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The Radiant Marriage Podcast#28: To the couple preparing to blend their families (with Ron Deal)Have you ever thought about how a couple should prepare to get married when they are blending two families with children in the mix? Maybe this is your experience or maybe this is the experience of someone that you know.
Join us on today's podcast as Ron Deal gives some great advice on how a blended couple can prepare the best way for their marriage before saying "I do". He gives practical tips and gets into the nitty gritty of how to prepare well so that your marriage is set on a solid foundation.
Blending a family can be difficult...2022-02-2210 minThe Radiant Marriage Podcast#27: To the couple who has experienced pregnancy loss (with Rachel Lewis)Have you and your spouse experienced a pregnancy loss? Have you been a foster parent?
If you answered yes to either, then this podcast is for you.
Our guest on today's podcast is Rachel Lewis, author of "Unexpecting". Rachel authentically shares her experience of pregnancy loss as well as her experience as a foster mom. She is raw, real, and speaks life in this episode. Not only does she speak to her experience, but she also shares how she and her husband processed through their grief. This is not one you want to miss.
Friend, if fostering or pregnancy loss...2022-02-0805 minThe Radiant Marriage Podcast#26: To the couple who is SO different from each other (with Carey Nieuwhof)Do you ever feel that you and your spouse are just too different sometimes? It can be difficult to pursue our marriage when we feel that our spouse doesn't see things the same way we do.
Join us on today's podcast as we talk with our guest, Carey Nieuwhof, about "marriage success killers" and about how to continuously be curious about our spouse.
Carey has one incredible piece of advice "Curiosity combats cynicism".
It's time to be curious about our spouse and seek to understand them, even though they may handle things or think about things differently than we would.
...2022-01-2507 minThe Radiant Marriage Podcast#25: The Beauty of PredictabilityWhen we walk hand in hand with the Spirit, we become predictable spouses. This means that our character is in line with Christ and we are securing ourselves on His firm footing. This type of predictable character will help our marriages to flourish.
Do you find yourself walking hand in hand, step in step with the Spirit, or are you just visiting from time to time?
Join us in the final episode of Season 1 as we talk about how to walk in step with the Holy Spirit, produce predictable fruit, and how to protect our marriages from the enemy in...2019-10-2430 minThe Radiant Marriage Podcast#24: Overcoming Betrayal and Broken TrustHave you ever experienced broken trust or betrayal in your marriage? In today’s episode, we talk about betrayal, broken trust, and how to work towards healing, both individually and as a couple.
Betrayal can have damaging consequences, but it doesn’t have to negatively define our marriage. In fact, it can lead to deeper levels of connection if both spouses are submitted to Jesus.
If we doubt the possibility for reconciliation, then we put God in a box, doubting the healing power of God.
He can work beyond all logical understanding to truly provide healing.
#24: Overcoming Betrayal and Broken Trus...2019-10-1709 minThe Radiant Marriage Podcast#23: When Finances Are TightAre you in a place where finances are really tight or have you been? This can be such a difficult place to be in and it can be really difficult to put our marriage as a priority when we are overwhelmed by our finances...or lack thereof.
In today’s episode, we tackle how to keep your marriage strong even when it feels like you are being crushed under the pressure that finances can bring.
We hope that this episode encourages you and challenges you to keep a God-focused perspective and to pursue your spouse and your marriage, even through th...2019-10-1001 minThe Radiant Marriage Podcast#22: What Makes Christian Marriage Different?Have you ever thought about what makes Christian marriage different? Or why having a marriage that is founded on God makes all the difference?
We’ve talked before about how to make Jesus the center of our marriages and our home, but on today’s podcast episode, we dive into the WHY behind the how.
Having Jesus at the core of our marriage grounds us and unites us better than anything else ever could.
#22: What Makes Christian Marriage Different?
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Do your vows mean more to you today than they did when you first got marr...2019-10-0328 minThe Radiant Marriage Podcast#21: Keeping Technology from Taking OverHave you ever found yourself feeling that technology is slowly taking over your home and your marriage? Maybe you have felt like the screen takes precedence over connection with your spouse?
With social media, the games, and the constant attention grabbers, it’s sometimes hard to put the screen down. These things aren’t bad in themselves, but we need to be aware of when they start to take over and when they act as a distraction...from our spouse, from life, and from God.
Join us on the podcast as we talk about technology, some of the struggles with it...2019-09-2600 minThe Radiant Marriage Podcast#20: How to Move Forward as a Team When We DisagreeHave you and your spouse ever been in different places about a decision...even when you were thinking about things WAY in the future?
We definitely have been. We are planners and tend to want to be on the same page all the time and be able to think years into the future. However, this isn’t necessarily realistic. We aren’t going to be on the same page all the time. We have different ways of processing decisions and we each have our own desires and dreams.
Join us on the podcast today as we talk about what to do w...2019-09-1902 minThe Radiant Marriage Podcast#19: I Thought I Married a Christian–Now What?Have you or your spouse ever had a crisis of faith? Have you ever had struggles or had to wrestle with Biblical concepts?
Many of us will struggle with doubts at some point in our life, but what do we do when we feel a disconnect with our spouse because of doubt?
Join us in today’s episode as we dive into what to do when our spouse is struggling with their faith and how to support them on their faith journey!
We had so much fun recording this one and hope that you'll be blessed by it.
#19: I Thought I...2019-09-1202 minThe Radiant Marriage Podcast#18: How Our View of God Shapes Our MarriageDid you know that our belief about God is directly related to how we respond in our marriages?
In today’s podcast episode we dive into how our view of God can impact our marriage. So often our feelings overshadow the truth about God’s character and we can start to relate to our spouse based on a false belief of God driven by fear, shame, or guilt.
It’s when we have a true understanding of God’s character that our marriage is secured in the strongest foundation possible.
We need to truly know who God is and Whose we are.
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The Radiant Marriage Podcast#17.5: The Radiant Marriage WorkshopHey everybody,
Instead of having a podcast today, we would love to invite you to take the time you would normally listen in and go check out this amazing free workshop that we have going on. It’s called the Radiant Marriage Workshop. This is a compilation of 4 videos that focus on overcoming disconnect in your marriage and really having the tools in place to be able to set your marriage on a solid foundation. So head on over there and take a listen.
This is only going to be available for a limited time! You can find the workshop HE...2019-08-2200 minThe Radiant Marriage Podcast#17: Finding a Strategic MindsetDid you know that there’s a honeymoon period after a couple gets married that usually lasts one or two years?
The honeymoon stage is so much fun and it’s easy to intentionally pursue our spouse when the butterflies are there. The problem is that the transition from infatuation to disconnection can happen so slowly we don’t even realize it.
On today’s episode, we dive into why being intentional and keeping a strategic mentality is vital to a thriving marriage. By being intentional and strategic, we fiercely protect our marriages and the result is something beautiful!
#17: Finding a Strate...2019-08-1501 minThe Radiant Marriage Podcast#16: Combating the Enemy as a TeamYou ready for a BIG truth? The enemy wants to destroy your marriage. As a united team, you pose a threat. Separately, you're less of a threat. His mission is to separate you and your spouse by enhancing feelings of shame, guilt, and pride.
On today’s episode, we talk about how destructive the “DIY” mentality can be with marriage, and dive into HOW to keep your marriage strong, combating the enemy from an offensive position.
Let’s do this.
#16: Combating the Enemy as a Team
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Focus on the Family Counseling Referrals (also at 1-855-771-HEL...2019-08-0810 minThe Radiant Marriage Podcast#15: We Answer Your Questions (#1)This episode has some content that you may not want little inquiring minds to hear. Check out the questions below before listening with kiddos around!
Today on the podcast we answer the questions that you guys wrote in for us. :) We’ll be doing Q&A podcasts every now and then, so if you have questions, please let us know so that we can start compiling for our next Q&A episode!
Specifically, we'll answer the following questions:
What is an appropriate response to wandering eyes?
How do I learn to trust my husband again after emotional infidelity, pornography, and so...2019-08-0103 minThe Radiant Marriage Podcast#14: The Fear TrapSo, there we were in Idaho really frustrated with one another...
We had been talking about moving out of California since we got married and dreaming specifically of Idaho for the last 6 months. We were finally in Idaho to check it out and we were finding that we weren’t on the same page. We were both scared and polarizing each other in the process.
What if we couldn’t get on the same page? What if Idaho wasn’t the place we both wanted to move? What if we had to start the process ALL over again to find somewh...2019-07-2518 minThe Radiant Marriage Podcast#13: Making Disruptive Decisions (Tim Lundy)Have you and your spouse ever made a decision that took you out of your comfort zone? Have you ever made a decision because you were following God’s leading?
In today’s episode, we talk with Tim Lundy, senior pastor of Venture Christian Church in Los Gatos, CA. He gets real about the disruptions that God has made in his life, the ones God may make in our lives and how to handle them as a united team in our marriages. It’s so important that we embrace God’s calling and don’t allow fear or passivity to overpower...2019-07-1805 minThe Radiant Marriage Podcast#12: Money and Marriage (Shaunti Feldhahn)Have you ever been really frustrated with your spouse about money? So many couples don’t talk about their money and see it as a taboo subject.
Today on the podcast, Shaunti Feldhahn unwraps the why behind struggles around money in marriage. She gives us an exclusive look and dives into her latest research about how men and women operate differently. We talk with her about the importance of understanding one another, being trustworthy, and the meaning of oneness with our finances.
We had so much fun talking with her--she was on fire🔥🔥🔥. This is one you DON’T want to miss!
...2019-07-1136 minThe Radiant Marriage Podcast#11: Building a Christ-Centered MarriageAny pastor will tell you that keeping Jesus at the center is the key to having a marriage that will stand the test of time. But why is that the case and what does that really look like? Today on the podcast we’ll dive into the reasons why having Jesus at the center is crucial to having a strong, intimate marriage and what that practically looks like. We had a great time recording this one and we are so excited for you to listen in!
#11: Building a Christ-Centered Marriage
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oday, we had the pleasure of talking with Dr. Matt Turvey, director of Winshape Marriage. He talks about how marriage retreats help to jumpstart the healing process for a couple that's struggling. They can also be a great way for a couple that's doing well to be proactive and breathe new life into their marriage, providing a solid foundation to continue building on. He has great wisdom and believes that couples need to actively address the little things before they become big wedges. His advice is a great help for any marriage--listen in!
#10: Marriage Retreats: Breathing Life Into Your...2019-06-2716 minThe Radiant Marriage Podcast#9: Overcoming the Loss of a Child (Kim & Larry Peacock)This week on the podcast, we had the pleasure of talking with Kim and Larry Peacock. They opened up about the sudden loss of their daughter and how they kept their marriage strong during the crisis and in the years since. We talk about how to work through trauma, what the healing process might look like when you and your spouse grieve differently, and how to keep God's perspective. They are an amazing couple who have kept the focus on Jesus and are allowing Him to use their story to bring Him glory. Their story is both emotional and inspiring...2019-06-2002 minThe Radiant Marriage Podcast#8: A Small RV and Two Kids Under Three (Bart & Cassie Gant)Have you ever wanted to just quit your job and travel across the country? That’s exactly what our friends Bart and Cassie Gant did. On today’s podcast, they share their story of taking a leap of faith and how they made the decision to drastically change their life to match their priorities. We talk about how to shift our thinking when it comes to priorities, choosing a lifestyle that is counter-culture, and trusting God. This one is a must-listen!
#8: A Small RV and Two Kids Under Three (Bart & Cassie Gant)
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#7: Navigating a Blended Family (Ron Deal)
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The...2019-06-0609 minThe Radiant Marriage Podcast#6: Marriage Lessons We Learned from DisneylandWhat do Disneyland and marriage have in common? Today on the podcast we’ll share what Disneyland ended up teaching us about each other and our own marriage! Listen in for some laughs and heartfelt conversation about what different personalities might look like in a marriage, grace, and the importance of valuing your spouse. We had a blast recording this one and can’t wait for you to listen in!
#6: Marriage Lessons We Learned from Disneyland
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What's an experience that you've had where you and your spou...2019-05-3027 minThe Radiant Marriage Podcast#5: Marriage: Withstanding the Storm of Cancer (Kevin & Becky McIntire)Have you ever wondered how a couple keeps their marriage strong in the midst of a serious illness? Today, Kevin and Becky McIntire share their raw, personal story of walking through cancer and how they stayed a strong team through struggle and uncertainty. They walk us through the dark moments that cancer brought, how their relationship with Jesus kept them together, and how they withstood the storm as a united team. Be sure to listen in!
#5: Withstanding the Storm of Cancer (Kevin & Becky McIntire)
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You can read Kevin's cancer journey on Caring Bridge...2019-05-2322 minThe Radiant Marriage Podcast#4: Being Fully Present in Your Marriage (Bob Goff)Today we had an awesome time talking with Bob Goff! In today’s episode, he talks with us about being fully present and kind, and what this looks like with our spouses. We hope you have as much fun listening to his stories and wisdom as we did!
#4: Being Fully Present in Your Marriage (Bob Goff)
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When was the last time you were fully present with your spouse without any distractions?
Ho...2019-05-1628 minThe Radiant Marriage Podcast#3: Balancing Work and Family (Ryan & Selena Frederick)In today’s episode, we get to talk with Ryan and Selena Frederick, creators of Fierce Marriage. We dig into how they got started, being authentic, and keeping Jesus at the center of life and our marriages. They are an incredible couple who are intentional in every aspect of their life as they seek to keep the Lord as their main priority. We had a blast interviewing them and we are so excited for you to listen in--enjoy!
#3: Balancing Work and Family (Ryan & Selena Frederick)
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Follow Ryan & Se...2019-05-0928 minThe Radiant Marriage Podcast#2: From the Brink of Divorce: A Story of HopeIn this episode, we get real and raw about our story. This was a difficult podcast for us to record, but we feel led by God to let Him use our story for His glory. We pray that this podcast encourages you and helps you to know that there is hope for any and every marriage when a husband and wife submit themselves to the Lord.
#2: From the Brink of Divorce: A Story of Hope
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Taking a Stand Against Abuse...2019-05-0936 minThe Radiant Marriage Podcast#1: Who We Are & How We Got HereWe're so excited to release this first episode and share a bit about who we are and where God has brought our marriage and Radiant Marriage over the past few years! We can’t wait to continue this journey and see what God does! Our hope and prayer is that this podcast and everything that comes from this ministry would be an encouragement to you and your marriage. Look below for the links we mentioned in this episode!
#1: Who We Are & How We Got Here
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