The WinShape Marriage Podcast

Thank you for tuning in every week to season 3 of The WinShape Marriage Podcast! We’ve loved having you with us virtually. As we officially wrap season 3, Marlee Arnold and Rob Philo walk through their eight favorite moments this season. They break down encouraging advice and marriage wisdom shared from many guests—Bob Goff, Ted Lowe, Dr. Juli Slattery, and more. Tune into this episode for a high-...

On today’s episode of The WinShape Marriage Podcast, we are sharing our fourth and final marriage story for this season. Marlee Arnold sits down with John and Stephanie Oldham, a WinShape Marriage Host Couple. They begin by describing parts of their childhoods, in which they experienced many similarities that affected their abilities to form healthy relationships. Ultimately, they met one another...

Ecclesiastes 9:9 begins by saying, “Enjoy life with the wife whom you love...” You’ve got to tune in to today’s episode of The WinShape Marriage Podcast featuring pastor, marriage author and speaker, and comedian Ted Cunningham. He breaks down this verse so eloquently, truly helping couples understand, “Jesus is your source, Satan is your enemy, and your spouse is your companion,” and it’s possibl...

In today’s episode of The WinShape Marriage Podcast, we are peeling back the layers on Marriage Intensives. What are they? Should you and your spouse go to one? How are they different from traditional marriage counseling? What’s the history behind Marriage Intensives? We’re unpacking it all with Dr. Peter Larson, brand-new senior director of WinShape Marriage, and his wife, Heather, certified marr...

Connection. Connection can feel like a marriage buzzword—being the center of so many marriage questions and pieces of advice. How do we stay “connected?” Make sure you and your spouse are “connecting.” Keep your marriage “connection” strong. Tune into today’s episode with Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley. They are the cohosts of the podcast, “Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage,” a Focus on the Family ori...

Money can be one of the biggest sources of tension in a marriage, but it doesn’t have to be. Ron Blue is a financial expert; he’s authored more than 20 books on personal finance from a biblical lens, devoting his life and career to helping Christians manage their finances so they have more to give away for the funding and fulfillment of The Great Commission. He joins Rob Philo on today’s episode o...

It’s not a question of “if” you and your spouse will experience hard seasons in your marriage but “when.” This isn’t meant to scare you—our desire is to come alongside you and your spouse now to help you build a strong foundation, so you’ll be resilient and capable of staying connected to one another even when you face challenges in your relationship. Chris and Jamie Bailey, Christian counselors a...

We’re deep into season three of The WinShape Marriage Podcast, sharing our third marriage story today. Tommy and Shonda Sharpe, a WinShape Marriage Host Couple, join Marlee Arnold for this impactful episode. First, they share a bit about their personal testimonies and relationships with Jesus—how He has met each of them in their own faith journeys. Then, they talk through how they met one another,...

We haven’t done an official, generic Q&A since season one of The WinShape Marriage Podcast. So, we’re bringing it back today! There’s not a specific category or theme for today’s questions—just a little bit of everything—asked directly by you guys. We answer questions like, “How do we develop hobbies we would like to do together?”; “How do you overcome preconceived notions based on marriage exampl...

You’re on a marriage journey with your spouse, but for many of you, you’re also on a parenting journey. It’s one thing to keep God at the center of your marriage, but it can be another thing to disciple your children alongside your spouse. How do you journey along this life-giving, but often challenging, endeavor? On today’s episode of the WinShape Marriage Podcast, Marlee Arnold is joined by Amy...

Is “spiritual leader” in the Bible? What does spiritual leadership look like practically? What are some ways we can cultivate a relationship with God in our marriage? We’re going strong with our Q&A episodes—answering your questions! We want to talk about what you are asking about, so on today’s episode of The WinShape Marriage Podcast we unpack several questions related to faith in marriage with...

How do you bring up sensitive topics? How can you make each other still feel loved in conflict? How do you resolve conflict quickly? We pulled together a list of questions related to conflict in marriage, asked directly by you guys, and we’re going to tackle them on today’s episode of The WinShape Marriage Podcast. Eric Wooten, author, speaker, and cofounder of Altared Marriage, joins Rob Philo to...

How do I initiate sex when I struggle to find a starting point? What are your thoughts on two people with busy schedules scheduling when to have sex? How is romance defined? We’re answering these questions and more—asked directly from you guys—on today’s episode of The WinShape Marriage Podcast. One of your favorite guests returns and joins Marlee Arnold for the Q&A. Dr. Juli Slattery is a clinica...

We’re back in the new year and starting off strong sharing a second marriage story! Despite what you may think, you and your spouse have a marriage story—one worth reflecting on and considering sharing. Be inspired by Phillip and Whitney Gable, a WinShape Marriage Host Couple, as they share their marriage story on today’s episode of The WinShape Marriage Podcast. They talk openly and vulnerably ab...

Happy New Year's Eve from WinShape Marriage! Solidify a 2026 goal—become more like Christ. How would this impact your marriage? As you prepare for a new year ahead, listen back to this REPLAY episode, Growing Your Relationship With God and Your Spouse in 2025,—it all still applies for 2026! And, stay tuned for a brand-new episode next week featuring a marriage story you don’t want to miss. Happy N...

Merry Christmas Eve from WinShape Marriage! If you’ve never listened to our most popular podcast episode, now’s your chance. In lieu of a new episode today, catch this REPLAY episode, How To Love Your Spouse Well, with the one and only Dr. Gary Chapman! We hope this Christmas season has been joyous and peace filled, and we can’t wait to catch you back here in the new year for new episodes. -------...

Marriage expectations—a phrase that can trip couples up from time to time. What does it mean to have marriage expectations? Is this biblical? How do you and your fiancé and/or spouse have healthy conversations around marriage expectations? We dive into these questions and more on today’s episode of The WinShape Marriage Podcast. Genee Francis, returning guest and assistant director of content and...

Are you and your spouse fostering an emotionally safe environment in your marriage and in your home by extension? What does this actually mean? On today’s episode of The WinShape Marriage Podcast, Dr. Joshua Straub joins Marlee Arnold to unpack this conversation. Dr. Straub is an author, speaker, and podcaster, and he and his wife Christi founded Famous at Home. These two phrases—emotional safety...

What does the enneagram have to do with marriage? Jeff and Beth McCord, cofounders of Your Enneagram Coach, join Marlee Arnold on today’s episode of The WinShape Marriage Podcast. For those unfamiliar with the enneagram and to serve as a refresher for others, they spend part of the conversation providing an overview of the enneagram and how Your Enneagram Coach began as well as breaking down some...

In lieu of posting a brand-new episode today ahead of tomorrow’s holiday, we are posting a replay of last year’s Thanksgiving episode. This timely topic, then, is still very timely now. If you’re prepping in the kitchen or cleaning your bathrooms, we hope you’ll enjoy relistening to this episode on building a culture of gratitude in your marriage and family. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Wi...

How do you actually know you’re ready for marriage? What are the biggest red flags you’ve seen in couples that are about to get married? What is something no one tells you about marriage? You guys asked these questions, and we’re answering them in today’s episode of The WinShape Marriage Podcast! Jeff and Debby McElroy have been married for over 40 years and have been working with couples for over...

When you apologize, what do you typically say or do? When someone apologizes to you, what do you want to hear them say or do? These questions were the basis for Dr. Gary Chapman and Dr. Jennifer Thomas’ book, “The 5 Apology Languages.” Last season’s episode with Dr. Gary Chapman was well loved by you all, so he’s back on today’s episode to unpack the five apology languages. Just like you are likel...

Do you know that you and your spouse have a marriage story? Yes, you! You do. And it’s worth reflecting on and considering sharing. On today’s episode of The WinShape Marriage Podcast, we are trying something a bit different, so stick with us! From week to week, you’ll still hear from marriage experts you know and love, but this season, we will also be sharing four marriage stories. Marlee Arnold...

Did you know you have between 16,000 and 64,000 thoughts a day?! What if you could begin to change your thoughts in a way that would positively change your marriage? Ted Lowe, Founder of For Us Marriage and author of multiple books including, “Us In Mind: How Changing Your Thoughts Can Change Your Marriage,” joins Rob Philo on today’s episode. Together, they unpack how changing your mindset has no...

Author, speaker, and podcaster, Katie Bulmer, is known for “help(ing) twenty-somethings understand their worth.” Additionally, she has been married to her husband for over 20 years, and from time to time they serve as a WinShape Marriage Host Couple. Her day-to-day platform combined with her personal marriage experience collides in today’s episode. Katie and Marlee Arnold talk woman to woman about...