TwoGether

In our final episode of the season, Rachel, Andy and Kelly shared about their experience in taking the Better Love marriage assessment. We go over the different aspects of the assessment as well as talk about our own results and shared what it got right about our marriages. We end the episode by talking with Rachel about her role at Ada Bible Church as our Director of Women's Ministry and her visi...

Rachel and Kelly invited back to the podcast, Caiti and Austin Moore to give us an update on their journey as a couple and family. In the previous episode they were on in 2022, they vulnerably shared about their infertility journey. In this episode, we had an amazing update in how they were able to adopt twin boys. They shared what that journey was like and have lots of wisdom to share with those...

We had the privilege of talking with Dan Seaborn, who leads Winning at Home. Samuel and Kelly with Dan had an engaging conversation about bringing us back to the basics of what a healthy marriage looks like from a biblical standpoint. Specifically, they talked about some of the false ideas our culture may have about marriage and how we can look at marriage through a biblical lens. For more informa...

Join host, Cori Olsson, in a conversation with Brad Holmes and Sam Schubkegel on how to date well! Brad and Sam are both on staff at Ada Bible Church and work with young adults in a ministry called UNION. Are you currently dating or wondering if you are dating the right way? Wherever you are at in your dating journey, this episode dives into the mechanics of dating, how it has changed over time, a...

When men support each other, what kind of positive impacts can happen in marriages and families?  In Episode 6 of this season, Andy invites Men’s Ministry Pastors Ethan Cole  (Ada Bible Cascade Campus)  and Vic Willis  (Ada Bible Kentwood Campus)  to the podcast to discuss the impacts and support men can find in a ministry setting. You’ll learn more about the importan...

Conflict is normal in a marriage, but how we engage in it can have either positive or devastating consequences. Today Samuel and Kelly invite back fan-favorite Matt DeHoog to talk about the Drama Triangle, a relational paradigm in which we can shift between three roles, Persecutor, Rescuer, and Victim, all held in place by guilt and blame. This an episode that you might want to have a notebook han...

Today we invited the counselor Peter DeHaan to talk about all the different ways he does marriage counseling. This was a valuable conversation in which Peter shares about motivational interviewing, working with couples with addictions, and some other facets of his ways in working with couples. A really important segment of the episode was when Peter addressed the stages of change - this was helpfu...

Both Sarah and Ryan are key leaders in our Thrive and Lifeline ministries and we get to hear their powerful marriage story. Starting out as high school sweethearts, they thought they had it all until the challenging aspects of life caught up to them. By staying committed and getting help, they were able to rebuild their marriage. A key marking point for them was saying yes to a relationship with G...

Co-dependence is a term used a lot today, but what is the difference between a connected couple and a co-dependent one? In this episode, Andy sits down with author, speaker, and pastor John Eklund to dive into the intricacies of co-dependency, how to identify it, and some tips on avoiding it in your marriage. You’ll enjoy John’s engaging stories while he breaks down this complex topic.

It's a new season of TwoGether! One of our favorite things to do when we interview couples is that we ask each of them to share on the episode what they love about their spouse. This has been a powerful way to end each episode and each of the couples walk away blessed to do this exercise. In this episode, the team highlights some ways in which you can do this on a regular basis and we give you spe...

What a privilege it was to interview Pastor Jeff and Chris Manion for our final episode this season. This was one of the more vulnerable interviews we have had with a couple. Jeff and Chris share some of the challenges they have faced and things they have learned in their 40 years of marriage and ministry. There is much to take away from this episode so make sure to have something handy to take no...

In this fun episode, Andy, along with his wife Esther, got to sit down with co-host Cori and her husband Collin. The Olsson’s discuss enjoying the process of getting to know one another during their 6 year courtship before tying the knot. They share lessons they have learned along the way and give some great tips on fighting more effectively. You’ll enjoy this couple’s story and get to know one of...

They say opposites attract, but what does that really mean for a marriage? Join Andy as he and Nance Robson, local marriage counselor, explore the differences of an introvert and extrovert within the context of marriage. You will follow the story of Alex and Kristin Trovert, a fictional couple who represents the many couples both Nance and Andy have worked with in counseling. It's a conversation t...

What a great episode - we brought in former clients of Kelly to discuss the impact counseling has had on their individual stories as well as their marriage. In this episode, Kelly and Andy had the pleasure of speaking with Eric and Lisa Miller, a couple with a great love story. You’ll get to hear about how they found each other, the ways they have grown as a couple, and how their identity in Chris...

A new segment that will be offered on the Twogether podcast are interviews with marriage counselors in our community. We will ask how each counselor works with couples, with the goal of making you familiar with the amazing counselors we have in our community and which one may be a good fit for you. Today, our own Samuel Jones will be sharing with us how he approaches marriage counseling. You can f...

A key aspect of the TwoGether podcast is that we interview couples and want to dive deep into learning more about their stories. By doing these interviews, there is much for us to learn from others that can make our marriages better and it's why we believe it is the cornerstone of our podcast. Today, Rachel, Andy, Kelly and Cori have a discussion of how we can learn a lot from couples in how they...

The McMurray's have stepped into a new season that could elicit chaos and disunity, where instead they find stability and openness. Pastor Parris and Fallon along with Samuel and Cori dive into the world of what it looks like to shepherd their church, work other jobs, parent, and the day in-and-day-outs of marriage. We’ll explore the new season of ministry that Pastor Parris and Fallon entered int...

This upcoming fall on October 6, Ted Lowe is coming to visit Ada Bible Church and we will be having a marriage night for couples. On this episode, Kelly and Ted discussed his latest book Us in Mind: How Changing Your Thoughts Can Change Your Marriage. This was a great discussion in how we think about our spouse in a positive manner can make a long-lasting impact on your marriage. Also please join...

Rachel and Kelly had the privilege of interviewing Jan and Keith Schaap, who sadly divorced after just ten years of marriage. But God was not done with them as a couple and amazingly after nine years of being divorced found their way back to one another. This is a story you won't want to miss! For those interested in attending the marriage retreat Jan and Keith will be hosting you can find that in...

Today Rachel, Samuel and Kelly opened up our first episode of season six and shared what a few of their favorite episodes were from Season Five. We had different themes in our fifth season and two were personality differences and adoption. We also had a surprise for our listeners at the end - it's an episode you don't want to miss.

We brought in Matt DeHoog to talk to us about how your personality impacts your life and marriage. By looking at the DiSC personality assessment, we can have a better understanding of how God designed us and this also helps us to relate to others better. We had a rich conversation on these topics and you might want to take notes as we go over a lot of different dynamics as it relates to personalit...

It’s a story of two very different cultures coming together in a powerful way. You’ll want to be sure to make space for this latest episode of Ada Bible’s marriage podcast, TwoGether, to hear how Amanda (from America) and Mordecai (from Africa) found their way to one another. Learn about intentional investments they made that helped them create their own culture and marriage. WANT TO TALK TO SOMEO...

Continuing with the theme of adoption, Rachel and Kelly interviewed Mike and Susan TeBos who have been married 27 years and adopted three children who are now adults. Susan has written two books on adoption and she and Mike shared their story and offer advice for couples who may be thinking about adoption or foster care. The two books Susan wrote are entitled We've Been There: True Stories, Surpri...

Rachel, Samuel and Kelly share some of their stories where they have seen couple's restore their marriage. They focussed on a handful of examples of couples who were able to come back from the brink, did their own personal work, and reconnected in their marriage. WANT TO TALK TO SOMEONE?If you would like to talk to a pastor or person on staff about your marriage, please reach out to care@adabible....

If you are thinking of adoption or foster care for your family, this episode is a must-listen. Kurt Ellis is a counselor whose main focus is working with many couples and children who have been adopted. He brings a lot of great information for our listeners and in particular, discusses the dynamic of attachment, which is a common issue with some adopted children and teens. For those interested, Fa...