Episodes

Hey everyone! Welcome back to Prime Marriage Podcast! We all see untapped potential in people. The closer you are with a person, the more potential you see. So obviously, your spouse is a prime candidate for that. However, it can become toxic if you find yourself married to that potential instead of who your spouse is. Let's talk about it! Website: primemarriagepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095412946774 Contact us: primemarriagepod@gmail.com

Hello everyone! Welcome back to Prime Marriage Podcast! Today we are discussing passion. When you use the word passion most people jump right to intimacy, but that's not where we are headed today. What do you do when you find that your passion for life, family, marriage, job, or even hobbies starts to fade? Everyone goes through seasons of waning passion, but how do you re-ignite the spark? Let's talk about it! Website: primemarriagepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id...

Hello everyone! Welcome back! Today we are talking about the dangers of losing connection with your spouse and your family and friends, even though we live in the most "connected" generation to ever exist. We have all of the world's knowledge in our back pocket and can reach people around the globe in a matter of seconds, but we often ignore, or at the very least lose engagement, with those closest to us. What is the difference between connection and community? Let's talk about it! Website: pri...

Good morning everyone! Welcome back to another episode of Prime Marriage Podcast. Today we are continuing our series called At the Movies. We watched Rocky this week, and we have some thoughts! Most people look at Rocky as a sports movie, but it really is a love story. We dive into Rocky and Adrian's relationship and the trajectory of their story today. Join us! Website: primemarriagepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095412946774 Contact us: primemarriagepod@gma...

Hey there everyone! Welcome back to Prime Marriage Podcast. I (Chris) have a major surgery coming up this week and it got us to thinking about how we navigate health issues as we get older. We don't bounce back like we used to, but how can we protect our spouse and our marriage while dealing with physical limitations? Let's talk about it! Website: primemarriagepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095412946774 Contact us: primemarriagepod@gmail.com

Hey hey everyone! Welcome back to Prime Marriage Podcast. After spending two glorious weeks with our grandbaby, we have some thoughts! Navigating this new realm is not easy, and no one is saying you need to be hands-off with your grandkids, but you DO need to respect your kids' rules. Let's talk about it! Website: primemarriagepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095412946774 Contact us: primemarriagepod@gmail.com

Hey there everyone! Welcome back to Prime Marriage Podcast! We ran across a questionnaire that we found pretty interesting and being that we are now involved in doing some pre-marital counseling, we thought it would be fun to go over some of the questions. How useful would these questions be to couples looking toward marriage? Let's find out! Website: primemarriagepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095412946774 Contact us: primemarriagepod@gmail.com

Hey there! Welcome back to Prime Marriage Podcast. We apologize about the late drop for the episode, but we have been a bit busy with remodeling and grandparent duties! :) Today we recorded a brief episode about breaking cycles. We have been witness to a lot of examples lately of people close to us (and maybe us too!) breaking cycles of behavior that are detrimental to our lives, relationships, and self-worth. Let's talk about it! Website: primemarriagepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.faceboo...

Hey everyone, welcome back to Prime Marriage Podcast! Today we are starting a new series (although this one won't be consecutive weeks) called At the Movies. We are going to dissect some movie relationships. Yes, we know these are fictional, but it is really interesting to see how Hollywood, society, and culture come together to portray marriage and relationships. So we are kicking this one off with what has been called the ultimate chick flick. Do you have a guess? You're probably right! Join u...

Hey there everyone! Today we are wrapping up our series on the four fatigues. This could easily be a 10-part series, but we'll cap it at 4 and maybe revisit it at a later date. Today we are talking about humility fatigue. Are you always the "bigger person"? Are you always the one who apologized first? That can become exhausting, but it really shouldn't. Let's talk about ways to combat that kind of fatigue! Website: primemarriagepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1000...

Hey there everyone! Today we continue on in our Four Fatigues series and we're discussing familiarity fatigue. So what does that mean? The longer you live with your spouse, the more you get to know them and get familiar with their habits and ways. Unfortunately, some of these familiar things can become tiresome or even outright annoying. Things that once were endearing to you are now driving you crazy. Let's talk about it! Website: primemarriagepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pr...

Hey everyone! Welcome back to the Prime Marriage Podcast. We are continuing with our series on fatigue today. Last week we talked about physical, emotional, and spiritual fatigue. This week we are looking at conflict fatigue. That may sound odd, but believe us, it is real. I'm sure most couples have experienced it from time to time. It can be exhausting to deal with the same issues over and over and never get resolution. Eventually, the temptation is to simply avoid the issue all together just t...

Hey there everyone! Today we are starting a new series. We are calling it the Four Fatigues. Marriage can be a lot of things: exhilarating, exciting, stressful, joyous, heavy, and rewarding. But you know what else it can be? Tiring. I know in this season, we are dealing with exhaustion on several different levels. Today we are discussing physical, emotional, and spiritual exhaustion. Join us! Website: primemarriagepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095412946774 C...

Hey there everyone! Welcome back to Prime Marriage Podcast! Today we are talking about losing our identity and individuality after getting married. So many people do, and it isn't the way it's supposed to be. So how do we rediscover our personal heartbeat after marriage? Let's talk about it! Website: primemarriagepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095412946774 Contact us: primemarriagepod@gmail.com

Hey hey everyone! Welcome back to Prime Marriage Podcast! So, we have done several episodes that list the culture points of our marriage, but today, we are tackling a Family Vision Statement. Any successful company has a vision statement, and we believe families should be no different. So, what is a vision statement? It is a proclamation of values, with attainable and measurable goals. We're outlining ours, but every family's vision statement will look different. Join us! Website: primemarriage...

Hey everyone, welcome back to Prime Marriage Podcast! Today we are talking about resentment. It creeps in easier than you might think. And much of the time, it comes disguised as responsibility. Sometimes, either you or your spouse, is having to carry more of the load at home than seems fair. It happens. How do you react to it? Do you start to get resentful? Do you play the martyr? So many spouses do! Let's talk about it! Website: primemarriagepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pro...

Hey everyone, welcome back to Prime Marriage Podcast! Today we are talking forgiveness. This is a subject that tends to be easy to elbow your spouse and say "you need to listen to this", but I'm challenging you to listen for yourself. There are responsibilities to the asker and the granter of forgiveness. Knee-jerk apologies are not okay, but neither is a week-long cold war. Let's talk about it! Website: primemarriagepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095412946774...

Hey everyone, welcome back! Last week we hinted at vulnerability, but we didn't stay very long there. Why? Because we (and by we, I mostly mean I ((Chris))), aren't super comfortable with it. However, if this podcast is going to help anyone, we have to press forward and get a little uncomfortable. So we are hitting it head on today. Have mercy on our souls. Join us! Website: primemarriagepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095412946774 Contact us: primemarriagepod...

Hey there everyone! Welcome back to the Prime Marriage Podcast! Today we are talking about the idea of "toxic masculinity". Does it exist? What does it look like? Is masculinity itself the issue, or do we just not understand what it means? We're here to tackle it all. Join us! Website: primemarriagepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095412946774 Contact us: primemarriagepod@gmail.com

Welcome back to Prime Marriage Podcast! Today we are tackling a pretty sensitive topic. We are discussing menopause. This is a subject that simply isn't talked about enough. There are storms and battles that go on in a woman's body, mind, and heart during menopause that can cause some serious strain on life in general, but also your marriage. Let's talk about it! Website: primemarriagepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095412946774 Contact us: primemarriagepod@gm...

Welcome back to the Prime Marriage Podcast! We're discussing your life priorities today. Where does your spouse fit in? What about your kids? Are they in the right place? I realize not everyone has the same set of priorities, but should you? We talk it over today. Join us! Website: primemarriagepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095412946774 Contact us: primemarriagepod@gmail.com

Welcome back everyone! Today we are not discussing anything we have a handle on. On the contrary, we struggle with this! Do you ever get overwhelmed and refuse to take action because you aren't sure of the outcome? Girl, same. We both tend to struggle with it, but we're taking steps to overcome. Join us! Website: primemarriagepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095412946774 Contact us: primemarriagepod@gmail.com

Hey hey everyone! Welcome back to another episode of the Prime Marriage Podcast. Today we take a break from the heavy stuff and have some fun. What movie do you think best represents your spouse? What about what dessert? We have some laughs as we categorize each other in a myriad of different scenarios. Join us! *by the way, chess is not an Olympic sport and the skiing whilst playing with rifles is called the biathlon. Who knew? Website: primemarriagepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook...

Welcome back everyone! Today we are talking about your marriage being a good model for your kids. More specifically, would you want your kids to marry someone like you? I know, I know, that is a loaded question, but statistics say that many kids seek a spouse that reminds them of their mom/dad. A scary proposition for many of us. All the more reason to lead by example! Join us! Website: primemarriagepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095412946774 Contact us: prim...