Designed to Last: Taking it to 11

Authors Dino and Ashley Petrone are in pursuit - pursuit of romance and affection in marriage. On episode #39 the couple are deep diving into how to read what your spouse’s needs are romantically. The Petrone pair unpack what they believe most men and women need and the importance of checking in with your spouse because just like us as humans, love languages change. So how can you give wholehearte...

Despite having their own ‘ideas’ for what Dino and Ashley of @arrowsandbow were looking for in their new state of Tennessee, once again, The Lord has other plans. That’s right, the pair are in contract on a home - and land - in Tennessee! The Petrone’s discuss what led them on the journey to buy land with a home vs building on an open lot and how the kids play a huge role in their more recent deci...

Dino and Ashley Petrone of @arrowsandbow and ‘Designed to Last’ are discussing how ‘awesome’ marriage is after a recent conversation they had with someone questioning the value of marriage. The pair known for their ‘upward spiral’ challenges speak to the importance of being bonded by the word of God and how wholeheartedly serving our spouses will fortify your marriage. Ash and Dino walk listeners...

On episode #36, Ashley and Dino Petrone of @arrowsandbow and authors of Designed to Last are talking about being led by the Lord. As they embark on some pretty big family lifestyle changes and fresh adventures, they are giving God the respect he deserves and letting him ‘run the show’. They share how His little blessings of clarity can be prepping you for something greater, something bigger. The p...

Ashley and Dino Petrone of @arrowsandbow and authors of Designed To Last are making BIG changes and sharing what it takes to invest in those changes, rather than running from them. In episode #35, the spouses discuss what led them to these new life decisions and how putting aside comfort, fear and pride can be life changing in so many ways. You may hear those little whispers from him...are you wil...

It’s a huge week for Dino and Ashley of @arrowsandbow as they share some big news and upcoming life changes. As they embark on ‘season 6 of the Petrone chaos’, they are sharing what exactly the changes to come are and how they landed on the decisions they have made for their family. The two discuss how getting through the hard things and showing their kids resiliance are the perfect way to learn a...

Decked out in new gear, Ashley and Dino of @arrowsandbow are dissecting the four pillars of relationship connection this week on Episode #33 of Designed To Last. They break down how to cultivate connection by defining each pillar and sharing thoughts on how the overflow of each into the other can to fulfillment of both parties. Join the pair this week as they discuss intentionality, loving the att...

This week, Dino and Ashley of @arrowsandbow are discussing the importance of respect, love, and truth as He would respond - not only in marriage but in everyday relationships. How can you be a person that builds up your people - out of love, not correction - and with Jesus Christ? Connect with them during episode #32 as they consider whether confrontation is sinful, and at the same time how not ‘s...

The True Christian walk On episode #31 of @designedtolastpodcast, Ashley of (@arrowsandbow)and Dino Petrone are coining the phrase ‘slaying times are good times’ and speaking about how through trials you may look to ‘avoid the battle’, but by taking the road less taken, fighting the battle and getting through it is what grows us - both in your strength within’ yourself and your marriage but also w...

Episode 30 has dropped and this week on @designedtolastpodcast with authors Dino Petrone and Ashley Petrone [ @arrowsandbow ] are getting back to FUN and asking the tough question: How do we still find joy and have fun during the trials and hard times in life? Along with ensuring your house is a place of peace, not allowing the outside stresses of the world and work to come home with you and prior...

After a great week and driven by The Word, Dino and Ashley of @arrowsandbow are officially diving into the new year after a crazy busy and trying 2024. Their goal? Get on the same page of ‘understanding and not convincing’ one another during the trials and hard times. After 19 years together, the authors of ‘Designed To Last’ talk about leaning on the Lord for not only a path through issues but ho...

This week, Dino and Ashley of @arrowsandbow are discussing ‘hardening of the heart’ in marriage. What can you communicate to your spouse to bring the life - the spark - back into your union and break down the ‘we’ve become roommates’ mentality? The couple speaks on the fact that each spouse must put in the work, have humility and submit your hearts to God. Join them as they talk to what works for...

As Dino and Ashley Petrone of @arrowsandbow dive into episode #27, they are met with an - often thought to be overwhelming - question: How do you apply meekness within your marriage? After much discussion, the Designed to Last authors, share purging their own reflections on ‘who’s right or who’s wrong’ in their relationship and leaning on the Lord’s guidance and direction is a path to meekness. To...

Ashley of @arrowsandbow and husband Dino are getting real and raw about the chemical bond through sex in marriage and how serving your spouse brings connection and cohesiveness. 'Christian couples should be having the best sex' and with that, they share their thoughts on maintaining passion, desiring your spouse and setting the intention of being physically close, even with the young child...

Dino and Ashley of @arrowsandbow and authors of “Designed To Last” receive an email from a follower sharing their experience of going through an emotional affair and how from listening to the podcast, he found a clear path of how to repair and restore his relationship with his wife. After a stressful week for Dino, he realizes he is shutting off communication and feelings from Ashley - similarly t...

They’re back! Dino and Ashley Petrone of @arrowsandbow discuss what they are working towards to ‘simplify’ in 2025, practically. The authors of ‘Designed to Last’ are asking themselves ‘what do I want my days to look like?’ and recognizing priorities in order to break through the unrealistic rules that are put on us through society standards. They discuss how to break down what is working and what...

This week, Dino and Ashley Petrone of @arrowsandbow are answering your submitted questions. They are diving deep into their secret unlocking vulnerability to dream as one, the challenge and gift of raising teens, building and maintaining intimacy together and breaking the 'taboo' topic of sin of sex within christianity and marriage. Sharing their own personal stories, and years of learning, this i...

On Designed to Last Podcast this week, Ashley and Dino, of @arrowsandbow, have a busy, but fulfilling week ahead. Ashley is being called by Him to stretch and grow and with an impending speaking engagement acting as both a motivator and vision for the duo, they find themselves really leaning into listening and who and where to ‘pour everything into’. During this season of life and beyond, who do t...

Piggybacking off of last week’s episode, Ashley and Dino continue the conversation of what it means to impress your spouse. They get specific about what they each love that the other does to impress them and give general examples of what that could look like for others. As we head into the holiday season the two touch on being thankful and showing appreciation for your spouse and end the episode w...

Kicking off this episode with a hot take, Ashley and Dino of @arrowsandbow are talking about the importance of rest before moving into their intended topic of the episode: impressing your spouse. They discuss the balance of being your own person, while also wanting to impress your spouse and how it's an overall mentality. And they drive home the fact that you shouldn’t be doing it out of fear, obl...

For this week’s podcast, Ashley and Dino, of @arrowsandbow, are touching on a topic that often comes along with marriage, and that is parenting. What is their parenting style? Would they consider themselves strict parents? How are they raising their four children to protect them, but also equip them for the world? Hint, it involves a LOT of talking. The two explain how they’ve combined aspects of...

Ashley and Dino are getting a little nostalgic and taking it back to when they were newly married, aka children. They are looking back on the commitment they made over 18 years ago and how it's only grown and been made stronger since then, with the help of the Lord, of course. They also touch on how the world often looks at marriage as a sacrifice when in reality there is so much to be gained, wha...

With The Mercantile reopened, Ashley and Dino (of @arrowsandbow) sit down to give a recap of everything God has shown them in the past month. From the blessings, to the hardships, to the opportunities for growth, they’re covering what they’ve experienced and how they’ve seen God working firsthand in their lives and the people around them. They dive into the topic of growth and how you can ask God...

Diving back into their financial series and wrapping it up with a fourth and final part, Ashley and Dino are getting into their current chapter with The Fox Mercantile. Ash shares where her desire to create a gathering and community space came from, and then the two break down the challenges they’ve had to face while learning how to open and operate a retail space. They admit that while running Th...

Ashley and Dino are back after yet another big hurricane. Two weeks after all three properties were hit by Helene, the duo recounts being directly in the eye of Hurricane Milton. They explain why you definitely shouldn’t make decisions in the midst of a hurricane, the importance of not leaning on your own understanding, and how they’re continuing to be obedient to Him in hard times. They also give...