Shocking Marriage Podcast

How many times do we get frustrated when we ask our spouse for help only to find they don't do things our way? In this episode, learn why it is important to take a step back and allow them to contribute their own perspective and ideas. It may not be the way you'd do things... but it will probably be better!

Being stuck in the same house for an extended period of time will try anyone's nerves. It is critical for couples to maintain effective communication - especially during these times.

We are in the throes of a global pandemic. Families are forced to self-quarantine, stay at home and practice social distancing. This is quite a disruption to most of our routines. Even the strongest of marriages will find themselves struggling with the tensions the situation forces upon us. Hear in this episode some ways you can stay sane, and keep your marriage strong - even while dealing with this unnatural time.  

Everybody thinks they desire a "hot" relationship. Steamy, passionate, physical... These aren't bad things, but are they sustainable? In this episode, learn how to create a bed of coals in your marriage that will keep your fire burning even amidst storms or seasons of neglect.

It's a new year and a new decade. Time to create a vision for your marriage and focus on continuous improvement in your relationship. We're planning a conference to help you do that.

In this busy holiday season, it is important to keep your marriage as a top priority. Hear how one couple intentionally falls in love everyday and makes the choice to keep their marriage strong. That's one habit that leads to a shocking marriage

Your spouse should be the most important person in your life. So why is it that so many put them on the back burner of life when it comes to prioritizing time and money? In this episode, hear the dangers of taking your spouse for granted and the joys of putting them first. 

Marriages that are in distress spend all of their time looking backward, assigning blame and keeping score. Healthy marriages look forward with an ongoing effort to get to a better place. Hear how to accomplish that in your marriage in this episode.

We continue the topic of effective communication this week, focusing on more subtle aspects such as non-verbal and tone. So many couples struggle with this but it doesn't have to be so hard. Become a student of your spouse and be intentional. This episode will provide you with specific tips on how to do just that.

Communication seems to be a huge issue in most marriages. Both spouses complain that their partner is not listening. It really boils down to a few key issues. Focus on these, and you can reduce your frustration dramatically!

Sean & Meghan Cody are Millennials, but in many ways they violate all of the stereotypes. Hear the inspiring story of how one couple is running a business from their home while raising young kids and keeping their marriage exciting and dynamic. They talk of an integrated life, where they are in control of their schedules, their workload, their money and their time. 

Your spouse should be your closest relationship. And you should enjoy spending time with them. Too many marriages have allowed the routine drudgery of life to overwhelm them. As a result, couples become tired and jaded. It doesn't have to be that way.  Develop a mindset where you encourage fun. Disrupt routine. Fight predictability. Be mischievous. With some effort, you will find that time spent with your spouse is most rewarding.  Jerry & Tara talk about the wackiness in their marriage and how others find it contagious.

It is easy to get consumed with our feelings. This is especially true in our marriages. If we feel good about things, we're in a good marriage. If we don't feel as good, our marriage is in trouble. Feelings naturally vary with life's circumstances. Hear how establishing a vision for your marriage can you help to override your temporary feelings and keep you heading in a positive direction.

In this episode, Jerry interviews Stacey Greene, author of "Stronger than Broken - One couple's decision to move through an affair". Stacey provides incredible insight on marriage and the horrific toll that infidelity plays on it. But she also provides tangible steps that can be taken to work through it, even to the point of being stronger than before. You don't want to miss this riveting episode!

Nobody thinks it can happen to them, until it does. People don't enter into marriage thinking they'll keep an eye out for something better, but every year thousands of marriages are wrecked when individuals decide to stray. Because they've given it no thought in advance, they find themselves too far down the path of temptation to turn back. In this episode you will hear tactical ways of proactively and defensively averting infidelity. If you find yourself nearing the path of temptation, these words may just be the ones that come back to you in time to save your marriage.

We spend years doing our best to raise our kids. Then they grow up and get married. Suddenly our role in their lives change dramatically. It's tough to let go. From their perspective, it can be tough to fully "leave and cleave" as well. In this episode, Jerry gives specific advice both to the parents and the married couples in terms of how to deal effectively with these new relationships.

Jerry sits down with his daughter-in-law to talk about setting boundaries, managing expectations and thriving in a sometimes awkward relational environment.

Sex and money are the two biggest reasons cited for divorce. In this episode, see why it is so critical that both spouses are on the same page when it comes to managing money. Sure you may have a spender and a saver, but with some effort you can align your efforts and work toward some common goals.

Learn three specific ways in which you can improve your relationship and minimize effort along the way. It's so much easier to be proactive and avoid problems than it is to constantly struggle to get out of them. This episode contains life-tested advice that can take your marriage to new levels.

Ask any financial advisor and they will tell you to invest throughout your entire career and you will have a healthy nest egg upon retirement. Marriage is the same way. If you want to have a fantastic marriage once you are an empty nester, begin investing in your marriage now. You will find yourself in a happier, healthier relationship as a result.