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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

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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.
Is Your Marriage Lacking Fun? Here's How to Get it Back!
2026-05-12 | 21 mins.
Routine is good. In fact, our family tends to thrive on routine!

However, making space for adventure and spontaneity is also good. In fact, we'd say it's an essential part of being human. If we are made in the image of God and he is creative, we need space for fun and creativity as well.

We know...it takes effort to be spontaneous and energy to seek playfulness and adventure. But the payoff for your marriage and family will be tremendous. Will you join us in seeking God's fun and adventure for our marriages and families?

Resources

Here is a link to the book we mentioned: Creative Love by Jeremy and Audrey Roloff

If you have questions or would like some prayer, we'd love to hear from you. And if you have ideas for some fun and spontaneous adventures, please drop us a line! [email protected]
How Jesus Transformed Our Lives and Our Marriage with Ian and Courtney Hogaboam
2026-05-05 | 26 mins.
After tragedy struck their family, Ian and Courtney Hogaboam heard from God. It started with a recurring dream for Courtney and it ended up with Jesus becoming the centre of their lives and their marriage. Since then, Ian and Courtney have become dear friends, regular listeners of the Living Marriages Podcast and marriage mentees.

In our conversation, we discover:

How Jesus sought them out in difficult times in their lives

The difference Jesus has made in their lives and in their family

The benefits of marriage mentoring

What their six-year-old thinks marriage is really about

Resources

Want to get connected with marriage mentors? Find out if your church has a mentoring program or contact us: [email protected]

You can also check out FamilyLife Canada's website (if you're in Canada) for some online mentoring. https://familylifecanada.com/mentoring

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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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