The VowsToKeep Marriage Podcast

Smashing Marriage Myths: Our Kids Needs Have to Come First (Part 4) :: [Ep. 131] Is it possible that there are basic myths and lies that are ruining your life - holding back your marriage or justifying an unhappy or unfulfilled union?  The little things we believe can go a long way toward derailing our success! Why do capable Christians fail to break through the barriers of the most common marriag...

Smashing Marriage Myths: Marriage Should Be 50/50 (Part 3) :: [Ep. 130] The past several weeks, we have been tackling common Marriage Myths - the  untrue things we’ve been influenced by. We have been exposing the lies that, for many, are guiding them AWAY from the healing their marriage could have and into isolation and division. In Part 1 , we confronted several common myths: 'marriage will...

Smashing Marriage Myths: I Married the Wrong Person! (Part 2) :: [Ep. 129] In this episode, we’re continuing the conversation about marriage myth’s and how you might be poisoning your marriage and not even knowing it. You’d never drink poison if someone handed you a glass  - but what if it was more pervasive? Thankfully, God has given us a filtration system! In this episode, we are going to talk a...

Smashing Marriage Myths: Marriage Will Make ME Happy/Marriage Takes All the Fun Out of the Relationship (Part 1) :: [Ep. 128] Over the next (several) broadcasts, we're going to tackle some easy-to-believe marriage myths (I think most of us have believed one or more of them). It’s NEVER free to believe a lie. These myths cost our marriages deeply if we fall for them.  Constant evaluation is vi...

Prayer Is A Powerful Tool For Your Marriage :: [Ep. 127] Are you consistently praying for your marriage?  You are not alone if you are not. So many of us feel incapable to pray or honestly don’t understand what prayer is for. Prayer is this term we hear - but because I hear it from so many people with clearly different ideals, we realize not all prayer is the same. What does it all mean? Most chri...

Your Self-Talk About Your Spouse Could Be Ruining Your Relationship: 'If He Really Loved Me He Would.../Let's Make a Deal' (Part 4) :: [Ep. 126] Is this the ticker tape of thoughts running through your head when it comes to your husband? If he really loved me, he would… He’s not being intentional, he doesn’t care or love me... If I don’t do that, he’s going to leave me… He won’t do...

Your Self-Talk About Your Husband Could Be Ruining Your Relationship: 'He's Not Doing It the Way I Would/Why Am I the Only One Who Ever...?' (Part 3) :: [Ep. 125] At one point or another, most wives have all had these thoughts about their husbands…’He’s not doing it the way I asked him to!’ or ‘He’s never going to get it right, so I just have to handle it myself.’ This week, on Vows...

Your Self-Talk About Your Husband Could Be Ruining Your Relationship: 'He Always/He Never' (Part 2) :: [Ep. 124] Do you ever have a conversation with yourself in your head about your husband? Mentally berating him for something he isn’t doing right? Do you silently call him names like ‘what a fool,’ ‘what a jerk,’ or ‘what an idiot’? Tracy's going to dive into Part 2 of our Self-Tal...

Your Self-Talk About Your Spouse Could Be Ruining Your Relationship: 'He Doesn't See Me/He'll Never Change' (Part 1) :: [Ep. 123] Do you mentally argue with your spouse but never say what you’re thinking out loud? Do you keep your opinion on his shortcomings to yourself but rehearse them often in your thoughts? In an argument, do you silently call him names? Doesn’t he see all...

How To Get Your Husband to Engage With You (Part 2) :: [Ep. 122] This week on VowsToKeep Radio, David & Tracy continue the conversation on How to Get Your Husband to Engage with You. They are focusing on the sly and subtle sin of malice that causes great divides and disengagement. And then they highlight the needed anticdote to heal from the effects of malice. Tune in to receive practical coun...

How to Get Your Husband To Engage With You (Part 1) :: [Ep. 121] Wives out there, do you struggle in communicating with your husband?  Do you long to have deeper, more meaningful conversations with him?  Join David & Tracy Sellars of VowsToKeep Radio to hear more on How to Get Your Husband to Engage with You.  With a Biblical perspective, you will gain valuable wisdom and encouragement on this...

A Gift With A Purpose :: [Ep. 120] Are you missing the winsome joy your marriage used to have? This week, David and Tracy provide encouragement that a great, fun, joy filled marriage can be had when both husband and wife strive to do things God's way. And when things are done God's way, God can use that joy filled marriage in so many ways that bless many. Don't miss it! For more bib...

5 Ways to Not Let Inflation Derail Your Budget or Marriage :: [Ep. 119] Are you struggling with the rising prices of literally everything? It’s one thing to know you have a steady job to go to in the morning. It’s another to wonder if your paycheck will be enough to cover all the bills. Has this unpredictable inflation caused stress in your marriage? Tune into this week’s episode with VowsToKeep R...

Powerful Pursuit: Your Spouse's Needs vs. Wants (Part 6) :: [Ep. 118] 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 realizing that when we focus our efforts toward our spouse’s heart, we will find ourselves in Powerful Pursuit...

Powerful Pursuit: Priorities (Part 5) :: [Ep. 117] Your marriage is in a constant battle between urgent vs. the important. Who or 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 given you. For more marriage encouragement,...

Powerful Pursuit: Best Friends (Part 4) :: [Ep. 116] 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 as you join David and Tracy Sel...

Powerful Pursuit: What Paradise Are You Pursuing? (Part 3) :: [Ep. 115] 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 are still looking for your happily ever after, join David and Tracy Sellars on VowsToKeep Ra...

Powerful Pursuit: From Observer to Champion :: [Ep. 114] Would your spouse call you their biggest fan? Their champion? When our spouse doesn’t show interest in what we’re doing, we translate that to mean that they are not interested in us. The same goes for your spouse. Get motivated to go from observer to champion for your spouse as you join David and Tracy on VowsToKeep Radio in Part 2 of the 6-...

Powerful Pursuit: WHY Pursuit Matters in Your Marriage (Part 1) :: [Ep. 113] Does the conversation between you and your spouse include too much talk about the details of the day …and not enough talk about what really matters ?  Does it feel like your spouse is more your roommate rather than your love? If so, it’s time to start pursuing your spouse! Join David and Tracy on VowsToKeep Radio in Part...

Irreconcilable Differences (Part 2) :: [Ep. 112] Last week, David and Tracy, began the hard discussion about “Irreconcilable Differences.” This week's episode continues this conversation and offers practical next steps for healing a broken marriage. Even if divorce has been filed, there is still HOPE for your marriage. This week's episode will be greatly helpful if your situation is gett...

Irreconcilable Differences (Part 1) :: [Ep. 111] Do you feel like your marriage is beyond repair? Have the words “Irreconcilable Differences” been floating around in your head?  If so, then this 2 part series – Irreconcilable Differences – with VowsToKeep is one you need to tune into. David & Tracy dive into this hard, common topic. They offer encouragement and provide 6 Questions to Ask Yours...

Special Episode: Behind the Scenes at VowsToKeep :: [Ep. 110] David and Tracy of VowsToKeep Radio LOVE teaching God’s Word and how it applies to marriage! This week they wanted to take time in this special broadcast to let you in on the inside scoop of VowsToKeep. In this episode, they are sharing who they are, what they do, and why they do it. This broadcast is the nitty gritty, real story, behin...

Reboot Your Marriage (Part 2) :: [Ep. 109] Is it time to REBOOT your marriage relationship? In this 2-part study of Psalm 119 from David & Tracy, you will grow closer to the Lord and get the kickstart your marriage needs. Grab your Bible and highlighter as we dive deep this week into God’s Word on VowsToKeep! For more marriage encouragement, visit www. VowsToKeep.com !  Support the show For ep...

Reboot Your Marriage (Part 1) :: [Ep. 108] What happens to your phone or computer when you have too many apps open? Does your phone start to get glitchy or bogged down or even shut off completely? The marriage relationship can respond similarly and get bogged down by life happenings if one is not careful about how many "apps" are open. Does your marriage need a refresh or a reboot? What...

Worth in Christ in a Self-Esteem Culture (Part 2) :: [Ep. 107] Satan’s long game is tricking you into thinking self-love is what you are missing. He wants you to have an inaccurate view of yourself and to convince you that your spouse doesn’t value you. Your enemy also works tirelessly to convince you that you don’t need God. When self-esteem replaces your WORTH in CHRIST, it will directly affect...