Marriage Matters & More

Looking at current events and the current state of Israel can make you wonder if God's promises to this special people will ever come to pass. In this study of Romans 10 and 11 we find that God has always had a plan A and there is no plan B. This thought also applies to the dreams and promises the God has given you. What He started, He will finish.

To the Jews, Jesus was a stumbling block. Why? Well, He didn't appear like they thought He would. He didn't fulfill all the prophecies they expected Him to...yet. What things become stumbling blocks for us? What are you trippin' over?

Crucifying the flesh is a prominent theme in the new testament. The exchange of self for the life Jesus has for us is of great benefit to every believer and can be especially beneficial when applied to our marriage. In this episode we explore the ins and outs of selfishness in a marriage and how to overcome it.

Studies show that the number one reason people get married is love, but what do they really mean when they say that? More importantly, where does love come from? In this episode we will answer those questions and give insight on what love really looks like based on God's word.

We are back after several months of transition! In this episode we share about our recent life changes and discuss how following our feelings can get us in such disarray.

There was a survey that showed 87% of couples listed communication, or lack thereof,  as the reason for divorce. That is a disturbing fact, but it is also very revealing. In this episode we glean from one of the most well known experts on marriage relationships in hopes that we all can become better communicators by becoming better listeners. 

The parable of the unmerciful servant is often overlooked, but it contains a very important truth and it applies to marriage.  In this episode we break down Jesus' teaching and look at the principal of continual forgiveness.  

Not a lot of flash to this title. That's because it's one of the most serious subjects we can talk about regarding marriage. While forgiveness is a choice, it's not optional. In this episode we discuss Jesus' command to forgive and why it is vital to your marriage relationship.

Have you ever made a big deal out of something small? What about in your marriage? Do you have issues that aren't really issues? Or is there a real issue that you are totally ignoring? In this episode we examine the importance of dealing with some things and learning to just get over others.

When God brought His people out of Egypt and into the land He had promised to give them, all He required from them was obedience. One of the commands He gave them was to not intermarry with the people of the land. Over and over the Israelites found themselves defeated and pressed because they had chose to disobey this command. But there was a time when they repented for their disobedience, however...

Our lives today are busier than ever, and often that plays right into the enemies hands. Not only do our cluttered schedules steal time from our spouses, they absorb time that we could be spending with the Lord, an effort that pays much greater dividends. This episode explores the need to "Be Still" and invest time in knowing God and your spouse.

When couples find themselves in rough patches in their marriage, it's often because they have become disconnected from the source of the power needed to have a fantastic God focused relationship. In this episode we focus in on how to stay connected to avoid power outages in your marriage 

Conflict is inevitable in any relationship. In your marriage you may have conflict over parenting, money, in-laws and everything in between, In this episode we discuss the importance of setting boundaries that will allow us to properly handle these types of conflicts.

Understanding, celebrating and working through our differences can be very difficult. When we learn how and why our spouses differ from us, we are one step closer to the marriage we've always wanted. If you aren't there yet, it's ok, neither are we.

Rome wasn't built in a day and neither are successful marriages. Don't fret, anything worth having is worth working and waiting for. In this episode we will discuss the need to embrace the process and press through to see the progress you desire in your marriage relationship.

The scriptures are very clear about the fact that our prayers can be hindered, but did you know that your relationship with your spouse could be one of those hinderances? In this episode we discuss several things that hinder our prayers and take a specific look at how that relates to marriage.

See areas that need improvement in your spouse? In this episode we give you the insight you need to begin the process of change. But be ready, the principles presented in this episode may take you a whole different direction than what you expect.

In our 3rd Keeping It Real episode we open up about our struggles at the grocery store. It may sound ridiculous, but some of the truths we've uncovered while learning how to work through our differences in something as small as grocery shopping may come as a surprise.  

Understanding your identity in Christ changes what you speak about yourself. It also adjusts the purpose of the roles you fill in life. In this episode, Jamie leads women to a place of identifying who they are and how they can draw strength from their identity to fulfill their purpose in life. Ladies, you won't want to miss this episode!

Do you know your true identity? satan is an identity thief and he has done a good job at creating an identity crisis...especially among men. Men, you are kings and a priests! As a priest you must have a passion for purity. In this episode we discuss our function as priests of the most high, and how we should strive for purity knowing this is our identity.  Understanding these things set us up to l...

The title of this episode says it all. There is freedom in forgiveness. The sad thing is that most of us really struggle with forgiving those who have hurt us. What we don't realize is that forgiveness is not a suggestion, it's a command. In this episode we share truth from God's related to forgiveness and investigate Jesus' example regarding how to do it.

If you are discouraged in any area of your marriage or life in general, this episode is for you. Have you bought into the lie that you are a failure, that you'll never make it through the current circumstances, or that your marriage is destined for failure? Then you need to hear this truth! YOU are a winner! Jesus did a complete work on the cross, and through Him you have gained the status of...

Love is often described as an emotion, or feeling, but feelings are fickle. Society would say you fall in and out of love like the stock market has good days and bad. The word of God teaches us that love is steadfast and doesn't waiver because it is a choice rather than a feeling at all. In this episode we look at how God chose to love us and how this example should be the foundation for how...

What does your spouse do that really aggravates you? Should it? Is it something you should just get over, or should your spouse stop doing it? In this episode we dive head first into some of our own pet peeves and give you practical tools to analyze what things you should or shouldn't change for your spouse. We also discuss when it's ok to be bothered by something and when it's time...

Overcoming adversity in your life and marriage is tough, but it's even more difficult when you allow discouragement to take your focus off of your ultimate source of strength. In this episode we discuss tactics to stay focused and defend against discouragement.