Marriage on a Tightrope

In this episode of Marriage on a Tightrope , Allan and Kattie dive deep into the complexities of mixed faith marriages. From their personal journey to actionable strategies, they offer support and insight for couples navigating differing beliefs within their relationships. 💡 What We Cover in This Episode 1. Mixed Faith Marriage Challenges Faith Transition : Allan shares his transition from the Ch...

Marriage on a Tightrope is excited to announce a new parenting workshop with Uplift Kids.  One of the more difficult aspects of a mixed faith marriage is figuring out what and how to teach your children.  In this episode, we welcome Jon Ogden and Michelle Larson from Uplift Kids to talk through some of these challenges, and we outline the exciting details of our new 3 week parenting work...

In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Tyson and Kylie Woollard, a couple who has navigated the complexities of a mixed faith marriage. They share their personal journey, the challenges they've faced, and the strategies that have helped them strengthen their bond despite their differences. Whether you're in a similar situation or simply curious about mixed faith dynamics, this conversation...

Join us on this week's episode with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife in discussing the topic of  "Sexuality and Self: Creating Strength in Ourselves and Our Intimate Relationships". We sit down to talk about this subject as it pertains to the upcoming Safely Gathered Women's Retreat 2024.    We talk about why women lack a sense of self and how we can develop in our own sexual wants and d...

We are so excited to have Life Coach Alyssa McBride on the show today!     In this episode we talk about navigating your personal identity in a Mixed Faith Marriage. We also touch on building self confidence, setting boundaries, and how to manage stress and anxiety. We finish the episode with a discussion about embracing change.    If you would like more information about...

Welcome to this week's episode of Marriage on a Tightrope. We know you will enjoy this episode with Jennie and Travis Stevens.  They tell their mixed faith story and share great wisdom on how they have made their mixed faith marriage work. Trigger warning: The topic of family sexual abuse and a brief mention of suicide is discussed in this episode   We have so many exciting way...

Welcome to this week's episode of Marriage on a Tightrope. We have an important and heartfelt episode lined up for you today. Our main focus is on church camps and how to approach discussing them with your children. Alongside this discussion, we'll also be opening up about some personal news: recently, we received the difficult news that my father has little time left to live. We'll share how this...

After a 7 month hiatus, Kattie and Allan are back. Why were they gone in the first place? YOU'LL HAVE TO LISTEN AND FIND OUT. In this episode, Kattie and Allan discuss the reasons why they disappeared for 7 months and a few challenging situations that have occurred over the past few weeks that have reminded them that they are indeed still in a Mixed Faith Marriage.

Friend of the podcast and all around great person, David Ostler, joins this episode of Marriage on a Tightrope to discuss his new book Healing our Divide. David talks about the polarization in our communities, why it's important to learn the tools to overcome our difference, and how to access the tools we need to get there. Help the mixed faith community by becoming a recurring donor at tightropem...

Kattie and Allan talk about what they each want their funerals to look like. This can be a taboo topic that many couples avoid, but the stress for the believing partner to put together a funeral for a non-believing partner can be lessened by having a direct conversation on the topic. Kattie and Allan each answer 8 questions: 1. What location should the funeral be held? 2. Cremated, Buried, Donate...

After having a 17 couples come over for a Barbie movie date night, Allan and Kattie spent some time thinking about the importance of dating in a mixed faith marriage. In this episode, Kattie and Allan discuss the benefits of dating in a mixed faith marriage, and give some tips to make it more meaningful. Don't miss out on the 10th session of "Workshop on a Tightrope"! This 6 week online course has...

We are are excited to finally launch a new era for Marriage on a Tightrope. This audio episode was also video recorded and launched on our new Youtube channel. Follow us over on Youtube "Marriage on a Tightrope", and subscribe to the channel. Turn on alerts, because we will be streaming episodes LIVE soon! Join us for our 10th session of Workshop on a Tightrope. This 6 week online course has sold...

Kattie and Allan join with Natasha Helfer Parker to provide a free mini class on Mixed Faith Marriage. This also served as a final preview of our online 6 week mixed faith marriage course, Workshop on a Tightrope. This was streamed live and contains questions and comments from live listeners. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel!   Support the mixed faith community and Marriage on a Tightrope by...

Sometimes our episodes are more of an update about where we are at, as opposed to an episode with laid out advice. This is one of those episodes. Kattie discusses her anxiety going into conference and her decision to face Conference head on, instead of escaping on yet another Disney trip….not that that’s an option right now! Subscribe to our Youtube Channel!   Support the mixed faith communit...

Around the world, many missionaries are returning home early. Some of those missionaries are returning to families where one parent has transitioned away from the church while they were away. Now those mixed faith couples have to scramble to figure out how to tell their missionaries. On this episode, Karin and Glen Brown explain how they handled telling their missionary son that their father had l...

All of our best laid plans have come to a screeching halt. Coronavirus, earthquakes, mixed faith marriage…How can we slow down and come out stronger in the face of adversity? Allan and Kattie discuss some thoughts about their situation being at home as a family for extended periods of time. Anthony Miller, also joins for a portion of the show to discuss one way of finding optimism without needing...

Sarah and EJ Morin join Marriage on a Tightrope to tell their story. The Morin’s are unique on the podcast, in that they found themselves in a mixed faith marriage just 2 months after getting married. That was 3 short years ago. Don’t miss out on our 6-week online Workshop on a Tightrope. More info and sign up here   Subscribe to our Youtube Channel!   Support the mixed faith community a...

Nearly a year in the making, Kattie and Allan are excited to announce their partnership with Natasha Helfer Parker to bring you a 6 week online workshop to help fortify your Mixed Faith Marriage To sign up to go the Eventbrite event page, or search for “Workshop on a Tightrope” on Eventbrite (Make sure to change your search to an Online Event instead of a geographical location) Here are the detail...

Hayden received the Priesthood just 3 days before this episode was recorded. How did that experience go? Kattie and Allan discuss their experience, including missteps that they made. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel!   Support the mixed faith community and Marriage on a Tightrope by making a recurring donation at tightropemarriage.org

Noah Rasheta joins the podcast to tell his story, and talk about Secular Buddhism. See more of Noah and Secular Buddhism at secularbuddhism.com   Subscribe to our Youtube Channel!   Support the mixed faith community and Marriage on a Tightrope by making a recurring donation at tightropemarriage.org

Kattie and Allan give an update on the situation with their son’s priesthood ordination. We also hear how their first “Home Church” went down. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel!   Support the mixed faith community and Marriage on a Tightrope by making a recurring donation at tightropemarriage.org

Anthony Magnabosco drops into Marriage on a Tightrope to discuss Street Epistemology. Street Epistemology is a conversational tool that helps people reflect on the reliability of the methods used to arrive at their deeply-held beliefs. Anthony has interviewed over 1000 individuals using Street Epistemology. We were lucky to have him on the show! Anthony Magnabosco’s Top 10 Talks   Using Stree...

A spontaneous episode. Sometimes you need to stop what you’re doing and say something nice to your spouse. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel!   Support the mixed faith community and Marriage on a Tightrope by making a recurring donation at tightropemarriage.org

With their 11 year old turning 12, Kattie and Allan talk about how they have navigated the issue of their son Hayden receiving the Priesthood. Included is a brief talk between father and son. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel!   Support the mixed faith community and Marriage on a Tightrope by making a recurring donation at tightropemarriage.org

Kattie and Allan provide an update on their December after a months break from recording the podcast. They also talk about themes/words of inspiration for the new year. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel!   Support the mixed faith community and Marriage on a Tightrope by making a recurring donation at tightropemarriage.org