Shame doesn't make you a bad spouse - it makes you a hiding one. In this episode, we uncover why hiding feels safer than intimacy, how shame creates distance and disconnection in marriage, and how God heals shame through truth, love, and the cross. Learn why secrecy strengthens shame and how moving from performance to faith restores intimacy.
In this episode, we explore the profound metaphor of gardening as it relates to maintaining a healthy marriage. Just as a garden requires consistent care and attention, so too does our marital relationship. We delve into the importance of recognizing areas of neglect and provide practical steps for couples to cultivate a flourishing partnership. Tune in to learn how to invest time and effort into your marital garden, ensuring it remains a vibrant space for love and growth.
In this episode of the Christian Family Life Podcast, we dive deep into the vital importance of pressing pause in your marriage. Life can feel like a relentless current, pulling us in every direction, but often, the best way to regain our footing is to take a step back. Tune in for encouraging insights and a heartfelt challenge to prioritize pauses that rejuvenate your marriage. If you're feeling overwhelmed or distant, this episode is a must-listen! Share your own journey of pressing pause with us and let's support one another on this journey of faith and love.
Motherhood is a beautiful journey that can deepen your marriage and transform your faith. In this episode, we explore how becoming a mother can sometimes lead to losing yourself, grieving that loss, and facing identity confusion. We'll discuss the importance of reclaiming your true identity as a child of God - adopted, forgiven, loved, and empowered by His Spirit. Learn how embracing your divine identity can strengthen your marriage, renew your faith, and help you thrive as a fulfilled, confident woman. Join us for encouragement, biblical insight, and practical steps to navigate motherhood with purpose and grace.
Has trust been broken in your marriage? Are you struggling to find your way back to a place of connection and understanding? Join us as we explore the path to rebuilding trust, drawing from biblical wisdom and practical insights. We'll delve into the power of honesty, the importance of submitting to God's process, and the role of kindness, forgiveness, and vulnerability. Learn how to navigate the realities of marriage, address issues with grace, and cultivate an environment where both partners feel heard and valued. Discover how to carry each other's burdens, make trustworthy choices, and patiently hope for restoration, even in the face of deep hurt. Rebuilding Trust is a journey, and we're here to guide you through it.
In today’s episode, we'll dive into candid conversations about what it truly takes to nurture friendship within marriage. We'll reflect on the invaluable lessons from scripture, like Isaac and Rebekah’s bond, and draw parallels to our own lives. Discover how to prioritize your relationship, cultivate shared passions, and overcome common obstacles that may hinder fun and connection. Whether you're newlyweds navigating the early days or seasoned couples facing the challenges of life changes, we hope to encourage you to rekindle that spark and redefine what it means to be friends in love. Tune in for heartfelt stories and practical tips that we believe will encourage you into a thriving marriage where friendship flourishes!
In today's episode we confront the honest truth: every marriage is made up of two imperfect people. But that doesn't mean it's without hope. We'll talk about how recognizing our flaws can lead to deeper grace, stronger connection, and a daily commitment to becoming the best spouse we can be. With practical steps and timeless biblical wisdom, this episode sets the foundation for a marriage that grows through God's grace, not human perfection.
In this episode, we expose one of the most destructive lies in marriage: the belief that love must be earned or protected. From the serpent's deception in Eden to the shame-driven patterns we still repeat today - performing, hiding, defending, and blaming - we unpack how fear distorts intimacy and disconnects us from God and each other. We reveal how God responded to Adam and Eve's shame not with rejection, but with sacrificial love, clothing them Himself (Genesis 3:21). We also connect this truth to marriage, showing how Christ calls couples out of self-protection and into grace-driven oneness. With insights from Edward Welch, biblical restoration stories, and practical marriage steps, you'll learn how to replace shame with connections, fear with honesty, and performance with rest. If you want to cultivate emotional safety, spiritual unity, and true intimacy, this episode will help you return to God's original design: naked, unashamed, and fully loved.
In this opening episode, Roland and Tammy dive into the very first picture of human connection: "The man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed." - Genesis 2:25Before sin entered the world, there was no hiding, no fear, no insecurity, only harmony, vulnerability, and unbroken intimacy with God and each other. Shame wasn't part of God's design. We were created to be fully known and fully loved.
Discover how genuine, Christ-centered love can propel your marriage into levels you never thought possible. 1 Corinthians 13 reminds us that real love is patient, kind, and free from envy or pride - but this kind of love doesn't come naturally. It grows from a deeper understanding of God's character and His limitless love for us. In this episode, we explore how pursuing intimacy with the Lord becomes the doorway to a stronger, more compassionate, spiritually rooted marriage. If you want to cultivate a love that reflects God's heart and reshapes your relationship, this conversation is for you.
Conflict is inevitable - but how you handle it can transform your marriage. In this episode we discover a powerful spiritual rhythm for communication: Check your spirit, Choose your source, and Communicate with love. You will gain practical tools to stop conflict before it spirals - pause before exploding, avoid threats or bringing up the past, and always end with prayer and blessing. Learn key repair phrases like "We are on the same team" and "I am sorry, please forgive me" that rebuild trust and closeness. Before techniques, take a breather. Before tactics, guard your spirit. When your words flow from the Holy Spirit, your marriage becomes a reflection of God's covenant love.
Your spirit sets the thermostat of your home, and your words move the needle. In this episode we uncover the toxic attitudes that quietly rot the roof of your relationship - jealousy, bitterness, suspicion, fear, pride, and despair. Learn how the spiritual currents sabotage intimacy, trust, and peace, and discover biblical ways to reset your heart toward healing and unity. Through practical reflection and faith-based insight, you'll be guided to replace destructive thought with life-giving ones: thanking God for your spouse, recognizing Christ's character in them, and speaking blessings of peace, strength, and wisdom over your marriage.
Before we talk about communication techniques or conflict strategies, we must start with what's inside. What fills your heart will inevitably flavor your words. In this episode, we explore the positive spiritual currents that bring life and protection to your marriage - being refreshing toward your spouse, maintaining a right spirit, engaging with gentleness, and pursuing unity, peace, and gratitude. Discover how a joyful, thankful heart can transform the tone of your home and create a marriage that truly reflects God's love.
Is marriage just a collection of better communication techniques, love languages, and clever hacks? Or is there a deeper spiritual foundation that truly sets the tone for every conversation? Whether you are dating, newly married, or have been together for decades, this episode dives into communication as a vital part of the covenant protection of your home. We will explore how moving beyond surface skills to a spirit-shaped atmosphere can safeguard your marriage. Join us as we unpack the power of being quick to listen, speaking truth in love, extending gracious words, mastering timing and tone, embracing forgiveness, and blessing your spouse. This conversation will help you transform everyday interactions into a sacred space of connection and protection.
What does it look like to practice covenant love in the everyday ups and downs of marriage? In this episode, we'll move from theory to practice - exploring how covenant thinking transforms conflict, shapes the words we speak, deepens our sacrifices, and roots us in community. Togetherwe will challenge the cultural lie that marriage is only about happiness and rediscover God's design: a covenant that makes us holy and teaches us to love like Jesus. Whether you are navigating disagreements, learning new ways to communicate, or seeking to strengthen your bond, this conversation will ehlp you move from performance - driven love to faith - filled covenant living.
Is marriage just about love, feelings, and personal happiness -- or is there something deeper holding it all together? In this episode, we uncover the biblical vision of marriage as a covenant, not just a contract. From ancient traditions for today's shifting cultural views, we'll explore how covenant shapes lasting commitment, protects relationships, and reflects Christ's love for His Church. Whether you're dating, newly married, or decades into your journey, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to see marriage not as fragile or conditional, but as a sacred, unbreakable promise before God.
Marriage is one of the biggest commitments you will ever make - but how do you know if you are truly ready? In this episode, we unpack the other five key things every couple should explore in premarital conversations, from faith foundations to family backgrounds to finances, conflict resolution, and future dreams. Whether you are engaged, dating seriously, or mentoring couples, this conversation will help you build a strong foundation for a covenant marriage that lasts.
Marriage is one of the biggest commitments you'll every make - but how do you know if you're truly ready? In this episode, we unpack 5 of 10 key things every couple should explore in premarital conversations, from faith foundations and family backgrounds to finances, conflict resolution, and future dreams. Whether you're engaged, dating seriously, or mentoring couples, this conversations will help you build a strong foundation for a covenant marriage that lasts.
Marriage isn’t just a contract—it’s a covenant. In this episode, we explore why premarital counseling is more than just a box to check before the wedding day. From uncovering values and expectations to preparing for lifelong commitment, we’ll talk about the spiritual and practical benefits premarital brings to a relationship. You’ll also hear personal reflections on how premarital shaped our own journey and why it can be one of the most valuable investments you make in your marriage.
In this episode, we explore the profound metaphor of gardening as it relates to maintaining a healthy marriage. Just as a garden requires consistent care and attention, so too does our marital relationship. We delve into the importance of recognizing areas of neglect and provide practical steps for couples to cultivate a flourishing partnership. Tune in to learn how to invest time and effort into your marital garden, ensuring it remains a vibrant space for love and growth.