Peter discusses five foundational beliefs that those who are not yet married may want to consider as they journey through dating, singleness, or early marriage. Friendship, commitment and struggle all make marriage beautiful in different ways. Thanks for listening!

The following songs were used briefly for enhancing our discussion:

•“I Do” by Colbie Caillat — © 2011 Universal Republic

•“The Trouble with Love Is” by Kelly Clarkson — © 2003 BMG

•“We Belong Together” by Mariah Carey — © 2005 Island Def Jam

•“If I Ain’t Got You” by Alicia Keys — © 2004 J Records

All clips used to enhance discussion about marriage; rights remain with the respective artists and labels.

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Parenting Great Kids with Dr Meg Meeker: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DXzVlmAHrYcvClM42E0C7?si=_2yZt3fFRMKUuxbO9-ku6w

The Ramsey Show:

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Resources:

Preparing for Marriage, Rainey:

7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, Gottman:

How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It, Stosny

Hold Me Tight, Johnson

Getting the Love You Want, Hendricks & Hunt

If your marriage is in trouble, please reach out to a qualified professional in your area. If you or someone you know is in an abusive marriage, please reach out to the national hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788. Marriage is the Best but it can also be unsafe and if you or a loved one are unsafe reaching out for help can be the first step toward healing. God bless.

Peter discusses the importance and difficulty of marriage and friendship. Peter talks about all sorts of different kinds of relationship that exist outside of our marriages.

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Resources: Counseling Resource (East and South Metro MN and telehealth): https://counselingcare.us

Parenting Great Kids with Dr Meg Meeker: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DXzVlmAHrYcvClM42E0C7?si=_2yZt3fFRMKUuxbO9-ku6w

The Ramsey Show:

https://open.spotify.com/show/5exfRPDNCBHmntEkJrlLmX?si=c3210281b47a4500

Resources:

Preparing for Marriage, Rainey:

7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, Gottman:

How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It, Stosny

Hold Me Tight, Johnson

Getting the Love You Want, Hendricks & Hunt

If your marriage is in trouble, please reach out to a qualified professional in your area. If you or someone you know is in an abusive marriage, please reach out to the national hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788. Marriage is the Best but it can also be unsafe and if you or a loved one are unsafe reaching out for help can be the first step toward healing. God bless.

Peter discusses the SHUKA model (Seen, Heard, Understood, Known, Accepted/Appreciated) for emotional intimacy. Answering questions regarding how one creates and maintains emotional intimacy across time in order to sustain the marital connection forever. Thank you to Def for a little help with the episode.

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Resources: Counseling Resource (East and South Metro MN and telehealth): https://counselingcare.us

Parenting Great Kids with Dr Meg Meeker: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DXzVlmAHrYcvClM42E0C7?si=_2yZt3fFRMKUuxbO9-ku6w

The Ramsey Show:

https://open.spotify.com/show/5exfRPDNCBHmntEkJrlLmX?si=c3210281b47a4500

Resources:

Preparing for Marriage, Rainey:

7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, Gottman:

How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It, Stosny

Hold Me Tight, Johnson

Getting the Love You Want, Hendricks & Hunt

If your marriage is in trouble, please reach out to a qualified professional in your area. If you or someone you know is in an abusive marriage, please reach out to the national hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788. Marriage is the Best but it can also be unsafe and if you or a loved one are unsafe reaching out for help can be the first step toward healing. God bless.

Marriage requires a lot of us and we benefit from sacrificing our time, our desires, and parts of ourselves in order for it to thrive.

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Resources: Counseling Resource (East and South Metro MN and telehealth): https://counselingcare.us

Parenting Great Kids with Dr Meg Meeker: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DXzVlmAHrYcvClM42E0C7?si=_2yZt3fFRMKUuxbO9-ku6w

The Ramsey Show:

https://open.spotify.com/show/5exfRPDNCBHmntEkJrlLmX?si=c3210281b47a4500

Resources:

Preparing for Marriage, Rainey:

7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, Gottman:

How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It, Stosny

Hold Me Tight, Johnson

Getting the Love You Want, Hendricks & Hunt

If your marriage is in trouble, please reach out to a qualified professional in your area. If you or someone you know is in an abusive marriage, please reach out to the national hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788. Marriage is the Best but it can also be unsafe and if you or a loved one are unsafe reaching out for help can be the first step toward healing. God bless.

All things conflict!

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Resources: Counseling Resource (East and South Metro MN and telehealth): https://counselingcare.us

Parenting Great Kids with Dr Meg Meeker: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DXzVlmAHrYcvClM42E0C7?si=_2yZt3fFRMKUuxbO9-ku6w

The Ramsey Show:

https://open.spotify.com/show/5exfRPDNCBHmntEkJrlLmX?si=c3210281b47a4500

Resources:

Preparing for Marriage, Rainey:

7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, Gottman:

How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It, Stosny

Hold Me Tight, Johnson

Getting the Love You Want, Hendricks & Hunt

If your marriage is in trouble, please reach out to a qualified professional in your area. If you or someone you know is in an abusive marriage, please reach out to the national hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788. Marriage is the Best but it can also be unsafe and if you or a loved one are unsafe reaching out for help can be the first step toward healing. God bless.

It has been a heavy week in the world. Tragedy is a part of life and therefore it is a part of marriage. How we move through tragedy is directly linked to the strength, effort, and priority with put in our marriage. God bless.

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Resources: Counseling Resource (East and South Metro MN and telehealth): https://counselingcare.us

Parenting Great Kids with Dr Meg Meeker: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DXzVlmAHrYcvClM42E0C7?si=_2yZt3fFRMKUuxbO9-ku6w

The Ramsey Show:

https://open.spotify.com/show/5exfRPDNCBHmntEkJrlLmX?si=c3210281b47a4500

Resources:

Preparing for Marriage, Rainey:

7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, Gottman:

How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It, Stosny

Hold Me Tight, Johnson

Getting the Love You Want, Hendricks & Hunt

If your marriage is in trouble, please reach out to a qualified professional in your area. If you or someone you know is in an abusive marriage, please reach out to the national hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788. Marriage is the Best but it can also be unsafe and if you or a loved one are unsafe reaching out for help can be the first step toward healing. God bless.

Peter discusses marriage counseling and attempting to find balance between couples in order to build up a healthy working relationship. Peter identifies the lack of balance in a lot of marital content that undermines marriages moving toward health.

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Resources: Counseling Resource (East and South Metro MN and telehealth): https://counselingcare.us

Parenting Great Kids with Dr Meg Meeker: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DXzVlmAHrYcvClM42E0C7?si=_2yZt3fFRMKUuxbO9-ku6w

The Ramsey Show:

https://open.spotify.com/show/5exfRPDNCBHmntEkJrlLmX?si=c3210281b47a4500

Resources:

Preparing for Marriage, Rainey:

7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, Gottman:

How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It, Stosny

Hold Me Tight, Johnson

Getting the Love You Want, Hendricks & Hunt

If your marriage is in trouble, please reach out to a qualified professional in your area. If you or someone you know is in an abusive marriage, please reach out to the national hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788. Marriage is the Best but it can also be unsafe and if you or a loved one are unsafe reaching out for help can be the first step toward healing. God bless.

Peter and Becca recently ran across a statistic regarding marriage and affairs. Apparently, 85% of affairs start in the work place. We found the statistic presented on Facebook through reels and thought it would be interesting to discuss. Enjoy!

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Resources: Counseling Resource (East and South Metro MN and telehealth): https://counselingcare.us

Parenting Great Kids with Dr Meg Meeker: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DXzVlmAHrYcvClM42E0C7?si=_2yZt3fFRMKUuxbO9-ku6w

The Ramsey Show:

https://open.spotify.com/show/5exfRPDNCBHmntEkJrlLmX?si=c3210281b47a4500

Resources:

Preparing for Marriage, Rainey:

7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, Gottman:

How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It, Stosny

Hold Me Tight, Johnson

Getting the Love You Want, Hendricks & Hunt

If your marriage is in trouble, please reach out to a qualified professional in your area. If you or someone you know is in an abusive marriage, please reach out to the national hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788. Marriage is the Best but it can also be unsafe and if you or a loved one are unsafe reaching out for help can be the first step toward healing. God bless.