Shocking Marriage Podcast

The Bible tells us to build our lives on the solid foundation of Christ's words and teachings. It's like building on a rock. Doing otherwise is like building on sand, where nothing can withstand the storms that life brings. Marriage is no different. We need to build our marriages on solid rock and maintain them over time. In this episode, you will hear how you can "shore up" your marriage by utilizing all the power that God so readily provides.

This begins a new series highlighting the book Shocking Marriage. In this, you will hear ways to strive for a better marriage that is both more fun and more satisfying.

Things you focus on in life get better. Things you ignore erode. That's as true in marriage as in any other area.  Be intentional in seeking out opportunities to grow together as a couple. In this episode you will hear of several opportunities to do so.

When I was newly married, it never occurred to me that I didn't know everything I needed to in order to have a great marriage. Forty years later, I asked a large group of people what they wish they had known as newlyweds that they have since learned. It turned out to be some fascinating information. In this podcast, I share these findings for you.

Sally shares tips and recommendations from her 27 years of being a licensed marriage therapist. Covid is tough on marriages and so are the Holidays. Sally shares tips to proactively get through both as well as many other situations.

Lisa Rae Morris has written an insightful, award winning book entitled Wifeology - A Field Guide to the Wife in Her Natural Habitat. In this interview you will hear an overview of this book as well as how the creation of it saved her marriage. This is a must listen for everyone!

In this fifth tip, you will learn how to listen empathically. While a challenging skill to learn, it will be well worth the effort.

In this fourth tip, you will hear why it is critical that you make time for quality conversation with your spouse

In this third tip, you will hear why it is critical to understand the purpose of a given conversation. Your participation should not always be the same...

Tip 2 in this mini series shows that not all communication is of equal importance. Learn how to distinguish, prioritize and give the proper attention to the communication in your marriage

In this mini-series, you will hear five great tips to improve the communication in your marriage.

What comes out of our mouths is a reflection of our heart. Check yourself, where is your heart in terms of your spouse?  Also, consider their heart if you hear something in an argument that is very upsetting. Did they intentionally meant to hurt you?  If not, maybe your misunderstood... Hear how to deal with this touchy subject in this episode.

People get naturally defensive when they feel attacked. Learn this simple technique to get your point across without escalating the argument.

The words we use when we argue make a big difference in the outcome. In this episode, learn how certain words escalate the situation, and an easy way to avoid them.

When you find yourself in conflict with your spouse, learn to focus on the issue and not on the person. Doing so gives you a common enemy (the issue) that you can work together toward resolving.

These brief (3-5 minute) episodes will give tangible tips on a given topic. This first series provides specific suggestions for dealing with arguments with your spouse. Conflict is inevitable in marriage, but it need not be destructive. Learn how to turn a negative event into an occasion that actually builds up your relationship. 

You and your spouse have been called to do more than what either of you could possibly do on your own. Learn how to discover God's unique calling for your marriage and how to develop super powers as a couple to get it done.

Every marriage can be better. It just takes intentionality and effort. Many couples desire an improved relationship, but they let other priorities get in their way, assuming they'll get back to it "someday". In this episode, you'll hear three things you can do right away to help take your marriage to the next level.

Couples in distress are "disconnected", no longer focusing on their relationship, but instead looking only to their own needs. To avoid devolving to this state, couples must intentionally focus on improving the connection they have with their spouse. In this episode, you will hear a variety of techniques you can use in your own marriage to ensure that your connection stays strong.

No word in marriage ministry draws more angst than the word submission. Women despise it, men use it as a theological hammer. What Paul intended when he discussed this was far different than what is often perceived today. In this podcast you will hear how submission fits in to God's overall plan for marriage, and how it can take things to another level.