The VowsToKeep Marriage Podcast

Worth in Christ in a Self-Esteem Culture (Part 1) :: [Ep. 106] This week, VowsToKeep dives into a 2-part series on Self-Worth where David & Tracy present us with a Godly view of ourselves and sift through the messages of the world - letting the lies fall through the cracks.  They define and compare self-esteem/selfishness/worth/identity/pride/confidence and look closely at how an accurate view...

How to Help a Hurting Marriage: Legacy (Part 13) :: [Ep. 105] It’s a forgone conclusion that you will leave a legacy. ALL of us will leave behind something for the generation after us – good or bad. Not a legacy made of money but a spiritual legacy that starts with you . This week on VowsToKeep, David and Tracy are wrapping up a 13-week series – How to Help a Hurting Marriage and they are diving i...

How to Help a Hurting Marriage: Intimacy (Part 12) :: [Ep. 104] Are you happy with where things are at sexually in your marriage? Or is this a struggle within your marriage? On this VowsToKeep Podcast episode, David & Tracy want to equip you with God's Word when addressing issues of intimacy, discuss why God even created this often fought about issue in marriage, and understand the barrie...

How to Help a Hurting Marriage: Parenting (Part 11) :: [Ep. 103] Parenting and issues related to parenting can deeply DIVIDE a marriage.  Anything from we don’t agree on how to parent OR we’re struggling to keep our marriage strong through the ups and downs of parenting OR our priorities are off and we aren’t making time for our marriage anymore. Listen this week on VowsToKeep  as David and Tracy...

How to Help a Hurting Marriage: I Want Out (Part 10) :: [Ep. 102] What do we do when we feel that all hope is gone in regards to our marriage? What do we do when it seems that our marriage is over? This week, VowsToKeep continues their series, How to Help a Hurting Marriage and David & Tracy tackle this hard topic. They highlight truths that might be ignored and lies that might be believed as...

How To Help A Hurting Marriage: Finances (Part 9) :: [Ep. 101] Money and finances always seem to be a hot button among couples in marriage. Many couples find themselves in a heated argument that they never planned on – all because they attempted the money talk. Have you been there?  Well, there is HOPE! There is a way to approach this topic peaceably and effectively.  This week, VowsToKeep is tack...

How to Help a Hurting Marriage: Reconciliation (Part 8) :: [Ep. 100] You probably already know this but you are married to a sinner…and so are they. The consequence of being married to a sinner can sometimes bring hurt and hard situations that require reconciliation to move forward. But reconciling and forgiving can be hard to achieve when greatly sinned against. This week on VowsToKeep, David and...

How to Help A Hurting Marriage: Roles (Part 7) :: [Ep. 99] Do you understand your God given role as a husband? Do you understand your God given role as a wife? In God’s unmatchable wisdom, he has called the husband and the wife to different but equally vital, important roles. VowsToKeep dives into this hard but important topic of roles within marriage in their How to Help a Hurting Marriage series...

How to Help a Hurting Marriage: Boundaries & Accountability (Part 6) :: [Ep. 98] Did you know that boundaries and accountability are essential components to a healthy marriage? These things help us to stay on course for the mission of our life and marriage. This week, VowsToKeep continues the series, How to Help a Hurting Marriage, and they are focusing on Boundaries & Accountability. Davi...

How to Help a Hurting Marriage: Forgiveness (Part 5) :: [Ep. 97] We can’t deny sin is part of our lives and it’s often undeniable that our spouse is in sin because we can feel its effects. And our spouse can feel the effects of our sin, as well. Sin separates. It damages. It breaks trust. Every one of us will be sinned against – we should expect it. So we all should know how to respond when sinned...

How to Help a Hurting Marriage: Idols of the Heart (Part 4) :: [Ep. 96] When something is valuable, we guard it. We protect it. Your heart is something of huge value and God says guard it!  If we are not on guard or careful, it is so easy to let things, other than God, become our priority and focus. When we have things in our life that have taken God's place and have let things rule us other...

How to Help a Hurting Marriage: Spiritual Condition (Part 3) :: [Ep. 95] Could you run an actual marathon today?  For most, the answer is NO! Daily conditioning is essential to adequately run and even train others for a marathon. A person’s spiritual walk is the same – maturity CANNOT be obtained without conditioning. Tune in to VowsToKeep's Part 3 of the How to Help A Hurting Marriage series...

How to Help a Hurting Marriage: Purpose (Part 2) :: [Ep. 94] Are you witnessing a close friend’s marriage up in flames and feeling completely uncertain of how to help? Join VowsToKeep for Part 2 of the How to Help a Hurting Marriage series. David & Tracy remind us the true purpose of marriage, offer clarity on what to focus on first and what the foundational essentials must be to truly offer e...

How to Help A Hurting Marriage: Intro (Part 1) :: [Ep. 93] Ever had a moment where a friend, family member, or co-worker confessed that their marriage was in shambles? And in that moment, you had NO clue what to say to help? If so, we have a new series, How to Help a Hurting Marriage, from VowsToKeep, just for you. In this series, David & Tracy, teach practical steps you can take to not only p...

Legacy, Good or Bad :: [Ep. 92] What is your legacy? What will be said of you? Legacy requires intentionality and hard work. And whether good or bad, it will be passed down to the generations that follow. This week, David & Tracy dive into this topic. They discuss the world’s view of legacy compared to God’s intention and design for legacy. And offer biblical guidance on how to intentionally l...

How to Practically Apply the Bible to Marriage: The Parables of Jesus (Part 11) :: [Ep. 91] Is it hard or easy to see your spouse's weaknesses or flaws? For most, it's very easy to see a spouse's weakness(es). And for most, the enemy effectively uses this clear view of weakness to chip away at the marital foundation and relationship.  Often times, this blinds us to see our own short...

How to Practically Apply the Bible to Marriage: The Miracles of Jesus (Part 10) :: [Ep. 90] Is your marriage hurting or broken? When was the last time you looked for a miracle? Sometimes we forget who the source of healing is. This week on VowsToKeep, David and Tracy dive into some of the miracles of Jesus. They emphasize how obedience and faith provide the channel for God’s healing power and pres...

How to Practically Apply the Bible to Marriage: The Parable of the Sower (Part 9) :: [Ep. 89] What does the soil in your marriage look like? If you dig below the surface, do you quickly find rocks of independence, disrespect or dishonesty? Do you have weeds of bitterness and unforgiveness in your marriage? This week, David and Tracy continue their Bible for Marriage series, focusing on The Parable...

How to Practically Apply the Bible to Marriage: I AM Statements of Jesus (Part 8) :: [Ep. 88] Jesus proclaims, “I AM the good shepherd.” This statement has many underlying promises if we choose to trust and follow his lead. But there is an enemy who is desperately trying to tempt us to step away from the good shepherd and what He has in store for us. This week on VowsToKeep, David & Tracy cont...

How to Practically Apply the Bible to Marriage: I AM Statements of Jesus (Part 7) :: [Ep. 87] Do you feel like you have been spinning your wheels in marriage? Or do you feel robbed by the enemy, or abandoned by the things you put your trust in? If so, this week’s VowsToKeep episode is for you.  David & Tracy continue Part 7 of their Bible for Marriage series. This week’s episode specifically f...

How to Practically Apply the Bible to Marriage: The 10 Commandments (Part 6) :: [Ep. 86] This week, David & Tracy wrap up their study on the 10 Commandments, covering commandments like Thou shall not murder, Thou shall not commit adultery, Thou shall not steal, and so on. At first glance, most might feel they have easily fulfilled these commands when it comes to their marriage, but the enemy i...

How to Practically Apply the Bible to Marriage: The 10 Commandments (Part 5) :: [Ep. 85] The 10 Commandments are vital to a healthy marriage. Not only because they offer guidance on how to live but also because they help make us aware of our need for a Savior due to our inability to keep the law perfectly. By fixing our eyes on Jesus, our Savior, we receive freedom. This freedom benefits not only...

How to Practically Apply the Bible to Marriage: The 10 Commandments (Part 4) :: [Ep. 84] Have you ever read through the 10 Commandments and immediately thought, “Wow! This is great marriage advice!”? For most people, the answer is probably no! In this week’s episode for VowToKeep, David & Tracy dive into how the 10 Commandments prove to be vital marriage advice and they shed light on how to pr...

How to Practically Apply the Bible to Marriage: The Sermon on the Mount (Part 3) :: [Ep. 83] Throughout His earthly ministry, Jesus teaches us about His backwards Kingdom. His economy. Things that didn’t and still don’t seem to make sense to us. What came out of His mouth floored those who were listening. He said shocking things like: The last shall be first, and the first will be last. Serve to l...

How to Practically Apply the Bible to Marriage: The Lord's Prayer (Part 2) :: [Ep. 82] Have you ever wondered HOW do I pray or have you asked yourself: Am I getting this right? Does God even hear me? And why am I praying if God already knows everything? It’s hesitations like these that keep us from not only growing in our relationship with God BUT they can also keep us from praying out loud w...