Needed Conversations with Ryan and Viktoriya Cole

Your purpose is connected to meaningful relationships that God brings into your life! But here's the thing, managing relationships can be a big challenge. In this episode, we help you to understand the different types of relationships in your life and how you fulfill your purpose by finding people to serve! Text the word "Purpose" to +1 (864) 428-7131 for your free 30-min purpose prayer and access...

In this episode, we continue our conversation on the topic of purpose and discuss the difference between your purpose and an assignment. It's so easy to attach ourselves to an assignment God gives us and lose sight of our identity. We find ourselves wrapped up in the relationships that are connected to that assignment and when the grace lifts it can feel like the world is crumbling. The fact is yo...

It's officially the 4th Season of Needed Conversations and we are starting off with a new series called "Step Into Your Purpose!" In this first episode, we help you to understand why New Year's Resolutions hardly ever work. Here's the good news, we know what does work! Understanding your purpose and connecting your goals and strategies to that eternal mission. We're breaking it all down for you in...

No topic is off the table in this book as we help you unlock God’s wonderful design for sex. If you’re looking for real strategies to bring the fire back in the bedroom this is it! Not only will you learn about the purpose of sex but you will get answers to all the questions you’ve been asking about what’s appropriate in sex as a Christian! But there’s more to sex than you might expect. What if we...

This week we're discussing the importance of having a multi-generational community and how you can engage with your family in a really meaningful way this holiday season. For too long, we've shunned the idea of multi-generational households or having the perspective of each generation in our lives. Today we're talking about the benefits that we gain from having every generation at the table. We al...

In this episode, Viktoriya interviews Tamika Vaughn, a homesteading stay-at-home mom. She and her husband left their comfort zones to explore unconventional living. Together they are raising their 2 children and caring for their elderly aunt on a farm in SC. Tamika shares her wisdom as a mom, farmer, and follower of Christ. Find out more about Tamika at https://happyhomemakerchronicles.com/  ...

In this episode, we discuss family rhythms and how to establish good routines with your spouse and children. We discuss why evangelical Christians only have a 36% retention rate when passing their faith to the next generation in comparison to the Amish and Jewish communities. There is a lot of profound insight and strategies for your family in this episode! Shout out to Jefferson Bethke and his ne...

In this new series, we discuss the importance of setting a family culture in your home. This starts with a marriage built upon a common mission but it continues into developing healthy family dynamics and rhythms. In this episode, we address the issue of having a family that's busy but not connected. We also talk about why it's important to put a stop to "performance culture" in your home.  D...

That's the question that will be asked in every relationship. That's because marriages that are focused on one another will eventually end up disappointed and marriages, where each spouse focuses on themselves, will starve. If a marriage does not have a mission, it will eventually become stagnant and is at the highest risk for heading toward divorce. Well, we are going to help you answer that ques...

In the fourth episode of our series "Praying Your I Do's", we load you up with all the prayer strategies you need to activate your prayer life with your spouse. This week you will learn how to build a monthly prayer agenda and really learn what it means to put on the full armor of God! There is a war that the enemy is waging against marriages and it's time for you to stand up! We'll make sure you'...

In the third episode of our series "Praying Your I Do's", we discuss what a covenant is and how important prayer is in helping you to maintain your commitment to the covenant you make in marriage. Did you know that there are 2 things that block your prayers from even being heard by God? Breaking the covenant is one of those. We'll get into the details on that and talk about the power of your words...

In the second episode of our series "Praying Your I Do's", we discuss the role of a husband and wife in marriage and how that gives way to the unique prayer assignment we take on when saying our vows and entering into the covenant of marriage. We discuss the power of a blessing that a husband and father can release and the prophetic calling of a wife, who in many ways reflect the nature of the Hol...

In this episode, we kick off our new series of conversations on how to pray for your spouse! With the goal of learning to pray for your spouse effectively, we first start off by learning about what prayer is. This episode is packed full of revelation and practical wisdom to help energize your prayer life!  Marriage Challenge: The Praying Your I Do's Challenge If you are married, it's time to...

We have some exciting things to announce! We're ramping up our dating and marriage resources for this next month! This includes 2 unique challenges and the roll-out of some new books.  Dating Challenge: The 3-Day Activate Your Dating Life Challenge If you are single, let us help you hit the reset button on your dating life. On September 14-16 we are going to be helping you upgrade your dating...

We finish up our series on God's purpose for Sex by discussing the Y in our acronym S.P.I.C.Y.  — Yeilding & Yearning! This episode is vitally important because we help you navigate arguments and disagreements in marriage, especially the ones that negatively affect your sex life.  Join the conversation in the comments below!   Buy our book "I Love You More, Most, & Fore...

There is so much more to sex than the physical. Today's episode discusses one of the more overlooked aspects of sex in the covenant of marriage—comfort. When you're in the safety of marriage, sex becomes a tool for God to ease your burdens, bring healing to your soul, and help soothe the pain of grief. Whether you're single or married, this episode is for you. This conversation will equip you with...

Intimacy is so much more than the act of sex itself, but instead, it's mastering the art of effective and trustworthy communication with your spouse. Where there is effective communication and intentional pursuit of knowing one another, there is an increase in the intensity of your sex life. This is the I from our acronym S.P.I.C.Y. to help you learn God's purpose for sex. Buy our book "I Love You...

This episode is for both married and single people! Sex is so much more than a physical act! It's a full spirit, soul, and body connection that should not be taken lightly. In the covenant of marriage, sex is a powerful tool for procreation, partnership, & prophetic activation. Your marriage was designed to be a tabernacle for the glory of God and sex is the means by which that is initiated.&n...

In this episode, we discuss how God designed sex to be satisfying and pleasurable. We also address what Christian purity culture got wrong and the right way to approach the conversations about abstinence, modesty, and overall purity. Finally, we talk about the do's and don'ts in the bedroom if you're married. What acts are appropriate and is there anything off-limits?  Buy our book "I Love Yo...

This episode of our Summer Love shifts our conversation into the Holy of Holies / Most Holy Place! This is where you deal with the covenant of marriage, intimacy, sex, and yes...these next few episodes are going to be spicy. Nothing is off the table in these conversations so be prepared. In this first part, we talk about God's purpose for sex with a fun acronym S.P.I.C.Y. to help you remember:&nbs...

This episode of our Summer Love series focuses on the second stage of the dating process...the inner court! This is where you deal with the matters of your soul. In this episode, we discuss what the one-on-one dating process for Christians should look like. I also read an excerpt from my book, "I Love You More, Most, & Forever!" Share this with a friend who needs this wisdom in their life!&nbs...

This episode of our Summer Love series focuses on the qualifying stage of dating. These are all from our 3 phase approach to dating that's found in our book! This is a pivotal stage of the dating process and cannot be overlooked! If you're single or dating these tips we're giving today are just the tip of the iceberg. Join us for a FREE Night of Dating mentorship for all those who are single, dati...

Explicit Content Warning. This episode deals with sensitive topics that are discussed in a very candid and detailed manner. Topics include the harmful effects of pornography, hook-up culture, and sexual sin.  In our Summer Love series, we have been discussing all of the needed conversations about dating, gender roles, sexuality, and more. In today's episode, we go even further with a very spe...

We continue our Summer Love series discussing how dating has changed over the years and how we can apply biblical principles to this modern dating environment. Dating starts with you and your relationship with Jesus Christ. From there, your identity is restored and your purpose is revealed. Understanding what your purpose is and having a proper context for marriage will set you up for success in t...

We're getting a jump start on the Summer with this new conversational series on gender, dating, and marriage. In this first episode, we jump into the deep by discussing gender, gender roles, and how your understanding of God's design for "male and female" affects how you approach the dating process. We don't hold back anything in this episode, we discuss the LGBTQ community and what the bible has...