The First Year Marriage Show Podcast
Newlyweds, let's be honest, the first year of marriage can be a very challenging year. But if it's seen as a transitional year, newlyweds can use it to build a strong foundation for their marriage. This podcast is dedicated to newlyweds, couples in their first few years of marriage, and individuals interested in marriage. Marcus and Ashley will be sharing marriage tips to help newlyweds build a strong foundation for their marriage. We will also have conversations with great married couples who will share experiences from their first year of marriage; the struggles, problems they encountered, how to communicate, resolve conflicts, adjust with each other and married life, marriage lessons, advice, and tips on how to survive the first few years of marriage. The awesome stories shared on this podcast will help newlyweds navigate their first few years of marriage while building a strong foundation for a happy, healthy, and lasting marriage. Visit www.firstyearmarriage.com for all the show notes, marriage articles, free resources, and additional information. Follow us on Instagram: @OurPeacefulFamily Follow us on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/ourpeacefulfamily Email: [email protected] Enjoy your marriage, enjoy your life!
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040 Dealing With Health Issues In Our Marriage
06/21/2016
040 Dealing With Health Issues In Our Marriage
In today's episode, we give an update about health issues we are going through right now. How it has impacted our marriage, life, and family. Plus what you can learn from our health struggles to apply in your marriage. Our health issues started last summer and played a huge role in our decision-making process. We also talked about our new book, . How to Listen to this episode Click on the Play button below: You can also listen on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. If viewing this in an email click here. Resources Mentioned . Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, we will truly appreciate it if you leave us a 5-star rating and review on iTunes. Click here to leave your review and rating. Enjoy your marriage, enjoy your life! P.S. Need help with your marriage? Click here. Image courtesy bngdesigns The post appeared first on .
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039 New Marriage, New Culture with Alison Chrun
09/29/2015
039 New Marriage, New Culture with Alison Chrun
Welcome back! Alison Chrun from California is our guest for today. Alison has been married for 8 and a half years, is a mom to two boys, and presently pursuing her Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. She blogs at Appetite for Honesty and writes for large blogs such as Scary Mommy and The Huffington Post. Description of First Year in one or two words Exciting. Some of the topics we discussed are: 1. Becoming ONE as a couple with your finances. 2. Should you merge your finances? 3. How to decide whether to buy a house before having babies. 4. Getting married to a new culture. 5. How to express your feelings with your spouse. 6. Benefits of open and honest communication with your spouse. 7. Why you should help your spouse. How to Listen to this episode Click on the Play button below: You can also listen on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. If viewing this in an email, click here. Resources Mentioned The experience of growing up with divorced parents. Contact Links Website Facebook Twitter Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, we will truly appreciate it if you leave us a 5-star rating and review on iTunes. Click here to leave your review and rating. Enjoy your marriage, enjoy your life! P.S. Need help with your marriage? Click here. The post appeared first on .
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038 Honeymooning Through all 50 States with Heath and Alyssa Padgett
08/18/2015
038 Honeymooning Through all 50 States with Heath and Alyssa Padgett
Heath and Alyssa Padgett are our guests for this episode. They have been married for 1 year and 1 month. Heath and Alyssa live in an RV, and spent their first year of marriage traveling for 200 days across the lower 48 states of America. They recently finished visiting all 50 States. The amazing thing about their honeymoon is Heath working a different job in every state while they traveled together. Description of First Year in one or two words Adventure. Some of the topics we discussed are: 1. How to be together as a couple 24/7. 2. Working together side by side. 3. Letting go of unneeded things to focus on your marriage. 4. Why having a common goal to work on together is necessary. 5. How to take bold action on your dreams. How to Listen to this episode Click on the Play button below: You can also listen on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. If viewing this in email, click here. Resources Mentioned FREE marriage eBook from Alyssa and Heath Slowing down to the speed of life Meaning of Marriage The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work Pre-marital Counseling Contact Links Website for Heath Website for Alyssa Facebook Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, we will truly appreciate it if you leave us a 5-star rating and review on iTunes. Click here to leave your review and rating. Enjoy your marriage, enjoy your life! P.S. Need help with your marriage? Click here. The post appeared first on .
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037 Creating Laughter and Meaningful Conversations with Tanja Pajevic
08/04/2015
037 Creating Laughter and Meaningful Conversations with Tanja Pajevic
Tanja Pajevic is our guest for this week. She has been married for 10 years, lives in Boulder Colorado with her husband and their two sons. Tanja is a former Fulbright Fellow to Slovenia, writer and consultant. She is also the author of the best-selling marriage book, 9 Steps to Heal Your Resentment and Reboot Your Marriage. Description of First Year in one or two words Big Change. Some of the topics we discussed are: 1. Getting married later in life. 2. How to create joint and separate bank accounts. 3. Raising kids while adjusting to each other and married life. 4. The benefits of humor and laughter in marriage. 5. How to resolve crisis together. 6. Learning to give and take in marriage. 7. The importance of deeper and meaningful conversations. How to Listen to this episode Click on the Play button below: You can also listen on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. If viewing this in email click here. Resources Mentioned To Raise Happy Children Put Your Marriage First Contact Links Website Facebook Twitter Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, we will truly appreciate it if you leave us a 5-star rating and review on iTunes. Click here to leave your review and rating. Enjoy your marriage, enjoy your life! P.S. Need help with your marriage? Click here. The post appeared first on .
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036 Should You Combine Your Finances?… with Jason Pockrandt
07/21/2015
036 Should You Combine Your Finances?… with Jason Pockrandt
In today's episode, Jason Pockrandt share's his first year of marriage story. Jason has been married for 2 years, is the father to a beautiful girl, and lives in Bay City, Michigan. He is a Speaker, Life Coach of Live To Give, and author of The Confident Father's Guidebook: Five Steps to Personal Transformation, Rediscover your worth, and live the life you desire today. Jason also coaches, speaks, and serves other husbands and fathers who want to reconnect to their passions and purpose. Description of First Year in one or two words Outlandishly exciting. Some of the topics we discussed are: 1. How to deal with two different family upbringings/ dynamics. 2. Embracing new changes in your life as a married couple. 3. How to deal with finances together as a couple. Should you combine your finances or not? 4. Getting through the adjustment period. 5. Learning to live together under one roof as a couple. 6. Dealing with relationship struggles with relatives. 7. Speaking your spouse's love language religiously. How to Listen to this episode Click on the Play button below: You can also listen on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. If viewing this in an email, click here. Resources Mentioned Five Love Languages Financial Peace University The Disc Personality Profile Assessment Contact Links Website Jason's FREE gift to you Twitter Email: [email protected] Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, we will truly appreciate it if you leave us a 5-star rating and review on iTunes. Click here to leave your review and rating. Enjoy your marriage, enjoy your life! P.S. Need help with your marriage? Click here. The post appeared first on .
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035 After our Move…
07/07/2015
035 After our Move…
It's been a while since we released a new episode. Our move to a new city coupled with Marcus's new job has kept us very busy for the past month. If you have moved before with kids under 3 years of age, you know its not as easy as moving to a new house without kids. But we are very excited to share updates about our move, communication in marriage book, and the podcast with you. First, we want to thank everyone who has read, reviewed, or purchased our book: Communication in Marriage: How to Communicate with Your Spouse Without Fighting. We are very happy to see the impact it's making in marriages all over the world. Second, after pondering over how many episodes to release each month, we have decided to release a new episode every other week instead of the weekly episodes. Lastly, listen to this week's episode to learn more about why we made this decision and our future plan for the podcast. How to Listen to this episode Click on the Play button below: You can also listen on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. If viewing this in an email, click here. Resources Mentioned Communication in Marriage: How to Communicate with Your Spouse Without Fighting Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, we will truly appreciate it if you leave us a 5-star rating and review on iTunes. Click here to leave your review and rating. Enjoy your marriage, enjoy your life! P.S. Need help with your marriage? Click here. The post appeared first on .
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034 Choosing A Theme for Your Family with Ashley Kusi
05/19/2015
034 Choosing A Theme for Your Family with Ashley Kusi
How will you describe your family in one word? In this week's episode, Ashley shares one of the important things that has helped us enormously in our marriage. It's called a Family Theme. And due to us choosing one for our family, our decision-making process has become easier. Our family theme has also impacted our family positively. Hence, the reason why Ashley talks about it in this episode. How to Listen to this episode Click on the Play button below: You can also listen on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. If viewing this in an email, click here. Resources Mentioned FREE Family Themes eBook Family Theme Blog Posts Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, we will truly appreciate it if you leave us a 5-star rating and review on iTunes. Click here to leave your review and rating. Enjoy your marriage, enjoy your life! P.S. Need help with your marriage? Click here. The post appeared first on .
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033 Honest and Hard Conversations with Paul Angone
05/05/2015
033 Honest and Hard Conversations with Paul Angone
This week, Paul Angone is our guest. He has been married for 7 years, has two daughters, and lives in San Diego, California. Paul is the author of All Groan Up: Searching for Self, Faith, and a Freaking Job, and the best-selling book 101 Secrets for Your Twenties. He is passionate about helping twenty somethings and thirty somethings discover their purpose, and live life to the fullest. Description of First Year in one or two words Adventure and complex. Some of the topics we discussed are: 1. Building a strong foundation for your marriage. 2. Traditional marriage roles reversal. 3. Having honest and hard conversations with your spouse. 4. How to deal with marriage expectations. 5. What to do when you feel attacked and defensive. 6. Childhood patterns that affect you, and your marriage. 7. Choosing each other over anything else. How to Listen to this episode Click on the Play button below: You can also listen on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. If viewing this in an email, click here. Resources Mentioned Crown Financial All Groan Up 101 Secrets for Your Twenties Financial Peace University Contact Links Website Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, we will truly appreciate it if you leave us a 5-star rating and review on iTunes. Click here to leave your review and rating. Enjoy your marriage, enjoy your life! P.S. Support The First Year Marriage Show by shopping at Amazon.com P.P.S. Do you find it difficult communicating with your spouse? Check out our recently compiled list of the best marriage communication books for couples today. The post appeared first on .
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032: 20 Lessons From Our First Year with Ashley Kusi
04/28/2015
032: 20 Lessons From Our First Year with Ashley Kusi
In this week's episode, Ashley shares 20 marriage lessons we learned from our First Year. It's based on one of our popular blog posts. You can read the post by clicking here. How to listen to this episode Click on the Play button below: You can also listen on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. If viewing this in an email click here. Marriage Resources Mentioned Original blog post for this podcast episode. 5 Love Languages Online Quiz 5 Love Languages Book Love and Respect Boundaries in Marriage Communication in Marriage: How to Communicate with Your Spouse Without Fighting. Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, we will truly appreciate it if you leave us a 5-star rating and review on iTunes. Click here to leave your review and rating. Enjoy your marriage, enjoy your life! P.S. Need help with your marriage? Click here. The post appeared first on .
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031 Walking Through Sex Addiction with Jon and Jema Anderson
04/21/2015
031 Walking Through Sex Addiction with Jon and Jema Anderson
Living in an RV is not easy, and that's what our guests for this week, Jon and Jema Anderson do every day. Jon and Jema have been married for over 20 years, live and work full time in an RV, and have 4 kids. Description of First Year in one or two words Jema: Chaos. John: Intense. Some of the topics we discussed are: 1. How to overcome sexual addiction in marriage. 2. Struggling with doing things differently as a couple. 3. Talking about your problems, inward struggles, and issues together. 4. How to communicate about sex and intimately. 5. How to express your feelings and emotions. 6. Dealing with sexual addiction. 7. Why keeping secrets is harmful to your marriage. How to Listen to this episode Click on the Play button below: You can also listen on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. If viewing this in an email, click here. Marriage Resources Mentioned Getting help from the government programs. Contact Links Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, we will truly appreciate it if you leave us a 5-star rating and review on iTunes. Click here to leave your review and rating. Enjoy your marriage, enjoy your life! P.S. Need help with your marriage? Click here. The post appeared first on .
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030 Standing Up for Your Spouse with Alex Barker
04/14/2015
030 Standing Up for Your Spouse with Alex Barker
Alex Barker from Michigan is our guest for this week. He has been married for 5 years and has two children. Alex is a pharmacist by profession, an online business coach part-time, and former host of the well known Leadership Dojo podcast. Note: Click here to get access to the Bonus Session about sexual challenges with Alex. Description of First Year in one or two words Challenging-reward. Some of the topics we discussed are: 1. Looking for common themes with your marriage issues. 2. Standing up for what you want. 3. Sexual challenges in the first year. 4. Taking responsibility for your actions. 5. How to listen to your spouse with two key principles. 6. Helping your spouse stand up for their decisions. 7. The joy of improving yourself due to your spouse's characteristics. How to Listen to this episode Click on the Play button below: You can also listen on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. If viewing this in an email click here. Marriage Resources Mentioned Bonus content on sexual challenges Marriage Counseling and Therapy. Contact Links Website Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, we will truly appreciate it if you leave us a 5-star rating and review on iTunes. Click here to leave your review and rating. Enjoy your marriage, enjoy your life! P.S. Need help with your marriage? Click here. The post appeared first on .
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029 Getting Out of Student Loans with Mike and Monica Louie
04/07/2015
029 Getting Out of Student Loans with Mike and Monica Louie
This week's episode features Mike and Monica Louie's First Year Story. Mike and Monica live in Vancouver, Washington, have two energetic kids, and have been married for five and a half years. Mike is a law enforcement officer and Monica blogs at ourdebtfreefamily.com where she helps people take control of their money so they can pay off debt and work toward true financial freedom. Description of First Year in one or two words Mike: Adventurous. Monica: Exciting. Some of the topics we discussed are: 1. Communicating face to face with your spouse. 2. Learning each other's habit. 3. Talking calmly with your spouse. 4. How to deal with the loss of a family member. 5. Getting out of credit card debt. 6. Working together as a team on your finances. How to Listen to this episode Click on the Play button below: You can also listen on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. If viewing this in email click here. Marriage Resources Mentioned The Total Money Makeover FREE gift from Mike and Monica Financial Peace University Love and Respect The Five Love Languages Contact Links Website Facebook Twitter Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, we will truly appreciate it if you leave us a 5-star rating and review on iTunes. Click here to leave your review and rating. Enjoy your marriage, enjoy your life! P.S. Need help with your marriage? Click here. The post appeared first on .
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028 Creating Open Lines of Communication with Megan Claire
03/31/2015
028 Creating Open Lines of Communication with Megan Claire
Megan Claire is our guest for this week. Megan is a travel blogger who blogs at Mapping Megan and calls the world home. She has been married for 2 years, enjoys traveling around the world with her husband Mike. Description of First Year in one or two words Adventurous. Some of the topics we discussed are: 1. Long distance relationship before marriage. 2. The importance of having supportive in-laws. 3. Giving each other space. 4. Creating open lines of communication. 5. Making time alone time for yourself. 6. Respecting and putting your spouse first. 7. Learning from other couples. How to Listen to this episode Click on the Player below: You can also listen on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. If viewing this in email click here. Marriage Resources Mentioned Travel couples and blogs. Contact Links Website Facebook You Tube Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, we will truly appreciate it if you leave us a 5-star rating and review on iTunes. Click here to leave your review and rating. Enjoy your marriage, enjoy your life! P.S. Need help with your marriage? Click here. The post appeared first on .
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027 How to Compromise on Different Belief Systems with Amanda Snodgrass
03/24/2015
027 How to Compromise on Different Belief Systems with Amanda Snodgrass
Amanda Snodgrass is our guest for this week. She has been married for 15 years, is a mom to 3 children, and works in the medical field. Amanda lives in Kentucky and blogs online at Post Traumatic Wife. Her blog is dedicated to helping wives and family members of soldiers with PTSD. Description of First Year in one or two words Crazy. Some of the topics we discussed are: 1. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. 2. How to make sacrifices for your marriage and family. 3. Learning how your spouse communicates. 4. How to deal with two different belief systems. 5. Benefits of marriage counseling. How to Listen to this episode Click on the Player below: You can also listen on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. If viewing this in an email, click here. Marriage Resources Mentioned Confessions of a Terrible Husband Podcast Power of a Praying Wife A Weekend to Remember Contact Links Website Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, we will truly appreciate it if you leave us a 5-star rating and review on iTunes. Click here to leave your review and rating. Enjoy your marriage, enjoy your life! P.S. Need help with your marriage? Click here. The post appeared first on .
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026 Fitting Your Work Life Into Your Family With Josh and Erin Bender
03/17/2015
026 Fitting Your Work Life Into Your Family With Josh and Erin Bender
Our guests for this week are Josh and Erin Bender from Australia. Josh and Erin have been married for 13 years, have 2 kids and have been travelling around the world since 2012. Together they provide excellent global travel information and resources to couples, parents, families and individuals through their website. Description of First Year in one or two words Talking and Listening. Some of the topics we discussed are: 1. How to deal with marriage expectations. 2. Combining your strengths and weaknesses to excel as a couple. 3. How to deal with falling out of love. 4. How to set boundaries when you work from home. 5. Having an exciting First Year. 6. Investing in your marriage. 7. Learning from older couples and role models. How to Listen to this episode Click on the Play button below: You can also listen on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. If viewing this in an email, click here. Marriage Resources Mentioned Five Love Languages Boundaries in Marriage Sheet Music Have a New Husband by Friday Contact Links Website Facebook Twitter Instagram If you enjoyed this episode, we will truly appreciate it if you: 1. Leave us a 5-star rating and review on iTunes. Click here to leave your review and rating. 2. Share this episode with your friends, family, and anyone you believe will benefit from listening. You can use the Social Media buttons on the left. 3. Share your thoughts on this episode in the comments section. Thank you for listening. Enjoy your marriage, enjoy your life! P.S. Need help with your marriage? Click here. The post appeared first on .
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025 Why Listening to Your Spouse is Important with Jesse Foster
03/10/2015
025 Why Listening to Your Spouse is Important with Jesse Foster
Our guest for this week is Jesse Forster. Jesse lives in Kazakstan, has been married for 4 years and has two children. He is the host of Father Nation podcast, a podcast dedicated to helping fathers become great parents. Description of First Year in one or two words New roommates. Some of the topics we discussed are: 1. Learning how to express yourself. 2. Learning how to communicate effectively. 3. Sacrificing your wants for the needs of your spouse. 4. How to communicate with in-laws even with language barriers. 5. Why listening to your spouse is important and how to do it. How to Listen to this episode Click on the Play button below: You can also listen on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. If viewing this in an email, click here. Marriage Resources Mentioned Married Friends Bible Contact Links Website If you enjoyed this episode, we will truly appreciate it if you: 1. Leave us a 5-star rating and review on iTunes. Click here to leave your review and rating. 2. Share this episode with your friends, family, and anyone you believe will benefit from listening. You can use the Social Media buttons on the left. 3. Share your thoughts on this episode in the comments section. Thank you for listening. Enjoy your marriage, enjoy your life! P.S. Need help with your marriage? Click here. The post appeared first on .
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024: 7 Simple Steps for Effective Communication in Marriage
02/24/2015
024: 7 Simple Steps for Effective Communication in Marriage
In today's episode, Ashley shares the audio version of Chapter 7: 7 Simple Steps for Getting Started, of our new eBook on Communication in Marriage. You can get a copy of the book by clicking the link below. Communication in Marriage: How to Communicate with Your Spouse Without Fighting A summarized version of the 7 Steps are: 1. May I have your attention, please? 2. No yelling. 3. A mile in your spouse’s shoes. 4. Confirm understanding. 5. Change your style and hit the home run. 6. Take a break. 7. Rinse and repeat. How to Listen to this episode Click on the Play button below: You can also listen on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. If viewing this in an email, click here. Marriage Resources Mentioned Communication in Marriage: How to Communicate with Your Spouse Without Fighting If you enjoyed this episode, we will truly appreciate it if you: 1. Leave us a 5-star rating and review on iTunes. Click here to leave your review and rating. 2. Share this episode with your friends, family, and anyone you believe will benefit from listening. You can use the Social Media buttons on the left. 3. Share your thoughts on this episode in the comments section. Thank you for listening. Enjoy your marriage, enjoy your life! P.S. Need help with your marriage? Click here. The post appeared first on .
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023 Annual Love Contract With Warren and Betsy Talbot
02/17/2015
023 Annual Love Contract With Warren and Betsy Talbot
Our guests for this week are Warren and Betsy Talbot. Warren and Betsy have been married for more than 10 years, live in Spain and co-host the popular marriage podcast, Married With Luggage. They also enjoy showing couples what they have learned about love by traveling around the world. Description of First Year in one or two words Difficult. Some of the topics we discussed are: 1. How to fight with your spouse without attacking them. 2. How to deal with different marriage expectations. 3. Benefits of an Annual Love Contract. 4. Putting your marriage first. 5. How to resolve differences in your marriage. 6. Why you need a team mindset. 7. Giving yourself permission to dream big. How to Listen to this episode Click on the Play button below: You can also listen on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. If viewing this in an email, click here. Marriage Resources Mentioned Annual Love Contract Cutting for Stone Contact Links Website Annual Love Contract If you enjoyed this episode, we will truly appreciate it if you: 1. Leave us a 5-star rating and review on iTunes. Click here to leave your review and rating. 2. Share this episode with your friends, family, and anyone you believe will benefit from listening. You can use the Social Media buttons on the left. 3. Share your thoughts on this episode in the comments section. Thank you for listening. Enjoy your marriage, enjoy your life! P.S. Need help with your marriage? Click here. The post appeared first on .
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022 Importance Of Learning Your Spouse’s Love Language With Ryan and Cassie Celestain
02/10/2015
022 Importance Of Learning Your Spouse’s Love Language With Ryan and Cassie Celestain
Our guests for this week are Ryan and Cassie Celestain from the popular lifestyle blog True Agape. They help couples build endurance for their marriages and families. Ryan and Cassie have been married for 4 years; have an 7-month-old baby girl, and live in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Ryan works in the oil and gas industry, and Cassie is a stay at home mom. Description of First Year in one or two words Ryan: Awesome Cassie: Easy Some of the topics we discussed are: 1.The importance of learning your spouse's Love Language. 2. Building a strong foundation for your marriage 3. Being content with who you are individually, and together as a couple. 4. Taking responsibility for your actions. 5. Addressing issues early on before they become major issues. 6. The 24-Hour Rule. 7. Looking towards something together as a married couple. How to Listen to this episode Click on the Player below the title of this episode. You can also listen on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. If viewing this in an email, click here. Marriage Resources Mentioned The Secret to Making your Husband Feel Loved - A Free Resource from Cassie and Ryan to you. The Five Love Languages Contact Links Website Facebook If you enjoyed this episode, we will truly appreciate it if you: 1. Leave us a 5-star rating and review on iTunes. Click here to leave your review and rating. 2. Share this episode with your friends, family, and anyone you believe will benefit from listening. You can use the Social Media buttons on the left. 3. Share your thoughts on this episode in the comments section. Thank you for listening. Enjoy your marriage, enjoy your life! P.S. Need help with your marriage? Click here. The post appeared first on .
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021 How To Carve Out Time For Your Marriage With Justin Ricklefs
02/03/2015
021 How To Carve Out Time For Your Marriage With Justin Ricklefs
Our guest for this week is Justin Ricklefs. Justin has been married to his beautiful wife Brooke for 12 years, have 5 children, and live in Kansas City, Missouri. Justin works as a Sales Executive with a technology company and loves photography. Description of First Year in one or two words Fire Hydrant. Some of the topics we discussed are: 1. Adjusting to married life while in college. 2. Making sacrifices for your marriage, and talking about your unspoken marriage expectations. 3. Looking out for your spouse. 4. How to deal with the Holidays without neglecting your spouse. 5. What to do when things do not go as planned. 6. Carving out time to spend with your spouse. 7. Asking for forgiveness. How to Listen to this episode Click on the Play button below: You can also listen on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. If viewing this in an email, click here. Marriage Resources Mentioned Learning from other couples. Contact Links Website Twitter Facebook If you enjoyed this episode, we will truly appreciate it if you: 1. Leave us a 5-star rating and review on iTunes. Click here to leave your review and rating. 2. Share this episode with your friends, family, and anyone you believe will benefit from listening. You can use the Social Media buttons on the left. 3. Share your thoughts on this episode in the comments section. Thank you for listening. Enjoy your marriage, enjoy your life! P.S. Need help with your marriage? Click here. The post appeared first on .
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020 Benefits Of Premarital Counseling With Paul And Courtney Burton
01/27/2015
020 Benefits Of Premarital Counseling With Paul And Courtney Burton
Our guests for this week are Paul and Courtney Burton. Paul and Courtney have been married a year and a half and live in Lynchburg, Virginia. Paul is Applications Developer, and Courtney is stay at home wife. Description of First Year in one or two words Paul: Rolla coaster Courtney: Learning curve. Some of the topics we discussed are: 1. Dating with a purpose. 2. Benefits of pre-marital counseling. 3. Learning about your spouse, and how to mesh your lifestyles together. 4. Making decisions before marriage. 5. Respecting your spouse, and learning to listen to him/her. How to Listen to this episode Click on the Play button below: You can also listen on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. If viewing this in an email, click here. Marriage Resources Mentioned Pre-Marriage Counselling Contact Links Facebook: Paul Facebook: Courtney If you enjoyed this episode, we will truly appreciate it if you: 1. Leave us a 5-star rating and review on iTunes. Click here to leave your review and rating. 2. Share this episode with your friends, family, and anyone you believe will benefit from listening. You can use the Social Media buttons on the left. 3. Share your thoughts on this episode in the comments section. Thank you for listening. Enjoy your marriage, enjoy your life! P.S. Need help with your marriage? Click here. The post appeared first on .
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019 How To Communicate Your Feelings With Mark And Marie Oates
01/20/2015
019 How To Communicate Your Feelings With Mark And Marie Oates
Our guests for this week are Mark and Marie Oates. Mark and Marie have been married for over 6 years, have a son, and live in Nashville, Tennessee. They love helping couples untangle the messy parts of their relationship at Nashville Marriage Studios! Description of First Year in one or two words Easy, and smooth. Some of the topics we discussed are: 1. How to deal with your political differences, selfishness, and adjusting to life under ONE roof. 2. Setting rules for your house, marriage, and family. 3. How to deal with your in-laws. 4. The role of values in your marriage. 5. How to deal with the pain of divorce, and benefits of pre-engagement counseling. How to Listen to this episode Click on the Play button below: You can also listen on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. If viewing this in an email, click here. Marriage Resources Mentioned The Power of Two Free Communication eBook – (This is the free resource Ashley mentioned in this week’s episode.) Contact Links Website Facebook If you enjoyed this episode, we will truly appreciate it if you: 1. Leave us a 5-star rating and review on iTunes. Click here to leave your review and rating. 2. Share this episode with your friends, family, and anyone you believe will benefit from listening. You can use the Social Media buttons on the left. 3. Share your thoughts on this episode in the comments section. Thank you for listening. Enjoy your marriage, enjoy your life! P.S. Need help with your marriage? Click here. The post appeared first on .
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018 Learning To Compromise With Kimberly Erskine
01/13/2015
018 Learning To Compromise With Kimberly Erskine
Our guest for this week is Kimberly Esrkine. Kimberly has been married for more than 3 years and lives in Montana. She is a Nukes Air Force Officer, and one of the Divas at Dating Divas. Description of First Year in one or two words Amazing and difficult. Some of the topics we discussed are: 1. Being happy with yourself before marriage. 2. Learning to communicate often, and effectively. 3. Being conscious of your spouse's needs and wants. 4. How to compromise with your spouse on your marriage expectations. 5. Marriage will break you down first, and then build you up. How to Listen to this episode Click on the Play button below: You can also listen on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. If viewing this in an email, click here. Marriage Resources Mentioned Military One Bible Study Groups. Marine Spouse's Groups. Free Communication eBook - (This is the free resource Ashley mentioned in this week's episode.) Contact Links Website If you enjoyed this episode, we will truly appreciate it if you: 1. Leave us a 5-star rating and review on iTunes. Click here to leave your review and rating. 2. Share this episode with your friends, family, and anyone you believe will benefit from listening. You can use the Social Media buttons on the left. 3. Share your thoughts on this episode in the comments section. Thank you for listening. Enjoy your marriage, enjoy your life! P.S. Need help with your marriage? Click here. The post appeared first on .
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017 Dealing With Little Annoyances Before They Build Up With Roger Whitney
01/06/2015
017 Dealing With Little Annoyances Before They Build Up With Roger Whitney
Our guest for this week is Roger Whitney. Roger has been married for over 24 years to his wonderful wife Shauna, have 2 children, and live in Forth Worth, Texas. Roger helps individuals and couples plan well, and invest wisely for retirement. He is also the host of the Retirement Answerman podcast. Description of First Year in one or two words A whirlwind. Some of the topics we discussed are: 1. Bringing your own energy to your marriage, and having your own identity in marriage. 2. Surrounding yourself with people who inspire you to bring the best out of you. 3. Dealing with little annoyances before they build up and destroy your marriage. 4. The secret to a good marriage. 5. Having lots of little conversations. How to Listen to this episode Click on the Play button below: You can also listen on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. If viewing this in an email, click here. Marriage Resource Mentioned Church Contact Links Website Can You Retire Webinar If you enjoyed this episode, we will truly appreciate it if you: 1. Leave us a 5-star rating and review on iTunes. Click here to leave your review and rating. 2. Share this episode with your friends, family, and anyone you believe will benefit from listening. You can use the Social Media buttons on the left. 3. Share your thoughts on this episode in the comments section. Thank you for listening. Enjoy your marriage, enjoy your life! P.S. Need help with your marriage? Click here. The post appeared first on .
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016 Investing In Your Marriage With Jim and Teresa Adams
12/30/2014
016 Investing In Your Marriage With Jim and Teresa Adams
In this weeks episode, our guests are Jim and Teresa Adams. In this week's episode, our guests are Jim and Teresa Adams. Jim and Teresa have been married for more than 29 years, have 4 children, and live in Jackson, Mississipi. Jim is certified marriage coach, and Teresa is a licensed professional counselor. Together, they co-host The Family Matters First podcast. Description of First Year in one or two words Learning experience. Some of the topics we discussed are: 1. How to enjoy your hobbies after marriage. 2. How to decrease, and allow your marriage to increase. 3. Investing in your marriage. How to Listen to this episode Click on the Play button below: You can also listen on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. If viewing this in an email, click here. Marriage Resources Mentioned Sheet Music - This is the book we (Marcus and Ashley) plan on reading together as part of our goals for 2015. A Weekend to Remember The 5 Love Languages Love & Respect The Power of a Praying Husband The Power of a Praying Wife Point Man: How a Man Can Lead His Family Raising a Modern-Day Knight Contact Links Website Facebook If you enjoyed this episode, we will truly appreciate it if you: 1. Leave us a 5-star rating and review on iTunes. Click here to leave your review and rating. 2. Share this episode with your friends, family, and anyone you believe will benefit from listening. You can use the Social Media buttons on the left. 3. Share your thoughts on this episode in the comments section. Thank you for listening. Enjoy your marriage, enjoy your life! P.S. Need help with your marriage? Click here. The post appeared first on .
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015 Emergency Mode, Our First Year Story
12/23/2014
015 Emergency Mode, Our First Year Story
In this week's episode, we share our first year of marriage story. Description of First Year in one or two words Emergency mode. Some of the topics we discussed are: 1. Marcus facing deportation, and the financial difficulties that we went through. 2. Letting go of insecurities. 3. Learning how to become selfless. 4. How to communicate with each other without fighting. 5. Adjusting to married life as a couple. How to Listen to this episode Click on the Play button below: You can also listen on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. If viewing this in an email, click here. Marriage Resources Mentioned The Total Money Makeover Love & Respect The 5 Love Languages Boundaries in Marriage Contact Links Facebook Pinterest Instagram If you enjoyed this episode, we will truly appreciate it if you: 1. Leave us a 5-star rating and review on iTunes. Click here to leave your review and rating. 2. Share this episode with your friends, family, and anyone you believe will benefit from listening. You can use the Social Media buttons on the left. 3. Share your thoughts on this episode in the comments section. Thank you for listening. Enjoy your marriage, enjoy your life! P.S. Need help with your marriage? Click here. The post appeared first on .
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014 Miscarriage & Long Distance Marriage With Antonio Gerenini And Francesca Di Meglio
12/15/2014
014 Miscarriage & Long Distance Marriage With Antonio Gerenini And Francesca Di Meglio
In this week's episode, our guests are Antonio Gerenini and Francesca Di Meglio. They have been married for more than 6 years and have a loving 3-year-old son. Antonio is Receptionist a well respected Hotel in Italy, and Francesca is the Newlyweds Expert for About.com. Description of First Year in one or two words A fun honeymoon - Francesca It's a new life - Antonio Some of the topics we discussed are: 1. Making a long-distance relationships work, inspite of the difficulties involved. 2. Going through a miscarriage. 3. The role sex and food plays in marriage. How to Listen to this episode Click on the Play button below: You can also listen on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. If viewing this in an email, click here. Marriage Resources Mentioned Learning from other married couples especially those in your own family. Contact Links Website Facebook If you enjoyed this episode, we will truly appreciate it if you: 1. Leave us a 5-star rating and review on iTunes. Click here to leave your review and rating. 2. Share this episode with your friends, family, and anyone you believe will benefit from listening. You can use the Social Media buttons on the left. 3. Share your thoughts on this episode in the comments section. Thank you for listening. Enjoy your marriage, enjoy your life! P.S. Need help with your marriage? Click here. The post appeared first on .
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013 Facing An Undiagnosed Sickness With Brandon And Ashley LaMar
12/09/2014
013 Facing An Undiagnosed Sickness With Brandon And Ashley LaMar
In this week's episode, our guests are Brandon and Ashley LaMar. Brandon and Ashley have been married for more than 3 years and live in Atlanta, Georgia. Brandon is a college student majoring in Criminology. Ashley is a technical writer by profession, and also blogs at Forever Ashley. Description of First Year in one or two words Triumphant Some of the topics we discussed are: 1. How they were able to work on major health issues. 2. Having an online relationship. 3. Finding support when needed. How to Listen to this episode Click on the Play button below: You can also listen on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. If viewing this in an email, click here. Marriage Resources Mentioned Leaning on God Contact Links Brandon's Website Ashley's Website Facebook Twitter: @BrandonBreaks @ashlilee If you enjoyed this episode, we will truly appreciate it if you: 1. Leave us a 5-star rating and review on iTunes. Click here to leave your review and rating. 2. Share this episode with your friends, family, and anyone you believe will benefit from listening. You can use the Social Media buttons on the left. 3. Share your thoughts on this episode in the comments section. Thank you for listening. Enjoy your marriage, enjoy your life! P.S. Need help with your marriage? Click here. The post appeared first on .
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012 Perks Of Marriage… Sex, With Kevin And Cetelia Bullard
12/02/2014
012 Perks Of Marriage… Sex, With Kevin And Cetelia Bullard
In this week's episode, Kevin and Cetelia Bullard are our featured guests. Kevin and Cetelia have been married for 14 years, have 3 wonderful kids, and live in McKinney, Texas. Kevin is the President of Marriage Works! Inc. and Cetelia is an IT consultant who traded her IT skills to homeschool their kids. Description of First Year in one or two words Learning Some of the topics we discussed are: 1. The great perks of marriage. 2. Pursuing your spouse. 3. Worrying about small things. How to Listen to this episode Click on the Play button below: You can also listen on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. If viewing this in an email, click here. Marriage Resources Mentioned Five Love Languages Book Five Love Languages Website The Excellent Wife Conversational Starter By Dennis and Barbara Rainey Contact Links Website Facebook Twitter If you enjoyed this episode, we will truly appreciate it if you: 1. Leave us a 5-star rating and review on iTunes. Click here to leave your review and rating. 2. Share this episode with your friends, family, and anyone you believe will benefit from listening. You can use the Social Media buttons on the left. 3. Share your thoughts on this episode in the comments section. Thank you for listening. Enjoy your marriage, enjoy your life! P.S. Need help with your marriage? Click here. The post appeared first on .
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011 Choosing Your Spouse Over Others With Philip and Loretta Devine
11/25/2014
011 Choosing Your Spouse Over Others With Philip and Loretta Devine
In this week's episode, Philip and Loretta Devine share their first year of marriage story. Philip and Loretta have been married for about 7 years, have 3 beautiful children, and live in Louisville, Kentucky. Philip is a former marine, speaker, and host of the Live Life Better podcast which helps husbands lean on Christ and love their families. Loretta is a stay at home mom, and hosts cooking classes on Devine Cooking. Description of First Year in one or two words Risky and against the odds. Being committed and patient. Some of the topics discussed are: 1. Choosing your spouse over others. 2. Importance of marriage counseling. 3. Learning how to communicate. 4. How to deal with your in-laws. 5. How to resolve conflicts together. How to Listen to this episode Click on the Play button below: You can also listen on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. If viewing this in an email, click here. Marriage Resources Mentioned The Five Love Languages I Promise Contact Links Philip's Website Loretta's Website Live Life Better Podcast Email: [email protected] Twitter @PhilipKDevine @lorettadevine08 If you enjoyed this episode, we will truly appreciate it if you: 1. Leave us a 5-star rating and review on iTunes. Click here to leave your review and rating. 2. Share this episode with your friends, family, and anyone you believe will benefit from listening. You can use the Social Media buttons on the left. 3. Share your thoughts on this episode in the comments section. Thank you for listening. Enjoy your marriage, enjoy your life! P.S. Need help with your marriage? Click here. The post appeared first on .
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