How to Have a Successful Date Night as a Married Couple

Friday night rolls around—date night—but you’ve been overwhelmed all week between scrambling to meet deadlines at work, making sure the kids get all their homework done, and shuttling them to and from a long list of extracurricular activities.  As you walk in the...

I’m the Only One Engaging in My Marriage… Help! | Episode 257

We are excited to have another listener-submitted question to discuss! This question really hit home with us because it resonated with obstacles we’ve recently overcome in our own lives. It reminded us of the powerful emotional growth and healing that can be...

What Does It Mean to Push Accountability? | Episode 255

We’re back for another special conversation, this time about the topic of accountability. When most people think of accountability, they imagine someone asking them tough questions—almost like it’s a police interrogation and they’re in the hot seat. The...

7 Questions We Always Get About Sex | #MarriageMonday

Let’s talk about sex, baby! Isn’t that how the song goes? However, the reality is that most couples aren’t talking about sex and they need to be! Shaunti Feldhahn and Dr. Michael Sytsma, co-authors of Secrets of Sex & Marriage (and guests who joined us on the No...

Stronger Than Stress with Barb Roose | Episode 254

Whether you are in a prolonged period of stress or just having a bad day, everyone experiences times of stress. Our jobs can be stressful and full of pressure-filled deadlines. Our family budget may be tight, and we are worried about making ends meet. Or our family...

Are You Hinting and Hoping? | Episode 253

If you’re listening on the day this releases, then tomorrow (6/25/2025) is our 42nd wedding anniversary! We can’t believe that it’s already been more than four decades since we walked down the aisle to say our “I do’s”.  Would you believe that...

Are You Giving with Unspoken Expectations?

The act of giving a gift is truly special. It’s a way to bless someone else with something you’ve spent time, thought, and/or money on—an outward expression of love, care, and appreciation. Giving is about generosity; it’s enriching someone else’s life, not your own....

Moving from Mark 1.0 to Mark 2.0 | Episode 251

We are doing another episode to answer your questions! Last time we did this, a listener asked to hear more about “Jill 1.0”. For this conversation, we have received a question for Mark! Here’s the message that came in via email: Dear Mark, I listen to every episode...