3 Ways Worship Transforms Your Marriage and Family
2026-06-16 | 25 mins.
In Nehemiah 12, we see God's people gather to celebrate God's goodness and faithfulness to his people through a difficult time in their history. We also see God giving us a blueprint for how worship in song matters and can transform our marriages families.
In worship:
God reminds us that our story is a part of his bigger story
God renews our minds and our relationships
God invites us to rejoice beyond our circumstances
We've been trying to begin a practice of worship as a family and though we're only getting started, it's been a beautiful thing to experience so far. How is God inviting you and your family to begin worshipping him together?
Resources
You can check out Aaron's sermon on Nehemiah 12 here.
Questions? Episode ideas? Want prayer? Please get in touch with us. We'd love to hear from you! info@livingmarriages.com
It's Never Too Late to Have The Marriage You Desire: Following God Into His Vision For Your Family
2026-06-09 | 20 mins.
A recent conversation with a stranger with grown kids got us thinking about the direction our family and our marriage are going. We've only got so much time with our kids at home to disciple them and model for them the values we feel God calling us to. How are we doing? In this conversation we talk about:
Why today is the day to start making decisions about your family's directions and why it's never too late to start
What are the things that your family and your marriage values? Is God calling you to more?
What are some small changes to our direction we can make so we'll arrive at the destination we want?
Get in touch and let us know how we can be praying for you and cheering you on!
info@livingmarriages.com
Resources
We've been really enjoying these books lately and will have more to say on each of them soon!
Dopamine Kids by Michaeleen Doucleff
Raising Amazing by Monica Swanson
The Brain That Changes Itself by Norman Doidge
Best of: Is God at the Centre of Your Marriage? with Dr. John Littlejohn
2026-06-02 | 39 mins.
We are away this week celebrating our 15th anniversary so we wanted to share one of our favourite episodes from the Living Marriages archive...our first conversation with Dr. John Littlejohn. We'll be back with fresh content next week. Enjoy!
Have you wondered what people mean when they say they want Christ "at the centre" of their marriage? What does it look like to hear the voice of God in our marriage, together and as individuals?
In today's episode, we are so excited to welcome our first-ever guest, Dr. John "Adidam" Littlejohn! A deeply loved pastor and internationally recognized musician, John explores with us in this fun and in-depth conversation, questions like:
If God desires to speak to us, how do we hear God's voice in our marriage?
If God is at the centre of our marriage, how do we keep moving towards him, no matter where we're coming from?
Does God have a vision for our marriage?
We were so incredibly blessed and challenged by our conversation with John and we pray you will be too!
Find out more about John here:
https://www.adidammusic.com
https://www.instagram.com/adidammusic/
https://www.infinitusmusic.com
https://www.thekingdomlife.ca
Connect with us:
info@livingmarriages.com
www.livingmarriages.com
When God Speaks Through Dollar Store Receipts...
2026-05-26 | 19 mins.
Have you ever gone through times when you've felt distant from God; when it feels like he isn't present? Or maybe you're so consumed by the current struggle that you don't even have the mental or emotional capacity to remember his goodness and faithfulness in times past. It is so easy to forget that the God that we serve is with us in the midst of it all; loving us. Sometimes he even surprises us with the goodness of that love.
Recently, our family experienced a gift of God's surprising love as we grieved the passing of my (April's) dad. In his love and grace, God reached through the fog we were in and reminded us of his presence with us as our Good Shepherd, even in the midst of our overwhelm and sorrow. We were so impacted by this outpouring of God's love, and wanted to bring glory to him through sharing it, so here it is. We pray it brings you hope and encouragement as we're reminded of the God who loves and cares for us.
From Surviving to Thriving: The Raabsmiths' Journey Through Sexual Betrayal to Lasting Intimacy
2026-05-19 | 44 mins.
Early on in their marriage, Matthew and Joanna Raabsmith thought they would help others in their marriage. They were both in seminary receiving excellent training, they both had a heart to help others. Little did they know that even though they would help others in their marriage, God needed to do a deep work in their marriage first.
It began by confronting the lie that was at the centre of their marriage - Matthew's hidden pornography addiction. It led to a painful yet ultimately freeing disclosure; it continued with a difficult yet fruitful journey of ongoing recovery and rebuilding. Betrayal trauma was a new term in their day and now God has used the Raabsmith's journey to help others not just recover from betrayal but to thrive in a marriage built on trust and lasting intimacy.
Resources
You can find out more about Joanna and Matthew's ministry, book, coaching and other resources by clicking here.
About The Living Marriages Podcast | Effective Communication, Intimacy, Healthy Habits, Christian Counseling, Christian Parenting
About The Living Marriages Podcast | Effective Communication, Intimacy, Healthy Habits, Christian Counseling, Christian Parenting
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 touch!info@livingmarriages.comLike the podcast? You can make a charitable donation to keep fresh content coming: https://livingmarriages.com
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