The Wedding Chaplain Podcast

Today's guest is Michael Ruskin. Michael is the last surviving member of his immediate family.   Mr. Ruskin writes for a living, publishing memoirs and family history books that help people preserve their stories as keepsakes for their families or a wider audience.   The Vow, A Love Story and the Holocaust is Mr. Ruskin's latest book, but not his last.   The Vow is the story of Michael's parents....

No guest today. I am proud to announce my new book, which is the product of my years of wedding ministry. It is entitled Before God and These Witnesses: How to Start a Marriage Ministry to Save Your Church, Reach Your Community, and Change the Culture While You Are at It. I share stories from my wedding ministry over the past two years: the good, the bad, and the crazy. I also call for churches to...

No guest today. Well, I am the guest. Specifically, I was a guest on another podcast called The Wedding Buzz, hosted by Sydney Whidden. Are you planning your wedding and feeling overwhelmed? Sydney is a wedding planning coach and the founder/owner of Delightful Planning. She knows that planning a wedding can be so stressful, and she is on a mission to ensure that the only tears on a wedding day ar...

Today's Episode is about the Questions we need to ask ourselves or our partner before getting engaged or getting married. Show Notes No guest today. Today, I walk through some questions that everyone needs to ask themselves or their partners before getting engaged and certainly before getting married. To read the blog article that goes along with this episode to see all ten questions, please click...

Our guest today is Jenn Andersen . She is a marriage and relationships coach . S pecifically , she help s people break unhealthy cycles in their relationships.   Through her blog, social media, and speaking , she share s the key elements of creating deeper, more connected relationships.  She provide s one-on-one coaching and instruction to build these essential skills. She has f ound that relation...

 Our guest today is Diana Indries. Diana went from being a manager in the UK's corporate world of the NHS (National Health Service) to the creator and CEO of Better Topics. Relationships have been her long-time passion, and over the past few years, she has taken this to the next level, helping thousands of couples in over 176 countries with their relationship issues. With a passion for fun-educati...

My guest today is Samantha Schultz. Samantha is a travel agent, and her agency specializes in custom international honeymoon itineraries, including Hawaii and Alaska. She has personally traveled to over 70 countries and all seven continents. She uses this expertise to create life-enriching international experiences with a VIP level of service. She focuses on relationships with her clients and trav...

Our guest s today are Maude and Phil Mayes . They are relationship coaches who have been writing and teaching for many years about their passion, spreading peace one relationship at a time. They are the authors of "How Two: Have a Successful Relationship . " They also write a weekly relationship newsletter and blog. They teach relationship courses and have been featured in numerous live interviews...

My guest today is Steve Sjogren . Steve is a friend and a mentor . He is a pastor and church planter. His first book, Conspiracy of Kindness, has sold over 300,000 copies.  His goal is a practical and creative approach to sharing the love of Jesus . He is considered the father of servant evangelism , which is basically quick and easy " Acts of Random Kindness . " He is on today's show to talk abou...

Today, I'm excited to introduce Meghann Grah, a trailblazer in the world of adventure elopement photography. With over a decade of experience, Meghann has carved a niche for herself, capturing unique and intimate moments in the great outdoors. Her work has been recognized by prestigious publications such as The Seattle Bride Magazine, Bridal Musings, and Rock n' Roll Bride.   As an adventure elope...

The only thing better than one wedding officiant is two wedding officiants. My guest today is Diane Demuynck. She is a wedding officiant, and her company is called Blonde and Ordained. This was an enjoyable and informal conversation. Diane has a unique approach to weddings, and that is what we discuss. We share memorable stories and advice for the engaged couple. Diane Demuynck's Podcast, Blonde a...

No guest today. Well, I am the guest. Specifically, I was a guest on another podcast called  Monarch for Love, hosted by Michelle Hays. She is a relationship coach who believes that love is the most essential aspect of our lives and our greatest gift. Her podcast is simply about love. Love is a decision we must make every day. Love is meant to be cultivated, yet it is too often dismissed and ultim...

My special guest today is my wife, Misty Anderson. I am just excited to record a conversation with her. She is a fantastic wife and friend, but she is also an excellent venue/ "day of" coordinator. She primarily works at Varian Orchards in East Canton, Ohio. We share the brief story of how we met, got engaged, and married. It was out of our wedding, her passion for weddings, and my career as a wed...

Our guest today is Steven Vance. He is a Violinist & DJ serving primarily Western Pennsylvania and Northeast Ohio. He likes to say that "Music Is Our Superpower." He will explain why in today's episode. He is a Wedding Wire "Couples Choice" Award winner since 2012, and he is The Knot "Best of Weddings" Award winner since 2011, and a proud member of The Knot Hall of Fame. To learn more about Steven...

No guest today. I wanted to start the year by discussing two key elements in a couple's relationship: Date Night and The Business Meeting. Couples need a weekly event to focus on their relationship and to resolve conflicts. Date Nights and arguments should not be things we stumble into, but both should be things we plan for. For more on David Anderson or WeddingChaplain.com David Anderson's Linktr...

Our guest today is Nancy Perpall, a unique professional who has transitioned from a critical care nurse to a divorce attorney. Her diverse career has equipped her with a deep understanding of conflict resolution, which she has used to secure the best outcomes for her clients. As the former Chair of The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania's Domestic Relations Rules Committee, she has been a strong advoca...

Our guest today is Julie Hall. Julie is an experienced clinician with a deep passion for supporting families, couples, and individuals in their journey toward healing and wholeness.  She plays a crucial role in this process, focusing on building a collaborative, compassionate, safe, and empowering experience for each client whom she encounters.  Our focus today is on the crucial and often overlook...

Charles is a former Navy SEAL. While that is an incredible accomplishment, his passion now is for healthy marriages. The divorce rate for Navy Seals and Special Forces officers is around 98.6% which is terrible. It is an easy number to remember, because it is the same as our body temperature. The easiest way to connect with Charles is through his  website which is charlescrouch.com/seal-your-marri...

JOHN DAVID MANN  is coauthor of more than thirty books, including four  New York Times  bestsellers and five national bestsellers, including  The Go-Giver  (coauthored with Bob Burg), which has sold over 1 million copies and won the 2017 Living Now Book Awards Evergreen Medal for its "contributions to positive global change." He is married to Ana Gabriel Mann and considers himself the luckiest man...

Today's guest is Victoria Deardorff. She is a Pittsburgh-based event planner who launched a wedding blog in 2014. Burgh Brides is an online wedding publication that highlights the most inspiring celebrations that Pittsburgh has to offer. The uniquely romantic ceremonies and photo shoots featured on the site provide endless inspiration to local couples who want to work with awesome vendors to plan...

Today's guest is Joe Okaly. Joe is a Certified Financial Planner. Joe lives in NJ with his wife, Lauren, and two children.   Joe runs a wealth management firm. His passion is helping young families. Early on, he realized most young families don't have access to financial education or professional help.   His goal is to help fill that educational void, remove anxiety, and allow them to focus on mak...

I am so excited about our guests today. Their names are Tim and Pam Mobley. And they are my spiritual Godparents. The reason I am a minister, in the ministry, and working with couples has everything to do with this couple.   They are a fantastic couple celebrating 41 years of marriage. They were my youth ministers when I was in High School back in the late 80s, early 90s. When I was in high school...

Today's guest is Dayna Yurkovich. She is an event planner who specializes in wedding shows. One of the rites of passage for any newly engaged couple is the wedding show. You will see billboards all around town, usually in the early parts of the year, inviting brides, grooms, mothers of the bride, and bridal parties to the show. They are usually big and lots of fun. And they can also be a little ov...

We are so excited about today's guest. Dr. Les Parrott. Les is a professor of psychology at Northwest University, and they are the founders of the Center for Healthy Relationships on the campus of Olivet University. Les is married to Les Parrott. His wife's name is Leslie. Each year, Les and Leslie speak in over 40 cities. Their audiences include a wide array of venues, from churches to Fortune 50...

We are so excited about today's guest. His name is Jeff Hamling. Jeff is a Presbyterian Pastor serving in Bozeman, Montana. He is the author of a few books, but the one that caught my eye was a book he wrote about the Musical Hamilton. I am a huge fan of the musical, as well as most of my family. One of the things that fascinates me the most about the story of Hamilton is the story of his wife, hi...