Marriage is the Best
Peter and Becca Schultz discuss marital topics, tell the story of their marriage year-by-year, and interview marriage experts.
Episodes
Jun 23, 2025
Jun 23, 2025
1hr 2 min
Peter sits down with Julie, a wonderful mother, grandmother, social worker, and non-profit CEO. Julie was married for 22 years living together and 6 years separated. Peter and Julie discuss generational observations, early marriage, transitions and support systems, struggles and challenges, stress, chemical dependency, and mental health. She is absolutely lovely, and we hope you enjoy her story!
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.
X account: @marriagebestpod
Email: marriageisthebest@yahoo.com
Leave us a voicemail: 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.
Jun 16, 2025
Jun 16, 2025
7 min
Welcome to the Positive Connection/Interaction Generator. A simple list of things you can do for your spouse in order to increase your positive interactions. Sit back and allow the list to wash over you, creating reminders and insight into how you may pursue your spouse today. WARNING: the P.I.G. may cause stress or feelings of overwhelm if it elicits reminders of things you or your spouse are not doing. Please proceed with caution and instead be encouraged to simply choose 1 thing to pursue your spouse with. Marriage is the best!
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.
X account: @marriagebestpod
Email: marriageisthebest@yahoo.com
Leave us a voicemail: 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.
Jun 9, 2025
Jun 9, 2025
19 min
Peter discusses the importance of rituals of greeting, the 5:1 ratio of positive to negative interactions that are indicative of marital satisfaction and does his usual thing. Check it out and remember to pursue your spouse this week!
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.
X account: @marriagebestpod
Email: marriageisthebest@yahoo.com
Leave us a voicemail: 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.
Jun 2, 2025
Jun 2, 2025
41 min
Peter and Becca discuss their third year of marriage. The third year was fraught with stress, struggle, and overwhelming emotions. It is a story of overcoming, commitment, and many many supportive people coming in to meet us in our moments of need. Thank you to everyone who has ever stepped into those moments for us or in any other marriage. Marriage is the best!
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.
X account: @marriagebestpod
Email: marriageisthebest@yahoo.com
Leave us a voicemail: 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.
May 26, 2025
May 26, 2025
23 min
Peter talks about marriage counseling and a tool that he is enjoying using for couples to improve their communication as well as their intimate knowledge and understanding of one another. It is really fun and you should listen to it and then share it with other people who may, or may not, want to hear it!
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.
X account: @marriagebestpod
Email: marriageisthebest@yahoo.com
Leave us a voicemail: 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.
May 19, 2025
May 19, 2025
37 min
This week Peter discusses some of the challenges within marriage counseling.
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.
X account: @marriagebestpod
Email: marriageisthebest@yahoo.com
Leave us a voicemail: 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.
May 12, 2025
May 12, 2025
36 min
Peter talks about the second sustainable system. How and why do we need to be dating one another! Find out now!
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.
X account: @marriagebestpod
Email: marriageisthebest@yahoo.com
Leave us a voicemail: 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.
May 5, 2025
May 5, 2025
39 min
Have you ever noticed how different you are from your spouse? Peter jumps in and discusses differences and how to approach them in such a way that sustains your marriage!
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.
X account: @marriagebestpod
Email: marriageisthebest@yahoo.com
Leave us a voicemail: 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.
Apr 28, 2025
Apr 28, 2025
28 min
Episode 26, Peter talks through the importance of having fun in your relationship.
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.
X account: @marriagebestpod
Email: marriageisthebest@yahoo.com
Leave us a voicemail: 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.
Apr 21, 2025
Apr 21, 2025
46 min
Peter discusses current cultural ideas surrounding marriage and extra-marital relationships such as non-monogamy, affairs, and hook-up culture. Stay faithful everybody!
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.
X account: @marriagebestpod
Email: marriageisthebest@yahoo.com
Leave us a voicemail: 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.