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Love How Deep Marriage Podcast114: Is Your Generosity Truly Cheerful? Here's What Jesus MeantGet our Free Communication Guide Here: https://love-how-deep.kit.com/practical-communication-strategies In this Love How Deep episode, hosts Heather and Brian explore the biblical scripture from 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, traditionally associated with financial generosity, and reinterpret its application within the context of marriage. They emphasize 'sowing seeds' of spiritual fruit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control—into marital relationships. The discussion highlights the reciprocal nature of giving generously to one's spouse and the significance of doing so cheerfully. They also touch on the importance of communication and prayer in nurturing a he...
2026-01-0712 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast113: Past Issues Are Killing Your Marriage—Here's What Jesus SaysGet The Online Course on The Power of Forgiveness Here: https://www.lovehowdeep.com/the-power-of-forgiveness-online-course Letting Go of Past Mistakes in Marriage | Lessons from John 8 In this episode of 'Love How Deep,' hosts Brian and Heather delve into the challenges of bringing up past mistakes in marriage conflicts. They reference the biblical passage from John chapter 8, where Jesus addresses the woman caught in adultery. Through this story, Brian and Heather draw parallels to marital relationships, emphasizing the importance of avoiding holding past mistakes over one's partner and instead practicing forgiveness...
2025-12-3113 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast112: The Scripture Every Struggling Marriage Needs to Hear - Phillipians 3:12-14Get the Love How Deep Newsletter: http://www.lovehowdeep.com/newsletter In this episode, Heather and Brian from Love How Deep address a common struggle many couples face: feeling that their marriage isn't what they hoped it would be. They dive into an unconventional scripture from Philippians 3:12-14, exploring how its teachings can be applied to strengthen marriages. Heather and Brian analyze the scriptures phrase by phrase, encouraging couples to adopt a growth mindset and continuously strive for improvement. They emphasize the importance of a Christ-centered foundation, understanding that marriage requires effort, resilience...
2025-12-2516 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast111: Marriage on the Brink? Here's What's MissingClick Here to Get our Online Forgiveness Course: https://www.lovehowdeep.com/the-power-of-forgiveness-online-course In this episode, Brian and Heather from Love How Deep discuss the importance of taking online courses to improve communication and connection in marriage. They share their personal experiences with online courses and highlight the benefits such as gaining wisdom, understanding, and knowledge about each other. They emphasize that online courses offer the flexibility to be done on your own time and provide valuable insights into each spouse's background and behavior. The couple delves into their latest online course on...
2025-12-1811 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast110: Why Every Couple Needs a Marriage Webinar NowCheck Out our Marriage Communication Webinar Here: https://www.lovehowdeep.com/communication-experience-webinar Is a Marriage Webinar Right for You? | Love How Deep Podcast Episode 110 In this episode of the Love How Deep Podcast, hosts Heather and Brian explore the benefits and relevance of marriage webinars for couples at any stage of their relationship. Whether you're newlyweds or have been married for decades, this episode delves into why attending a marriage webinar can be a valuable investment in your relationship. Heather and Brian share insights from their personal and professional experience, explaining who can...
2025-12-1011 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast109: Why Men Must Step Up as Spiritual Leaders in Their Families NowBig or Small Hurt in Your Marriage: Take Our Forgiveness Course With Your Spouse Today: https://www.lovehowdeep.com/the-power-of-forgiveness-online-course In this episode of Love How Deep, solo host Brian Mayer addresses husbands who aspire to be the spiritual head of their households but struggle with knowing how to do so. Brian shares personal experiences and offers practical advice on how to lead your family spiritually, emphasizing the importance of prayer, unity with your spouse, and proactive engagement with your children. He underscores that being the spiritual head involves serving, being present, and showing genuine...
2025-11-2626 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast108: Why Your Marriage Isn't Thriving - The Missing FactorWelcome Back to the Love How Deep Podcast! In this episode of the Love How Deep podcast, host Brian Mayer sits down with special guest Christopher Falconer, an author and expert on cultivating enduring love in marriages. They delve into the essence of lasting love, drawing from real-life experiences and biblical principles, particularly from 1 Corinthians 13. Christopher shares personal anecdotes from his 30-year marriage, discussing challenges like career pressures and health issues, and how essential elements like patience, kindness, and forgiveness have played critical roles. The conversation also touches on practical advice for singles, the importance...
2025-11-1234 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast107: How Couples Can Handle Money Without FightingManaging Money as a Couple: Balancing Finances and Family Values with Gino and Julia Barbaro In this episode of The Love How Deep Podcast, hosts Brian and Heather Mayer dive into the important topic of managing money as a couple without compromising family values. Joined by special guests Gino and Julia Barbaro, the conversation covers their personal journey of overcoming financial challenges and harmonizing money management with core family values. The Barbaros share insights from their 27 years of marriage, including how they have successfully raised six children, homeschooled them, and fostered their entrepreneurial spirits. The d...
2025-10-2940 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast106: What This Widow Discovered About Life After LossNavigating Grief and Blended Families: A Conversation with Heidi Vegh In this episode of The Love How Deep podcast, hosts Brian and Heather Mayer tackle the delicate topic of 'Grief in Marriage' with special guest Heidi Vegh. Heidi courageously shares her deeply personal story of losing her first husband to cancer, becoming a widow, and the struggles of parenting her two young boys through profound loss. Heidi talks about her journey of finding love again, as she remarried to her current husband David, blending a new family despite facing societal judgments and emotional challenges. She...
2025-10-2235 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast97: Husbands - Ready to Lead Your Family?Stepping Up - Being a Spiritual Leader at Home This first part is all about understanding what it means for a husband to be the spiritual leader in his home. We'll clear up common ideas that might be wrong and talk about why this job is so important. We want to help you feel good about this, not scared, and remember that God will help you do it. What This Is For: Husbands who: Don't know what "spiritual leader" means. Feel like they aren't good enough or are too busy. Want...
2025-08-2018 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast96: Personality Clashes in Marriage? Here's How to Navigate Them! Understanding is Key: Deeper understanding of your partner's personality leads to better connection and can transform potential conflicts into opportunities for growth. Prepare/Enrich's "SCOPE" Acronym: We use insights from the Prepare/Enrich assessment, focusing on five key personality areas: S - Social (Introverted vs. Extroverted): Dynamic: Some prefer quiet, alone time; others thrive in social settings. Navigation: Discuss expectations before events (e.g., how long to stay). Compromise by balancing social outings with quiet time. If one sacrifices, do so genuinely, without bitterness. Support: Understand that introverts' energy...
2025-08-1326 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast95: Your Marriage Communication Problem? It's Your Love Language! The Premise of Love Languages: Communication in marriage often falters when partners aren't "speaking the same language" of love. Understanding the Five Love Languages helps you give and receive love in the most impactful way. (Inspired by Gary Chapman's book, "The Five Love Languages"). Love Languages as "Personality Types": They describe how individuals give and receive love, similar to personality types or wiring. The Five Love Languages Defined: Words of Affirmation: Expressing love and appreciation through verbal compliments, encouragement, and written notes/letters. (Brian's #1). Acts of Service: Doing helpful things for...
2025-08-0621 min
Delight Your Marriage492-Forgiveness is Key to Better Relationships: Interview with Brian & Heather MayerForgiveness is Key to Better Relationships: Interview With Brian & Heather Mayer Forgiveness can feel like the most unfair, unnatural thing in the world. When someone has wounded you—especially someone who was supposed to love you—choosing to forgive may feel like letting them off the hook. But Brian and Heather Mayer's story reminds us: forgiveness isn't about the other person's worthiness—it's about God's mercy. And it's the path to freedom, not just for them… but for you. Why Christian Marriages Struggle With Forgiveness Heather didn't realize how deeply unforgiveness had taken root. Ev...
2025-07-181h 05
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast92: Ditch Your Baggage! 😫 How to Lighten Your Load in Marriage #RelationshipBaggage #LetGo Ditch Your Baggage! How to Lighten Your Load in Marriage Key Takeaways: The Weight of Our Baggage: Just like physical luggage, emotional, mental, and spiritual "baggage" from our past, present, and future fears can be incredibly heavy and burdensome in our lives and relationships. The Death Grip: We often hold onto this baggage with a "death grip" – it can define us, make us comfortable, and we might be afraid to be without it. Personal Experience with Baggage: Heather and Brian share their own experiences bringing baggage into their marriage (e.g., trust issues, insecurities) and how it...
2025-07-1625 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast90: Husbands: Repairing Anger Outbursts (3 Hacks!) Love How Deep Podcast: Husbands, Repairing Anger Outbursts (with Brian Mayer) Episode Title: Husbands: Repairing Anger Outbursts (3 Hacks!) Host: Brian Mayer Show Notes: Husbands, have you ever lost your temper and blown up in anger at your wife? In this honest and vulnerable episode, Brian Mayer from Love How Deep shares his own past experience with an anger outburst and provides three crucial "hacks" designed to help you repair the damage and move forward constructively in your marriage. Brian acknowledges that anger happens to all of us as human...
2025-07-0211 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast89: Can Your Marriage Survive an Affair? [3 Steps to Hope]Love How Deep Podcast: Can Your Marriage Survive an Affair? (Solo with Brian Mayer) Episode Title: Can Your Marriage Survive an Affair? Brian's 3 Keys to Healing & Hope Host: Brian Mayer Show Notes: Brian from Love How Deep dives into the difficult question: can a marriage truly survive an extramarital affair? With compassion and directness, Brian shares his firm belief that healing is possible and outlines three essential steps for couples navigating this painful crisis. In this episode, Brian discusses: The Unwavering Need for Honesty: Brian underscores that complete and thorough...
2025-06-2510 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast88: Brian and Heather's Day at Maymont Park [Behind the Scenes]Welcome to the Love How Deep Podcast with Brian and Heather Mayer. We have a special treat today, in that we invite you into a behind the scenes day at Maymont park in Richmond, VA with us! In this fun and relatable episode of the Love How Deep Podcast, join Brian as he sets the scene for a spontaneous quality time adventure with his wife, Heather, at the beautiful Maymont Park in Richmond, Virginia. Get ready to use your imagination as they share their day filled with simple joys and unexpected moments! In...
2025-06-1820 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast87: Time Management Hacks for Busy Spouses & Parents! (You NEED to Try This)Introduction: Brian acknowledges the universal struggle of time management for spouses and parents. Balancing multiple roles: spouse, parent, worker, friend, individual pursuits, and potentially church commitments. The feeling of not having enough time to do everything. The Finite Nature of Time: Time as the one truly finite resource – unlike money, food, or friends, we can't create more of it. The challenge of fitting everything into a limited amount of time. Brian shares his current activity as an example of integrating passions with other tasks (running and video creation). Rethinking Multitasking: Brian expresses his dislike fo...
2025-06-1104 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast86: Stuck Spouse? Here's How to Help!Welcome Back to the Love How Deep Podcast. This is Episode 86. Helping Your Stuck Spouse Introduction Heather's opening question: Have you or your spouse ever felt overwhelmingly stuck? Relatability of feeling unable to move forward due to circumstances. Addressing the common frustration of wanting a stuck spouse to "just get over it." Highlighting the need for compassion and grace over irritation. Heather's Personal Experience Sharing a recent personal experience of feeling stuck and distraught. Brian's supportive question: "What do you need from me?" Heather's inability to articulate her needs ("I just wanna cu...
2025-06-0405 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast85: Jesus on the Cross: What Does It Mean for Your Marriage?Jesus on the Cross: What Does It Mean for Your Marriage? Introduction Heather poses the question: What does Jesus dying on the cross have to do with marriage? Setting the stage for exploring the connection. Encouraging likes, follows, and subscriptions. The Ultimate Act of Love (John 3:16) Reflecting on the lead-up to Easter and the meaning of the cross. Reciting John 3:16 – God's love for the world demonstrated through Jesus' sacrifice. Jesus as fully man and fully God, choosing to bear our sin out of love. Our fate sealed with Him through belief, leading to eternal li...
2025-05-2816 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast84: God's Plans for Your Marriage: Finding Hope and a Future TogetherGod's Plans for Your Marriage: Finding Hope and a Future Together Introduction Brian poses the question: Do you know the plans for your future? Introducing Jeremiah 29:11 as the source of knowing God's plans. Welcome back to Love How Deep. Excitement for the episode. Jeremiah 29:11 Reading of Jeremiah 29:11: "For I know the plans that I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future." The comfort in knowing God has a plan, even when we don't. Brian's personal struggle with...
2025-05-2111 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast83: Why Do We Keep Fighting? Unpacking the Root of Marital ConflictWhy Do We Keep Fighting? Unpacking the Root of Marital Conflict Introduction Welcome back to Love How Deep. Heather poses the question: Why do you and your spouse fight a lot? The frustration of feeling unable to stop fighting. Common fight topics: Dishwasher, trash, parenting, etc. The focus on finding the root cause of these conflicts. Scripture: James 4:1-3 Reading of James 4:1-3. The title of the section: "Submit Yourselves to God." Addressing the negative connotations of "submit" and its true meaning in relation to God and each other. Verse 1: The Source of...
2025-05-1418 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast82: Psalm 23 for Your Marriage: Finding Refreshment and GuidancePsalm 23 for Your Marriage: Finding Refreshment and Guidance Introduction Welcome back to Love How Deep. Introduction of the topic: How Psalm 23 can positively benefit marriage. Heather's love for and the refreshing nature of Psalm 23. Verse 1: The Lord is My Shepherd; I Shall Not Want Brian introduces the "Shepherd's Psalm." The comforting and soul-restoring nature of the passage. Sheep knowing the shepherd's voice and listening for God's guidance in marriage. "I shall not want" - lacking nothing in God's care. Needs vs. wants and trusting God's provision for your marriage. Examining intentions behind desires in...
2025-05-0717 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast81: Martha vs. Mary: Finding Focus in Your MarriagePodcast Outline Show Notes Page: Episode 81 - Martha vs. Mary: Finding Focus in Your Marriage Introduction Welcome and Episode Introduction Encourage liking, following, subscribing, and sharing. Heather poses the question: If Jesus were coming for dinner, what would your focus be? The Story of Martha and Mary Reading of Luke 10:38-42. The universality of the story: We are all Martha and Mary at different times. Martha: The Hostess with the Mostess The pressure of preparations: Planning, purchasing, preparation (the 3 P's!). Cleaning and cooking and the desire for perfection. The impact of busyness...
2025-04-3013 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast79: 5 Practical Communication StrategiesWelcome Back to the Love How Deep Podcast. In this episode: Struggling with communication in your marriage? You're not alone! In this episode, Heather and Brian share the first 5 of 10 practical communication strategies to help strengthen your relationship. Strategies discussed: The power of prayer. Choosing the right time to speak. The importance of forgiveness. Staying fully present. Sticking to the issue at hand. Learn how to build a foundation for healthier communication. Get access to a FREE resource: "10 Practical Communication Strategies" to further deepen your understanding and practice. Key Takeaways: Prayer is the foundation of good comm...
2025-04-1618 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast78: When God's Plan Doesn't Make SenseWelcome back to Love How Deep Podcast. In this episode: Heather shares her journey through a challenging season where God's plan didn't align with her expectations. She opens up about the emotional turmoil, the struggle to trust, and the invaluable support she received from her husband, Brian, and her community. Discover how to find strength in vulnerability, accept God's will, and lean on your support system during unexpected seasons. Learn about the importance of humility, acceptance, and allowing God to order your steps, even when you don't understand the path. Heather also recommends the book, "Not W...
2025-04-0924 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast77: How Do You Connect With GodEpisode Title: How Do You Connect With God? Episode Summary: Brian and Heather from Love How Deep explore the nine spiritual pathways outlined in Gary Thomas's "Sacred Pathways," discussing how couples can understand and appreciate their differing ways of connecting with God. This episode aims to foster understanding and strengthen relationships by exploring the diverse ways individuals experience their faith. Episode Highlights: Introduction to the nine spiritual pathways: Traditionalist, Visionary, Socialite, Intellectual, Caregiver, Contemplative, Activist, Naturalist, and Worshiper. Discussion on how individual personalities and backgrounds influence spiritual connection. The importance of understanding...
2025-04-0219 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast76: Kitchen Chemistry & Cooking TogetherEpisode Title: Spice Up Your Marriage: Kitchen Chemistry & Cooking Together! Episode Summary: Join Brian and Heather from Love How Deep as they explore the surprising benefits of cooking together as a couple! This fun and insightful episode delves into how shared kitchen experiences can boost communication, teamwork, and reduce stress. Discover practical steps to make cooking a bonding experience, tips for navigating kitchen dynamics, and how to keep God at the center of your relationship. Episode Highlights: Discover how cooking together can enhance communication and teamwork. Learn practical steps for planning, cooking...
2025-03-2616 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast75: Fighting Fair in MarriageThanks for joining us for this episode of the Love How Deep podcast! Disagreements are a natural part of any relationship, but how you handle them can make or break your connection. Brian and Heather share practical, biblically-based rules for effective communication during disagreements, emphasizing respect, understanding, and a focus on solutions rather than blame. They also address the importance of safety and provide a free resource to help couples improve their communication. Key Talking Points: Disagreements are Normal: It's natural and normal to have disagreements in a relationship. Acknowledging this normalcy can reduce...
2025-03-1919 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast74: The Blended Family Journey - Yours, Mine, OursWelcome to the Love How Deep Podcast with hosts Brian and Heather Mayer JD and Shannon West share their inspiring journey of creating a strong blended family. Discover practical advice on co-parenting, communication, and prioritizing your marriage in a blended family. Episode Description (Long - for show notes, website, etc.): In this episode of the Love How Deep Podcast, hosts Brian and Heather welcome JD and Shannon West to share their powerful story of building a thriving blended family. JD and Shannon open up about their experiences with divorce, co-parenting, and the unique...
2025-03-1242 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast73: Marriage Benefits of Church AttendanceWelcome Back to the Love Deep Podcast with Brian and Heather Mayer. Today we are talking about the importance of church attendance and especially attending the same church together as a married couple and family. In this episode, Brian and Heather from Love How to Eat discuss the five benefits of attending church together. They emphasize how attending church can increase family communication by providing opportunities to discuss sermons, Sunday school lessons, and other church activities. They delve into the spiritual connection fostered through shared worship, the essential role of community for support during tough time...
2025-03-0518 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast72: Reading Together to Strengthen Your MarriageStrengthening Marriage Through Shared Reading: Tips and Benefits In this episode, Heather and Brian from Love How Deep delve into the concept of 'page turners and relationship builders,' explaining how reading books together as a couple can significantly enhance marital connections. They open the discussion by reflecting on their own journey, noting that while they didn't engage in shared reading early in their marriage, it has since become a valuable activity for them. The session is peppered with practical advice and personal anecdotes aimed at encouraging couples to explore this unique way of reconnecting. The duo stresses that the...
2025-02-2620 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast71: 7 Ways to Build a Stronger MarriageWant a marriage that thrives, not just survives? Join Brian Mayer from Love How Deep as he dives into 7 science-backed strategies to strengthen your relationship! Drawing from the renowned research of Dr. John Gottman, this episode reveals the secrets to building a "Sound Relationship House." Learn how to: Build Love Maps: Truly know and understand your partner on a deep level. Share Fondness & Admiration: Express appreciation and affection in ways that resonate. Turn Towards: Respond positively to your partner's bids for connection. Manage Conflict: Navigate disagreements constructively and avoid the "Four Horsemen" that can destroy your relationship. Support...
2025-02-1925 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast70: 10 Key Questions to Revitalize Your MarriageEpisode Summary: When was the last time you and your spouse had a truly meaningful conversation? In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's easy to get stuck in surface-level exchanges. On this episode of Love How Deep, Brian and Heather Mayer share 10 key questions designed to spark deep, meaningful conversations and revitalize your marriage. These questions will help you reconnect, rediscover each other, and strengthen your bond. In this episode, you'll discover: Brian and Heather model how to ask and answer these questions, sharing personal anecdotes and creating a vulnerable and...
2025-02-1223 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast69: Debunking Common Marriage MythsWelcome to the Love How Deep Podcast with Brian and Heather Mayer "Love conquers all," "Happy wife, happy life," "Opposites attract"—we've all heard these marriage cliches. But are they true nuggets of wisdom, or harmful myths that set unrealistic expectations? In this episode of Love How Deep, Brian and Heather Mayer dive into some common marriage cliches, separating fact from fiction and offering practical, biblical advice for building a stronger, more fulfilling relationship. In this episode, you'll discover: "Love means never having to say you're sorry": We debunk this myth and discuss the im...
2025-02-0524 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast68: 5 Ways to Improve Marriage CommunicationWelcome to the Love How Deep Podcast! Do you ever feel like you and your spouse are just skimming the surface in your conversations? Like you're not truly connecting on a deeper level? You're not alone. In this episode of Love How Deep, Brian and Heather Mayer explore the 5 Levels of Communication, providing practical tools and biblical wisdom to help you cultivate true intimacy in your marriage. We dive into each level, from casual greetings to sharing your deepest dreams, explaining why each one is important and how to move through them effectively.
2025-01-2925 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast67: Overcoming Past Rejection to Thrive in MarriageStrengthening Your Marriage and Overcoming Rejection with Dr. Gary Lawrence In this podcast episode, Brian and Heather Mayer discuss the complexities of marriage and overcoming the impact of past rejection with special guest Dr. Gary Lawrence. Dr. Lawrence, a seasoned counselor and best-selling author of the book 'Rejection Junkies,' shares his extensive experience in helping couples strengthen their marriages and their connection to God. The discussion explores the formation of emotional patterns by age eight, the consequences of past rejection on marital relationships, and the importance of understanding and addressing these underlying issues. Dr...
2025-01-2252 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast65: Hearing God's Voice With Greater Clarity Welcome Back to Another Episode of the Love How Deep Podcast In this episode of 'Love How Deep,' Brian and Heather Mayer interview Sterling Harris, a former NFL player who has experienced both great highs and deep lows, including time in prison. Sterling shares his transformative journey to finding peace through a relationship with Jesus. They discuss the importance of hearing God's voice clearly, especially in the context of marriage, parenting, and personal struggles. Sterling talks candidly about his background in a religious environment that didn't teach him about God's active voice and how he learned to hear and r...
2025-01-081h 01
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast64: New Year New YouWelcome Back to The Love How Deep podcast! In this episode hosts Brian and Heather Mayer discuss the significance of New Year's resolutions for individuals and couples. They explore common resolutions such as health, finances, personal growth, and relationship improvement, and provide practical tips for setting achievable goals. The episode also delves into the importance of incorporating spiritual growth and God's guidance into the resolution-making process. The hosts address why resolutions often fail and share strategies for maintaining commitment, emphasizing the need for realistic objectives, accountability, and prayer. 1. Introduction "As the New Year begins, it's the perfect time...
2025-01-0127 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast62: Navigating Grief in Marriage - Finding Strength TogetherGrief Can Strengthen Your Marriage In this episode of the Love How Deep podcast, hosts Brian and Heather Mayer discuss the challenges of overcoming grief within a marriage. They share personal stories of loss, including the passing of Brian's grandparents, Heather's stepfather, and beloved pets. The couple highlights the importance of being patient, present, and prayerful during times of grief. Offering comfort and support to each other is essential, they explain, in navigating these difficult moments together. The episode also includes relevant Bible verses and practical tips for couples dealing with loss. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:21 Personal Stories of Loss 01:53 Coping with E...
2024-12-1820 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast61: Empty Nest Adventures - Finding Joy in Togetherness Find Your Way Back to Each Other Once Your Kids Leave the Nest In this episode, Brian and Heather Mayer discuss the challenges and opportunities of being empty nesters, sharing their 10-year journey and offering advice on maintaining and strengthening marital connections. They emphasize the importance of viewing the empty nest phase as a positive transition, highlighting the value of rekindling the dating aspect of the relationship, engaging in shared activities and hobbies, and connecting with church communities for support. They also discuss the role of love and support in marriage, referencing biblical teachings and offering practical tips...
2024-12-1119 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast60: Thriving in Biblical Roles of Husband and WifeAre you operating in the biblical roles God set forth for marriage? In this episode, Brian and Heather Mayer interview Michael and Tania Koehler, founders of Marriage Mania Ministry. They discuss their approach to biblical roles in marriage. They emphasize the complementarian view, highlighting specific commands for husbands (lead, protect, provide) and wives (submit, respect, support). They share personal experiences, noting challenges in their own marriage and the importance of humility, prayer, and mutual respect. They stressed that submission is loving and not demanding, and advised against nagging or demanding change in one's spouse. They also mentioned...
2024-12-0452 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast59: Uplevel Your Marriage with these Money HacksReady to take control of your finances and strengthen your marriage in the process? In this episode, you'll hear Brian and Heather Mayer share practical financial hacks designed just for married couples like you. From budgeting tips to creative ways to save, they'll inspire you to make small changes that add up to big results. Heather and Brian open up about their personal experiences with financial hardships, offering insights on how strategies like meal planning, secondhand shopping, and tithing have made a difference in their lives. You'll discover the value of using free resources from...
2024-11-2735 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast58: Creating Peace for You and Your Relationship Episode 58: Mastering Peace for Yourself and Your Relationship Publish Date: Wed 11/20/2024 Welcome and Banter Introduce Episode: In this episode of the Love How Deep podcast, we're talking about the importance of peace for yourself and your marriage. We will divide this into 3 parts and give you some practical tips for Yourself, Your Marriage Relationship, and then
2024-11-2029 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast57: A Morning Routine for Your MarriageEpisode 57: A Morning Routine for Marriages Welcome Introduce Episode: In this episode of the Love How Deep podcast, we're diving into the power of a morning routine. We'll share how beginning each day with intention can create a rhythm of closeness and strengthen your relationship. You'll hear about the small moments and shared rituals that help us stay in tune with each other, even on the busiest days. Join us as we explore how a thoughtful morning routine can inspire deeper connection and set a positive tone for your day as...
2024-11-1318 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast56: Marriage is Like a DanceBrian and Heather Mayer discuss the analogy of marriage as a dance, emphasizing the importance of choosing the right partner who shares values and faith. They highlight the necessity of communication and understanding each other's steps, likening it to non-verbal cues in dancing. The conversation covers the significance of balance and flexibility in marriage, the roles of leading and following, and the importance of celebrating each other's successes. They stress the need for mutual submission, forgiveness, and shared goals. The metaphor extends to navigating life's storms together, with God's presence as a guiding force, and concludes with the promise...
2024-11-0625 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast55: The Four Seasons of MarriageHeather and Brian Mayer discuss the cyclical nature of marriage, comparing it to the four seasons. They explore the concept of new beginnings in spring, the busy and often stressful summer, the reflective and restful autumn, and the challenging winter. Each season brings unique challenges and opportunities for growth. They emphasize the importance of adapting to changes, being intentional in relationships, and seeking rest and reflection. Bible verses from Zechariah, Matthew, Psalm, and Isaiah are referenced to provide spiritual guidance. The conversation concludes with practical advice for maintaining a strong marriage through all seasons and the encouragement to seek...
2024-10-3025 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast54: Surviving and Thriving Through CancerWelcome Back to Episode 54 of the Love How Deep Podcast. We are calling this one, "Surviving and Thriving Through Cancer. Today Brian and Heather discuss a very personal topic, Heather's cancer diagnosis in 2005 which happened right as they started dating. Join us in this special episode as we celebrate a profound milestone: 20 years of breast cancer survival. Reflecting on our journey from dating to enduring the trials of chemotherapy and surgery, we share heartfelt and humorous moments that highlight the importance of love, faith, and community support. From a memorable wig prank to the emotional aftermath of...
2024-10-2330 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast53: Raising Special Needs Children the Healthy WayWelcome to another episode of the Love How Deep Podcast with Brian & Heather Mayer. Brian and Heather Mayer discuss parenting special needs children with Brandon Summitt, an ordained Bishop and host of the "Charting Life" podcast. They explore the challenges and emotional aspects of parenting special needs children, emphasizing the importance of intentionality in maintaining marital connections and spending quality time with all children. Brandon highlights the role of community support, including churches and specialized organizations like the Ability Tree, which provide resources and respite care. He also stresses the significance of humor and advocacy in managing...
2024-10-1641 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast52: Let's Talk about CommunicatingWelcome Back to the Love How Deep Podcast. Before we dive in, make sure to pick up our free resource, "Ten Practical Communication Strategies" which packed full of all kind of helpful tips on how to make the communication between you and your spouse shine! Episode 52: Let's Talk About Communication Welcome to another episode of the Love How Deep Marriage Podcast with Brian and Heather Mayer! In this episode, the hosts tackle one of the most critical aspects of marriage—communication. While many issues can arise in a relationship, communication is often the un...
2024-10-0926 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast51: Forgiving Yourself is PossibleWelcome to the Love How Deep Podcast. Brian and Heather Mayer provide resources from the power of God's Word, experts in the relationship field, and from their own experiences to help you strengthen your relationship. Today we discuss how to forgive yourself which is often more difficult than forgiving others. Before we dive in, don't forget to pick our Forgiveness Conversation Starter, which is a free resource to start to bring healing where it is needed in your marriage relationship. Summary: Heather and Brian Mayer discuss the importance of...
2024-10-0226 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast50: Behind the Scenes at Love How DeepWelcome Back to the Love How Deep Podcast. This is a special episode because it is our 50th! Episode Title: Behind the Scenes at Love How Deep Description: In this special 50th episode of Love How Deep, Brian and Heather take listeners behind the scenes for a lighthearted and fun conversation about their podcasting journey, quirks, and differences. They share funny stories, bloopers, and insights into their work at Love How Deep, all while navigating the occasional technical glitch and brainstorming new ways to improve their content. A laid-back, fun episode filled with humor and...
2024-09-2523 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast49: I Can't ... It Hurts Too MuchWelcome Back to another episode of the Love How Deep podcast. This is episode 49 where Heather discusses how to heal from past hurts. Heather Mayer discusses overcoming personal struggles by turning to faith and scripture. She emphasizes the importance of letting go of past hurts and fears, sharing her own journey of self-protection and eventual healing. Mayer highlights specific scriptures, such as Psalm 27 and Isaiah 43:18-19, that provided her with strength and encouragement. She also mentions the significance of music and personal notes in reinforcing her faith. Mayer encourages listeners to find scriptures that resonate with them...
2024-09-1847 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast48: But It's My MoneyWelcome Back to The Love How Deep Podcast. This is Episode 48 and we are talking all about Tithing to your local church. Brian and Heather Mayer discuss the importance of tithing in their podcast episode, emphasizing that it is a command from God and a holy act of trust. They explain that tithing involves giving 10% of one's earnings to God through the church, which shows faith and belief in God's provision. They address common struggles with tithing, such as financial uncertainty and trust in the church's use of funds, and offer practical tips like starting small, budgeting, and...
2024-09-1133 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast47: Friends and Family Tips - Part 2: FamilyHeather and Brian Mayer discuss the impact of family on marriages, building on their previous episode about friends. They emphasize the importance of communication and setting boundaries to avoid family interference. Brian shares personal experiences, highlighting how different family dynamics can cause tension. They stress the need for couples to navigate these differences with love and understanding. The conversation also touches on the influence of family on spouses, the value of appreciating family traits, and the significance of open dialogue in resolving family-related issues. They conclude by promoting their free goal-setting resource. Family Interference in Relationships
2024-09-0420 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast46: Friends and Family Tips - Part 1: FriendsHeather and Brian Mayer discuss navigating friends and family dynamics in marriage on their podcast. They highlight the importance of spending time with couple friends, which helps couples learn from each other and build stronger bonds. They emphasize the need for boundaries, such as avoiding gatherings with people of the opposite sex, to maintain marital purity. The conversation also covers the potential for other couples' issues to bleed into one's own relationship, the importance of respecting each other's privacy, and the potential need to end a friendship for the sake of the marriage. They conclude by encouraging listeners to...
2024-08-2825 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast45: Be a Better Father for Your Kids - Part 2 Welcome Back to the Love How Deep Podcast Brian Mayer emphasizes the importance of unconditional love, active involvement, and support in nurturing children's potential. He encourages fathers to be good role models, listen to their children, and show love and affection, even when their dreams may seem unconventional. Mayer also stresses the importance of setting clear boundaries and consistently enforcing rules with love, rather than relying solely on punishment. He argues that teaching children rather than solely relying on punishment is crucial for their understanding and adherence to the rules. Transcript https://otter...
2024-08-2118 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast44: Be a Better Father For Your Kids - Part 1Welcome Back to the Love How Deep Podcast In this episode, Brian emphasizes the importance of being a present and engaged father, acknowledging the challenges men face in parenting. He shares personal experiences and provides tips for better parenting, including prioritizing emotional support, active listening, and open communication. Mayer stresses the need for parents to set positive examples, remain calm, and use positive language in interactions with their children. Action Items [ ] Complete the core values exercise on the Love How Deep website to understand your values as a parent. [ ] Tune into the next episode...
2024-08-1419 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast43: Creating Guardrails to Protect Your MarriageWelcome back to another episode of the Love How Deep Podcast where Brian and Heather Mayer work to equip you as a married couple with resources that rely on the transformative power of God's Word to strengthen your relationship. Today we are talking about Creating Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage. Ep 43 Brian and Heather Mayer discuss the importance of establishing guardrails in marriage to prevent destruction, including being mindful of opposite sex friendships in both personal and professional settings. They emphasize the need for transparency, open communication, and mutual respect to maintain healthy boundaries and...
2024-08-0731 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast42: 5 Tips When Relocating as a Married CoupleWelcome back to another episode of the Love How Deep podcast for married couples! In today's episode, Heather and Brian Mayer discuss the challenges of relocating as a married couple, including finding time to adapt, considering employment opportunities, and maintaining relationships. They emphasize the importance of open communication, emotional intelligence, and prioritizing the needs of all household members. They also share insights on moving to a new city, finding a real estate agent, saving money, and joining a church community. Finally, they discuss how to approach change and uncertainty with faith, emphasizing the importance of...
2024-07-3131 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast41: Completing Projects as a Married CoupleWelcome back to another episode of the Love How Deep Podcast where Brian and Heather Mayer work to equip you as a married couple with resources that rely on the transformative power of God's Word to strengthen your relationship. Today we are talking about healthy ways to complete projects as a married couple. Brian and Heather Mayer shared their experiences working together on home improvement projects as a married couple. They emphasized the importance of preparation, communication, mutual respect, and effective collaboration to overcome obstacles and complete projects. They also discussed the benefits of organizing tool...
2024-07-2421 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast40: How to Handle Negative Emotions in Your MarriageBrian and Heather discuss the importance of recognizing and addressing negative emotions in marriage, sharing practical advice and personal insights. They explore common struggles and emphasize the need for open communication, mutual support, and a willingness to explore underlying issues. They also discuss how their different upbringings have shaped their personalities and behaviors, encouraging empathy and understanding towards each other's needs. Action Items [ ] Have a conversation with your spouse about needs, stresses felt, and ways your spouse can support you [ ] Examine childhood experiences and how they influence relationship behaviors and needs [ ] Develop new positive habits through...
2024-07-1726 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast39: Spiritual Growth as a Married CoupleBrian and Heather Mayer discuss the importance of spiritual growth in marriage, emphasizing the need for continuous development in their faith and the positive impact it can have on their relationship. They offer practical advice and insights, including prioritizing God, integrating Bible study, practicing self-control, and treating each other with mutual affection and friendliness. Later, they discuss the importance of goodness, knowledge, and love in building strong relationships, highlighting the need to be the same person both behind closed doors and in public, and prioritizing unconditional love, perseverance, and self-control. Transcript https://otter.ai/u...
2024-07-1029 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast38: 5 "Five Minute" Quality Time Hacks for Married CouplesWelcome back to another episode of the Love How Deep podcast. We hope as you continue to listen that your marriage is strengthened and that you continue to use God's Word as the foundation for your marriage. What do you do when you only have 5 minutes together as a couple? There can certainly be moments and days where it seems like this is all the time we together. When that happens we can often just let those moments slide away because we don't feel like it is enough time to really connect. In this episode...
2024-07-0325 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast37: Balancing Business Ownership and Marriage with Trevor and Jenny WalkerWelcome back to another episode of the Love How Deep podcast. We hope as you continue to listen that your marriage is strengthened and that you continue to use God's Word as the foundation for your marriage. We can't wait to talk to our special guests. Friends - 15 years. Met at our local church and have connected in many ways throughout the years at church and different groups – Freedom and Financial Peace. We knew them when they had 2 very young kids and now have a total of 3! Welcome Trevor and Jenny Walker to the Show! W...
2024-06-2643 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast36: You're So Rude, and What to Do About ItWelcome back to another episode of the Love How Deep podcast. We hope as you continue to listen that your marriage is strengthened and that you continue to use God's Word as the foundation for your marriage. Today we are talking about rudeness and how it can simply destroy a marriage. Rudeness can be subjective, but it is very common that we can treat the cashier at the grocery store better than our own spouse. Before we begin we would like to give credit to the Love Dare Book written by Alex Kendrick and Stephen...
2024-06-1928 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast35: Conflict Resolution Tips for Married CouplesWelcome back to another episode of the Love How Deep podcast. We hope as you continue to listen that your marriage is strengthened and that you continue to use God's Word as the foundation for your marriage. Today we are discussing Conflict Resolution in a Marriage. This is a very common area that couples tell us they struggle with. Disagreements can certainly on a life of there when they are escalated or shut down. The goal though in marriage is not to eliminate disagreements or conflict as they will happen, but more to reduce the frequency and...
2024-06-1229 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast34: Navigating Life Transitions with Bryon and Alisha MitchellIntroduction Welcome back to another episode of the Love How Deep podcast. We hope as you continue to listen that your marriage is strengthened and that you continue to use God's Word as the foundation for your marriage. Today we are speaking with friends and special married couple guest, Bryon and Alisha Mitchell. They met when they were 14 years old and quickly became sweethearts. Since that time they have been through a lot of change. So we thought who better than them to discuss these big changes, how they navigated them as a married couple...
2024-06-0554 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast33: Common Spiritual Differences in MarriageWelcome back to another episode of the Love How Deep podcast. We hope as you continue to listen that your marriage is strengthened and that you continue to use God's Word as the foundation for your marriage. In marriage where Christianity is the backbone of the relationship, there can still be differences of opinions or beliefs within this aspect of a married couple's relationship. Today we will discuss some common areas where couples may have different perspectives and our thoughts on what to do about those issues. Let's Get Started 1. Do...
2024-05-2931 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast32: Marriage Q&A Part 2 With Brian & Heather - Partner Behavior, Communication, Spiritual Beliefs, FinancesWelcome back to another episode of the Love How Deep podcast. We hope as you continue to listen that your marriage is strengthened and that you continue to use God's Word as the foundation for your marriage. Marriage Q&A Part 2 - Today we are continuing our 2 part Q&A sessions. We are going to be asking each various common marriage questions using a deck of couple's communication cards. We have not prepared our answers in advance, but rather are choosing to see what comes up. This is a lot like marriage itself, questions sometimes come...
2024-05-2228 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast31: Marriage Q&A Part 1 With Brian & Heather - Roles, Sex & Affection, Family/Friends, Quality Time, and Conflict ResolutionWelcome back to another episode of the Love How Deep podcast. We hope as you continue to listen that your marriage is strengthened and that you continue to use God's Word as the foundation for your marriage. Marriage Q&A Part 1 - Today we are going to be having a bit of fun. We are going to be asking each various common marriage questions using a deck of couple's communication cards. We have not prepared our answers in advance, but rather are choosing to see what comes up. This is a lot like marriage itself, quest...
2024-05-1527 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast30: Three Pillars of a Healthy Marriage Part 3 - OthersWelcome back to another episode of the Love How Deep podcast. We hope as you continue to listen that your marriage is strengthened and that you continue to use God's Word as the foundation for your marriage. We are doing a 3 part miniseries called "3 Pillars of a Healthy Marriage." In our first episode, we focused on you as an individual. In the second episode, we focused on you and your spouse in your marriage relationship, and then in the final episode we will now discuss how other people factor into a healthy marriage. Of course...
2024-05-0832 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast29: Three Pillars of a Healthy Marriage Part 2 - Your Marriage RelationshipWelcome back to another episode of the Love How Deep podcast. We hope as you continue to listen that your marriage is strengthened and that you continue to use God's Word as the foundation for your marriage. We are in a 3 part miniseries called "3 Pillars of a Healthy Marriage." In our first episode, we discussed you as an individual. In this second episode, we will focus on you and your spouse in your marriage relationship, and then in the final episode we will now discuss how other people factor into a healthy marriage. Of course...
2024-05-0546 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast28: Three Pillars of a Healthy Marriage Part 1: You, The IndividualWelcome back to another episode of the Love How Deep podcast. We hope as you continue to listen that your marriage is strengthened and that you continue to use God's Word as the foundation for your marriage. We are starting a 3 part miniseries called "3 Pillars of a Healthy Marriage." In our first episode, we will be focus on you as an individual. In the second episode, we will focus on you and your spouse in your marriage relationship, and then in the final episode we will discuss how other people factor into a healthy marriage. ...
2024-05-0534 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast27: Avoiding the Four Horsemen in Marriage CommunicationWelcome back to another episode of the Love How Deep podcast. We hope as you continue to listen that your marriage is strengthened and that you continue to use God's Word as the foundation for your marriage. Just as the Four Horsemen are known as a sign of the end of the world and the second coming of Jesus (as discussed in the Bible in the book of Revelation Chapter 6), they are also known for the end of a marriage relationship when they enter the scene. No, we are not talking about actual horses, here...
2024-05-0532 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast26: The Role Grief Plays in Marriage (or Remarriage)Welcome back to the Love How Deep podcast. Today we have a very special guest. Her name is Heather Hetchler and she is a Reframing Relationships expert, author, speaker and joy seeker. She helps women reframe difficult relationships and situations and reclaim their peace. Heather primarily works with women and couples in co-parenting, stepfamilies and empty nesting. Heather is passionate about educating, empowering and encouraging women to live life loved in Christ. She and her husband reside in Cleveland having launched their six kids. Today we will be talking to Heather about working through the Grief that...
2024-05-0150 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast25: Navigating Personality Differences in Your MarriageWelcome back to another episode of the Love How Deep podcast. We hope as you continue to listen that your marriage is strengthened and that you continue to use God's Word as the foundation for your marriage. 1. Introduction: Our podcast episode today is called "Navigating Personality Difference in Your Marriage" What an important topic, because often our personality differences can be super beneficial and other times cause issues if we are not careful. 2. Similarities – Brian & Heather Heather and Brian have lots of personality differences, but the funny th...
2024-04-0339 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast24: Be a Better Wife for Your MarriageWelcome back to another episode of the Love How Deep podcast. We hope as you continue to listen that your marriage is strengthened and that you continue to use God's Word as the foundation for your marriage. Don't forget in addition to our podcast, we also have lots of great resources on our website – blog articles, free resources, an online course on forgiveness, and information about our couples experience conference. This is all at www.lovehowdeep.com Now on to today's episode about how to Be a Better Wife for Your Marriage
2024-03-2723 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast23: Be a Better Husband for Your MarriageWelcome back to another episode of the Love How Deep Podcast. We help couples keep promises! Today Brian Mayer is flying solo, because He wants to talk to the husbands. He wants to give 5 tips on Being a Better Husband for Your Marriage. All of these tips rely on the power of God's Word to not only strengthen you as an individual but to strengthen your relationship. This episode is inspired on a study called "Becoming a Wholeheated Husband" by Dave McLean. He has lots of great wisdom in his study that I would point you to h...
2024-03-2026 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast22: The Power of the 5 Love Languages for Stronger MarriagesWelcome back to another episode of the Love How Deep podcast. We hope as you continue to listen that your marriage is strengthen and that you continue to use God's Word as the foundation for your marriage. Don't forget in addition to our podcast, we also have lots of great resources on our website – blog articles, free resources, an online course on forgiveness, and information about our couples experience conference. This is all at www.lovehowdeep.com Now on to today's episode about the 5 Love Languages. The Foundation of Love In...
2024-03-1339 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast21: Individual or Separate Accounts in MarriageWelcome to another episode of the Love How Deep Podcast with Brian & Heather Mayer! Because money and finances can be a topic that generates a lot tension within a marriage relationship, we want to take some time to discuss one area that can cause issues. It is the idea of having individual (separate) or shared (joint) accounts within the marriage. Decades ago it was common for married couples to have a shared checking and savings account. That trend has changed with Gen Y (often called Millennials – born between 1981-1996) and Gen Z (born between 1997 – 2012). H...
2024-03-0639 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast20: Common Pain Points for Married CouplesIntroduction Welcome! Today we are discussing some very common issues that tend to come up in most marriages at some point or another. Now some of these issues may not be a problem for you or maybe you have figured them. Some may be sticking points for you. We will discuss and give some quick hitting tips and biblical scripture that may help. Time Constraints: Pain Point: Juggling responsibilities can leave little time for each other. Bible Verse: Ecclesiastes 3:1 - "There is a time for everything, and a season for every...
2024-02-2831 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast19: Navigating the Spender Saver Dynamic in Your Marriage Love How Deep Episode 19: Navigating the Saver-Spender Dynamic in Your Marriage Introduction Welcome! Today, we're diving into a topic that might hit close to home—navigating financial differences in your marriage. We've got practical tips and biblical wisdom coming your way, so stick around for some valuable insights. Understanding Each Other's Money Story Let's kick off by urging you to have open conversations about your money backgrounds. Share your stories, understand each other's financial tendencies, and consider Proverbs 2:2-5 as your guide to gaining financial un...
2024-02-2124 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast18: The Art of Listening for the Married Couple18 - The Art of Listening for the Married Couple Strengthening Your Marriage and Connection Through Active Listening Introduction: · Ever notice how Dogs are So Intent and Can Hang on Every Word · What must they be thinking? · Do dogs think every word that comes from us is like us saying "bacon." · Whatever it is, we could probably learn a thing or two. Here are 3 quick tips to help you with something called Active Listening to grow in your connection with each other as a Christian married coup...
2024-02-1414 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast17: Finding the Joy in the Mundane as a Married CoupleEpisode 17 "Finding Joy in the Mundane as a Married Couple Introduction: Finding joy in everyday moments within a Christian marriage. Segment 1: The Challenge of the Mundane The misconception that a Christian marriage automatically guarantees a life filled with non-stop happiness. Joy is what we are after. Which is happiness in spite of our circumstances. The importance of being intentional in finding joy amid life's mundane tasks. Segment 2: Personal Experience with Mundane Tasks Brian's finding that grocery shopping is a mundane task, and the mindset shift towards finding joy in those moments. Heather...
2024-02-0727 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast16: Setting Healthy Boundaries With Your Parents Setting Healthy Boundaries With Parents Thanks for joining us again on the Love How Deep Podcast. In today's episode we delve into a crucial aspect of marital strength and harmony – setting boundaries with parents. In the intricate dance of love and commitment, establishing clear and respectful boundaries becomes essential. Today, we explore why boundaries are vital in general and specifically why setting boundaries with parents is a sacred journey for married couples. From understanding the significance of individual identity to fostering a united front, each step is underlined by biblical principles that guide us toward a...
2024-01-3140 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast15: Why Couples Should Pray Together Why Couples Should Pray Together Thanks for joining us again on the Love How Deep Podcast. In the hustle and bustle of daily life, maintaining a deep connection with your partner can sometimes be challenging. Today we will explore extraordinary impact that shared prayer can have on marriages. From fostering emotional intimacy to navigating challenges hand-in-hand, prayer serves as a powerful tool for couples to deepen their connection, align their values, and find resilience in the face of life's trials. Join us on this journey as we discuss not only the reasons why couples should...
2024-01-2436 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast14: Strengthen Your Relationship at a Marriage Conference Strengthen Your Relationship at a Marriage Conference Thanks for joining us again on the Love How Deep Podcast. Sometimes in a marriage relationship, couples like you can tend to drift off course. It could be for various reasons. Maybe conflict resolution has become more difficult. Maybe outside stressors like we discussed in our last episode may have ramped up. It could be a health issue or simply to feeling a bit stale about life. Whatever might be the cause of the drift, we have a great answer for you. You both could really benefit from...
2024-01-1730 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast13: Supporting Your Spouse During Stressful TimesThanks for joining us again on the Love How Deep Podcast with Brian & Heather Mayer. In today's episode, we will explore externals stressors that can happen to either or both spouses in a marriage. Most importantly we will discuss some helpful ways to be supportive when those stressors happen. Enjoy the episode! I. Understanding External Stress A. Definition of external stressors B. Common sources of external stress (work, finances, family, health etc.) C. Impact of external stress on individuals and relationships II. 5 Strategies to Support Your Sp...
2024-01-1032 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast12: Handling Differences in Your MarriageWelcome to another episode of the Love How Deep podcast. We are talking about differences in marriage and most specifically how to handle them. Sometimes differences are small, sometimes big. Sometimes they are easy to navigate and sometimes not. It is all part of being human and being in a relationship with the person you love most in this world. Brian & Heather discuss the differences between males and females. One of our favorite books is called "Men and like Waffles, Women are like Spaghetti" by Bill and Pam Farrel. It is a light hearted look at they way...
2023-12-2031 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast11: Healing the Hurts in Your Marriage Welcome back to another episode on The Love How Deep Podcast. Today we are talking about Healing from Hurts. These could be hurts that have specifically developed from things between you and your spouse or maybe events and issues outside your relationship. Let's jump in and get started. Key Verse Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will...
2023-12-1442 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast10: Humility in Your MarriageWelcome back to another great episode. This time we are talking about Humility in Your Marriage and the importance to be humble. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of others. (Phil 2:3-4 The world defines humility as taking a modest view of yourself and being free from pride and arrogance. This is often a foreign concept because of our natural inclination towards selfishness. It is often at the cost of those we love the...
2023-12-0626 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast9: Stay Connected as a Couple in the Midst of BusynessIntroduction: Welcome back to the Podcast. We are on Episode #9 called "Stay Connected as a Couples in the Midst of Busyness." It is a common challenge of staying connected in busy seasons It is important to prioritizing the marital relationship Tip 1: Prioritize Quality Time: The significance of quality over quantity in time spent together. Encourage intentional moments of connection, such as date nights. Check out our Date Night Freebies. Bible Verse: Ecclesiastes 4:10 - "Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help...
2023-11-2933 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast8: Gratitude for Friends, Family, And Your SpouseWelcome Back to The Love How Deep Podcast In today's episode, Brian and Heather discuss Gratitude and the importance of it in all areas of life. Thanksgiving is usually the time of year that we express what we are thankful for, but it is a great idea to begin to do this at many points through the entire year. In spite of challenges and obstacles, we are sure you can think about that things in your life that have made a positive difference. We discuss showing Gratitude for: Our freedoms in the U.S. and...
2023-11-2230 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast7: Quality Time to Strengthen Your MarriageEpisode 7: Quality Time to Strengthen Your Marriage (11/15/2023) Introduction Welcome and brief introduction to the episode. In today's fast paced chaotic world with everything at our fingertips, it is easy to lose sight of each other. That's why we want to talk about the importance of Quality Time. And remember Quality Time is different than Quantity Time. Quality Time is putting more of a focus on each other Quantity Time is where you might be physically nearby and even talking to each other, but everything else is actually taking precedence.
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Love How Deep Marriage Podcast4: Roles and Responsibilities for Married CouplesIn today's episode, we will talk about Roles and Responsibilities for Married Couples. This is a common area of landmines for couples. We hope to help shed light on this issue for you and to give some creative ways to navigate successfully. 1. Roles and Responsibilities in Family of Origin a. Traditional vs Egalitarian (Modern) b. Heather discusses the Traditional Approach from her Childhood (Pros and Cons) c. Brian discusses two household approach from divorce. One home was a single mother doing mostly everything and the Traditional approach in the father's home...
2023-10-2530 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast3: Forgiveness: Where it Begins and ExtendsForgiveness as a Central Theme in the Bible Today we will talk explore topics in the Bible around Forgiveness and how they relate to your marital relationship. The goal is to help us all learn more about this powerful tool that can help heal hurts and reconnect you as spouses in ways you never thought possible. In the Bible, forgiveness is a central theme, and it is often portrayed as an act of mercy and compassion towards others. One of the most famous biblical passages about forgiveness is found in the Lord's Prayer, where Jesus...
2023-10-1827 min
Love How Deep Marriage Podcast1: How We Found ForgivenessAre you ready to get to know how the life experiences that hosts Brian Mayer and Heather Mayer went through that helped to shape Love How Deep? In this episode we will discuss that and so much more because we want to journey with you as your marriage is strengthened through a foundation of Godly principals. We also discuss the power of forgiveness. We will share what it did for our lives before we met and how we use it in our relationship now. We can help you do the same in your marriage relationship. ...
2023-10-1333 min