Newlywed Sage

Preston Jenkins is a gay latter-day saint who graduated from BYUI with a marriage and family degree and is currently a masters student with a passion for the law of chastity and the nuclear family! With compassion he teaches the value of following God's plan and testifies of the blessings accompanied. This episode is the first part of our conversation! Full of secular and spiritual insights pe...

Almost constantly I have felt as though I am ten steps behind. Even though I know my Heavenly Father loves me it's hard to imagine he thinks I'm doing enough, which can be overwhelming when I am going to the temple, church, and reading my scriptures. Don't get me wrong we are not a finished product, but the feeling of never-ending inadequacy can be a lot. Nikki Olsen shares that I am n...

Tammy Hill was former BYU professor who is now serving as a missionary in Hawaii with her husband. Her expertise in sexual intimacy has helped thousands of people through her books and podcast. In this episode she shares what intimacy means, how it can affect a marriage, and why you need to have this discussion with your kids. https://www.tammyhill.com

When we see a phone all we think of is harmless fun and relaxation, but there is so much more than that. Technology and the digital world contains countless threats that can undermine you and especially children. Kristin and Dean have interesting backgrounds that give helpful insights about this topic that can help people like me and you to not be ignorant about what is all around us. They share w...

This is a haphazard episode of me yapping about the gospel connections I have seen while learning about marriage and family in my classes. The Lord has wisdom in all things and I have seen that particularly in his laws concerning relationships.

Have you ever felt like the divine worth of men is under attack? It's because it is!!!! Brother Rarick, a professor at BYUI, and passionate child and family advocate talks about what it means to be a man and what that looks like in a newlywed marriage.

Lexi Wallbeck has a particular gift to articulate spiritual insights that affect the way you see yourself and the world with passion that brings the spirit instantly. She partners with her husband to share the gospel to the world in many ways, one being through the podcast True Millenial. In our discussion in this episode we dive into what our divine worth even is and how that affects your spouse...

Valentines day is here! This holiday is all about love! Hollywood loves to teach you everything you need to know about love but Hollywood cannot adequately portray divine love. Professor Stewart discusses with me what he shares with his students in his marital dynamics and preparation for marriage class. He shares some of the dangers of glamorized cinema romance and the things you need to know abo...

This episode is dedicated to Alison Armstrong and her book Making Sense of Men! I share some of the key insights I gained from her book as well as personal experiences that highlights the topics I discuss. By the end of the episode you can recognize how the men in your life love and how to keep them charmed by you!

Knowing who we are can help you see us and listen to us in a more personal way! We love sharing how we met and fell in love and this is officially the story. Hope you enjoy :)

We took the most popular questions we have been asked and took time to answer them in this episode! In our answers we shared personal experiences and marriage/family science. We are still learning so much but wanted to share what we have learned so far! I think many can find this relatable and hopefully helpful as they go through newlywed life or are striving towards it.

In this episode Dr. Kyle Tobler, an experienced fertility specialist joins me to answer my questions about infertility. He answers questions such as why are some couples infertile, how do you help them, and is infertility becoming more common? There have been many advances in fertility medicine and yet there are still many fascinating mysteries.

Keagen and I have gone to 3 funerals within the last 6 months, and the most recent one was for his father. Here with the author, speaker, and faith warrior Ganel-Lyn Condie we discuss grief, suicide, and tragedies. We touch on how it affects relationships and how to include Christ to be strengthened through any trial!!

Rachel Tucker is an inspiring Christian who finds ways to fulfill her personal mission and help others find theirs. Here we go in detail on ways we can fulfill our highest potential and support a husband/wife in fulfilling their highest potential as well. If you are looking to be excited to grow and know how, you will not be disappointed.

President and Sister Chibota are my biggest role models! The prophet told them they were sent on their mission because missionaries needed to see their unity in marriage! In this episode, we discuss how their successful marriage has come to be and what they've learned along the way.

The Charlie Kirk tragedy has been devastating. The violent event took place because the courage and skill to disagree with words have been lacking. In this episode, we discuss how to see people rather than opposing opinions and how to understand even when we disagree. Ben Schilaty was the guest on this episode, who gave incredible insights. His background as a therapist and teacher, combined with...

Money is one of the hardest things for couples to talk about, especially when newlyweds. Seth McComber studies the topic and has seen firsthand the effects of money on a couple. He shares his insights on what we need to know about business/finance to be successful in marriage. We also dive into some questions he's had about relationships that you might relate to, such as perceptions of the sig...

This episode is part 2 of my interview with the successful therapist Edene Christensen (AKA my mother-in-law)! In this portion, we dig more into what manipulation can look like in relationships. It's more subtle and common than you would think! We also discuss more about internal parts, family dynamics, and more.

Turns out we need to be kinder to ourselves. Edene Christensen is a successful and insightful therapist with years of rich experience! In this interview, she educates us on how to form a secure attachment to a person and why we might not be in a healthy attachment with a romantic partner. We go in depth on what unhealthy behavior is really linked to and how to go about healing to be the best partn...

Purposeful dating isn't the easiest, nor is it always common. This is a look into the journey Sage and Keagen (the newlyweds) took from dating to marriage and what helped. Insights include highlights from their experience, learning curves, educational tidbits, and more. Communication, healthy attachment, success predictors, and standards are the main themes of the episode. Listen in to hear from t...