A Purpose Driven Marriage Podcast

We're Back! In this comeback episode, Duane and Nadine Stewart reveal why they've been MIA and share their own wild ride of balancing marriage, careers, and kids. They highlight the importance of a rock-solid foundation in your relationship and how sticking together with God's help can turn challenges into triumphs. Plus, get a sneak peek into their exciting future plans, like launching a video ve...

In this episode of A Purpose Driven Marriage Podcast, Duane and Nadine Stewart come together to share their wisdom on safeguarding your marriage from infidelity. They discuss five impactful strategies: setting guardrails around your relationship, nourishing your marriage with quality time and intimacy, maintaining a positive mindset, and staying vigilant against potential threats. The Stewarts del...

Join us in this engaging and insightful podcast episode where we dive deep into the mysterious realm of what women truly desire in their relationships and marriages. Hosted by your favorite duo, Duane and Nadine, this episode takes a unique twist as Duane is away, leaving his wife to navigate the microphone solo for the first time. With humor, vulnerability, and practical advice, Nadine embarks on...

After taking some much needed vacation ourselves, we're giving you this extended episode to talk about why getting away as a couple is an absolute must! We cover all the ways it benefits your relationship, like reducing stress, increasing connection, and experiencing opportunities for amazing vacation sex! PLUS we will include a big bonus by revealing how we - a large family of eight - can afford...

Did you know that the way you fight or how you resolve conflict can predict whether or not you'll have a successful marriage? That's right. According to Dr. John Gottman of the Gottman Institute,  the single greatest predictor for a successful marriage is repairing skills. Repairing skills refers to a couple's ability to resolve conflict.  Episodes 19 of A Purpose Driven Marriage Podcast is the se...

Did you know that the way you fight or how you resolve conflict can predict whether or not you'll have a successful marriage? That's right. According to Dr. John Gottman of the Gottman Institute,  the single greatest predictor for a successful marriage is repairing skills. Repairing skills refers to a couple's ability to resolve conflict.  Episodes 18 and 19 of A Purpose Driven Marriage Podcast is...

If someone wrongs you and says, "I'm sorry," do you believe them? Or do you need them to say and do more to show the sincerity of their apology? According to Gary Chapman, author of the popular book "The 5 Love Languages," there are five distinct ways in which people apologize. If you've ever had a situation with your spouse where they've said they apologized, but you don't think they did, you may...

If you've ever felt like your partner just doesn't understand what you need to feel loved and appreciated, or maybe it's you that needs a little brushing up on how to show love to your spouse in a way that resonates with them. Either way, this episode is for you. We'll break down each of the 5 love languages that Gary Chapman lists in his book of the same name - words of affirmation, quality time,...

81% of married couples say that trust is one of the most important factors in a successful marriage, yet so many struggle with it in their own relationship. It was no different for our podcast hosts early in their relationship when Nadine admittedly struggled with trusting her then boyfriend, Duane. Tune in to episode 15 of A Purpose Driven Marriage Podcast to hear how Duane and Nadine overcame th...

The terms "work wife" and "work husband" have become all too common in today's corporate environment. But is it simply a harmless term of endearment with potential career benefits? Or is it a dangerous threat to marriage that could create opportunities to boundaries being crossed? Tune in to Episode 14 of A Purpose Driven Marriage Podcast to hear what research has to say about this, as well as hea...

What happens to a couple's sex life after they've been married a long time? Does it grow stale? Does it get boring? Well if you've been married fewer than 15 years, you'll be happy to know that the best is yet to come! Listen to this latest episode to find out some great news for couples looking to make their marriage a lifetime commitment. And just to be on the safe side, listen to our proven tip...

It's our anniversary week! This week, Duane and I are celebrating our 24th year of marriage and 30 years together.  And as a challenge to each other, we each came up with 3 lessons or best practice that we feel have been absolute game changers for our relationship. Now let me tell you, this was NOT an easy task. We could have chosen any of a number of different lessons that have truly impacted our...

Communication is key to any successful marriage, but there are certain behaviors and habits that can get in the way of effective communication and can even damage a relationship. Tune in as Duane and Nadine unpack some of the most common communication killers that many couples don't realize are sabotaging their efforts to connect and are, instead, leading them to a path of conflict.   Follow us fo...

In today's episode, Duane and Nadine dig deep into 5 of the most common topics couples fight about. Of course, there are always more and other issues - this is not an exhaustive list! But if you find that money, parenting, intimacy and housework are recurring themes, take a listen. And you will not believe what topic #5 is! (And we'd love to hear your reaction to it...) Find complete show notes he...

This is the second of a two-part interview with Brad & Lisa Valencia, as they describe their journey through and back from infidelity.  In this episode, Lisa continues their story by talking about how she was able to allow God to have His way in her life, and what His redemption, grace, and mercy looked like in the process. This interview was incredibly raw and absolutely beautiful. Today we concl...

This is the first part of a two-part interview with Brad & Lisa Valencia, as they describe their journey through and back from infidelity. It's a very real scenario that many couples are facing. In this episode, we discover how one gets to that point. How does a couple go from loving each other to one of them committing the ultimate betrayal in a marriage? And then, what do redemption, recovery, a...

You did it! This is the last of our 3-part series, Keeping The Romance Alive . If you've been intentional about prioritizing your marriage through the earlier years of parenting, this season with teens and young adults can offer excellent opportunities to build your relationship up even further. However, even if you weren't intentional earlier on, it's not too late to bring back the romance at thi...

In part 2 of our series, Keeping the Romance Alive , we're speaking to parents with kiddos in grade school - or who will be someday! This season is a different kind of busy because the kids are too old to be placed in a crib or swing and just stay there, but too young to be able to drive themselves places. Once again, we're gonna remind you that creating or maintaining romance is going to require...

Welcome to Part 1 in our 3-part series, Keeping The Romance Alive. In this episode, we'll discuss tips and strategies that will help you not only survive but thrive as a couple during these all-too-busy new parent years. The keyword for maintaining romance through the parenting years is intentionality. You'll find that being intentional is going to be your secret weapon to making sure the romance...

Duane and Nadine discuss some of the ways that their culture of origins influenced their marriage - but you may be surprised to learn that YOU, too, have your own cultural influences. In this episode, we offer 3 tips to help you adapt the beliefs and behaviors you grew up with in your own birth family, and combine them with your spouse's to create your unique family culture!   Follow us for more h...

Do you set goals as a couple? Much like business owners do, it's important to set goals in your marriage. It helps you understand your values together, what's important, and where you want to go! There's no "best time" to set a goal, friends. Sure, it may make sense to do it in January, or maybe your anniversary, or some other significant date. The bottom line is to DO IT! In this episode, we disc...

Yes, there are a TON of myths about marriage. We picked out 5 common ones and replaced them with the TRUTHs that can strengthen your marriage! Listen in and see if you believed any of them, too!   Follow us for more helpful tools and resources! A Purpose Driven Marriage website Connect with us on Instagram @apurposedrivenmarriage Follow us on Facebook Get a FREE copy of "31 Conversation Starters t...

Welcome to the very first episode of A Purpose Driven Marriage Podcast! We're Duane and Nadine Stewart and we're so excited to have you joining us. Today, we're going to talk a little bit about: Who we are Why we started this podcast And answer the question: what is A Purpose Driven Marriage?   Follow us for more helpful tools and resources! A Purpose Driven Marriage website Connect with us on Ins...

Are you looking for real answers to the real-life challenges in your marriage? A Purpose Driven Marriage is the podcast for couples seeking real help and real solutions, to take their marriage from barely surviving to amazing and thriving! Married for 23 years and parents of six, their mission is to help you deepen your marriage on the basis of faith, friendship, family, and fun. You'll find so mu...