No Regretz Marriage

We are always looking for great tools to help couples build a better marriage. We are also continually learning and training so we can help couples and churches. One of the tools we are currently pursuing traing in is RAM - Relationship Attachment Model developed by Dr. John Van Epp. In this episode we discuss the basic concept of RAM and how you can apply them to your relationships.

Last week we had special guests Bruce & Toni Hebel talk about the importance of forgiveness. This week we will look at reconciliation after forgiveness. Reconciliation takes both forgiveness from the one who has been wounded and repentance from the one who has done the wounding. Both are necessary for reconciliation. Be sure to reach out to johnnymorton@noregretz.org with any questions.

Are you struggling to forgive someone who has hurt and wounded you. Forgiveness can bring healing to you and you marriage. Joining us today are Dr. Bruce and Toni Hebel with their powerful message of Forgiving Forward . You can exzperience the freedom of the Gospel through the power of forgiveness. Following the seven protocols of forgiveness will change your life and restore broken relationships...

In the follow-up to last week's podcast on divorce, we discuss other aspects of the divorce issue. While God allows divorce in certain situations, we belive that he desire reconciliationof the marriage relationship. We don't believe that any relationship is beyond God's power to restore. In Christ, there is always hope!

No Regretz Ministries was founded to strengthen marriages. While we believe God never desires a divorce, there are times that scripture allows divorce and it no be a sin. Join us today as we look at the challnge of divorce. Is it ok for a Christian to divorce? If so, what are the situations in which it is allowable according to the Bible?

“An inheritance is something you leave behind. A legacy is something you forge.” This week on the No Regretz marriage podcast we discuss how to build a marriage and family that impacts generations to come. A kingdom legacy is a model of faith in God, evidenced by a primary pursuit of eternal treasures, revealed in a marriage that portrays the gospel and focuses on building Godly generations, setti...

It's not always the big events that can throw your marriage off course. Sometimes the perfect storm in a marriage is the accumulations of the small things that come together and create a storm of conflict. We just went through such a storm that came up out of nowhere. Maybe you can relate. Please excuse the recording quality as we are on remote location this week and next. Keep on forging!.

Last week, we talked about the need for churches to have a relationship ministry that supported married couples and prepared singles for marriage. This week we talk about what that might look like in a church. We love the term "Relationship Discipleship." It expresses the need for churches to train members in how to do relationships well.

In a recent survey of churches by Communio and the Barna group, research showed that 72% of churches have no meaningful marriage ministry to support married couples. ( https://communio.org/free-state-of-marriage-report-from-communio-and-barna/ ) Relationship dsiscipleship focused on building strong, healthy marriages and educating singles on healthy dating relationships, is vital for the health of...

In past podcasts we have talked about how big rituals can help build your family and marriage. Holidays, birthdays, annual vacations, etc... are important parts of your marriage. What about daily habits and rituals? How can these everyday rituals build connection and intimacy in your marriage? join us on today's No Regretz Marriage podcast as we talk about how daily rituals can help forge a better...

We often talk about marriage being a challenging journey. In the ups and downs of life, the Bible tells us that it's better not to do it alone. Thgis is true for couples as well. We have been through some incredibly painful moments in our marriage journey. The burdens we carried were made easier by some precious couple friends. Do you have some couple friends that you can do life with? If not, how...

In this week's No Regretz Marriage podcast, we discuss the importance of validating your spouse. In a recent podcast on becoming a TEAM, we talked about how our responses to our spouse when they share an opinion, or feeling will either convey acceptance of rejection to their spouse. We do a deeper dive this week on the importance of conveying acceptance of your spiuse's thoughts, feelings, fears,...

Why is it that after an emotional experience, whether it is a good one or a difficult one, couples seem to enter a period of friction and conflict. It's a time when everything your spouse does seems to rub you the wrong way. We have been there and done that. How can we keep thses times to a minimum. Join us this week on the No Regretz Marriage podcast. as we discuss this topic.

As we all begin a new year in our marriage and life journeys, the changing of one year to the next is a great time to pause, reflect, and refocus on our marriages. As you look back at 2023, what were the challenges and successes you experienced? What did you do well? Where are areas you can grow? It is a great time to review your marriage vision and make changes where needed. If you have never cre...

When God created marriage, He declared that the "two shall becomeone." What God says is true about marriage takes intentionality to become the "we" In this final episode of a 4-part series, Johnny & Carla look at the ten signs that your marriage is becoming "one".

This week is part 3 of our 4-part series - Going From "You & Me" to "We." We talk about how communication and conflict play a part in the team building process. We will wrap up the series next week with the 10 signs that show you are becoming a "We."

How can you turn your marriage into a "We" instead of a "You & Me"? In part 2 of this series, we look at how to lverage your strengths and how your family of origin impacts the TEAM-building process. We hope you'll check out previous podcasts and be sure to send us any questions you may have to johnnymorton@noregretz..org

In Genesis 2, God said that he designed a man and a woman to be one in marriage. Carla and I spent the early years of our marriage living as a "you & me" and not a "we." In this first part of a series, we talk about the qualities of a "we" kind of marriage relationship. The qualities include: Commitment, Trust, Honesty, Loyalty, Openness, Flexibility, Adapatability, Admiration, Support, Goodwi...

Going through the holidays aren't always easy. How do you handle it when the Christmas season is a challenge? It could be the end of a relationship, the loss of a loved one, financial struggles, or maybe the first Christmas away from your family. Challenges come in many guises. How can you get through the season together and become stronger because of the challenge?

One of the best times of the year, the season of Christmas, can also be on eof the most stressful. How can you thrive in the holidays.. Join us as we talk about how to make the holidays as smooth as possible and learn to thrive in the season.

It's Thanksgiving week. We know that there are always things in our life to be grateful for,, but what about when we are in pain? Can we be thankful amidst the pain? In this week's No Regretz Marriage, Johnny has a conversation with Phil Anderson as they talk about the love of Phil's life, his wife Penny, her battles with cancer, and how God enabled them both to thank Him in the midst of suffering...

One of the more frequesnt questions we hear from people is "How do I know if we could use a marriage coach? In this podcast we run through ten questions to ask yourself and you spouse. How you answer these questions can help you decide if marriage coaching might be good for your marriage.

This week we take listenr questions: If a couple is struggling, is separation a good idea? As a young couple without children, how do we make friends with other couples? How did you first meet and what attracted you to each other? What scripture has guided you during this season of life?

Substance addiction is one of the toughest issues a married couple and family can face. Brad & Jodi Sappe's story is a testimony that with God's help, couples can overcome any challenge in their marriage. Join us for part 2 of our conversation with Brad & Jodi. . We pray that whatever struggles you may be facing in your marriage, you will find hope in this redemption story.

Join us for a powerful story of grace and hope as we talk with Brad and Jodi Sappe, founders of Cross Roads Recovery Ministries. Brad and Jodi share their story of heartache, fear, anger, frustration, hope, and love as their marriage struggled with challenges of Brad's addictions. It is ultimately a story of God's grace, love, and healing power. This is part one of a two-part conversation.