Growing In Marriage

Today we are answering three question about sex in marriage. Three questions that some couples may wonder, "is it ok if we do 'that?'" It's about to get real! 

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Every marriage could benefit from a marriage checkup. Today, Big Rich and DeAnna start the conversation and ask you to evaluate your marriage with your spouse. 

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We have a great podcast today. Our wonderful friends, Tom and Christy Smith, from The House, Modesto, join us as we talk about selfishness in marriage. Selfishness is an intimacy killer and it will break your connection with your spouse. Listen as Big Rich, DeAnna, Tom and Christy discuss how you can root out selfishness in your marriage. 

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Today's episode is all about control. When you are out of control in your personal life, you will inevitably attempt to control your spouse and others. Self-control is a fruit of God's spirit that if worked in your life, will allow you to break free from controlling others and ruling over your passions. 

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Starring at the person in the mirror is always one of the toughest things to do. Today, Big Rich and DeAnna discuss how you can become a better version of yourself in order to create a better version of your marriage. 

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Vacationing together is super important in your marriage. Do you vacation well. Listen to Big Rich and DeAnna this week as they talk about what they have learned over the years and share how you can have a refreshing holiday with your spouse. 

Last week Chris and Caroline Howard joined us to discuss how a couple can begin to recover after one spouse leaves. This week, Chris and Caroline are back with part two. Today we discus how to create a support system in your marriage that will help you grow in your intimacy with one another, but also with other couples. You don't want to miss this episode. Learn how to do life with your spouse and...

On today's show we welcome special guests, Chris and Caroline Howard, to share their story of God's amazing grace and restoring virtue in their marriage. Chris and Caroline share how God redeemed their marriage when it was at its lowest and with no hope in sight. Chris was lost in a prescription drug and pornography addiction coupled with multiple emotional affairs and one physical affair. Carolin...

Dealing with in-laws can be a touchy subject in marriage. Learning to navigate those waters with wisdom and discernment can be tricky. Today, Big Rich and DeAnna talk about how to address the subject of in-laws in a God-honoring way and not allow it to negatively impact your marriage. 

Who's leading in your marriage? What does leadership look like? Today, Big Rich and DeAnna discuss what leadership in marriage is and look at how Jesus is the chief example of what good leadership looks like. 

Is money causing tension in your marriage? Today, Big Rich and DeAnna, welcome special guests Chris and Natalie Lewis, to talk about the challenges finances can present in your relationship. This dynamic couple will share their journey to a debt free life and how you can strengthen your marriage through financial freedom.

Are you allowing your insecurities to rob your marriage? Learn how you can tackle your personal insecurities head on and leverage the friendship of your marriage to kick insecurity to the curb! 

Today we are answering three question about sex in marriage. We want to answer these three questions that some couples may wonder, "is it ok if we do 'that?'" We also have a really cool sex challenge for you and your spouse. 

How do you guard against an emotional affair in your marriage? On today's podcast, Big Rich and DeAnna will discuss how to recognize an emotional affair and safeguard against one. 

We all get busy and being busy can sometimes feel like guest who has totally overstayed their welcome. When we get busy, we can lose focus, develop tunnel vision and allow resentment to settle in. Being busy is not the problem that causes us to lose connection with our spouse, its being unprepared. Today we will start a conversation on how to stay connected during a busy season and what things you...

Sometimes encouraging your spouse in their relationship with Jesus can be a scary thing to do. Trust us, we know! This doesn't have to be a topic that produces anxiety or stress in your relationship at all. On today's podcast, we are going to give you six tangible things you can do to encourage your spouse to pursue Jesus. 

Ever wonder just what exactly it means to be naked and not ashamed? On today's podcast Big Rich and DeAnna talk about Genesis 2:25 and what it means to live naked and not ashamed with your spouse. 

Playing together as a couple is so important. In fact, if you currently don't play together, learning to play together has some real benefits. Listen today as DeAnna and I talk about playing together as a couple. 

This week we DeAnna and I have a fun time reminiscing on past Valentine's Days and talk about what it takes to plan a fun, romantic evening. 

How do you support your spouse when they are going through a difficult time? The thought of "being there" can be tough to imagine exactly what that looks like. Today, Big Rich will share of a very personal story of God dealing with his heart and how the grace of God made him a better man.