Red Truck Marriage

Send a text If you’ve been married for a while, you have experienced those seasons in your marriage when it seems the emotional or physical juices aren’t exactly flowing. Perhaps there are some obvious reasons that you can identify or maybe not… all you know is, as a couple, you feel like you’re living out your marriage in a desert with no idea of how to change it!   If that describes your marriag...

Send a text Have you ever tried to address a conflict within your marriage, but resorted to trying desperately to change your spouse? Or perhaps a better question... have you ever felt frustrated, hopeless, or even angry because your spouse won't do or act in a way that seems so right or logical to you? My guess is yes! We have all been guilty of trying to do the impossible... change somethin...

Send a text If you are like most people, the feeling of stress or anxiety is at full strength this time of year. For many couples, their children are starting back to school, fall sports are in high gear, and our world continues to struggle through health, political, and social crises. We know this for sure... when stress is high, marriages are impacted! But guess what... we all have the ability t...

Send a text We often say at the end of each episode that it's not good to navigate marriage alone . This wisdom is the driving force behind the Red Truck Marriage podcast! Our belief is that great marriages are developed in the context of a great community!  Today we talk about a dream of ours that has finally come to pass... It's the Red Truck Marriage Mastermind Group ! We have always...

Send a text Is there room in your marriage for transformation? By transformation, we mean remarkable improvement in the emotional, spiritual, and physical connection with your spouse. Great communication is the pathway to having such transformation. Today we talk with personal development experts, Wyman and Rosemary Winbush. The Winbushes have a heart for helping people discover what it means to l...

Send a text One of the most powerful and meaningful gifts a spouse can give their partner is affirmations . That's right! The authentic spoken word is food for the soul! The question is... how do I affirm or build my spouse up in such a way that truly matters? Today we talk about three principles of affirmation that will over time create a sacred space in your spouse's heart that will fe...

Send a text So have you ever been faced with the decision to bring love or kindness to your spouse when you really didn't feel like it? It’s usually during those times when you don't particularly feel all that connected, or you feel tired or frustrated with the person you said "I Do" to. The dilemma comes when you know in your heart that the right thing is to bring LOVE & K...

Send a text No matter how strong your marriage is, there will always be times of feeling an emotional, spiritual, or physical disconnect. Those are the times when you realize you are just going through the motions as a couple, or "doing life" alone. If this is your story, you can take action... there is hope for even the most disconnected couple. The key is having a desire to change the...

Send a text Do you really know or have you ever asked what your spouse's Life Dreams are? How would your marriage be impacted if both of you became each other's Biggest Fan, a fan who not only cheers the other on... but one who also comes down from the stands and participates in helping each other be successful?! Setting your spouse and marriage up for success requires conversation and a...

Send a text Would you like to be at a place in your marriage where you or your spouse are able to manage emotions even if the other struggles to do so? That is... a person who stays in "your own shoes?" Most of us want to be that person who is able to maintain our sense of self, even when our spouse is "off track" emotionally. We don't want to follow our spouse deep into t...

Send a text So how is it that we can work so hard on changing something about our behavior, start having success, then all of a sudden the "old' behavior comes back and impacts our relationships negatively? Well that my friend is called the "TWITCH!" Most married couples have experienced setbacks (twitches) in their marriage without a moment's notice. The key is learning h...

Send a text Does the topic of money bring joy and peace in your marriage, or does it generate fear and anxiety? Most likely, we all have our stories that would include all of the above! Do couples with an abundance of money feel more joy? Is it a good idea for you to talk about family finances with your children? How has your family of origin shaped how you think about money? Today we talk about t...

Send a text The Red Truck Marriage community is growing by the minute, and we think we know why! Couples are hungry for a marriage full of grace, truth, compassion, forgiveness, intimacy, and friendship. It is such an honor to inspire and equip couples to drive that "Red Truck" in their marriages! So what exactly does it mean to drive such a truck in your marriage? You're about to f...

Send a text We are very grateful to have thousands of downloads that expand 6 continents. What do we think is the common thread with all of our listeners? They are all seeking to become more intimate in their marriages. This could be the most important episode regarding intimacy in marriage so far!   Today we tell a story of a couple who want a level of intimacy that makes their relationship feel...

Send a text We have all felt the emotional divide that hurt and anger can cause in our marriage. If left unattended, the divide can create habits of existing that don't just fade away! We are left feeling betrayed, hurt, alone, resentful, and dismayed. So what is the antidote? It's what author Philip Yancey calls "the Last Best Word"... GRACE! Today we talk about Grace and Forg...

Send a text Very few things could be more difficult than watching your child or teenager fight to maintain a strong sense of worth or confidence when the world seems to hijack it.  As parents, there are things you can do to help your child hold firm to the very foundation that brings strength, power, courage, and the fortitude to live out God's best in their lives!  Today we will give you som...

Send a text So what about the word Courageous? The root word, courage means heart... It takes a boatload of HEART to be an effective parent! Parenting can be a major source of joy and conflict in marriage. At times, we frequently second-guess if our parenting will make our children the best version of themselves. The stakes seem high! It's never a question of whether or not you love your chil...

Send a text Are you interested in bringing out the best in your spouse and  giving your best to your spouse? If so, this episode of the Red Truck Marriage podcast is for you! Today we are joined by our dear friends Tony and Trisha Vismor talking about ways to do just that! Tony is the Senior Pastor (our pastor) of Grace Fellowship Church near Athens, Georgia. He and his wife, Trisha, are huge fans...

Send a text We have all been in conversations with our spouse when we later thought... "I wish I hadn't said that!" or "I wish I could take back those words!" We are now left with hurt, disconnection, and all the other emotional "wreckage" that follows. So how do you stop the bus from going too far down that road of destructive conversation in your marriage?  We...

Send a text None of us said to our soon-to-be spouse... "I've got an idea, let's get married and wreck all this romance we are enjoying!" What we said was... "Let's get married and do this together for the rest of our lives!" So what happened? Day-to-day life came our way and hijacked life as we knew it. The question now is... How do we respond in such a way that...

Send a text Are you like many others who know the destructive power that clutter and chaos can have on marriages and families? You know...the struggle of managing work and family, or when there doesn't seem to be enough time in the day to care for yourself, your children, let alone your marriage? If this is all or part of your story, we are thrilled that you are joining us! Today we will give...

Send a text Have you ever "rocked out" dancing to a song without really knowing the lyrics? If your answer is "yes," you aren't alone! Today we unpack the lyrics of one of the most insightful songs on marriage we have ever heard or danced to.  If you have never considered your marriage as a form of dance, you probably will after this episode! Singer-Songwriter, Andrew Pete...

Send a text Happy New Year! Although January is the month for celebrating new beginnings, the truth is our stories don't start over. They go on with all the twists and turns (plots) of any truly authentic human story... just as it should be! Today we discuss the Power of Your Marriage Story. You will hear how the "Great Author" (God) writes our marriage story, but invites us to co-a...

Send a text It's New Year's Eve, and we are producing an episode that we believe is so fitting for this time of year! As you know, our desire is for couples to learn new ways to live out God's best in marriage. We believe it begins with asking great questions that provide a window to see the mind and heart of your spouse!      Today we discuss 5 Questions To Know Your Spouse More De...

Send a text Do you ever have those days or even seasons when you're not feeling much "In-Love" with your spouse? Of course you do! The question is... What do you do about it?  One thing is for sure, DON'T Panic or Settle for Less than God’s Best!    Today we discuss how couples can navigate those times when life circumstances seem to hijack all the emotional, spiritual, and sex...