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Movie Deputy REVIEWSAmerica: Imagine the World Without Her (2014)Dinesh D'Souza is an incredible filmmaker. He has brought many titles to us over the years that always find new ways of teaching us what we didn't know we didn't know. Come along on this journey as we address and review such a poignant movie on such a historic day.
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Dinesh D'Souza once again challenges what we think we know. In this riveting history lesson, he takes us down a path that we didn't even know we wanted to take. We've all been taught history, the wars (Revolutionary, Civil, Mexican-American, WW1, WW2, Korean, V...
2024-11-0514 min
We Are Better TogetherTurn Up The HeatWelcome to Season 2! We're so excited to be back! Thank you for joining us! On this episode, we talk about turning up the heat on your marriage with three easy and practical tools you can apply in your everyday life. It doesn't have to be extravagant; it's the little things that count.
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2024-02-0633 minWe Are Better TogetherDon't Take It PersonalTaking things too personal can really distort and even destroy healthy communication in marriage. The most sobering thought is that we do this all of the time; we just didn't know it. On this episode, we talk about how much harm taking things personal can cause and some solutions to consider to help battle against this mindset when trying to communicate.
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2023-10-1733 minWe Are Better TogetherMicro-Moments of ConnectionWhen you and your spouse aren't on the same page about things or haven't had time to talk, it can leave you feeling disconnected. On this episode, we talk about connecting on a personal level with one another and why that's so important. It doesn't have to be a grand gesture. In fact, it's the small connection points that really matter. We coined them as Micro-Moments of Connection.
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2023-10-0320 minWe Are Better TogetherYou Got ServedSpouses serving one another in marriage is a beautiful thing, but sometimes life can get in the way and make it difficult to do. If left unchecked, it can lead to a stand-off in the marriage that can produce a host of negative emotions and an unwillingness to move forward. On this episode, we talk about the error of thinking "You go first" and how to foster the mindset of "I'll serve first". The key to changing our thinking lies in the death of entitlement.
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2023-09-0538 minWe Are Better TogetherSpiritual Awareness In Your HomeThings aren't always practical; sometimes it's spiritual. If you find yourself struggling with the same old issues or set backs then it may be time to consider that you may have a spiritual matter on your hands. On this episode, we talk about spiritual awareness and God awakening us to it. Today, is the day you take a stand for your home spiritually.
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2023-08-2232 minWe Are Better TogetherReflecting On Your Thought-LifeThoughts are important. We have thousands upon thousands of them everyday. Now, ask yourself, "Are my thoughts helping or hindering my marriage?" On this episode, we talk about how important your thinking is and how it plays out in your marriage. Thankfully, we have scripture to help move us in the right direction.
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2023-08-0837 minWe Are Better TogetherEstablishing the Culture of Your Home Pt. 3 - StrugglesWe'll say it till we're blue in the face. Culture is important, and your home has one! You have a direct influence as to what the culture of your home is like. Join us as we finish up this three-part series on Establishing the Culture of Your Home. On this episode, we talk about struggles in marriage and how they can make or break the culture we've created. This is where the rubber meets the road.
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2023-07-2535 minWe Are Better TogetherEstablishing the Culture of Your Home Pt. 2 - HabitsLike we've been saying, culture is important, and your home has one! You have a direct influence as to what the culture of your home is like. Join us as we continue this three-part series on Establishing the Culture of Your Home. On this episode, we talk about building habits, and how being intentional is the most important thing to making these habits stick.
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2023-07-1132 minWe Are Better TogetherEstablishing the Culture of Your Home Pt. 1 - PrioritiesCulture is important, and your home has one! You have a direct influence as to what the culture of your home is like. Join us as we start this three-part series on Establishing the Culture of Your Home. On this episode, we talk about priorities, and how this sets the foundation for creating that very culture you desire to see in your home.
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2023-06-2738 minWe Are Better TogetherIs Your Orgasm an Idol?Masturbation, fantasies, sex toys, desire, and intimacy are all roads to the orgasm. A good question is, "Which road is most traveled in your marriage?" An even better question is, "Why is that the road most traveled?" On this episode, we contemplate the effects our narcissistic society may have on our view of the orgasm and the possibility that it may be influencing us to idolize it.
*PARENTAL ALERT: Adult subjects are discussed in this episode. We don't talk graphic details, but we do mention a few words that you might not be ready...
2023-05-3027 minWe Are Better TogetherTuning Your MarriageYou and your spouse have differences. It's the way God intended it. As you grow together, those differences will go from frustrating to celebrated. It all depends on how you approach it. On this episode, we talk about how you can level up in your marriage by discovering some of your spouses differences and how they positively impact your marriage. Our differences will cause a healthy tension in our marriage. That's why WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER!
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2023-05-0230 minWe Are Better TogetherStaying Connected During the BusynessSometimes we find ourselves in busy seasons. It's in the busyness where we can lose track of one another and become disconnected. On this episode, we talk about a few key things you can do to stay connected to your spouse, even in the busiest of times. With intentionality and some practical advice, it can be easy and more manageable than you think.
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2023-04-1833 minWe Are Better TogetherThe Importance of Community in Marriage (feat. JR & Danelle Contreras)On this bonus episode, we have a great conversation with JR & Danelle Contreras about why it's so important to have godly friendships and a strong faith community in marriage. They are the founders of ONE Ministries; a local marriage and family ministry in the Amarillo area that serves by equipping couples to build a healthy, fulfilling marriage relationship through education in Biblical principles on marriage. You can find out more about them and their ministry by checking out their website. https://www.oneministriesinc.org/
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2023-04-1140 minWe Are Better TogetherJesus, The Cross, & MarriageWhat do we do when we become offended with our spouse? How do we handle our will being crossed? Is there hope in the long, tough seasons when marriage has become grueling and we're grinding it out? On this episode, in honor of Easter 2023 and Holy Week (Passion Week), we look to Jesus Christ and his sacrifice on the cross as our example of true unity and commitment in marriage. There's so much more to all of this than just being right!
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2023-04-0430 minWe Are Better TogetherThe One Where They Talk About FriendsWhen marriage is tough, it's easy to think, "We're the only ones going through this." That is simply NOT TRUE! Whether we know it or not, we are all going through similar things around similar times. On this episode, we talk about the importance of building a community of trusted friends to do life with. We all need strong, healthy people and marriages to lean on. It's refreshing to know that you're not the only ones struggling. It's even better to know that someone has been through it already and come out on the other side better because of...
2023-03-2132 minWe Are Better Together*Flashback* - Creating IntimacyIntimacy is more than just the three letter word we think it means. There are deeper levels of intimacy that will even help enhance that three letter word, but it doesn't just happen on it's own. It takes intentionality and action on your part to create that closer bond. On today's episode, we look back on a previous episode Alejandra and I did on another podcast where we talked about creating intimacy in your marriage on a deeper level.
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2023-03-0720 minWe Are Better Together#LoveMonth Pt.2 - Possession & PurityThe world can make marriage out to be dull, boring, and down right miserable. They describe it with the image of the ol' ball and chain. What they don't realize is there's something really special about belonging to one person. On this episode, we're talking about our last two take-aways from our picture of marriage out of Genesis 2:24-25. There's some real gold here that can help divorce-proof and affair-proof your relationship.
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2023-02-2126 minWe Are Better TogetherBonus Episode: Valen-Time to Get It OnFirst bonus episode and we're going all in (pun intended). In honor of Valentine's Day, we decided to have a candid conversation about an important topic we have yet to touch (pun intended), S-E-X. One thing we've learned along the way is sex grows with your marriage. On this episode, we talk about connection and how it helps your sex life rise to the next level (pun intended).
*PARENTAL ALERT: Adult subjects are discussed in this episode. We don't talk graphic details, but we do mention a word or two that you might not be ready to e...
2023-02-1419 min
The Fred Hughes ShowS4E6-Justin Alejandra GarciaStephen Tow interviews Justin and Alejandra Garcia - they cover a variety of subjects on marriage and talk about leading worship, in ministry and life's ups and downs. They have recently begun a podcast titled: Together We are Better - https://open.spotify.com/show/0MLEBkxZoQmNdRvCA6Vb7Xor https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=124088050549248&set=a.116085688016151You are going to love this couple!
2023-02-1058 minWe Are Better Together#LoveMonth Pt. 1 - Priority & PursuitGenesis 2:24-25 gives a wonderful picture of marriage. There are four take-aways we're going to discuss that will be sure to help you take your marriage to the next level. On this episode, we discuss two of them. These aren't just good reminders of what should be taking place in our relationship; this is also a great time for a heart check. Though it can get real, it can be fun. It can be real fun. *insert laugh track here*
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2023-02-0724 minWe Are Better TogetherTeam Work Makes the Dream WorkIt's no surprise that all of us have some difficult conversations ahead of us, or even find ourselves in the midst of some today. Having an "US" mindset and learning to approach problem solving differently can really help to take our marriage to the next level. In this episode, we talk about different approaches to problem solving while laying out some practical steps to help reach some outcomes that otherwise would be impossible to reach. Your dreams can be realized, but it takes a team!
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2023-01-2433 minWe Are Better TogetherLet's Get This Conversation StartedIn this very first episode we discuss the origins of this podcast and our burning desire for marriage. Our story has shaped who we are today. We haven't always gotten it right, but the important thing is marriage is successful when we do it God's way.
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2023-01-1019 minWe Are Better TogetherThe Best Thing You Can Do For Your MarriageWe all want a great marriage, but sometimes it's easier to point the finger at each other when we're struggling. In this episode we talk about a truth that can sometimes leave you feeling powerless, but in reality it gives you the power you need to make your marriage better. Here's the kicker... It has nothing to do with your spouse.
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2023-01-1031 minWe Are Better TogetherCovenant: The Real "Ride or Die" DealCovenant is a word you may be familiar with, but what does it mean? We know that our marriage is a covenant, but do we truly understand what it is? In this episode we talk about where covenant comes from, and what it means in marriage.
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2023-01-1025 minWe Are Better TogetherLet's Get Naked (Spiritually)Spiritual vulnerability can be a difficult thing to accomplish in marriage. After all, both you and your spouse may have a vibrant relationship with the Lord, but how do you relate to him together? In this episode we outline a few ways to help you get "spiritually naked" with each other.
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2023-01-1022 minWe Are Better TogetherHonesty & Emotional SpaghettiNobody wants to make their spouse feel terrible, but how do you say something that you know may hurt or anger them? Do you constantly refrain from telling your spouse how you really feel because you're afraid of how they may respond? If so, you and your spouse's emotions may look like a bowl of spaghetti; all intertwined and knotted up. In this episode we talk about untangling your emotions and how to start communicating some hard things.
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2023-01-1037 minWe Are Better TogetherWe Are Better Together TrailerWe're so glad you stopped by! Marriage can be difficult to navigate sometimes and can leave you feeling frustrated or lonely. The truth is God made us to be better together! We're excited for you to join in on this marriage conversation! Click here and join our email list so you can be a part of our podcast community!
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