After 26 years of marriage, I’ve learned more than I could have ever imagined when I said “I do.” From the early newlywed years to raising a big family, juggling careers, and navigating the many highs and lows of life, I’ve picked up a few things that have shaped...
🎉 This week, we’re celebrating 26 years of marriage! 🎉 And in honor of this milestone, we decided to do something different. Instead of just sharing a handful of insights, my husband, Duane, and I are each dedicating an entire episode to the 26 biggest lessons we’ve...
Feeling Too Busy for Your Marriage? You’re Not Alone! Let’s be real—modern life is BUSY. Between work, kids, responsibilities, and the never-ending to-do list, marriage can unintentionally take a back seat. Before you know it, you and your spouse feel like...
Have you ever found yourself in the middle of an argument with your spouse, saying the same things over and over, but somehow feeling like you’re getting nowhere? It’s like a frustrating merry-go-round of conflict—you both want to be heard, but instead, you just end...
Is your marriage slowly drifting apart—without you even realizing it? Most couples don’t wake up one day and decide to become distant from each other. Instead, life gets busy. Work, kids, stress, distractions, and even good things like ministry and hobbies start...
When Your Marriage Has a Third Wheel (and It’s Not Your Spouse!) Marriage is about two people becoming one—but what happens when someone else keeps getting in the way? If you and your spouse feel like you’re competing with a parent for attention, decision-making...
Valentine’s Day is the perfect chance to celebrate your love, but let’s be honest—sometimes flowers, chocolates, and crowded restaurants just don’t cut it. This year, why not try something new to spice up your Valentine’s celebration? In our latest episode of A...
Physical Touch in Marriage: Why Affection is Key to Emotional Connection Physical touch is one of the most underestimated but incredibly powerful ways to connect in marriage. In our latest A Purpose Driven Marriage podcast episode, we explored why affection goes far...
or When it comes to love, do you ever feel like you and your spouse are speaking completely different languages? One of you gives thoughtful gifts, while the other craves uninterrupted quality time. Or maybe you’re pouring your heart out with kind words, but they...
The Most Underrated Skill in Marriage: Listening to Understand What if the secret to a thriving marriage isn’t about saying the perfect words, but about listening in the right way? In our most recent episode of A Purpose Driven Marriage Podcast, we explored an...
Communication is the heartbeat of any thriving relationship, yet it’s often where many couples stumble. As marriage coaches, we’ve seen firsthand how small tweaks in communication can lead to transformative results. Inspired by our latest podcast episode, we’re diving...
Conflict in marriage—it’s one of those inevitable realities that no couple can escape. But here’s the good news: conflict doesn’t have to drive a wedge between you and your spouse. In fact, it can become the very thing that strengthens your relationship. That’s...
