The Living Marriages Podcast | Effective Communication, Intimacy, Healthy Habits, Christian Counseling, Christian Parenting

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Mars, Waffles and Spaghetti: How Differences Can Destroy or Strengthen Your Marriage
2026-04-21 | 20 mins.
In the hands of the enemy, differences can be used to drive our marriages and families apart. But in the hands of the Holy Spirit joined with curious and humble hearts, differences can truly strengthen a marriage.

In this episode you'll hear about:

How assumptions can kill your relationship

The 80/20 rule when it comes to understanding gender differences

The critical importance of curiosity in your marriage

The dangers couples who are more similar face

Resources

Strengths Based Marriage Book by Jimmy Evans and Allan Kelsey

Open-ended questions to ask one another:

"What is your greatest need in our marriage?"

"Is there any way I hurt you this past week?"

"Was there a way in which I blessed you this past week?"

"How can I pray for you this coming week?"
Jesus Said What About Money??? Help and Hope from Luke 16
2026-04-14 | 31 mins.
Sex and finances are the two topics that we seem to find ourselves coming back to often because they are two of the largest stress points in any marriage.

On this episode, we talk about:

Our journey with money and learning what "mammon" is

Exploring Jesus' puzzling parable on money from Luke 16

Learning to see money as a tool for the kingdom that is to be leveraged

Learning to trust God as our Good Shepherd in whom we "lack nothing"

Resources

Read Luke 16 here.

Find our conversation with Bob and Linda Lotich of SeedTime here.

Next Steps

We'd love to hear from you and have the chance to pray with you! Get in touch: [email protected]
"A Good Marriage Doesn't Just Happen": The Case for Mentoring
2026-04-07 | 17 mins.
Research has shown that it can take couples between 2 and 6 years to finally reach out for help from the time they realize they're having trouble in their marriage. We've got one question: why wait so long?

On today's episode we discuss:

the benefits of marriage mentoring and why getting ahead of the problem is healthy

the shame and pressure couples feel when they are having issues that may prevent them from seeking help

why God never meant for us to do our marriages alone

Interested in being mentored or becoming a mentor? The best place is to find someone in your community of faith. FamilyLife, who we work with, provides training for churches to start their own marriage mentoring ministries.

For more information in Canada, please visit: https://familylifecanada.com/mentoring

In the US, please visit: https://www.familylife.com/equip/compassionate-mentoring/

Or please get in touch with us with your questions or prayer requests! [email protected]

We'd love to hear from you!
What "Biblical Marriage" Is and Is Not with Dana Che
2026-03-31 | 29 mins.
We're so excited to be joined by a new friend, author and marriage coach Dana Che. In this wide-ranging conversation we talk about:

her story of how God raised her up as a marriage coach after infidelity in her marriage

what a "biblical marriage" is and is not

the new book that God laid on her heart and how it's been helping couples encounter him and one another

what hope there is for couples going through "the long middle"

For more information about Dana Che, her coaching offerings and podcast, please visit danache.com

To order her new book "Tried and True: Marriage Advice from 12 Imperfect Biblical Couples"

US listeners click here

Canadian listeners click here

Next steps

If you'd like to get a hold of us for prayer, encouragement or even with episode ideas, we'd love to hear from you: [email protected]
Feeling the Squeeze? Grief and Hope for the Sandwich Generation
2026-03-24 | 22 mins.
Trigger warning: In this episode we share about the loss of a parent.

With increased life expectancy and older first-time parents, the so-called "Sandwich Generation" - people having to care for both young children and aging or ill parents - is growing. Being a part of this generation of care-givers, we have experienced the tremendous pressure and complexity this creates.

On today's episode we share:

our own journey through grief and challenge in walking with a parent suffering from Parkinson's disease and dementia and the death of that parent

the challenges and opportunities of raising young children through this journey

the importance of having your marriage as a safe place during this seasons

We also take time to pray for all who are facing similar pressures and challenges, whatever this season of marriage is bringing you.

Next Steps

If you'd like prayer or to share your story, we'd love to be able to pray with and support you. Please get in touch: [email protected]

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About The Living Marriages Podcast | Effective Communication, Intimacy, Healthy Habits, Christian Counseling, Christian Parenting

The Go-To Podcast for Those Who Want To Rebuild Intimacy and Connection in Their Christ Centered MarriageHas the excitement of your wedding day now faded into the background? Are you so exhausted that the last thing you want to think about is your marriage?Do you and your spouse feel like ships passing in the night?If you’re craving the intimate, connected marriage God has for you, you’ve come to the right place!We’re April and Aaron Au, marriage coaches with over a decade of experience, who are on the journey to finding God’s best for our marriage while raising two young boys.We recently heard this wisdom: “If your marriage isn’t growing, it’s dying.” Yikes! That really got our attention! But if you think about it, it’s true. Marriages need direction, purpose and a common vision to thrive. If they don’t, they will inevitably drift apart. When you add the pressures of raising young children and the grind of daily work to the mix, there are even more forces that threaten to pull our marriages apart.Thankfully, God has a beautiful vision for our marriages. He wants us to cultivate and enjoy intimacy and connection in our marriage. What’s more, God wants to breathe his Spirit and life into our marriages through beautiful encounters with him in prayer and worship. In this podcast, we’ll learn about:- Simple, healthy habits that lead to effective communication and intentional conversations- The assumptions and expectations that can sabotage our marriages- How community is essential for a connected marriage- God’s heart to bring healing and wholeness to us, as individuals and as a familyAnd of course, we’ll dive into all of the fun topics like sex, money, parenting and why you shouldn’t buy a car without talking to your spouse first. We’ll also have space to encounter God through prayer, worship and reflection through regular episodes called “Thursday Thoughts.”So join us on this beautiful journey that we call “Living Marriages.”Get in [email protected] the podcast? You can make a charitable donation to keep fresh content coming: https://livingmarriages.com

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