After the Vows

In this episode of After the Vows , Joe and Karen Coffey sit down with Gene and Stacey DiNardo to talk about how parenting complicates marriage—and how couples can stay connected through it. They share funny (and not-so-funny at the time) stories from raising kids, like sleep training gone wrong and skunk encounters, while also reflecting on divided hearts, discipline, and making space for each ot...

In this episode of After the Vows , Joe and Karen Coffey sit down with Jimmy and Holly Diakandru to talk about what it’s like to feel like “ships passing in the night” because of mismatched schedules. They share how shift work, kids, and busy seasons created challenges for their marriage — and how intentional communication, honesty, and creativity helped them reconnect. The conversation is full of...

In this episode of After the Vows , Joe and Karen Coffey sit down with Josh and Christy Mitchell to talk about how job transitions impact marriage. The Mitchells share stories from their 25 years together, including how they navigated frequent career changes, supported one another through coaching and business ventures, and learned to keep communication central in every transition. They emphasize...

In this episode of After the Vows , Joe and Karen Coffey sit down with Jimmy and Emily Kozy to talk about roles and responsibilities in marriage. Together, they reflect on how family backgrounds shaped their expectations, how shifting circumstances like work schedules and raising twins required flexibility, and how assumptions can create conflict if not discussed openly. They share personal storie...

In this episode of After the Vows, Joe and Karen Coffey sit down with Micah and Jessica Irwin to talk about healing after infidelity. Together, they unpack the pain, deception, and grief that come with broken trust while also pointing to the hope of restoration through humility, honesty, and God’s grace. They share practical wisdom for rebuilding trust, setting healthy patterns, and preventing fut...

In this episode of After the Vows, Joe and Karen Coffey sit down with Jimmy and Emily Kozy to talk about one of the top areas of conflict in marriage: money. They share how their approach to budgeting, transparency, and shared financial responsibility has not only helped them avoid conflict but also deepen intimacy in their marriage. From early struggles with small purchases to navigating single-i...

In this episode of After the Vows, Joe and Karen Coffey sit down with Dr. Juli Slattery, clinical psychologist, author, and co-founder of Authentic Intimacy, to talk about what happens when sexual intimacy in marriage feels out of sync. Juli shares her journey into this field and explains God’s intent for sex as a reflection of covenant love. Together, they unpack common struggles couples face—lik...

In this episode of After the Vows, Joe and Karen Coffey sit down with Ken and Jamie Prabucki to talk about how marriage weathers deep grief. They share candidly about the brokenness each of them brought into their relationship, the pain of infertility, and how those experiences were shaped by past wounds. Through stories of anger, misaligned timelines in processing grief, and the challenge of supp...

In this episode of After the Vows, Joe and Karen Coffey sit down with Matt and Sara Koons to talk about the most important part of any marriage: communication. From learning to navigate conflict early on, to figuring out how to listen well and speak with kindness, they share honest stories and practical wisdom from 28 years of marriage. They explore how trust, timing, and intentionality shape mean...