Growing In Marriage

Today we are celebrating the release of our new resource for married couples, Jumpstart. It's a 30 day adventure that builds lasting intimacy and a closer friendship with your spouse. Our great friends Tommy and Shannon McKiernan are interviewing us and of course we're all laughing our heads off.  If you want to know if this resource is for you, this is the episode to listen to. We will do a deep...

Ever read a passage of Scripture and get offended by what it says because it doesn't sound progressive enough? Or maybe it sounds degrading and outdated? Today, Big Rich and DeAnna, will talk about one of those passages and how we should see it as God intended us to view it. 

Today, Big Rich, DeAnna, and Caroline Howard answer a listener's question from Instagram in response the podcast episode 105 on Feelings. 

Today we answer a listener's question about trust. Big Rich and DeAnna also introduce Jumpstart and I wish DeAnna a Happy Birthday! 

Today we are talking about what motivates someone to change. Big Rich and DeAnna share some of their motivations and how you can identify what may move you to change.

Today, Caroline Howard joins us to talk about feelings and how they can help you build intimacy in your marriage.    The feelings wheel: http://feelingswheel.com Caroline Howard: https://relatablecoaching.com

On today's episode Big Rich and DeAnna discuss what you can do to stay connected during the busy time of year. Making sure you recognize your spouse's attempts to connect and turning toward your spouse are keys to holding on to your intimacy with one another. 

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Today, we are having a conversation about how we talk to each other in marriage. Specifically, we will be discussing ineffective ways we speak to each other and how we can improve our conversation with our spouse.

On today's episode we are sharing a behind the scenes "look" at how we connect on a specific day of the week. This episode is not like our normal show but it's sure to have you laughing and thinking about how you will connect with your spouse. 

Ladies, has your husband ever expressed to you that he thinks his contribution of going to work is enough? A lot of husbands feel like working is the biggest contribution to the relationship and their work absolves them of any responsibility to help with household chores. Today, Big Rich and DeAnna, share how you can get past this in your marriage and begin to move forward. 

Today, Big Rich and DeAnna celebrate 100 episodes of the Growing In Marriage podcast. Listen as they celebrate this important milestone. 

Are your differences keeping you apart, or are they pulling you closer together? When we celebrate our differences rather than seeing them as something that separates you, they become incredibly powerful to create new intimacy and new levels of engagement in your marriage. Today, Big Rich and DeAnna, talk about celebrating the things that make us different. 

Everyone has a question or two they don't want to answer or would rather not be asked. Today, we are asking the hard questions. Listen as Big Rich and DeAnna explore these questions and share how you can grow and connect with your spouse through these difficult inquiries. 

Marriage isn't all roses. Ask any couple. Marriage gets hard at times. Today, Big Rich and DeAnna discuss why marriage gets hard and how you can weather the storm. 

On today's podcast we are talking to Newlyweds. This podcast is for you. My brother Tom married his best friend, Toni, and she is amazing! We asked our followers on Instagram to give their best advice to Newlyweds and we are going to share what they wrote and some of our own wisdom as well. Happy listening, it's a great episode. 

Have you ever been in a relationship with someone who always needs to be right? You know the type, it's their way or no way, all the time. Today Big Rich and DeAnna discuss how you can move past being right and work together to find a solution that works best for the marriage. 

It's not always easy to be compassionate and merciful to your spouse. But, as Jesus demonstrates, it's our compassion for one another that should lead us to acts of service. Today, Big Rich and DeAnna discuss the significance of the parable of the Good Samaritan and how it relates to your marriage to transform your relationship. 

Listen as Big Rich and DeAnna discuss some distinguishing marks of a Christian marriage and why yours should be different than most relationships.

How is your marriage doing? Can you openly and freely talk to your spouse regarding the state of your relationship? Today Big Rich and DeAnna discuss how you can have a profitable State of the Marriage meeting. 

Growing in our relationship with God is a journey, not a series of tasks and goals. Today, Big Rich and DeAnna talk about how couples can grow in their relationship with God together, as husband and wife, and how to overcome some of the common pitfalls that frustrate us and cause us to give up.

Listening is a skill everyone should have in their tool belt. It's also a tool we should constantly fine tune and sharpen because it pays huge dividends. On today's podcast, Big Rich and DeAnna, talk about the importance of becoming proficient in the art of listening and how you can make small changes to ensure your spouse feels heard, validated and understood. 

Today, Big Rich and DeAnna talk about how important it is that we address the issue of our speech and how we talk to our spouse. Our speech can set us up for success, or it can sabotage our interactions before they even begin. Learn about the core reason our tongues give us so much trouble and what we can do about it. 

Looking back on your marriage, do you recognize any misconceptions about marriage you may have had prior to saying, "I do?" Well, we are sharing a few of our misconceptions, and shedding a little light on why having misconceptions can be doing more damage to your relationship than you think.  Relax and enjoy this light hearted conversation that is sure to make you chuckle.

We had the amazing opportunity to travel to Seattle and attend The Art and Science of Love by Drs. John and Julie Gottman. Today we are sharing our experience and some of the highlights of the conference.   Book Reference: Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love Scripture References:  Matthew 7:12 Mark 12:31 Proverbs 15:1