# spouse (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 15 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover spouse. Page: Feed: --- ## [Staying Organized in the School Year](https://omny.fm/shows/focus-on-the-family-marriage-podcast/staying-organized-in-the-school-year) _2026-08-20 · Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast_ Is it a challenge for you to keep the house clean? As we approach a new school year, Kristi Clover and Jim Daly offer young moms some encouragement for how to teach kids to clean. Plus, John and Danny will give some guidelines for how to make cleaning fun, even if you kid doesn't want to do it. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. M.O.M.: Master… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6b62b447-e557-44a9-ae88-af6300da5440/b7184d84-8fd3-4e20-bf5a-af88014d8e5a/f3ba95d7-b02d-430c-bb37-b4aa015881b0/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=269b25e5-2e13-4b0e-ac60-af88014d8e64) ## [Building A Parenting Partnership: The Parent Who Takes A Back Seat](https://updates.halalparenting.com/p/parenting-partnership) _2026-08-19 · Gulnaz | Halal Parenting · Halal Parenting_ One parent is usually more dialed in. Here’s what happens when we steamroll the other one instead of bringing them in. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211900715/952d7bc72235ddaa70ae807a72991afc.mp3) ## [Stop Fishing!](https://savethemarriage.com/stmblog/2026/08/stop-fishing/) _2026-08-19 · The Save The Marriage Podcast_ You may just be on a fishing expedition, and not even realize it! If you are trying to get your spouse to respond, trying to get some feedback from your spouse, you are on a fishing expedition! You probably won't attract what you want. And you may scare away what you most want to attract. Do you think you might be on a "fishing expedition"? Listen in to this week's podcast and see if you are… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/saveyourmarriage/content.blubrry.com/saveyourmarriage/STMPodcast614.mp3) ## The Secret to Genuine CONFIDENCE (Hint: It's Not Thinking You're Amazing) _2026-08-18 · Dear Young Married Couple_ Most of us have confidence all WRONG (especially in today's self-righteous and entitled culture.) Why do you think even highly successful people starve for validation? How secure are you in the possibility of failure? Let's explore the difference between chasing approval, trying to manufacture your own worth, and receiving an identity that doesn't have to be earned. Resources: Monthly Live Date… [Listen](https://swap.fm/track/JhoQDAATtO1l0y8tdKNa/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADL9636979234.mp3) ## [Episode 337: How the Avoidant Partner Starts a Negative Cycle](https://podcast.show/relateable/episode/155042700/) _2026-08-18 · Dr. Chavonne Perotte: Transformational coach, author, and speaker. · All Things Marriage with Dr. Chavonne_ In the next two episodes, we're taking a deeper look at the most common relationship dynamic I work with inside my private coaching program, The Connected Marriage—the anxious-avoidant dynamic. While the anxious partner's disappointment, frustration, and sadness are often the most visible parts of the cycle, there are quieter behaviors that unintentionally pull both partners deeper into… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/relateable/content.blubrry.com/relateable/Episode_337.mp3) ## [Indicators for Blended Family Success](https://omny.fm/shows/focus-on-the-family-marriage-podcast/indicators-for-blended-family-success) _2026-08-18 · Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast_ Learning to adapt well as a blended family is not a simple process. Jim Daly talks with Ron Deal on some of the top stressors in blended marriages. Then, Greg and Erin encourage all couples to deal with issues when they're small before they turn into something problematic. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY The Smart Stepfamily Marriage Focus on Marriage… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6b62b447-e557-44a9-ae88-af6300da5440/b7184d84-8fd3-4e20-bf5a-af88014d8e5a/f199fd8f-5e7f-4722-8cd5-b4a90140bbb9/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=269b25e5-2e13-4b0e-ac60-af88014d8e64) ## [Building A Parenting Partnership That Works](https://updates.halalparenting.com/p/building-a-parenting-partnership) _2026-08-17 · Gulnaz | Halal Parenting · Halal Parenting_ Two parents raised completely differently don't need matching rules to be a team. Here's the one shift that helps to build a real parenting partnership. ## [Episode 434 - Emotional Safety: The Foundation Your Marriage and Sex Life Are Built On](http://amandalouder.com/podcast/434/) _2026-08-14 · Sex for Saints_ What if the problem in your sex life isn't really about sex at all? In this episode, I'm talking about emotional safety and the powerful role it plays in both your marriage and your sexual relationship. We'll look at the patterns that slowly break down emotional safety, including criticism, defensiveness, dismissal, and shame, as well as what both partners can do to rebuild trust and connection.… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/amandalouder/Episode_434_-_Emotional_Safety_The_Foundation_Your_Marriage_and_Sex_Life_Are_Built_On.mp3?dest-id=708670) ## [This Week At Home: When Parents Undermine Each Other](https://updates.halalparenting.com/p/this-week-at-home-when-parents-undermine) _2026-08-14 · Gulnaz | Halal Parenting · Halal Parenting_ The complete guide for Muslim parents whose kids have learned exactly which parent to ask first. Free essay, podcast, and age-specific scripts, all in one place. ## [One Parent Enforces Your Toddler's Time-Out. The Other Undoes It](https://updates.halalparenting.com/p/one-parent-enforces-your-toddlers) _2026-08-14 · Gulnaz | Halal Parenting · Halal Parenting_ What it teaches your toddler when one parent gives a consequence and the other cancels it, and what to say instead. ## [Recipe PDFs Ready Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/GN8v7djbXtoC) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Turn online or personal recipes into clean, printable PDFs in seconds. ## ["It's Okay With Me, But Mom's Strict About That."](https://updates.halalparenting.com/p/its-okay-with-me-but-moms-strict) _2026-08-14 · Gulnaz | Halal Parenting · Halal Parenting_ What it teaches a school-age child when one parent quietly positions themselves as the understanding one, and the other as too strict. ## [When One Parent Laughs Along With Your Tween's Disrespect Of You](https://updates.halalparenting.com/p/when-one-parent-laughs-along-with) _2026-08-14 · Gulnaz | Halal Parenting · Halal Parenting_ What happens when a tween disrespects one parent and the other laughs along, and how to fix it without shaming your child. ## [Two Parents, Two Answers, One Confused Teen](https://updates.halalparenting.com/p/two-parents-two-answers-one-confused) _2026-08-14 · Gulnaz | Halal Parenting · Halal Parenting_ What to say to your teen, and to your spouse, when you disagree about how much freedom is safe, in the moment and afterwards. ## [The Questions I Wasn't Actually Answering](https://updates.halalparenting.com/p/the-questions-i-wasnt-actually-answering) _2026-08-14 · Gulnaz | Halal Parenting · Halal Parenting_ Why two loving parents can land in completely different places on the same decision, and what it took me to stop arguing to win ## [The Laugh I Used To Let Slide](https://updates.halalparenting.com/p/the-laugh-i-used-to-let-slide) _2026-08-14 · Gulnaz | Halal Parenting · Halal Parenting_ What happens in the moment right after your tween's disrespect, and why correcting it matters more than the disrespect itself. ## [When One Parent Becomes The "Good" One](https://updates.halalparenting.com/p/when-one-parent-becomes-the-good) _2026-08-14 · Gulnaz | Halal Parenting · Halal Parenting_ Why saying "I'm okay with it, but they're strict" feels harmless but does more damage ## [Midlife Doesn’t Have to be a Crisis](https://omny.fm/shows/focus-on-the-family-marriage-podcast/midlife-doesn-t-have-to-be-a-crisis) _2026-08-13 · Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast_ What if the midlife years of your marriage could be some of the richest? Bill and Pam Farrel share how to do some healthy life reflections in the middle years. Then, Erin Smalley encourages you and your mate to have a vision for your current season of life. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY The 10 Best Decisions a Couple Can Make Focus on Marriage… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6b62b447-e557-44a9-ae88-af6300da5440/b7184d84-8fd3-4e20-bf5a-af88014d8e5a/9bd05456-1abd-4454-9fae-b4a400fc272a/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=269b25e5-2e13-4b0e-ac60-af88014d8e64) ## [Right Thing vs. Right Way](https://savethemarriage.com/stmblog/2026/08/right-thing-vs-right-way/) _2026-08-12 · The Save The Marriage Podcast_ Today, I tackle a pretty sensitive subject: the difference between "Doing The Right Thing" and "Doing It Right." Let me be very clear: I believe that working to save your marriage is heroic work. It is pretty counter-cultural in our world of "throw away." We do it with stuff and relationships. I also believe that working on saving a marriage is courageous. It's pretty scary to be in the middle of… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/saveyourmarriage/content.blubrry.com/saveyourmarriage/STMPodcast613.mp3) ## [Episode 336: 3 Perspectives that Will Save You or Your Marriage](https://podcast.show/relateable/episode/154991444/) _2026-08-11 · Dr. Chavonne Perotte: Transformational coach, author, and speaker. · All Things Marriage with Dr. Chavonne_ When you're struggling in your marriage, it's easy to believe your happiness depends on what your partner does next. That they'll finally change. That you'll eventually know what to do. That somehow you'll stop feeling so stuck. But what if the perspectives keeping you trapped are the very things preventing you from moving forward? In this episode, we're exploring three powerful mindset shifts… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/relateable/content.blubrry.com/relateable/Episode_336.mp3) ## Think You Have LOW DRIVE? Think Again! _2026-08-11 · Dear Young Married Couple_ We've all done it... We've labeled ourselves and our spouse as the "high/low drive" one. We assume one party can get it on at any given time and the other just generally isn't in the mood. The truth is, it's much more complex than that. In this episode, we're gonna share a simple tool that will take you minutes to complete, but give you so much insight into each others' desire for sex. Resources:… [Listen](https://swap.fm/track/JhoQDAATtO1l0y8tdKNa/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADL8565482278.mp3) ## [From any door to your door (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/twJPrit1ZGVv) _2026-08-11 · **Sponsored**_ Book rides, errands, deliveries, groceries and home help in one app ## [When an Unfaithful Spouse Confesses](https://omny.fm/shows/focus-on-the-family-marriage-podcast/when-an-unfaithful-spouse-confesses) _2026-08-11 · Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast_ If one or both spouses have been unfaithful, it's a horrible betrayal to the marriage. Tim and Kathy Bush join Jim Daly to share how they survived a time where both of them had been unfaithful in the relationship. Also, Erin Smalley discusses some of the key indicators that a marriage will make it, even if there's been infidelity. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6b62b447-e557-44a9-ae88-af6300da5440/b7184d84-8fd3-4e20-bf5a-af88014d8e5a/766db6d6-b908-4770-945c-b4a2010d47aa/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=269b25e5-2e13-4b0e-ac60-af88014d8e64) ## [Episode 433 - Arousal Without an Agenda](http://amandalouder.com/podcast/433/) _2026-08-07 · Sex for Saints_ Have you ever stopped yourself from feeling close to your spouse because you were worried about where it might lead? In this episode, I explore why arousal, or what the ancient Greeks called Eros, is about so much more than sex. I talk about how learning to experience desire without pressure or expectation can create deeper trust, stronger emotional connection, and a more vibrant marriage. If… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/amandalouder/Episode_433_-_Arousal_Without_an_Agenda.mp3?dest-id=708670) ## [Learning to See the Positive](https://omny.fm/shows/focus-on-the-family-marriage-podcast/learning-to-see-the-positive) _2026-08-06 · Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast_ If your mate is getting on your nerves, it's good to pause and focus on their best qualities. Ted Lowe joins Jim Daly to give couples a framework on seeing the best in each other. Plus, John and the Smalley's share about how you need to have honest and constructive conversations, even if your mate is bugging you. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Us in… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6b62b447-e557-44a9-ae88-af6300da5440/b7184d84-8fd3-4e20-bf5a-af88014d8e5a/f5bb2fb7-0fcf-4e3f-a22e-b49d00f3fc3b/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=269b25e5-2e13-4b0e-ac60-af88014d8e64) ## [Episode 335: 3 Perspective Shifts that Will Heal You and Your Marriage](https://podcast.show/relateable/episode/154840070/) _2026-08-04 · Dr. Chavonne Perotte: Transformational coach, author, and speaker. · All Things Marriage with Dr. Chavonne_ Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs in your marriage don't come from changing what you do. They come from changing how you see it. The perspective you choose can either keep you stuck in hurt, resentment, and disconnection—or open the door to healing, understanding, and deeper connection. Today we're continuing our 3-part series exploring three powerful perspective shifts - and we are focusing in… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/relateable/content.blubrry.com/relateable/Episode_335.mp3) ## [The Merge Moment](https://omny.fm/shows/focus-on-the-family-marriage-podcast/the-merge-moment) _2026-08-04 · Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast_ How do you learn to accept the differences between you and your mate even when they rub you the wrong way? John and the Smalley's open up about times they've worked through annoyances in their own marriages. Plus, Joey and Kari Stageberg tell Jim Daly a funny story about how cleaning a sink created a misunderstanding. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6b62b447-e557-44a9-ae88-af6300da5440/b7184d84-8fd3-4e20-bf5a-af88014d8e5a/68a3ec1c-5b92-4f51-992e-b49b010548dd/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=269b25e5-2e13-4b0e-ac60-af88014d8e64) ## How to Repair After an Argument _2026-08-04 · Dear Young Married Couple_ This is an episode we aired in 2022 and it really resonated with you all. It's a message that doesn't have an expiration date: How to Repair After an Argument It's not always easy to know the steps to take to repair after a nuclear argument. Join Adam + Karissa as they share how you can repair + the steps to do so! Join us for the next DYMC Monthly Live Date Night where we dig into some of these… [Listen](https://swap.fm/track/JhoQDAATtO1l0y8tdKNa/traffic.megaphone.fm/CSN2580578013.mp3?updated=1723823866) ## [Episode 432 – The Natural Man Was Never About Your Sexuality](http://amandalouder.com/podcast/432) _2026-07-31 · Sex for Saints_ In this final episode of my five-part series, I challenge the idea that our sexuality is the "natural man" and offer a new framework for understanding what King Benjamin was really teaching in Mosiah 3:19. Together, we'll explore how ego, not desire, is often what keeps us disconnected from God and from our spouse, and how awareness, agency, and alignment can transform our relationships. If you've… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/amandalouder/Episode_432__The_Natural_Man_Was_Never_About_Your_Sexuality.mp3?dest-id=708670) ## [A Thoughtful Conversation Goes a Long Way](https://omny.fm/shows/focus-on-the-family-marriage-podcast/a-thoughtful-conversation-goes-a-long-way) _2026-07-30 · Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast_ When your spouse is getting on your nerves, it's good to remember the qualities that attracted you to him or her. Karen Leann Murphy joins Jim Daly to share how she reminded herself of the good things about her husband. Also, John, Greg and Erin discuss how dating and engaged couples can focus on the best in their potential mate before they walk the aisle. Find us online at… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6b62b447-e557-44a9-ae88-af6300da5440/b7184d84-8fd3-4e20-bf5a-af88014d8e5a/903b96b6-2a3f-4c7a-8d13-b49600fb68fb/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=269b25e5-2e13-4b0e-ac60-af88014d8e64) ## [Space vs. Connection??](https://savethemarriage.com/stmblog/2026/07/space-vs-connection-2/) _2026-07-29 · The Save The Marriage Podcast_ It is such a common demand from a spouse during a marital crisis: “I need space! You just need to give me space!” Yet here I am, telling you to connect with your spouse, to rebuild the broken connection that led to the crisis. Are they opposites? One listener to the Save The Marriage Podcast was wondering. Which means that others might be wondering the same thing. Here is the problem: When your… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/saveyourmarriage/content.blubrry.com/saveyourmarriage/STMPodcast612.mp3) ## [How to Stay Calm When Your Kids Push Your Buttons—with Janel Breitenstein](https://growinghometogether.com/podcast/) _2026-07-28 · Growing Home Together Podcast_ As parents of five, we are all too familiar with how our kids can push our buttons and drive us to the end of our patience. Sometimes, when tensions get high, we may feel an impulse to respond to our children’s unwise choices and immature behavior with anger—even when we know that loving self-control is the best way to react. Every parent we know shares the same desire to be more patient and calm… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130926/episodes/19504455-how-to-stay-calm-when-your-kids-push-your-buttons-with-janel-breitenstein.mp3) ## [Anthony Ettinger on LinkedIn (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/pXliEU3EthFq) _2026-07-28 · **Sponsored**_ Public LinkedIn profile at linkedin.com/in/anthonyettinger. ## How We Talk to Our Kids About Porn (And the Book That Helped) w/ Kristen Jenson, MA _2026-07-28 · Dear Young Married Couple_ 🛡️📱 When should "the" conversation start, and what happens if we wait too long? Do you know the danger of some of the seemingly "innocent" games your kids are playing online? Hear author and educator Kristen Jenson unpack one of the most important parenting conversations of our time. Whether your child is a toddler, tween, or somewhere in between, this episode will equip you with confidence,… [Listen](https://swap.fm/track/JhoQDAATtO1l0y8tdKNa/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADL1034424780.mp3) ## [Episode 334: 3 Perspective Shifts that Will Grow Your Marriage](https://podcast.show/relateable/episode/154498699/) _2026-07-28 · Dr. Chavonne Perotte: Transformational coach, author, and speaker. · All Things Marriage with Dr. Chavonne_ So many couples settle into "We're okay " and "We're fine." They do this without ever stopping to ask whether "fine" is really the marriage they want to build. In this episode, we're exploring three simple perspective shifts that can change the way you approach your marriage—and open the door to greater connection, growth, and possibility. Inside this episode, we: Challenge the mindset of settling… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/relateable/content.blubrry.com/relateable/Episode_334.mp3) ## [Focus on the Good Qualities](https://omny.fm/shows/focus-on-the-family-marriage-podcast/focus-on-the-good-qualities) _2026-07-28 · Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast_ When your spouse is getting on your nerves, it's good to remember the qualities that attracted you to him or her. Karen Leann Murphy joins Jim Daly to share how she reminded herself of the good things about her husband. Also, John, Greg and Erin discuss how dating and engaged couples can focus on the best in their potential mate before they walk the aisle. Find us online at… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6b62b447-e557-44a9-ae88-af6300da5440/b7184d84-8fd3-4e20-bf5a-af88014d8e5a/2b44046f-1031-4385-acb1-b49400fa2344/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=269b25e5-2e13-4b0e-ac60-af88014d8e64) ## [Episode 431 - The Sin Next to Murder](http://amandalouder.com/podcast/431/) _2026-07-24 · Sex for Saints_ What if one of the most familiar teachings about sexuality deserves a second look? In this episode, I take a careful look at Alma 39 and the teaching that sexual sin is "next to murder," exploring the historical origins of that interpretation, how it became so embedded in Latter-Day Saint culture, and why I believe the scripture may be saying something very different. I also discuss the lasting… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/amandalouder/Episode_431_-_The_Sin_Next_to_Murder.mp3?dest-id=708670) ## [Be Slow to Speak](https://omny.fm/shows/focus-on-the-family-marriage-podcast/be-slow-to-speak) _2026-07-23 · Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast_ When tension is high, how do you avoid saying something to your spouse that you'll end up regretting? Deborah Pegues and Jim Daly offer some helpful thoughts on what it means and looks like to control your tongue. Then, the Smalley's share how to calm down and get collected even when an argument gets intense. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY 30 Days to… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6b62b447-e557-44a9-ae88-af6300da5440/b7184d84-8fd3-4e20-bf5a-af88014d8e5a/928e55ad-9020-4ca5-b583-b48f00f360e7/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=269b25e5-2e13-4b0e-ac60-af88014d8e64) ## [For When Marriage Gets Hard](https://savethemarriage.com/stmblog/2026/07/for-when-marriage-gets-hard/) _2026-07-22 · The Save The Marriage Podcast_ “Why is marriage so hard?” That is a question I often hear from struggling couples. What happened? All of that love, all the connection, seems to disappear, to be replaced with struggle and strife. At the start, it seemed so easy. You wanted to be together, to spend your life together. Then… something shifted. Things got tough. Does that mean that the marriage was wrong, that you married the wrong… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/saveyourmarriage/content.blubrry.com/saveyourmarriage/STMPodcast611.mp3) ## Why Your EMPATHY Might Feel FAKE _2026-07-21 · Dear Young Married Couple_ You can genuinely care about your spouse, say all the “right” things, and still leave them feeling completely alone. In this episode, we explore why empathy can sometimes feel fake, how your spouse’s emotions stir up emotions in you, and the subtle difference between holding space and simply trying to make the moment end. What looks like listening may actually be fixing, defending, or even… [Listen](https://swap.fm/track/JhoQDAATtO1l0y8tdKNa/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADL6894450617.mp3) ## [Episode 333: Core Area of Focus: Start Here to Grow Your Marriage](https://podcast.show/relateable/episode/154434980/) _2026-07-21 · Dr. Chavonne Perotte: Transformational coach, author, and speaker. · All Things Marriage with Dr. Chavonne_ In this episode, I'm introducing one of the most important coaching concepts I use with my clients: your Core Area of Focus. Rather than trying to fix everything at once, we'll explore how identifying the one area that will create the biggest ripple effect can help you make faster, more meaningful progress in your marriage. In this episode, you'll learn: Why trying to improve everything at once… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/relateable/content.blubrry.com/relateable/Episode_333_Core_Area_of_Focus.mp3) ## [Learning to Work in Tandem](https://omny.fm/shows/focus-on-the-family-marriage-podcast/learning-to-work-in-tandem) _2026-07-21 · Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast_ When conflict arises, does one of you tend to get aggressive, and does the other withdraw? Dr. Josh and Christi Straub talk with Jim and Jean Daly about how to recognize your patterns in conflict and how you can handle arguments in a more constructive way. Plus, Greg and Erin offer some helpful advice on how to recognize if you're playing the victim in marital conflict. Find us online at… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/6b62b447-e557-44a9-ae88-af6300da5440/b7184d84-8fd3-4e20-bf5a-af88014d8e5a/62644faf-f91d-46a9-823f-b48d003ca8a4/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=269b25e5-2e13-4b0e-ac60-af88014d8e64) ## [Episode 430 - Sex, Worthiness, and the Rules You Inherited - What It Did to Him](http://amandalouder.com/podcast/430/) _2026-07-17 · Sex for Saints_ What if the messages you received about sexuality shaped you more than you ever realized? In this third episode of my series, I explore how decades of cultural and religious teachings affected the way many men experience desire, shame, intimacy, and marriage. Through the stories of Bennett and Silas, I unpack how those messages can show up in very different ways and why healing begins by coming… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/amandalouder/Episode_430_-_Sex_Worthiness_and_the_Rules_You_Inherited_-_What_It_Did_to_Him.mp3?dest-id=708670) ## [Apology ==\> Reconciling](https://savethemarriage.com/stmblog/2026/07/apology-reconciling/) _2026-07-15 · The Save The Marriage Podcast_ You have already journeyed to here. Maybe your relationship is hurting and in pain. Maybe your connection has gone cold. But however you got here, whatever the path, you want to get somewhere different. Somewhere better. It may seem cliche, but it is a journey. And this last part of the journey, it has some stops along the way. Many times, people think (and want) it to be a linear path, stopping… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/saveyourmarriage/content.blubrry.com/saveyourmarriage/STMPodcast610.mp3) ## Why We're Moving from California 🏡 _2026-07-14 · Dear Young Married Couple_ 🏡 We’re moving and chasing a God-sized dream. This isn’t a story about running away from California. It’s about moving toward the life, ministry, and vision we believe God has been leading us toward for years. We talk about the grief of leaving our home, church, family, and friends; the “breadcrumbs” that helped us recognize God’s direction; and why Nashville gives us a better opportunity to… [Listen](https://swap.fm/track/JhoQDAATtO1l0y8tdKNa/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADL5567586889.mp3) ## [Episode 332: Relationally Ambitious Couples: The Mindset and Habits for an Extraordinary Marriage](https://podcast.show/relateable/episode/154352133/) _2026-07-14 · Dr. Chavonne Perotte: Transformational coach, author, and speaker. · All Things Marriage with Dr. Chavonne_ In this episode, I introduce a kind of couple I don't think we talk about nearly enough: The Relationally Ambitious Couple. These couples aren't driven by problems. They're driven by possibility. They believe there's always another level of connection, partnership, friendship, and joy waiting to be created. If you've ever wondered what it looks like to intentionally build a marriage that continues… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/relateable/content.blubrry.com/relateable/Ep_332_Relationally_Ambitious_Couples_final.mp3) ## [Episode 429 - Sex, Worthiness, and the Rules You Inherited - What It Did to Her](http://amandalouder.com/podcast/429) _2026-07-10 · Sex for Saints_ Have you ever wondered why intimacy can feel so difficult, even when you've done everything "right"? In this episode, I explore how the messages many women received growing up can quietly shape their relationship with their bodies, their desire, and their marriages long after the wedding day. Through the stories of Rosalie and Hazel, we look at how different experiences can lead to similar… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/amandalouder/Episode_429_-_Sex_Worthiness_and_the_Rules_You_Inherited_-_What_It_Did_to_Her.mp3?dest-id=708670) ## [Rejection…Protection…Perception!](https://savethemarriage.com/stmblog/2026/07/rejection-protection-perception/) _2026-07-08 · The Save The Marriage Podcast_ You are working on your marriage. You reach out toward your spouse. . . only to feel rejected. After that stops you in your tracks. You start doubting yourself, your efforts, your plan. . . . STOP. What if your spouse was not really intending to reject you? What if something else was going on? What if I told you that almost always (I would say "always," but then someone would work hard to prove me… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/saveyourmarriage/content.blubrry.com/saveyourmarriage/STMPodcast609.mp3) ## [How to Manage Money as a Team in Your Marriage—with Matt Bell](https://growinghometogether.com/podcast/) _2026-07-07 · Growing Home Together Podcast_ Do you avoid talking about money with your spouse? Does the mention of a budget make you cringe? Do financial emergencies cause tension to grow in your household? We know how it feels to be stressed about money. When we were first married, we lived on a tight budget with a rotating menu of mac n’ cheese and chili and beans. When it came to conversations about money, they always revolved around how… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130926/episodes/19396920-how-to-manage-money-as-a-team-in-your-marriage-with-matt-bell.mp3) ## Lessons Learned While WRITING OUR BOOK Together _2026-07-07 · Dear Young Married Couple_ 📖 TODAY'S THE DAY! Hard copies are available on Amazon! You can get it on your doorstep as early as tomorrow. After years of conversations, counseling, rewriting, and refining, we are pulling back the curtain on what creating Dear Young Married Couple taught them about strengthening our own marriage. Whether you're building a dream together or simply trying to build a stronger relationship, this… [Listen](https://swap.fm/track/JhoQDAATtO1l0y8tdKNa/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADL9159787898.mp3) ## [Episode 331: 6 Kinds of Couples (and the Mindset Shaping Their Marriage)](https://podcast.show/relateable/episode/154254203/) _2026-07-07 · Dr. Chavonne Perotte: Transformational coach, author, and speaker. · All Things Marriage with Dr. Chavonne_ Most couples don't intentionally take action in their marriage until something feels wrong. A major argument. Growing distance. A breaking point they can no longer ignore. But what if waiting until your marriage is struggling is one of the biggest mistakes couples make? In this episode, I share the six different types of couples I've observed over the years based on what motivates them to act in… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/relateable/content.blubrry.com/relateable/Episode_331.mp3) ## [Episode 428 - Sex, Worthiness, and the Rules You Inherited - The Hundred-Year Story](http://amandalouder.com/podcast/428/) _2026-07-03 · Sex for Saints_ What if the struggles you're experiencing in your marriage started long before you ever said "I do"? In this episode, I kick off a five-part series exploring the history, teachings, and cultural influences that shaped how many Latter-day Saints think about sexuality, desire, and worthiness today. We trace the roots of purity culture, gender roles, and sexual messaging over the last century and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/amandalouder/Episode_428_-_Sex_Worthiness_and_the_Rules_You_Inherited_-_The_Hundred-Year_Story.mp3?dest-id=708670) ## [Are You Fighting for Connection?](https://savethemarriage.com/stmblog/2026/07/are-you-fighting-for-connection/) _2026-07-01 · The Save The Marriage Podcast_ “Should I even keep fighting for my marriage?”, asks “G.” Oof, that word… “fighting.” I hear it often. But so many times, when someone says they are “fighting for” their marriage, they end up “fighting against” their spouse. The spouse who doesn’t see how to move forward. Which is rarely helpful for the process. But I watch person after person “suit up” to do battle, not even sure on what they are… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/saveyourmarriage/content.blubrry.com/saveyourmarriage/STMPodcast608.mp3)