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The Abundantly Expectant MarriageThe Abundantly Expectant MarriageCommon Marriage Pitfalls & How to Avoid ThemDownload Free Couple Connection Guide Common Marriage Pitfalls & How to Avoid ThemEvery marriage faces challenges, but recognizing and addressing common pitfalls can make all the difference! In this episode, we dive into three major marriage traps—becoming too comfortable, failing to safeguard your marriage, and not putting God first. We share personal stories, practical wisdom, and biblical truths to help you stay connected, protect your relationship, and thrive in your marriage. Tune in and take steps toward the abundant marriage God desires for you!🎧 Listen now and download the Couples Connection Guide to app...2025-02-0432 minThe Abundantly Expectant MarriageThe Abundantly Expectant MarriageLiving Out the Love Languages (Part 2 of The 5 Love Languages Series)Download Free Couple Connection Guide Living Out the Love Languages (Part 2 of The 5 Love Languages Series)Episode DescriptionLove isn’t just a feeling; it’s a choice. In part two of the 5 Love Languages series, Rachel and Ron go beyond understanding the love languages and explore how to live them out in your marriage. Discover practical ways to love your spouse in their language, navigate challenges when their love language feels unnatural to you, and approach these efforts with God’s grace. With real-life examples and Scripture-based encouragement, this episode equips you to stre...2025-01-2727 minThe Abundantly Expectant MarriageThe Abundantly Expectant MarriageUnderstanding the Love Languages (Part 1 of The 5 Love Languages Series)Download Free Couple Connection Guide Understanding the Love Languages (Part 1 of The 5 Love Languages Series)Episode DescriptionWhat’s your love language? In this episode of The Abundantly Expectant Marriage, Rachel and Ron introduce Dr. Gary Chapman’s 5 Love Languages and explain how understanding these can transform your marriage. From Words of Affirmation to Acts of Service, you’ll learn what each language means, why it matters, and how to identify both yours and your spouse’s primary love language. Whether you’re looking to reignite your connection or strengthen your bond, this episode is...2025-01-2024 minThe Abundantly Expectant MarriageThe Abundantly Expectant MarriageA Merry Marriage: Reflecting on Lessons from Mary & JosephNEW Couple Connection Guide - Download it here!A Merry Marriage: Reflecting on Lessons from Mary & JosephEpisode DescriptionIn this special Christmas episode of The Abundantly Expectant Marriage, Rachel and Ron bring the holiday cheer with a fun Christmas-themed Q&A session. Hear their favorite traditions, memories, and even a little laughter as they dive into holiday questions for each other. Then, they shift gears to explore the profound relationship between Mary and Joseph. What can their marriage teach us today about trust, faithfulness, unity, and adaptability in our own relationships? Don’t...2024-12-2340 minThe Abundantly Expectant MarriageThe Abundantly Expectant MarriageSpiritual Growth as a Couple: Building a Marriage Aligned with GodNEW Couple Connection Guide - Download it here!Spiritual Growth as a Couple: Building a Marriage Aligned with GodEpisode DescriptionIn this episode of The Abundantly Expectant Marriage podcast, Rachel and Ron explore how couples can grow spiritually together and align their relationship with God’s purpose. They discuss the power of spiritual intimacy, identify roadblocks that might be holding you back, and share practical steps to strengthen your connection with God and each other. Whether you’re just starting this journey or looking to deepen your spiritual bond, this episode is pack...2024-12-1637 minThe Abundantly Expectant MarriageThe Abundantly Expectant MarriageThe Weekly Marriage Check Point: Tools for Communication in Your MarriageNEW Couple Connection Guide - Download it here!The Weekly Marriage Check Point: Tools for Communication in Your MarriageLast week, we explored the power of open and honest communication in marriage, emphasizing its foundation in prayer and connection with God. In this episode, we focus on a practical tool we call the Weekly Marriage Check Point. This intentional time helps you and your spouse align on priorities, address family needs, and pursue one another in meaningful ways. We’ll walk you step-by-step through how to implement this tool, covering everything from syncing schedules to me...2024-12-0923 minThe Abundantly Expectant MarriageThe Abundantly Expectant MarriageTraditions – Keeping God First During the Busy HolidaysNEW Couple Connection Guide - Download it here!Traditions – Keeping God First During the Busy HolidaysIn this special Thanksgiving episode, we’re diving into the joys and challenges of holiday traditions, sharing laugh-out-loud holiday memories, and reflecting on what really matters during this busy season. From fun Thanksgiving interviews to heartfelt conversations about gratitude and putting God and marriage first, this episode will leave you inspired, encouraged, and ready to embrace the holidays with a fresh perspective.We’ll talk about creating meaningful traditions, share practical tips for reducing stress, and explore the po...2024-11-2526 minThe Abundantly Expectant MarriageThe Abundantly Expectant MarriageBalancing Marriage, Parenting, and Life DemandsNEW Couple Connection Guide - Download it here!Balancing Marriage, Parenting, and Life DemandsDoes life ever feel like a never-ending juggling act? Between marriage, parenting, work, and everything else, it can be hard to keep your priorities in order without losing yourself in the process. In this episode, we explore practical ways to balance the many demands of life while keeping God first, your marriage strong, and your family thriving. From strategies for better communication to stories about building unity and teamwork, we’ll encourage you to tackle life’s chaos together. Let’s grow c...2024-11-1835 minThe Abundantly Expectant MarriageThe Abundantly Expectant MarriagePriorities in a God-Centered Marriage: Putting First Things FirstNEW Couple Connection Guide - Download it here!Priorities in a God-Centered Marriage: Putting First Things First In today’s episode, we’re diving into the God-centered order of priorities in marriage. In a world that often reverses this order, we’ll explore how putting God first, followed by our spouse, children, and career, brings strength and unity to our relationships. We’ll break down practical ways to keep your marriage healthy, discuss how the enemy works to disrupt priorities, and offer tips for setting God as the ultimate foundation in marriage. Stick around to hear some...2024-11-1133 minThe Abundantly Expectant MarriageThe Abundantly Expectant MarriageWords of Life: Building Up Your Marriage and Family in a World of NegativityNEW Couple Connection Guide - Download it here!List Life Giving Words From Focus On The Family In a world filled with discouragement, our words have the power to uplift or tear down. In this episode of *Abundantly Expectant Marriage*, we expand on last week’s discussion about the power of speaking life. We’ll explore how our words and thoughts impact our closest relationships, and offer practical steps to bring life-giving speech into our marriages and families. Join us as we share personal stories, biblical wisdom, and the encouragement to let God’s heart shine t...2024-11-0426 minThe Abundantly Expectant MarriageThe Abundantly Expectant MarriageBuilding Strong Friendships, Setting Boundaries, and Our Inspiring Experience with Focus on the FamilyIn this episode of *Abundantly Expectant Marriage*, Rachel and Ron share highlights from their recent vision summit with Focus on the Family in Grand Cayman, where they got a firsthand look at inspiring initiatives to support marriages, families, and the sanctity of life through biblical values. They dive into the powerful topic of friendship in marriage—how it can be both a source of strength and an obstacle if not rooted in healthy boundaries and godly guidance. How do you navigate friendships as a couple? Who do you turn to when you need support? Ron and Rachel discuss the ty...2024-10-2829 min