Guarding Your Heart & Marriage In Today's Culture

Guarding Your Heart & Marriage In Today's Culture

In a world filled with distractions, temptations, and constant demands on our attention, protecting your marriage requires intentionality. In this episode of Still Holding Hands, R=Tim & Chris discuss how Christian couples can guard their hearts, strengthen emotional and physical intimacy, establish healthy boundaries, and protect their marriage from the subtle influences that can erode trust and connection. Discover practical, biblical strategies for building a strong, Christ-centered marriage that remains healthy, faithful, and deeply connected in today's culture. Proverbs 4:23-27 (MSG) (NLT) 1 Corinthians 10:12 (TPT) Romans 12:2 (JB Phillips) Matthew 19:6 (CSB) (I spy Remy the DOG) Song: "Battle Belongs" - Phil Wickham https://youtu.be/qtvQNzPHn-w?si=Xc77D0wS47XMfv2K [https://youtu.be/qtvQNzPHn-w?si=Xc77D0wS47XMfv2K] Weekend to Remember by Family Life: (search locations) https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/ [https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/] Code for $100 off at check out: STILLHOLDINGHANDS (all one word) STILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE: Guard your heart conversation  * Set aside 60 minutes of uninterrupted time  * No phone, tablet or computer  * No TV  * Ask yourselves/each other "What distracts us from each other?"  * Ask each other "Are there any unhealthy habits or boundaries that we need to strengthen?"  * Ask each other "How can we work on strengthening our emotional, spiritual & physical connection"  * Discuss together what is one specific & intentional thing that we can do to prioritize our marriage?  On the Next Still Holding Hands: "Friendship, Fun & Finding Us Again" 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 rating, 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] #GurardYourHeart

Dreams & Disappointments: How to Come Out Victorious

Not every marriage journey unfolds the way couples imagined. In this episode of Still Holding Hands, Tim & Chris talk about navigating broken dreams, unmet expectations, disappointments, and difficult seasons in marriage while still holding onto faith, hope, and each other. Discover practical, biblical encouragement for overcoming setbacks, healing together, rebuilding trust, and finding a victorious outcome through God’s grace and perseverance in your Christian marriage. Hebrews 10:23 (TPT) (NKJV) Ecclesiastes 4:12 (NLT) Proverbs 3:5 (NKJV) Song: "Broken Together" - Casting Crowns https://youtu.be/RhxELo-uD3c?si=deDkfDfDYXCrcOa1 [https://youtu.be/RhxELo-uD3c?si=deDkfDfDYXCrcOa1] STILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE: * Have an open & honest conversation about your dreams & goals as a couple  1. What dream are we still holding on to?  * Have an open & honest conversation about disappointment & loss  * What disappointment still hurts?  * Talk about how you can walk through this storm together  * How can I support you & our marriage as we walk through this?  * Build each other up with your words  * Remember that our words are containers of life or death  * CHOOSE LIFE!  * Pray for each other  On the Next Still Holding Hands: "Guarding Your Heart & Marriage in Today's Culture" 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 rating, 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]

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