Authentic Marriage Podcast

On this episode of Guys Garage, Chris and Shawn discuss what it looks like to be married to strong women and the importance of recognizing and appreciating the strengths God has given their wives. Drawing from Proverbs 18:22 and Proverbs 19:14, they talk about the blessing of finding a wife and the value of a prudent, godly woman. Strength can look different in every person, and a wife's stre...

On this episode of the Authentic Marriage Podcast, Shawn, Lauren, Chris, and Brooke talk about what it looks like to remember your first love and continue choosing joy and connection in marriage. Brooke shares from Revelation 2, where Jesus speaks to the church in Ephesus about remembering the love they had at first. The conversation turns to marriage and how easy it can be over time to lose some...

On this episode of the Authentic Marriage Podcast, Brooke and Lauren have an honest conversation about a difficult season in Shawn and Lauren’s marriage. Looking back on the night of Brooke’s daughter’s wedding, they reflect on a time when Shawn and Lauren were working together and doing life together, but were not truly connecting emotionally or physically. Brooke and Lauren talk about the import...

On this episode of the Authentic Marriage Podcast, Shawn, Lauren, Chris, and Brooke talk about what it looks like to support your spouse through worry, fear, frustration, and difficult moments. Drawing from Galatians 2, they discuss the importance of carrying one another’s burdens while remembering that we are not called to carry the entire weight for our spouse. Each couple shares from their own...

On this episode of Guys Garage, Chris and Shawn unpack 1 Peter 3:7 and what it means for husbands to live with their wives in an understanding way and show them honor. The conversation challenges men to intentionally learn their wives by listening, asking questions, communicating, and taking the time to truly understand who they are. Knowing your spouse does not happen by accident. It requires cur...

On this episode of the Authentic Marriage Podcast, Shawn and Lauren, along with Chris and Brooke, continue their conversation on love and respect, focusing on what it looks like for husbands to intentionally love their wives. Shawn and Lauren share how a difficult conversation about respect helped them better understand one another. The hosts discuss how respect may come more naturally to many men...

On this episode of the Authentic Marriage Podcast , Brooke and Chris reflect on their daughter’s wedding and the joy of watching her begin a new chapter of marriage. Their conversation becomes a reminder of the importance of remembering God’s faithfulness and the ways He has carried their family through every season. Looking at the Old Testament, they discuss how God's people intentionally ma...

On this episode of the Authentic Marriage Podcast , Brooke sits down with Allesha Childress, wife, mother, and cofounder of Rock Bottom Hope, a ministry she leads alongside her husband, Danny, to bring hope and support to individuals and families affected by addiction. Allesha joins Brooke for an honest conversation about marriage, personality differences, priorities, and the importance of creatin...

On this episode of the Authentic Marriage Podcast , Chris and Brooke welcome Danny and Allesha, founders of Rock Bottom Hope, for an honest conversation about marriage, vulnerability, and intentionally knowing your spouse. Danny and Allesha share how they met and how important it is to be completely open with your spouse. Marriage creates a space to be known fully, and hiding parts of ourselves ca...

On this episode of the Authentic Marriage Podcast , Chris sits down with Danny Childress, founder of Rock Bottom Hope, to discuss addiction, biblical brotherhood, and the importance of authentic conversations among Christian men. Danny shares the heart behind Rock Bottom Hope and how the ministry exists to bring hope, healing, and restoration to those struggling with addiction and life's hard...

On this episode of the Authentic Marriage Podcast , hosts Shawn and Lauren, along with Chris and Brooke, record from the beautiful island of Eleuthera, Bahamas, as they reflect on the biblical gift of rest. Surrounded by God's creation, they discuss why stepping away from the routines and distractions of everyday life is essential for our spiritual, emotional, and relational health. The conve...

On this episode of Girls Corner , Brooke and Lauren talk about the importance of protecting your marriage while raising children. Parenthood is one of life's greatest blessings, but it can also become easy to unintentionally place your marriage on the back burner. The hosts encourage wives to remember that one of the greatest gifts they can give their children is a strong, healthy, Christ cen...

On this episode of the Authentic Marriage Podcast , hosts Shawn and Lauren, along with Chris and Brooke, begin a two part conversation on one of the most important dynamics in marriage: love and respect. Drawing from biblical principles, they unpack what it looks like to intentionally respect one another and why understanding your spouse's needs can strengthen your relationship. The hosts dis...

On this episode of Guys Garage , Chris and Shawn have an honest conversation about seasons when God feels distant. Whether you are walking through unanswered prayers, unexpected hardship, or moments of helplessness, these seasons can test your faith and leave you wondering where God is at work. The hosts remind listeners that while our circumstances may change, God's presence never does. They...

On this episode of the Authentic Marriage Podcast , hosts Shawn and Lauren, along with Chris and Brooke, discuss the importance of pursuing shared goals, dreams, and God's purpose together. From the beginning, God designed marriage to be a partnership, calling husbands and wives to walk in unity as they follow Him. Chris and Brooke share how a difficult season with their daughter strengthened...

On this episode of Girls Corner , Brooke and Lauren have an honest and encouraging conversation about one of the most misunderstood topics in marriage: biblical submission . Looking to God's Word, they discuss how submission was never intended to be viewed as something negative or demeaning, but as a beautiful part of God's design for marriage. The conversation explores how God created m...

On this episode of the Authentic Marriage Podcast , hosts Shawn and Lauren, along with Chris and Brooke, discuss the power of our words and the impact they have on our marriages, families, and everyday relationships. Drawing from Proverbs 18:21, "Death and life are in the power of the tongue," the hosts explore how our words are like seeds. Every conversation, encouragement, criticism, o...

On this episode of Guys Garage , Chris and Shawn have an honest conversation about the pressures men face in today's world. From providing for their families and leading spiritually to protecting those they love, men often carry significant responsibility and accountability. While these roles are important, the weight of them can sometimes feel overwhelming. The discussion explores how many m...

On this episode of the Authentic Marriage Podcast , hosts Shawn and Lauren, along with Chris and Brooke, share the story of how they met at a marriage retreat and found an unexpected friendship that would grow into a meaningful biblical community. Through God's timing and faithfulness, what began as a simple connection became a source of encouragement, accountability, and support. The hosts d...

On this episode of Girls Corner , Lauren and Brooke talk about what it means to be a helper in marriage according to God’s design. Looking at Genesis 2:18, they explore the Hebrew word ezer , the same word used throughout Scripture to describe God as our helper. Rather than being a lesser role, helping reflects a beautiful characteristic of God Himself and the way He cares for His people. The conv...

On this episode of the Authentic Marriage Podcast , hosts Shawn and Lauren, along with Chris and Brooke, have an honest conversation about parenting and the responsibility of raising children in a Christ-centered home. They share how important it is for couples to seek the Lord together, knowing that children notice from a young age what truly matters to their parents. The hosts discuss how parent...

On this episode of Guys Garage , Chris and Shawn discuss biblical leadership in marriage and what it truly means to lead as a husband according to God’s design. Using Ephesians 5:21 as a foundation, they talk about how God is a God of order and how leadership within marriage is meant to reflect Christ through love, humility, and service. The conversation challenges common misunderstandings about t...

On this episode of the Authentic Marriage Podcast , hosts Shawn and Lauren, along with Chris and Brooke, talk about the importance of listening to God and seeking His direction within marriage. As couples grow deeper in their relationship with the Lord through prayer, Scripture, and time spent in His presence, they begin to recognize His voice more clearly. The conversation highlights how importan...

On this episode of Girls Corner , Brooke and Lauren share a life-giving conversation about respect in marriage and the beauty of living out the call found in Ephesians 5:33. They explore what it looks like to honor your husband in a way that reflects God’s design and strengthens your relationship. Through personal insight and biblical truth, they highlight that respect is a voluntary, intentional...

On this episode of the Authentic Marriage Podcast , hosts Shawn and Lauren, along with Chris and Brooke, come together to talk about God’s design for marriage and how His Word serves as our ultimate guide. In a world full of conflicting messages about relationships, Scripture gives clarity, direction, and purpose for how marriage is meant to be lived out. Referencing the book Sacred Marriage by Ga...