What do car payments, surprise home repairs, and clashing love languages have in common? They’ve all put our marriage to the test—and taught us some unforgettable lessons.

In this episode, we’re spilling the tea (and maybe a few tears) about the current state of our consumer debt. From auto loans that have stretched our budget to gut-punch experiences like unexpected mold remediation, we’re diving into the realities of budgeting, debt, and finding financial harmony in marriage.

We’ll share what we’ve learned (shoutout to Dave Ramsey), why emergency funds are important, and how facing financial struggles together can actually bring you closer.

And because money isn’t the only thing that gets messy, we’re also talking about love languages—what happens when your “acts of service” don’t hit the same way for your spouse? We’ve been there.

Oh, and stick around for next week’s episode, where we’ll chat with a local small business owner about balancing relationships and running a biz. Let's figure this out together, one step (and laugh) at a time.

Episode Highlights:

• Get back on the bike.
• Let’s talk about our consumer debt.
• How did we get here?
• How money impacts our marriages.
• Love Languages and Relationship Dynamics.

Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on A Force to Be Reckoned With:

• Jointheforce.us
• Follow us on Instagram @bethanyadkins
• Find us on Youtube!

This show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.