The Mustard Seed Marriage Podcast

A new year often brings pressure to “do better”—especially in marriage. In this episode of The Mustard Seed Marriage Podcast, Brittanie explores how couples can experience a true fresh start rooted in grace, not unrealistic expectations. Whether last year was joyful, painful, or somewhere in between, this episode offers practical and faith-centered guidance on releasing the past, extending grace,...

New Year’s Eve Mini Episode – “Closing the Year With Gratitude & Grace” Ring in the new year with reflection, gratitude, and God-centered hope for your marriage. In this brief mini episode, Brittanie Mills invites you and your spouse to pause before the celebrations begin, reflect on what God taught you this past year, and consider how to invite Him more deeply into the year ahead. This isn’t...

Episode #51 – Christmas Eve Mini Episode: A Quiet Night, A Holy Marriage In this special Christmas Eve mini episode, Brittanie invites you into a moment of peace, reflection, and gratitude as we celebrate the eve of Christ’s birth. Together, you’ll pause to pray, breathe, and refocus your heart on the gift God has placed right beside you—your spouse. Amid the stillness and soft glow of Christmas E...

Episode #50 — Wake Up, Men: Calling Husbands Back to Leadership, Presence, and Responsibility In today’s episode of The Mustard Seed Marriage Podcast, Brittanie tackles a growing issue she sees every week in the counseling room—and one many wives are quietly carrying: the rise of male passivity in Christian marriages. From emotional disconnection to leaving the mental, spiritual, financial, and pa...

Episode #49 — “When Your Priorities Preach: God, Marriage, Family… in Order” In this powerful and Scripture-centered episode of The Mustard Seed Marriage Podcast, Brittanie Mills, LMFT, invites you into a conversation that brings clarity, conviction, and peace to one of the most misunderstood topics in Christian marriage: God’s design for priorities. Brittanie unpacks what it really means to put G...

In this episode of The Mustard Seed Marriage Podcast, Brittanie Mills, LMFT, unpacks a concept many Christian couples have heard but often misunderstand — the spiritual umbrella and God’s biblical hierarchy for the family: God → Husband → Wife → Children. Brittanie breaks down what spiritual leadership truly looks like, how husbands and wives each play a sacred role within God’s design, and how th...

In this Thanksgiving week episode, Brittanie invites couples to slow down and intentionally practice gratitude in their marriage. Together, we explore how thankfulness shapes the way we see our spouse, protects our hearts from resentment, and strengthens emotional and spiritual connection. Whether your marriage is in a sweet season or a stretching one, gratitude has the power to soften, heal, and...

Welcome Back to The Mustard Seed Marriage Podcast! In this episode, we talk about a situation many Christian wives quietly struggle with: feeling like the spiritual leader in the home. If you’ve ever felt like you’re the one praying, initiating church involvement, or trying to guide your family’s spiritual life — while longing for your husband to step in and lead — you are not alone. We’ll walk th...

Choosing a church home can be one of the most meaningful—and sometimes challenging—decisions you make as a couple. In this episode, Brittanie shares practical and prayerful ways to seek the right church together, from identifying your shared values to watching for red flags and trusting God’s guidance along the way. Whether you’re new to your area, newly married, or simply feeling unsettled where...

What happens when you and your spouse come from different church backgrounds—different traditions, worship styles, or even denominations? In this episode, Brittanie shares how Christian couples can navigate those differences with grace, respect, and unity. You’ll learn how to honor your unique faith experiences, communicate about your spiritual needs, and focus on what matters most: your shared re...

As the pumpkins appear and the fall air turns crisp, many Christian couples wonder how to approach Halloween in a way that honors their faith. In this episode, Brittanie explores practical and meaningful ways to celebrate the season without compromising your values. From hosting “Light the Night” events and sharing God’s love with neighbors, to focusing on the beauty of the harvest and reflecting...

In this heartfelt finale of The Mustard Seed Marriage Podcast, Brittanie Mills, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and follower of Christ, wraps up the series inspired by Laura Doyle’s The Empowered Wife and her Six Intimacy Skills™. Brittanie reflects on her own week of practicing gratitude and the challenges that come with applying these principles in real life, offering both honesty and enc...

In this week’s episode of The Mustard Seed Marriage Podcast, Brittanie dives into the final of Laura Doyle’s Six Intimacy Skills™—Restore Your View With Gratitude. Discover how the simple yet powerful act of focusing on what’s good in your marriage can shift your mindset, strengthen your connection, and transform your relationship from the inside out. Brittanie shares her personal experiences prac...

In this episode of The Mustard Seed Marriage Podcast, Brittanie continues the conversation on Laura Doyle’s Intimacy Skill #5: Reveal Your Heart with Vulnerability. Building on last week’s discussion, she shares personal challenges and insights from practicing vulnerability, along with practical tools to help Christian wives express their true feelings with love instead of anger. From saying “ouch...

In this heartfelt episode of The Mustard Seed Marriage Podcast, Brittanie Mills, LMFT, continues her faith-filled series on Laura Doyle’s The Empowered Wife and the Six Intimacy Skills™. Together, we explore Intimacy Skill #5: Reveal Your Heart with Vulnerability—a practice that can feel risky but opens the door to deeper connection and true intimacy in marriage. Brittanie shares her own week’s ch...

In this episode of The Mustard Seed Marriage Podcast, Brittanie unpacks Laura Doyle’s Intimacy Skill #4: Receive, Receive, Receive. Discover how learning to graciously accept compliments, gifts, help, and apologies can strengthen intimacy, inspire your husband to cherish you, and grow your own confidence. With practical examples, faith-filled encouragement, and a weekly challenge, you’ll be equipp...

In this episode of The Mustard Seed Marriage Podcast, Brittanie continues exploring Laura Doyle’s Intimacy Skill #3: Relinquish Control. Building on last week’s discussion, she shares her own struggles and growth moments with letting go of unnecessary corrections and shifting toward humility. You’ll learn the power of expressing your pure desires—clear, respectful communication that invites your h...

Control often feels like security, but in marriage it can rob us of intimacy and peace. In this episode of The Mustard Seed Marriage Podcast, therapist and host Brittanie Mills unpacks Intimacy Skill #3: Relinquish Control Of Your Man, inspired by Laura Doyle’s The Empowered Wife. Through Scripture, personal stories, and practical challenges, Brittanie explores what it looks like to release fear-d...

Respect can transform your marriage—but it’s not always easy to give. In this final episode of our three-part series on Intimacy Skill #2 from Laura Doyle’s The Empowered Wife™, Brittanie shares practical, faith-based actions you can take to restore respect in your marriage starting today. Learn how to “act as if,” offer heartfelt apologies, use powerful phrases like “Whatever you think” and “I he...

Respect is one of the most powerful gifts we can give our husbands—and one of the hardest for many of us to consistently practice. In this episode of The Mustard Seed Marriage Podcast, Brittanie continues our deep dive into Intimacy Skill #2 from Laura Doyle’s The Empowered Wife™: Restore Respect. Building on last week’s conversation, she shares a powerful perspective from The Respect Dare by Nina...

Welcome back to The Mustard Seed Marriage Podcast, where small steps of faith lead to big growth in your marriage. I'm your host, Brittanie Mills, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Christ-follower, here to walk alongside you as we strengthen our faith, our families, and our marriages—together. Today we’re continuing our series inspired by Laura Doyle’s The Empowered Wife and her Six Int...

🎙️ Episode Title: Replenish Your Spirit: Why Your Joy Matters in Marriage In this episode of The Mustard Seed Marriage Podcast, we’re kicking off a brand-new series inspired by Laura Doyle’s Six Intimacy Skills™ from The Empowered Wife. Join host Brittanie Mills, LMFT, as she explores Skill #1: Replenish Your Spirit—the essential foundation for a thriving, Christ-centered marriage. Discover: What...

In this special episode, Brittanie Mills, LMFT, opens the door to her personal life and invites you to join her on a brand new journey—walking through The Empowered Wife process by Laura Doyle, not just as a therapist, but as a wife learning and growing in real time. With honesty and vulnerability, Brittanie shares why she’s starting this process, what you can expect from this new podcast series,...

Blended doesn’t mean broken. In today’s episode, Brittanie Mills, LMFT, offers biblical encouragement, practical tools, and heartfelt support for step-parents, biological parents, and blended families navigating loyalty conflicts, co-parenting challenges, and the slow process of building trust. Whether you’re just starting your blended family journey or you’ve been on this path for years, this epi...

In this heartfelt and thoughtful episode of The Mustard Seed Marriage Podcast, host Brittanie Mills, LMFT, explores the complex and sensitive question: When is divorce OK? Through a Biblical lens and therapeutic wisdom, Brittanie unpacks what Scripture says about marriage, divorce, and the importance of safety, accountability, and grace. Whether you’re in the midst of questioning, supporting a fri...