Delight Your Marriage

Do you hate making mistakes? If you're anything like me, you probably hold yourself to really high standards.  If you're a Jesus follower, you're actually called to be perfect as He is perfect. But because you're not Jesus, you will fail.  So, what happens when you mess up?  Do you feel like a failure, try to run away, numb the pain, isolate, ignore, do some negative/sinful addiction (porn/drinkin...

Here at Delight Your Marriage, we've seen so many marriages transformed by God's grace—couples who never thought they could feel close again, now thriving in ways they never imagined.  But here's the thing… what if we could help the next generation BEFORE they get married? What if they had the tools and the wisdom now, so they don't have to struggle the way so many of us did? Setting the Example o...

I recently had the incredible opportunity to be a guest on Gary Thomas' podcast. If you've been around Delight Your Marriage for a while, you know what a dear friend Gary has been to this ministry. Not only is he a best-selling author and speaker, but he's also been so generous in inviting us to share on his platform in the past. And this time? I got to be part of a panel alongside two truly amazi...

At Delight Your Marriage, we have the incredible privilege of witnessing God's transformative power in marriages every day. Today, we are beyond honored to share Amy's story—a testimony of healing, restoration, and redemption. How a Podcast Sparked a Transformation in Amy's Marriage Amy first discovered our ministry through the podcast, and in one particular episode, she felt deeply convicted abou...

I have been a long time fan of Nathan Rittenhouse and his work at Thinking Out Loud Together and today, I had the incredible privilege of sitting down with Nathan Rittenhouse for our podcast! Nathan is a speaker, apologist, and co-founder of Thinking Out Loud Together. Our conversation today was filled with rich insights about intimacy, humility, integrity, and the way marriage fits into God's gra...

This episode is a Re-Release, formerly titled: If You Only Knew His Love We hope it blesses you now as it blessed you then! ---------------------------------------------------------------- When I look back on my life—when I see what is currently unseen—when I see Jesus face to face—when all has been revealed… I am convinced I will be BLOWN AWAY by the love I never realized He truly had for me. God...

We are so honored to share Dasha's incredible transformation story with you today! If you're looking for hope for your own relationship, Dasha's journey might be just what you need to hear today. Dasha's Marriage Story Dasha came into her second marriage with a guarded heart, carrying pain from her previous relationship. It wasn't easy; the beginning of this new chapter was rocky. She felt disconn...

Trust is an essential part of the foundation in your marriage, but what happens when that foundation cracks—or even shatters?  Maybe you've been hurt by the person you thought would always protect your heart. Perhaps betrayal, harsh words, or neglect have left you questioning everything. Can trust ever be rebuilt? Should you even try? If you've found yourself asking these questions, you're not alo...

How do you plan to step into this year with confidence and faith? The new year often brings a whirlwind of resolutions and lofty goals. Perhaps you've felt that familiar pull—"I'm going to do more of this," "I'll cut back on that," or "This year, I'll completely turn things around." But maybe that's not where you are right now. Maybe, instead of a burst of motivation, you feel unmotivated, stuck,...

How do you step into a new year with purpose? Life can feel like a constant rush, can't it? Maybe you're juggling tasks right now, trying to get it all done before the clock strikes midnight on December 31st.  But as we prepare to turn the page on this year, what if we paused?  What if we took a moment to breathe deeply, to reflect, and to realign with what truly matters? Believe it or not, you ha...

Do you remember what it was like falling in "like" with your spouse?  What was it that originally drew you to them? Maybe it was their humor, kindness, or how they made you feel seen and appreciated. Over time, it's easy for that "like" to fade.  Instead, criticism, judgment, or even indifference creeps in.  But imagine being in your spouse's shoes—everything they say and do, examined under a magn...

Change is possible. We are honored to be able to share Pat's story with you today. After years of therapy and struggling with a porn addiction, Pat felt hopeless. He had done all he knew to do, yet there was still a hole in his heart—and in his marriage. But Pat decided to take a courageous step of faith. After years of being a listener to the podcast, he made the call, and through the Masculinity...

It's so easy to feel the disconnect in your marriage and wonder if things can ever truly align. Stu's story is a beautiful reminder that transformation is possible. Stu grew up feeling socially awkward and unsure about the purpose of marriage. After marrying his wonderful wife Linda and after 20 years of marriage, he still found himself asking, "How do I understand her?" and "How do I connect with...

Let's set the scene- You've planned the perfect evening. A Friday night—date night. You and your wife are dressed to the nines. There's a show, a fantastic dinner, and deep conversation that reconnects your hearts. But then you arrive back home… What are you hoping will happen next? Here's the truth: that unspoken hope—your expectation—might be doing more harm than you realize. When a husband subc...

We know that intimacy is an integral part of married life.  But what happens when that intimacy… isn't happening?  You've tried to explain, you've tried to give your point of view, you've even tried to give pointers, and still… nothing. What can you do?   At Delight Your Marriage, we have developed a framework for what men and women need in order to feel loved and thrive in their marriages and, in...

We are so glad to be able to share a re-release episode with you this week! My husband, Dario, joins us again and he, as always, has some words of encouragement for you. We hope this episode does indeed encourage you and bless you! ------------- Nov. 11, 2021 Don't give up.  My goal today is to encourage you. You're doing a really good job. Just by tuning in, you're winning. You're seeking to love...

It's so easy to focus on the weaknesses of your spouse.  In fact, it's one of the easiest things to do when you think of them, but if you can imagine being in your spouse's shoes, everything you say and do, picked apart and looked at under a magnifying glass… That doesn't help them live their best life and thrive.  I invite you to instead accept your spouse's weaknesses. They have them. You have t...

We're thrilled to share Craig's story with you today. For years, Craig and his wife were stuck in a painful cycle—"You always ____," "You never _____"—both keeping score, building walls of resentment, and matching hurt with hurt. Things seemed like they'd never change. Then, a friend from church mentioned the transformation he had experienced through Delight Your Marriage. Craig was skeptical at f...

We have the honor and privilege of sharing Lindsay's Transformation Story today. For years, she struggled with the pain of infidelity, unsure if she could ever trust her husband again. But when her husband decided to join the Masculinity Reclaimed program, the changes she saw in him stirred something in her heart. That's when she reached out, booked a free Clarity Call, and joined the Delighted Wi...

Today's episode is an incredible story of God's transformative power. From a man who started out broken and lonely, with a history he wasn't proud of, God was able to take his little seed of faith, his little seed of hope that just maybe something could change for him, too. He decided to sign up for a free Clarity Call, and then to join our program. He went through the program once on his own. Eve...

Is it true? Are you sure it's true? How often do we ask these questions when an anxious thought comes to our mind? Too often we allow ourselves to assume a thought is true and allow the anxiety to drive us to choices we don't want to make.  Anxiety is fear. Stress is masked fear. And controlling or mothering behavior... yep... it's also fear. The Bible is crystal clear: Do not fear. Be anxious for...

Have you ever felt so disconnected in your marriage that you wondered if it was worth fighting for? Kevin found himself in that very place—emotionally, spiritually, and physically distant from his wife. Harshness and criticism seemed to cloud their every interaction, leaving him discouraged and ready to give up. He felt his energy was drained and was unmotivated in many aspects of life.  He took t...

By the end of this episode, I hope you'll get this, men: Courage. Character. Restraint. What I really want to share is that if you want your wife to follow you and be turned on by you, cowardice isn't sexy... to say the least.   It's true that the "righteous are as bold as a lion". If you want to grow in courage you must grow in your character.   When you lie to yourself or to others, you are unde...

Consider this: you might be more like Paul than you realize. Yes, Paul—the apostle whose praises were so powerful they shook prison walls, and who found joy even in his suffering. What could you possibly have in common with him? Well, Paul had a thorn in his side. A persistent struggle that he begged God to remove. I'm willing to bet there's a thorn in your side too—something you've desperately as...

We want to share an inspiring story about Karl, a widower who experienced profound loss when his first wife passed away in 2020. Since then, he's rebuilt his life with a new marriage to his lovely wife Rachel and a vibrant blended family of six children.  At first, their new life together seemed to be falling into place beautifully, but just nine months into their marriage, an unexpected challenge...