Dear Young Married Couple

Ever wanted to just escape and do another honeymoon together? In 2010, a Malaysian study was conducted around this very concept! Some participants in this study were on the brink of divorce, and you won’t believe what happened after they were sent away on this “second honeymoon”. But you don’t have to be on the brink to benefit from this kind of getaway! Invest in your marriage this summer by join...

Are you stressed, depleted, or over-extended? Today we talk to Rev. Caleb Adams about how to create a healthy margin for your life. Caleb Adams is the pastor of Christian Life Church of Memphis, Tennessee. He has a Masters degree in Christian leadership & is a doctoral candidate at Corban University. He’s studied extensively around the idea of rest & Sabbath and what this looks like in terms of ou...

Are you feeling a bit stuck with your unwanted sexual behavior? If you’re like most people who really want to recover from porn addiction, you’ve likely tried all the things – willpower, accountability software, counseling, praying… but you keep relapsing. Today, we interviewed Sathiya Sam, a porn recovery coach + speaker. He’s the creator of a program that is research-based and Bible-backed for o...

Are you and your spouse on a growth track? Perhaps you were in the past but you’ve hit a plateau. Maybe you lack passion and you’re more apathetic than you were as newlyweds? This one’s for you. Rev. Darin Sargent is a wonderful and knowledgeable man of God & today he shares his new book Battle the Beast: Defeating the Lions that Oppose Your Destiny. These 12 lions, if not addressed and contained,...

What does it mean for a Christian to struggle with depression? Do you or someone you know struggle with depression? If so, this is an episode you’ll want to listen into. Chad & Samantha Scott are wonderful people and are currently serving as missionaries to the island of Roatan, Honduras. We were touched by Samantha’s testimony of how God placed people & resources in her life to aid in her healing...

It's not how often you argue that determines how happy you are in your marriage. It's how you handle the arguments. Any married couple is going to disagree on something. Are you having a hard time making your spouse feel heard because you don't agree with them? Are you raising your tone unnecessarily? Are you "taking a break" from the discussion but never revisiting? Tune in for 5 quick tips for a...

We have counseled many couples through wounds surrounding the church or their pastor. “Church hurt” is a term thrown around pretty loosely, but in this episode we talk about the idea of church hurt from a pastor’s perspective.  We’re taking on a gigantic discussion with a lot of gray area. We don’t know the nuances of your specific situation. Pastor Daniel McKillop comes to the table with wisdom &...

If you’re trying to gain victory over pornography or an unwanted sexual behavior, and you keep falling short, you’re probably missing a very important component. We had the pleasure of speaking with Rev. Andrew Bevis and discovering more about that missing component in porn recovery. Dig in & take some notes! Resources: 2 EROS Conferences Left This Year! Register Here! https://www.dearyoungmarried...

Dear Young Married Couple, are you or your spouse in a profession that's prone to cheating? Today we're going to answer that question for you, but more importantly, we're going to talk about WHY certain professions are prone to cheating. Further, we're going to discuss how to affair-proof your marriage even if you're not in one of these professions. FREE Resource: 5 Steps When Trust Has Been Broke...

Today’s interviewees hit rock bottom — 20-year long affairs, drug addiction, separation, betrayal, to the point where Tim heavily considered taking his own life. BUT GOD.  Today, Tim & Kathy Bush have a wonderful ministry and share their testimony about how God repaired their marriage better than new. If you find yourself in a similar situation, there is hope. Let their story bless you! Resources:...

It is part of our duty as parents to educate ourselves about WHAT our kids will be exposed to (because they will be exposed - accident or not). If you are finding it increasingly more difficult to raise a child in a world that is shoving satanic ideologies down our throats, this episode is for you.  Meet Jordon Frye, author & host of @truthbookcokids. We had the honor of interviewing him to discus...

Desire is not the problem. God gave us (not just married couples) desire. It’s how we choose to honor God with this desire that makes all the difference. Today, we talked to Dr. Curt Thompson, MD and he shared some really interesting and profound insights into desire. It was a deep conversation where he really weaved together an understanding of interpersonal neurobiology & a Christian, biblical w...

Did you know that 50% of our country’s children, over 25 million kids under 18, are growing up without a father figure in the home? It’s no coincidence that we find ourselves in a culture that’s at war with men — one that says “women don’t need men”.  👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Today, we talked to John Smithbaker, the author of Man Enough to Forgive, and the founder of Fathers in the Field. In this episode, we d...

How can I bring up that I struggled with sexual temptation during the day other than, ‘Hey babe, I struggled with sexual temptation/pornography today’? 🤷‍♂️ Welcome to another ASK episode, where we answer anonymous questions from YOU, our tribe. This anonymous question was submitted during our VIP Q&A lunch at our EROS conference in Indiana. It’s such a great topic, because people can still conti...

After working with literally thousands of couples in their marriage, we know that this one action item often gets neglected because of pride, or a lack of training in their upbringing. If gone unaddressed, it will erode your marriage and ministry. Today, we had the privilege of speaking with Rev, Myron Wideman Jr. on this topic and we absolutely LOVED what he had to say. So many truth bombs in thi...

A lot of people start out their marriage optimistic, in love, and excited about the future. 🤩 Unfortunately, SO many couples get stuck in cycles of disconnection that nobody prepared them for. 🙍‍♀️🙍‍♂️ We are so thrilled to share this extremely effective tool with you that could revolutionize your connection, help you get into your spouse’s head, and emotionally experience your spouse in ways y...

Studies show that financial conflict can be one of the biggest stressors in a marriage. When spouses aren’t on the same page about spending, budgeting, & debt, it can cause serious resentment within the marriage. This is why we were honored to interview Jade Warshaw from the Ramsey Network. Tune in to hear how she and her husband worked through over $400k of debt by changing their relationship wit...

Marilyn Murray comes from a family of generational trauma, abuse, & secrecy. Marilyn would’ve died at age 44 had it not been for Jesus & counseling. She is now 87 years old and is busier than she’s ever been in her life. She’s living proof that breaking generational patterns is possible if you’re willing to put the work in. Her story will touch & inspire you.  Resources: EROS Conference https://ww...

Happy New Year! 🎆 It’s that time where all of us are starting to set new goals - business, health, relationships, spiritual life, etc. But then, February hits. If you’re statistically part of 80% of Americans, you fall off the bandwagon. Why is this? What is the key to MOTIVATION? Hear A+K dig into this in the very first episode of 2024. 🎉 Resources: EROS Conference https://www.dearyoungmarried...

We know that prayer is of utmost importance in a relationship, but it often doesn’t receive that much attention, and we can forget just how powerful it truly is. Today, we dig into this with Aaron & Jennifer Smith, authors of The Marriage Gift: 365 Prayers for Your Marriage. We encourage you and your spouse to tune in to this episode together 🙏♥️ Resources: EROS Conference https://www.dearyoungma...

Meet Raya & Kayla, our Administrative Assistant and our Creative Director. 👯‍♀️ They came up with some surprise questions for A+K about their first Christmas as a young married couple, special traditions, and more!  This recording was SO fun. 🎄♥️ It was such a blast to have our whole project team together in person for a few days. Enjoy the conversation!  Resources: EROS Conference https://www.d...

There are 7 primal questions that affect people’s behavior, decisions, and relationships. Your primal question has to do with your early life. If you experienced deficiency or instability in a particular area, your primal question could be sparked by that. Or, if you experienced an over-abundance or over-affirmation in a particular area, that could be the cause of your primal question. People may...

We have an end-of-year announcement! We are so grateful to share this with you.  ♥️ It’s been such a blessing the last 6 years to meet some of you at our in-person events. It’s one of our favorite things about DYMC. But here’s the thing — after adding up all the time away this past year, the total time came out to over half the year. 🤯  ♥️ So, we’ve been praying about a shift in approach with our...

The meantime can be excruciating. 😣 However, it teaches us a lot about ourselves, God, and others. There are some lessons that are only learned in a time of transition or waiting. We can’t always take the convenient or comfortable way out. We had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Chris Paris on his book, “Desperately Seeking Direction, but in the Meantime…” We really loved what he had to say in t...

One of the most beautiful gifts God has given us is relationships. Sometimes, it’s very challenging to navigate conflict within those relationships. The idea of boundaries is a popular topic these days, and today we get to discuss this from a biblical standpoint with Courtney Burg, author of “Loyal to a Fault”. There is a balance to this - even for Christians! This episode may be helpful to you du...