Rebuilding Us: Marriage Podcast

I received a heartfelt question from a wife who feels underappreciated in her marriage She wants to know how to get her husband to pay more attention to her and if she needs to play hard to get to do so. Together, with thoughtful insights from my husband, Shaun, we explore practical steps to re-engage a distant spouse . . . the real way. Key Takeaways from the Episode: Discover how to effectively communicate your needs and desires in your marriage. Learn to set healthy boundaries that garner mutual respect. Explore ways to bring balance and authenticity to your marriage. Understand the importance of continual pursuit in marriage and how it mirrors our spiritual journey of seeking and growing in faith. Faithful Fridays: Our New Approach Starting this year, every Friday episode will blend relationship advice with a faith perspective, empowering you to build marriages that are not only rooted in love but also in purpose and divine guidance. Resources to Help You Further: Don't miss out on my Heart to-Heart Conversation Starters. They're designed to help you approach difficult conversations with confidence and clarity. Ep. 169: Tricks are for Kids: 7 Mind Games to Stop Playing in Your Relationship Have a relationship question you want answered on the show? Email me or send me a DM on Instagram. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review to help more couples discover tools to enrich their marriages.Support the show: https://danache.com/donations/support-the-show/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What a year it has been! As we wrap up 2024, I can't help but reflect on all the moments that have shaped us this year. Whether you're celebrating the goals you crushed or learning from the challenges you faced, let's take a moment to acknowledge the journey. In this episode, we explored the highs and lows of the year, shared stories of triumph and growth, and looked ahead with hope for what 2025 may hold. Here's a glimpse of what we discussed: The importance of celebrating both big and small victories. How to carry forward goals into the new year with optimism. The significance of shared goals and renewed commitments in relationships. Encouragement to have unwavering hope and faith for the future. As we step into 2025, I invite you to renew your commitments, both personal and relational, and to navigate the new year with intentionality. Remember, if you did it before, you can do it again! Wishing you a happy and fulfilling new year, filled with purpose and legacy! Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Get Your Free “Ultimate Couple’s Checklist” for Creating Lasting Intimacy in Your Marriage How to Create a Vision for Your Marriage Like the show? Please give it a 5-star rating and share a positive review!Support the show: https://danache.com/donations/support-the-show/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

It's a common marriage conundrum: how to deal with a messy spouse. In this episode, a listener, Sam, has been feeling overwhelmed by her husband's messiness. Newly married, she's discovering new realities of cohabitation that many of us can relate to. If you've faced similar struggles, or are facing them now, this episode is for you. Here’s a sneak peek into what we covered in the episode: Setting Boundaries: Learn how to set personal boundaries that respect both you and your spouse. It might mean creating a new space for yourself or simply refusing to pick up after your spouse. Remember, boundaries are about what YOU will or won’t do. Creating Systems: Implement a household chore chart to divide responsibilities fairly. We could all use a little structure to ensure tasks don't fall through the cracks. I offer my premarital counseling clients this resource. Uncovering Hidden Causes: Explore with your spouse the root of their habitual messiness. Sometimes, clutter is a mask for deeper emotions like stress or feeling out of control. Addressing the root causes can bring about lasting change. Person vs. Performance: Separate your spouse’s behavior from who they are as a person. Understanding this distinction can ease frustration and foster more compassion in your marriage. As always, we're here to support you in rebuilding and nurturing your marriage. If you have a marriage question you want to be answered on the show, reach out via Instagram DM or email here. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Get your FREE "Ultimate Couple's Checklist": 5 Simple Steps to Create More Intimacy Like the show? Give it a five-star rating, and I'd love for you to write a review!Support the show: https://danache.com/donations/support-the-show/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Expectations play a vital role in shaping marriages. In part two of my conversation with Mark and Jill Savage, we explore how four expectations in marriage can set a couple up for success. Expectations will either bring two people closer together or create a rift between them. This is why it’s important to learn to manage expectations within marriage. As a marriage coach, I've had the privilege of excavating the intricacies of marriages that, at their core, are molded by the expectations we hold. The Savages and I share personal experiences from our marriage journeys of rebuilding after infidelity. Listen and learn how understanding and realigning expectations can greatly impact and enhance your marriage. Key Takeaways: See Conflict as a Catalyst for Growth:Conflict should be expected and embraced in a relationship. Learn to Navigate Disappointments:Accept that disappointment is part of any partnership. Continue Investing in Your Marriage:Just like any worthwhile endeavor, marriage requires ongoing education and investment. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Download my "Ultimate Couple's Checklist": 5 Simple Steps for Building More Intimacy in Your Marriage Learn More About Mark & Jill Savage's marriage resources Love the show? Be sure to give it a 5-star rating, and I'd love to read your positive review!Support the show: https://danache.com/donations/support-the-show/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Have you ever had suspicions that your spouse was being unfaithful? A listener, triggered by her friend's trauma with infidelity, is in a dilemma. She looked through her husband's phone and didn't like what she saw. We're discussing one of the toughest challenges any marriage can face: the breach of trust when unfaithfulness comes into play in this Q&A segment. Here's what we cover: Privacy vs. Suspicion Spotting the Red Flags: Empowering the Wounded Spouse Addressing the Infidelity Epidemic: Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Download my "Ultimate Couples Checklist" and bring that spark back into your marriage! 12 Signs Your Spouse is Having an Online Affair Join the Conversation: I always love hearing from you! If you have your own marriage or relationship questions, send them my way here. Support the show: https://danache.com/donations/support-the-show/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

When trust is broken in a marriage, many couples feel like marriage restoration is impossible and all hope is lost. However, Mark and Jill Savage’s journey reveals how marriages can heal and even thrive after infidelity. In this episode, they share their incredible testimony of a renewed marriage after a period marked by betrayal, depression, a mid-life crisis, and near-divorce. Their story offers incredible insights and encouragement for anyone who feels hopeless in their marriage. Their marriage restoration story is nothing short of a miracle and an incredible testament to the restorative power of forgiveness and repentance. This was such a great conversation that I had to break it up into two parts! Listen to part one today and be encouraged that ANYTHING is possible to the one who believes. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: No More Perfect Podcast Learn More About Mark & Jill’s Story & Services Get Your Free Ultimate Couple’s Checklist Thanks for listening! Please give the podcast a 5-star rating and write a review is this episode encourages you. Support the show: https://danache.com/donations/support-the-show/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

How do you reconnect emotionally in marriage when the feelings just aren't there? I’m answering this listener’s question on today’s episode. First, I just have to say how grateful I am for her transparency; I, too, have walked through seasons in my marriage where I felt disconnected. I’m sure many of you can relate to knowing the right actions to take but not feeling the emotions align with those actions. There were times when I simply didn’t want to do what I knew was right. Over the years, one thing I've learned is that actions often lead to feelings, not the other way around. This is called behavioral economics. Emotions are unpredictable, and they shouldn’t drive our decisions. Listen to find out how to respond to your spouse in love when you're not feeling the love. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: How Connected Are You Really? Take the Quiz and Find Out! Ep. 80 - Feelings Aren't Forever Like the show? Please leave a five-star rating and review to help others find this helpful marriage resource!Support the show: https://danache.com/donations/support-the-show/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In our 300th episode, we’re discussing the popular yet often misunderstood topic of "Marriage Goals" and how to live united in marriage. Social media paints a picture-perfect image of what marriage goals should look like – those idyllic photos on a beach or atop a mountain with captions like #MarriageGoals. But today, we’re venturing beyond the Instagram facade to explore how you can truly create the marriage of your dreams – one that’s deeper, united, and undivided. The hashtag-ready pics may draw likes, but genuine marriage goals focus on unity and purpose, not perfection. You may wonder, "What are the true goals of a marriage?" I created an acronym for UNITY that will help you remember to pursue unity in embracing your marriage goals. Inspired by Ephesians 4, I am taking you on a journey to uncover the real meaning of marriage and how to reset your marriage to its intended goal.  Resources Mentioned in this Episode:  Get Your Ultimate Couple’s Checklist Here.  ALSO SEE: 5 Marriage Goals for a New Year   If you enjoy the show, please be sure to leave a five-star rating and write a review!Support the show: https://danache.com/donations/support-the-show/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

  If you’ve ever felt like you’ve let yourself go or lost yourself in your marriage, this will encourage you. A listener is struggling with self-image and motivation after having three kids in five years. She feels that she has let herself go and seeks advice on how to rediscover herself and get back to feeling like her old self. Listen in for encouragement, practical steps, and a simple 4-week blueprint I share to help reignite her spark and sense of self-worth. Episode Highlights: Grace and Gratitude: Giving voice to what is going right Mental Health Consideration: Could this be postpartum depression? 4-Week Blueprint to Finding Yourself Again: Including a simple morning routine, making time for self-care, prioritizing time spent with her husband, and reflecting on the four-week experience.    Have a relationship or marriage question for the show?  Email or send a DM on Instagram.  If you like the show, please give it a 5-star rating and write a review!  Support the show: https://danache.com/donations/support-the-show/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Entering into marriage is undoubtedly one of the most significant decisions you'll make in your life. But it comes with a cost. With the joys of the engagement season heightened by holidays like Christmas and Valentine's Day, many find themselves caught up in the excitement of wedding planning. However, while beautiful ceremonies and Instagram-worthy moments are cherished, the essence of a marriage lies in its longevity and health. This podcast episode details nine important questions to ask before you get married and emphasizes the importance of counting the cost before tying the knot, ensuring that you're prepared for a lifetime commitment, not just a memorable wedding day. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:  Get Your FREE "7 Secrets to a Lasting Marriage" Audio Download Here.    If you enjoy the show, please be sure to leave a five-star rating and write a review!Support the show: https://danache.com/donations/support-the-show/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.