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
241 episodes
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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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
7 Steps to Naked Purity in Your Marriage - 220
Just like Satan deceived Eve in the Garden, he continues to deceive us today. Just as he misled Eve by promising that sin would improve her life, he uses the same tactics on us. It is important to recall that before Adam and Eve fell into sin, ...
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Episode 220
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1:01:19
It's Time to Get Naked in Your Marriage - 219
In marriage, we naturally seek to share our true selves with our partner. However, for this to take place, there must be a prepared and protected atmosphere providing an environment where we can regularly “get naked.”God intended for the...
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Episode 219
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47:49
3 Steps to Keep Couples from Growing Apart - 218
As marriage counselors counsel as many couples as they have, they get used to hearing certain phrases a lot. One of the phrases they hear the most from distressed spouses in failing marriages is: “We’ve grown apart.” What began as a deeply roma...
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Episode 218
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40:34
Love Letters vs. Voicemails - The Valentine's Day Couples Q&A Experience - 217
Ever wondered if love letters have more impact than voicemails when it comes to expressing love? Well, this is Daniel, and I have an opinion on that! Tune in to our special Valentine's Day Couples Q&A episode where Michelle and I share amus...
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Episode 217
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22:46
5 Steps to Saying No to Dominating Spouses - 215
Can a marriage thrive under the weight of the dominance and control of an overbearing spouse? We explore this pressing question as we unravel the complexities of destructive dominance in relationships. Through personal anecdotes and insights, w...
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Episode 215
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59:57
Exciting News for Connecting the Gap and Beyond! - 216
Imagine transforming your marriage by embracing biblical principles that have stood the test of time. That's exactly what Michelle and I have been inspired to do through our journey in "The Four Laws of Love" series. This transformative experie...
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Episode 216
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