Marriage is the Best

#17 - Family Planning and Marriage

Peter discusses major challenges that face marriages in family planning and how to move through the conversations and difficulties while sustaining your marriage!
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Email: marriageisthebest@yahoo.com
Leave us a voicemail or shoot us a text: 612-361-9615
Gottman TED Talk:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nBN9zG1JNPg&pp=ygUbVW5zb2x2YWJsZSBjb25kbGljdCBnb3R0bWFu
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: 
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0764215507/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, Gottman:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B083JKQPVQ/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It, Stosny
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006NTH4UQ/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Hold Me Tight, Johnson
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B084G9QFZY/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Getting the Love You Want, Hendricks & Hunt
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M8D751C/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
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.

#16- Sustainable System: Nights Away

In order for your marriage to sustain itself not only do you need 20 minutes of day to day updating conversations. Not only do you need to date one another regularly. But you also need nights away to pour into one another and be full in your relationship. Enjoy! Take it slow. Do what you can!
X account: @marriagebestpod
Email: marriageisthebest@yahoo.com
Leave us a voicemail or shoot us a text: 612-361-9615
Gottman TED Talk:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nBN9zG1JNPg&pp=ygUbVW5zb2x2YWJsZSBjb25kbGljdCBnb3R0bWFu
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: 
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0764215507/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, Gottman:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B083JKQPVQ/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It, Stosny
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006NTH4UQ/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Hold Me Tight, Johnson
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B084G9QFZY/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Getting the Love You Want, Hendricks & Hunt
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M8D751C/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
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.

#15 - Fondness and Admiration: Like Your Partner

Liking your partner is so important. Sustaining your marriage also calls for keeping your fondness and admiration for them healthy and happy. Making everyday gestures toward your partner to appreciate them, who they are, and what they do. Peter also talks about how he and Becca are very fond of each other... Enjoy!
X account: @marriagebestpod
Email: marriageisthebest@yahoo.com
Leave us a voicemail or shoot us a text: 612-361-9615
Gottman TED Talk:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nBN9zG1JNPg&pp=ygUbVW5zb2x2YWJsZSBjb25kbGljdCBnb3R0bWFu
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: 
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0764215507/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, Gottman:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B083JKQPVQ/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It, Stosny
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006NTH4UQ/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Hold Me Tight, Johnson
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B084G9QFZY/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Getting the Love You Want, Hendricks & Hunt
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M8D751C/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
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.

#14 - Shame and Fear Cycles

Peter discusses how the different parts of the marriage carry different vulnerabilities. Men are vulnerable to shame and inadequacy and women are vulnerable to fear and isolation. Let us not leave our spouse's in their vulnerable places. If you are struggling in any of these areas feel free to reach out.
X account: @marriagebestpod
Email: marriageisthebest@yahoo.com
Leave us a voicemail or shoot us a text: 612-361-9615
Gottman TED Talk:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nBN9zG1JNPg&pp=ygUbVW5zb2x2YWJsZSBjb25kbGljdCBnb3R0bWFu
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: 
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0764215507/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, Gottman:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B083JKQPVQ/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It, Stosny
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006NTH4UQ/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Hold Me Tight, Johnson
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B084G9QFZY/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Getting the Love You Want, Hendricks & Hunt
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M8D751C/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
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.

#13 - 1000 Conflicts

It can take 1000 different conversations to bring your marriage to a point of feeling deeply connected and satisfied. Entering into these conversations can be scary and intimidating but it is totally worth it! Check it out!
X account: @marriagebestpod
Email: marriageisthebest@yahoo.com
Leave us a voicemail or shoot us a text: 612-361-9615
Gottman TED Talk:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nBN9zG1JNPg&pp=ygUbVW5zb2x2YWJsZSBjb25kbGljdCBnb3R0bWFu
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: 
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0764215507/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, Gottman:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B083JKQPVQ/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It, Stosny
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006NTH4UQ/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Hold Me Tight, Johnson
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B084G9QFZY/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Getting the Love You Want, Hendricks & Hunt
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M8D751C/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
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.

#12 - Year Two!

Peter and Becca are back at it again discussing their second year of their marriage. They discuss how they moved through the stress and pressures of the second year, two kids, financial stress, mental health, and learning to marriage together. Enjoy!
X account: @marriagebestpod
Email: marriageisthebest@yahoo.com
Leave us a voicemail or shoot us a text: 612-361-9615
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: 
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0764215507/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, Gottman:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B083JKQPVQ/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It, Stosny
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006NTH4UQ/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Hold Me Tight, Johnson
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B084G9QFZY/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Getting the Love You Want, Hendricks & Hunt
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M8D751C/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
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.

#11 - Marriage and Finances Part 1

Peter breaks down his and Becca's financial story for the first 5.5 years of their marriage. Divorce rates are greatly increased when financial stress sticks in the marriage. Getting on the same page and staying on the same will pay you back many times over. The Dave Ramsey Show was not a sponsor of this episode even though they take a huge part of the credit for the system that was worked throughout our marriage. Thanks Dave. Enjoy!
X account: @marriagebestpod
Email: marriageisthebest@yahoo.com
Leave us a voicemail or shoot us a text: 612-361-9615
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: 
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0764215507/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, Gottman:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B083JKQPVQ/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It, Stosny
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006NTH4UQ/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Hold Me Tight, Johnson
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B084G9QFZY/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Getting the Love You Want, Hendricks & Hunt
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M8D751C/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
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.

#10 - 20 Minutes to Save Your Marriage

Peter discusses establishing the rhythm of spending 20 minutes communicating and connecting with your spouse every day. Peter talks about making the 20 minutes your own and common problems faced by couples when attempting to establish the rhythm.
X account: @marriagebestpod
Email: marriageisthebest@yahoo.com
Leave us a voicemail or shoot us a text: 612-361-9615
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
Resources:
Preparing for Marriage, Rainey: 
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0764215507/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, Gottman:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B083JKQPVQ/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It, Stosny
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006NTH4UQ/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Hold Me Tight, Johnson
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B084G9QFZY/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Getting the Love You Want, Hendricks & Hunt
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M8D751C/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
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.

#9 - Year in Review MITB 2024

Peter discusses the first year of making the podcast in a special bonus Thursday edition of MITB. You'll hear about the fabled missing 4 episodes of the podcast, where Becca has been for this last month, the plans for MITB in 2025, and a huge thanks for all of you who have taken the time to engage with the podcast. Happy New Year!
X account: @marriagebestpod
Email: marriageisthebest@yahoo.com
Leave us a voicemail or shoot us a text: 612-361-9615
Resources:
Preparing for Marriage, Rainey: 
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0764215507/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, Gottman:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B083JKQPVQ/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It, Stosny
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006NTH4UQ/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Hold Me Tight, Johnson
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B084G9QFZY/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Getting the Love You Want, Hendricks & Hunt
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M8D751C/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Counseling Resource (East and South Metro MN and telehealth): https://counselingcare.us
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.

#8 - Rev. Eric Lashbrook: Marriage, The Bible, Submission, and Sustainability

Peter and Pastor Lashbrook discuss marriage, the Bible, submission, and sustainability in marriage. Pastor Lashbrook has been married for 17 years and has been serving in student ministries for the last 13 years. 
X account: @marriagebestpod
Email: marriageisthebest@yahoo.com
Leave us a voicemail: 612-361-9615
Resources:
Preparing for Marriage, Rainey: 
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0764215507/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, Gottman:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B083JKQPVQ/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It, Stosny
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006NTH4UQ/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Hold Me Tight, Johnson
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B084G9QFZY/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Getting the Love You Want, Hendricks & Hunt
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M8D751C/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Counseling Resource (East and South Metro MN and telehealth): https://counselingcare.us
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.