Adventures in Marriage

We would love to hear from you! What have you sacrificed or turned down for career, family, friends or your health? Courtney and Shawn talk through the various seasons of life where this theory played out in different ways. The 4 Burners Theory challenges you to consider what success looks like and what your willing to give up in order to be successful in various aspects of life. Is it possible to...

We would love to hear from you! Long time friends, Jeremy & Rachel, visit with Courtney & Shawn to talk about challenges faced during their many moves across the South and even into Illinois, raising children, and keeping faith. These two families raised families and began their careers together in Natchitoches and have kept in touch over the miles and years. They were great guests for the...

We would love to hear from you! Courtney & Shawn offer a more candid take on the difficulties of breaking away and entering the elusive "Vacation Mode." After a rather dull and disingenuous attempt to tell the story, they hit stop, regrouped, and began the recording again with the purpose of addressing the hard parts.  If you have ever found it difficult to rest and play together, th...

We would love to hear from you! A frightening late night ambulance ride to the ER for Shawn changed the topic direction of this episode. Courtney & Shawn will celebrate their first year in business together another time. For now, they recount a long two days of uncertainty and the importance of remembering that sacred vow to love each other in sickness and in health.  It's an episode with...

We would love to hear from you! Happy Anniversary Courtney & Shawn! Happy Anniversary AIM! Never lose the desire to get to know one another (and yourself!) more intimately. Courtney & Shawn talk about their recent re-evaluation of their personality types and how they intentionally love each other and God. Thank you for continuing on the Adventure with us! We recently created a IG account f...

We would love to hear from you! How do you observe a Holy Lent? Courtney & Shawn catch up on their Lenten journey to the Cross and a couple of other milestones like having two children in their 20s!  If you would like to read the McGuire Lenten Devotional, you can find it on their webpage at www.mcguiremc.org. We recently created a IG account for the podcast and would love for you to give it a...

We would love to hear from you! From cutting the mountaintop trip short to replacing appliances, Ice Storm Fern brought plenty of disruption to the routine!  Also, Courtney & Shawn give a brief nod to their Lenten tradition. We recently created a IG account for the podcast and would love for you to give it a look @hornsbymarriageadventures If you found anything helpful or encouraging, please c...

We would love to hear from you! Who knew the calmest part of the new year would be a trip to New Orleans during Mardi Gras season?! Listen to the icy adventures of Courtney & Shawn as they recap Shawn turning 50, life during Ice Storm Fern, and a mountain hike. We recently created a IG account for the podcast and would love for you to give it a look @hornsbymarriageadventures If you found anyt...

We would love to hear from you! Courtney &  Shawn check in from NOLA where Cooper is participating in the LMEA All State Choir. Visiting NOLA has never been this chill for them! They share about all of the random things that generate some perspective on the eve of a milestone birthday for Shawn!  Happy 50th Birthday Shawn...and enjoy the adventure on your hike! We recently created a IG account...

We would love to hear from you! Courtney & Shawn drop their first episode of 2026 on their very own sweethearts day! January 8, 2026 marks the 33 anniversary of when they began dating...and it's Elvis Presley's birthday (that's how they remember). Thanks for listening to this recap of the holidays and some of the discussion around their new tradition of starting the year off wit...

We would love to hear from you! The second of Shawn's conversation with  long time friend and colleague, Rev. Chris McLain. If you haven't listened to episode 40, please go back and catch the first half of the conversation about the pre-marital process he follows and the importance of getting to know your spouse (and yourself) in order to create a great marriage. You can follow Chris by...

We would love to hear from you! After months of talking about it, Shawn finally sat down with long time friend and colleague, Rev. Chris McLain, to talk about the pre-marital process he follows and the importance of getting to know your spouse (and yourself) in order to create a great marriage. Thank you for listening to the first half of this conversation! *We had a little feedback in the first h...

We would love to hear from you! Courtney and Shawn take a little time to laugh at themselves (mostly Shawn), as they remember some of the lessons learned in marriage together.  Share some of your funny lessons with them! We recently created a IG account for the podcast and would love for you to give it a look @hornsbymarriageadventures If you found anything helpful or encouraging, please consider...

We would love to hear from you! In the midst of routine change, discomfort, crazy schedules, and more, how do you break your partner out of the grumpies? On the other side of their recent bathroom remodel, Courtney and Shawn talk about the difficulties of giving into our spouse's poor attitude and how we can snap each other out of it.  May you find encouragement in the chaos! We recently crea...

We would love to hear from you! After a weekend away, Shawn & Courtney reflect on how important time playing and goofing off together becomes in a marriage. It's never about what's accomplished but it's always about who got to work on it together. Recreation becomes one of the main ways couples spend time together building their relationship. Courtney & Shawn talk about a fe...

We would love to hear from you! Courtney & Shawn share their experience of seeing Dr. Gary Chapman, author of The Five Love Languages, in West Monroe recently. For years, the Love Languages have helped people understand the means by which they give and receive love.  If you have not taken the free Love Languages quiz, follow the link at LOVE LANGUAGES to figure out how you speak love! We recen...

We would love to hear from you! How do you show Mercy in your marriage? God has made evidence of His mercy abundantly clear to Courtney & Shawn lately. They discuss the difficulties of realizing that mercy extends far beyond simply not punishing another for their wrongs. They also address the challenges in not linking the offer of mercy to changes in the other. It's hard to love like God...

We would love to hear from you! From the last few moments of vacation, Courtney & Shawn share the difficulties and celebrations of taking time away from the daily grind. This will especially resonate with anyone who struggles with relaxing and being present with your spouse and family. We recently created a IG account for the podcast and would love for you to give it a look @hornsbymarriageadv...

We would love to hear from you! A Mother's Day appendectomy out of town, high blood pressure and sinus infection in the midst of life insurance questions makes for an interesting few weeks of managing family and business life. Courtney and Shawn discuss the importance of taking care of one another as well as being proactive in your own health as a means of caring for your spouse on this early...

We would love to hear from you! In their last episode, Courtney & Shawn alluded to a new adventure that were launching in the near future. NOW is the near future! Check out this episode to hear why and how the Hornsbys decided to buy a 20 year old ice cream and burger diner. They will also talk about the wild ride they've had in just one week of owning the business. It's not always e...

We would love to hear from you! Building on the conversation with Brice & Meghan (E28-30), Shawn & Courtney talk about the values they have lived into through dating, marriage, and child rearing. Also, they note a sweet date with some big worship opportunities in a crazy season of life. Just another adventure! We recently created a IG account for the podcast and would love for you to give...

We would love to hear from you! Courtney & Shawn take the conversation about values shared within the family a little further with Meghan & Brice. Thank you for listening to this conversation! We pray you enjoy it as much as we did! We recently created a IG account for the podcast and would love for you to give it a look @hornsbymarriageadventures If you found anything helpful or encouragi...

We would love to hear from you! "May your bad days prove that God is good. May your struggles keep you near the cross." God is Good by Jonathan McReynolds From moves across the country to imparting values to your children, the conversation with Meghan & Brice Jones continues. We recently created a IG account for the podcast and would love for you to give it a look @hornsbymarriageadv...

We would love to hear from you! Our first guests of 2025, Meghan & Brice Jones share their story of commitment and how its brought them to Northeast Louisiana via Canada, Connecticut, and several other stops along the way. They share their decision to elevate family above careers and the challenges of raising children in today's environment.  Thank you for taking the time to get to know M...

We would love to hear from you! A quick reminder that your marriage is worth fighting for when trouble comes! With almost weekly reminders of how difficult marriage can be popping up around them, Courtney & Shawn talk through why it's worth fighting for your marriage and some of the ways you can make sure you are set up for success. Courtney shares from another great resource by Focus on...