After the Vows

After the Vows – Parenting

In this episode of After the Vows, Joe and Karen Coffey sit down with Gene and Stacey DiNardo to talk about how parenting complicates marriage—and how couples can stay connected through it. They share funny (and not-so-funny at the time) stories from raising kids, like sleep training gone wrong and skunk encounters, while also reflecting on divided hearts, discipline, and making space for each other. The couples discuss the importance of unity, finding creative ways to carve out time together, and keeping marriage a priority even in the busy parenting years. Their insights are both honest and encouraging for anyone navigating the ups and downs of family life.

After the Vows – Schedules

In this episode of After the Vows, Joe and Karen Coffey sit down with Jimmy and Holly Diakandru to talk about what it’s like to feel like “ships passing in the night” because of mismatched schedules. They share how shift work, kids, and busy seasons created challenges for their marriage — and how intentional communication, honesty, and creativity helped them reconnect. The conversation is full of practical wisdom about finding rhythms that work for your unique family, valuing each other’s roles, and making time to truly see one another.

After the Vows – Careers

In this episode of After the Vows, Joe and Karen Coffey sit down with Josh and Christy Mitchell to talk about how job transitions impact marriage. The Mitchells share stories from their 25 years together, including how they navigated frequent career changes, supported one another through coaching and business ventures, and learned to keep communication central in every transition. They emphasize the importance of serving one another, holding careers loosely, and keeping identity rooted in Christ rather than in work.

After the Vows – Roles and Responsibilities

In this episode of After the Vows, Joe and Karen Coffey sit down with Jimmy and Emily Kozy to talk about roles and responsibilities in marriage. Together, they reflect on how family backgrounds shaped their expectations, how shifting circumstances like work schedules and raising twins required flexibility, and how assumptions can create conflict if not discussed openly. They share personal stories of learning to divide household tasks, growing through unmet expectations, and reframing responsibilities as opportunities to serve one another in love. The conversation highlights that communication and grace are essential for navigating roles in different seasons of marriage.

After the Vows – Infidelity

In this episode of After the Vows, Joe and Karen Coffey sit down with Micah and Jessica Irwin to talk about healing after infidelity. Together, they unpack the pain, deception, and grief that come with broken trust while also pointing to the hope of restoration through humility, honesty, and God’s grace. They share practical wisdom for rebuilding trust, setting healthy patterns, and preventing future brokenness by investing deeply in marriage. The conversation reminds us that even in the deepest wounds, God offers redemption and the possibility of a stronger, more grace-filled marriage than before.