Marriage Talk Podcast

Terry and Sandy Lodico discuss a frequent source of conflict in marriage - financial management. The issue of money can have a powerful imact on your marriage, and not always in a positive way. Many couples harbor secretive behavior when it comes to finances...a recipe for trouble down the road. Don't let money dominate your marriage...listen, learn and please share the link with others!

Welcome to the Marriage Talk Podcast, Ep. 116 - Back To School Season aka Empty Nest Time . As we head into the fall and kids of all ages are heading off to school, many couples are facing the prospect of a new season in life - empty (or changing) nests. That shift away from the "normal" schedule to one where spouses may now have silence, slowed schedules, and the realization that "it's just us" c...

  Welcome to the Marriage Talk Podcast, Ep. 115 - Sexcuses: Not Tonight, I Have (Another) Headache . Is there more to the story than a headache or fatigue when one spouse frequently has a reason for avoiding physical intimacy? This momentary frustration could be a door opener to important communication and sharing...or, it could be tied to something more. We'll look at the issue from multiple angl...

Welcome to the Marriage Talk Podcast and a conversation with special guest, Sharon Jaynes - best -selling author. Her new book, Lovestruck: Discovering God's Design for Romance, Marriage, and Sexual Intimacy from the Song of Solomon is inspiring couples around the world to explore God's sacred gift of sexual intimacy without guilt or regret by exploring the beautiful picture given in the Song of S...

  This episode of the Marriage Talk Podcast was inspired by a very encouraging call from a listener who wanted to share the encouraging progress he and his wife have been making over the last year since they began listening to the podcast. As a result of that call, Terry and Sandy Lodico talk about the importance of recognizing progress, celebrating successes, and not being the "yes, but" person w...

  On this episode of the Marriage Talk Podcast, Terry and Sandy Lodico walk through the steps to recover and heal when you've delivered or received very hurtful words to/from your spouse. You know that moment when painful words escape your lips and you know they're going to leave a mark? Those "I know I shouldn't have said that but I was just so mad!" moments? Leaving that pain unaddressed can lea...

On this episode of the Marriage Talk Podcast, Terry and Sandy Lodico discuss the often difficult challenge of marriage for those in ministry. Pastors, missionaries, and those working in churches are often burdened with unrealistic expectations and MUST develop boundaries to protect the health of their marriage. Coming from the background of being a Pastor and wife, Terry and Sandy share some very...

On this episode of the Marriage Talk Podcast, Terry and Sandy Lodico discuss the pressures and stresses of being in a military marriage. When duty calls, families often suffer...but serving the country doesn't have to be at the expense of your marriage. This emotional episode contains some very pertinent advice for our men and women stationed around the world, so please listen and SHARE the link!...

Episode 109 focuses on the concept of submission, sacrifice, and unconditional love between husband and wife. The inspiration for this conversation comes from an article titled, "How Jesus Trains Husbands." For over 20 years, Terry and Sandy Lodico have shared a counseling/therapy practice in Midland, MI. For more information about them, please visit Covenant Counseling.net

Episode 108 focuses on the importance of controlling your desires and cravings. In a culture filled with false promises of fulfillment from products and illicit affairs, there are some very important steps you can take to protect your marriage from harmful cravings of all types.

Episode 107 was inspired by a listener who wrote to tell us of the effort being made in his marriage to block out the "me first" messages our culture sends, and instead focus on the things that matter. If your relationship is struggling because of the constant desire to be popular and keep up with the constantly changing trends and beliefs of our society, this conversation is especially for you!

Episode 106 is for parents who are struggling to balance time for all the kids' activities with the need for time dedicated to a healthy marriage. If you and your spouse have become little more than glorified taxi drivers and sports spectators, sacrificing family and faith time, this episode will help you regain control of the important things in life - a healthy marriage and family.

Episode 105 addresses a vital question for those who have endured the pain of multiple affairs and broken trust by their spouse - "Is my marriage beyond repair?" Terry and Sandy Lodico address this very difficult topic on behalf of those who have experienced multiple affairs and wonder if the marriage has a chance of surviving. Please listen, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE the link to the Marriage Talk Podc...

Thanks for listening to Episode 104 of Marriage Talk. Today, Terry and Sandy Lodico join Bill Hobson to provide insight for couples with adult children. There can be a lot of stress on your marriage if your grown kids are a source of conflict, demanding attention. What are the best ways to deal with the pressures of parenting older children while also navigating your relationship? That's the topic...

Thanks for listening to Episode 103 of Marriage Talk. Today, Terry and Sandy Lodico join Bill Hobson for an important discussion about the difference between KNOWING you need to make changes and actually MAKING those changes. Why do so many people struggle to take the steps that they know would be positive for both their marriage and the other aspects of life? We'll examine the most common excuses...

Welcome to Marriage Talk Episode 102! This week, Terry and Sandy Lodico address the difficulties a listener is having as she and her husband struggle to recover from an affair. The "two steps forward and three steps back" pattern is causing additional pain and frustration as they seek to heal. This is an important discussion for couples dealing with trauma and recovery...while finding the process...

DOWNLOAD EPISODE Welcome to Marriage Talk Episode 101! This week, Terry and Sandy Lodico address a question from a listener wondering where to draw the line between sharing EVERYTHING he is thinking, while not wanting to hurt his spouse or damage their relationship . In other words, how much truth is too much truth? Where is the boundary drawn between being honest and being wise? Please listen and...

Welcome to Marriage Talk Episode 100! This week, Terry and Sandy Lodico address a question from a frustrated listener. The frustration? One spouse wants to work on key aspects of their marriage...but the other doesn't. How should you move forward when only one spouse is willing to tackle the big issues and questions? Please listen and then SHARE the link to this important discussion. RESOURCES: 46...

DOWNLOAD EPISODE Welcome to Marriage Talk Episode 99! This week, Terry and Sandy Lodico tackle the emotional subject of the route to rebuilding trust after an affair. Prompted by a listener letter, this difficult stage in recovery can be aided by specific questions asked in the presence of a counselor. In this week's episode, we cover those key questions. Please listen for a full explanation of wh...

Welcome to Marriage Talk Episode 98! Today, Terry and Sandy Lodico discuss the issue of money and its impact on your marriage. Many couples harbor secretive behavior when it comes to finances...a recipe for trouble down the road. Don't let money dominate your marriage...listen, learn and please share the link with others!

Welcome to Marriage Talk Episode 97! Today, Terry and Sandy Lodico discuss the importance of caution when sharing your marriage issues and struggles. Airing your dirty laundry in ways that are dishonoring to your spouse can have a lasting and hurtful effect. With whom should you share your issues? Listen to this conversation for important insights and please share the link with others!

Welcome to Marriage Talk Episode 96! Today, we welcome Sandy Lodico as a new co-host on the program. Terry and Sandy have worked together at Covenant Counseling for 20+ years, sharing their counseling and therapy wisdom with people from all walks of life. Today, we discuss the best ways to deal with the reality of life, marriage, career, etc when it doesn't live up to the dreams you had. When thin...

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DOWNLOAD EPISODE Welcome to  Marriage Talk Ministries! We're thrilled to have you as part of our listening family! THIS WEEK'S FOCUS: We bring you inside the radio studios of WSGW 790AM in Saginaw, MI as Terry and Bill debut Marriage Talk for a live radio audience ! You'll hear great insights from Terry on a number of topics in "rapid radio" fashion. This special opportunity is just a taste of wha...