Growing In Marriage

What's the difference between a marriage on autopilot versus one that is fully engage and deeply connected? Purpose and intentionality. Today, Big Rich and DeAnna talk about what it means to have a marriage on autopilot and how to remedy the relationship if it just coasting along.    Scripture references:  Proverbs 1:32 (ESV, NCV) Luke 12:13-21 James 4:17

On today's episode, we welcome our guests, Aaron and Jennifer Smith, and we are talking with them about their new book, Marriage After God.  For a chance to win a copy of their new book, visit www.growinginmarriage.com  and enter by clicking the link on our home page. 

Making time for yourself can be pretty challenging. But when you take the time for yourself you come back to your spouse better. On today's episode we are talking about the importance of taking time in your marriage to recharge, relax and refresh. 

How do I pray for my spouse? We are asked this question often. Prayer doesn't have to be difficult, but for some, it is. If you are one of those people who find prayer challenging, this podcast is for you. We are going to direct you down the right path and offer three tangible ways you can change your outlook and practice of prayer.   Scripture references:  Matthew 7:7-11 3 John 2 Psalms 46:1 Prov...

What do you do when you and your spouse are unable to see eye-to-eye? How do you get on the same page? Today, Big Rich and DeAnna, answer a Listener's question regarding a situation he is currently facing in his marriage. It's a problem every marriage faces and one that has real potential to create deep intimacy and lasting connection or fuel anger and isolation.    Scripture references:  Luke 9:2...

Today, Big Rich and DeAnna, discuss four things they wish they would have done sooner in their marriage. Every marriage suffers from bad choices and mistakes. Learning from those choices and mistakes is the goal. Today, we want you to learn from our examples.  Scriptures used:   Proverbs 12:27 Proverbs 24:30-34 Proverbs 26:15-16 Proverbs 11:14

There are specific markers in one's professional career that stand out above the others. Today is one of those days. We are having our first Ted Talk! Today, we welcome Ted Lowe as our guest. Ted is one of the co-hosts of the Married People Podcast. Ted has been responsible for shaping marriages and marriage ministries all across the county. To find out more about Ted and his ministry you can visi...

Today Big Rich and DeAnna discuss "5 Things Your Husband Wants You To Know About His Sexuality." This fun, candid conversation about sex will make you laugh, challenge your perspectives and give you the boldness you may need to have a courageous conversation with your spouse. 

On today's show Big Rich and DeAnna talk about living with a spouse who has low self esteem. 

When trust is given, rarely do we expect it to be broken. However, when someone breaks their word, repairing the breach can be difficult waters to navigate. Today, Big Rich and DeAnna start a conversation around rebuilding trust and what that actually means. Maybe, more importantly, what it looks like. 

Thanks for joining us for part two of our conversation with Jimmy and Rachel Barkley. If you have not listened to part one of this interview, you do not want to want to miss it. Go back and listen before diving into this episode (or go back and listen after you consume this one, haha). Developing a strong sense of self is important. Not having a strong sense of self can be detrimental, not only fo...

Developing a strong sense of self is important. Not having a strong sense of self can be detrimental, not only for you, but your marriage. On today's podcast, we are talking to Jimmy and Rachel Barkley of Revival House Podcast ( www.revivalhouse.org ). They are sharing how identity and a strong sense of self can be developed. Jimmy and Rachel are Marriage Coaches and are certified in the Life Lang...

Today, we are answering a question from Stacy, who asks, "What are some great ways to improve communication?" DeAnna and I will give five keys to better understand one another and to help you build lasting intimacy in your marriage. 

Love is multifaceted and is expressed in a million different ways. Continuing from last week, Big Rich and DeAnna discuss five ways a wive should express love to their husband.

Love is multifaceted and is expressed in a million different ways. Today, Big Rich and DeAnna discuss five ways husbands should express love to their wives. 

Every good leader should know their strengths, but they should also know their weaknesses as well. It's not different for marriage. We should be aware of our marital weaknesses and learn how to plan for success in spite of them. Today, Big Rich and DeAnna talk about identifying your marriage's weaknesses and how to make them work for you, not against you. 

Ever wonder what happy couples talk about? Ever want to be a fly on the wall and listen to how those couples engage and converse with one another? Well today, we are going to share what happy couples talk about and why they are so darn happy. 

Have you and your spouse stopped moving forward in your relationship? Has all forward progress to maturity, the marriage of your dreams, and personal growth ceased? If so, today's episode is for you. Learn how you can move the needle on growing in your marriage and how you can start moving forward again. 

Have you ever received marriage advice you thought was good, but only to find out it didn't work? Or, better yet, the advice you received made things worse? Today, we are talking about and debunking bad marriage advice. 

Your marriage needs great resources to thrive. Today, Big Rich and DeAnna discuss three resources that have made a deep impact on their marriage. These books share practical godly wisdom on how to walk in marriage as God intended. You will not want to miss their discussion. 

It's time to fight, but not with each other. Your spouse is not your enemy and it's time we put the focus and shine the light on the real adversary in your marriage and stop focusing on your spouse. Learn how you can take three simple steps to start fighting the real enemy in your relationship and grow in your marriage together. 

Merry Christmas, Growing In Marriage Family! On today's podcast our kids, Micah and Olivia are joining us to talk about our favorite Christmas memories and traditions. 

Social media use in marriage is silently killing intimacy and relational connectedness between husbands and wives. Today, we talk about what to look out for and how to guard your marriage against the overuse and inappropriate use of social media.

It's the holiday season and celebrating Jesus and the holiday season can take its toll on your relationship. Today, we will discuss how you can make memorable holiday memories with your spouse and family and stay connected during this wonderful season. 

Happy Thanksgiving! What are you thankful for in your marriage?