Marriage Life and More
In this world there are many disconnects that cause chaos in our lives. This podcast was birthed from the desire to share hope and restoration of the power of the Gospel by being transparent and open in our Biblical walk with God and our marriages. Take a few moments as we navigate God's Word and peer into other people's testimonies and encourage each other to Connect the Gap!
Episodes
248 episodes
8 Fruitful Characteristics of a Godly Marriage - 245
What makes a truly Christ-centered marriage different from the world's version of partnership? It's not just about living under the same roof or maintaining surface-level peace—it's about cultivating specific spiritual fruits that transform two...
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Episode 245
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42:14
When They Say They Can't - The Fruit of Courage - 244
The world grows increasingly hostile to biblical values, leaving many Christians wondering how to remain faithful without facing severe consequences. Drawing from personal experience with grief after losing my father to cancer, worship became m...
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Episode 244
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39:48
4 Steps to Heal Broken Boundaries - 243
When boundaries break in marriage, the path forward can feel uncertain and overwhelming. Do you fight for restoration or flee from the pain? In this final episode of our boundaries series, we explore the critical steps that lead from brokenness...
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Episode 243
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49:22
When They Say I Must - You Are What You Worship - 242
Ralph Waldo Emerson's wisdom sets the tone for this week's exploration: "A person will worship something. Have no doubt about that... what we are worshiping we are becoming." As we continue our journey through the book of Daniel, we confront an...
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Episode 242
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37:35
Sexual Boundaries and Cell Phones - 241
** Listener Discretion is advised **Boundaries in marriage aren't restrictions that limit freedom—they're intentional frameworks that protect what matters most. This episode dives deep into the delicate balance of emotional, verbal, phys...
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Episode 241
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51:37
The Test to Claim Me - Pop Quiz - 240
What happens when life threatens everything you love? I start out this week's episode with my wife, Michelle's, medical journey - from severe migraines to a botched hysterectomy that nearly cost her a kidney. Through the darkest mo...
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Episode 240
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34:41
Is it ok for Your Spouse to Control You? - 239
Think boundaries are barriers to intimacy? Think again. In this week's episode, we dive deep into why boundaries are not just good for marriage—they're essential to God's design for relational flourishing.Drawing from scripture and pers...
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Episode 239
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49:06
The Strategy to Tame Me - Buffet in Babylon - 238
The image of the White House illuminated in rainbow colors following the Supreme Court's ruling on same-sex marriage represents a pivotal moment for American Christians. This visual metaphor perfectly captures how cultural pressure constantly g...
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Episode 238
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35:19
Identity Theft - The Attempt to Rename Me - 237
The world constantly tries to rename us, but do we have the courage to hold fast to our true identity? When Daniel and his companions were taken captive to Babylon, their captors immediately changed their Hebrew names—which honored...
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Episode 237
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37:23
Love Before Lecture - What One Pastor Got Right That Others Missed - 236
Cultural shifts pull us toward extreme reactions - either condemning those with different views or accepting everything without question. But what if there's a better approach?The new "Unshaken" series explores how Christians can remain...
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Episode 236
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24:42
6 Misconceptions About Boundaries in Marriage - 235
Boundaries in marriage often get misunderstood as walls that keep love out, when they're actually doorways to deeper connection. We tackle six common misconceptions that prevent couples from establishing healthy limits in their relationships.
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Episode 235
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38:13
4 Types of Boundaries in Marriage - 234
What if the secret to a more intimate marriage isn't removing barriers, but creating the right ones? Boundaries might sound like restrictions, but they actually create the safe structure where love, faith, and respect flourish between partners....
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Episode 234
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55:27
12 Myths About Marriage that People Believe - 233
Twelve seemingly harmless beliefs about marriage could be quietly sabotaging your relationship. From the myth that "marriage solves relationship problems" (it actually magnifies them) to the belief that "successful couples never argue" (healthy...
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Episode 233
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1:08:44
Beautifully Blended - Making it Work with God at the Center - 232
The journey of blending families brings unique challenges that require wisdom, patience, and supernatural guidance. In this deeply personal conversation, Scottie and Vicky Albious generously open their hearts to share the story of how they've s...
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Episode 232
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1:02:14
Different Cultures One Faith - How God Helped Us Make It Work - 231
Cultural differences can either fracture relationships or become the foundation for something beautiful. For Scottie and Vicky Albious, navigating the chasm between Marshallese traditions and American expectations became an unexpected journey o...
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Episode 231
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44:39
Grace for the Journey - A First Marriage Meets a Second - 230
What happens when love finds you after divorce? Scottie and Vicky Albious join us to share their remarkable journey of building a marriage where one spouse had been previously married with a child, while the other was experiencing marriage for ...
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Episode 230
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49:37
7 Things to Remember When Rejected - 229
Rejection stings at the core of our identity, challenging our worth and purpose in moments that feel like failures rather than redirections. But what if these closed doors are actually divine protections guiding us away from paths not meant for...
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Episode 229
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42:09
The New Us - Navigating Intimacy After Surgery - 228
Nothing tests wedding vows like a medical crisis that transforms your relationship overnight. When Michelle underwent what should have been a routine hysterectomy in 2018, neither she nor husband Daniel could have predicted the cascade of life-...
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Episode 228
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59:58
Rejection - Living Loved - 227
What if the rejection you feel most deeply isn't even real? We all create stories in our minds about how others perceive us, but these narratives often spring from our own insecurities rather than reality. This powerful conclusion to our three-...
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Episode 227
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39:23
Rejection - Getting Past the Past - 226
Have you ever felt the sting of rejection so deeply that it altered how you see yourself? This raw, powerful episode takes us on a journey from the pain of past rejection to the stability of an identity anchored in something unshakable....
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Episode 226
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35:09
Rejection - I'd Rather Ignore Honesty - 225
Rejection's invisible wounds cut deeper than we often recognize. This powerful opening episode in our three-part series on Rejection examines how today's rejections act as precision-targeted stealth bombs, unearthing our past hurts with excruci...
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Episode 225
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25:57
7 Steps to Sexual Intimacy in Marriage - 224
**Listener Discretion is advised**Sexual intimacy in marriage represents the deepest form of connection God designed for couples, yet many Christians struggle to discuss it openly or understand its sacred purpose. As we conclude our jour...
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Episode 224
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1:01:10
Should We Use Porn to Improve Sex in Marriage? - 223
**Listener Discretion is advised**Sexual intimacy isn't just physical—it's also spiritual. This truth, largely forgotten in our secularized culture, holds the key to experiencing the deep connection God designed for marriage.The ...
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Episode 223
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1:04:03
The 4 Lies and Levels of Everyday Intimacy - 222
What's the first thing you think of when someone mentions "intimacy" in marriage? If you immediately thought "sex," you're not alone—but you're only scratching the surface of what true intimacy means.Most couples don't realize they're m...
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Episode 222
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49:38
8 Steps to Disarming Anger and Conflict - 221
When anger strikes in marriage, the path we choose determines whether we'll grow closer or drift apart. This raw, honest exploration of conflict resolution dives deep into the spiritual battleground of marital disagreements, revealing how seemi...
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Episode 221
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47:23