Mission Possible: Create A Marriage Mission Statement & Set Your Couple Goals
A Purpose Driven Marriage Podcast
Release Date: 11/19/2024
5 Common Communication Mistakes Couples Make - And How to Fix Them
A Purpose Driven Marriage Podcast
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How to Pray as a Couple: Strengthening Your Marriage through Faith
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What if one simple habit could transform your marriage, deepen your connection with your spouse, and bring lasting peace to your relationship? In today’s episode, we’re diving into the life-changing practice of praying together as a couple. Join us as we explore: ✨ Why praying together strengthens your bond and invites God into your marriage. ✨ The powerful findings from the 1997 Gallup study on prayer and marriage (hint: couples who pray together have a divorce rate of less than 1%!). ✨ Practical tips for starting a prayer routine, even if it feels intimidating or awkward at first....
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Handling Holiday Burnout: Tips for Couples to Handle Family Stress
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In this festive yet demanding season, the holidays can sometimes bring more stress than joy—especially for couples juggling family dynamics, hosting duties, and endless to-do lists. In this episode, Duane and Nadine share their personal experiences of navigating holiday stress as a couple, offering practical tips and biblical wisdom to help you manage the season without burning out. Discover how to prioritize your marriage, set realistic expectations, and foster traditions that bring your family closer together. You'll also learn creative ways to handle financial pressures, host without the...
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What Husbands Really Want: Insight Into A Man's Heart
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Welcome to another episode of A Purpose Driven Marriage Podcast with your hosts, Duane and Nadine Stewart! Today, we’re diving into an eye-opening and heartfelt discussion about what husbands really want from their wife. Whether you're looking to deepen your connection or gain a better understanding of your spouse, this episode will offer practical wisdom delivered by Duane himself. 🎙️ Episode Highlights: 1:23 - What Do Husbands Really Want? Discover the core desires of a husband and how they can transform a marriage when recognized and nurtured. 3:09 - The Need for Respect Why...
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Gratitude In Marriage: How Thankfulness Can Transform Your Relationship
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Mission Possible: Create A Marriage Mission Statement & Set Your Couple Goals
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Have you ever taken the time to craft a mission statement for you marriage? In this episode, we're diving into why a marriage mission statement is an absolute game-changer for couples. Many people have heard of setting goals and many even take the time to do it. But a marriage mission statement is that important missing piece that will actually give you direction so your goals can make sense. Listen in as we discuss practical steps for goal setting as a couple, and how to create a Marriage Mission Statement that can span generations. And if you prefer to go the easy route, where you just...
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5 Powerful Ways to Affair-Proof Your Marriage
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We're Back! Surviving Life's Chaos and Strengthening Your Marriage
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We're Back! In this comeback episode, Duane and Nadine Stewart reveal why they've been MIA and share their own wild ride of balancing marriage, careers, and kids. They highlight the importance of a rock-solid foundation in your relationship and how sticking together with God's help can turn challenges into triumphs. Plus, get a sneak peek into their exciting future plans, like launching a video version of the podcast and diving into the much-awaited 'What Men Want' episode. Join the Stewarts as they reconnect and inspire you to build a purpose-driven marriage that's built to last! 00:00...
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In this episode, we're diving into why a marriage mission statement is an absolute game-changer for couples. Many people have heard of setting goals and many even take the time to do it. But a marriage mission statement is that important missing piece that will actually give you direction so your goals can make sense.
Listen in as we discuss practical steps for goal setting as a couple, and how to create a Marriage Mission Statement that can span generations.
And if you prefer to go the easy route, where you just basically fill in the blanks, check out our done-for-you template called "A Guide to Goal Setting for Christian Couples with BONUS Guide to Creating a Marriage Mission Statement." It's a super easy to follow template where you literally just fill in the blanks.
Plus, don’t miss out on our special Black Friday offer exclusively for our podcast listeners. Get 50% off the Guide to Goal Setting for Christian Couples with BONUS Guide to Creating a Marriage Mission Statement. Hurry because this 50% off offer for our listeners will only be around until December 5th!
Tune in to this episode and start crafting your path to a purpose-driven marriage!
00:00 Introduction to Marriage Mission Statements
00:18 Welcome to the Podcast
00:52 Holiday Season and Goal Setting
03:14 The Importance of a Marriage Mission Statement
05:47 Creating and Aligning Goals
07:51 Crafting Your Marriage Mission Statement
16:01 The Legacy of a Marriage Mission Statement
17:56 Special Offer and Conclusion
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