FamilyLife New Zealand Podcast

We know it takes two at the Weekend to Remember [https://www.familylife.nz/events/weekend-to-remember/]. We also know you’re looking for a stronger, more connected relationship. Maybe you’re wondering, “How do I talk to my spouse about a Weekend to Remember?” You don’t have to go it alone. Grab our free download, How To Suggest to Your Spouse the Weekend You Both Need [https://www.familylife.nz/events/weekend-to-remember/how-can-i-get-my-spouse-to-a-weekend-to-remember/]. We’ve seen it all. Maybe your spouse doesn’t think they’re the conference type. Maybe you’re not sure how you’ll pay for the weekend or find childcare. Or maybe you’re not sure your marriage will make it through the weekend. No matter your situation, we’ll prep you with practical tips, conversation starters, and encouragement to ask for what you hope for. Find out more about building together here:  https://www.familylife.nz/donate/bricks/ [https://www.familylife.nz/donate/bricks/] For more info about FamilyLife NZ go to: familylife.nz [https://familylife.nz/] To register for an event: familylife.nz/events [https://familylife.nz/events/] For more resources from FamilyLife NZ, listen to our podcast: familylife.nz/podcast [https://familylife.nz/podcast/] For more Digital Marriage Resources: familylife.nz/digital-resources [https://familylife.nz/digital-resources] For Date Night ideas: familylife.nz/datenights [https://familylife.nz/datenights] To partner with FamilyLife NZ go to: familylife.nz/donate [https://familylife.nz/donate]

What separates happy marriages from miserable ones? Surprisingly, it’s not healthy communication. It’s not conflict resolution skills. It’s actually the size of the marriage’s joy gap. In today’s conversation, we discuss how joy—not just communication—can transform your marriage, practical habits to deepen your connection, and why emotional resilience is key to lasting love. Whether your marriage is thriving or struggling, this conversation offers powerful insights. Watch this on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsgPgcpKMS8 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsgPgcpKMS8] Find out more about building together here:  https://www.familylife.nz/donate/bricks/ [https://www.familylife.nz/donate/bricks/] For more info about FamilyLife NZ go to: familylife.nz [https://familylife.nz/] To register for an event: familylife.nz/events [https://familylife.nz/events/] For more resources from FamilyLife NZ, listen to our podcast: familylife.nz/podcast [https://familylife.nz/podcast/] For more Digital Marriage Resources: familylife.nz/digital-resources [https://familylife.nz/digital-resources] For Date Night ideas: familylife.nz/datenights [https://familylife.nz/datenights] To partner with FamilyLife NZ go to: familylife.nz/donate [https://familylife.nz/donate]

Letting go of our ability to control the outcome isn’t easy, it requires trust. When we surrender our control to Jesus and yield to His will for our lives and marriages it can feel like a scary place, but ultimately the fruit will be much better than anything we can produce in our own strength. In today’s conversation, we talk about the journey of giving up control of our lives and each other in marriage as we choose surrender instead. This surrender is not to our spouse, but rather to the Lord - which will in response cause us to act more humbly towards each other in our marriage. Find out more about building together here:  https://www.familylife.nz/donate/bricks/ [https://www.familylife.nz/donate/bricks/] Watch this on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wwK8Z4fZKF0 For more info about FamilyLife NZ go to: familylife.nz [https://familylife.nz/] To register for an event: familylife.nz/events [https://familylife.nz/events/] For more resources from FamilyLife NZ, listen to our podcast: familylife.nz/podcast [https://familylife.nz/podcast/] For more Digital Marriage Resources: familylife.nz/digital-resources [https://familylife.nz/digital-resources] For Date Night ideas: familylife.nz/datenights [https://familylife.nz/datenights] To partner with FamilyLife NZ go to: familylife.nz/donate [https://familylife.nz/donate]

Rather than approaching our marriage in the same way we shop for deals and money-back guarantees around boxing day, what if we approached it more like an Olympic athlete approaches their training routine?   Today’s conversation is part of our Bricks and Hammer series and we’re talking about how a 50/50 mindset will bring destruction to our marriage whilst taking an “all-in” approach will help us build a strong and lasting relationship. Find out more about building together here:  https://www.familylife.nz/donate/bricks/ [https://www.familylife.nz/donate/bricks/] Watch this on YouTube: https://youtu.be/M6orIHrCgpA For more info about FamilyLife NZ go to: familylife.nz [https://familylife.nz/] To register for an event: familylife.nz/events [https://familylife.nz/events/] For more resources from FamilyLife NZ, listen to our podcast: familylife.nz/podcast [https://familylife.nz/podcast/] For more Digital Marriage Resources: familylife.nz/digital-resources [https://familylife.nz/digital-resources] For Date Night ideas: familylife.nz/datenights [https://familylife.nz/datenights] To partner with FamilyLife NZ go to: familylife.nz/donate [https://familylife.nz/donate]

Marriage Week is an opportunity for people to be reminded about the importance of marriage, why it matters, and what you can do to strengthen your marriage relationship. Today’s discussion is part of a 2 part discussion we had before and during marriage week this year - we talked about the importance of investing in your marriage and discussed some tools that we have available to help you on the journey. Watch this on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ii716TRQbuk Find out more about building together here:  https://www.familylife.nz/donate/bricks/ [https://www.familylife.nz/donate/bricks/] For more info about FamilyLife NZ go to: familylife.nz [https://familylife.nz/] To register for an event: familylife.nz/events [https://familylife.nz/events/] For more resources from FamilyLife NZ, listen to our podcast: familylife.nz/podcast [https://familylife.nz/podcast/] For more Digital Marriage Resources: familylife.nz/digital-resources [https://familylife.nz/digital-resources] For Date Night ideas: familylife.nz/datenights [https://familylife.nz/datenights] To partner with FamilyLife NZ go to: familylife.nz/donate [https://familylife.nz/donate]