We're back! It's been over eight months since we recorded our Red Truck Marriage podcast, and it feels great to finally connect with our audience!

Today, we tell the story of how we navigated the personal struggle that kept us away during this time. Some days we didn't do so well, and others were marked by amazing spiritual, emotional, and relational growth.

The truth is that all marriages will face hardship. In fact, without life's difficulties, it is impossible to grow! Our hope is that you hear in our story all that we learned and are encouraged to "fight the good fight" when things don't go as planned.

Walking with you is a true honor as we all pursue God's Best in marriage!

So let's get started!

Welcome to our 5th of 6 episodes discussing what we believe are the Top 6 Topics Couples Argue About in Marriage. Today we discuss the issue of Power and Control in Marriage.

**We want to be clear that this episode is not about physical, verbal, or emotional abuse. If physical, verbal, or emotional abuse occurs in your marriage, we want you to take action by getting help. Reach out to us at www.impactingpeople.com or click the help link below. It is never okay to be physically or emotionally abused by your spouse.**

In today's episode, we discuss how an unequal distribution of power and control in marriage can destroy true intimacy and what couples can do about it. We also discuss how misguided rules can distract from our Creator's call to "Clothe ourselves with a LOVE that binds us together."

We believe this episode will help you navigate in such a way that your "voice" is heard and respected by each other, even when there are different points of view!

So let's get started!

But first, as discussed on the podcast...

Here's the link to our free eBook: Our Top 5 Tips to Improve Communication Now!

Physical & Emotional Abuse Help link

Welcome to our 4th of 6 episodes discussing what we believe are the Top 6 Topics Couples Argue About in Marriage. Today we discuss How To Manage Household Responsibilities in your marriage.

We have found that many spouses experience frustration and even anger over what they believe is an unfair distribution of household responsibilities. Let's face it; most people are exhausted at the end of their workdays, yet the tasks continue into the evening and on weekends. So how do couples navigate this reality without thinking someone in the marriage is not pulling their weight or, worse yet, disinterested in equal responsibility?

We believe this episode will help you navigate conversations about shared household responsibilities and devise a game plan to make your marriage feel more like a partnership. Chances are you both want the same thing... a sense of connection where everyone feels appreciated, respected, and equally responsible for the important but mundane tasks at home.

So let's get started!

But first, as discussed on the podcast...

Here's the link to our free eBook: Our Top 5 Tips to Improve Communication Now!

Welcome to our third of 6 episodes discussing what we believe are the Top 6 Topics Couples Argue About in Marriage. Today we discuss How To Talk About the Frequency & Quality of Sex in your marriage.

So have you ever wondered why emotions can escalate when talking about the frequency and quality of sex in your marriage? Today we discuss the answer to that question, and so much more! We discuss some of the differences between you and your spouse when it comes to sex drive and some of the things that fuel sexual energy.

We believe this episode will help you navigate conversations about physical intimacy in a way that leads to emotional connection instead of conflict. Be inspired as you listen! Chances are you both desire the same thing... to be spiritually, emotionally, and physically connected!

So let's get started!

But first, as discussed on the podcast...

Here's the link to our free eBook: Our Top 5 Tips to Improve Communication Now!

So we decided to take a quick detour from our series the 6 Topics Couples Argue About in Marriage. Instead, we are discussing our story of struggle as we bring in the New Year, and how we are trying to navigate one day at a time.

We believe it is fitting to commit this first RTM episode of the New Year to a topic that every couple can relate to... hardship. All couples are faced with the decision to either allow "life struggle" to create a divide or cultivate a deeper connection.

In today's episode, we talk about actions we are taking to grow our marriage amid our current struggles. Our choice to be intentional about these actions is serving us well (most days). Although we continue to feel the heat of the current "fire" we are walking through, our hearts continue to grow closer. How is that possible? Come and see!

So let's get started!

But first, as promised on the podcast...

Here's the link to our free eBook: Our Top 5 Tips to Improve Communication Now!

and to Stuart's website to learn more about The Notebook Meeting.

Welcome to our second of 6 episodes discussing what we believe are the 6 Topics Couples Argue About in Marriage. Today we talk about How Couples Can Manage Disagreement in Parenting.

So have you ever wondered why parenting can be such a "hot-button" topic in marriage? Today we discuss the answer to that question, and so much more! We offer sound suggestions on how to lower the temperature when conflict arises over how to best parent your children. We also name a few of the non-negotiables for effective parenting.

We believe this episode will help you navigate toward a true partnership as you lead your children. Be inspired as you listen! Chances are you both desire the same thing... for your children to be the best versions of themselves! The question is, how do you "parent" from the same page?

So let's get started!

But first, as promised on the podcast...

Here's the link to our free eBook: Our Top 5 Tips to Improve Communication Now!

Welcome to our first episode discussing what we believe are the 6 Topics Couples Argue About in Marriage. The first topic we cover today is: How to Respond to the Lack of Attention and Affection in Marriage.

So have you ever had feelings of anger, hurt, frustration, and loneliness when your spouse seemed unwilling or unable to give you attention and affection? Have there been times when you even resorted to begging for your spouse's attention and affection? When experiencing a lack of affection, many couples get stuck in conflict and isolation because they don't know how to name and talk about their feelings without blaming the other.

We believe this episode will help you navigate towards a more fulfilling and deeper connection with your spouse and ultimately reduce the conflict that leaves you exhausted and alone.

So let's get started!

But first, as promised...

Here's the link to our free eBook: Our Top 5 Tips to Improve Communication Now!

Are you like many couples who long to put an end to constant arguing? In marriage, we ALL face the daily challenge of preventing conversations from turning into conflict. When we allow conflict to become a daily occurrence, we develop destructive communication habits that can impact the entire family.

Today we talk about how to replace those destructive communication habits with proven tools that can produce more peace, respect, and connection in your marriage. We also discuss the two motivating forces that bring about real change in behavior. If you are interested in changing daily arguments into healthy conversations and stopping the negative habits of emotional escalation and relational disconnect, this episode is for you! We know you will get a ton of hope and encouragement by joining us today.

It is a true honor to walk with you as we all pursue God's Best in marriage!

So let's get started!

Below is the link to the RDRRS research mentioned in the episode.