Marriage Unfiltered

Do you talk about expectations? What are the ways expectations lead to arguments? Expectations that go unmet Expectations that are not voiced Expectations That are unreasonable It is amazing what a difference it makes just to have a conversation about expectations. We can be reached at marriageunfiltered@yahoo.com Or on Instagram at Marriage_ Infiltered _Podcast We hope to hear from you!   Ma...

Let's wrap up our talk about sex! We talk this week talking about how we fight for intimacy in our marriage. What is okay in marital sex? We can be reached at marriageunfiltered@yahoo.com Or on Instagram at Marriage_Infiltered_Podcast We hope to hear from you!   Marriage Unfiltered is an independent podcast hosted by The Carters and the Fields. This podcast is not affiliated with Stonegate Fellows...

Have questions or comments? email us marrriageunfiltered@yahoo.com Check us out on Instagram. Marriage Unfiltered Podcast To see photos of Lisa in her "Thug mode" or photos of Bryans hostage Tape check out our latest post on Instagram. We can be reached at marriageunfiltered@yahoo.com Or on Instagram at Marriage_ Infiltered _Podcast We hope to hear from you!   Marriage Unfiltered is an indepe...

We will dig into a couple questions from a romantic ice breaker card deck. Where did we learn about sex? What expectations for sex did we have going into marriage? As always, we get real and share what we have learned in this area.  We can be reached at marriageunfiltered@yahoo.com Or on Instagram at Marriage_ Infiltered _Podcast We hope to hear from you!   Marriage Unfiltered is an independe...

We will kick this episode off with some of what we do best…real! We planned on recording about sex and one of our couples came to the mics with a real-life conflict that needed a referee. Once we talked through that, we kicked off this month with some talk about sex and its design.  We hope you’ll join us for four straight weeks of intimacy in marriage. What the Church says, what society says, wha...

We decided to spring board off of a comment Blake made on the last episode. What in your marriage are you viewing as something that is failing to make you happy, when really, it is designed to make you more holy? This discussion went way into the weeds as the Fields and the Carters work through some miscommunication, understanding each other's love languages and how we still get it wrong. BUT...we...

Even when setting our expectations low, we can still get caught off guard by the unexpected. This conversation will cover the ups and downs and what Blake and Lexy have walked through and what they have learned. You will be blown away by the wisdom from this young couple!  Colossians 1 Paul's conversation about the enemy attacking when the cause is great. Podcast about Miscarriage "The Joyful Mour...

Trying to make changes can be hard. The struggle to be your best you and have a better marriage can be real. The Carters and Fields sit down and just discuss our struggles with changing and improving. We also discuss how we react when things go awry.  We love to hear your new ideas for topics!  Please email us at marriageunfiltered@yahoo.com .  Or DM us on Instagram @ marriage_unfiltered_podcast I...

This episode may or may not have anything helpful in it. We just sit down as friends and share our struggles and hurts. We talk about some very vulnerable things including marital sex. Take this as your warning. We always appreciate feedback, so if you have something you would like us to discuss, please email us! marriageunfiltered@yahoo.com Check us out on Instagram @marriage_unfiltered_podcast H...

Our story is messy, but it doesn't keep us from being used or receiving the blessing God has for us. Where do you turn when you feel unloved? What do you do when you feel you aren't getting what you deserve? We talk about Jacob and all the crazy ways he tried to manipulate his way into what he wanted. God Still Used Him! Gen 25-35 Podcasts we reference: Elevation with Steven Furtick "The Blessing...

James 1:27 According to the US Adoption Statistics: 391,000 Children are in foster care. 114,000 foster care children are eligible for adoption. 115,343 Children are adopted each year 1 out of 25 families with children have adopted 115,343 children are adopted each year 58% of children spend 2-5 years in the foster care system 11% spend over 5 years 8 yrs is the average age of a child waiting in f...

Judges 6-7 Do you trust God when He calls you to something that seems impossible? The Fields and the Carters chose to fight a battle for their marriages when it seemed impossible. What can we learn from the story of Gideon? When a battle is won, only God can receive the glory. He will make it known that it is only Him who can receive the credit. What do you need to lay down in obedience? What is G...

WOW! Have we got a powerful interview for you! October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We decided to sit down with D and Jen Johnson to hear their story about walking through the diagnosis of Breast Cancer. You don't want to miss this one! We learned so much more than just what their journey looked like. We learned about how to walk with someone you know who has been diagnosed. We learned about...

What exactly does it look like to hear from God? When we remove distractions and pay attention we can hear what God is telling us and what He is asking us to. When we respond in obedience, we cannot limit the ways God wants to use us and bless us. We will finish this discussion with powerful stories about encounters with God. We talk about the spiritual realm and what that looks like.  As always,...

This week, we talk about mercy, obedience and second chances. We get on such a role about obedience and hearing from God, we decided to make this a two-part episode.  Remember, we do not claim to be theologians. These are candid conversations about what we believe we have heard from God through His Scriptures.  We will hear Bryan and Alissa's story of redemption in their marriage and how Mercy and...

Where do we even start?  Catch us on Instagram @ Marriage_ Unfiltered _Podcast Email us marriageunfiltered@yahoo.com John Marc Kohl "Desert Places" is the song we reference...it is amazing!   We can be reached at marriageunfiltered@yahoo.com Or on Instagram at Marriage_ Infiltered _Podcast We hope to hear from you!   Marriage Unfiltered is an independent podcast hosted by The Carters and the...

Thank you to Jen Johnson, Samantha Saville and Kenedi Carter for joining us in a powerful discussion about masculinity and leadership. We will also follow up with Brody Field with a few more questions from the ladies.  What does masculinity look like to you? What did you expect in a spiritual leader? Where did you get your views on these things? We will all share our view and how expectations have...

Thank you to D Johnson, Bradley Saville and Brody Field for sharing on this week's episode. We can be reached at marriageunfiltered@yahoo.com Or on Instagram at Marriage_ Infiltered _Podcast We hope to hear from you!   Marriage Unfiltered is an independent podcast hosted by The Carters and the Fields. This podcast is not affiliated with Stonegate Fellowship in Midland, TX

Dr. John Gottman did a lot of research to determine some of the ways we can damage our relationships by making withdrawals. The four of us talk about how subtle it can be to make a withdrawal and what it takes to make up for a withdrawal. We also talk about examples in our own marriages of what affect these withdrawals can have. Check out Dr. Gottman's research and tools on his website. https://ww...

Top 10 most common emotional needs: Admiration ___Affection ___Domestic Support ___Family Commitment ___Financial Support ___Honesty and Openness ___Intimate Conversation ___Physical Attentiveness ___Physical Intimacy ___Recreational Companionship You can go to this link to complete an assessment. EMOTIONAL NEEDS ASSESSMENT WARNING:  Do not use the assessment as a weapon. Use it to have honest com...

Parenting looks different in each home. We know that everyone has different challenges thrown their way when it comes to raising kids. On this episode, we just share what we have learned. Some things we learned the hard way, but that is the best way to learn.  Resources mentioned: Growing Kids God's Way Parenting With Love and Logic Scripture: Deuteronomy 21:18-21 (this one really no longer applie...

What impact do Anxiety and Depression have on a marriage? We hope you will enjoy our interview with the Saville's this week. Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-25 Books: Try Softer   by Aundi Kobler Healing Anxiety and Depression by Daniel G. Amen, M.D. Podcasts: "Therapy and Theology" Please reach out if you would like to further this discussion or have questions. marriageunfiltered@yahoo.com Follow us...

Books we reference "New Morning Mercies" Paul David Tripp "Take back your Life" Levi Lusko "The Circle Maker" Mark Batterson "Jesus Calling" Sarah Young "The One Year Chronological Bible reading plan"   We can be reached at marriageunfiltered@yahoo.com Or on Instagram at Marriage_ Infiltered _Podcast We hope to hear from you!   Marriage Unfiltered is an independent podcast hosted by The Carte...

In this week's episode, we talk about our recent experience with fasting, cold plunges, and supporting those who are doing those dumb things.  We need to care for ourselves completely. This means first our spirit, our walk with the Lord. Then mental and physical health must come alongside so we can honor God with our mind and our body as well. Verses: About training for Godliness: 1 Timothy 4:8 Ab...

In case the Carters and The Fields didn't get vulnerable enough last week, we dig deeper into the fears we are experiencing. This week we bring a lot of Truth and Scripture into the discussion about what God has done Historically through people in their fear and what He can do in you when you are afraid. Are you living life in a way that you can risk everything because you fully trust God? Scriptu...