Bringing Hope Home

Join Bryce and Colette as they share heartfelt strategies for creating peaceful, memorable family gatherings during the holiday season. Learn how to manage expectations, communicate effectively, and embrace flexibility while celebrating the true spirit of family. Key Timestamps:  0:00 - Introduction  2:30 - Managing Family Expectations  6:45 - Biblical Perspective on Family Unity  10:15 - Practica...

🏡 Bringing Hope Home: Introducing the Marriage Builder Hub! 💑 Bryce and Colette Schaffer unveil an exciting new community designed to strengthen marriages, support couples, and build lasting relationships. In this episode, discover a transformative membership experience that offers: - Monthly Intensive Workshops - Weekly Q&A Sessions - Access to their comprehensive Marriage Builders Course -...

In this heartwarming episode, Bryce and Colette Schaffer explore the transformative power of gratitude beyond the Thanksgiving season. They discuss how cultivating a thankful heart can open doors of opportunity, strengthen faith, and improve relationships. Drawing from biblical perspectives, the couple shares insights on practicing thankfulness daily, finding joy in challenging circumstances, and...

In this episode, we discuss how to renew your mind with the transformative power of God's word, especially during busy seasons that can distract from your marriage. Drawing from Colossians 3:12-15, we explore the importance of putting on the "bond of love" and viewing your spouse through the filter of Christ's love. By anchoring your marriage in biblical principles and an etern...

In this episode, we dive into the complex and often turbulent experience of midlife, the period between the ages of 40-60. We'll explore the profound hormonal changes that can upend one's sense of self, leading to dissatisfaction with life and a strong desire for change. Marriage is a central focus as we discuss how these internal shifts can strain even the strongest of partnerships. We&...

Discover deeper levels of connection in this episode of the Bringing Hope Home Podcast! We explore how small, everyday interactions can significantly deepen your emotional bond, reduce misunderstandings, and cultivate a thriving relationship. Don't let your marriage stagnate; tune in for practical strategies and proactive steps towards a more vibrant, more connected married life. Whether you&...

Are you constantly feeling overwhelmed by the stress of managing finances in your marriage? This is a common issue that can put a strain on any relationship. In this video, we'll share proven strategies to help you and your partner cope with financial stress and strengthen your marriage. Resources: Schafferministries.com How Healthy Is Your Marriage? Take the Quiz Follow us on Instagram Join...

Raise your hand if you've been known to start a project but never finish it. 🙋🏻‍♀️ We have all done that at one time or another. However, if not finishing what you start is a common occurrence in your life, this episode is for you!  Resources: Schafferministries.com How Healthy Is Your Marriage? Take the Quiz Follow us on Instagram Join our monthly newsletter Check out our books and product...

Have you ever thought about the culture of your home? How does feel? What traditions have you made? When your children are grown and look back at their home life, what words would they use to describe it?  That can be a sobering thought. However, it's never too late to create a culture of love, joy, and peace. So, let's get started! Resources: Schafferministries.com How Healthy Is Your M...

We just got back from ministering in Albania and Greece and are excited to share all about our time there and what we did. This was our 3rd time in Albania and first time in Greece. God showed up mightily in the meetings. Giving: Paypal schafferministries.com⁠ ⁠ Marriage Coaching Marriage Builders Course⁠ ⁠ Take the 'How Healthy Is Your Marriage?' Quiz ⁠ ⁠Watch Our Free 1-Hour Marriage W...

Today we're talking about emotional intimacy. We'll discuss how to connect on a deeper level and be vulnerable with each other. Don't miss our simple tips for a more connected marriage. Resources: schafferministries.com⁠ ⁠ Marriage Coaching Marriage Builders Course⁠ ⁠ Take the 'How Healthy Is Your Marriage?' Quiz ⁠ ⁠Watch Our Free 1-Hour Marriage Workshop⁠ ⁠ Instagram⁠ : 

Oftentimes, our marriages get put on the back burner. Jobs, kids, and other things come in and take over. However, we need to safeguard our marriages to make sure that they stay strong. Resources: schafferministries.com⁠ ⁠ Marriage Coaching Marriage Builders Course⁠ ⁠ Take the 'How Healthy Is Your Marriage?' Quiz ⁠ ⁠Watch Our Free 1-Hour Marriage Workshop⁠ ⁠ Instagram⁠ : 

Whether we like it or not, our world is full of distractions. Therefore, we need to learn how to avoid those distractions - especially when it comes to our marriages.  We talk about: Screen time and production time How to limit screen time Plan times to connect Guard against saying yes to too many things Create boundaries  Set goals Using distractions as coping mechanisms Resources: Schafferminist...

We continue our conversation about empty nesting with our friends and guests, Rob and Sarah Betts who are fellow empty-nesters.  Resources: Living the Abundant Life Podcast Schafferministries.com How Healthy Is Your Marriage? Take the Quiz Follow us on Instagram Join our monthly newsletter Check out our books and products

Empty nesting can be a hard process to go through. Your family dynamics are changed forever. However, this isn't the end – it's just the beginning of a wonderful season for you and your spouse. We discuss the tips we found to help our transition to empty nesting for us and our kids.  Resources: Schafferministries.com How Healthy Is Your Marriage? Take the Quiz Follow us on Instagram Join...

Do you believe the best of your spouse or do you look for what is wrong? In this episode we continue the discussion of longevity by focusing on believing the best in your spouse.  We are to be the biggest cheerleaders in each other’s life. Some takeaways from this discussion are: Try to do one thing for your spouse each day that is not expected. When something goes wrong, don’t blame your spouse B...

We are discussing another important topic when it comes to longevity in marriage - compromise. There is truly an art to compromise and the sooner we learn how to do it in a healthy way, our marriage will benefit. The keys to compromise we discuss are:   Have clarity on what you truly desire Listen/Share your perspective Find common ground Be flexible Follow Through Seek support if needed. Resource...

This is week 2 of our conversation on marriage longevity. Consistency is the key to success in any area of life, but especially marriage. A successful marriage doesn't just happen automatically, it takes giving consistent attention. We discuss: How to respond to one another Follow through with your commitments Always be honest with each other Resources: Schafferministries.com How Healthy Is Y...

It was an honor to sit down with friends Rick and Peg Arnold and discuss longevity in marriage. Rick and Peg have been married for 47 years and have a lot of wisdom on what makes a marriage flourish. Don't miss this insightful episode. We discuss: Expectations Perspective Compromise Want the best for your spouse Communication skills Peg has a speaking ministry and can be found at pegarnold.or...

Raise your hand if you've ever had conflict in your marriage. 🙋🏻‍♀️ Yep, every hand should be raised because conflict is a part of life. However, there are ways to handle conflict when it arises so that feelings aren't hurt, no damage is done, and you can move forward in a more positive way. We are giving a sneak peek into our Marriage Builders Course with this episode. You'll lea...

We've all been there – words were spoken, and feelings were hurt. Hurting someone with our words should never be our aim. So, how do we navigate our conversations and arguments so that we don't make things worse? That's what we're talking about in today's episode.  We will cover: Escalation Invalidation Withdrawal Trauma Response Interpretation Forgiveness Are you a critic...

Discover the secrets to a happy and successful marriage with this eye-opening podcast episode on communication. Learn how the often overlooked aspects of frequency can make or break a relationship.  We'll dive into the importance of staying connected with your partner and how it can improve every aspect of your marriage.  Whether you're a newlywed or a long-time couple, this insightful v...

Have you ever wondered how to truly hear God's voice? How do you know when it's Him talking to you? We answer these questions and more in this episode.  We'll discuss: Reading the Bible Praying - and listening How to journal Don't be afraid of silence Resources: Schafferministries.com How Healthy Is Your Marriage? Take the Quiz Follow us on Instagram Join our monthly newsletter...

Do you ever fear that you're not doing enough for your children? This week is a bonus episode with our guest, Karen Jensen Salisbury who is the author of, 'Parenting With a Purpose'. We discuss what it means to parent with a purpose and how to raise children who make the right decisions.  Resources: Karen's Website schafferministries.com Marriage Builders Course Schafferministr...

This week we welcome our guest and friend, Karen Jensen Salisbury. Karen was living the life of her dreams as a Pastor's wife and mom of two young boys when her husband unexpectedly passed away in his sleep. Through the ups and downs of life, Karen discusses how she navigated life as a widow and then followed God's timing for a second marriage. You don't want to miss this insightful...