IMbetween Podcast on Marriage, Parenting, Faith, and Everything In Between

Blending two families is not for the faint of heart. There are many conflicts and bumps along the way as you navigate how to blend two separate families into one. On Episode 74, Daniel and Christina interview Ron Deal, the leading national expert and the most widely read and viewed author on blended families in the country. Get ready to walk away from this podcast with new strategies to help your...

Are your mornings full of chaos? Do you wake up already stressed that you are running late and still have SO much to do? Mornings do not have to be the worst part of your day. If you are ready to have a more peaceful start, here are 5 habits that will help make your mornings less stressful.  For all the show notes, go to IMbetween.org/episode73 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

"I've dreamt about my spouse, but I've never dreamed WITH my spouse." Does this sound familiar? You aren't the only ones! On Episode 72, Daniel and Christina interview Aaron and Jennifer Smith (authors of Marriage After God) about why we should be dreaming with our spouse. We also discuss tips and guidelines of how you can start dreaming with our spouse today.  For all the show notes, go to IMbetw...

After moving 9 times to 3 different countries and 7 different cities, experiencing both homelessness and unemployment, Daniel and Christina are professional transition-makers. On Episode 71, Daniel and Christina share 5 valuable tips that will help you thrive during your next transition. Whether you are considering switching schools for your children, moving to a different city, or changing jobs,...

Think about the last time you had a conflict with someone. How did it turn out? Did you feel like the other person was misinterpreting your words, your actions, your need for space (or your need to face the conflict head on)? Do you wish you knew how to approach conflict better? On Episode 70, Daniel and Christina continue their interview with Lauren Gray (certified Enneagram coach) about how each...

Have you ever been in a conflict with someone? Have you ever felt misunderstood or not heard? Does conflict make you want to run away or grab your boxing gloves because you are ready to fight? On Episode 69, Daniel and Christina interview Lauren Gray (certified Enneagram coach) about how each type communicates and how to approach each type when you are in conflict with them. This interview is JAM...

On Episode 68, Daniel and Christina discuss why our kids need to be bored this summer and how to help us not immediately default to the TV, iPad, or game console to entertain them.  Full all the show notes, go to IMbetween.org/episode68 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does it mean to be an intentional parent? And why is it important? On Episode 67, Daniel and Christina interview Justin Batt (author of  Daddy Saturday ) about creating every day epic moments for our children. For all the show notes, go to IMbetween.org/episode67 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Studies show that adults make approximately 35 000 decisions a day. That’s 1,050,000 decisions a month and 12,755,000 decisions in a year!!! No wonder so many of us are suffering from decision-fatigue! In Episode 66, Daniel and Christina discuss 5 keys to help you with make both life-altering and every day decisions. For all the show notes, go to IMbetween.org/episode66 Learn more about your ad ch...

What if the marriage you’ve always wanted could be the one you already have? In Episode 65, Daniel and Christina interview Karen Ehman (speaker and New York Times bestselling author) about 7 ways to breathe life back into your marriage when your spouse is driving you crazy. For all the show notes, go to IMbetween.org/episode65 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 64, Daniel and Christina discuss why boundaries are important for children and ways for parents to implement boundaries with their kids. For all the show notes, go to IMbetween.org/episode64 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

By the time this episode drops, Mother’s Day will almost be here. As a celebration and recognition of all moms, we want to dedicate this episode to you. In Episode 63, Daniel and Christina interview Vicki Courtney about what every Mama needs to know and what every Mama needs to stop doing, start doing, and continue doing. Get ready to be encouraged. Mama, you are amazing! For all the show notes, g...

In Episode 62, Daniel and Christina start the discussion about what it means for Millennial Moms and Dads to parent in this digital age. Spoiler alert – we are not asking you to throw away your phones, iPads, or TVs. Instead, we are going to explore what it looks like to take an active approach with technology in our homes and what it looks like for technology to have its proper place in our lives...

What happens when you start to wonder if you really married the right person? What happens when you feel like you no longer love your spouse? In Episode 61, Daniel and Christina interview Dave and Ann Wilson about these very questions. On their 10th anniversary celebration, Dave and Ann were in very different places in their marriage. Dave thought their relationship couldn't get any better. Ann wa...

Episode 60 is a continuation of Episode 59 where we discuss the steps to establishing boundaries with our in-laws. We also share how the Enneagram has been a crucial and revolutionary tool in helping us continue to learn how to love our in-laws.  For the full show notes, go to IMbetween.org/episode60 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 59 of The IMbetween Podcast, Daniel and Christina Im share ways that will help you learn how to love your in-laws. Instead of building walls, what would it look like if you set healthy boundaries instead? For the full show notes, go to IMbetween.org/episode59 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Research shows us that couples who continue to date each other have better relationships. It makes sense, right? But, when life continues to throw curve balls at you like financial struggles, feeling disconnected, and busy schedules, it is easy to give up on dating your spouse. On Episode 58 of The IMbetween Podcast, Daniel and Christina Im discuss why continuing to date your spouse is VITAL to yo...

Did you know that it NOW costs more than $233 000 to raise ONE child from birth to age 18?! We were floored to hear that six digit number! We all know that diapers take up half of that expense (lol), but what about the other $100 000? In Episode 57 of The IMbetween Podcast, Daniel and Christina Im discuss the five unexpected costs of raising a child and ways to handle these costs.  For the full sh...

In Episode 56 of The IMbetween Podcast, Daniel and Christina Im share their story of how they met and the reason why they started the IMbetween Podcast. For the full show notes, go to IMbetween.org/episode56 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 55 of The IMbetween Podcast, Daniel and Christina Im interview Scarlet Hiltibidal about ALL the things she has been afraid of—tornadoes, firenadoes, cows, kids who never stop screaming, plane crashes, exploding organs—just to name a few. Scarlet grew up in the green room of SNL, was born to a fire-eater and then was adopted by a SWAT cop. Scarlet has been given some of life's strangest...

In Episode 54 of The IMbetween Podcast, Daniel and Christina Im continue their discussion about The 5 Love Languages for Children. They describe the last two love languages – gifts and acts of service – and give you age-specific ideas about how to discover what your child’s love language is. For the full show notes, go to IMbetween.org/episode54 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...

In Episode 53 of The IMbetween Podcast, Daniel and Christina Im discuss what love languages are, why it is important to know your child’s love language, and describe the first three love languages – physical touch, words of affirmation, and quality time. For the full show notes, go to IMbetween.org/episode53 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 52 of The IMbetween Podcast, Daniel and Christina Im interview John and Julie Manning about ways to love your spouse when life is hard. During the birth of her second child, Julie unexpecedly went into cardiac arrest. Within six weeks, tests revealed it was no one-time occurrence. This ultra-capable mom, wife, marathon runner, and pediatric nurse practitioner was in active heart failure...

In Episode 51 of The IMbetween Podcast, Daniel and Christina Im interview Dr. Drew Moser about the perfect gift for every Enneagram type.  In This Episode, You Will Hear About: What is the Enneagram? How can the Enneagram help me learn about myself and my spouse? Where can I find out what my Enneagram number is? The perfect Enneagram gift that will indulge your loved one and/or help them grow Look...

In Episode 50 of The IMbetween Podcast, Daniel and Christina Im discuss why they are minimizing their goal setting for 2019 and — instead — focusing on grace and gratitude. For the full show notes, go to IMbetween.org/episode50 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices