In-Laws & Out-Laws: Love, Limits, & Healthy Boundaries

In-Laws & Out-Laws: Love, Limits, & Healthy Boundaries

Family relationships can be a blessing—but without healthy boundaries, they can also create stress and tension in marriage. In this episode of Still Holding Hands, Tim & Chris talk about love, limits, and setting healthy boundaries with family and in-laws in a Christian marriage. Learn practical and biblical ways to protect your relationship, improve communication, handle family conflict respectfully, and build a strong marriage where your spouse remains your primary partnership. Genesis 2:24 (TPT) Romans 12:18 (ESV) Song: Married Into This Town - Hannah Harper (2026 American Idol Champion) https://youtu.be/OmbJzg9KCnw?si=GxELBisyFcyDGVWV [https://youtu.be/OmbJzg9KCnw?si=GxELBisyFcyDGVWV] STILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE: * Have an honest conversation with your spouse about family relationships & dynamics  * Remember you are a new family unit  * Team mentality  * Identify one healthy boundary that your marriage needs  * Ask each other 'where do you feel unsupported?'  * Ask each other 'how can I protect our marriage & unity?'  * Pray together for wisdom & peace for your marriage & your family relationship  On the Next Still Holding Hands: "Dreams & Disappointments: How To Come Out Victorious" If you enjoyed today's episode, here's how you can help us:  * Like Us:  Subscribe where you listen/watch podcast  * Love Us:  Leave a review, comment & share with someone else  * Email Us: TimandChrisPeterson@gmail.com [TimandChrisPeterson@gmail.com]  Remember, strong Christian marriages aren’t shaped by perfection, but by perseverance, faith, and the commitment to KEEP HOLDING HANDS.  Until next time..... #ChristianMarriage [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/christianmarriage] #MarriageAdvice [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/marriageadvice] #MarriagePodcast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/marriagepodcast] #MarriageCommunication [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/marriagecommunication] #RelationshipAdvice [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/relationshipadvice] #StillHoldingHands [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/stillholdinghands] #GodCenteredMarriage [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/godcenteredmarriage]

Vows & Verbs: Living Daily the Vows You Spoke

Wedding vows are more than words spoken on one special day—they are promises meant to be lived out every day of marriage. In this episode of Still Holding Hands, Tim & Chris explore what it means to daily honor your wedding vows through love, commitment, faithfulness, and intentional connection. Discover practical, biblical marriage principles that help couples build a strong, lasting relationship even through life’s challenges and changing seasons. Traditional Wedding Vows: I, ____, take you, ____, to be my wedded husband/wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part.   Song: "When I Said I Do" - Clint Black & Lisa Hartman Black https://youtu.be/ZgalAdgEd-E?si=f7t5ibce6KyrXGrR [https://youtu.be/ZgalAdgEd-E?si=f7t5ibce6KyrXGrR] Ephesians 5:31 (NLT) "Real Love isn't tested in the better, but it's proven in the worse." Galatians 6:9 (TPT) Galatians 6:2 (TPT) STILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE: Simple and Powerful! * Sit down together & read your vows out loud to each other  * If you can't find them, use  the traditional and enhance with your own words   * Each person answer what are we doing well?  * Each person answer where do we need to grow?  * Of those things you discussed/read, choose one area to focus on this week  * Don’t try to fix everything  * Focus on one thing  * Then move on to the next  * Reaffirm your covenant commitment to each other and to your marriage   * We want to encourage you to do this same exercise each year on your anniversary  On the next STILL HOLDING HANDS Podcast: "In-Laws & Out-Laws:  Love, limits, and healthy boundaries" If you enjoyed today's episode, here's how you can help us:  * Like Us:  Subscribe where you listen/watch podcast  * Love Us:  Leave a review, comment & share with someone else  * Email Us: TimandChrisPeterson@gmail.com [TimandChrisPeterson@gmail.com]  Until next time.....keep STILL HOLDING HANDS! #ChristianMarriage [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/christianmarriage] #MarriageAdvice [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/marriageadvice] #MarriagePodcast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/marriagepodcast] #MarriageCommunication [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/marriagecommunication] #RelationshipAdvice [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/relationshipadvice] #StillHoldingHands [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/stillholdinghands] #GodCenteredMarriage [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/godcenteredmarriage] #IntimacyInMarriage #WhenISaidIDo

Why Intimacy Matters In Your Marriage

Why does intimacy matter so much in a Christian marriage—and why do so many couples struggle to maintain it? In this episode of Still Holding Hands, Tim & Chris unpack God’s design for intimacy, exploring how emotional, physical, and spiritual connection are essential for a thriving, Christ-centered relationship. If you’ve ever felt distant from your spouse, struggled with communication, or wondered how faith and intimacy truly work together, this conversation will give you clarity and practical direction. We dive into what the Bible says about marriage intimacy, why connection often fades over time, and how couples can intentionally rebuild closeness in every season. You’ll discover how intimacy strengthens trust, deepens unity, and protects your marriage from disconnection. We also share practical tools for improving communication, prioritizing your spouse, and reigniting both emotional and physical connection—without shame, pressure, or unrealistic expectations. Whether you’re newly married or have been together for years, this episode will help you understand why intimacy isn’t optional—it’s foundational to a healthy Christian marriage. Matthew 19:5 (TPT) Proverbs 5:15 (TPT) 1 Corinthians 7:3-4 (CJB) Hebrews 13:4 (TPT) Proverbs 5:18-19 (TPT) 1 Peter 3:7 (NKJV) Family Life (Books on Intimacy): https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/marriage/sex-intimacy/ [https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/marriage/sex-intimacy/] STILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE: * Share your misconceptions about sex with each other  * Be intentional to connect & be intimate THIS WEEK with each other emotionally & physically   * Communicate with your spouse what you enjoy when you are intimate together  * Take time to care for & satisfy your spouse physically  On the next STILL HOLDING HANDS Podcast: * Well....we didn't prepare a " NEXT" so you'll just have to come back! LIKE US: Subscribe where you watch & listen to podcasts LOVE US: Leave a review and share with a friend EMAIL US: timandchrispeterson@gmail.com [timandchrispeterson@gmail.com] #ChristianMarriage [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/christianmarriage] #MarriageAdvice [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/marriageadvice] #MarriagePodcast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/marriagepodcast] #MarriageCommunication [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/marriagecommunication] #RelationshipAdvice [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/relationshipadvice] #StillHoldingHands [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/stillholdinghands] #GodCenteredMarriage [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/godcenteredmarriage] #IntimacyInMarriage

Money, Marriage & Misunderstandings

Money is one of the biggest sources of stress and misunderstanding in marriage. In this episode of Still Holding Hands, Tim & Chris unpack how financial pressure, different money mindsets, and poor communication can create conflict between spouses. Learn practical, faith-based strategies for budgeting as a couple, improving financial communication, resolving money disagreements, and building unity so your finances strengthen your marriage instead of dividing it as you navigate marriage and faith. 1 Corinthians 14:33 (NLT) 1 Timothy 6:10 (NLT) Proverbs 15:27 (TPT) Credit Card Statistics (Forbes) $6,800 per adult Average Credit Card Interest Rates (Lending Tree) *this can fluctuate - 25.32% 1 Corinthians 16:2 (TPT) Financial Peace University: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tByzgwmsyL0 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tByzgwmsyL0] Getting a Grip on Generous Living: https://thebasicswithbeth.store/collections/the-basics-collection/products/getting-a-grip-on-the-basics-of-generous-living [https://thebasicswithbeth.store/collections/the-basics-collection/products/getting-a-grip-on-the-basics-of-generous-living] Deuteronomy 8:18 (NKJV) STILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE: Open Communication/Conversation with each other  * Ask what did money 'feel like' in your home when you were growing up?  * Ask what is a financial fear or concern that you are carrying?  * Ask what is one money/financial dream that you have for our future?  1. Stay at Home Mom 2. New Home 3. Big Vacation 4. Debt Free * Pray together for wisdom & unity  Luke 16:13 (TPT) On the Next STILL HOLDING HANDS: We talk about Why Intimacy Matters in Marriage If you enjoy the STILL HOLDING HANDS podcast: * Like Us: Subscribe where you listen/watch podcasts * Love Us: Leave a review & share with someone this week * Email Us: timandchrispeterson@gmail.com [timandchrispeterson@gmail.com] Wherever this week takes you, keep choosing each other...and keep STILL HOLDING HANDS! #ChristianMarriage #MarriageAdvice #MarriagePodcast #MarriageCommunication #RelationshipAdvice #StillHoldingHands #GodCenteredMarriage

Life's Priorities in Marriage: God, Work, Kids...What Comes First?

Many couples love each other but struggle with priorities. In this episode of Still Holding Hands, Tim & Chris Peterson talk about blending God, work, kids, church, and marriage so your relationship doesn’t get pushed to the bottom of the list. Life's Priorities: * God * Spouse * Kids * Church * Work 1 Corinthians 14:33 (NLT) Psalms 92:13-14 (NKJV) Matthew 6:33 (NLT) Song: "First Things First" - Consumed by Fire https://youtu.be/bpTOcZN9JB4?si=9r3Uq3kee0EhMm28 [https://youtu.be/bpTOcZN9JB4?si=9r3Uq3kee0EhMm28] STILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE: Do a 30 minute Priority Checkup/Reset * Have an honest conversation * Ask each other: "Where do you think you fall in my priorities?" * Ask each other: "Where do you want to be in my priorities?" * Individually, rand for yourself these 5 priorities: * Faith/Relationship with the Lord * Marriage * Kids/Family * Church * Work * Then compare each of your lists * Where are you aligned? * Where are you off? * ACTION: Make one adjustment in your priorities this week * Attend church together * Say no to any extra commitment this week * Log off ON TIME or early from work Strong marriages aren't built on accident, they are built on purpose...priority purpose. When you get this right, you won't just stay married, you will stay connected. Next Time on STILL HOLDING HANDS: We talk about finances in, "Marriage, Money & Misunderstandings!" If you enjoy the STILL HOLDING HANDS podcast: * Like Us: Subscribe where you listen/watch podcasts * Love Us: Leave a review & share with someone this week * Email Us: timandchrispeterson@gmail.com [timandchrispeterson@gmail.com] Wherever this week takes you, keep choosing each other...and keep STILL HOLDING HANDS!