Field Guide for Marriage- A 24/7 Marriage Podcast

The Labs went live on Instagram and answered marriage questions from all over the world.   Thank you to all who were on Instagram Live and part of our first live podcast recording. Support the show The "Original" Marriage Flippers   Meet the Labradors —Javier and Shannan. Married 33 years, they’ve weathered the highs, lows, and everything in between—and now their mission is simple: to se...

The Labs share stories from the Tennessee Bootcamp they just wrapped on. Javier discusses what it means to be emotionally available for your wife and how that can create an atmosphere for her to be sexually available. Shannan talks about how physically exhausted she is from bootcamp, and Javier accuses her of having tiny feet.  Support the show The "Original" Marriage Flippers   Meet the...

If you keep rejecting and attacking each other, you will live the SAME day for the rest of your life. Javier and Shannan discuss breaking the behavior cycles that keep us from moving on and helping our marriage thrive. Support the show The "Original" Marriage Flippers   Meet the Labradors —Javier and Shannan. Married 33 years, they’ve weathered the highs, lows, and everything in between—...

Shannan and Javier look back at 30 years of marriage.  Taking turns, they share their most adored qualities with one another.  Get ready for laughter and tears. Support the show The "Original" Marriage Flippers   Meet the Labradors —Javier and Shannan. Married 33 years, they’ve weathered the highs, lows, and everything in between—and now their mission is simple: to see marriages thrive,...

Why do so many couples choose to divorce?  Does it really solve all your problems, and are people today afraid of hard work?  Javier and Shannan discuss this and much more. Support the show The "Original" Marriage Flippers   Meet the Labradors —Javier and Shannan. Married 33 years, they’ve weathered the highs, lows, and everything in between—and now their mission is simple: to see marria...

Your vows don't start at the altar.  Your vows begin in the valley, the low parts, the hard times, and in the mud.  You can promise that you will love and pursue your spouse all day, but when the going gets tough, does your promise hold up?  Javier explains what it means to show up in the valley and what it means to carry your spouse. Support the show The "Original" Marriage Flipper...

Shannan, from 24/7 Marriage, shares her behavior during the first five years of marriage. It's a trend in today's culture to replace the word sin with sickness and leaves no personal responsibility for people. She unpacks how she blamed everything and everyone for her bad choices and behaviors. Her lightbulb moment came when she had a mentor confront her sinful behavior, and she had to f...

Javier and Shannan share what it means to run the race of marriage well.  Marriage is not a destination, it's a lifelong journey.  What things keep you down or keep you from running well in marriage?  Want to hear more about this topic?  Join The Labs at a Boot Camp.  For more information on dates and locations, click the link in bio. Support the show The "Original" Marriage Flipper...

Shannan and Javier just returned from the first 24/ Marriage Bootcamp of 2023.  Listen as they share highlights, takeaways, and transformative moments they had. If you want to attend a 24/7 Marriage Bootcamp, click the link in the bio and head to 247marriage.org.   Support the show The "Original" Marriage Flippers   Meet the Labradors —Javier and Shannan. Married 33 years, they’ve weathe...

This episode is from way back in the vault. Shannan and Javier discuss social media and the effects it has on your marriage. Support the show The "Original" Marriage Flippers   Meet the Labradors —Javier and Shannan. Married 33 years, they’ve weathered the highs, lows, and everything in between—and now their mission is simple: to see marriages thrive, not just survive. As sought-after co...

What has happened to all the men? Society and culture have allowed men to become weak and soft. Javier and Shannan talk about what masculinity looks like through a Biblical lens and how men have become avoiders. It weakens their role in the home, and they become content with their life and lose the ambition to strive and fight for a thriving marriage. Support the show The "Original" Marr...

We all have these ideas and expectations of what married life will be like. And then we get married!  Life smacks us in the face, and we find ourselves living a life we didn't want or thought would be drastically different.  Javier shares how we use our strengths to help each other and to help your marriage thrive.  Here's the question they want all married couples to think about, do you...

Javier and Shannan labrador talk about how we arrive at the desired outcome we wish for our marriage.  Sometimes we can get fixated on making our marriage better we forget to slow down to help our spouse who might be struggling.  Support the show The "Original" Marriage Flippers   Meet the Labradors —Javier and Shannan. Married 33 years, they’ve weathered the highs, lows, and everything...

Shannan and Javier ask the tricky question, What kind of marriage do you want, and what have you planted to yield that kind of marriage? Shannan opens up and shares about her past which planted some bad seeds and affected the first five years of their marriage.  Support the show The "Original" Marriage Flippers   Meet the Labradors —Javier and Shannan. Married 33 years, they’ve weathered...

Shannan sits down to interview the one and only Javier Labrador.  Shannan dives into his childhood, his relationship with his parents, and the most significant lessons he's learned.  He also shares what his hopes are for the next 50 years! Support the show The "Original" Marriage Flippers   Meet the Labradors —Javier and Shannan. Married 33 years, they’ve weathered the highs, lows,...

What if when we stood at the altar, the officiant said, "let me tell you what, for better or worse, in sickness and in health, looks like!"   You have no idea what life will throw at you.  Cancer diagnosis, layoffs, sickness, loss of a child, mental illness,  depression,  & financial setbacks.  Sometimes what we perceive marriage to look like from the mountaintop seems different when...

Behind every criticism and complaint is a wish or a want. So if your spouse seems to nag or complain, there's usually something they are trying to say.  Shannan and Javier break down how to ask your spouse the right questions and why avoidance and retreating are not options. Bootcamp 2023 dates are out! Make Sure to click the link in our bio! Support the show The "Original" Marriage...

In this episode, Shannan and Javier dive into the comments on their latest reels on IG.  Javier shares how men need to take responsibility and ownership, and when that takes place, it changes their wives and the marriage.  Reel #1 was released on 10-12-22   1.3 million views Reel #2 released on 12-29-22   150K views  Support the show The "Original" Marriage Flippers   Meet the Labradors...

The beginning of any new year is an excellent opportunity to focus on areas of your life you want to see growth.  Your marriage is no different.  Listen to Javier and Shannan unpack what it means to create a word for your marriage. Then, let 2023 be your best marriage year yet. Support the show The "Original" Marriage Flippers   Meet the Labradors —Javier and Shannan. Married 33 years, t...

We asked our Instagram followers what your questions or issues around sex are.  We got a tremendous response and are breaking it into two episodes.  This is a significant roadblock for so many married couples.  Listen as Javier and Shannan give some great insight and help you and your spouse communicate, connect, and commit to a healthy sex life. Support the show The "Original" Marriage...

In this episode, Javier and Shannan pick from last week's episode on the mandate for men.  Shannan shares what mandate we have as wives.  She talks about what it means to be steadfast and protecting your husband's heart.  Must listen episode! Support the show The "Original" Marriage Flippers   Meet the Labradors —Javier and Shannan. Married 33 years, they’ve weathered the highs...

Javier shares some comments from men on Instagram around what happens when men stand up and fight for their wives.   There is a war on marriage, and the mandate God has placed on men to fight for their wives is clear- you must.  Join us as we talk about what men are called to pursue their wives and how women can respond. Support the show The "Original" Marriage Flippers   Meet the Labrad...

The Labradors take your questions if you want to ask a question and be on a future episode, head over to Instagram and leave an audio message @247marriage. We have a very serious french fry poll going, make sure to leave a comment on your favorite! Support the show The "Original" Marriage Flippers   Meet the Labradors —Javier and Shannan. Married 33 years, they’ve weathered the highs, lo...

 Shannan and Javier look at what Biblical marriage is. What does it mean to lay down your life for someone else? Does marriage require us to sacrifice and give up our wants and desires? Buckle up; this is a great episode if you are single. Make sure to download our new course; You've Been Served. use code 247serve at checkout http://bio.site/247marriage Support the show The "Original&quo...

In this episode, Shannan breaks down what prayer is and how it's designed to draw us closer to God.   She shares the importance of praying with your spouse and the generational impact it will leave on your family. This episode you will want to share with friends and family. Support the show The "Original" Marriage Flippers   Meet the Labradors —Javier and Shannan. Married 33 years,...