Episodes

Season 3 Finale; What Are You Afraid Of? What do you do when you have fears in your relationships and marriage? Or when you get triggered by your childhood and past experiences? Fear has a way of showing up in our relationship and/or marriage. Sometimes we fear that our marriage may not last, we won't be good parents, we won't manage money well making us doubt ourselves and question our very being. We can't always keep our fears at bay, but we don't have to be trapped by them. If what people sa...

Learning How to Create Healthy Boundaries with In-laws and Extended Family with Christ-Lynn Smith How do we create healthy boundaries with our in-laws and extended family members? How can we have conversations with our partners about protecting our relationships and marriage without it turning into a power struggle, or worse yet, the very thing that is being avoided by creating these boundaries? In-laws are a constant struggle for some. They don't always get along with our partners, or we don't ...

"Wives Night In" Getting Real About All Things Marriage From A Wife's Perspective As women, we are trained to do everything and care for everybody else, not ourselves. Sometimes, we get so caught up in being a wife and a mom that we forget who we are outside of those. This makes re-adjusting to the ever-changing marriage and family dynamics very hard. But knowing what you want to do as a wife and a mom, what makes you happy, and giving each other grace is what makes all the difference. You are n...

Relationship Panel Part 2: The Elements That Define a Successful Intimate Relationship Getting into marriage is something that we should take seriously. There are so many things that you should discuss before marriage, including finances, religion, and values. We all have our preferences on what we want our partners to look like and be, and it’s not shallow. To some of us, we look at looks, personality, and values. Whatever you seek, making sure it’s realistic and aligns with your long-term goa...

The Elements That Define a Successful Intimate Relationship: Relationship Panel 1 Relationships can be complex, especially with the numerous components that need to be balanced, and there is no perfect formula for their success. Regardless of how you got into your relationship or what you hope to achieve, it is important to communicate effectively with your partner, manage your finances, and cultivate or nurture intimacy between you. A successful intimate relationship allows people to enjoy e...

Saying Goodbye: Building An Authentic Friendship and Maintaining it The most important thing that you can do in your friendship is to show up for each other. Friendship is like a relationship or a marriage. You have to be there for each other to keep it alive. It will also not be a straight line. There will be ups and downs and conflicts along the way, and resolving your situations with respect and hearing each other out makes you stronger. Don’t end friendships so fast just because of conflicts...

How to Adjust When Your Village Moves Away It is difficult when our friends, family members, and loved ones move away. We can't help but feel a sense of loss when we lose contact with them. It can be particularly challenging when they move far away, and we have no means of being physically in contact with them. However, there are ways to make the adjustment easier on us. These include scheduling appointments, making new friends, participating in therapy, or planning in advance for future visits....

That One Time I Went to Jail! Trusting God in difficult times can be hard. Whether born again or not, painful seasons in life will be inevitable. Job 14 says, "Man born of woman is of few days and full of trouble…" He will use us in any circumstances, even in the darkest times, so His message of Love can be put right. Every trial God sends, even our daily frustrations, are meant to test us and grow us stronger in faith. Join this conversation as I share how I landed in jail and served God’s wi...

It Is Hard Making Friends with Other Couples! Making friends with other couples can be done, but it is going to take you a little work if you want it to be real, authentic, genuine, or build something you can draw from time to time. Building real relationships with other couples is more than just meeting them; it takes more effort to know them, build friendships and grow meaningful relationships. It’s just like any other relationship; marriage, dating or building your own personal relationships ...

Why are Romantic Relationships so Hard? Relationships can be hard, especially when you are not equipped to deal with them. Whether you find yourself dating, in a long-term relationship, or married with kids, there's no denying that relationships can be complicated. There will be times when you will disagree and get into conflicts. But despite the difficulties in a relationship, people are still determined to have one. Communication is the key to solving many problems in a relationship, but ofte...

The Kids are Asleep, Now What! Once you get into a romantic relationship or marriage and have kids, your relationship dynamics can drastically change. It is very easy to lose a once romantic marriage if you don't take the necessary measures to protect it. You have to be very proactive about spending time together and making time for one another. How do you get on a schedule at the end of your long working day when your kids are asleep? What boundaries have you put in place with your partner? ...

It’s Our Anniversary! A wedding anniversary reminds you of one of the most important days in your life. It's a day that can be captured as a decoration or photo to remind you of all the milestones you visit over this season, month, and year. Anniversaries present couples with the opportunity to reflect on their relationship thus far, while the traditions allow couples to come together to celebrate one another's achievements and love. Today's episode is special because it is a celebration of o...

The Journey to Marriage Love is a beautiful thing and most of us are lucky to experience it. In this episode, we discuss the marriage journey of our guest couple, Elijah and Kristina. The two got married after dating for more than ten years. Elijah and Kristina take us through this beautiful journey, from how they met, to their engagement, their wedding, and the planning process. Tune in to listen to this and more! Key Highlights [3:21]How Elijah and Kristina met [5:52]What motivated Elijah to ...

You Don’t Really Expect Women To Do It All, Do You? Why are women expected to do it all? The world is changing, and women are coming into their own. Traditionally, women have been expected to be the primary caretakers of the home and children, but times are changing. In today’s episode, we are going to talk about why society expects women to do all things, why both parties need to contribute in a marriage, and the benefits of doing what you are good at in any relationship. Key Highlights [02:4...