Unveiled with Anne Teagarden

Contuining our series on "First Things First" - guarding our thoughts FIRST is so important as our words and actions start with thoughts.  Have you ever wondered, "Why did I do that?" It started with a thought.  Not all of our thoughts lead us down good paths.  In this episode I look at three things that can take our thoughts down negative paths. Verses Quoted in this episode: Phili...

We know that putting God first is important, but do we do it?  Great things happen when we put first things first and get our relationship with God at the top. The other relationships will improve as a result.  This is the first in a series of "First Things First." Verses quoted in this episode: Matthew 6:25-34, James 1:22, Philippians 4:9, 1 Peter 5:7

That very first Christmas, God gave us the best gift of all - himself! He gave us his presence in Jesus and continuing through his Holy Spirit.  He is "Immanuel" - God with us!   Jesus' last words to us were, "I am with you always, to the very end of the age." (Matthew 28:20) #loneliness,  #Immanuel,   #Emmanuel Bible verses mentioned: Matthew 1:21-23, Psalms 34:18, P...

It's easy to forget to be grateful for all the little things you do for each other. But it's SO important and beneficial to your relationship.    Verses referenced:   Colossians 3:12-15 (I erroneously said Philippians instead of Colossians on the recording. Oops!) Philippians 2:3-4

Sometimes couples don't feel "close" anymore, or like they are drifting apart. They don't always know how it happens.  They are several things that can cause it, but you can get back from it by beginning to spend more time together.   Bible Verses quoted: Ecclesiastes 4:9-11

It's easy for moms to develop strong bonds and friendships with their kids and enjoy spending time with just them.  The danger is that your focus on your kids will take your focus off of your husband and begin to harm your marriage relationship. Keep the Marriage relationship as the primary relationship.  Bible Verses Used:  Matthew 10:37, Proverbs 31:28

If you feel a tug-of-war between extended family and one of you, it's time to pull back and regroup and be united.  Don't dread the holidays with family, plan for it. Be united.   If you're interested in a longer workshop on this topic or a worksheet with questions to help you get on the same page, email me at anne@synergiamm.com and I'll send it to you.

Do you ever feel like you do most of the work around the house?  If so, this can lead to resentment which can in turn undermine your marriage. What's a different way to look at things? How can you resolve this issue? Bible Verse Quoted: 1 Corinthians 13:5

I'm introducing a new series on some of the Danger Zones to avoid in marriage. These are seemingly small things that can have a big impact. Unity is key in marriage, so anything that can divide you should be guarded against.  You've got to be on the same team! Quotes: The Zax by Dr. Seuss Bible:  Mark 3:25, Mark 10:6-9, Genesis 2:24

Comparing ourselves to others is more about our insecurity and discontent than it is the other person.  Learn how to combat this natural instinct of women. :)   Verses used in this episode:  Philippians 1:6, 1 Timothy 6:6-7, Philippians 4:11-12, Hebrews 13:5 You can contact me at: anne@synergiamm.com

Life is hard, but you don't have to wait until it's better to be happy.  God promises to trade our sorrows for joy and give us "a garment of praise INSTEAD of a spirit of despair." (among other "insteads")   Verses quoted in this podcast: Psalm 30:11, Isaiah 61:3, Job 8:21, Psalm 30:5, Acts 2:28

Last episode I said the fastest path to peace and out of stress is to "give up" control - aka "surrender."  So why is surrendering things into God's hands so hard?  Could it be a trust issue?  Verses referenced: Isaiah 55:9,  Ephesians 3:20, Deuteronomy 31:8

We often feel like giving up, throwing in the towel, running away.  We feel like we've tried everything.  I don't advocate that kind of giving up.  But - when we give up trying to fix it ourselves, that's when we often see forward progress.  God can make a way but we need to get out of the way.    The Story of King Jehoshaphat mentioned in this episode can be found in...

I struggle with stress and guess that many women do too. I want to share what God has been sharing about stress with me. It's not from the Father. Also, what does his word say about stress? It says He gives us peace!

Recently God showed me a vision of a treasure chest of the heart and that sometimes we are treasuring the wrong things there. But - there is hope. We can exchange negative things for positive ones with God's help!    Verses quoted in this episode: Matthew 6:20-21, Luke 2:19, 1 Corinthians 13:5, James 3:17-18

As busy women we don't feel we have time to rest but the consequence of not resting is harm to ourselves and our relationships. God commands us to rest because he knows we need it.  He also offers to carry our burdens and give us rest and refreshment for our souls.    Take time for this episode, give yourself permission to rest and have fun, and see what a difference it can make. &n...

This is about my terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day when the enemy hijacked my mind and send me down a path of negativity. We must always guard our minds, but be especially viligant when we are weak (stressed, sick, overwhelmed, etc.)  The path that our mind is on determines how we process what's coming at us.  Our mindset affects how we feel and how we relate with those around us...

Shaunti Feldhahn graciously gave me a few minutes of her time to discuss her book and the impact it has made. She shares a few things she has learned since publishing this book. Keep listening for a preview of some of her new resources you can check out at the end.

Resentment is like the pesky weeds in our gardens. It pops up everywhere and then takes over.  I learned about keeping short accounts in my relationships and the dangers of resentment this summer.  This could be the answer you're looking for to fix that broken relationship.

I learned a lot of lessons throughout my crazy 2022 summer of caring for my elderly parents and moving them to assisted living and out of their home. For the next few weeks, I'm going to share what I learned.   This week - it's the lesson that true freedom is found in dependence rather than independence. Wait, what?!  That sounds backwards, but God's ways often are.

What is it that many men wish they could convey to their wives? Shaunti asked this question as an open-ended question in her survey and here's the number one answer. Well, I won't spoil it - listen in. It may surprise you.  This is the last chapter in the book, "For Women Only" by Shaunti Feldhahn as we almost wrap up this series. Stay tuned for an interview with the author in a few weeks!

Why do men care about how we look after we're married? Shouldn't he love me no matter what?  Yes. And he does. But men also appreciate us taking care of ourselves. And guess what - it's better for us, too!  This is based on Chapter 9 from the book, "For Women Only" by Shaunti Feldhahn.

Are men as a whole romantic?  Shaunti's survey says "Yes!"  So why do we often wish they'd be more romantic? I share several reasons from Shaunti's research.  Don't worry - there's hope! This information is based off of Chapter 8 of "For Women Only" by Shaunti Feldhahn.

Why is that guys notice every time a hot babe walks by?  And what is going through his mind?  This week, Grant joins me as we discuss chapter 7 of the book, For Women Only by Shaunti Feldhahn.  Learn how men are biologically wired up to notice and what does that mean and not mean.    Please note - if your husband is addicted to porn - get help.  This episode is about...

My family is still in crisis/chaos mode with my in-laws. I'm learning the importance of seeking joy in the midst of difficult or "hard" times. We all go through hard seasons and joy is our best option. So how do we find it?