Matters of the Heart - Relationship Classes for Singles & Married Couples

The concluding part of the discussion on how married couples can take care of each other can be found at the following link: https://mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsinglesmarriedcouples.wordpress.com/2022/11/28/taking-care-of-your-loved-one-in-marriage-continued/

There is a tendency for one or both partners in a marriage to become burnt out due to the demands of raising a family or the pressure of living up the expectations of others (e.g extended families, friends and/or society). This podcast takes a look at the purpose of marriage and the primary need it serves. Not for the faint-hearted.

It's so easy for couples to plan for their wedding day, yet lose sight of the need to plan for life's vicissitudes in marriage.. The full transcript is available at this link: https://mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsinglesmarriedcouples.wordpress.com/2022/11/13/matters-of-the-heart-devotional-for-singles-and-married-couples-mitigating-risks-in-marriage/

Much as every lover wants to have hitch-free relationships and marriages, disagreements are inevitable. Disagreements however need not always be viewed negatively, sometimes they are disguised opportunities for understanding a loved one better. This podcast takes a look at a number of strategies lovers can embrace when having disagreements, such as tackling the issue, not their partners and keepin...

At the heart of most relationship troubles are individuals who come from troubled family backgrounds. Negative relationship and family patterns however do not have to be repeated as new ones can always be created …and it all starts with a decision. Read the transcript to this devotional at: https://mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsinglesmarriedcouples.wordpress.com/2022/10/22/matters-of-the...

The word 'love' is perhaps the most misused and possibly least understood word in romantic relationships. This podcast takes a look at the nature of love and some traits God expects in love relationships such as loyalty, not finding faults and forgiveness. 

One of the greatest things relationship and marriage partners can do is to constantly refresh each other. This podcast takes a look at how to refresh your loved one using their personal love language.  For reference: https://5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language

God has given humans two important gifts - hearts and brains and both are to be used in dealing with others, including our love ones in a relationship. This podcast takes a look at the second kind of knowledge needed in order to successfully thrive in a relationship or marriage - knowledge of how the opposite sex thinks and operates. 

Romance is not enough to power singles and married couples through their dating and marriage relationships. Knowledge is also needed. This podcast takes a look at the types of knowledge singles and married couples need in order to succeed in their relationships.

Unmarried individuals usually find themselves coming under intense pressure from family members to marry, while also enduring ridicule from friends and stigmatization from the larger society on account of their marital status. This podcast takes a look at the phenomenon of 'marriage -shaming' and offers a few insights on respecting the individual design God has for each life and the gifts He confe...

This podcast continues to take a look at the most listened to podcast of the year and offers additional insights into sources of sexual temptation in marriage which include : sexual frustration arising from mismatched sexual drives or using sex as a weapon to 'punish' one's spouse when disagreements arise. Slightly mature content

As Matters of the Heart turns a year on the 5th of September, this podcast takes a look at the most listened to podcast of the year 'Dealing with sexual temptation in your relationship' (Season 1: Episode 6) and provides reflections and further insights on a struggle many relationship partners find themselves having to deal with. 

This podcast takes a look at further long term questions singles need to sincerely ask themselves before embarking on a relationship. These questions include: What kind of spouse do I want to be? What kind of marriage and family do I want? The podcast also offers singles coming from dysfunctional family backgrounds insights on how to lay a new marital and family foundation.

Before embarking on a relationship, it is good to prepare and plan ahead for the relationship, rather than leaving things to spontaneity alone. This podcast takes a look at 3 key questions singles need to ask themselves before going into a relationship: 1. Why do I want to be in a relationship? 2. What will being in a relationship cost me? 3. Do I have what it takes to be in a relationship? For se...

Sometimes there is the mistaken belief among females that physical beauty is the only way to attract a relationship partner. Some women are however designed to be seen through the work of their hands.  Drawing on Scripture, this podcast takes a look at a somewhat unconventional route for attracting a relationship partner - the industry route using Rachael, Rebekah and Ruth as examples.

S-0-R-R-Y ...simple as the word is, is a struggle for some to say when they are wrong. There are also those who easily apologize but do nothing about the offending behaviour. This podcast takes a look at both extremes in relationships and offers a perspective on human nature which relationship partners need to take into account when relating with each other. 

Just like the sun which humans tend to take for granted, it is very easy to take a loved one and the things they do for granted. A little appreciation however has a far - reaching effect and this podcast takes a look at various ways singles and married couples can show appreciation for each other and in the process sweeten their relationship          &n...

One of the hardest battles married couples will likely have to fight is the issue of marital faithfulness. Sometimes the unfaithfulness is as old as the marriage itself and in other instances, unfaithfulness occurs within the life of the marriage. Either way there is a breach of trust and this podcast takes a look at unfaithfulness that is as old as the marriage itself.

Lots of times, people enter into relationships with unrealistic expectations. This podcast takes a look at two key traits singles and married individuals need to have when entering into a relationship or marriage: regular, ongoing communication and forgiveness. Slightly mature content.

When people experience betrayal in their relationships, some give up totally on the idea of love while others decide to retaliate - they decide to play games with the hearts of others. This podcast addresses the latter group - the players, particularly, the once faithful, committed lover.

What do you do when the one you love takes a walk out of your life - strike back, nurse a grudge or refuse to move on? This podcast offers encouragement to singles and marriage partners who find themselves emotionally shattered and stuck in a rut when their partners leave the relationship. 

Prior to commencing a relationship and when in a relationship, singles need to consider a number of factors in order to reduce the possibility of a heartbreak and making poor marital choices. This podcast takes a look at some of these factors namely: discerning motives and relationship background of potential partners ii. behavioural patterns of relationship partners and regular evaluation of the...

Drawing on insights from the book of Esther, this podcasts provides singles with practical steps they need to take when preparing to date. These steps include: (i) Taking good care of your diet (ii) Taking care of your appearance (iii) Taking care of your inner spirit

To successfully raise a child requires knowledge, wisdom (the practical application of knowledge), foresight and skills. This podcast takes a look at proactive measures today's singles and married couples need to consider when it comes to parenting in the digital era.

One of the most sacred responsibilities that can be given to an individual is to be a parent. This responsibility includes moulding the life of another and the influence of a parent lives on after death - lasting for generations in some cases. This podcast takes a look at what being a parent means and what caring for a life entrusted into your hands as a parent entails. Wisdom nuggets for singles.