Dr. Ebun and David Haastrup | Christian Marriage Coaches & Couple Connection Strategists
Reconnected Marriage Partners | Communicate Effectively, Sexual Intimacy, Expectations, Quality Time, Resolving Conflicts
Are you feeling distant from your spouse while living under the same roof? Frustrated about the increasing misunderstandings or tension in your marriage? Do you have a longing desire to feel heard & understood but can’t seem to get through to your spouse? Wish you spent more time connecting with your spouse instead of engaging in arguments that drain your energy? If you can relate, you’re not alone. Building a thriving marriage in these modern times takes hard work. When you add the responsibilities and demands of a growing career, family life, and the other stressors & unexpected challenges t...
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Dr. Ebun and David Haastrup | Christian Marriage Coaches & Couple Connection Strategists
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Jul 9, 2026
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EP 191 \\ Relationship Skills: Becoming a Skilled Spouse for a Stronger Marriage 15.01.2026 18:19
Hi friend, David’s supporters weren’t only loyal—they were trained, ready, and dependable. What if your marriage didn’t just need more love, but better skills? In this episode, we connect 1 Chronicles 11–12 to practical marriage tools: healthy communication, repair after conflict, emotional regulation, and daily rhythms that keep love steady. You’ll learn how to “train for connection” so your home...
EP 190 \\ Covenant Loyalty: Staying Connected in Marriage When You Feel Emotionally Distant 08.01.2026 16:26
Hi friend, When marriage feels distant, it’s easy to withdraw, keep score, or assume the worst. In 1 Chronicles 11–12, people supported David before his story looked “successful.” In this episode, we translate that kind of loyalty into marriage: what it looks like to stay emotionally present, speak with honor, and keep choosing connection even when feelings are low. You’ll leave with simple ways...
EP 189 \\ New Year, Stronger Us: Building Your Marriage Support System 01.01.2026 20:26
Hi friend, Want to start the new year with a marriage reset that actually lasts? In this January 1 episode, David unpacks how 1 Chronicles 11–12 reveals the power of a strong support system—one built on loyalty, wisdom, unity, and practical reinforcement. You’ll be introduced to the C.I.R.C.L.E. framework, a simple approach to strengthening connection, protecting peace, and building rhythms that...
EP 188 \\ Hope, Joy, Peace & Love: Encouragement for Your Marriage During the Christmas Season 25.12.2025 14:51
Hi friend, Merry Christmas! Here is a message of hope, joy, peace and love for your marriage. We pray this episode blesses you:) ................................................................................................................. 👇 Let’s Stay Connected! 📖 Get your copy of our new book: A Couple’s First Ten Years Available on Amazon: https://mybook.to/ACouplesFirstTenYears 📧 Got que...
EP 187 \\ How One Habit Can Change the Direction of Your Marriage 18.12.2025 8:07
Hi friend! As we move through different seasons of marriage and life, it’s easy to find yourself focusing more on what’s not working than on what is—especially when responsibilities increase, and challenges arise. Over time, this pattern can slowly influence the atmosphere of your home, your mindset, and even the direction your marriage is heading. In today’s episode, we’re talking about one power...
EP 186 \\ Our Book Launch: A Couple's First Ten Years Is Officially Here! 11.12.2025 3:15
Hi friend! Today’s episode is a short but very exciting one — because our brand-new marriage book, A Couple’s First Ten Years, has officially launched! In this book, we open up about our first ten years of marriage: the highs and lows, the unexpected turns, and the faith that carried us through each season. We share honest, behind-the-scenes stories from our journey — along with practical tools, r...
EP 185 \\ Rebuilding Connection Through God’s Guidance: Courageous Moves for a Connected Marriage 04.12.2025 14:13
Hi friend, If you’ve been married for a while, you already know this truth: staying connected as a couple goes far beyond paying the bills, keeping the home running, or juggling everyday responsibilities. And yes, these are important. But if you’re longing for more intimacy, emotional closeness, and unity in your marriage, one powerful choice you can make today is to partner with God and take cou...
EP 184 \\ Feeling Furious With Your Spouse? Pause and Ask These 5 Questions First 27.11.2025 13:41
Hi friend! Are you in a season of marriage where you feel deeply hurt or upset by something your spouse has said or done? Maybe you’re overwhelmed with anger and you’re trying to decide how to respond without escalating the situation or creating a bigger conflict. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. We’re walking through five powerful questions to ask yourself before you respond or t...
EP 183 \\ On the Verge of Giving Up on Your Marriage? Here are 5 Tips to Try 20.11.2025 11:50
Hi friend! Are you on the verge of giving up on your marriage? Have you been facing difficult challenges that are weighing you down? Does it seem like you are growing farther apart from each other with every passing day? If this is where you are right now, you are not alone. In this episode, I will be sharing 5 tips to try so you can start working towards building the strong & connected marr...
EP 182 \\ New Marriage Book: A Couple’s First Ten Years is Launching Soon! (Access a Free Chapter Today) 13.11.2025 4:18
Hi friend! In today’s short and exciting announcement episode, we’re sharing some big news — our brand-new marriage book, A Couple’s First Ten Years, is launching soon! This book is a tender, honest, and hope-filled look at our first decade of marriage: the highs, the lows, the unexpected turns, and the faith that carried us through each season. Inside, we share real stories from our journey, alon...
EP 181 \\ Overcoming Fear Together: Trusting God in Your Marriage 06.11.2025 13:41
Hi friend! Have you ever noticed how fear shows up in marriage? It’s not always loud or dramatic. Sometimes fear whispers. It looks like withholding how you really feel because you don’t want to be misunderstood. It appears as distance, when avoiding a hard conversation feels safer than being vulnerable. Fear builds walls—quietly, slowly, and over time. But trust? Trust opens doors. Trust invites...
EP 180 \\ Faith Beyond Sunday: Bringing What You Believe into Your Marriage 30.10.2025 9:10
Hi friend, Faith is more than a Sunday-morning declaration—it’s a daily walk. In this episode, we unpack what “living out your faith” really means, especially within marriage. Together, we’ll explore how to bring faith from words to action—in the way we speak, forgive, and serve each other every day. If you’ve ever wondered what faith looks like in real life—not just in church, but in the quiet, o...
EP 179 \\ Who Do You Say Your Spouse Is? Seeing Each Other Through God’s Eyes in Marriage 23.10.2025 11:11
Hi friend! Have you ever noticed how the way you see your spouse shapes the way you treat them? When you focus only on their flaws, your words can become sharp and your patience thin. But when you choose to see them through God’s eyes—through His love and grace—your heart softens, and your connection deepens. In this episode, we’re asking: Who do you say your spouse is? ..............................
EP 178 \\ 5 Practical Ways to Reaffirm Love and Deepen Intimacy in Marriage 16.10.2025 9:18
Hi friend! “Do you love me?” Jesus asked Peter this question three times by the fire—not because He doubted Peter’s heart, but because He wanted Peter to say it, to reaffirm it, to make it known. In marriage, that same question can linger unspoken: Do you love me? And, more importantly, how do I know? In this episode, we explore why reaffirming love through both words and actions matters—and how s...
EP 177 \\ Are You Really Listening? How to Hear Your Spouse’s Heart 09.10.2025 9:12
Hi friend! Have you ever been in a conversation with your spouse where you walked away thinking, “They just don’t get me”? Or maybe you thought you were listening, only to realize later that you completely missed the heart of what they were really saying. Listening isn’t just about words—it’s about understanding the language of the heart. In this episode, you'll discover how to really listen to yo...
EP 176 \\ Stop Waiting: Taking Responsibility to Restore Your Marriage 02.10.2025 18:38
Hi friend! Have you ever gone through a season in marriage where things just felt… off? Maybe a little distant, a little disconnected, or just kind of stuck? If so, you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re kicking off our new Questions Jesus Asked series — exploring powerful questions from Scripture through the lens of marriage. Our first stop is John 5:6–8 (NIV), where Jesus looks at a man who ha...
EP 175 \\ 3 “Easily Overlooked” Habits Blocking a Deeper Connection in Marriage (It’s Probably Not What You Think) 25.09.2025 9:35
Hi friend, Even when there aren’t any “big” problems, couples can still feel a quiet distance. In this episode, we unpack three easily overlooked habits—certain patterns that act like barriers—that block couples from achieving a deeper connection in marriage. We’ve struggled with at least one of them ourselves, so if you recognize any of this, don’t be discouraged. Choose to take a step forward so...
EP 174 \\ How to Express Yourself in Marriage Without Causing Conflict 18.09.2025 10:36
Hi friend! Do you ever feel like when you try to share your feelings with your spouse, it doesn’t land the way you intended? Maybe you’re simply trying to resolve an issue and be honest, but instead your spouse reacts defensively, gets upset, or feels attacked. You don’t want to sweep things under the carpet—because you know that leads to resentment—but you also don’t want constant conflict. So,...
EP 173 \\ Husbands, Want to Grow Closer to Your Wife? Embrace These 3 Leadership Types 11.09.2025 14:40
Hi friend! If you’re a husband who desires to enjoy a deeper connection with his wife while also honouring God in your marriage, then this episode is for you. In this episode, I will be talking about leadership in the home, a debated topic in these modern times. Get ready to discover 3 types of leadership to embrace as a husband to improve the connection with your wife in marriage. Curious to find...
EP 172 \\ Stop Doing This One Thing If You Want a Deeper Marriage Connection 04.09.2025 15:45
Hi friend! We all know that building a thriving marriage takes effort. And when we think about strengthening our relationships, we often jump straight to the “how-to” tips — more date nights, better communication, deeper intimacy. But what if there’s something you need to stop doing first? Over the years, we’ve realized that sometimes, in order to create the deeper connection and intimacy we long...
EP 171 \\ Strengthen Your Marriage with This Simple Shift...Even If You're Low on Time! 28.08.2025 12:18
Hi friend! Feel like you’re juggling a million things—kids, work, home life—and your marriage sometimes takes the backseat? In this episode, you will discover ONE simple shift that can help strengthen your marriage starting today… even if you’re raising a family and don’t have a lot of time to spare. It's something that has helped us grow in our relationship—even while parenting three children, li...
EP 170 \\ Increased Misunderstandings in Marriage: 3 Root Causes You Might Be Overlooking (And What to Do Instead) 21.08.2025 13:23
Hi friend! Are you feeling frustrated by the growing misunderstandings in your marriage that seem to be pulling you and your spouse further apart? If so, you're not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing 3 possible reasons why these misunderstandingsq may be happening more often — and what you can do to change the narrative in your relationship. Alright, let's dig in! Interested in coaching? 2 FREE...
EP 169 \\ Feeling Unheard in Your Marriage? 2 Hidden Communication Mistakes That Could Be Blocking Real Connection 14.08.2025 11:16
Hi friend, Have you ever tried to express something important to your spouse—only to feel like your words aren’t landing? That disconnect can be incredibly frustrating, especially when all you want is to feel heard, seen, and understood by the person you love. Over the years, we've realized that sometimes it’s not just what we say—but how we say it—that either opens the door for connection or quie...
EP 168 \\ Marriage & Submission: Debunking the Lies That Divide Us 07.08.2025 17:44
Hi friend! Submission has picked up a lot of baggage over the years—and not all of it is biblical. In this episode, we’re unpacking some of the most common lies about submission in marriage, including the belief that it means passivity, weakness, or one-sided obedience. It’s time to strip away the distortions, return to Scripture, and rediscover the freedom found in God’s original design. Let’s do...
EP 167 \\ Why You Shouldn’t Wait for Your Spouse to Get On Board Before Working on Your Marriage 31.07.2025 10:57
Hi friend, We often hear that it takes two committed individuals to make a marriage work but what if we told you that it takes one courageous spouse willing to make the move towards progress to begin this process. Being a courageous spouse means choosing to partner with God and making courageous moves needed for a more loving & connected marriage…even if your spouse is not currently on board!...
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