Episodes

Hey everyone, welcome back to Prime Marriage Podcast! I'm riding solo today as Brandi is in the great white north visiting the kids and grandbaby. A little jealous. So today, I wanted to dole out some life hacks. I have gained a tiny amount of wisdom over my lifetime, and I thought I would share a bit. Join me! Website: primemarriagepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095412946774 Contact us: primemarriagepod@gmail.com

Hey everyone, welcome back to another episode of the Prime Marriage Podcast. We are wrapping up our "at the movies" series today. Instead of discussing a particular movie, today we are looking at movie (and TV show) couples and asking the question: would they still be together in 20 years? 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 Prime Marriage Podcast. Today we are talking about dreaming. Not REM sleep kinds of dreaming but hopes and dreams. It is so easy to let life and responsibilities crowd out the dreams for your marriage. So how do we avoid this? 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! Today we are tackling the subject of home ownership and the woes that come with it. We have never made it a secret that we aren't fans. We dive into the specifics of our last few months and how that anti-owner bias has only gotten stronger. Join us! Website: primemarriagepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095412946774 Contact us: primemarriagepod@gmail.com

Hey hey everyone! Welcome back! We're going away from our normal episode formula and trying something new. Instead of one subject, we have 3 mini episodes we're combining into one. We discuss: 1) Marriage Amnesia 2) Can you be too honest in marriage 3) How to navigate absolutes in marriage. Join us! Website: primemarriagepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095412946774 Contact us: primemarriagepod@gmail.com

Hey everyone! Welcome back to Prime Marriage Podcast! We had the opportunity to pour into a young couple last weekend, and it got us to thinking about mentoring. Some people would immediately reject the idea of mentoring another couple simply because you don't feel qualified. However, it is amazing how much you can help other people by just listening and speaking on your own life and marriage experiences. Let's talk about it! Website: primemarriagepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...

Hey everyone, welcome back to Prime Marriage Podcast! We are continuing with our "At the movies" series today. We abandon the sports, and traditional rom-com in favor of a straight-up comedy today. We watched Date Night. While the premise is admittedly absurd, it was a ton of fun and really provided some excellent insight into marriage and digging deep for your relationship. Let's talk about it! Website: primemarriagepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095412946774...

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...