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!
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Bryan Hooks , Paul Sargent
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Latest episode
May 5, 2026
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Episodes
Healthy Marriages Aren't Cool? 15.08.2023 22:23
This week we respond to a negative comment. Does the comment deserve the acknowledgment? In short no, but we got a laugh out of 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 goe...
All In Your Feelings 08.08.2023 33:35
This week on the pod we are talking about being on the other side of learning to communicate about our feelings. 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 hel...
Communication Champion 01.08.2023 30:10
Is there a communication champion in your marriage? Is it you? Should it be? 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...
Conversational Learning 25.07.2023 24:42
Are you using your relationships and conversations to learn and better yourself? 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...
Personal Vs. Relational Growth 19.07.2023 31:57
If you've been working on your personal development solely, it may not serve 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 a long way to help us get our mes...
But What If Its Amazing 11.07.2023 26:48
This is one of those times where we must say make sure you listen to the entire episode. There is a simple idea shared by Paul. "But what if it's amazing"? What if you've been convincing yourself out of the amazing? 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...
Who Decides Where To Grow? 04.07.2023 30:27
Who wears the pants in your marriage? That's a little aggressive, what I mean to ask is can you accept when you wife tells you changes are needed? In this episode we talk about when growth is needed, how we go about that in our 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...
Compromise Is Best w/ Anthony Saunders 27.06.2023 39:43
Recorded in New Orleans, Louisiana we sit down with our longtime friend Anthony Saunders. He drops lots of knowledge and if I do say so myself we did an ok job fighting off the background noise. 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 id...
Who Relaxed First? 21.06.2023 21:35
Are you comfortable in your marriage? Are you too comfortable? Or, is the comfort something to celebrate? 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 ge...
Create Opportunity For Growth With Other Couples 14.06.2023 27:40
This episode focuses on connecting with other couples to create growth within your marriage. We all know that couple that we admire and would like know how they make it look so easy. Listen to this episode if you're looking to create connections with that couple and make your marriage better. We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: marriageistougher.com facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher in...
Feeling Stressed? 07.06.2023 25:00
Are you feeling stressed? Considering where your stress is coming from? Wondering if your wife can help relieve the stress? This week's episode is for you. 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, rev...
Making The Changes Stick 01.06.2023 23:03
This week on the pod Bryan tells a story from a marriage therapy experience. What you'll find in this episode is a little bit accountability, a little bit discovering slathered in reflection. It's a good listen, and we hope it helps! We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: marriageistougher.com facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher instagram.com/marriageistougher/ Let us know if you would...
Chat GPT Created Our Date Night 23.05.2023 30:01
This week we talk about using Chat GPT to create a date night or find ideas for dining and activities while traveling. 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...
Letting Go 16.05.2023 25:30
This week we talk about letting go of the things that cannot be. Not your marriage of course but the things that may be holding you back from a flourishing 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...
Layers Of Trust 09.05.2023 24:29
This week we dive into a topic idea which was derived from a tangent during a previous episode. Layers of trust can exist within your marriage, friendships, work relationships and beyond. Have a listen while we talk our way through the topic. We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: marriageistougher.com facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher instagram.com/marriageistougher/ Let us know if you would...
Do Husbands Need Security? 02.05.2023 23:45
Hey everybody, we are back as promised with some new episodes. This week we are talking about whether or not husbands need security in a marriage. We hash out what that looks like and talk about what differences may exist between the type of security men and women seek. We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: marriageistougher.com facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher instagram.com/marriageistoughe...
Intellectualizing Your Feelings 2022 Throwback 18.04.2023 26:26
We're still on break but we promise there will be some fresh content next week. Until then please have a listen to this episode from 2022. 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...
Confronting Yourself 2022 Throwback 11.04.2023 27:07
This one is a throwback to March 2022. While we take a short break please enjoy this past episode. Thanks, Bryan and Paul
Kings Or Clowns 04.04.2023 24:55
How do you want to be remembered? How do you behave? What will your legacy be? These are the questions to be explored 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 to rate, review and subscribe!!! This...
Clarity Is Not Connection 28.03.2023 28:24
This week we talk about the difference between clarity and connection. We often use what we know to get by. I mean, who could blame you. There are many times we need to learn new skills. Have a listen to learn a great lesson. We borrow a clip from "The Basement with Tim Ross" We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: marriageistougher.com facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher instagram.com/...
2 Year Reflection 21.03.2023 33:43
This week we reflect on how it has been two years since our first episode. We talk about what the podcast meant to and done for our marriages. We are so incredibly thankful for all who have listened and hope you gotten some of the same benefits as we have. We hope you enjoy! Please reach out to us at: marriageistougher.com facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher instagram.com/marriageistougher/ Let us know...
There's No Magic Pill 14.03.2023 26:56
This week we talk about getting to a solution when we have issues in our 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 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 m...
Who Supports Your Marriage? 07.03.2023 29:05
This week we talk about having people who can support your marriage. That can be a best man, a friend, a pastor or whomever you choose to give access to. 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...
Does She Think I'm Weak? 28.02.2023 22:21
This week we have a discussion about how many men think it is a sign of weakness to ask for help. 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 me...
What Does It Mean To Be Married? 21.02.2023 29:58
This week we discuss what it means to us to be married. It's really that simple! Also, this is episode 100 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...
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