Marriage Forever

In this podcast episode, Joey and Sonja tackle a hot topic that sparks deep conversation. They explore whether men truly desire to lead and whether women are ready to be led. Who should take the initiative in a relationship? Are men hesitant or indifferent about leading women? Are women unwilling to be submissive? How does passivity affect the dynamic of a relationship? Can a strong, independent w...

In this episode, Joey and Sonja dive into some surprising but super common dating and relationship challenges that most people don’t even realize they’re facing. If you’re on the hunt for a spouse, there are a few must-know things you should be paying attention to. The dating game has totally changed, so before you jump in, make sure to check out this episode!

Life has a way of throwing things in your way that can possibly throw you off track. How do you handle the challenging times that life sometimes brings. How does a marriage withstand rocky seasons? How do you navigate the nuances of health issues in the face of real life responsibilities? What role does faith play? In this episode Joey and Sonja discuss what is possibly the biggest challenge that...

It's been said that we are who we attract. Whether that's true or not, we don't know, but what we do know is who we attract and allow into our lives can either push us forward or pull us backwards. With that being the case, it's important to know how to attract "pushers" and not "pullers".    In this episode Joey and Sonja talk about how to attract the people that we want in your lives and how to...

Leading any organization, church, business or even family can be a daunting task. Joey and Sonja have had the privledge of leading a fast growing and successful ministry and business for 6 years.   In this episode, Joey & Sonja give some powerful and practical lessons that they have learned about leading people and growing an organization. If you're you an entrepreneur, business owner,  influencer...

One of the most significant choices a person can make is determining who they will choose to listen to. This is important because our lives will look like the voices that we value the most.  In this episode Joey and Sonja give us the secret to progress in life and in relationships. Coaches carefully and constructively criticize us while cheerleaders congratulate and celebrate us. Both are importan...

There are certain conversations that many people dread: the ones in which we have to deliver bad news, discuss a sensitive subject, or talk about a relational dynamic gone wrong. The mere thought of having these difficult conversations fills some people with anxiety while for others its seen as an effective time for clarity and growth. We get it, Sometimes difficult conversations are tough to have...

There are two approaches that we can bring to our marriage and relationships. We can either let it "flow" or we can "force fit". One can lead to progress and the other to problems. This dynamic leaves many people wrestling with questions like. Are we equally yoked? Am I wasting my time? How much "work" is too much in a dating relationship? If I'm married, am I trying to force my spouse  to be some...

"Refuse to lower your standards to accommodate those who refuse to raise theirs." - Joey and Sonja Foster    In this episode Joey and Sonja talk talk about the importance of standing on your standards. The right person will raise theirs the wrong person will run. Either way, resist the temptation to compromise your convictions for their company. Stand on your standards! This is a loaded podcast, l...

There are many benefits to marriage. Life partnership, raising a family and one of the greatest feelings of love and selflessness. However with all of these and other benefits, marriage is not the cure for the individual ills that we all have and internalize. Too often we see marriage as the standard for satisfaction, but is that really the case? In this episode, Joey and Sonja talk about managing...

Episode 10 "Singleness is not a disease and marriage is not a Cure." - Joey & Sonja Foster  The single life doesn't have to be a sad life. In this first episode of season 2 Joey and Sonja talk about the nuances of navigating the single life. As written in their book Relationship Goals "How to pursue the relationship you really want", the Foster's deal with the reality of the the 3 types of singles...

The course and quality of our relationships will be dependent on the decisions we make while we are in them. The question now is who gets to make the decisions in the relationship? Who's in charge? Who wears the pants? Who's the boss? In this episode the Fosters talk through theirs and others decision making journey. Whether you're in a relationship or not this is a conversation you want to lean i...

Success in life is largely dependent on our ability to handle what we don't see coming. In this episode, Joey and Sonja talk through the reality of making adjustments in life, love and relationships. Regardless of is you're married, dating, single or its complicated, this episode is for you. Can you make the adjustments that help you see advancement?   Follow Joey and Sonja on Facebook and Instagr...

After a bit of a break, the Fosters are back and in rare form. In this episode Joey and Sonja catch us up with all of the many "swift transitions" that have taken place. The consequence of COVID-19 has produced many challenges and changes. This is an all access pass into "Fostering life".     Follow Joey and Sonja on Facebook and instagram: @JoeyandSonjaFoster @JoeyRFoster @SonjaDFoster

In todays episode Joey and Sonja cover the complexities of opposite sex friendships especially in seriously dating and marital relationships. There's a thin line between a platonic friends and a potential pitfall. How do we maneuver and manage our friends and our dating life? How do we respect the sacredness of marriage while still maintaining our outside opposite sex friendships? How healthy is i...

"If you don't know what you're looking for you will never know when you find it." In today's episode, Joey and Sonja discuss the hot topic of finding the "one". There's much discussion and even debate on what men and women should look for in a potential mate. This episode gives clear insight and advice for everyone regardless or where you are on the relational spectrum. Finding "the one" can be a...

In todays episode, the Fosters tell the hilarious story of their very first Valentines Day together. This episode is one full of laughter and learning. Joey and Sonja discuss the tension that exists in marriages now-a-days in light of this social media society that we live in. They deal with the issue of monogamy within marriage. Have we moved away from the idea of monogamous relationships? Can a...

In this episode listen in and learn about who Joey and Sonja are, where they are from and what are some critical components to cultivating a relationship. If you're dating, you have got to hear the principles packed inside of this story. If you're married, there are some key conversations that this episode will encourage. If it's complicated, trust me, it was extremely complicated for us as well....

Fostering Life is a fun conversational podcast where Joey and Sonja discuss love, life, entreprenuership and everything in between. The "Fostering Life Q and A" segment allows you to send in questions to info@joeyandsonjafoster.com and get real advice and insight from a real life and biblical perspective. All questions will answered anonymously. Regardless of where you are on the relational spectr...