Best Intimacy Coach | Christian Husband Podcasts (2025)

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62 | How To Make Your First Christmas Cards As Newlyweds (3 Simple Tips + Mailing Etiquette) 21:15

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Could This Yearly Tradition Actually Strengthen Your Marriage? What if your Christmas cards could do more than share a pretty photo—what if they actually reflected your faith, your marriage, and what God is doing in your life this season? If it’s your first Christmas together (or even your tenth!), this episode will help you slow down and create so…

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EP 182 \\ New Marriage Book: A Couple’s First Ten Years is Launching Soon! (Access a Free Chapter Today) 4:18

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Hi friend! In today’s short and exciting announcement episode, we’re sharing some big news — our brand-new marriage book, A Couple’s First Ten Years, is launching soon! This book is a tender, honest, and hope-filled look at our first decade of marriage: the highs, the lows, the unexpected turns, and the faith that carried us through each season. In…

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Are We In A Sex Recession? With J Parker 52:51

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Send us a text The headlines say married sex is in decline, but the real story lives inside our homes: glowing screens, heavy schedules, chronic stress, and a quiet confusion about what “healthy intimacy” should look like now. We sit down with author and podcaster J Parker to unpack the data behind the so‑called sex recession and then move past the…

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Finding Wisdom In The Wound with Tony Miltenberger 34:37

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We explore how prolonged stress can turn small cracks into deep canyons and how couples can explore those canyons together with empathy, curiosity, and clear practices. Tony shares tools for moving from emotional reactions to intentional responses and offers a hopeful path to deeper intimacy. • defining prolonged stress and why it magnifies small i…

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89 | Seek First the Kingdom And God Will Provide Everything You Need 20:24

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NEW: Our bi-weekly Group Coaching + Embodied Bible Study is open! DM GROUP on Instagram or email [email protected] to join today. If you’ve ever wondered why the wrong thing could feel so right, this episode is for you. I'm sharing my real-time 🔥 Holy Spirit revelations 🔥 from a church sermon, unpacking how the enemy distorts truth t…

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61 | Handling Conflict in Marriage God’s Way: 5 Biblical Steps to Fight Fair 20:02

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Do your disagreements ever leave you feeling distant instead of united? 😔 If you’ve ever felt like fighting ruins your connection and you end up having no idea how to get it back, this episode is for you! This episode will cover how to handle marriage problems with Bible verses and how to handle conflict in marriage, without losing intimacy. We’re …

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273: Financial Foreplay: The Unexpected Way to Build Trust and Turn On Intimacy, featuring Dan Ockey 34:19

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Money and intimacy have more in common than most couples realize. In this episode, we sit down with financial coach Dan Ockey to talk about financial intimacy — how the way you manage money together reflects the way you handle trust, communication, and teamwork in every other area of your marriage (yes, even the bedroom). You'll hear Dan Ockey's in…

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60 | What God Taught Me About Biblical Time Management And The Lie of Busyness In Marriage (ft. Lissa Figgans) 37:02

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Do you ever feel like no matter how much you plan, there’s never enough time? Like your to-do list keeps growing, but your quality time with your spouse keeps shrinking? Are you stewarding your marriage and time well? Or have you slipped into the enemy's trap of distraction and division? Listen to learn what God Taught Micaiah Gray and Lissa Figgan…

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EP 181 \\ Overcoming Fear Together: Trusting God in Your Marriage 13:41

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Hi friend! Have you ever noticed how fear shows up in marriage? It’s not always loud or dramatic. Sometimes fear whispers. It looks like withholding how you really feel because you don’t want to be misunderstood. It appears as distance, when avoiding a hard conversation feels safer than being vulnerable. Fear builds walls—quietly, slowly, and over …

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Holiday Boundaries Without The Drama 49:36

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Send us a text The calendar turns to November and suddenly every old family role shows up at the front door. We get real about why gatherings can feel so loaded, even when you love your people, and how to protect your marriage and your mental health without ghosting the holidays. Our approach starts with two anchors—honor and honesty—so you can app…

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88 | Hold Your Emotions Without Letting Them Hijack You 19:32

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NEW: Our bi-weekly Group Coaching + bi-weekly Bible Study is open! DM GROUP on Instagram or email [email protected] to join today. Sister, you’re not “too emotional” and you’re not a robot. God designed your body, brain, and heart to work together. In this episode, I teach a simple Christian & somatic approach to feeling your feeling…

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59 | Romance Without Pressure: How To Bring Back Fun & Friendship In Your Marriage (+12 Winter Date Night Ideas You Can Do From Home) 24:20

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Feeling a little disconnected and wondering how to bring back fun and friendship in your marriage—without spending a ton of money or making it another thing on your to-do list? You’re not alone, and this episode will help you find joy again with your spouse through cheap date night ideas in winter that build connection, laughter, and faith. Inside …

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272: Firm Erections and Keeping Mr. Happy Happy, Part 2 17:07

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Welcome to Part 2 of this special series on keeping your penis — and your marriage — healthy and happy. In this follow-up episode, we the practical side of sexual health: testosterone, nutrition, porn use, sleep, and yes… penis size. (Spoiler: your wife does care about your size, but it might not be in the area that you think.) You'll learn: The tr…

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271: Firm Erections and Keeping Mr. Happy Happy, Part 1 24:28

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Let's talk about one of God's most incredible and misunderstood designs — the penis. In this episode (part one of two) we dive into the fascinating science behind erections — what makes them work, what shuts them down, and what you can do to keep things running at full power. From brain chemistry to heart health, this episode will change how you th…

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58 | You Need More Of The Fruits Of The Spirit In Your Marriage! (Here’s How You Walk In The Spirit Daily) 23:17

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Are you tired of trying harder and getting the same old results in your marriage and faith? Learn why staying connected— not trying harder — is the secret to real change. In this short teaching, you’ll hear one clear picture— found in scripture— that changes everything. You’ll learn simple daily habits that help you stay close to Jesus, stop spinni…

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EP 180 \\ Faith Beyond Sunday: Bringing What You Believe into Your Marriage 9:10

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Hi friend, Faith is more than a Sunday-morning declaration—it’s a daily walk. In this episode, we unpack what “living out your faith” really means, especially within marriage. Together, we’ll explore how to bring faith from words to action—in the way we speak, forgive, and serve each other every day. If you’ve ever wondered what faith looks like in…

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Becoming One Without Losing Yourself 42:00

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Send us a text What if becoming one didn’t mean losing yourself? We get honest about the push and pull between closeness and autonomy—how time apart can stir old aches, why safety makes independence possible, and how small, practical choices turn tension into trust. From childhood loneliness to learned solitude, we trace how personal story and atta…

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How to Create More Intimacy Through Communication with Nick and Amy McKinlay 35:45

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Today, we're talking about how Christian couples can build deeper intimacy by turning awkward silence into simple, safe conversations. Nick and Amy McKinlay of Ultimate Intimacy share research-backed prompts, healthy masculinity traits, and ways to navigate power dynamics when desire is mismatched. • why communication is the core of sexual intimacy…

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57 | Becoming A God-Led Woman In A World That Wants You To Be Self-Led (5 Tips For Christian Wives) 25:43

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Are you tired of the world shouting, “Follow your heart!” when your spirit knows you’re called to follow Jesus? If you’ve ever wondered what the true dying to self meaning is—or how to live it out as a biblical wife in your everyday life—this episode is for you. In this episode, Micaiah unpacks what it really means to become a God-led woman in a wo…

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270: Mixed-orientation and Impossible Marriages with Laurie Krieg 44:34

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What happens when your marriage feels impossible to sustain—but you believe God still has a plan? In this powerful episode, we sit down with author and speaker Laurie Krieg, who shares her story of navigating a mixed-orientation marriage, wrestling with faith, desire, trauma, and the transformation that followed. In this episode, we cover: Laurie's…

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149 When God Becomes Real: Deeper Prayer & Divine Intimacy with Fr. Wayne Sattler 1:38:19

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🔵 Join Matthew on a MARIAN Shrines PILGRIMAGE to Fatima, Lourdes, and more in 2026: https://www.206tours.com/cms/sos/marianshrines/ 🟡 Watch Course 1 of the Science of Sainthood: INTRODUCTION TO REAL PRAYER for FREE: https://www.scienceofsainthood.com 🟠 SUPPORT this podcast and Matthew's work to spread the Catholic faith: https://www.scienceofsainth…

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EP 179 \\ Who Do You Say Your Spouse Is? Seeing Each Other Through God’s Eyes in Marriage 11:11

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Hi friend! Have you ever noticed how the way you see your spouse shapes the way you treat them? When you focus only on their flaws, your words can become sharp and your patience thin. But when you choose to see them through God’s eyes—through His love and grace—your heart softens, and your connection deepens. In this episode, we’re asking: Who do y…

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56 | God’s Design for Pleasure: Breaking Christian Shame Around Sexual Intimacy (ft. Michelle Castro) 45:27

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Did you grow up hearing “sex is dirty” only to get married and wonder why you still feel shame in the bedroom? In today’s episode, Micaiah sits down with Michelle Castro—wife, mom of three, and host of the Rip It Off podcast—for a real, Spirit-led talk about God’s design for intimacy in marriage. If you’ve ever struggled to feel comfortable with se…

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I Said “You Look Great” And Accidentally Started A Debate 41:13

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Send us a text A simple “You look great” shouldn’t start a debate, yet so many couples know that sting. We unpack the common loop where one partner stops praising because the other deflects. Diving into why compliments bounce off, how cultural messages tangle with personal story, and what it takes to make affirmation actually land. Instead of withd…

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A Simple Relational Skill That Makes Communication So Much Easier 12:57

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What if a single, gentle question could turn tense moments into real connection? That’s the promise of “contracting,” a simple consent-based habit that replaces surprise talks with intentional, focused conversations. We walk through how this tiny shift—asking “Is now a good time?” and agreeing on a short window—respects attention, reduces defensive…

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87 | Who Am I Without Him? Reclaiming Your Identity After the Affair 13:59

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NEW Community Group Coaching! Reach out on Instagram for more information and to join us today! When the affair ends, the silence can feel unbearable. Not just because he’s gone, but because you don’t recognize yourself anymore. In this episode, I share my own story of identity loss after infidelity and walk you through the process of rediscovering…

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37 | How To Stop Yelling At Your Husband and Being Angry ALL THE TIME 25:30

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Learn why you keep yelling at your husband and what to do about it in this episode. ✨Book your Marriage Connection Coaching Call: https://links.jenniferfanning.co/widget/bookings/marriage-connection-coaching ✨ You love your family deeply, but in the heat of the moment, when you’re overwhelmed, overstimulated, and just plain exhausted — the yelling …

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55 | Respect In A Marriage vs. Resentment In A Marriage: The Choice Every Christian Wife Faces Daily 20:36

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Do you ever feel like no matter what you do, resentment keeps creeping back into your marriage? Like you’re trying to forgive, but the hurt just won’t go away, and it's left you struggling to show up as a good wife? This episode is for the Christian wife who’s tired of living in that in-between place — loving her husband, but feeling distant from h…

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269: Q&A: Porn Alternative, Oral Sex, Sex & Spirituality, Low Desire & Discrepancies 28:10

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In this special Q&A episode, we answer five anonymous listener questions about the most common struggles couples face in their intimate lives. Topics we cover: Healthy, uplifting alternatives to pornography for erotic inspiration Why some men struggle to orgasm from oral sex — and what helps Balancing strong sexual desire with your relationship wit…

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54 | We Don’t Celebrate Halloween. Here’s What Our Family Does Instead (Christian Alternative To Halloween) 19:20

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What if you could replace Halloween with something that actually grows your family’s faith and joy instead of just skipping it altogether? In this special bonus episode, Micaiah shares how her family chooses not to celebrate Halloween—and what they do instead. You’ll hear her honest convictions, how she keeps it fun for her kids, and a creative alt…

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EP 178 \\ 5 Practical Ways to Reaffirm Love and Deepen Intimacy in Marriage 9:18

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Hi friend! “Do you love me?” Jesus asked Peter this question three times by the fire—not because He doubted Peter’s heart, but because He wanted Peter to say it, to reaffirm it, to make it known. In marriage, that same question can linger unspoken: Do you love me? And, more importantly, how do I know? In this episode, we explore why reaffirming lov…

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86 | Still Thinking About the Affair Partner? Practical Tools to Break Free 23:37

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NEW Community Group Coaching starting Monday October 20! Reach out on Instagram for more information. You’re not crazy for still thinking about him, and you don’t have to stay stuck. In this episode I explain the neuroscience behind intrusive thoughts, help you name what you’re really missing, and teach practical, faith-filled tools to interrupt ol…

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Marriage Over Kids?: A Kid's Perspective on Marriage Positive Parenting 38:17

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Send us a text What happens when your parents protect their marriage like it’s a living, breathing thing—and you’re the kid on the other side of the doorknob? We invite our daughter Lily home from college to talk candidly about growing up in a marriage-first home: the Friday date nights, the weekends away, the moments that felt lonely, and the ritu…

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Shoveling Sh*t Together: How Kass and Mike Built Companies, Raised Kids, and Kept Their Marriage Intact 34:29

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What if the real love story isn’t candlelight and grand gestures, but calendars, clarity, and courage under pressure? I sit down with Kass and Mike Lazerow—longtime partners in life and business—to unpack how they navigated Web 1.0 startups, gut-punch setbacks, and life-changing, $345 million-dollar exits while raising three kids and staying on the…

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36 | UNSEEN BY YOUR HUSBAND? This Will Help You Feel Appreciated and Build Connection in Your Christian Marriage 28:02

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This episode will help you feel seen by your husband. ✨Book your Marriage Connection Coaching Call: https://bit.ly/connectioncoachingcall ✨ Do you sometimes feel like your husband doesn’t get you? You don’t think he sees you, because if he truly did, he would help out more in the house and lighten your load. Right? I get you. I too have struggled w…

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53 | How To Handle Your Husband’s Shutdowns Without Shutting Down Yourself (The Silent Treatment In A Marriage) 32:58

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Does your husband shut down when things get tense? And do you find yourself shutting down right along with him? Do you both end up in silence that feels more like distance than peace? If emotional walls, silence, and disconnection are creeping into your marriage—if it feels like you’re living in a marriage without emotional intimacy—this episode is…

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268: How to Love Through Your Sexuality, with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife 37:01

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For so many Christian couples, sexuality and spirituality can feel like they're at odds. We've been taught that to be holy means to suppress desire—but what if our sexuality is actually one of the most powerful ways to love? In this deeply insightful episode, we talk with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife about how to integrate faith, desire, and embodim…

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EP 177 \\ Are You Really Listening? How to Hear Your Spouse’s Heart 9:12

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Hi friend! Have you ever been in a conversation with your spouse where you walked away thinking, “They just don’t get me”? Or maybe you thought you were listening, only to realize later that you completely missed the heart of what they were really saying. Listening isn’t just about words—it’s about understanding the language of the heart. In this e…

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The Intimacy Killer: Story Invalidation 44:08

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Send us a text What if the real intimacy killer isn’t your past, but how it gets dismissed? We dig into ways couples can invalidate each other’s stories—“It wasn’t that bad,” “You should be over it,” “That’s just your story”—and why those phrases shut down safety, trust, and depth. Drawing from our own marriage and years of coaching, we unpack the …

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Marriage is the Ultimate Team Sport: How to Create a Winning Team 18:57

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By Monica Tanner - Marriage and Intimacy Coach for Christian Couples

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85 | Guilt vs Responsibility: Stop Punishing Yourself & Start Healing 17:44

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By Kristina Joy | Affair Recovery Coach, Spiritual Healing, Shed Your Shame

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35 | Resentment Could Be The Reason Intimacy is DEAD in Your Christian Marriage 16:20

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✨Book your Marriage Connection Coaching Call: https://bit.ly/connectioncoachingcall ✨ I have been having conversations with some women lately and I’ve noticed that resentment is one of the biggest root causes of communication breakdown and a lack of intimacy in their marriages. So if that is you, this episode is for you. We are going to talk about …

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52 | The Hidden Marriage Battle You’re Probably Losing (And How Scripture Says You Can Win It) 25:05

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Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you try, your marriage just isn’t changing? What if the real battle isn’t between you and your husband—but a spiritual one? In this episode, Micaiah unpacks the hidden reason so many Christian marriages struggle: spiritual warfare and spiritual starvation. Through her own marriage restoration testimony and B…

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267: Bad Marriage & Sex Advice, with Monica Tanner 40:14

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Have you every received bad marriage advice? We sure have! In today's episode, I'm joined by my friend and returning guest, Monica Tanner. She recently released her book Bad Marriage Advice, and together we unpack some of the most common (and harmful) myths about marriage and sex and what the real advice should be. If you've ever wondered whether t…

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EP 176 \\ Stop Waiting: Taking Responsibility to Restore Your Marriage 18:38

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Hi friend! Have you ever gone through a season in marriage where things just felt… off? Maybe a little distant, a little disconnected, or just kind of stuck? If so, you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re kicking off our new Questions Jesus Asked series — exploring powerful questions from Scripture through the lens of marriage. Our first stop is J…

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Trauma Whisperers: The Art of Healing Together 50:36

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Send us a text Brad and Kate explore how our personal stories and childhood experiences shape our marriage relationships in profound ways. Story work provides couples with a framework to understand recurring conflicts and create healthier patterns of interaction. We invite you to start your own story exploration and join us next week as we continue…

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Debunking Bad Marriage Advice with My Son and Daughter-In-Law Jake and Livvy 32:59

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Today's interview is with my oldest son, Jake and his new wife, Livvy to chat about the new book I wrote for them and unpack five of the most common myths that sabotage new marriages and trade them for simple habits that build trust, respect and joy. Thinks we talk about in the episode are: • faith first, spouse second as good advice from Livvy's D…

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84 | Will I Ever Feel Loved Again After Infidelity? 9:36

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💌 Book a 1:1 Coaching Call with Kristina! (and ask about the NEW GROUP forming!) Have you ever asked yourself, “Will I ever feel fully loved again after what happened?” In this episode, I share my raw journey of what it felt like to stay in a marriage after betrayal: the fear, the constriction, the loneliness. I’ll also walk you through the turning…

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51 | What You Do In The Next 90 Days Could Completely Change Your Marriage In 2026 (My 3-Month Plan For You To Copy) 25:03

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Are you tired of waiting for January to finally feel like a new start? Friend, you don’t need to wait until January—you can become the wife God’s calling you to be right now. What if the next 90 days could set the stage for your best year yet—in your marriage, your walk with God, and your personal growth? In this episode, I’m sharing my exact 90-da…