Marriage is the Best

#44 - 85% of Affairs Start at Work

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! 
Trust, Henry Cloud
The Love Prescription, Gottman 
Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Humans
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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.

#43 - Josh Reflections, Integrity, and Culture

Peter discusses Integrity in marriage. What it may look like to bring out the difficult things inside of us in order to build intimacy in our marital connections. We also added a new section which is marriage and culture where we are discussing things we find on social media platforms that relate to marriage. 
Trust, Henry Cloud
The Love Prescription, Gottman 
Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Humans
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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: 
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.

#42 - Josh: Beginnings, Commitment, Brokenness, and Reflection

Peter sits down with Josh to tell the story of his first marriage. They explore the beginning stages of early marriage, the journey to a great explosion, and picking up the pieces in this first chapter of another marriage story. More to come and we hope you enjoy!
The Love Prescription, Gottman 
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0143136631/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Humans
http://www.amazon.com/dp/080241835X/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
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Gottman TED Talk:
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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: 
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.

#41 - Hard Mode Pt 2

Peter thought too much about the last episode and how it did not give hard mode in marriage as much justice as it so obviously deserves. Therefore, Peter has done it again in part 2, talking about responsibility and addressing difficult things that affect each individual in the marriage. We hope you enjoy! 
The Love Prescription, Gottman 
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0143136631/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Humans
http://www.amazon.com/dp/080241835X/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
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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.

#40 - Marriage on Hard Mode

Peter discusses how feeling disconnected, stressed, overwhelmed, or struggling in your mental health creates a difficult environment to engage in and enjoy your marriage. Peter talks about how managing connection before conflict and seeking help for stress management and mental health can take your marriage off of Hard Mode and into a healthier more manageable place!
The Love Prescription, Gottman 
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0143136631/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Humans
http://www.amazon.com/dp/080241835X/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Leave a 5* review and help us destroy the Gottman's podcast. 
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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.

#39 - Superman and Lois Lane (2025)

Peter breaks down his thoughts on Superman's relationship with Lois Lane in the most recent adaptation directed by James Gunn. Overall, Peter loved the movie but there were a few notes in the relationship dynamics that suffered due to a misunderstanding of how healthy relationships develop. Check out this version of the Peter rant. We hope you enjoy. 
The Love Prescription, Gottman 
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0143136631/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Humans
http://www.amazon.com/dp/080241835X/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Leave a 5* review and help us destroy the Gottman's podcast. 
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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.

#38 - Year Four!

Becca is back! Peter and Becca discuss the fourth year of their marriage. Stress, struggle, dating, parenting, and finances. Enjoy!
The Love Prescription, Gottman 
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0143136631/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Humans
http://www.amazon.com/dp/080241835X/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
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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.

#37 - The Changes We've Made

Peter discusses the impact of his marital relationship, how he has seen his spouse change him in positive ways, and the struggle against wanting to change your partner. 
The Love Prescription, Gottman 
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0143136631/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Humans
http://www.amazon.com/dp/080241835X/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Leave a 5* review and help us destroy the Gottman's podcast. 
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Gottman TED Talk:
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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: 
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.

#36 - How to Change Your Spouse!

Ever wondered how to quickly and easily change your spouse? 
Articles involved in the making of this episode: 
Keys to Happier Marriage Include Not Demanding Change From Your Spouse, Psychologists Say
https://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/Keys-to-Happier-Marriage-Include-652
 
Andrew Christensen Neil S. Jacobson Reconcilable Differences
https://a.co/d/h9iAFv6
 
When Men Batter Women, Gottman
https://a.co/d/bJLDgl
 
How to change your husband in four easy
stepshttps://www.favoritefamilies.com/how-to-change-your-husband-in-4-simple-steps/
Loveatfirstfight.com Bruce Muzik
https://www.loveatfirstfight.com/relationship-advice/communication-skills/how-to-get-your-spouse-change/
 
Very well mind.com
How Much Should You Try to Change Your Spouse or Partner?
 
7 Step Process if You Want to Influence Your Spouse to Change 
https://www.couplesinstitute.com/7-step-process-if-you-want-to-influence-your-spouse-to-change-tx/?srsltid=AfmBOoozjGJKPhgvfRQawRhUlKF4ySLkBXHtWaGj_YDjr4HDAZ9g7U9q
 
Focus on the family Mike Becthle
The Love Prescription, Gottman 
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0143136631/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Humans
http://www.amazon.com/dp/080241835X/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Leave a 5* review and help us destroy the Gottman's podcast. 
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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.

#35 - Interview Reflection: Julie

Peter discusses insight and observations from the most recent interview with Julie. Peter discusses: beginnings, support systems, and overspiritualization. 
The Love Prescription, Gottman 
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0143136631/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Humans
http://www.amazon.com/dp/080241835X/ref=nosim?tag=marriageisthe-20
Leave a 5* review and help us destroy the Gottman's podcast. 
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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.