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Your Marriage MattersYMM 189 ... The Fundamentals for Building A More Vibrant, Healthy Marriage!The Fundamentals for Building A More Vibrant, Healthy Marriage! Hey gang ... Welcome to Your Marriage Matters episode 189 - The Fundamentals for Building A More Vibrant, Healthy Marriage! Since we are doing a new YouTube channel. we felt like it was important to go back to the fundamentals as a reset for everything we are going to be covering in the days and weeks ahead! The fundamentals we are going to be covering during this episode are simple but powerful! They are: Create a "shared vision" for creating a compelling life together! Master the critical skill...2024-05-0319 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 188 I Am NOT the Enemy ... The Power of Solving Problems As A Team!Problems, struggles, and conflict are signs of a healthy relationship! Two imperfect people working to build a life together in an imperfect world are bound to face struggles. This is due to the mere fact that they: Are male and female Grew up in different households Have different personality styles Have different views on sex, money, household roles and responsibilities, parenting, and a dozen other subjects. All of this, and more, means there will be conflict! What matters is how we handle it!!! This entire month, we will be following the theme of "I Am...2024-04-2615 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 187 ... 3 Life Lessons From the Road!!!Join Jim & Christie Jacobus on episode 187 of Your Marriage Matters as they delve into the profound lessons learned from their adventurous journey as full-time RV travelers. In this insightful episode, 3 Life Lessons From the Road, they explore: Beauty Everywhere: Explore the breathtaking landscapes of America through the eyes of seasoned travelers. Discover how every corner of this country holds its own unique charm and beauty, reminding us to appreciate the world around us. People's Splendor: Dive into the heartwarming experiences of connecting with diverse communities across the nation. Jim & Christie share inspiring stories that highlight t...2024-04-1926 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 186 ... The Trust Factor: 5 Essential Keys for a Thriving Relationship!!!Welcome back to Your Marriage Matters with Jim & Christie Jacobus! In this episode, we delve into the crucial topic of trust in marriage and why it's the cornerstone of a strong, enduring relationship. Trust isn't just a nice-to-have; it's the foundation upon which emotional connection, communication, stability, and growth thrive. In this episode, we discuss: Foundation of Emotional Connection: How trust lays the groundwork for deep emotional intimacy. Enhances Communication: The role of trust in fostering open, honest communication. Promotes Relationship Stability: How trust contributes to a stable and secure partnership. Strengthens Bonds: Ways in which...2024-04-1228 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 185 ... The 5 R’s of Spring Cleaning Your Marriage!🎙️ Join Jim and Christie Jacobus on Your Marriage Matters as they dive deep into "The 5 R’s of Spring Cleaning Your Marriage"! 🌷 In this episode, they discuss practical strategies to revitalize your relationship and create a stronger bond this spring. From reorganizing your time together to renovating your finances, refreshing appreciation, revitalizing shared goals, and renewing your commitment, Jim and Christie provide actionable tips for couples to strengthen their marriages. Tune in to discover how to: Prioritize quality time for bonding activities. 2. Align your financial goals and create a budget together. 3. Express gratitude and appreciati...2024-04-0507 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 184 ... This 1 Idea Can Be A Game Changer In YOUR Marriage!In this episode of Your Marriage Matters podcast with Jim & Christie Jacobus we talk about the one habit that can change your marriage. We are going to introduce couples to the idea of having a weekly meeting. Doing so is a great habit and can help get couples on the same page in a busy day to day life. Weekly meetings can ,,, Improved Communication: Regular meetings provide a dedicated time for couples to discuss important matters, express their feelings, and share updates about their lives. This fosters open and honest communication, leading to better u...2024-03-2924 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 183 ... Avoid These 5 Relationship Pitfalls or Risk Losing Your Marriage!!!Join Jim & Christie Jacobus as they dive deep into the crucial topic of the 5 things that can slowly erode the foundation of your marriage. In this eye-opening episode, they discuss: Communication Issues: Uncover the secrets to effective communication that can transform your relationship. Lack of Appreciation: Discover the power of showing gratitude and appreciation to reignite the spark in your marriage. Ignoring Conflict Resolution: Learn practical strategies to resolve conflicts constructively and strengthen your bond. Neglecting Quality Time: Explore the importance of carving out quality time for each other amidst life's...2024-03-2230 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 182 ... Unlocking the Secrets of a Thriving Marriage Through Worship!Join Jim & Christie Jacobus on a transformative journey in this episode of Your Marriage Matters. Discover the profound truth that a great marriage is deeply rooted in worship, illuminating three essential facets of worship: Worship God as Creator: By acknowledging God as the creator of all things, including your marriage, you unlock the door to understanding the divine design behind your relationship. Worship God as Sovereign: Embrace the sovereignty of God in your marriage, recognizing His authority and wisdom in orchestrating every aspect of your journey together. Worship God as Savior: Lean into...2024-03-1533 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 181 ... The Heart of Marriage: Insights from the One Night For Oneness ConferenceTune in to this episode of Your Marriage Matters, where we reflect on our recent participation at the One Night For Oneness Marriage Conference. Delve into the profound lessons we shared, including the significance of the apple tree analogy in understanding marriage dynamics. Explore why conventional approaches like threats, manipulation, and guilt fail to address the core issues in relationships, and how focusing on the heart is the key to lasting change. Gain valuable insights into recognizing and addressing your own role in marital challenges. 🔊 Key Takeaways: Unpacking the apple tree analogy and its relevance to mar...2024-03-0824 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 180 ... Love's Echo: Insights from One Night For Oneness Marriage Conference!In this highly anticipated episode, Jim & Christie Jacobus take you on an enlightening journey through the heart of marriage. Fresh from their engaging presentation at the One Night For Oneness Marriage Conference, they delve into profound truths that form the bedrock of enduring relationships: Romance as a Result, Not a Cause: Discover why Jim & Christie believe that romance isn't just a spark but the radiant outcome of a robust foundation in marriage. Accountability in Communication: Join the discussion on how embracing accountability for our words and actions fosters deeper understanding and intimacy in relationships. The Heart's Role in M...2024-03-0120 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 179 ... Love IS: Unlocking the Secrets to Lasting Love With Paul Tripp!Welcome back to Your Marriage Matters! As we wrap up February, the month of love, we're diving into the profound wisdom of Paul David Tripp's "Love is" statements. Join us as we break down these five powerful statements to help strengthen and deepen your relationship. Being Committed to Unity: Learn why it's more important to prioritize unity and understanding over winning arguments or being right. Discover how embracing unity can transform your relationship dynamics. Investing Time in Communication: Explore the significance of investing time to discuss and understand relational problems. We'll share practical tips for...2024-02-2322 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 178 ... One Size Doesn't Fit All! How To Custom Fit YOUR MarriageIn this week's episode of Your Marriage Matters, hosts Jim and Christie Jacobus dive deep into the dynamics of relationships, armed with insights from The 5 Love Languages, Relational Needs, and DISC personality profiles. Discover how understanding and embracing our differences can strengthen the bond between partners. By recognizing and honoring each other's unique ways of expressing love and fulfilling relational needs, couples can foster deeper connection and harmony in their marriages. Join Jim and Christie as they unpack the importance of communicating with empathy and adapting to our partner's love languages and personality traits for...2024-02-1636 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 177 ... The 5 Stages of Marriage: Embracing the Journey of GrowthWelcome to Your Marriage Matters with Jim & Christie Jacobus! Embark on a journey through the dynamic stages of love with us as we explore the intricacies of relationships and the beauty of enduring commitment. Join us as we delve into the fascinating phases every couple encounters: · Infatuation/Honeymoon Phase: Experience the exhilarating rush of passion and adoration as couples revel in the blissful haze of newfound love. Discover the magic of spontaneous gestures and the joy of being lost in each other's embrace. · Reality Check/Adjustment Phase: Navigate the transition from euphoria to...2024-02-0924 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 176 ... Three Ways To Make This Your “Best Valentine’s Day Ever”!!!Your Marriage Matters Podcast with Jim & Christie Jacobus: Pre Valentine's Day Edition! Are you ready to elevate your Valentine's Day experience? Join the dynamic duo, Jim and Christie, on this week's podcast episode, where they unravel the secrets to making this romantic occasion truly unforgettable. • Be Proactive: Don't settle for ordinary! Jim and Christie advocate for breaking free from the last-minute scramble and share insightful tips on being proactive in finding that perfect, thoughtful gift. Discover how a little planning can transform your Valentine's surprise into a cherished memory. • Be Creative: Inject a dose of creativi...2024-02-0211 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 175 ... Beyond Beliefs: Crafting a Love-Filled Marriage with Positive Habits! Welcome to another episode of the Your Marriage Matters podcast with Jim & Christie Jacobus! In episode 175, we dive into the essence of building critical habits in your marriage. 🌟 Building upon our recent discussions on how core beliefs shape thoughts, actions, and ultimately habits, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to create positive habits from the foundation of their core beliefs. 🤔 Understanding the Power of Habits: Discover the profound impact habits have on your marriage. We revisit the influence of core beliefs and how they serve as the driving force behind our daily actions. 💑 Linking C...2024-01-2619 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 174 ... Believe, Think, Act: How To Create a Positive Marriage Mindset!!! 🚀 Join us in this eye-opening episode of "Your Marriage Matters." Together, let's delve into the fascinating interplay between our core beliefs, thoughts, and actions within the intricate tapestry of marriage. 🔄 The Core Belief Cascade: In this episode we unpack the profound impact of core beliefs on the trajectory of a marriage. We will unravel how negative core beliefs, such as viewing marriage as a trap, can set off a chain reaction leading to negative thoughts and actions. Conversely, discover the transformative power of positive core beliefs, where marriage becomes an opportunity for shared growth, paving the way for po...2024-01-1925 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 173 ... Going Beyond Beliefs: Crafting the Right Mindset for An Awesome Marriage! In episode 173 of Your Marriage Matters podcast, Jim and Christie Jacobus delve into the critical importance of cultivating the right thoughts about marriage, oneself, and one's partner. This episode serves as a follow-up to their previous discussion on how core beliefs significantly impact our thoughts. Jim, drawing on his expertise as a professional speaker, and Christie, as an online counselor, explore the profound influence thoughts have on actions and the overall dynamics of a relationship. They share practical strategies for aligning core beliefs with a positive mindset to enhance marital well-being. The conversation extends to scriptural insights...2024-01-1521 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 172 ... The Marriage Blueprint: How Core Beliefs Shape Our Life Together (Both Good and Bad!)Welcome to another episode of "Your Marriage Matters" with Jim and Christie Jacobus, where we dive deep into the foundations of a healthy marriage. In today's episode, we're exploring the significance of core beliefs in fostering a strong and lasting marital bond. Core beliefs are the fundamental convictions and principles that shape our perspectives and guide our actions. In the context of marriage, they form the bedrock of the relationship, influencing how partners interact and navigate through the journey together. 1: You Can't Change, Cure, or Control Someone Else One key core bel...2024-01-0530 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 171 ... Ask Yourself These 4 Questions To Make 2024 Your Best Year Ever! Part 2This is part 2 of our "4 Questions" annual process we go through to make sure 2024 is going to be the best year ever. We trust you will enjoy questions 3 and 4! Repeat of last week's show notes ... People often ask us how we manage to stay in sync as a couple and maintain that synchronization over time. The key to our success lies in one word: communication. We firmly believe in the power of open, transparent and frequent communication, which allows us to be on the same page. One of the effective processes we've implemented is...2023-12-2929 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 170 ... Ask Yourself These 4 Questions To Make 2024 Your Best Year Ever! People often ask us how we manage to stay in sync as a couple and maintain that synchronization over time. The key to our success lies in one word: communication. We firmly believe in the power of open, transparent and frequent communication, which allows us to be on the same page. One of the effective processes we've implemented is what we call "The 4 Questions." We initiated this practice over two decades ago, and it has become a yearly ritual for us. As we approach the end of each year, we engage in this process to prepare for...2023-12-2229 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 167 ... The Wedding Chronicles: Joy, Surprises, and Lessons Learned From 2 Recently Married Couples!In this exciting and fun episode, join our hosts as they sit down with two extraordinary couples, Mindy and Chris Harris, and Hannah and Austin Pierce. Get ready to delve into the depths of married life and uncover the invaluable experiences and wisdom these newlyweds have to share about their wedding day and everything that went into it!. Discover the emotions as Jim & Christie ask the question, "How does it feel being married?" Listen in awe as Mindy and Chris, along with Hannah and Austin, paint a vivid picture of the transformative power of love and commitment...2023-07-0650 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 166 ... The Power Couple Blueprint Part II: 3 Core Skills for an Extraordinary Marriage!Last week we discussed Jim's favorite topic for a great marriage - mindsets! This week we look at Christie's fav topic - skill sets! One is worthless without the other so we trust you will enjoy! In this podcast you will discover the secrets to a thriving relationship on the latest episode of Your Marriage Matters podcast! Join relationship experts Jim & Christie Jacobus as they unveil the three essential skills that will revolutionize your love life. In this episode, you will learn: Effective Communication: Discover the key techniques to enhance communication with your p...2023-06-2941 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 165 ... The Power Couple Blueprint: 10 Mindsets for an Extraordinary Marriage!Welcome to YOUR Marriage Matters, where we explore the essential mindsets for a thriving and enduring marriage. In this episode, we'll dive into the 10 critical mindsets that form the foundation of a successful partnership. Commitment: Approach marriage with unwavering dedication and understand that it requires effort and perseverance. Cultivate a deep commitment to your partner and the relationship to ensure its strength and longevity. Communication: Prioritize open and honest communication. Actively listen to your partner's thoughts, feelings, and needs, and express yourself clearly and respectfully. Effective communication is vital for understanding, connection, and resolving conflicts.2023-06-2245 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 164 ... The Power of Shared Faith: Strengthening Your Marriage Through Spiritual Habits!Of all of the habits we have been discussing this series just how important are the spiritual habits we develop? We believe they may be more important than all of the rest! In this episode of Your Marriage Matters, Jim and Christie Jacobus explore the importance of cultivating spiritual habits within a marriage. They discussed a variety of practices and activities that can enhance the spiritual connection between partners, ultimately leading to a stronger and more fulfilling relationship. Here's a recap of the key points discussed: Reading and Studying Scripture: Jim and Christie emphasized the...2023-06-1540 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 163 ... Love, Trust, and the Almighty Dollar: The Essential Guide to Financial Well-Being in Your Relationship!Are you ready to take your relationship to the next level? Join hosts Jim and Christie Jacobus on their podcast, Your Marriage Matters, where they share valuable insights and practical advice on building a strong and prosperous marriage. In this episode, they uncover the secrets to healthy financial habits for engaged or seriously dating couples. Money can be a sensitive subject, but Jim and Christie are here to guide you through the journey of financial harmony. They emphasize the importance of open and honest communication about money. By discussing your financial goals, priorities, and concerns regularly, you...2023-06-0829 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 162 ... Preparing for a Lifetime Together: Strengthening Emotional Health In Your Relationship!Welcome to another episode of Your Marriage Matters, the podcast where we explore the keys to a successful and fulfilling marriage. I'm your host, Jim Jacobus, and I'm joined by my wonderful co-host and partner, Christie Jacobus. Summary: In today's episode, we dive into the essential elements of a healthy relationship. We'll discuss effective communication, healthy conflict resolution, mutual respect, emotional support, quality time, boundaries and independence, shared responsibilities, physical intimacy, emotional resilience, and mutual goals and growth. These elements form the foundation of a thriving and lasting marriage. Key Points: Effective Communication...2023-06-0132 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 161 ... Wellness Warriors: Uniting as a Couple for Optimal Health and Happiness!Does your physical health impact the health of your relationship? Simple answer - absolutely! Join us on a journey to prioritize your physical health as a couple and strengthen your bond like never before. We are thrilled to present ten essential habits that will revolutionize your approach to physical well-being. Are you ready to embark on this exciting adventure together? 1️⃣ Regular Exercise Together: Discover the joy of shared physical activities. Whether it's taking leisurely walks, cycling, swimming, dancing, or joining a fitness class, exercising as a couple not only improves your physical health but also deep...2023-05-2529 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 160 ... The Relationship Blueprint: Mastering 5 Habits for Sustained Success!Welcome to "The Relationship Blueprint: Mastering 5 Habits for Sustained Success!" with your hosts, Jim and Christie Jacobus! Join us for an exciting podcast episode where we explore the fascinating world of habits and how they can shape your life. In this special series spanning five weeks (and possibly more!), we'll guide you on a journey towards building incredible habits that will amplify the magic in your relationship. Are you ready to make your dreams a reality? Our first habit is all about fostering strong communication through regularly scheduled weekly "team" meetings. Discover the...2023-05-1832 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 159 ... Tired of Struggling to Get Things Done Together? Try This!!!Do you want to learn how to achieve big things in your life without putting your relationship at risk? Well, you're in luck! In this podcast, we reveal the secret behind our success in working together as a couple. We call it the I D E A process, and it's a simple yet powerful tool that can help you achieve your goals without sacrificing your relationship. I D E A stands for: Inspiration Discussion Education Action We'll guide you through each step and show you how to apply it to both big and small projects...2023-05-1130 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 158 ... 10 Key Moments In A Wedding Day You Absolutely Want To Get RightWhat moments in a wedding day are critical to your personal enjoyment and the enjoyment of your guests? Well, Jim did a wedding this past weekend and on our way home we started discussing all of the great moments that were had by the couple and the guests and we had so much fun reliving the event we thought ... "why not do a podcast about it"! So, here are 10 Key Moments In A Wedding Day You Absolutely Want To Get Right"! We trust you will enjoy! Let us know if you have any que...2023-05-0421 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 156 ... Unlocking the Potential of a Shared Vision for Your Life Together!What is one of the most important skills a couple can develop to keep their lives together vibrant and exciting? That is learning to create a shared vision for their futures both as individuals and as a couple. We always talk about being intentional. In this podcast we discuss how important it is to have: A clear mission! A clear vision! A clear set of shared values! A set of goals both individual and as a couple And committing to be a great team! We also encourage you to sit down and go through our B...2023-04-2529 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 157 ... Becoming Your Best Self: The Key to a Strong, Fulfilling and Lasting Relationship! Ever wondered what it would be like to be in a relationship with or marry someone who is fully committed to being the best version of themselves and is always growing and improving in every aspect of their life? It would be pretty awesome, don't you think? There's a quote that we often use to guide our search for the right person to share our life with: "become the person the person you are looking for is looking for." So, if we want to find someone who is always growing, we...2023-04-2032 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 155 ... Cultivating Emotional Intelligence: Empowering Tools for Managing Conflict and Challenges in Your Marriage!Let's get this straight ... you will have problems, challenges and outright conflicts in your relationship! It is inevitable!!! How you handle them will be the key to the success in your lives moving forward! Handling them well will actually enhance the strength of your connection as well as creating a deeper level of intimacy you won't be able to ever experience without these skills and principles! So, here is what you will find in this podcast: Conflict is a normal part of a healthy relationship! One of our favorite skills - "Rate the Debate"...2023-04-0648 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 153 ... Mastering the Power of Great Communication In YOUR Relationship!Is there any more critical in a relationship than being able to effectively communicate openly and transparently with each other? NOPE!!! There is not! That is one of the reasons we are constantly doing podcasts about communications, teaching workshops that always include communications and, work very hard about improving our own communications. It is that critical! In this podcast we: Share with you two very important skill sets in the form of our Speaker Checklist and our Listener Checklist. You can Click Here to download our PDF that covers these two skills...2023-03-2337 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 152 ... What Is It Like To Be Engaged?What better way to answer that question than going straight to two "Nearlywed" couples that are just weeks away from saying :I do" and interview them? Hannah and Austin Mindy and Chris In this week's episode we ask these guys some great, even tough, questions about what their seriously dating and engagement phases have been like! You will hear them answer, very candidly, the following questions: Why do you want to get married? What have been some of the struggles you have faced while dating and engaged? What have be...2023-03-1641 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 151 ... The 4 Foundations of A Great Relationship!Hey gang! In this podcast episode we preview a series we have entitled The 4 Foundations of A Great Relationship! It is intended to do exactly what the title says. As you are seriously dating or engaged we want you to begin working on the 4 things that will become the backbone of you experiencing everything you hope for if/when you walk down the aisle together to say "I DO"! We will be covering the following: Communication Conflict resolution and/or problem solving Creating a shared vision Committing to being the best version of yourselves b...2023-03-0930 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 150 ... 5 Reasons To Absolutely Hit the STOP Button On Getting Married!Are we excited about you getting married? Yes, we are! Are there reasons to hit the STOP Button on getting married? Absolutely! Are these "life sentences"? Now way! But, if not dealt with before you walk down that aisle and say "I DO" they will cause you a world of hurt. If not dealt with now they could very easily lead to a divorce at a later date. What are good reasons to hit the STOP Button? Addiction Abuse Response to internal or external pressures Thinking marriage will fix your fiancee Not having a "non n...2023-03-0228 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM #149 ... 5 (at least!) Good Reasons To Get Married!!!Why get married? That is a question we have been asking our seriously dating and engaged couples for years. Their answers are as varied as there are colors in a sunset! Some of those reasons are clearly well thought through while some give reason for pause. The good reasons do not guarantee success nor do the not so good reasons mean certain failure. That said, it pays to have a serious conversation or two or three or (you get where we are coming from) about the most important decision either of you will make in your adult l...2023-02-2125 min
Your Marriage MattersHappy Valentine's Day ... And AN Exciting New Direction For YOUR Marriage Matters!!!We have two awesome things to share with you this week!!! First, happy Valentine's Day!!! In this podcast we cover the 5 Love Languages and give you some ideas on how to use them to make Valentine's Day, or any day, very special this year! And then we share with you a new direction we are taking with the YOUR Marriage Matters podcast! We have a new focus we are so excited about so check it out and let us know what you think! We appreciate all of your support and are so excited abo...2023-02-1420 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 147 ... What's The One Thing You Can Do To Change the Trajectory of YOUR Marriage?What's The One Thing You Can Do To Change the Trajectory of YOUR Marriage? Well, when we started thinking about it we couldn't come up with just one ... we came up with four of them!!! Each of these in their own way can make a huge difference in your marriage. If you can, do it together even if you both choose a different one. If your spouse isn't on board then pick one and do it yourself! If either member of the relationship gets better then the marriage gets better! The four are s...2022-05-2726 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 146 ... 3 Great Ways To Invest In Your Marriage!"You Are Not Likely To Protect YOUR Marriage If You Don't Believe There Is Any Danger" Rick Reynolds - The Affair Recovery Center Last week we did our podcast on The 5 Early Warning Signs That Your Marriage Could Be In Trouble! A lot of the feedback was ... what can we do to get ahead of these early warning signs?!? This week we are going to give every 3 strategies, or 3 Great Ways To Invest In Your Marriage! While they are simple, they are by no means easy! Here you go ......2022-05-2021 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 145 ... 5 Early Warning Signs YOUR Marriage Could Be In Trouble!!!YOUR Marriage, just like your health, has early warning signs when something isn't just right! Identifying what those signs are, looking to see if they are present in your marriage and then taking action to fix them can save you and your partner a whole lot of grief!!! 5 Early Warning Signs YOUR Marriage Could Be In Trouble!!! In this podcast we look at 5 specific warning signs we look for in the couples we work with. They are ... Losing our connection with each other! Avoiding spending time with each other! Not making our marriage a...2022-05-1321 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 144 ... Someone Is Getting Called Out! It Could Be You!!!We are calling YOU out! But, we are calling ourselves out first!!! We are frustrated, mostly Jim is frustrated, by what we perceive as a lack of interest people have in investing in their marriages! That is until they get into a crisis situation. That has made itself real to us many, many times through the years. That is why we began this podcast in the first place ... to keep couples out of Christie's counseling room and Jim's Divorce Care class! Someone Is Getting Called Out! It Could Be You!!! It seems to...2022-05-0615 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 143 We Made A BIG Decision! Another Life LessonTo live the "life of your dreams" you are going to have to make some big decisions! You may also have to change direction sometimes ... even when the direction you are going is exciting and compelling!!! The question is how do you go about making these types of decisions and/or change direction? For a while now we have been using, and teaching, a process we came up with called I D E A! It goes like this ... Inspiration - you have a compelling idea. Discussion - you talk about it together and examine the pluses and...2022-04-2715 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 142 ... Travel Day With Team Jacobus! (SomeWhat is "travel day" like with Team Jacobus? What can we learn about marriage from how these two live out their full time RV'ing lifestyle? Travel Day With Team Jacobus! (Some "Lessons From the Road") It turns out, in this raw and uncut podcast, that there is a tone we can learn about the power of living out a dream and a shared vision! We can also learn a lot about how a ton of stuff has to get done and their approach to a shared workload! Tune in a...2022-04-0611 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 141 ... If I Am Not the enemy ... Then What Am I?!?As we wrap up our "I Am Not the Enemy" series we look at what role do we play when it comes to dealing with conflict and struggles in a healthy and productive manner! In this podcast we will share with you 6 positive roles we each play in the lives of our spouse and in the life of our marriage! Each of these roles lead to us successfully navigating the inevitable rough spots every relationship will experience! Learning to embrace these strategies will not only help with problem solving but will absolutely lead to...2022-03-3021 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 140 - A Professional Counselor's Wisdom for Dealing With Conflict!Challenges come at our relationship from one of two directions - outside forces of life just happening or inside the marriage where two imperfect people struggle with the give and take of growing up as a couple together! In this Your marriage Matters episode 140 we get A Professional Counselor's Wisdom for Dealing With Conflict! Christie has been a Licensed Professional Counselor, or LPC, for over a decade and currently serves clients via two online platforms ... Talkspace and BetterHelp! Her day begins and ends with helping individuals and couples deal with the inevitable conflict that comes...2022-03-2328 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 139 ... Two Great Problem Solving Strategies You Can Use TODAY!This week we continue the "I Am Not the Enemy" series with YMM 139 ... Two Great Problem Solving Strategies You Can Use TODAY! The are our two favorite , real world, techniques we use regularly when Team Jacobus is working our way through a difficulty or a when a not so clear decision needs to be made! Struggles are part of the deal! Disagreements are part of the deal! Even arguing, when done in a healthy way, are a part of any deeply committed relationship! How we handle these normal parts of a normal relationship makes all o...2022-03-1617 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 138 ... Our Best Marital Advice? Fight NAKED!When asked what is our best marital advice we always answer the same ... "Fight Naked"! While taken literally it can be a very effective methodology ... after all, who wants to fight with a naked person! All kidding aside the NAKED part is an acronym for 5 great things to remember to keep our disagreements both civil and productive at the same time. The 5 steps look like this: N stands for "nothing up your sleeve" or no hidden agendas. A stands for "assume the best" which we went into in depth last week in podcast #137 ... Click...2022-03-0920 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 137 I Am NOT the Enemy ... The Power of Solving Problems As A Team!Problems, struggles and conflict are signs of a healthy relationship! Two imperfect people working to build a life together are bound to have struggles by the mere fact that: They are male and female Grew up in different households Have different personality styles Have different views on sex, money, household roles and responsibilities, parenting and a dozen other subjects All of this and more means there will be conflict! What matters is how we handle it!!! This entire month we will be following the theme of "I Am NOT the Enemy" (thanks Ben and Megan Co...2022-03-0220 minYour Marriage MattersYMM 136 An Amazing Interview with Matt and Julie Barnhill On Crucial, Critical and Casual Needs!What's up gang? A few weeks ago in our podcast YMM 133 we introduced you to the subject of Relational Needs in a relationship and provided the resources for everyone to take the Relational Needs survey! Click Here to access that podcast and the resources. This episode we introduce you to Matt and Julie Barnhill of Barnhill Counseling and Associates, our friends, mentors and co-laborers in building more vibrant, healthy marriages, who will take our understanding of the subject to an entirely new level! Did you know that there are needs that...2022-02-2330 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 135 ... 4 Keys To Making Our Marriage Last 35 Years!Hey gang ... It is the Wednesday after!!! After Valentine's Day, our 35th anniversary and, the launch of our first book YOUR Marriage Matters - 52 Great Conversations To Build A More Vibrant, Healthy Marriage! What a wild and crazy week this has been already and it is only Wednesday. WOW! One of the things we got asked a lot on Valentine's Day is "what is the secret to staying married for 35 years"? We have been asked that question, or some version of it, a number of times through the years as we teach, counsel, coach and help...2022-02-1616 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 134 ... Valentine's Day Special Edition! 3 Simple Things You Can Do To Make Valentine's Day AMAZING This Year! HeyValentine's Day Special Edition! 3 Simple Things You Can Do To Make Valentine's Day AMAZING This Year! Hey gang ... It is Valentine's Day week and we are so excited for so many reasons but three reasons really stand out! While we "should" be telling our spouses and loved ones how much they mean to us all year round, this week we really focus on saying I LOVE YOU! We have three easy and simple, but powerful, ways in this podcast for you to say it in a special way! This Valentine's Day marks our 35t...2022-02-0915 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 133 GAME CHANGER ALERT!!! Knowing What Makes Your Spouse Feel Loved!In this week's episode we are sharing the chapter from the book "Let's Talk About Sex Baby" and focusing on the conversation "What Makes YOU Feel Loved" in the chapter! What we can learn from this conversation and the Relational Needs Survey is this: We have 3 main Relational Needs that, when met, make us feel loved! Our 3 main Relational Needs are not likely the same as our spouse! Yet, we try to make them feel loved by giving them what makes us feel loved! Do you see where there might be a disconnect there? So this month we...2022-02-0215 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 132 ... Interview With Trevor and Catie Bird of Durango Harley DavidsonYMM 132 ... Interview With Trevor and Catie Bird of Durango Harley Davidson Trevor, Catie, Millie and Reese Bird From minimum wage employees to owning Durango Harley Davidson Trevor and Catie Grace Bird are a great example of what happens when a couple creates a compelling "shared vision" and sticks to what they believe God has called them to! You are going to love their story complete with what they themselves refer to as "dark times"! Open, transparent and compelling these two are going to tell a story that is so encouraging to everyone that...2022-01-261h 13
Your Marriage MattersYMM 131 The Power OfYMM 131 ... The Power of A "Shared Vision"! Welcome to YOUR Marriage Matters episode #131! In this podcast we are going to look at how we can level up our relationship by getting behind a compelling "vision" for our marriage that goes beyond just surviving! A "shared vision" can turn a bad marriage into a good one and a good one into a GREAT one! And, the benefits of finding a central driving force in your relationship go way beyond even thriving together! In this episode we will discuss: How our lives look normally...2022-01-1927 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM 130 The Fundamentals for Building A More Vibrant, Healthy Marriage!The Fundamentals for Building A More Vibrant, Healthy Marriage! Hey gang ... Welcome to Your Marriage Matters episode 133 - The Fundamentals for Building A More Vibrant, Healthy Marriage! Since we are doing a "restart" on the podcast, and new YouTube channel. we felt like it was important to go back to the fundamentals as a reset for everything we are going to be covering in the days and weeks ahead! The fundamentals we are going to be covering during this episode are simple but powerful! They are: Create a "shared vision"...2022-01-1224 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM #129 Your Marriage MattersWhat is up? We are so very excited to be back podcasting after a little over a year of. So many things have happened during 2021 we wanted to catch you up on everything. Plus, we really wanted to give you a preview of what lies ahead in 2022 ... it is so exciting! Our focus is going to be taking our relationship to an entirely new level. In this podcast we give you a little insight into just what that is going to take! Click Here To Watch the Podcast! Here is just...2022-01-0422 min
Your Marriage Matters#128 ... 4 Questions To Ask Yourself To Make 2021 A Great Year!!!Are you set to make the most of 2021? Answer these 4 questions and we promise you will be! To say the least 2020 has been a really tough year! So, how do we turn the page and make the next year something special in our lives. Take the time to do this simple exercise we are sharing with you over the next 2 weeks and you can make your 2021 something extra special!!! Jim & Christie Jacobus 2020-12-0918 min
Your Marriage Matters#127 ... How Can You Possibly Be Thankful This Thanksgiving?With all of the craziness that we have experienced in 2020 how in the heck can you be thankful this Thanksgiving? Well, if you know anything about Team Jacobus then get ready! We are going to show you how you can be thankful no matter what! Jim & Christie Jacobus 2020-11-2518 min
Your Marriage Matters#126 - Post Election 2020 ... What The Heck Do We Do Now?It is a week after the elections of 2020 and we still aren't sure who is president. One side says they have won and the other says it was stolen! So, what can we do? We focus on what is within our control and we take action! We make things, good things, happen that we can dictate. Today we give you some very important strategies and tactics to deal with these very uncertain times! Jim & Christie Jacobus 2020-11-1121 min
Your Marriage Matters#125 ... I Got YOUR Back No Matter What!In this episode, an excerpt from our webinar "Tough Talk for Tough Times", we look at what it takes to have each other's back no matter what. Believe it or not, what helps us bond together as a team is understanding how imperfect we both are separately and how strong we are together! We trust you will enjoy this episode! Jim & Christie Jacobus 2020-11-0412 min
Your Marriage Matters#124 ... The Power Of A Shared Vision!In this episode we are going to talk about the power of a Shared Vision! We are wrapping up our first long road trip since we went to full time living in a RV. So, it seems appropriate that we share how your shared vision can propel your life, and your marriage, forward as well! We encourage and challenge you to work at developing this skill of dreaming big together so that you can build a more vibrant, healthy marriage and experience everything, and more, you dreamed of when you said "I Do"! Jim & Christie J...2020-10-2818 min
Your Marriage Matters#123 ... Fight NAKED Our Best Marital Advice!Fight NAKED Our Best Marital Advice! This weeks episode is another excerpt from our recent webinar "Tough Talk for Tough Times" and it is a great acronym N A K E D that we use to teach one way to handle the inevitable conflict that is a part of every healthy relationship! If the acronym doesn't work the try, literally, fighting naked. It will stop any argument in its tracks! We trust you will really enjoy this episode! Jim & Christie Jacobus 2020-10-2107 min
Your Marriage Matters#122 I Am NOT Your Enemy!This is a "Tough Talk for Tough Times" (a webinar excerpt) ... I Am NOT Your Enemy! One of the very best strategies Christie and Jim have learned in the last couple of years. Once we decide we are not "against" each other during tough times but actually on the same team ... it is a game changer! We trust you will enjoy this episode! Jim & Christie Jacobus 2020-10-1412 min
Your Marriage Matters#121 Can This Marriage Be Saved?We get this question way too often but, the answer is always the same ... absolutely! A heads up ... you are going to get two very different answers from Christie the professional counselor and Jim the coach and Divorce Care teacher and that's ok. You may find one answer more to your liking than the other! What you will find the same coming from both of them is that it may not be easy and it may take a while, that said, we promise you it will be worth it! If you want to...2020-10-0716 min
Your Marriage Matters#120 Are You In A Season of Struggle? 5 Tips For Dealing With 2020!!!Are You In A Season of Struggle? Has 2020 created a challenge for your your marriage? No worries ... not only can you survive all of this craziness, you can actually thrive! In this episode we share with you 5 tips you can use today to get and keep your relationships vibrant and health! To register for the "Tough Talk for Tough Times" webinar on Wednesday, October 7th at 7p CST go to www.yourmarriagematters.com/webinar1. We look forward to your joining us! Jim & Christie Jacobus 2020-09-3018 min
Your Marriage Matters#119 ... Who Are We? Why Are We Here? And Why Should You Care?We learned a long time ago that every audience member, face to face or virtual, has the same 3 questions going through their mind when listening to us. In this episode we will answer those 3 questions! Who Are We? Why Are We Here? And Why Should You Care? Well, we definitely want you to know more about who we are and why we do these episodes but more importantly we want to answer the question ... why should you care! We trust this recording will encourage you in your relationship! Jim & Christie Jacobus ...2020-09-2317 min
Your Marriage Matters#118 ... 5 Things It Takes Take To Pull Off An Amazing Journey, and Marriage!What does it take for a couple, like the Jacobus' to successfully complete an incredible 3,700+ mile journey of a lifetime from Arlington, Texas to Bar Harbor Maine? It takes the same Mindsets, Strategies, Tactics and Skill Sets that it does to build an incredible marriage. In this episode we will share with you the 5 critical Mindsets that we can all work on and leverage to build the life together we dreamed of when we said "I do"! We invite you to join us on Facebook at Your Marriage Matters for more fun and valuable resources!2020-09-1625 min
Your Marriage Matters#117 Our First YouTube Episode ... Why YOUR Marriage Matters!Yes ... you can find the video of this podcast on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5uhr3weF9GzCwyJbkITJOw In this episode we talk about why YOUR Marriage Matters to so many people including yourself and we give you some tips on how to make it it the one you dreamed of when you said "I do"! YouTube here we come!!! Jim & Christie Jacobus 2020-09-0909 min
Your Marriage Matters#116 ... We Have An IDEA! It Is Finally Time To TakeDo you struggle with making "big decisions" in your marriage? Well, here is a process we use that can help! We are in week five of our series on making important decisions in our lives and we are using the acronym I D E A. Inspiration, discussion, education and now finally "ACTION"! Grab a notepad and a pen ... it is time to learn a great strategy! Jim & Christie Jacobus 2020-09-0218 min
Your Marriage Matters#115 ... We Have An IDEA! Get Educated BEFORE You Make A Decision ... It Is SOOOOOO Easy These Days!!!In this episode we discuss how important it is to educate ourselves before we make a decision! And, with all of the tools we have available today ... how easy it is too! Grab a pen and pad ... you are going to want to take some notes!!! 2020-08-2619 min
Your Marriage MattersWe Have An IDEA! How To Have A Productive Discussion ... About Anything and Everything!!!We are in our third week of this series ... We Have An IDEA! How To Have A Productive Discussion ... About Anything and Everything!!! The "D" in the acronym is for "discussion" and in this podcast episode we "discuss" how to make your conversation a productive one and we share an awesome process you can use to really make great decisions!!! Grab a pen and paper. Seriously, gran a pen and a pad. You will enjoy learning "The Ben Franklin Method" for decision making!!! Jim & Christie Jacobus 2020-08-1922 min
Your Marriage MattersYMM #113 ... We Have An IDEA! How Inspiration Played A Huge Part In Going Full Time In A RV!Currently we are in a 5 Part series on how we made the decision to go and live full time in a RV! Is the series we are using the acronym I - Inspiration D - Discussion E - Educate A - Action In this episode we discuss the role inspiration played in our process and how inspiration can energize your marriage! Grab a pen and a pad ... there's homework! Jim & Christie Jacobus 2020-08-1326 min
Your Marriage Matters#112 ... We Have An IDEA! How We Made The Decision To Live Full Time In A RVFirst, thank you for all of the kindness you shared with us last week after hearing our Covid story! It was much appreciated. This week we share with everyone the answer to a question we get a lot these days ... how did you two decide to sell everything you own, including your home, and go live full time in a RV? We are going to share with you the process we used and you can use too when making a decision! Grab a pad and pen and take notes! Jim & Chr...2020-08-0525 min
Your Marriage MattersPodcast Reset! Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow!Sorry we missed the last month podcasting ... we went through a brutal personal battle with Covid 19! We are using this podcast to reset everything, get a fresh start, share with you about our struggle with Covid and ... let you know where we will be headed with the podcast in the future! Spoiler alert ... we have some fun stuff coming! Jim & Christie Jacobus 2020-07-2923 min
Your Marriage Matters#110 - 5 Questions ... Week Five! The One BIG Question We Should Be Asking Daily!We are wrapping up our 5 week series of tough questions to help us all build a more vibrant healthy marriage with the one big question we need to be asking ourselves daily! We trust you will enjoy this week's podcast! Jim & Christie Jacobus 2020-07-0115 min
Your Marriage Matters#109 - 5 Questions ... Week Four! How Do YOU Stack Up In the 2 Most Important Marriage Skills?This week's "tough question" is very simple ... how do YOU stack up in the two most important skills to the success of every marriage? Seriously, if you can work hard to be just good at these two you can have a SOLID marriage! Master these two and you can have a great marriage! What are they? Listen, take notes and find out "how you stack up"! Jim & Christie Jacobus 2020-06-2423 min
Your Marriage Matters#108 - 5 Questions ... Week Three! What Are YOUR Top 3 Challenges?Last week we talked about what your 5 biggest strengths are. Well, it is equally important to be aware of and be working on what are challenges are. But ... we are going to cut you, and ourselves, some slack and focus on only 3! It takes courage to look in the mirror and admit our faults! NEWS FLASH ... we all have them. That just makes us human. How we handle them determines what kind of human, and spouse we are! So, let's do the work this week and make a change for the better! J...2020-06-1819 min
Your Marriage Matters#107 5 Questions ... Week Two! What Are YOUR Top 5 Strengths?This week, in our 5 Tough Questions series we want you to list your top 5 strengths that you bring to the marriage! Strange that it would be one of our 5 Tough Questions series. Well, you would be surprised how people struggle to list what they are good at! So, grab a note pad and a pen and get to it! After listening to the podcast of course! NOTE: Our apologies for the poor sound quality on Jim's mic! OPERATOR ERROR! Jim & Christie Jacobus 2020-06-1021 min
Your Marriage Matters#106 - 5 Questions ... Week One! What Does It Take To Be A Great Woman/Man?This is the first question from our series 5 Questions We Need To Ask Ourselves To Build A More Vibrant, Healthy Marriage! Week One, What Does It Take To Be A Great Woman/Man? We start the series by asking ourselves to get clear about our goal ... being the best version of ourselves! What does it take? What do we admire in others? Where am I in relation to those qualities we see as "great". Grab your pen and paper and let's get to work! Jim & Christie Jacobus 2020-05-2723 min
Your Marriage Matters#105 ... 5 Questions To Ask Ourselves To Build A More Vibrant Healthy Marriage!Hey gang ... In this episode we kick off a series of 5 questions we all need to ask ourselves to build a more vibrant healthy marriage! Today we focus on the power of questions, how to ask ourselves the right questions and how these questions can energize us as well as our marriage! Grab a pen and paper ... time to take some notes! Jim & Christie Jacobus 2020-05-2020 min
Your Marriage Matters#104 ... Bye Bye Covid! 4 Ideas for Putting the Pandemic In the Past!The time has come to put the Covid19 Pandemic in it's rightful place! While we are quite certain it isn't any where near 100% over we do want to focus on the future and moving ahead. In this podcast episode Team Jacobus shares 4 different ways to intentionally move forward in our lives, and specifically in our marriages, in a positive and constructive manner! Let's take what we have learned in the last several weeks and make a better way forward ... Jim & Christie Jacobus 2020-05-1323 min
Your Marriage Matters#103 ... Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow With Covid-19!What have we learned, in our marriages, from this Covid-19 pandemic? In this episode Team Jacobus looks at Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow With Covid-19! What are the lessons learned? How do these lessons impact our lives today with things "opening back up"? And, most important, what is life and our marriages going to look like moving forward? We believe this has been a great teacher for our marriage? How about you? Jim & Christie Jacobus 2020-05-0626 min
Your Marriage Matters#102 ... 3 Things We Have Learned From The Covid-19 Pandemic!Every challenge, difficulty or issue we face in life presents us with an opportunity to learn! In this episode we look at ... 3 Things We Have Learned From The Covid-19 Pandemic! These are 3 lessons we believe each of us, individually and as a couple, can take away from this horrific situation and consequently be better tomorrow! Enjoy ... Jim & Christie Jacobus 2020-04-2222 min
Your Marriage Matters#101 - Covid-19 ... Never Let A Good Crisis Go To Waste!It has been said, throughout the ages, "Never Let A Good Crisis Go To Waste!" In this episode we share with you 3 strategies, along with some very specific "to-do's", to help us all make the most out of this crisis! Taking action is huge when we feel like our lives are out of control so enjoy this B "action taking packed episode" and get busy not letting this crisis go to waste! Jim & Christie Jacobus 2020-04-1526 min
Your Marriage Matters#100 ... WHY YOUR Marriage Matters!Hey gang ... In this episode Jim & Christie break down their tag line "Building More Healthy Vibrant Marriages"! And they talk about why YOUR marriage matters both on a personal front and in a much larger sense as well! Jim & Christie Jacobus 2020-04-0821 min
Your Marriage Matters#099 COVID-19 ... Taking Control Of YOUR Life When Everything Is Out Of Control!How do you take control of your life when Covid-19 has sent everything else totally out of control? Welcome to YOUR Marriage Matters podcast episode YMM #099 COVID-19 ... Taking Control Of YOUR Life When Everything Is Out Of Control! In this episode Team Jacobus will share 5 very specific things we can all do to control the things we can while everything else is crazy! Taking control and taking action is empowering and we want you and your team to be empowered during these unprecedented times! Jim & Christie Jacobus 2020-04-0125 min
Your Marriage Matters#098 COVID 19 Stress ... 6 Ways You And Your Family Can Tame It!Hey gang ... COVID 19 Stress ... 6 Ways You And Your Family Can Tame It! To say the least we are living in interesting times and there is a lot of stress creeping, or barging, into our every day lives! In this episode we share with you 6 ways you can be proactive in handling this stress individually, as a couple and as a family! We are going to want to be action oriented in the days ahead and resist the opportunity to become a "victim" of COVID-19! Jim & Christie Jacobus 2020-03-2519 min
Your Marriage Matters#097 ... COVID-19 Tips From Team Jacobus' Resident Healthcare Professional!Hey gang ... COVID-19 Tips From Team Jacobus' Resident Healthcare Professional! We are in an unprecedented time in our communities, our nation and in our world! The Coronavirus, or COVID-19, has become a life changing event for everyone! In this episode we find out from Christie Jacobus, an RN with 35 years of experience and alphabet soup behind her name as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor what we need to do to stay both physically and emotionally healthy during the days ahead! There is a window of opportunity in the midst of...2020-03-1825 min
Your Marriage Matters#096 What Does It Take To Be The Best Teammate?Hey gang ... What Does It Take To Be The Best Teammate? In this episode we discuss what does it take for me to specifically be 2 things. First, a student of marriage itself and second, what does it take to be a student of Christie my wife! Yes, there is a lot to learn, no doubt! That said, it is the most rewarding endeavor we will ever undertake! We trust you will enjoy this episode and it will challenge you to become the "best version of YOURself and a great teammate! 2020-03-1124 min
Your Marriage Matters#095 TeamWORK Makes the DreamWORK!Hey gang ... Why We Believe Team Jacobus Is More Important Than Either Of Us Is Individually! In this episode we follow up with a program we just did for a corporate client of Jim's in Miami! We answer the question why do we believe Team Jacobus is more important that either one of us is individually! While there is a lot that goes into it, and it is sometimes WORK, it is well worth it! Jim & Christie Jacobus 2020-03-0420 min
Your Marriage Matters#095 R E S P E C T In YOUR Marriage!Hey Gang ... R E S P E C T In YOUR Marriage ... And A Few Other Words We Left Out Of The Cupid Challenge! In this episode we tackle words like Respect, Roles and Responsibilities and a couple of other important ones that we left out of The Cupid Challenge 2020 that you requested we discuss. Grab a pen and some paper ... you are going to want to take notes! Jim & Christie Jacobus 2020-02-2623 min
Your Marriage Matters#093 ... The Most Impactful Words To Your Marriage!Hey gang ... The Most Impactful Words To Your Marriage! These 6 words are straight from The Cupid Challenge 2020! During the 14 day challenge it was clear that these words meant the most to everyone and struck up the most conversation. We trust you will enjoy this recap and our discussion why these words can make a huge difference in your relationship! Jim & Christie Jacobus 2020-02-1914 min
Your Marriage Matters#092 ... 4 Things We Have Learned From The Cupid Challenge 2020 Hey gang ... 4 Things We Have Learned From The Cupid Challenge 2020 ... How They Will Impact Our Work Moving Forward! The Cupid Challenge 2020 has been a fun event and it has also been an awesome learning experience for Team Jacobus! In this episode we discuss 4 things we have learned from those of you that participated that will impact our podcast moving forward! For what you have taught us ... we thank you! Jim & Christie Jacobus 2020-02-1211 min
Your Marriage Matters#091 ... 5 Things YOUR Team Needs To Be Wildly Successful!000001AC 000001AE 0000540B 00005519 00005949 00005949 00007CD6 00007C89 000DED1A 000DE22F Hey gang ... 5 Things YOUR Team Needs To Be Wildly Successful! This week we piggy back off of Day 3 of "The Cupid Challenge 2020" where our word of the day was TEAM and many of you asked us to talk more about what made TEAM Jacobus successful? In this podcast we discuss 5 keys to YOUR Team being wildly successful! We trust you will enjoy! Jim & Christie Jacobus 2020-02-0515 min
Your Marriage Matters#090 ... The Cupid Challenge 2020 Kicks Off February 1st! Join Us For 14 Days Of Intentionally Building A More Vibrant, Healthy Marriage!Hey gang ... The Cupid Challenge 2020 Kicks Off February 1st! Join Us For 14 Days Of Intentionally Building A More Vibrant, Healthy Marriage! In just a couple of days we will kick off this year's version of "The Cupid Challenge 2020"! Starting February 1st we will send you and e-mail, with a video (or you can catch it on our Facebook Group The Cupid Challenge 2020) every day for 14 days ending on Valentine's Day! Each day we will have a word that pertains to marriage, a short discussion why that word is important and then we will pr...2020-01-2915 min
Your Marriage Matters#089 ... 4 Great Questions To Kickstart YOUR 2020! (Part 2Hey gang ... 4 Great Questions To Kickstart YOUR 2020! (Part 2) And, we are sharing a big, huge, major announcement with everyone in this episode you don't want to miss! Last week we shared with you the first two questions to ask yourselves to kick off 2020. This week we share with you the final two: What do you want to do that is new? What do you want to do that is big? These two questions are Important because they make us think about the future with great intentionality and provide us with enthusiasm about the d...2020-01-2221 min
Your Marriage Matters#088 ... 4 Great Questions To Kickstart YOUR 2020! (Part 1)00000179 0000017B 0000540B 00005519 00005949 00005949 00007CD6 00007C89 00153D3E 00153239 Hey gang ... 4 Great Questions To Kickstart YOUR 2020! (Part 1) In this first of a two part series we are going to give you the following questions to process through: What's working in our lives and how do we do more of it? What's not working and how do we make it work or get rid of it all together? You will ask these questions of each other both personally and professionally as well as individually and collectively (as a team)! We encourage you to g...2020-01-1523 min
Your Marriage Matters#087 How To Build A More Vibrant Healthy Marriage In 2020!Hey gang ... How To Build A More Vibrant Healthy Marriage In 2020! In this episode we break down the key components of our tag line "build a more healthy vibrant" marriage in 2020. Key words are: Build - a constant work in progress Healthy - marked by not just the absence of sickness but displaying healthy habits Vibrant - energetic and enthusiastic We also invite you to join us for "The Cupid Challenge 2020" starting February 1st where we will take on a daily challenge designed to help us build those healthy vibrant marriages. You can sign up for...2020-01-0817 min