Marriage with Jim & Teresa

Send a text Your childhood home shapes far more of your adult relationships than you realize. In this episode, Jim, Teresa, and Ellie break down the classic nature vs. nurture debate and explore how emotional expression, conflict styles, affection, and communication patterns are learned — or not learned — in our families of origin. You’ll learn how to recognize inherited relationship habits, how t...

Send a text We’re wrapping up 2025 with gratitude, reflection, and a quick update for our MWJT family. As we prepare for an incredible new year, we’re taking a short holiday break to rest, reset, and build something even stronger for 2026. We’ll be back in February with a fresh structure, deeper conversations, and episodes designed to support your relationships, your growth, and your walk of faith...

Send a text The holidays shine bright — but for many couples, this season brings stress, pressure, and emotional overwhelm. In Part 2 of our holiday mental health series, we break down the five biggest triggers for couples : family expectations, financial strain, unrealistic comparisons, grief, and disrupted routines. Jim, Teresa, and Ellie share real stories, practical strategies, and a faith-cen...

Send a text The holidays can be a time of joy, but for many, they’re also filled with pressure, grief, and loneliness. In this heartfelt conversation, Jim, Teresa & Ellie open up about depression and anxiety during the holidays and how couples and families can find peace, balance, and hope. They explore how to: Recognize the signs of seasonal depression and burnout Cope with grief, stress, and...

Send a text Holidays bring joy — but they also bring pressure, expectations, and complicated family dynamics. In this episode, Jim, Teresa, and their daughter Elizabeth talk through navigating traditions, balancing time between families, setting healthy boundaries, handling difficult relatives, and protecting your marriage during the most emotionally intense season of the year. Learn how to create...

Send a text Gratitude is more than saying “thank you.” It’s a daily practice that transforms relationships, deepens trust, and builds emotional intimacy. In this episode of Marriage with Jim & Teresa , the Adams family talks about how appreciation changes communication, restores joy, and strengthens love. Discover the difference between gratitude and appreciation, learn the “Love Bank” princip...

Send a text Forgiveness is one of the hardest things to practice especially when you’ve been deeply hurt. In this episode of Marriage with Jim & Teresa, we talk about what forgiveness really means, why it’s not the same as forgetting, and how letting go of resentment leads to freedom, healing, and peace. Jim and Teresa share personal experiences, biblical truth, and practical steps to help you...

Send a text We all wear masks. But when pretending becomes a pattern, it kills trust. In this episode, Jim, Teresa and special guest Ellie Mariyo unpack how emotional masks form, why people fake peace instead of facing pain, and how couples can rebuild real connection through honesty, vulnerability, and grace. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE now for new episodes every Tuesday and follow us on Instagram, TikTok and F...

Send a text Is your relationship toxic or just difficult? In this episode, Jim and Teresa are joined by their daughter Ellie for an honest, funny, and eye-opening conversation about the difference between healthy conflict and harmful patterns. Together, they unpack: The difference between disagreements and emotional abuse Red flags vs. relationship growth opportunities Control disguised as “protec...

Send a text Why do we fear love and sometimes run from the very thing we crave most? In this episode, Jim and Teresa unpack the two kinds of commitment fears: The fear of losing love, which leads to people-pleasing, over-functioning, or clinging. The fear of keeping love, which leads to avoidance, withdrawal, or self-sabotage. With honesty, humor, and 44 years of marriage wisdom, they discuss how...

Send a text Ever been ghosted, breadcrumbed, or “zombie’d”? You’re not crazy, and you’re not alone. In this episode, Jim and Teresa break down the emotional and spiritual toll of modern dating behaviors like vanishing acts, mixed signals, and sudden reappearances. They share practical ways to: Recognize emotional manipulation and red flags Set healthy dating boundaries Heal without closure Build e...

Send a text Parenting changes everything — routines, roles, and even the way you see each other. In this episode of Marriage with Jim & Teresa , we talk about how couples can stay connected while raising kids, even when exhaustion, resentment, and busyness threaten to take over.  🔔 SUBSCRIBE now for new episodes every Tuesday and follow us on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook for daily insights....

Send a text Busyness, stress, shame, and exhaustion often make intimacy the first thing to go in a relationship. In this episode of Marriage with Jim & Teresa , we break down the truth about desire — why it rarely “just happens” and how couples can reignite passion through intentional care. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE now for new episodes every Tuesday and follow us on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook for dail...

Send a text Conflict is inevitable in every relationship, but being combative is optional. In this episode of Marriage with Jim and Teresa , we share practical skills for fighting fair so conflict becomes a tool, not a threat. Learn how to spot red flags like stonewalling, name-calling, contempt, and scorekeeping and replace them with healthy habits. Whether you’re dating, engaged, or married, thi...

Send a text Money isn’t just about dollars — it’s about values, trust, and teamwork. In this episode, Jim and Teresa share honest stories and practical tips on how couples can handle money without letting it divide their relationship. Whether you’re dating, engaged, or married, this conversation will help you reduce money stress, build trust, and create a financial plan that supports your love, no...

Send a text Real communication is about speaking the truth in love . Most couples talk, but don’t connect. In this episode, Jim and Teresa share practical relationship communication skills you can use today. You’ll learn: Active listening vs. reacting “I statements” to reduce blame The LUV framework : Listen, Understand, Validate How tone, body language, and timing create emotional safety Why vuln...

Send a text Is love in 2025 harder or just different? In this episode, Jim and Teresa explore how dating, marriage, and commitment are changing in today’s culture. From the rise of cohabitation to later marriage ages and even declining divorce rates, they unpack what these shifts mean for couples. Join us now. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE now for new episodes every Tuesday and follow us on Instagram, TikTok and F...

Send a text Welcome to Marriage with Jim & Teresa—a relationship podcast—hosted by a former College football All-American, a licensed professional counselor and Best Selling Authors. With 40+ years of real-life experience, four grown children, and over 20 years of helping hundreds of couples, Jim and Teresa are here to help you navigate the highs and lows of love.  In this preview episode, we...