Still Holding Hands

What is our Legacy? What if the marriage you’re building today becomes part of someone else’s inheritance tomorrow? Every couple is leaving a legacy. The question isn’t whether you’re building one—it’s what kind . In this powerful episode of Still Holding Hands , Tim and Chris Peterson take a deeper look at marriage legacy and what it means to build a marriage that leaves something meaningful behi...

In Part 2 of Still Holding Hands: How Did We Get Here? , Tim and Chris Peterson continue the conversation about what it really means to build a life with Jesus at the center . This time, the conversation moves beyond the moment of salvation and the early years of faith into the places where faith is tested, transformed, and ultimately matured. And then we ask an even bigger question: How has Jesus...

How did we get here? Not just here in our marriage—but here in our faith, our relationship with Jesus, and the life we're building together ? In this episode of Still Holding Hands , Tim and Chris Peterson take a deeper look at the journey of making Jesus the center of your life and your marriage. Because faith isn't simply about the moment you accepted Christ. It's about what happens after you sa...

Healthy marriages aren’t perfect marriages—they’re marriages that know how to repair. Every couple has moments when they say the wrong thing, misunderstand each other, become defensive, pull away, or simply miss the mark. The difference between a struggling marriage and a growing marriage isn’t whether conflict happens. It’s what you do after it happens. In this episode of Still Holding Hands, Tim...

Are you keeping score in your marriage? “I did this, so you should do that.” “I apologized last time.” “I always do more.” “You never…” Even when we never say it out loud, keeping score can quietly turn a husband and wife into competitors instead of partners. In this episode of Still Holding Hands, Tim and Chris Peterson tackle one of the most common marriage traps: trying to win against each othe...

Adam, where art thou? That question from Genesis 3:9 still echoes today—and it may be one of the most important questions a husband can answer. You can be home and still be absent. You can provide financially, work hard, love your family, and still be emotionally, spiritually, and relationally disconnected from the people who need you most. In this episode of Still Holding Hands , Tim and Chris Pe...

What if one of the biggest threats to your marriage isn't conflict, money, or communication—but comparison ? In this episode of Still Holding Hands , Tim and Chris Peterson take an honest look at how comparison can quietly steal joy, intimacy, gratitude, and connection from your marriage. In a world filled with picture-perfect couples, romantic vacations, beautiful homes, happy families, and caref...

What if everything you've been taught about love is incomplete? The world says love is a feeling. Movies tell us it's chemistry. Social media says it's finding the right person. But God gives us a completely different picture in 1 Corinthians 13 —a love that isn't based on emotions but on daily choices, selfless actions, and the transforming power of Christ. In this episode of Still Holding Hands...

What do you do when one spouse seems spiritually stronger than the other? In this episode of Still Holding Hands, Tim and Chris Peterson explore one of the most common—and often unspoken—challenges in Christian marriage: navigating seasons when one spouse is growing spiritually faster than the other. Whether you're longing for your spouse to pray with you, attend church more consistently, or take...

Every marriage will face difficult seasons—but those seasons don't have to pull you apart. Whether you're navigating financial stress, job loss, illness, grief, infertility, parenting challenges, ministry pressures, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life's demands, there is hope. In this episode of Still Holding Hands , Tim and Chris Peterson share practical, biblical wisdom on how to find strength...

Bringing your first baby home is one of life's greatest blessings—but it can also become one of the biggest adjustments your marriage will ever face. Sleepless nights, new responsibilities, shifting priorities, and the demands of parenthood can leave even the strongest couples feeling disconnected. In this episode of the Still Holding Hands Podcast , Tim and Chris Peterson share practical, biblica...

What does it take to build a marriage that lasts 40 years? In this special anniversary episode of Still Holding Hands , we celebrate four decades of marriage by sharing the biblical principles, practical lessons, and everyday choices that have helped our relationship grow stronger through every season. Whether you're newly married or have been together for years, discover Christian marriage advice...

Can the Fruit of the Spirit really transform your marriage? In this episode of Still Holding Hands , Tim & Chris explore how the powerful truths of Galatians 5:22-23 can strengthen communication, deepen intimacy, reduce conflict, and help couples build a Christ-centered marriage that thrives. Join us as we discuss how love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, an...

Friendship is the foundation of a strong and lasting marriage, but the pressures of everyday life can cause couples to drift from the fun, connection, and closeness they once shared. In this episode of Still Holding Hands , Tim & Chris explore how Christian couples can rediscover friendship in marriage, reconnect emotionally, and find joy in doing life together again. Learn practical, faith-ba...

In a world filled with distractions, temptations, and constant demands on our attention, protecting your marriage requires intentionality. In this episode of Still Holding Hands , R=Tim & Chris discuss how Christian couples can guard their hearts, strengthen emotional and physical intimacy, establish healthy boundaries, and protect their marriage from the subtle influences that can erode trust...

Not every marriage journey unfolds the way couples imagined. In this episode of Still Holding Hands , Tim & Chris talk about navigating broken dreams, unmet expectations, disappointments, and difficult seasons in marriage while still holding onto faith, hope, and each other. Discover practical, biblical encouragement for overcoming setbacks, healing together, rebuilding trust, and finding a vi...

Family relationships can be a blessing—but without healthy boundaries, they can also create stress and tension in marriage. In this episode of Still Holding Hands , Tim & Chris talk about love, limits, and setting healthy boundaries with family and in-laws in a Christian marriage. Learn practical and biblical ways to protect your relationship, improve communication, handle family conflict resp...

Wedding vows are more than words spoken on one special day—they are promises meant to be lived out every day of marriage. In this episode of Still Holding Hands , Tim & Chris explore what it means to daily honor your wedding vows through love, commitment, faithfulness, and intentional connection. Discover practical, biblical marriage principles that help couples build a strong, lasting relatio...

Why does intimacy matter so much in a Christian marriage—and why do so many couples struggle to maintain it? In this episode of Still Holding Hands , Tim & Chris unpack God’s design for intimacy, exploring how emotional, physical, and spiritual connection are essential for a thriving, Christ-centered relationship. If you’ve ever felt distant from your spouse, struggled with communication, or w...

Money is one of the biggest sources of stress and misunderstanding in marriage. In this episode of Still Holding Hands , Tim & Chris unpack how financial pressure, different money mindsets, and poor communication can create conflict between spouses. Learn practical, faith-based strategies for budgeting as a couple, improving financial communication, resolving money disagreements, and building...

Many couples love each other but struggle with priorities. In this episode of Still Holding Hands , Tim & Chris Peterson talk about blending God, work, kids, church, and marriage so your relationship doesn’t get pushed to the bottom of the list. Life's Priorities: God Spouse Kids Church Work 1 Corinthians 14:33 (NLT) Psalms 92:13-14 (NKJV) Matthew 6:33 (NLT) Song: "First Things First" - Consum...

Marriage often breaks down when wives feel unloved and husbands feel disrespected. In this episode of Still Holding Hands , we explore the power dynamic of what builds or breaks your marriage, and how it impacts communication, conflict, intimacy, and practical ways couples can rebuild connection using biblical wisdom and everyday habits. Episode 5: "What Planet Are Your From" Song: While I'm Waiti...

Why do marriages, even Christian marriages, seem to struggle in the early years? How do you recognize the subtle signs that your marriage might be drifting into a slow fade and instead embrace the business of life? Join Tim & Chris Peterson as they look at keeping the home fires lit in today's podcast, Rekindling The Romance In The Everyday. YouVersion Bible App - wherever you get your apps fo...

join Tim & Chris as they talk about conflict ("intense moments of fellowship") and navigating through it. We discuss that conflict isn't fatal or failure. Bible verses referenced: James 3:16 (NKJV & Contemporary Jewish Bible) John 17:20-21 (NLT) James 1:19 (TPT) STILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE: Discuss what you experienced, growing up, when it came to conflict. Was it healthy or unhealthy? P...

Does the Honeymoon have to be over? Join Tim and Chris as they discuss this and other tips for a successful Christian marriage. Psalm 92:13-14 (NKJV) YouVersion Bible App - wherever you get apps from Check out the bibleproject.com studies with the YouVersion app and their website The 5 Love Languages - https://5lovelanguages.com/ This weeks STILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE: Schedule and complete time...