ONE Extraordinary Marriage Show

We've all had those weeks where absolutely nothing seems to go right, when it seems as if Murphy's Law is the only law in your house. That was our week and in the midst of all of that God's blessings continue to tumble forth. This week as you celebrate Thanksgiving take the time to let your spouse know what you are thankful for. Stripped Down Audio Book Remember back to your wedding day. We’re not...

In this episode we tackle another one of those taboo topics...plastic surgery. Two years ago Alisa had breast augmentation. So why share now? Because once again being transparent about this topic has given women the courage to talk about their own desires, to bring this out into the open. It was a long road from thinking about surgery to actually going through with it and the road definitely had a...

"I want you tonight. C'mon, Let's do it tonight." These were words that would flow out of our mouths in those early years of our courtship. We couldn't get enough of each other then, but as the years have added on things change. The passion that we had for each night we were together isn't there as much, we take each other for granted at times, and overall we pretty much know we are going to be ar...

Talking to our spouse about certain topics isn’t always easy but it can have such a positive impact on our marriage in terms of increasing our emotional intimacy. The events of our pasts color our future and by sharing with our spouses we can change the course of our history. In this episode Tony & Alisa share their years of experience when it comes to oral sex. They share from the early years of...

There is a lot to be said for celebrating 15 years of marriage. First you lasted 15 years with your spouse, that's big, second you've had your ups and downs along the way, & third it's time to celebrate! In this weeks show Tony & Alisa share their renewal, getaway trip, and the fun they had all along the way. Don't miss the quick tips about how to make your next anniversary trip or any trip one th...

As Tony & Alisa get ever closer to their 15th wedding anniversary, happening on Wednesday October 5th, the movie Shrek 4 made them think back to those days before life got crazy. What they discuss in this show is that even though life has become more complex, would you give it all back? It's a question many of us ask ourselves at some point in time in our married lives. Listen and make sure to lea...

In today's social internet world we live in everyone is looking for individuals that are transparent. Listeners, viewers, readers all want to know that they are like those that they are following. That's great, but are you transparent in your marriage with your spouse? This week Tony & Alisa share how you can become transparent with your spouse. It's vital for your marriage so that you can experie...

There comes a time in all of our marriages when things just aren't going the way we think it should. Over the past couple of months Tony & Alisa have realized that the darkness has slowly fallen upon them and their marriage. In this episode both Tony & Alisa share why this occurred in their marriage and how YOU can make it through a dark time in your marriage. The Dip by Seth Godin (Not an affilia...

There will come a time in all of our marriages when we will come upon a fork in the road. It's at this fork that our faith, our love, our marriages will be put to the test. Tony and Alisa have come upon one in their marriage. In this episode they talk about that fork as they stand in front of it deciding which path to take. What do you do when you come up to a fork in the road? Stripped Down Book,...

What happens when we don't have a topic to start the podcast? An emotional tidal wave of issues that have been building up over the week. In this weeks show we discussed a plethora of topics: 2 Family arguments Learning that Alisa isn't happy with our devotional time Tony being rejected in the bedroom Finding time during the week to talk Planning date night Feeling distant from God And much more....

My bed is spread with beautiful blankets, with colored sheets of Egyptian linen. I've perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon. —Proverbs 7:16-17 It seemed a little question...What size bed did you start with and what size bed do you have now? Wow! We heard from so many of you and the answers were just as diverse. On today's show we reflect on our own journey from twin to king and how it of...

Back from vacation and we are ready to start a new school year. This time of year is a great time to reflect as a couple on what you have done over the past year as well as a great time to look forward to where you are heading. In this weeks show we take the time to evaluate some friendships that have become very dear to us. Alisa shares a book review, The Garter Brides. As our 15th wedding annive...

It had been a rough day. Tony lost his temper, grabbed Alex's arm and scared Abby. And on top of that we got into it ourselves. What do you when it seems like the world is crashing down around you? We made the decision to have a "conference" with our kids and talk through this with them and then with each other. It stinks when things feel out of control but you have a choice as to how you will res...

Are stressful situations good for your marriage? This week Tony and Alisa were hit with an unexpected case of lice (times 3). Tony and Alisa had to make decisions on how they were going to treat each other and how they were going to serve one another. There wasn't much time to think, but the decisions they made had an impact on their marriage. It turns out that having lice this week was really goo...

Husbands, it's time to stand up! Take a hard look at yourself in the mirror. Are you taking a stand in your marriage and becoming the man your wife desires? Or are you pulling the "I don't like it card"? It's time that you start taking the lead on date nights, helping around the house, and being the spiritual leader. It's time to become a man. In this episode we rant and rave, but Tony & Alisa do...

One of these days we are no longer going to walk this earth. We'll be in heaven with our Father enjoying the good life. Those left behind though will live on with the teachings we showed them. It is while we are here on earth that we can leave a legacy, a marriage legacy that is. It's not about you leaving a legacy, but the legacy you and your spouse leave together. Sharing the good times, tough t...

Is it just about sex? Is a question we get asked often. Is that the secret to our extraordinary marriage? You just have a lot of sex and then the marriage gets better? NO! It's not just about SEX. It's about growing in all 6 forms of intimacies in your marriage. It's realizing when you are off track and investing the time and energy in getting back on track. Yes, sex does matter in a marriage but...

Marriages ebb and flow over days, months, and years. This week Tony & Alisa discuss what to do when taking the lead is not happening during their Intimacy Lifestyle. It was time to bring this up and work through the why's this is happening. It's time to sit down with your spouse and take stock of where you are in your marriage. Stripped Down Podcast Small Group Intentional Moments Fundraiser Take...

In marriage there come times when our words wound the one we love the most. Many times we don’t realize the lasting effects these words have on our spouse, but in many cases they do. Days, months, and even years later the messages are being played over and over like a broken record. It’s difficult [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are you paying attention to the warning signs in your marriage? This past weekend we attended the Church at Rancho Bernardo’s annual marriage retreat. This is the third year that we’ve attended and each year we learn something new about our marriage. One of the first questions that was asked of the group was: What [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nobody likes to talk about death and the impact it can have on our marriage. The reality is that we are all going to die one day. The question to ask yourselves since this will inevitable happen is, Are your affairs in order both spiritually and personally? In this episode we talk through the death [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s been a week where it feels like all we have heard about are marriages in trouble, conversations with friends who are making life-changing decisions, emails from listeners about to call it quits.  Separation and divorce have been something we’ve been hearing a lot about lately. While this is not a topic that is easy to talk [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...

There are times in our marriages when we just don’t have the energy or stamina to go on. Between family obligations, kids, work, outside actives, and the like we have nothing left. It’s during these times that we need continue on with God as our guide. Two emails came in this week that prompted us [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Over the years there have been times in our marriage when we completed a task or challenge and looked each other in the eyes and knew we did something special. This past week was one of those times. The thing is that you can have a We Did IT! moment and it doesn’t have to [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you ever been stressed by your finances? Stupid question, right?  In this episode Tony and Alisa talk about how having financial intimacy can bring peace to your marriage. Date night doesn’t have to cause tension.  You can go out, spend money and have fun…if you have a plan!   The reality is that financial peace or [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices