The Mary and Jerry Podcast

On Father’s Day, Mary and Jerry reflect on lessons from fatherhood from multiple angles: memories of their own fathers and what parenting taught them. Jerry shares favorite moments with his dad at Boy Scout camp and watching him become a grandfather to Jonathan, along with family stories about fishing, tractors, and dominoes. Mary recalls square dancing with her dad at Rockville Days and being tau...

Mary and Jerry discuss how military families can prepare for deployment and readjust when a spouse returns, drawing on Jerry’s four Navy deployments and a demanding year of workups on the USS Enterprise. They emphasize getting paperwork and finances in order (will, power of attorney, SGLI, joint accounts, budgeting), having hard conversations about worst-case scenarios, and maintaining an emergenc...

Mary and Jerry answer listener questions about meeting each other’s families, blending traditions, and navigating in-laws as newlyweds. Jerry recalls being silently “glared at” by Mary’s many brothers when he picked her up in his ’66 Mustang, while Mary shares her anxious first trip to Oklahoma and meeting Jerry’s grandmother at a small farmhouse gathering where strict kitchen rules, cows, cow pie...

Every long marriage has a season where one of you is sinking and the other is staring off into the distance, completely oblivious. Today we talk about ours — and how to recognize yours before the unraveling begins. Mary used to have a recurring nightmare during the hardest years of our marriage. She was sinking in quicksand, reaching for Jerry, and the more she struggled the deeper she went. He ju...

Let’s go all the way back to the beginning — the blind date that shouldn't have worked but did. From walks along the Annapolis waterfront to chocolate milkshakes at Chick and Ruth's Deli, we share what attracted us to each other, what red flags we overlooked, and what young Mary and young Jerry didn't know about love and marriage that we wish someone had told them. If you're dating, newly engaged,...

Hallmark Christmas Movies | Mary & Jerry Podcast In this episode, Mary & Jerry lean into cozy season vibes—pajamas and all—and chat about Hallmark Christmas movies. They share why they wanted to talk about them now, after a fun surprise from this past Christmas season: their Instagram Christmas movie reviews ended up going viral. Connect with us and our podcast on Instagram @themaryandjerr...

Empty Nesters 2.0 | Mary & Jerry Podcast S3E1 Season 3 is here—and a lot has happened since you last saw us. Mary & Jerry celebrate 40 years since they met (yes, Top Gun was involved), share what it was really like having their kids and grandkids move in for nine months, and unpack Jerry’s major career change after 40 years in defense. Mary also reveals what it took to get her newest book...

Mary & Jerry share what their all time favorite movies are and the impact these movies made on their lives. They discuss movies ranging from Top Gun to The Notebook. Any guesses as to the first movies they saw in theaters? Connect with us and our podcast on Instagram @themaryandjerrypodcast Support the work of the show and get bonus content by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/...

Mary recently went to the Given Institute Conference. There, she met many young women desiring to grow in their gifts and talents and journey alongside mentors. In this episode, Mary & Jerry discuss their experience being mentors, what it means to be a mentor, and what skills a mentor should have. Find out more about the Given Institute: https://giveninstitute.com/ Here are Mary and Jerry’s Bo...

Get ready for an entire episode of the Not-So-Newlywed Game! Get to know Mary & Jerry through this fun game, as they answer questions ranging from what stresses them out to what’s an exciting thing they would hate to do to. Connect with us and our podcast on Instagram @themaryandjerrypodcast Support the work of the show and get bonus content by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com...

Mary & Jerry share about their charisms - gifts given through the grace of the Holy Spirit to represent Christ and to be a channel of God's goodness for people. They share how their individual charisms play out in their daily lives and how they complement one another in marriage. Two websites to investigate your gifts and charisms further! https://manypartsministries.com/product/charism-assess...

In this week’s episode, Mary & Jerry share about their experience with special needs parenting. They give advice, such as how to avoid the extremely high divorce rate and ways to balance and nurture your relationship with your children who do no have special needs. They also share details of the joys and hardships, how to deal with insurance, and the blessing of receiving financial help. Conne...

Today Mary & Jerry share their personal testimony to learning about the Church’s teachings on Natural Family Planning. They talk about different methods of NFP, the spirituality behind practicing NFP, and the implications that come with bringing birth control into your marriage. Couple to Couple League https://ccli.org Theology of the Body Institute https://tobinstitute.org Other resources: ht...

To entertain with a purpose is an extension of God’s love for us that we get to share with other people. Mary & Jerry share what a spirit of hospitality looks like in their home. It’s no surprise that Mary loves to entertain and Jerry would prefer a quiet evening, but together, they’ve learned to open their home and make space for friends, family, and strangers. Connect with us and our podcast...

Mary & Jerry share 10 tips and tricks to bring resilience into your marriage, including being grateful for each other (and your morning coffee!), being adaptable, and investing in quality time together. These tips will help you and your spouse come through hard times together and have a stronger relationship. Connect with us and our podcast on Instagram @themaryandjerrypodcast Support the work...

Today, Mary & Jerry are answering a question they get asked regularly - How do you cultivate a good relationship with your adult children? Not only is their son an adult, but Mary & Jerry’s friend group is full of friend’s in the same stage of life as them. So, they have some great knowledge and experience on this topic to share with their listeners. Connect with us and our podcast on Inst...

We are now a couple of weeks into Lent, so Mary & Jerry reflect about their Lenten experiences in this week’s episode. They share stories of their past Lents (both the good and the ugly) and inspire others to enter into this Lent focusing on fasting, almsgiving, and prayer. In the words of Jerry, “Lent: Live it, Learn it, Love it, Lent it.” Connect with us and our podcast on Instagram @themary...

In today’s podcast, Mary & Jerry discuss why it’s important to process your emotions, especially when going through dark and difficult times. If you’re a Mary, emotions probably come pretty naturally for you to talk about. If you’re a Jerry, talking about your emotions might take some practice. Connect with us and our podcast on Instagram @themaryandjerrypodcast Support the work of the show an...

As a “seasoned” married couple, Mary and Jerry respond to the top 10(ish) reasons why married couples struggle. Their wisdom and experience, combined with their classic jokes and story telling, make this a great episode for any married couple. Connect with us and our podcast on Instagram @themaryandjerrypodcast Support the work of the show and get bonus content by supporting us on Patreon: https:/...

We all know Mary’s love for her statement earrings and Jerry’s love for American history books. In today’s episode of the Mary & Jerry podcast, we learn about the why behind these collections. Are we surprised that Mary’s fascination for earrings started from a rebellion? Or that Jerry’s collection of history books began when he was a child? Connect with us and our podcast on Instagram @themar...

Mary & Jerry are back! They kick off Season 2 by celebrating Jerry’s birthday. Mary asks Jerry a range of questions that have him reflect on his life - including what he would tell his 25 year old self (Why didn’t he invest in Apple?!) and the hardships 2023 brought. Connect with us and our podcast on Instagram @themaryandjerrypodcast Support the work of the show and get bonus content by suppo...

In the final 2023 episode of the Mary & Jerry Podcast, they share their words of wisdom for all couples with a newborn. They give tips on how to love each other well & how to sacrifice for one another during such a new (and often chaotic) season of life. Connect with us and our podcast on Instagram @themaryandjerrypodcast Support the work of the show and get bonus content by supporting us...

It’s officially Advent and as we prepare for Christmas, Mary & Jerry share their favorite family Christmas traditions, give ideas for young families to form their own new traditions, and reminisce over Christmas memories from their time as children and as parents. And of course, they do all of this while festive in their Christmas pajamas! Connect with us and our podcast on Instagram @themarya...

In this episode of the Mary & Jerry podcast, we get a greater glimpse into the beautiful life of their daughter, Courtney. They share about Courtney’s intercession on earth and now in Heaven, a sacred Christmas tradition they created after Courtney’s passing, and the most incredible experience they had going to Lourdes with Courtney in 2000. In memory of our beloved daughter Courtney, who pass...

Over the years, Jerry has witnessed Mary’s “sisterhood” grow as more and more followers recognize her gifts of speaking and writing. At first, Jerry’s role as “insta husband” included taking photos of her in good lighting and encouraging her as she gave a talk. Now, they work side by side leading people closer to Christ through their personal instagram accounts and speaking opportunities. Connect...