Home and Marriage

The Priority of Family In this episode of the Home and Marriage Podcast, hosts Lennon and Christal Noland take a break from their usual format to share a special message from Pastor Lennon's recent sermon. Pastor Lennon discusses the importance of family as a God-given institution and the challenges and blessings it brings. He emphasizes the significance of prioritizing family, understanding...

Holiday Relationship Tips: Enhancing Your Marriage During Christmas and New Year In this special holiday episode of the Home and Marriage Podcast, Lennon and Christal Noland share practical tips to help couples strengthen their marriage during the Christmas and New Year season. They discuss the importance of scheduling alone time, helping each other with holiday tasks, giving thoughtful gifts, and...

The True Gifts of Christmas In this episode of the Home and Marriage Podcast, Lennon and Christal Noland discuss the importance of spending quality time with family, especially during the holidays. They reflect on past Christmas memories and the shift from shopping for toys to more meaningful family moments. The Nolands emphasize three key non-material gifts you can give your children: quality tim...

In this episode of the Home and Marriage podcast, Lennon and Christal focus on the importance and benefits of couples praying together. They underscore the vulnerability and intimacy that praying together brings, advocating for prayer as a means to exchange anxiety for peace and to seek God's guidance in decision-making. They share practical tips for couples to integrate prayer into their dai...

In this heartfelt episode of the Home and Marriage Podcast , Lennon and Christal Noland open up about their own family rhythms during the holidays and the joyful anticipation of Christmas. They share the traditions that anchor their home, like baking cranberry bread and celebrating “Christmas Eve Eve,” and how these simple rituals strengthen connection and create lasting memories. Together, they o...

The Importance of Having Fun Together in Marriage In this episode of the Home and Marriage podcast, Lennon and Christal Noland share their experiences and lessons learned from a recent garage sale and highlight the importance of having fun with your spouse. They discuss creative date ideas, the significance of laughter and play in a relationship, and how to keep the spark alive through various sta...

Parental Fear and Faith: Insights from Dr. Ken Wilgus In this episode of the Home and Marriage Podcast, Lennon and Christal Noland discuss how parental fear impacts parenting decisions and how to balance that fear with faith in God's plan. Special guest Dr. Ken Wilgus, a professional psychologist and licensed counselor, shares insights on how fear can drive parenting styles and discusses effe...

Check the Gauges: How to Notice the Little Things Before They Become Big Things In this episode of the Home and Marriage Podcast, hosts Lennon and Christal Noland discuss practical ways to help couples strengthen their relationships. They share personal stories, including their recent car-buying experience, which transitions into a broader conversation about the importance of not putting your marr...

Parenting on the Same Page: Strategies for Unified Parenting In this episode of the Home and Marriage Podcast, Lennon and Christal Noland discuss the importance of unified parenting and the impact it has on the family. They explore the differences between how moms and dads parent, shaped by their own upbringing and personalities. They highlight the necessity of presenting a united front to childre...

From This Day Forward: Embracing Your Vows Lennon and Christal Noland, hosts of the Home and Marriage Podcast, discuss the significance and depth of traditional marriage vows. They reflect on their personal experiences, such as financial struggles, health challenges, and the importance of cherishing and loving one another. By revisiting the vows: to have and to hold, for better or worse, for riche...

Surprising Truths About Marriage and How to Navigate Them In the Home and Marriage Podcast's eighth episode, Lennon and Christal celebrate their 19th wedding anniversary by discussing unexpected lessons they've learned throughout their marriage. They share personal stories about managing crises like car troubles on special occasions, the evolution of intimacy over time, the challenge of...

Creating a Peaceful Home: From Chaos to Calm In this episode of the Home and Marriage Podcast, Lennon and Christal Noland delve into creating a peaceful home environment. They discuss the importance of rhythm and routines, shared responsibilities, individual peace and joy, and expressing affection. Practical tips such as maintaining organization, having a family prayer life, and setting a spiritua...

Why is it important to have friends outside of marriage? Lennon and Christal Noland discuss the vital role of friendships outside of marriage on the Home and Marriage Podcast. They explore personal anecdotes and popular book and TV friendships, emphasizing the need for these relationships in enhancing marital and personal well-being. The Nolands highlight challenges and stages of friendships durin...

Navigating Conflict in Marriage: Techniques and Insights In this episode of the Home and Marriage Podcast, Lennon and Christal Noland discuss effective ways for couples to manage and resolve conflicts. They share personal anecdotes about their own disagreements and elaborate on the importance of addressing issues rather than attacking each other. Key strategies include staying focused on the issue...

You're Not A Bad Parent if... In this episode of the Home and Marriage Podcast, Lennon and Christal Noland discuss various parenting pressures and share the reassuring message that 'you're not a bad parent if...' They explore the anxiety around not buying kids the latest gadgets, not involving them in every activity, and how making the honor roll does not define their children&...

Deep Dive into Physical Intimacy in Marriage In this episode of the Home and Marriage Podcast, hosts Lennon and Christal Noland discuss the crucial role of physical intimacy in marriage. They address the challenges and importance of maintaining a healthy sex life within a marital relationship. The discussion includes insights from their course, 'Six Habits of Happy Couples,' emphasizing...

Navigating the Storms: Faith and Resilience in Marriage In this episode of the Home and Marriage Podcast, hosts Lennon and Christal Noland discuss the challenges of enduring difficult times within the family and marriage. Reflecting on their own experiences, including a major move and financial struggles, they emphasize the importance of faith, prayer, and community support. Drawing on biblical te...

Welcome to the Home and Marriage Podcast Introduction to the Home and Marriage Podcast In the inaugural episode of the Home and Marriage Podcast, hosts Lennon and Christal Noland introduce themselves and share their vision for the podcast. They discuss their 19 years of marriage, ministry background, and family life on their Texas acreage. The Nolands outline the goals of their podcast, which is p...