Field Guide for Marriage- A 24/7 Marriage Podcast

Shannan and Javier discuss the importance of validating your spouse's feelings.   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 conference speakers, authors, podcast ho...

There is so much stereotype around what a man should be and what a woman should be when it comes to sex. Sex drive and libido are not one size it's all.  Listen to Shannan and Javi break down the stereotypes and share their own struggles with libidos.   Support the show The "Original" Marriage Flippers   Meet the Labradors —Javier and Shannan. Married 33 years, they’ve weathered the...

Does she complain all the time?  Does she never let up?  Does she always seem mad at you?  There's a reason why she's nagging and it's not what you think!  Listen to Shannan and Javier unpack this topic and help men step into the role of husband and father.  Discover what it means to be a man of your word. Support the show The "Original" Marriage Flippers   Meet the Labrad...

Communication is the cornerstone to any marriage or relationship.  What do you do when you totally misunderstand your spouse?  How do you recover from a miscommunication mishap?  Listen to Javier and Shannan unpack their latest miscommunication blunder and what you can learn from it. Support the show The "Original" Marriage Flippers   Meet the Labradors —Javier and Shannan. Married 33 ye...

In this episode, Javier unpacks the secret to a thriving and fulfilling marriage is all in the small things. 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 conference speaker...

Listen as Shannan and Javier break down why boundaries are good for your marriage.  The Labs also unpack what boundaries they have in their own marriage.  This episode is sure to stir up some spicy dialogue.  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 th...

What does it mean to serve your spouse? How do I do that?  What if I serve more than my spouse does?  Listen to Javi and Shannan unpack what it looks like to serve your spouse in 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 simpl...

Javier and Shannan answer your questions on marriage, family, in-laws, and everything in between. 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 conference speakers, authors,...

In marriage it's so easy to give the best hours of our day or week to work, hobbies, and friends.  Without realizing it, your spouse could be getting your leftovers.  The could be eating 3-day old mac & cheese when they could of had a steak.  Listen as Shannan and Javi unpack how to give your spouse your best, and how everything else has to take a back seat. Support the show The "Ori...

 The Labs are anything but boring in this week's episode. Shannan opens up and shares about how her past reared its ugly head 23 years later in a Nordstrom Rack.  Listen as they share about passive-aggressive behavior and how to deal with it head-on.   Support the show The "Original" Marriage Flippers   Meet the Labradors —Javier and Shannan. Married 33 years, they’ve weathered the...

Shannan and Javier dive into all things sex.   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 conference speakers, authors, podcast hosts, and creators of 24/7 Marriage Bootc...

We live in a world that is so connected yet we are so disconnected from those in our lives. How do you intentionally make time to sit and dream with your spouse?  How do you discover shared activities you enjoy together?  Listen to Shannan and Javi dive deep into how to stay connected. Support the show The "Original" Marriage Flippers   Meet the Labradors —Javier and Shannan. Married 33...

How do you tackle and repair cracks in your marriage?  Do you throw a rug over it, or do you get out the cement and fill the holes?  Listen to Shannan and Javi talk through this issue. Remember in marriage, you don't have to, you GET to! Support the show The "Original" Marriage Flippers   Meet the Labradors —Javier and Shannan. Married 33 years, they’ve weathered the highs, lows, an...

Ever feel frustrated with your spouse?  It's not if your spouse will frustrate or annoy you but when.   In this episode, Shannan shares candidly about how to respond to your spouse in love and navigate away from sarcasm and eye-rolling. Support the show The "Original" Marriage Flippers   Meet the Labradors —Javier and Shannan. Married 33 years, they’ve weathered the highs, lows, and...

Did you think Javier and Shannan's marriage has been smooth sailing since day one? Think again!  In this episode, they share candidly about what the first five years were like.  Javier talks about how he pursued and loved his wife regardless of how he was being treated. Buckle up, this is a good episode! Support the show The "Original" Marriage Flippers   Meet the Labradors —Javier...

We all have gifts and talents that we bring to a marriage.  For some it could be the gift of financial planning, others, organizational skills-we all have a marriage superpower! Whatever your superpower is, you bring a unique strength to your marriage.  Marriage is not a competition.  It's not about who's better.  It is about what can we both bring to make the team, a winning team. Suppo...

Marriages rarely stand still. You are either moving closer or further apart.  Listen to the Labs share in this mini episode this week. 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 sough...

Shannan and Javier share candidly about how their first 5 years of marriage were tough and how Javier found joy in a season of marital drought. Sometimes it's hard to see past the problems, hurts, and frustration in marriage.  For so many people, they feel like their marriage will never change. When we get out of the way God can and will do the impossible.   Support the show The "Origina...

We dive into what it looks like when our past shows up in our marriage.  We talk about family of origin and how we can come alongside our spouse and help them navigate trauma from the past.  Remember in marriage, you don't have to, you GET to! Support the show The "Original" Marriage Flippers   Meet the Labradors —Javier and Shannan. Married 33 years, they’ve weathered the highs, lo...

Whether you are tackling a bathroom remodel or just raising toddlers, Javier and Shannan talk about the importance of working together.  Teamwork makes the dream work. 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 t...

Marriages will go through many different seasons.  Some seasons are great, others not so fun.  So what do you do when your spouse is going through depression, job loss, or infertility.  Deep valleys can leave one spouse feeling alone and on their own.  We share our stories and struggles about what to do when we feel alone. http://www,247marriage.org Support the show The "Original" Marria...

We are really good at taking care of everyone else but what about caring for yourself?  Did you know it's important to not only take care of your spouse but take care of yourself?  You can't love, pursue, and serve your spouse well if you don't take care of yourself.  In this episode, we dive into what self-care looks like for us and why your marriage needs it. Support the show The...

Javier and Shannan discuss the pros and cons of social media and how it can affect 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 conference speakers, authors,...

I love change, said no one ever!  Change is never easy even when it's something good!   In this episode, Javier and Shannan explore how do we deal with change in marriage.  How do we help our spouse when change is hard or emotional for them. Count on Javier and Shannan to use funny insight, humor as they offer up quality advice when it comes to navigating change in your marriage. Support the...

24/7 Marriage debut podcast.  Hear a little of their story and who the Labradors are.  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 conference speakers, authors, podcast ho...