Bryan Hooks , Paul Sargent

Marriage Is Tougher Than Woodpecker Lips

We want to create a community where men can share and learn from each other about marriage. We all know we can be better but how do we do that? Our thought on the matter is this: By sharing our experiences and asking questions we can create discussions to find the answers we need. Listen in while we interview men from around the world. Anywhere from engaged all the way to widowed, we can explore everything marriage has to offer. We can't wait to hear from you!

Author

Bryan Hooks , Paul Sargent

Category

Education

Podcast website

www.marriageistougher.com

Latest episode

May 5, 2026

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Episodes

Can Your Wife Help You Grow? 13.08.2024

What if any responsibility does your wife have to help you grow? If you do your own work outside of your marriage, is it serving your marriage? We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: marriageistougher.com facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher instagram.com/marriageistougher/ Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic ideas Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe...

Keeping The Main Thing, The Main Thing 06.08.2024

How do we keep focus on the things we've identified as our top priorities? We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: marriageistougher.com facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher instagram.com/marriageistougher/ Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic ideas Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!!! This goes a long way to help us get our message out to more...

Before She Asks 31.07.2024

What is that blocks you from doing the things you know your wife appreciates and arguably needs from you before she asks? We apologize that the episode got cut short however we felt there was enough there to publish it anyway. We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: marriageistougher.com facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher instagram.com/marriageistougher/ Let us know if you would like to be a gue...

Unidentified Anxiety 23.07.2024

This week we talk about what has been happening to me for years. I didn't know there was a term for it and I definitely didn't know that I was experiencing anxiety. We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: marriageistougher.com facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher instagram.com/marriageistougher/ Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic ideas Don't forge...

She Makes It Look Easy 17.07.2024

This week on the pod we talk about the things our wives make look easy. The things which if they came easier to us life would probably be so much easier. We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: marriageistougher.com facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher instagram.com/marriageistougher/ Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic ideas Don't forget to rate, review and...

Saying I'm Sorry 09.07.2024

Is asking for an apology a shame system? Take a moment and think about what you are truly seeking when you feel you deserve one. We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: marriageistougher.com facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher instagram.com/marriageistougher/ Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic ideas Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!!! This goes a...

Put Yourself First 02.07.2024

Do you know how to put yourself first? Can you truly take care of your family if you're not in a healthy space? We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: marriageistougher.com facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher instagram.com/marriageistougher/ Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic ideas Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!!! This goes a long way to...

Just Do It 25.06.2024

Well here we are again. Another tough spot, knowing we need to just have the conversation, but something is holding us back. You may gain a new perspective in this episode. We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: marriageistougher.com facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher instagram.com/marriageistougher/ Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic ideas Don't forget...

Pt. 3 Growth Through Faith w/ Mr. Wilton Jackson 18.06.2024

This was quite a ride and our sincere hope is that you got as much value as we did from this interview. We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: marriageistougher.com facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher instagram.com/marriageistougher/ Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic ideas Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!!! This goes a long way to help us get...

Pt. 2 Growth Through Faith w/ Mr. Wilton Jackson 11.06.2024

This is part 2 where we get the answer to the cliff hanger question from part 1. Sorry, not sorry. Here is some more great information and story telling. Make sure you also come back for the final episode in the series next week. We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: marriageistougher.com facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher instagram.com/marriageistougher/ Let us know if you would like to be a...

Growth Through Faith w/ Mr. Wilton Jackson Pt.1 04.06.2024

Please help us welcome to the podcast Mr. Wilton Jackson. You will hear him share his story in faith and marriage of over 40 years. You do not want to miss this. Also, make sure you come back for part 2. We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: marriageistougher.com facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher instagram.com/marriageistougher/ Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share...

Two Things Everyone Is Looking For 28.05.2024

Safety & Security What do those two words mean to you? What do those two words mean to you in your relationship? We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: marriageistougher.com facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher instagram.com/marriageistougher/ Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic ideas Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!!! This goes a long way to...

Talking About Marriage Publicly 21.05.2024

Speaking about marriage in public can often feel taboo. Especially when the subject matter gets a little more serious. Our perspectives have changed a little considering what we do with this pod and how people seem to open up to us seemingly out of nowhere. Have a listen as we share our experience. We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: marriageistougher.com facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher i...

All Or Nothing 07.05.2024

What does "all or nothing" mean to you? Did you think of the last time you committed to a team and the things you may have had to give up to be great? Now, what does all or nothing mean to God? We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: marriageistougher.com facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher instagram.com/marriageistougher/ Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share...

Who's Your Team? Pt. 2 30.04.2024

Part 2 offers  a little more detail to calling in the team. Things like, handing over the reigns and having conversations before you have to make the call. We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: marriageistougher.com facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher instagram.com/marriageistougher/ Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic ideas Don't forget to rate, review a...

Who's Your Team? 23.04.2024

Who do you call in the middle of the night when disaster strikes? Who will your wife call when you can't be there or are incapacitated? We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: marriageistougher.com facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher instagram.com/marriageistougher/ Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic ideas Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!!!...

Blockbuster, Netflix, Your Marriage! 16.04.2024

This week we talk about the importance of keeping up with market demands. Really, changing desires and needs within your marriage. We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: marriageistougher.com facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher instagram.com/marriageistougher/ Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic ideas Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!!! This goes...

Just Get To The Truck/ What's Your Catalyst To Action? 09.04.2024

When you need to do something difficult, what takes you past the thoughts which turn you away from facing hard things? This week we talk about preparation making it easier to embrace the suck. We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: marriageistougher.com facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher instagram.com/marriageistougher/ Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic idea...

Intentionality Around Creating Your Best Marriage 02.04.2024

Today on the pod you'll hear us talk about building your best marriage. This conversation was spurred from the loss of someone close to Paul. We felt it appropriate to pay homage to a man who gave so much to his community. We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: marriageistougher.com facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher instagram.com/marriageistougher/ Let us know if you would like to be a gu...

Understanding Potential vs God's Expectation 26.03.2024

This week we're giving you something a little different. Enjoy this peek into a conversation we had after recording. We didn't hit stop and everyone gets to benefit. We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: marriageistougher.com facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher instagram.com/marriageistougher/ Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic ideas Don't forg...

Are You Truly In Service Of Your Wife? 20.03.2024

This week we walk through what it means to truly have a service mindset in your marriage. We talk about how this can be a struggle, how to overcome it and expressing your need for acknowledgement. It's not altogether bad to want acknowledgement but you should not be seeking it through your acts of service. We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: marriageistougher.com facebook.com/Marria...

I Am / I Want To Be 12.03.2024

What kind of husband do you want to be? Why not declare it and become it? We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: marriageistougher.com facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher instagram.com/marriageistougher/ Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic ideas Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!!! This goes a long way to help us get our message out to more men re...

Not Feeling Appreciated...What We Give Back 05.03.2024

What kind of energy are you putting into your marriage when you don't feel appreciated? Have you even realized what's happening? How do you have that conversation? We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: marriageistougher.com facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher instagram.com/marriageistougher/ Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic ideas Don't forget...

I Now Expect More 27.02.2024

This week we talk about when we make improvements "know better", more is now expected "do better". If ykyk... We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: marriageistougher.com facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher instagram.com/marriageistougher/ Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic ideas Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!!! This goes...

Your Goals Are My Goals 20.02.2024

Being aligned with your spouse is a great feeling. Being aligned on your goals as well is arguably an even better feeling. This week we talk about being aligned, setting goals and how we can have different goals within our aligned marriages. We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: marriageistougher.com facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher instagram.com/marriageistougher/ Let us know if you would l...

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