What's the Ward on Marriage Hot Takes?

Four Months Married: Growing Together and Getting Out of Our Own Way

4 months married and we’re on a roll! In this month four marriage recap, we share the many joys on this month including Sid’s 25th birthday, traveling, biking, and bonding. We discuss our gratitude for stability, open minds, and “good problems,” while also exploring key lessons like overcoming self-doubt, stopping assumptions, and respecting different conflict-processing styles. Join us for the ride!

What's the Ward on Marriage Hot Takes?

In this bonus “What’s the Ward?” segment, we tackle marriage hot takes and respond to a listener’s DM about wanting engagement/marriage after 1.5 years while her boyfriend wants to be in a better job/financial spot first. We dive into clear communication, defining reasonable and measurable goals, avoiding moving goalposts, and discussing timelines without shutting the topic down. We also answer rapid-fire questions on our marriage opinions!

Three Months Married: Grace, Choices, and Growing Pains

In this episode, we reflect on choosing better habits, managing emotions, and giving each other more grace. We talk about the importance of genuine friendships, pushing through challenges, and balancing contentment with growth. We also share how we’re learning to communicate better, prioritize quality time, and make sacrifices for each other along the way.

What's the Ward on Insecurity?

In this first bonus episode of the What’s Ward Podcast, we take a deep dive into insecurity, defining it as uncertainty in identity shaped by outside voices, circumstances, and self-talk. We discuss causes such as home-life dynamics, parenting, neglect, abuse, and social media’s unrealistic standards, and share personal experiences. We offer practical strategies like challenging negative thoughts, starting small with believable self-praise, limiting comparison, taking breaks from social media, talking openly, finding purpose, seeking quiet time and prayer, practicing gratitude, and building a firm foundation in identity.

Two Months Married: Reading, Rewiring, and Positive Reinforcement

Two months into marriage! What have we learned?In episode two, we share our monthly blessings, including game nights, audiobooks, library cards, and more. We also dive deep into our lessons about sharing our loads, finding solutions “within the bubble”, and getting over emotional waves.Our new posting schedule now includes a bonus segment on the 1st of each month where we will explore topics submitted by our audience!