Dear Young Married Couple

🤔 What exactly is your role in marriage, and how do you know if you're doing it well? This episode gets real about the quiet pressure so many women feel to “figure it out” while men often inherit a direct mission from the start.  Let’s unpack why the lack of a job description for wives isn’t a curse, but a calling. Are you just getting by, or are you multiplying love, preserving goodness, and dis...

🫠 Ever feel like your fuse is shorter than your toddler’s attention span? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re digging into the moments when parenting feels more like surviving, and we’re giving you a 4-step framework to parent with clarity, compassion, and actual peace (even when you’re exhausted).  What if your response to your toddler’s tantrum was an opportunity for connection? If you've...

💬 Could your words be quietly undoing the very prayers you're praying over your marriage? In this raw and deeply practical episode, Adam sits down with Dave and Ann Wilson, chaplains, church leaders, authors, and real-life marriage mentors, to unpack how criticism, even when well-intended, can crush connection.  What happens when a wife realizes her “helpful feedback” feels more like booing from...

💬 What if counseling wasn’t a sign of weak faith… but of holy courage? In this powerful episode, Adam and Karissa share a deeply personal story that sparked a much-needed conversation: Can Christians trust Jesus and go to therapy? Is medicine unbiblical—or could it be part of the miracle? They unpack the dangerous theology that tells believers to "just pray harder" and reveal the truth about how...

Ever feel like you're the only one wrestling with hard questions in marriage? 😥 You’re not. In this raw and unfiltered Q&A from our most recent EROS Marriage Weekend in Columbus, we dive into the stuff that usually stays in the shadows—awkward sex talks with teens, grief masked as irritability, emotional shutdowns, and why initiating intimacy can feel impossible after trauma.  What if naming the...

🎯 What if the greatest threat to your marriage wasn’t another person… but a habit hidden in plain sight? Hear Adam pull back the curtain on a devastating epidemic affecting 7 out of 10 Christian men—pornography. It’s not just a “struggle,” it’s a brain-altering, soul-crushing addiction that thrives in secrecy.  So why can’t good men with strong willpower just stop? And how do they actually start...

Ever feel like you’re doing everything and thinking about everything—and no one even notices? 👀💬 Or maybe you're the husband who’s wondering, “Why isn’t my help enough?”  In this eye-opening conversation with psychologist and author Dr. Morgan Cutlip, we unpack the invisible weight that’s quietly crushing connection in so many marriages. Discover why the mental load isn’t just about chores—and h...

Ever feel like you're grinding hard but still going nowhere fast? 🚀This episode is for anyone who's ever asked, “Will I ever make a difference?” Adam and Karissa get raw about one of their most humbling seasons—single-bedroom-living, weed-whacking-in-the-heat, tears-outside-a-gas-station kind of raw.  But in the midst of that, something shifted: belief. They unpack how changing your inner dialogu...

🎈Ever wonder what makes a child feel deeply known, safe, and joyful—not just in the moment, but for life?   This episode explores the power of delight in parenting and how tiny moments of joy can quietly shape your child's sense of identity, emotional health, and their view of God. From bath bombs to sticky note lunchbox quotes, we unpack how delight isn’t spoiling—it’s soul-building.  What do yo...

❤️‍🩹 When trust shatters, rebuilding isn’t about rushing to forgiveness—it’s about slow, relentless pursuit. In this episode, we unpack what it actually takes to rebuild trust after betrayal, and why “just moving on” doesn’t work.  What does a betrayed spouse truly need to feel safe again? And how can the one who broke the trust stay present in the pain without getting defensive or giving up? If...

📲 What if the very screens that entertain your kids are sabotaging their character—and your authority as a parent? In this jaw-dropping episode, Dr. Leonard Sax joins Adam and Karissa to expose the shocking truth behind the culture of disrespect dominating today’s youth. From the dopamine addiction of TikTok to the dangers of AI girlfriends and porn-fueled expectations, Dr. Sax shares the science...

What if one conversation could save your future marriage from years of pain? 💭 Hear Adam and Karissa uncover why premarital counseling is so much more than a checkbox. It’s not therapy-speak or couch confessions—it’s strategy, clarity, and tools you’ll actually use when life gets real. Think: reusable, confidence-building recipes for communication, conflict, and connection.  They’ll unpack five m...

You’re planning a wedding—but are you preparing for a marriage? Hear Adam and Karissa pull back the curtain on three major blind spots that engaged couples often overlook. Why does communication seem so easy before the vows—but crash and burn after? What if marriage wasn’t designed to make you happy... but holy? And how do love and respect actually work when you're frustrated, not infatuated? Whet...

You’ve heard the phrase “when you know, you know”—but is love alone really enough to build a lasting marriage? 💭  In this episode, we’re diving into the 10 essential conversations every couple should have before they say “I do.” From spiritual alignment and family dynamics to sex, conflict, and forgiveness, these aren’t fluffy questions—they’re the deep, sometimes awkward, always necessary topics...

Is praying together awkward? Do you struggle to make Bible reading a “we” thing instead of just a “me” thing? If your Bible is collecting more dust than highlighters, this episode is for you! 📖 We’re sitting down with Dr. Philip Nation—pastor, author, and VP at Thomas Nelson Bibles—to talk about why spiritual habits in marriage so often stall out and how to build rhythms that actually bring life....

What happens when you have everything you’ve ever wanted—yet you still feel empty? In this powerful conversation, Pastor Cortt Chavis shares his deeply personal journey through trauma, depression, and the unexpected road to healing. He opens up about childhood wounds, battles with unforgiveness, and the moment he realized that retribution would never bring peace. If you've ever felt unseen, if you...

*disclaimer* This episode includes discussions on pleasure and anatomy. If you’re not comfortable with your little ones hearing these details, consider popping in your headphones or saving it for a private moment. Most couples struggling with mismatched sex drives think the problem is obvious—one person wants it more, and the other wants it less. But what if that’s not actually the issue? 🤯 Let’s...

Feeling stuck in a cycle of closeness and withdrawal? 🌀 In this episode, Adam and Karissa reveal why your spouse may pull away—even when things are going well—and share 5 steps to build lasting emotional security. ♥️ Don't miss this game-changing advice for deeper connection! We have just one more EROS Marriage Weekend left this year! Register now! https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros Book...

Let's into a live Q&A session recorded at the EROS Marriage Weekend in Heath, Ohio! 🎙️ Adam and Karissa answered real questions from couples about love languages, navigating mismatched desires, and navigating sexual trauma and dysfunction in childhood. They even addressed ways for wives to avoid going into "mom mode" on their hubbies. 🤪 📚 Resources Mentioned: Truth Book Co – Thoughtful books for...

Stress doesn’t have to tear your marriage apart! 🤯 The way you and your spouse handle stress is likely different, and without understanding those differences, it can create tension. In this episode, we unpack the three stress styles—fighter, fleer, and freezer—so you can identify yours and learn how to work through stress as a team. Plus, we share a simple tool to help you stop stress from escala...

Are old survival habits silently sabotaging your marriage? 🤯 Dr. Dan Allender joins us to unpack why even the smallest conflicts—like a baked potato debate—often stem from something much deeper. We dive into how past wounds shape present struggles, why marriage is meant to reveal both our best and worst, and how to move from good to great connection. 💛 Resources: EROS is just a few days away! Ar...

💭 What do you do when cultural differences clash in your marriage? Or when postpartum challenges put intimacy on pause? In this LIVE recording from the EROS Marriage Weekend, Adam and Karissa tackle real questions from couples and share practical tools to strengthen your connection. You’ll hear about creative ways to initiate intimacy (hello, candle system 🕯️), navigating emotional differences sh...

We’re back this week with another round of anonymous questions from our live text line at the EROS Marriage Weekend! So many thoughtful, heartfelt, and vulnerable questions came in that we couldn’t address them all during the event—so we’re tackling them here on the podcast! ♥️ We’re keeping it real, unfiltered, and packed with practical wisdom to help you and your spouse grow together. And this i...

We’re back this week with another round of anonymous questions from our live text line at the EROS Marriage Weekend! There were so many insightful, heartfelt, and spicy questions that we couldn’t get to them all during the event—so we’re answering them here on the podcast! ♥️ We’re keeping it honest, unfiltered, and packed with practical wisdom to help you and your spouse grow stronger together. A...

Join Adam and Karissa as they dive into some of the anonymous questions sent in through our live text line during the EROS Marriage Weekend. There were SO many thoughtful, heartfelt, and spicy questions, and we didn’t have time to answer them all at the event. So, we’re bringing those questions here to the podcast! ♥️ We’re keeping it real, raw, and full of practical wisdom to help you and your sp...