Marriage Matters with Ken and Shar

It's no secret, money is a huge issue in any marriage, and it's not always easy getting on the same page. In this episode Ken and Shar share "Five Truth Bombs" about money for couples preparing for marriage.

In this episode Ken and Shar explore the commonly asked question, "What expectations am I to have of my spouse, or of marriage in general"? How to keep failed expectation from wrecking havoc in your relationship, it's not always easy, but you can do it!

Communicating love for someone, it's not as easy as it sounds, right? In this episode Ken and Shar discuss the many ways we can communicate love to our spouse so that they truly get it. Honestly, can there be anything more tragic than going our whole life, and at the end, our partner still not being convinced that they are deeply loved by their spouse?

The bible tells us that when it comes to people, "As he thinks in his heart, so is he" (Pr. 23:7). That means that if I think wrongly about what marriage is and how it is designed to operate, then I'll operate wrongly as a married person! A right theology for marriage is crucial, so join Ken and Shar as they explore what a right theology for marriage includes.

There is nothing more important on the way to a great marriage than understanding and keeping the vow we make on our wedding day! In this episode Ken and Shar challenge couples "before" their wedding to get this part right.

One of the most common questions Ken and Shar are asked by young people is this; "What am I looking for in a marriage partner"? Great question! In this episode Ken and Shar explore the most crucial attributes you should be looking for, and that you yourself should be bringing to the plate!

A must listen for any couple heading for marriage, this episode is a fascinating interview with Shar and Ken's longtime friends, the Thompsons. With them, love was truly more than an infatuating sentiment or wild affection. With them, love was, and still remains, a decision!

Welcome to this brand new series, designed primarily for the engaged couple, or the couple nearing engagement. Join Ken and Shar as they explore topics like "What is falling in love exactly? What attributes am I looking for in a marriage partner? Are we equally yoked? How do we protect our new marriage? And much, much more.

In this episode Ken and Shar wrap up our journey through the "love chapter" of the bible by diving into the final three little words, "Love Never Fails".

The bible tells us that the Christian has been "born again to a living hope". "Hope" is important in any marriage, for there is nothing more painful than hopelessness between a husband and wife. Join Ken and Shar as they discuss what it is that a healthy couple is hoping for.

In this episode Ken and Shar answer the question, "What does true love believe"? Believing the wrong things about marriage, or about your spouse can be a very real "marriage killer"!

In this episode Ken and Shar remind every married couple that true love "Bears All Things". The BIG IDEA is that when husbands and wives offer each other their solemn vow, their pledge, their promise, when they say "To love, honor and cherish...", this is the love they are promising; a love that bears all things. What a challenge!

Ken and Shar explore one of the most important attributes of true love between a husband and wife; "Love does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth." This attribute challenges a couples real devotion to the things of God. Together, we can inspire each other to be better and do better!

Another amazing attribute of true love; it doesn't keep a score card and never takes revenge. Ken and Shar, by sharing some of their own experiences, take a dive into this special attribute of love.

"Love is not "provoked". Wow, now there's a challenge for us all! In this episode Ken and Shar dive into this wonderful attribute of true love. If you find that you have a short fuse or a hair trigger, this tool is for you!

In this episode Ken and Shar continue to drill down into the manifestations of "pride" in a marriage. How can I tell if I'm struggling with "pride"? There are five clear indicators. Listen in and see if any of these indicators show up in your marriage, then get to the solution to the "pride" problem.

In this episode Ken and Shar take a dive into one of marriage's most dangerous threats and most common enemies; "pride".

Thank you so much for being part of the "Marriage Matters" family! This is a quick but important announcement. From this date forward, we're moving our new episode drops from Monday mornings to Wednesday mornings. Same great content, same encouragement, just a different morning to pick up our new episodes. See you Wednesday!

In this 4th episode Ken and Shar encourage every married couple to do a bit of a "heart exam", looking for a presence of any one of the great marriage killlers, pride, slefishness, and particularly in this episode... "envy".  

Come join Ken and Shar as they celebrate their 47 year anniversary.  "Remembering" the great things that God has done is a big part of how we stay focused on all what's truly important to Him. and your marriage is important to Him, so let every one of your wedding annniversaries be a day of "Remembrance'.

You wouldn't think that the bible would need to remind us to be kind, right?  But it does!  This episode explores the need for simple kindness between husband and wife and dives into the intimate connection between love and kindness.

"Love suffers long"!  Come along this jouorney with Ken and Shar as they unfold what exactly it looks like to be "longsuffering" in your love.

What marriage ministry would be complete without taking a good, long look at 1 Cor. 13, commonly called "The Love Chapeter"?  Join Ken and Shar as they dive into each attribute of love and apply it to the practical world of your marriage.  This episode, Part 1,  covers vs. 1-3.

Most marriages encounter some degree of stress, or even conflict, over money at some point in time.  In this last episode of the series, Ken and Shar continue giving couples the tools they need to manage their money, together, in a unified, joyful and fruitful way.

In this episode Ken and Shar continue offering tools and insights to help couples navigate the crazy world of their personal finances.