Time to celebrate 🎆FREEDOM🎆….. in the bedroom. 🛏 That’s right! There are so many issues we see in couples that act as barriers to an amazing, adventurous sex life. Here’s the truth: God WANTS you to ENJOY sex with your spouse, and He’s given us scripture for ways to do this/not to do this. Kick insecurity, shame, and boring sex out the window. It’s time to experience FREEDOM in the bedroom.  In...

We all, at one point or another, have experienced INSECURITY. 🙍🏼‍♂️🙎🏻‍♀️ It’s that feeling of falling short in certain areas of your life that can hold you back from reaching your full potential. Tune into this episode with Rev. Ryan Franklin, Assistant Pastor of Pentecostals of Alexandria, as he shares the secrets to overcoming insecurity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

You are VALID in your feelings of hurt and betrayal. 💔 However, allowing yourself to DWELL aimlessly on these feelings will not get you the healing you desire. Want to know HOW to heal and begin to process your emotions effectively? Click the link below to download our FREE resource: The Honest Letter Template.  Resources FREE Resource: The Honest Letter dear-young-married-couple.mykajabi.com/hon...

Dear Young Married Couple: You’ve likely experienced significant loss in your life. 💔 You may be going through grief and loss presently, and feeling the pain of that loss. Grief is a multi-faceted emotion, and loss comes in many different forms. If you run from it, bury it, or don’t address it, you will never find true healing. Tune into this episode with Dr. David Norris as we walk through this...

As counselors, when people come to our virtual office with marriage concerns, it generally has to do with conflict. With POLITICAL differences specifically, can we agree to disagree? Are some of the value differences too significant? Let’s talk about some hard facts and stats regarding political parties and marriage. 📉📊 Retreat info https://dear-young-married-couple.mykajabi.com/adventure-and-in...