Dear Young Married Couple

Alright mamas, you’ve been reading up about this self-care trend lately and you wonder… does this really go beyond pedicures & bubble baths? Let’s be honest - these activities are great, but they’re usually something we resort to when we’re overwhelmed or we’ve just had enough. What if there was a way to care for yourself that actually helps PREVENT burn out?  Today we interviewed Dr. Morgan Cutli...

If you're a parent, you're well aware that becoming a parent for the first time exacts a significant toll on both your mental and physical well-being. If you're currently navigating these challenges, you'll want to join this discussion with trauma therapist, Natalie Brunswick. She not only relates her own experiences but also offers practical resources to effectively manage the overwhelm that ofte...

Whether your kids are already back to school, are going back soon, or you just want to be equipped when your children are of school age, this episode is for YOU!  ✏️📓  Korena Hendryx, MA is a parent + principal of a growing private school and provides lots of tips to keep your mornings smooth + structured. Resources: More Episodes w/ Korena: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-young-marrie...

Have you ever doubted or questioned whether or not you got married in the will of God, or your own desires? Perhaps you prayed about your union to your spouse, but never saw a clear sign you hear all these stories about. What happens when you marry OUTSIDE the will of God? 🤔 Tune in to hear our response to a question we received from a follower recently. We kept the name redacted for privacy, but...

Who says your sex life has to die when you retire, go through menopause, or when you reach ____ age? Let’s hear from Dr. Cliff + Joyce Penner, an 80-year-old couple that’s dedicated to keeping your God-given sex life alive, fun, + adventurous. They’ve been married for 60 years, are highly educated, and the fruit of their labor is evident in the lives they’ve touched. Join the conversation! 👵🏼♥️...

There is HOPE after an affair when you get everything into the light. ❤️‍🩹 Do you have broken TRUST or some emotional distance in your marriage? We had the privilege of speaking to Pastor Garrett and Brenna Naufel, a couple who experienced infidelity in their marriage, BUT there is a plot twist you’ll have to listen for. We are so grateful they are sharing their story and providing helpful tools...

We live in a very trigger-avoiding culture. ⚠️ We will cancel everyone + everything if they inconvenience us or cause some deep-rooted issues to surface. This is NOT a healthy way to be living our lives! Is there a better way to go about our triggers that is God-honoring? Let’s find out in this episode with Dr. Debra Fileta!  Adventure and Intimacy Retreat - East information here: https://dear-you...

Have you ever experienced a time of transition that was extremely difficult to navigate? Have you ever felt guilty for grieving the loss of something that was replaced by something better? We had the privilege to discuss this with Zim Flores, who has experienced much of the same. She has been named a leader by Oprah Winfrey, she’s been featured in Times Magazine, she was an awardee for Forbes 30 u...

Time to celebrate 🎆FREEDOM🎆….. in the bedroom. 🛏 That’s right! There are so many issues we see in couples that act as barriers to an amazing, adventurous sex life. Here’s the truth: God WANTS you to ENJOY sex with your spouse, and He’s given us scripture for ways to do this/not to do this. Kick insecurity, shame, and boring sex out the window. It’s time to experience FREEDOM in the bedroom.  In...

We all, at one point or another, have experienced INSECURITY. 🙍🏼‍♂️🙎🏻‍♀️ It’s that feeling of falling short in certain areas of your life that can hold you back from reaching your full potential. Tune into this episode with Rev. Ryan Franklin, Assistant Pastor of Pentecostals of Alexandria, as he shares the secrets to overcoming insecurity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

You are VALID in your feelings of hurt and betrayal. 💔 However, allowing yourself to DWELL aimlessly on these feelings will not get you the healing you desire. Want to know HOW to heal and begin to process your emotions effectively? Click the link below to download our FREE resource: The Honest Letter Template.  Resources FREE Resource: The Honest Letter dear-young-married-couple.mykajabi.com/hon...

Dear Young Married Couple: You’ve likely experienced significant loss in your life. 💔 You may be going through grief and loss presently, and feeling the pain of that loss. Grief is a multi-faceted emotion, and loss comes in many different forms. If you run from it, bury it, or don’t address it, you will never find true healing. Tune into this episode with Dr. David Norris as we walk through this...

As counselors, when people come to our virtual office with marriage concerns, it generally has to do with conflict. With POLITICAL differences specifically, can we agree to disagree? Are some of the value differences too significant? Let’s talk about some hard facts and stats regarding political parties and marriage. 📉📊 Retreat info https://dear-young-married-couple.mykajabi.com/adventure-and-in...

Here are 7 strategies for working together as a couple in business or ministry! Going into business alongside each other is wonderful, BUT it does present some potential conflict that other couples may not experience. Tune in to hear ways to prevent some of this conflict. ♥️👩🏽‍💼👨🏼‍💼 Resources FREE: 12 Texts to Send Your Spouse During the Workday https://dear-young-married-couple.mykajabi.com...

We recently received a challenge from a friend to define sexuality without using the words ‘sexual’ or ‘sex’. Do you know how the world is defining sexuality in 5th grade classrooms? We share a little bit about a true story regarding this issue in the episode, along with our biblical & scientific definition. 🧬📖 Resources having the talkS - because one just isn’t enough https://dear-young-married...

Dear Young Married… DAD, Are you a ‘good’ dad? How do we even define what ‘good’ is?  👨‍👧‍👦 Let’s tune in to this interview with Anthony Vandagriff, founder of Fathering our Future. He shares so many good nuggets about the relationships that are necessary to build in pursuit of fatherhood. ♥️ Our deadline for the Adventure & Intimacy Retreat West was yesterday, BUT we’re giving you one more day...

Dear young married couple, you know you have a calling on your life, and you’ve RESPONDED to that call of God. You’re leading, you’re serving, and you’re doing what you feel called to do. 🔥 BUT, you’re not okay emotionally. You feel stressed, overwhelmed, perhaps even anxious or depressed. This is the exact position that our interviewee, Pastor Jathan Maricelli, found himself in. Tune in as he sh...

As a couple, your communication style and love languages can be greatly influenced by cultural differences. It's important to find a balance between appreciating these differences while also addressing any potential conflicts that may arise from them. Rev. Kelly Nix's personal experience growing up in Peru and adapting to a different culture can provide valuable insight into navigating these chall...

If you and your spouse are in a leadership position of ANY capacity, this episode is for you. We interviewed Pastor Kevin Bradford to discuss some topics that we rarely hear talked about. ♥️ What does my physical health have to do with my marriage or leadership style? How do practices in my personal life affect the lives of others? How do I approach tough conversations with grace? Tune in as we co...

Let’s face it - we’ve been sexually discipled by the WORLD. In this episode, Dr. Juli Slattery challenges us to RETHINK sexuality.  ♥️ What does the Bible have to say about sexuality? Furthermore, how does it challenge us to shift the way we perceive sexuality? Let’s hear about it in this episode!  Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcoup...

It’s finally happening! Registration is finally open for the Adventure & Intimacy Retreat - East! 🎉 ♥️ This relaxing, intimate weekend will be held in Myrtle Beach, SC on October 20-21, 2023. Don’t miss out on all the gifts and goodies you get upon registering. Click the link below for more information. We can’t wait to retreat with you! 🌊🏖 https://dear-young-married-couple.mykajabi.com/adventur...

Do you have a difficult time prioritizing devotions and prayer time as a couple - both apart and together?  ♥️ Today we’re talking about devotions and dig into some ways we have worked on this area + also what we’ve LEARNED about the importance of this. ♥️ Tune in for a sneak peek at Karissa’s dissertation :) Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoung...

We’re back with another ASK episode! These are episodes where we answer YOUR questions.  ♥️ This week, we’re answering a question we received about intrusive thoughts during sex. This is actually quite common! It can be extreme things like someone else’s face flashing into your mind during sex, or the less extreme, like remembering you forgot to turn on the dishwasher.  ♥️ Either way, intrusive th...

This the very first episode of its kind here at DYMC! We recorded an on-air counseling session with Alex Clark from the Spillover Podcast.  ♥️ Listen in as Alex courageously processes the tough stuff WITH you all. This episode gets really raw, so if you are going into your 30s as a single woman, we specifically encourage you to tune in. Join us on this journey of laughter, tears, and revelation. S...

Have you ever wondered how our individual ministries play out in God’s biblical design for marriage? Can a husband support a wife in her individual calling to minister? ♥️ Let’s hear from Rev. Lori Wagner, an ordained minister, author, wife, and Founding Director of Affirming Faith. Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: he...