Red Truck Marriage

Send a text Do you want to lift your marriage to new heights of connection, partnership, and joy? To do this you will need something reliable, strong, permanently fixed, and that will pass the test of time! This is especially the case when life circumstances do all they can to distract and discourage a strong marriage.      Today we discuss what we call the Four Pillars of a Strong Marriage. These...

Send a text There are some clothes you should never take off, especially when you are with your spouse! Hold on- We're not down on physical intimacy! We're talking about not taking off the clothes described in the New Testament. These clothes are ones that "give life" to your spouse (and should be worn at all times) and are meant for those of us who want a marriage full of joy....

Send a text We believe resentment toward your spouse is the #1 Intimacy Killer! Guess what?... Nobody is exempt from it! The feeling of resentment is part of the human experience in relationships.  And it doesn't have to hijack your connection with your spouse! In fact, you will discover today that there is an "upside" to resentment. Today we talk about proven and practical strategi...

Send a text Do you ever wonder why stress in your life will eventually show up as conflict in your marriage? We have seen this play out with couples many times over the years. It’s even in our story! This episode is Part 2 of how to break free of the powerful and destructive Life Stress - Marital Conflict - Emotional Disconnect - Self Protection cycle. Today we talk about what we believe is the mo...

Send a text Do you ever wonder why stress in your life will eventually show up as conflict in your marriage? We have heard this story with couples many times over the years. It’s even in our story! Today we talk about the difficult cycle of Life Stress - Marital Conflict - Emotional Disconnect - Self Protection     Couples who aren't aware or stay in this cycle will develop habits that are de...

Send a text This week we talk about perhaps one of the most important topics in marriage... The Power of Words! The words we speak have the power to Build Intimacy or Take Intimacy away. We give examples of how to be more intentional in your marriage to be that person who "breathes life" into your spouse's spirit. We also discuss why it can be difficult to both give and receive word...

Send a text We all said, "I do" with the hopes and dreams that our marriages would be different than any relationship we ever had. We wanted a relationship full of connection, joy, trust, and romance; one to truly call sacred. Today we talk about how confession/apology and forgiveness are the keys to making your marriage that sacred place you call "home." What does it mean to s...

Send a text This episode begins with a story of our 20-something-year-old daughter (at the time) joining us for dinner, and out of the blue she asked... "How do you do it?" It wasn't a question about, you know, how we " do it ." It was more personal than that! It was about how in the midst of our imperfections we still remain friends. Her question was really about how we c...

Send a text So what is the #1 issue that keeps us from living our best life now? We believe it is the narrative that we are somehow not enough. Most (if not all) difficulties in relationship to yourself and others are rooted in this subtle and destructive narrative. Today, we talk about how to be free from this way of living. We call this episode ALL INCLUSIVE because everyone must learn to naviga...

Send a text The "Sacred" are those things we experience that make us more aligned with God's Best for our lives. Today, we talk about how to protect our spouse's "Sacred Time." If you are a couple with children or living a life of busyness, this episode is totally for you! So let's get started! Call To ACTION Any real change requires a call to action. So here are...

Send a text Are you interested in knowing how to become a thriving couple? If so, welcome to the Red Truck Marriage podcast! Today, we will talk about the Top 4 Things Thriving Couples Do . We will also describe what thriving couples look like. We believe our description will surprise you!  So let's get started! Call To ACTION Any real change requires a call to action. So here are a few thing...

Send a text In today's episode we talk with Navy Seal, Capt. Lance Bach (Ret.) about how to navigate this current pandemic, why we should be vulnerable in marriage, ways to transform fear, what it means to include God in the mundane areas of life, and a whole host of other real-life topics. Lance even speaks of his struggles to reconnect with his wife, Gina, after deployments.  One thing is f...

Send a text Has this current chapter of your life thrown you completely outside your Comfort Zone? If you are like the rest of humanity, the answer is "yes!" Although our world is changing right now by the minute, there is great hope during this time. Are you ready for a new perspective that will bear fruit for the rest of your life? One that you can give away to everyone you love? If so...

Send a text Are you like the rest of us right now who have moments of fear or anxiety in our daily lives? Is it possible to actually feel empowered in a world of uncertainty? We believe the answer is "yes!" In the words of Jesus... ... "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart (have courage)! I have overcome the world."   Today, we will talk about what it means to &q...

Send a text Do you ever have difficulty remaining strong in the midst of hardship? Perhaps you feel discouraged, disempowered, afraid, or anxious? If so, welcome to the Red Truck Marriage podcast! Today, we will talk about the Top 5 Ways to Be Strong in A World of Uncertainty. We believe this episode will inspire you to STAND STRONG during difficult life situations. Much of the content we will sha...

Send a text Does writing a Love Letter to your spouse seem like something only for newlyweds? Perhaps you think that your husband or wife already knows your love for him or her. Or maybe you think there is nothing you could possibly put on paper that would have a lasting impact. If so, welcome to the Red Truck Marriage podcast! Today, we will talk about how to write the “perfect” love letter for y...

Send a text Have you ever been "stuck" in some area of your life that has brought significant pain? Perhaps there are areas in your marriage, business, or even inner-life that you know needs to change. If so, welcome to the Red Truck Marriage podcast! Today, we will talk about those things that keep us stuck, and how to make real changes that matter. This episode is loaded with powerful...

Send a text This episode is Part 2 of the Top 5 Tips for How to Have Great Communication in Marriage. We will give you some of our best content on the topic of creating great communication in marriage. You will learn how to avoid those moments of high negative emotions and the disconnect that follows. We have all been there! Sit back and learn how to change those negative experiences into a greate...

Send a text This episode is Part 1 of the Top 5 Tips for How to Have Great Communication in Marriage. Have you ever left a conversation with your spouse feeling even more upset, discouraged, and disconnected? If so, join the club! This episode is loaded with strategies to help you turn those negative experiences into a true sense of connection!   Great communication results in a great sense of con...

Send a text This episode is Part 2 of How To Manage Your Emotions In Marriage. It's all about how to live the "empowered life" in relationship with yourself, your spouse, your children, and your friends! As you know, we all have our moments in marriage when it seems almost impossible to get unstuck in negative emotions such as guilt, shame, anxiety, resentment, and fear (to name a f...

Send a text How To Manage Your Emotions In Marriage   This episode delivers the absolute #1 tool for living the "empowered life" in relationship with yourself, your spouse, your children, and your friends! Of all the shows we will do, the How To Manage Your Emotions In Marriage will be the one you go back to hear again. It’s a treasure! Not because we are so great, but because it is load...

Send a text Welcome to the Red Truck Marriage Podcast! In this short episode we will share a bit about who we are and the story behind the name, Red Truck Marriage.