The VowsToKeep Marriage Podcast

Made to Give Away :: [Ep. 56] We’ve got the wife, the husband, the degree, the job, the 2.5 kids, the house on the hill. We wear the coach hat, the chef hat, the decorator hat, the elder or worship leader hat…. the fill in the blank hat. We’ve got it all. If that’s you and you’re still coming up short at the end of the day , you’re really asking the same question : why am I here? And what’s this a...

In-Laws! A God-Honoring Approach (Part 1) :: [Ep. 54] Todays subject is a real hot topic and we’ll be taking it in 2 chunks:   First, for the newlywed couple who is just coming to grips with the In-Law relationship. Second, for the married couple who has been dealing with In-Law challenges for a while now. Next episode, we'll come at this topic from the other direction...if YOU'RE the Mo...

In-Laws! A God-Honoring Approach (Part 2) :: [Ep. 55] It can feel like a tricky balance to let your adult child "leave" you and "cleave" to their spouse, especially when they aren't making the best of decisions. Let's look into God's Word together and understand our role as In-Laws, the way God designed that relationship to be. Find more at www.vowstokeep.com! Su...

How to Have a Blessed Marriage: The Beatitudes :: [Ep. 53] Blessings are a result - not a condition. In the Beatitudes, we are forced to assess what we pursue, what we worship, what we believe and how it’s lived out in our lives on a practical level.  Thankfully, God has set us up for success to be blessed! Join us, David and Tracy Sellars, as we unpack the Beatitudes on VowsToKeep Radio! For more...

Marriage Myths You Didn't Know You Were Believing (Part 4) :: [Ep. 52] Every wrong action starts by believing a lie... Myth: Our kids’ needs have to come first.  Myth: We may be miserable with each other but we need to stick it out - till the kids are gone. Rather than considering ending your marriage or just sticking it out - RESTORE YOUR MARRIAGE! Join us, David and Tracy Sellars, on VowsTo...

Marriage Myths You Didn't Know You Were Believing (Part 3) :: [Ep. 51] Marriage should be 50/50 right? If I marry the right person, I should always feel in love with them, right?  Join David and Tracy Sellars on VowsToKeep Radio as they explore these and other marriage myths in Part 3 of the Marriage Myths Series. Support the show For episode transcripts, click HERE . For more marriage encour...

Marriage Myths You Didn't Know You Were Believing (Part 2) :: [Ep. 50] Myths cost our marriages deeply if we fall for them - - you might be poisoning your marriage and not even knowing it. Join David and Tracy Sellars on VowsToKeep Radio in Part 2 of this series, Marriage Myths  – to re-evaluate your expectations, looking for the lies we believe and how they block the marriage mission God has...

Marriage Myths You Didn't Know You Were Believing (Part 1) :: [Ep. 49] It’s never free to believe a lie. We’ve all believed a myth about Marriage at one time or another and these lies cost our marriages deeply if we fall for them.  Have you ever wondered why marriage takes all the fun out of a relationship or if you married the wrong person?  Join David and Tracy Sellars on VowsToKeep Radio t...

Powerful Pursuit: Meeting Your Spouse's Needs (Part 6) :: [Ep. 48] Have you ever wondered how to balance meeting your spouse’s needs vs. giving them what they want?  This week on VowsToKeep Radio join David and Tracy Sellars as they wrap up the 6-week series, Powerful Pursuit – by learning how when we focus our efforts toward our spouse’s heart, we will find ourselves in Powerful Pursuit and...

Powerful Pursuit: Urgent vs. Important – Whats Winning in Your Marriage?  (Part 5) :: [Ep. 47] Your marriage is in a contest battle between the urgent vs. the important. What would you say is winning at the moment?    Join David and Tracy Sellars on VowsToKeep Radio in Part 5 of this 6-week series, Powerful Pursuit – to re-evaluate your priorities so your marriage can reflect the mission God has g...

Powerful Pursuit: Why Your Spouse Should Be Your Best Friend (Part 4) :: [Ep. 46] If you aren’t striving to be your spouse’s closest friend, you may have lost sight of your value in their life. Boiled down to the basics, friendship is discipleship and God has graciously given us marriage to live out this key role in each other’s lives.  Learn how to cultivate a strong friendship in your marriage a...

Powerful Pursuit: What Paradise Are You Pursuing? (Part 3) :: [Ep. 45] Have you ever had these thoughts...Did I marry the wrong person? Did I miss God’s will for my life? If you’ve been married for more than about 2 weeks, you’re well aware that you married a sinner and the fairytale is a charade.    If you’re still looking for your happily ever after, join David and Tracy Sellars on VowsToKeep Ra...

Powerful Pursuit: Go From Observer to Champion (Part 2) :: [Ep. 44] YOU’VE BEEN SITTING ON THE SIDELINES IN YOUR MARRIAGE FOR TOO LONG AND YOU’RE READY TO GET BACK TO BEING IN LOVE. BEING INVESTED. BEING YOUR SPOUSE’S BIGGEST CHAMPION. YOU’VE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE. The “WE” or “US” of marriage slowly over time can turn to the “I” or “Me” and “MY”. Sometimes the "WE" can even become the...

Powerful Pursuit: Why You Should Be Pursuing Your Spouse (Part 1) :: [Ep. 43] We're David and Tracy, and we're married too. We're in the thick of the SAME things you and your spouse are going through. Too much talk about the details of the day... Not enough talk about what really matters. You're ready to stop being roommates and get back to being in love... You've come to...

Never Let Them Know How Much It Cost You :: [Ep.42] I neutralize my gift by letting my spouse know how much it cost me. We’re not losing a part of ourselves when we give without complaint or expecting anything back. That’s a lie from the world. The truth from God’s Word is when you love like He loves, you come out on the winning side. Nothing lost. Everything gained. You don’t lose your identity w...

How To Take Action Against Depression In Your Marriage (Part 2) :: [Ep. 41] For more, visit www.vowstokeep.com. Support the show For episode transcripts, click HERE . For more marriage encouragement, visit: www. VowsToKeep.com | V2K Blog | Marriage Counseling | Insta | FB Apple Podcast listener? Would you consider leaving us a review, as this helps more couple's to find our resources?! Leave...

How To Take Action Against Depression In Your Marriage (Part 1) :: [Ep. 40] For more, visit www.vowstokeep.com!  Support the show For episode transcripts, click HERE . For more marriage encouragement, visit: www. VowsToKeep.com | V2K Blog | Marriage Counseling | Insta | FB Apple Podcast listener? Would you consider leaving us a review, as this helps more couple's to find our resources?! Leave...

How to Not Let Resentment Poison Your Marriage :: [Ep. 39] Is RESENTMENT present in your marriage? When pastors and counselors (and radio broadcasters, like us) talk about unforgiveness, we hit the big stuff - infidelity, deep hurts, past sins that really rocked the marriage boat. We talk about how to trust again, how to forgive and move on from what's happened. What doesn’t get talked about...

How to Surrender Your Marriage :: [Ep. 38] What is surrender in marriage, and what is it not? Do you even need to surrender your marriage?  You most likely clicked on this broadcast for one of three reasons. 1) This is a new thought to you, you’ve never considered applying surrender to your marriages or even what it means and you're curious what that might look like 2) A pastor, counselor or...

Blended Family Interview :: [Ep. 37] Ever wondered what other BLENDED FAMILIES go through and if you're the only one? Check out today's Podcast from VowsToKeep Radio and visit www.vowstokeep.com for more marriage encouragement!  Support the show For episode transcripts, click HERE . For more marriage encouragement, visit: www. VowsToKeep.com | V2K Blog | Marriage Counseling | Insta | FB...

How to Recognize Isolation & Get Back to Unity :: [Ep. 36] What do you think of when you hear the word “Isolation”? What about when it’s applied to your marriage? Isolation vs. Unity. That’s the war. That’s the reality in every marriage. Think about this… You might have a situation between you and your spouse that pops into your mind – a recent example of when something has come between the tw...

In this broadcast, we're going to parallel God's Pursuit of You and Your Pursuit of Your Spouse. Part 1 of a 2 Part Teaching For more study and encouragement, read Genesis chapter 3. Support the show For episode transcripts, click HERE . For more marriage encouragement, visit: www. VowsToKeep.com | V2K Blog | Marriage Counseling | Insta | FB Apple Podcast listener? Would you consider lea...

I Am My Beloved's & He is Mine (Part 2) :: [Ep. 35] Part 2 of a 2 part teaching on the parallels between God's pursuit of you and your pursuit of your spouse. We believe your eyes will be opened and your heart changed and softened as you learn alongside us today on VowsToKeep Radio.   For further study and encouragement, read Genesis 3 and go to www.vowstokeep.com. Support the show F...

God Isn't Done With You or Your Marriage!: Sanctification (Part 2) :: [Ep. 33] Understanding salvation, justification, sanctification and adoption is KEY to a Biblically healthy marriage. Join us today on VowsToKeep Radio! In this two part series, YES, we’re going to do some theological digging – BUT don’t be scared! As we walk through Biblical truths like… salvation, justification, sanctific...

God Isn't Done With You or Your Marriage!: Sanctification (Part 1) :: [Ep. 32] Our spiritual condition and our spiritual growth significantly affects our marriage relationships! Take some time today to invest in your marriage by listening and learning along with us on VowsToKeep Radio.  For more, go to www.vowstokeep.com. Support the show For episode transcripts, click HERE . For more marriag...