The Grace Fueled Wife | Communication, Intimacy, Separation, Reconciliation, Christian Marriage

Are you dealing with frustration and hurt in your marriage and just don’t know HOW to be gracious? You find yourself wondering, is there  ever an instance when I don’t actually HAVE to be gracious? All these questions answered in today’s episode which is an interview I did for the Full on Purpose Podcast with Becky Williams.    I give a little bit of my story and how I learned to be a gracious wif...

Has this ever happened to you? It can be frustrating when you are upset about something but your spouse just gets mad at you as if he doesn't have any fault. What do we do in this situation? How do we 1- Prevent it 2- State our needs and interests in a way that will not cause a fight.  Let's learn to communicate more effectively!!!   Wait!!! Before you go!  Here are some ways you can work with me...

In this episode, I answer a listener’s question of how to react when her husband is communicating with her in anger. We look at 4 steps you can take to still feel seen, and heard while not engaging your husband in the fight he’s (unconsciously?) looking for.    Wait!!! Before you go!  Here are some ways you can work with me or become a part of my community!   Work with me: The Grace Fueled Marriag...

In this episode we will talk about three steps to fixing your marriage that are included in the Grace Fueled Marriage Method 1- The Routine  2- The Root 3- The Roadmap   Wait!!! Before you go!  Here are some ways you can work with me or become a part of my community!   Work with me: The Grace Fueled Marriage Method: https://gracefueledmarriagemethod.com Not ready to work with me yet? Feel free to...

When we’re angry and frustrated in marriage it may be difficult to find the motivation to fight for it and continue. We may find ourselves frustrated when we feel that we’re the only ones who are doing the work. Learn to find the RESOLVE to work on your marriage despite the difficulty you may be feeling in it.    Wait!!! Before you go!  Here are some ways you can work with me or become a part of m...

Do you feel alone in your marriage? Does your husband refuse to participate? Perhaps he won't go to counseling, church, or family events. Do you feel like roommates rather than soulmates? Two people who do life together but he doesn't want to connect?   Well then - this is the episode for you! Listen in while we learn to fight for our marriage when it seems we are the only one in the relationship...

Have you lost yourself in your marriage? Do you find yourself waiting on your husband to make plans for the weekend? Do you spend so much time catering to his needs that you find yourself without time to do anything for yourself? Do you find yourself resentful of your husband’s freedom saying things like “I wish I was able to do that with my day” Have you forgotten who you are in your efforts to b...

L.A.S.T. is my proven 4 step method to stopping an argument before it starts. If you want a healthier marriage without all the silly arguments, tune in!!!! In this episode, we learn how to make our marriages L.A.S.T. by    L: Leading with the Apology - A: Asking not to be interrupted - S: Stating our request and T: Telling him we love him    This formula may not solve all the problems in your marr...

The book Love and Respect by Dr. Emmerson Eggerich can be both transformative and controversial. I found its principles to be really helpful for me on my journey yet have found that SO MANY WOMEN take issue with the way it's written.  Understandably so, It's hard to hear from a MAN who has never been married to a difficult man that he MUST respect his spouse. Then again, we've never been married t...

In almost every episode I give a disclaimer about how this info doesn’t apply if you are in an abusive relationship. I talk about how you should first focus on getting yourself safe, then if you feel led working on that marriage from a safe place. Unfortunately, abuse can come in many forms and when that abuse is not physical, it can leave the abused person confused.    In today’s episode, my frie...

Are you married to an unbelieving husband? This is what scripture says about it... How can you honor God AND your husband at this time?    When we are married to an unbelieving husband, or even a husband who is a believer but is currently far from God in their walk, we can have the tendency to want to jump in and fix or change the situation. Here are some alternate actions we can take to honor you...

Are tired of being a mind reader? Do you feel like “he should have known”? Are you frustrated that your husband hasn’t done the things you expect of him? In this episode, we explore “The Script” and what to do when our husbands are not living up to our expectations.    Wait!!! Before you go! Are you new around here and want to know more about me? Here are some ways you can work with me or become a...

This topic came from several different posts I've read from wives saying how they’ve tried everything even counseling but their husband continues to be controlling, watch porn or even over-spend while they expect their wives to pick up the slack.  These women are desperate and frustrated. The common theme I see that they have little to NO boundaries.   In this episode you will learn: 5:05 Why are...

We all have seasons of darkness or uncertainty. You are NOT alone. This is an encouragement for just one of those times.    Are you new here and want to know more about me?    For more: join me in The Grace Fueled Wives Club on FB! https://www.facebook.com/groups/GraceFueledWifeCommunity/     Reach out to me directly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegracefueledwife     Become an Insider!...

Now that we have heard about how God redeemed this marriage, Lindsay and I have a candid discussion on fighting over finances, a passive income strategy without an MLM, and how to build generational wealth for your family through real estate.   What you will learn: 4:12 Why do couples fight over finances? 6:22 What was the biggest growth point in the area of marital finances? 8:10 How can you achi...

This episode started out as a teaching on smart financial investments as a couple, then towards the end, the Holy Spirt had our guest reveal her testimony of how God redeemed her marriage BEFORE he made this couple's financial dreams of owning a log cabin in the woods come true.   Now, this episode is a 2 part series and in part one, we listen to our guest share her story of the power of God’s red...

Mastering the art of an apology can lead to overall feelings of healthy communication. One of the most frustrating feelings in a marriage or disagreement in any relationship is the thought of an insincere apology. In his book “When Sorry isn’t enough” Gary Chapman teaches his finding’s on different apology languages and how adding certain components to your apology can help the offended party feel...

In this episode, Restored2More ministry takes us through their healing journey and how God helped redeem their marriage from infidelity and porn. They discuss how to rebuild trust in the marriage after the betrayal and give us a story of hope.   Clinton and Charity Munoz created a ministry called Restored 2 More. It birthed from their own story of dealing with healing and restoration after walking...

Grace can be an esoteric word that we don’t really understand. Like, the word love, grace can be a word that we have trouble practicing, grasping, or even putting into practice. In this episode, we learn what it means to be a Grace Fueled Wife and how we can apply this to our lives.   For more: join me in The Grace Fueled Wives Club on FB! https://www.facebook.com/groups/GraceFueledWifeCommunity/...

Every marriage has had the experience where the couple isn’t on the same page. This often causes disagreements and strife. Well, how do you move forward in achieving your well-laid 2021 goals if you aren’t in agreement on those goals? This episode gives six steps to stay S.T.R.O.N.G. in your marriage during those times.     For more live train, join me in The Grace Fueled Wives Club on FB! https:/...

Every year I take some time to plan my goals and dreams for the upcoming year, and while I may not have achieved EVERYTHING I wanted - hello global pandemic! I have gotten so much further than I was.   In this episode, we take some time to think about our dreams for the new year, break down a step-by-step way to accomplish them, AND learn what we should do if we aren’t really hearing from God on t...

Understanding what motivates us to do what we do can bring transformation to our marriage. It can give us that little bit of extra understanding and grace we need to from a place of fighting and bitterness to understanding and love.  In this episode, life coach Stephani Cook teaches us the basics of the Enneagram as a tool for understanding not only our motivations but also our spouses.   If you w...

Many of us may have grown up with a completely different view of needs vs. wants than I teach in this episode. In it, we explore Maslow’s hierarchy of needs to identify and unmet needs we or our spouses might have. We then learn how ensuring those needs are met can greatly transform our marriage.   Here are some of the goodies I promised in the episode!!!     Your Coupon code for $10 off at Horati...

The demands of life can take a toll, causing us to neglect our self-care, gain weight or simply become emotionally unhealthy. What should we do when our husbands seem to unattracted to us when this happens? He married me for better or worse, right?   In this episode, we did into those burning questions! Let me know your thoughts on the issue in our FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GraceFu...

Strong-willed women like us sometimes struggle with the idea of biblical leadership or our place in the world. This week’s guest, Rose Ore Owner of Global Rose Media and founder of the Latina Leaders Leaving a Legacy ministry talks to us about what it means to leave a legacy, the true effects of divorce, and how we can navigate biblical leadership as a strong-willed woman.   If you were inspired b...