How do you build a joyful marriage and a strong family—on purpose?
In this episode, Dan and Shannon dive into intentional goal-setting, family communication, self-regulation, and simplifying life to focus on what truly matters. Discover practical insights for creating a home rooted in virtue, clarity, and lasting fulfillment.
Real talk. Real families. Real joy.
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Raising kids in faith is hard—but it doesn’t have to be heavy.
Dan and Shannon share how families can build virtue, prayer, and a real relationship with God through love, flexibility, and grace.
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Your marriage has goals—even if you’ve never talked about them.
This episode unpacks why communication, clarity, and consistent action are the keys to thriving relationships. This episode is a wake-up call for couples ready to stop drifting and start winning—together.
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What does success really mean?
In this episode, Dan and Shannon flip the script on traditional success and challenges the idea that money, status, or titles define a meaningful life. Instead, they argue that true success is living with as few regrets as possible.
They break down the pressure society places on us to chase someone else’s version of success and invites listeners to step outside those expectations. They dives deep into identity, desire, and purpose—asking the hard questions about what we actually want and why.
This conversation also explores setting sustainable goals, committing to long-term growth, and the power of inviting God into the process of becoming who you’re meant to be.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, pressured, or unsure of your path—this episode is for you
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In this episode, Dan and Shannon dive into the power of goal setting and celebrating personal wins. They share insights on staying flexible, prioritizing your core values, and using small successes to fuel bigger ambitions. Plus, they explores how family and supportive relationships shape your journey toward your goals.
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In this episode Shannon and Dan explore the complexities of intimacy, particularly focusing on the dynamics of withholding affection and the importance of communication in relationships. They discuss how emotional responses can lead to stonewalling and the necessity of understanding each other's needs during conflicts.
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00:00 Understanding Withholding Affection
04:33 The Impact of Emotional Processing
07:37 Navigating Competition in Relationships
In this episode, Danand Shannon explore the complexities of resentment in relationships, particularly in marriage. They discuss how unmet needs can lead to conflict and the challenges of communicating those needs.
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00:00 Understanding Resentment in Relationships
04:15 The Challenge of Communicating Needs
07:36 Trust and Allowing Help
10:09 Building Communication Habits
In this episode of Marriage Sparks, Shannon and Dan delve into the complexities of intimacy within marriage, discussing the impact of purity culture, the importance of emotional connection, and practical ways to foster physical intimacy without pressure.
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00:00 Understanding Intimacy and Its Challenges
04:06 The Impact of Purity Culture on Relationships
07:44 Navigating Physical and Emotional Intimacy
10:29 Building a Foundation for Healthy Sexual Relationships
In this episode, Shannon and Dan discuss the emotional cost of feeling invisible in relationships. They explore how neglect can manifest in small ways, the importance of being present, and how to maximize marginal moments for connection.
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00:00 The Emotional Cost of Feeling Invisible
03:49 Neglect in Relationships: Small Ways It Happens
07:11 Deliberate Connection: Designing Your Life for Closeness
In this episode, Shannon and Dan explore the dynamics of control in relationships, emphasizing the importance of humility, respect, and communication. They discuss how societal expectations can create unrealistic pressures on couples and the need for understanding and appreciation of each other's roles.
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11:15 The Role of Communication and Trust
Humility might be the missing ingredient your marriage is starving for.
In this episode, Dan and Shannon challenge one of our most comfortable illusions: that growth happens without discomfort. Real love, real healing, and real intimacy all begin with humility—the willingness to see ourselves clearly, admit where we’re wrong, and let truth change us.
This conversation dives into why humility isn’t weakness, but the doorway to deeper connection. From prayer as a mirror for self-honesty to the hard grace of receiving truth—even when it’s clumsy, painful, or spoken imperfectly—We explore how love matures when pride dies.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in your marriage, defensive in conflict, or resistant to correction, this episode will confront you—in the best way. Because the couples who grow aren’t the ones who avoid the truth… they’re the ones humble enough to receive it.
Listen if you’re ready for love that actually transforms.
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The hardest part of marriage isn’t sacrifice—it’s surrender.
In this episoe of Marriage Sparks Dan and Shannon expose how subtle selfishness blocks joy, why openness to life requires deep trust in God, and how prayer transforms fear into freedom
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Nobody talks about how hard Natural Family Planning really is.
This episode pulls back the curtain on the emotional strain NFP can place on a marriage, the silent resentment couples carry, and the faith it takes to trust God when outcomes feel uncertain. A must-listen for couples trying to stay united when family planning feels anything but peaceful.
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Everyone has an opinion about how many kids you should have.Too many. Too soon. Too irresponsible. Too naïve.
In this episode, Dan and Shannon push back on a culture that treats fertility like a problem to manage instead of a gift to receive. Through personal stories and real conversations, he explores the quiet pressure couples feel to fear children, delay love, and outsource discernment.
This isn’t a guilt trip.It’s an invitation.
An invitation to talk honestly with your spouse.To bring God back into decisions we’ve been told are “too personal” for faith.And to rediscover what happens when children are seen not as burdens—but as blessings that stretch our capacity to love.
If you’ve ever felt judged for wanting a bigger family—or shamed for trusting God with your future—this conversation is for you.
Press play and join the rebellion of joyful trust.
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Why does joy make people uncomfortable?
Dan and Shannon unpack the quiet backlash families face for choosing life—and why joy, not defensiveness, is the most powerful response. A countercultural conversation about pregnancy, family, and building a life that doesn’t apologize for being full.
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In this episode, Shannon and Dan dive deep into the hidden trap that destroys even the strongest relationships: selfishness. They reveal why we naturally turn inward during hard times—and how this instinct can quietly sabotage love.
Learn why responsibility + selflessness is the key to a thriving marriage and how embracing suffering as a transformative tool can bring real joy to you and your spouse.
💡 Listen now to transform your marriage before it drifts apart.
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In this episode, Dan and Shannon expose the hidden blockers that quietly kill intimacy—things like ego, emotional clutter, and the fear of truly letting your spouse in.
They break down why receptivity is so hard for men and women (in very different ways), why trust feels risky but is essential, and how small moments of intentional communication can transform a marriage.
If you’ve been longing for deeper connection, more peace, or a marriage that’s built on holiness instead of surface-level “happiness,” this conversation will hit home.
Listen now and learn how to create the space your relationship has been begging for.
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So many men are silently drowning — and no one ever taught them how to speak up.
In this episode, Dan and Shannon dive into why men struggle to express what they actually need…and why so many marriages suffer because of it. They unpack the pressure to “man up,” the fear of vulnerability, and the emotional disconnect that creeps into busy family life.
You’ll hear why real strength looks like honesty, why counseling is NOT weakness, and how clearer communication can transform your marriage.
If you want deeper connection, more trust, and a relationship where both partners feel seen—this is the episode you can’t afford to skip.
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Are you tired of pretending you’re “fine”?
In this episode, Shannon and Dan pull back the curtain on the pressure to look happy, even when something inside feels off. They unpack why so many of us bury our needs, silence our desires, and settle for a version of joy that feels fake—and how this is quietly eroding our marriages.
You’ll hear a raw, honest conversation about the courage it takes to tell the truth about what you want, why sacrificing yourself isn’t the same as loving well, and how real happiness begins with presence, vulnerability, and honest communication.
If you feel stuck, numb, or like you’ve lost touch with what actually brings you joy… this episode is the reset you need.
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Feeling stuck? In this episode, Shannon and Daniel unpack why so many of us are hustling through life but starving for joy. We explore how duty can quietly replace desire, how we lose ourselves in the grind, and how a simple shift in attention can reignite your sense of purpose. If you’ve been craving a reset, this conversation will help you rediscover joy in the middle of your real, messy, everyday life.
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