Every couple goes through seasons, but some patterns can quietly weaken connection long before conflict appears. In this episode, we break down eight subtle marriage red flags that often show up when life gets busy — and how couples can address them early to...
Gaslighting in Marriage: What It Is, How to Spot It, and How to Heal Gaslighting is a form of emotional manipulation that causes someone to question their memory, reality, or feelings. It’s a term that’s gained traction in pop culture, but in marriage, its impact can...
Life gets busy — fast. Between work, raising kids, outside commitments, and a packed calendar, it’s easy to look across the dinner table and realize you feel more like teammates than lovers. If you’ve found yourselves feeling more disconnected than connected lately,...
Trust is one of the most fragile and vital parts of any relationship. When it’s strong, everything else flows with greater ease—communication, intimacy, emotional safety. But when it’s broken? It can feel like the whole foundation has crumbled. Whether...
Let’s be honest—money is one of the most common sources of tension in marriage. Whether it’s debt, different spending habits, hidden accounts, or just not knowing how to talk about finances without things getting heated, money can quietly become the wedge that drives...
Do you ever feel like you’re carrying it all—remembering, planning, coordinating, anticipating—and no one else seems to see it? That feeling has a name: the mental load. And it’s not just overwhelming—it’s quietly straining your marriage. In our latest episode...
“I’ll stay as long as I’m happy.” We’ve all heard it. Some of us have even said it.But if that’s the foundation of your marriage—we need to talk. In this episode of A Purpose Driven Marriage, we unpack a question that every couple needs to answer: 👉 Are you showing up...
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...
