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Marriage Mondays' with The King's Podcast
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We’re Kenya and ShanTrail King—radio hosts on KRGN 98.5 FM “The Rock” right here in Central Texas. For over 26 years, our marriage has been a living testimony of faith, growth, and real love in action. God has charged us with a mission: to pour hope, wisdom, and truth into marriages and relationships all over the world.
Each week, we get real about the ups and downs that couples face—because marriage isn’t picture-perfect, but it can be powerful. Whether it’s communication, trust, forgiveness, or simply finding your rhythm again, we talk about it all—with honesty, laughter, and encouragement rooted in God’s Word.
This podcast isn’t just for married couples—it’s also for singles who desire marriage, those rebuilding after heartbreak, and anyone who believes in the power of strong relationships.
Our motto says it best: Helping to build stronger marriages, which leads to stronger families, and stronger communities. ❤️
So grab your spouse—or your notebook—and join the conversation every week. Together, let’s restore what the world tries to tear down and keep love standing strong.
Tune in, share, and be inspired. Blessings—and welcome to the Kings’ family!
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💍 The Romance Recession: When Pursuit Fades in Marriage 💍
1w ago00:59:18Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIn this week’s episode of Marriage Mondays with The Kings, we’re tackling a struggle many couples silently face: the Romance Recession. Not just about money, this “recession” happens when couples stop pursuing one another and allow life, busyness, or outside voices to take the place of intimacy.As Christian believers, God calls us to cherish, enjoy, and intentionally pursue our spouse—not just in the beginning, but for a lifetime. In this conversation, we’ll unpack: ✨ What the Bible says about romance and pursuit in marriage. ✨ How the world’s view of romance can distort our expectations. ✨ Why couples must protect their relationship from outside influences. ✨ Practical ways to rekindle passion, even when finances are tight.Whether you’re married, engaged, or preparing for the future, this episode will encourage you to see romance not as a luxury, but as a God-given responsibility to keep love alive.Support the show
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"Exhausted & Still Expected to Perform”
2w ago00:58:32Tap to summarizeSend us Fan Mail💔 Feeling unseen, overworked, and emotionally drained in your marriage? You’re not alone. This week on Marriage Mondays with The Kings, we're diving into the silent weight of emotional, spiritual, and physical exhaustion—and how to find God’s rest in the middle of it all.✨ Rest isn’t weakness—it’s obedience. 📖 Matthew 11:28–30Support the show
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What Married People Wish They Knew Before Saying “I Do”
3w ago01:00:09Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailMore people than ever are searching:What do married couples wish they knew before marriage?Why is marriage harder than expected?How do you build a healthy marriage?Why do relationships struggle after the honeymoon phase?In this eye-opening episode of Marriage Mondays with The Kings, Kenya & Shan King unpack one of the most relatable and highly searched relationship topics across podcasts, YouTube, and social media—the truths many married people wish they knew before saying “I do.”Marriage can expose: emotional wounds communication struggles unrealistic expectations insecurity unresolved trauma emotional immaturity And many couples realize after marriage that love alone is not enough to sustain a healthy relationship.In this powerful conversation, The Kings discuss: Why marriage reveals what singleness often conceals The truth about communication, emotional maturity, and accountability How childhood wounds and past experiences impact marriage Why many people unknowingly expect their spouse to provide validation, identity, and fulfillment The importance of healing, self-awareness, and personal growth before and during marriage Biblical insight on guarding your heart and building a relationship from a healthy foundation This episode speaks directly to those searching for: marriage advice relationship advice preparing for marriage healthy marriage tips communication in marriage emotional healing in relationships Christian marriage guidance relationship growth and healing Whether you’re single, engaged, newly married, or years into marriage, this conversation offers practical wisdom, emotional insight, and relationship truths that many people wish they had understood earlier.Because marriage doesn’t just test love…👉 It reveals character, emotional health, healing, and maturity.Support the show
Transcribe →Why You Keep Feeling Unfulfilled in Relationships: The Inside Work You’re Avoiding
4w ago00:59:42Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailMore people than ever are searching: Why do I feel unfulfilled in my relationship? Why am I not happy even though I’m in love? Why do I keep needing more from my partner? In this powerful continuation of Marriage Mondays with The Kings, we address one of the most searched relationship topics across podcasts, YouTube, and social media—emotional unfulfillment in relationships and the internal work many avoid.Here’s the truth: Unfulfillment is not always about what your partner isn’t giving… it’s often about what hasn’t been healed, developed, or addressed within.In this episode, The Kings unpack: Why relationship dissatisfaction and emotional emptiness are increasing today How unhealed trauma, past wounds, and emotional triggers show up in your marriage The truth about seeking validation, reassurance, and identity through your spouse Why communication breakdown, frustration, and recurring conflict keep happening How to move from blame to self-awareness and accountability The importance of inner healing, personal growth, and emotional maturity Biblical principles that point to self-reflection, identity, and transformation from withinIf you’ve been searching for: why I feel unfulfilled in my relationship how to be happy in a relationship how to fix relationship problems emotional needs in relationships how to stop feeling empty inside how to heal emotionally This episode will help you understand that:The fulfillment you’re searching for externally begins with the work you’re willing to do internally.Support the show
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Why Relationships Are Failing Today: Looking Outward Instead of Inward
Apr 2800:59:56Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIn today’s culture, more couples than ever are asking: Why do relationships fail? Why do marriages not last? Why do we keep having the same arguments?In this powerful episode of Marriage Mondays with The Kings, Kenya & ShanTrail King unpack one of the most searched relationship topics today—the impact of unhealed wounds, emotional triggers, and lack of self-awareness in marriage and relationships.Too often, people expect their partner to fix what they didn’t break—insecurities, past trauma, fear, and emotional pain—and it creates a cycle of frustration, disconnection, and conflict.This episode dives deep into: Why relationships are failing today despite love being present How emotional triggers and unresolved trauma show up in marriage The truth about relationship patterns, self-sabotage, and communication breakdown Why expecting your spouse to meet unspoken emotional needs leads to disappointment The importance of self-reflection, accountability, and inner healing How to shift from blaming your partner to doing the work within With practical insight and faith-based wisdom, this conversation challenges listeners to stop looking outward for solutions and start doing the internal work required for real relationship growth, emotional connection, and lasting love.If you’ve been searching for:why relationships failhow to fix a struggling relationshiphow to communicate better in marriagehow to stop arguing with your spousehow to heal emotionally in a relationshipThis episode is for you.Because the truth is— the relationship you want is built by the work you’re willing to do within yourself.📡 Ways to Listen Podcast ➡️ Search Marriage Mondays with The Kings YouTube ➡️ www.youtube.com/@MMWTKs🌐 Visit: Elevatewiththekings.comSupport the show
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Why You Feel Unseen in Your Marriage (Even Though You’re Right There) - Stop Requiring What You’re Not Willing to Be
Apr 2100:59:16Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailFeeling invisible in your own marriage can be one of the most frustrating and confusing experiences—especially when you’re doing everything you know to do to make the relationship work.In this episode of Marriage Mondays with The Kings, Kenya and ShanTrail King unpack why so many couples experience emotional disconnection, lack of communication, and feeling unseen in a relationship—even when love is still present.Many people are searching for answers to questions like: Why do I feel alone in my marriage? Why doesn’t my spouse understand me? How do we reconnect emotionally?This conversation goes deeper than surface-level advice. It explores how losing your identity, people-pleasing, and pretending in relationships can slowly create distance between you and your spouse. When authenticity is replaced with performance, connection becomes strained—and over time, it leads to frustration, resentment, and emotional burnout.In this episode, you’ll discover: What causes emotional distance and disconnection in marriage Why communication breaks down in relationships How pretending and masking affect intimacy Ways to improve communication and express your true feelings Practical steps to rebuild emotional connection and trust How to develop self-awareness and show up authentically in your marriage This episode is for those searching for marriage advice, relationship help, communication tips for couples, emotional intimacy, and how to fix a struggling or disconnected marriage. Whether you’re feeling overlooked, misunderstood, or simply stuck, this conversation will help you reflect, reset, and move forward with clarity.Focal Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5 (MSG) “Test yourselves… Don’t drift… If you fail the test, do something about it.”If you’re ready to stop drifting, start understanding yourself, and build a stronger connection in your marriage—this episode is for you.🎧 Marriage Mondays with The Kings Real conversations. Real healing. Real growth.📍 Available on all podcast platforms 🌐 elevatewiththekings.comSupport the show
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From Village to Community: How to Create Safe and Healthy Connections
Apr 1400:58:17Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailSome people want healthy relationships and strong community… but don’t know how to trust again after being hurt.In this episode of Marriage Mondays with The Kings, the Kings' break down how to build healthy relationships, overcome trust issues, and create safe, meaningful community in today’s world. This conversation is centered on emotional healing, building trust, setting boundaries, and developing safe relationships that are rooted in growth and consistency.If you’ve experienced past hurt, betrayal, or disappointment, and now find it difficult to trust others or feel connected, this episode will help you understand how to rebuild trust and create healthy connections without losing yourself in the process.The Kings discuss: • How past experiences create trust issues in relationships • How to build trust again with wisdom, not fear • What safe and healthy relationships actually look like • How to set boundaries and protect your emotional well-being • How to intentionally build a strong, supportive communityThis episode is for individuals and couples who are ready to grow, heal, and stop repeating unhealthy relationship patterns. Whether you are navigating marriage, friendships, or personal growth, this conversation will equip you with the tools to create safe, healthy, and lasting connections.Because the truth is…You may not have the village you once knew, but you can still build a community that is strong, safe, and aligned with your growth.Support the show
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The Protection Plan: From Assets to Inheritance with Demetris Curry
Apr 701:00:31Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailYou’ve worked hard to build what you have… but have you taken the time to protect it?In this episode of Marriage Mondays with The Kings, Kenya and ShanTrail sit down with special guest Demetris Curry, wealth strategist and legacy builder, to have a conversation that many people avoid—but cannot afford to ignore.Because it is not just about what you build. It is about what you leave behind.In this powerful discussion, we cover: • Individuals who do not have a will—and what that can cost their families • Wills vs. trusts and the key differences you need to understand • The importance of protecting your assets and securing your family legacy • How to begin putting the right plan in place with clarity and confidenceDemetris Curry brings over 30 years of experience in financial planning, estate strategies, and wealth sustainability, helping break down complex topics into practical, real-life steps you can take now.This episode will challenge you to think differently about your finances, your responsibility, and your legacy.Do not wait until it is too late.Protect what you built. Prepare your family. Secure your legacy.Support the show
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From Village to Community: What Changed—and How Do We Get It Back?
Mar 3101:00:10Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailSome of y’all say you miss the village… but don’t realize it takes healing to build one again.In this episode of Marriage Mondays with The Kings, Kenya and ShanTrail King dive into the heart of what’s been lost—and what can still be rebuilt. “From Village to Community: What Changed—and How Do We Get It Back?” is a real conversation about trust, pain, and the intentional work it takes to create meaningful, God-centered relationships today.The truth is, people didn’t just stop showing up… hurt, betrayal, and disappointment changed how we show up. Now many desire connection but struggle with trust, boundaries, and vulnerability.In this episode, the Kings walk listeners through: • How to identify how you show up in relationships • Understanding what hurt you and how it shaped your trust • Learning how to trust again with wisdom and discernment • Beginning the process of building a healthy, faith-centered communityWith a foundation in Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, this episode reminds us that we were created for connection—but that connection requires healing, growth, and intentionality.If you’ve been feeling disconnected, guarded, or unsure about letting people in again, this conversation will meet you right where you are—and challenge you to grow beyond it.Stop waiting for community… and start becoming someone who can build it.Support the show
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When a Man Heals
Mar 2400:56:36Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailLet’s be real… everybody talks about what a man should be, but not enough people talk about what a man has been through.When a man truly heals, everything connected to him starts to shift. His mindset changes. His communication changes. His love changes. And listen… the people around him feel the difference.In this episode, we’re getting to the root of it. We’re talking about the wounds men don’t always speak on, the pressure to stay silent, and what it really looks like when a man chooses healing over hiding. Because healing isn’t weakness—it’s work. It’s courage. It’s transformation.Now y’all know… when a man does the work, it doesn’t just bless him—it impacts his marriage, his children, and his legacy.So whether you are a man on the journey, love a man, or are trying to understand one… this conversation is for you.It’s time to stop carrying what was never meant to break you.It’s time to heal… for real.Support the show
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