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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"

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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.

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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]
Best of: How "Small Things Often" Can Impact Your Marriage For A Lifetime
2026-03-17 | 19 mins.
I confess! I (Aaron) love big, radical things! I'm always looking for the "next big idea" that will change our lives and our marriages, the "silver bullet" or "magic formula" that will bring dramatic transformation. However, while we should not discount the big things, I've been learning the ways in which God is inviting us to discover and invest in the small things. When these are done often, with intentionality and care, they will make a big difference in our marriage.

In this episode:

We talk about how "small things" is a kingdom principal that applies to our marriages

We explore the concept of "bids" in relationships as put forward by Dr. John Gottman

We invite you to find the small things that are already happening often in your marriage and discuss where they aren't happening

Resources

A study from Penn State on how the small things make us feel loved:

https://www.psu.edu/news/research/story/love-actually-americans-agree-what-makes-people-feel-love

An article from the Gottman Institute on "bids" in relationship:

https://www.gottman.com/blog/marriage-not-big-thing-million-little-things/?

A fun blog from the Gottman Institute on some of the small things couples do for each other:

https://www.gottman.com/blog/small-things-often-ingredients-happy-relationship/

Want to share with us some of the small things you do often for each other? Send us a note! [email protected]
Best of: Honeymoon Habits That Will Transform Your Marriage with Braden and Kristen Hafner
2026-03-10 | 42 mins.
Difference and Drift. These 2 things can be subtle but deadly for our marriages.

Have you discovered some differences with your spouse that have left you discouraged? Do you find yourself drifting further and further apart from your partner?

We're so excited to share our conversation with Braden and Kristin Hafner of Family Life Canada about God's hope for our marriages!

On this episode you'll hear:

Why marriage matters to God and us

How differences and drift can sabotage our marriages

How there is hope and healing in Christ for our marriages

How the small habits can really bring transformation

If you'd like to find out more about Braden and Kristin's work with Family Life Canada (including more information about the weekend getaways) please click here: https://www.familylifecanada.com/

What are some "honeymoon habits" that you and your spouse enjoy? Let us know! [email protected]
Best of: Why Intimacy Goes Beyond the Bedroom in Marriage
2026-03-03 | 16 mins.
When we use the word "intimacy," our culture (and even our churches) have conditioned us to think of what happens in the bedroom, of sexual intimacy.

While sexual intimacy is an integral part of marriage, it is not the full picture of what God has created us for and invited us into. There is so much more to intimacy and today's episode is meant to get the conversation going on what intimacy in marriage can look like beyond the bedroom.

According to Eric Erickson, intimacy is the potential someone has for connectedness and it hinges on 3 things:

Commitment

Vulnerability

Communication

Two important questions we ask about intimacy in marriage:

Is it safe to love?

Is it safe to be loved?

Resources:

This is a bit of a technical paper (but still very approachable) and is a good look at Erickson's ideas on intimacy:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2733523/#:~:text=As%20such%2C%20Erikson%20emphasized%20three,communicate%20inner%20thoughts%20and%20feelings.

A link to Henri Nouwen's essays on Intimacy:

https://archive.org/details/intimacyessaysin0000nouw

Have questions or need prayer? Get in touch with us: [email protected]

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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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