
Hosted by David and Nina Perry · EN

Lots of time and energy goes into dreaming about what married life will be like. Some of those dreams come true! Some of them need...alterations. Today we're talking about the different roles we play in our marriage and how that differs from our imaginings pre-marriage. Come along as we talk about changing seasons, growing in trust and having grace for each other as we work things out!

Maybe you've read the book. Maybe not (*Ahem*, David). But today we're talking about Gary Chapman's "The five love languages". This book has helped countless couples shape their understanding and conceptualization of expressions of love for each other. This is just a basic overview and conversation, for more, we highly recommend you check out the book.

So...say you've figured out all the communication stuff we've been talking about. now what? The goal is to empower your spouse to take hold of the destiny for which they were created and find your role of support in that mission. And vice versa. Today we broach that topic and discuss things like spiritual warfare in marriage, and making your marriage a sacrifice to The Lord. Come along with us on this adventure!

Today we're talking about things that encourage us, the importance of community, the vitality of having fun together, and the satisfaction and joy that comes from having a unified goal and vision for your marriage. As we celebrate 15 years of marriage we hope that this conversation is a blessing to you as much as it was for us! -David and Nina

Sometimes the conflict experienced in a marriage doesn't come from within, but from the outside. It still affects the marriage, though, or at least, it can. Today we're talking about ways that we've done this poorly and guiding principles we use now to help us successfully navigate tumultuous seasons with other people. Come along with us on this adventure! * Show note: For those of you who may be wondering, I (David) goofed on a quotation I made in this episode. The scripture I referred to about resolving issues with other people wasn't from Paul, it was Jesus in Matthew 18:15-17. **Also, in case you're wondering, the Proverb I keep mis-quoting comes from Proverbs 17:27-28: He who restrains his words has knowledge,And he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise;When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent.

Of course, fights and hurt are going to come up IT'S MARRIAGE, AFTER ALL. But there is a righteous way to turn seasons of strife into immense growth. Today we wade into those messy waters. Come along on this journey!

Today's episode tells the story of David's marriage proposal and ends with a few reflections on this season of the podcast. (Spoiler alert, she said yes:-)

Hi! David here. In this episode we talk about finances. Money and its use has been a...touchy subject for us off and on throughout our marriage, as it can be for many couples, old and new. This episode is not so much about the specifics of a financial plan as the general ideas behind succeeding conversations about finances. We hope you enjoy this episode and we look forward to hearing from you! PS: Ammon, I'm sorry we forgot to name you in the shout out (-_-) We're very proud of you too!

Careers are more than just the amount of money they provide-they can have a significant impact on the stability of your home. The hours, the stress, any anxiety, they can all affect the way that you and your spouse interact at home, too. In this episode, we talk about the way that our careers have played a role in the way that we interact as a couple over the years.

Good communication is critical to a lasting relationship. It's also really easy to get wrong. Today we talk about ways that our communication faltered during the dark ages and lessons we learned along the way.