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088 | A Prayer for Clarity and Kindness This Holiday Season
As we discussed in Ep. 87, the holiday season can be anything but "the most wonderful time of the year." However, with clear communication and intentional planning, our families can move from just surviving this time to actually enjoying and thriving in it. Join us for this Thursday Thought as we reflect further on what kind of communication and planning we might need to have BEFORE we're in the thick of it. Plus, we pray that God would restore to us the wonder of Advent and Christmas, without all of the cultural baggage and expectation we often experience. Next Steps Get in touch! We'd love to hear from you about prayer requests you have or episode or guest ideas! [email protected] Want to donate to this non-profit ministry to help keep new content being published? Make a charitable donation at https://livingmarriages.com
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087 | Do This One Thing BEFORE Your Holidays Get Out of Hand
"It's the most wonderful time of the year..." At least that's how the carol goes. With American Thanksgiving barely in the rearview mirror and Christmas barreling towards us, are you feeling the joy and wonder of the Advent and Christmas seasons or are you feeling the pressure and expectation of yet another holiday? If you're feeling the pressure, like we are, make sure to stop and do this one thing: communicate! On this episode, we learn alongside you and encourage you to: Communicate clearly - make sure you both know what you are saying "yes" to Take time to understand your family traditions and expectations Make time for dates and connecting in the midst of busyness Prioritize your immediate family, even if you are travelling and visiting family abroad Resources For a great conversation of family of origin (especially in light of family traditions) please visit Episode 75. For some practical ideas for weekly check-ins as a couple, listen to Episode 11. (Links will open podcast episodes in Apple Podcasts) Next Steps We'd love to hear from you about how we can be praying for you during the holiday season. Or send us feedback and show note ideas! [email protected] If you'd like to support this non-profit ministry with a charitable donation, please visit https://livingmarriages.com
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086 | A Prayer for God's Best in Your Sex Life
On this Thursday Thought, we lean into God's grace and love as we seek to discover God's best for our sex life. We reflect on: Our conversation from Episode 85 with Joanna Sawatsky of baremarriage.com We re-affirm our view of the sacredness of sex intended for the covenant of marriage We lean into God's grace and healing for those affected by pornography, purity culture and more We discuss how obligation and entitlement have no place in the bedroom And much more! We also pray for God's healing, wholeness and best for the areas of sex and intimacy in our marriage. Next Steps Have ideas for guests, episode topics, feedback or prayer requests? Get in touch! [email protected] If you'd like to make a donation to this non-profit ministry, you can do so at our website: https://livingmarriages.com Grace and peace! Aaron and April
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085 | Memorable Messages, Sex and Intimacy with Joanna Sawatsky
There has been a lot of conversation in Christian circles recently about some of the well-intentioned yet harmful marriage advice that is being perpetuated, especially in some best-selling Christian materials. Today's guest, Joanna Sawatsky, has been working to shine a light on some of these teachings and their effects on marriages through rigorous research. Along with the team at baremarriage.com, she's also been sharing God's heart for hope, health and healing for our marriages. On this episode, we talk with Joanna about: What a memorable message is and how research shows the impact of these messages on the quality of our marriage and our sex life The importance of curiosity and holding space for others The harm that comes from marriage teachings that point to female obligation and male entitlement when it comes to sex Compassion and the importance of seeing each other as God's image-bearers Resources Joanna Sawatsky is an author, epidemiologist and biostatistician with the team at baremarriage.com. Please click on the link to find out more about the books, podcast and blog that Joanna referenced in our conversation. Next Steps Thoughts, feedback, episode ideas, prayer requests? Please get in touch with us. We'd love to hear from you and pray with you. [email protected] If you'd like to support this non-profit ministry, please visit our website to find out how you can partner with us in prayer and financially: https://livingmarriages.com
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084 | A Prayer for God's Care and Kindness Through Seasons of Transition
On this Thursday Thought, we take time to reflect on the conversation we had with Matt and Mandy Horne in episode 83. We draw encouragement and instruction from how God held them close and how they walked in "deep trust" with him through challenging transitions in life and marriage. We pray for all of our listeners going through these difficult seasons of transition. Next Steps If you'd like us to pray with you, we're here for you! Please drop us a line: [email protected] You can also donate to this non-profit ministry: https://livingmarriages.com
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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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