Friendship in Marriage

How to Discern Your Calling as a Married Couple

Christian Marriage Coaches Kevin & Amanda Wood from ‘The Marriage Partnership’ interview their special guests Reverend Steve Kempton and his wife Helen, about how a married couple can discern their call to serve God. Using their recent call to serve God in a different church as an example, the podcast encourages listeners to consider how they might apply what’s been shared, to their situation of discernment or transition. Amongst the things that are discussed are: * Recognising the initial call. * When one spouse hears before the other. * Are there tools for discernment? * The cost of obedience * Unity and moving as one. * The role of leadership and headship in the decision. * Does peace play a role in confirmation? * Learning from the discernment journey. CONNECT WITH HOSTS: Kevin & Amanda Wood Website: https://www.themarriagepartnership.com [https://www.themarriagepartnership.com/marriage-coaching]   If you would like to explore the possibility of being coached by the hosts, Kevin & Amanda, please book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.themarriagepartnership.com/book-a-session [https://www.themarriagepartnership.com/book-a-session]

Friendship in Marriage

Christian Marriage Coaches Kevin & Amanda Wood from (The Marriage Partnership) interview their special guests Michael Hyde (from the Marriage Foundation) - along with her husband Nick - about enduring friendship in marriage. Amongst the things that are discussed are: * Friendship as a foundation for marriage. * Investing in one another. * Being friends in good times and bad. * Spiritually grounded friendship. * Honesty, openness, vulnerability and trust. * The benefits of marriage over co-habitation. * The role model of Jesus in friendship. * Being intentional when external pressures compete for our attention. * Seizing joy during difficult times. * The importance of laughter and fun. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: https://www.marriagefoundation.org.uk [https://www.marriagefoundation.org.uk] info@marriagefoundation.org.uk   OR CONNECT WITH HOSTS: Kevin & Amanda Wood Website: https://www.themarriagepartnership.com [https://www.themarriagepartnership.com/marriage-coaching]   If you would like to explore the possibility of being coached by the hosts, Kevin & Amanda, please book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.themarriagepartnership.com/book-a-session [https://www.themarriagepartnership.com/book-a-session]

Overcoming Baggage from the past

Christian Marriage Coaches Kevin & Amanda Wood from (The Marriage Partnership) interview their special guests John & Sue Roseblade (formerly of Time for Marriage) They talk about dealing with baggage from the past to help your relationship. John and Sue share honestly and openly about some of the challenges they faced in the earlier years of their marriage and how they overcame them. Amongst the things that are discussed are:- * What kinds of ‘baggage’ do couples bring into marriage * How upbringing shapes our behaviour in marriage * The role of forgives in letting go of baggage * The dangers of comparison in marriage * The role that grace plays in dealing with a spouse’s baggage and how grace can be abused * How prayer can help in releasing past baggage * Basic advice for couples feeling overwhelmed by baggage MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: ‘The Mystery of Marriage’ by Mike Mason CONNECT WITH HOSTS: Kevin & Amanda Wood Website: https://www.themarriagepartnership.com [https://www.themarriagepartnership.com/marriage-coaching] If you would like to explore the possibility of being coached by the hosts, Kevin & Amanda, please book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.themarriagepartnership.com/book-a-session [https://www.themarriagepartnership.com/book-a-session]

How to Avoid Emotional Disconnection in Marriage

Christian Marriage Coaches Kevin & Amanda Wood have one of their open discussions - with a sprinkling of biblical scriptures - about how to avoid emotional disconnection in marriage. They talk about a few simple tips for improving connection. Amongst the things that are discussed are: * What emotional disconnection is. * Heart to Heart communication. * Developing our listening skills. * Things that prevent good connection. * Honest and truthful conversation. * A 5-point strategy for reconnection. CONNECT WITH US: Kevin & Amanda Wood Website: https://www.themarriagepartnership.com [https://www.themarriagepartnership.com/marriage-coaching] If you would like to explore the possibility of being coached by us book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.themarriagepartnership.com/book-a-session [https://www.themarriagepartnership.com/book-a-session]

Choosing and Enjoying a Holiday as a Married Couple

Christian Marriage Coaches Kevin & Amanda Wood have one of their open discussions about what to do if you have different ideas about what a holiday should be and different attitudes to how much it should cost. Amongst the things that are discussed are:- * Leisure v Experience or Activity Holidays. * Serving each other on holiday. * What is a romantic holiday? * The advantages of planning an itinerary in advance. * Not bringing emotional baggage with your physical bags. * Creating space for emotional connection. * Finding Christian fellowship whilst away. * Developing gratitude and savouring unexpected moments as memories. CONNECT WITH US: Kevin & Amanda Wood Website: https://www.themarriagepartnership.com [https://www.themarriagepartnership.com/marriage-coaching] If you would like to explore the possibility of being coached by us book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.themarriagepartnership.com/book-a-session [https://www.themarriagepartnership.com/book-a-session]