Choosing and Enjoying a Holiday as a Married Couple

Spending Time Together Vs Spending Time Apart in Marriage

Christian Marriage Coaches Kevin & Amanda Wood from ‘The Marriage Partnership’ have one of their open discussions about striking a healthy balance between time together and time apart. This episode is designed to stimulate a dialogue about this topic rather than to stipulate the definitive answer. Amongst other things the following are discussed in this episode: * Defining time together. * Intentional intimacy. * Choosing your leisure time. * How can couples tell if they are spending too little time together? * Recognising each other’s needs to be with others. * Spending time with members of the other sex. * Can a couple spend a lot of time together but still feel emotionally disconnected? * Creating meaningful moments during a busy season. * Daily Check-ins. * The benefit of spending time apart. * Boundaries * Retirement and empty nesters and the extra time together. * Balancing fun in and outside of marriage. * Open and honest conversations about each other’s needs and interests.   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]

The 10 Minute Marriage Makeover

Christian Marriage Coaches Kevin & Amanda Wood from ‘The Marriage Partnership’ spend 10 to 15 minutes listing out a few easy wins and a few ideas - requiring a little more effort - to help enrich a marriage. They also mention their book Marriage Made in Heaven: When we say I will [https://www.amazon.com/Marriage-Made-Heaven-When-will/dp/1999323009/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2MEKF304UMBC6&keywords=marriage%20made%20in%20heaven%20when%20we%20say%20I%20will&qid=1676026690&sprefix=marriage%20made%20in%20heaven%20when%20we%20say%20i%20will%2Caps%2C159&sr=8-1] 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 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]