Have you ever had a simple conversation suddenly turn into defensiveness, shutting down, walking away, or a full-blown argument?

Maybe you've been feeling unheard or unseen for a long time or maybe your spouse says you’re “too sensitive" or it seems like every explanation you give seems to make things worse, not better.

Most couples aren’t “bad at communicating.”
They’re just missing one essential skill that creates safety in every hard conversation: validation.

In this episode, we’re unpacking the top 5 ways to validate your spouse and how these simple shifts can completely change the emotional climate in your marriage.

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You love your family. You want peace, but every time your in-laws overstep, you feel that knot in your stomach tighten.

You start wondering, "How do I honor parents without betraying my spouse? How do we draw lines without a blow up?"

This episode is for every couple caught in that tension. We unpack what healthy boundaries look like with in-laws, why it’s so hard to set them (especially when guilt or fear of rejection is involved), and how to communicate them wisely.

You’ll learn how to protect and prioritize your marriage, without dishonoring your parents or creating unnecessary conflict.

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You did the “right” thing. You waited. You honored God, you went into marriage believing that obedience would lead to awesome intimacy. But now, after months or years, you’re realizing that sex can still be complicated, confusing, or even painful.

In this honest episode, we dig into why sexual connection isn’t always automatic, even when a couple has honored God with purity before marriage. We explore the physical, emotional barriers that can show up and how God can use even this struggle to bring deeper unity and healing between husband and wife.

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Ready for more connection and healing in your marriage? Start our Healing Your Marriage Course

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