The Marriage Huddle

Ep. 22 – Counselors in the Huddle: Kevin DeKam, Matt Kenney, Stephanie TeSlaa

In our third episode with Counselors in the Huddle, we welcome Matt Kenney and Kevin DeKam for a practical conversation on how technology can subtly shape marriage over time. They explore how easy habits, constant accessibility, and cultural normalcy can create distance in relationships without couples even realizing it. The conversation also briefly touches on how alcohol can shape patterns of connection and disconnection in marriage. This episode offers grounded insight into recognizing drift early and making intentional choices to protect intimacy and connection.

Ep. 21 – Grandparenting with Purpose ft. Steve Ippel, Kathy Ippel, & Stephanie TeSlaa

In this episode of The Marriage Huddle, we sit down with Steve and Kathy Ippel who have embraced grandparenting as a meaningful mission—intentionally investing in the next generation with purpose and faith. They share how this calling has shaped their marriage, the practical ways they pour into their grandchildren, and the wisdom they’ve gained through the years. This conversation offers encouragement for both grandparents and young families, highlighting the beauty of legacy, unity, and living with generational impact in mind.

Ep. 20 – When Building a Family Doesn't Come Easily ft. Jake Loomans, Abby Loomans, and Stephanie TeSlaa

In this episode, we hear from Jake and Abby Loomans, who have walked through infertility, miscarriage, and additional medical challenges along the way. They share the realities of grief and the weight it can bring into a marriage. As they open up about their journey, we talk about how suffering shapes connection, the importance of walking through grief together, and the hope that can be found in the Lord even when outcomes are uncertain.

Ep. 19 – The Wife’s Role: Joyful Partnership ft. Stephanie TeSlaa, Anne Jansen, Renee Kenney, & Susan Wilkins

This week the microphones are in the hands of the women. Stephanie TeSlaa, Ann Jansen, Renee Kenney, and Susan Wilkins reflect on what it means to be a wife through the lens of ezer kenegdo—helper, encourager, challenger, and partner. Through honest stories of self-sufficiency, unmet expectations, and learning to trust God’s design, they unpack joyful partnership, biblical submission, and vertical alignment with the Lord. With wisdom shaped by many seasons of marriage, they share how God uses struggle, surrender, and grace to form wives who fight for their husbands, bring life with their words, and grow in deeper companionship together.

Ep. 18 – The Husband’s Role: A Mic Takeover ft. Matt Kenney, Mark TeSlaa, Ron Jansen, & David Wilkins

This week the microphones are in the hands of the men. Matt Kenney, Mark TeSlaa, Ron Jansen, and David Wilkins reflect on servant leadership, shared partnership, and the importance of a vertical orientation toward God. They explore how husbands can lead with humility, presence, and collaboration, embracing their wives as teammates rather than going it alone. With honesty and practical wisdom, they unpack how marriage challenges shape character, deepen friendship, and provide a mission for growing together in Christ-centered love.