This episode of Feathered in Grace & Armor is packed with wisdom, humor, and real talk as Chadd & Gina welcome author, coach, and podcast host Monica Tanner. Monica joins the conversation to unpack the message behind her new book, Bad Marriage Advice, where she flips one of the most common clichés on its head: instead of “Happy wife, happy life,” she makes the case for a healthier truth — “Happy spouse, happy house.”

Monica shares how the book began as a heartfelt note to her oldest son as he prepared for marriage, and why love alone isn’t enough — marriage requires skills, intentional effort, and practice. The conversation explores how learning your partner’s love language, understanding emotional drivers like the Primal Question, and building real relationship habits can transform a marriage.

They also talk about Monica’s podcast, including her recent conversation with Gary Chapman about his new book, The Love Language That Matters Most, and how those insights apply to couples at every stage. Monica reflects on her son’s reaction to receiving a book written just for him and his bride — and she reveals what she calls the “cheat code” of marriage advice, so be sure to listen all the way to the end.

To learn more about Monica Tanner and her work, visit:
👉 https://www.monicatanner.com/

And we’ll just say this — Monica is absolutely TED Talk ready this year.

This episode is a refreshing reminder that strong marriages aren’t accidental… they’re built with intention, skill, and heart.

This episode of Feathered in Grace & Armor is truly a potluck—a little bit of everything that reflects what life looks like in our second act.

Chadd & Gina share an update on the family compound addition, including finding a builder to help bring the vision to life. Gina also opens up about being under the weather the past couple of weeks and the reminder that slowing down is sometimes part of the journey.

The heart of this episode centers around community—why surrounding yourself with people who lift you up matters so much. They talk about taking intentional steps to get more connected at church, stepping into service, and joining men’s and women’s groups at Grace Family Church. Gina also shares her excitement about becoming a co-leader in a women’s group, leaning into purpose and connection.

To top it off, they introduce a special Primal Question Valentine’s Reset for Couples—a guided Zoom experience designed to strengthen communication and connection.

💌 Cost: $49.99
📧 Register: GinaMichaelCoaching@gmail.com

🗓 Available sessions:
• Feb 14 – Morning session
• Feb 26 – 7–8 PM
• March 2 – 7–8 PM

This episode is about growth, faith, service, and doing life together—with honesty, humor, and heart.

In this honest and eye-opening episode of Feathered in Grace & Armor, Chadd & Gina dive into a topic that affects almost every relationship today—being offended. From feeling hurt by a spouse to feeling ignored when your kids don’t call, text back, or listen the way we expect, they unpack how easily offense can creep into marriages and families in today’s culture.

They also touch on the power of understanding your Primal Question, and how knowing your emotional drivers can change the way you hear—and react to—others. With authenticity and vulnerability, they talk about why hard conversations are necessary in a healthy marriage. Communicating your needs clearly is not wrong—and if someone chooses to be offended by honesty, that’s something they have to work through.

One truth they reinforce—echoing wisdom from their recent conversation with Dr. Lee—is simple but powerful:
👉 Marriages take effort. Daily, intentional effort.

This episode is raw, relatable, and a reminder that strong relationships aren’t built on avoiding conflict—but on working through it with grace, honesty, and commitment.

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🙏 If you need support, guidance, or coaching, schedule a consultation with Gina at GinaMichaelCoaching.com.

Because real love isn’t perfect—it’s intentional.