Shocking Marriage podcast

The Bible tells us to build our lives on the solid foundation of Christ's words and teachings. It's like building on a rock. Doing otherwise is like …

This begins a new series highlighting the book Shocking Marriage. In this, you will hear ways to strive for a better marriage that is both more fun and more satisfying.

Things you focus on in life get better. Things you ignore erode. That's as true in marriage as in any other area.  Be intentional in seeking out opportunities to grow together as a couple. In this episode you will hear …

When I was newly married, it never occurred to me that I didn't know everything I needed to in order to have a great marriage. Forty years later, I asked a large group of people what they wish they had known as …

Sally shares tips and recommendations from her 27 years of being a licensed marriage therapist. Covid is tough on marriages and so are the Holidays. …

Lisa Rae Morris has written an insightful, award winning book entitled Wifeology - A Field Guide to the Wife in Her Natural Habitat. In this …

In this fifth tip, you will learn how to listen empathically. While a challenging skill to learn, it will be well worth the effort.

In this fourth tip, you will hear why it is critical that you make time for quality conversation with your spouse

In this third tip, you will hear why it is critical to understand the purpose of a given conversation. Your participation should not always be the …

Tip 2 in this mini series shows that not all communication is of equal importance. Learn how to distinguish, prioritize and give the proper attention to the communication in your marriage

In this mini-series, you will hear five great tips to improve the communication in your marriage.

What comes out of our mouths is a reflection of our heart. Check yourself, where is your heart in terms of your spouse?  Also, consider their heart if you hear something in an argument that is very upsetting. Did they …

People get naturally defensive when they feel attacked. Learn this simple technique to get your point across without escalating the argument.

The words we use when we argue make a big difference in the outcome. In this episode, learn how certain words escalate the situation, and an easy way to avoid them.

When you find yourself in conflict with your spouse, learn to focus on the issue and not on the person. Doing so gives you a common enemy (the issue) …

These brief (3-5 minute) episodes will give tangible tips on a given topic. This first series provides specific suggestions for dealing with arguments with your spouse. Conflict is inevitable in marriage, but it need …

You and your spouse have been called to do more than what either of you could possibly do on your own. Learn how to discover God's unique calling for …

Every marriage can be better. It just takes intentionality and effort. Many couples desire an improved relationship, but they let other priorities get in their way, assuming they'll get back to it "someday". In this …

Couples in distress are "disconnected", no longer focusing on their relationship, but instead looking only to their own needs. To avoid devolving to …

No word in marriage ministry draws more angst than the word submission. Women despise it, men use it as a theological hammer. What Paul intended when …

How many times do we get frustrated when we ask our spouse for help only to find they don't do things our way? In this episode, learn why it is important to take a step back and allow them to contribute their own …

Being stuck in the same house for an extended period of time will try anyone's nerves. It is critical for couples to maintain effective communication - especially during these times.

We are in the throes of a global pandemic. Families are forced to self-quarantine, stay at home and practice social distancing. This is quite a disruption to most of our routines. Even the strongest of marriages will …

Everybody thinks they desire a "hot" relationship. Steamy, passionate, physical... These aren't bad things, but are they sustainable? In this episode, learn how to create a bed of coals in your marriage that will keep …

It's a new year and a new decade. Time to create a vision for your marriage and focus on continuous improvement in your relationship. We're planning a conference to help you do that.

In this busy holiday season, it is important to keep your marriage as a top priority. Hear how one couple intentionally falls in love everyday and …

Your spouse should be the most important person in your life. So why is it that so many put them on the back burner of life when it comes to …

Marriages that are in distress spend all of their time looking backward, assigning blame and keeping score. Healthy marriages look forward with an ongoing effort to get to a better place. Hear how to accomplish that in …

We continue the topic of effective communication this week, focusing on more subtle aspects such as non-verbal and tone. So many couples struggle with this but it doesn't have to be so hard. Become a student of your …

Communication seems to be a huge issue in most marriages. Both spouses complain that their partner is not listening. It really boils down to a few key issues. Focus on these, and you can reduce your frustration …

Sean & Meghan Cody are Millennials, but in many ways they violate all of the stereotypes. Hear the inspiring story of how one couple is running a …

Your spouse should be your closest relationship. And you should enjoy spending time with them. Too many marriages have allowed the routine drudgery …

It is easy to get consumed with our feelings. This is especially true in our marriages. If we feel good about things, we're in a good marriage. If we don't feel as good, our marriage is in trouble. Feelings naturally …

In this episode, Jerry interviews Stacey Greene, author of "Stronger than Broken - One couple's decision to move through an affair". Stacey provides …

Nobody thinks it can happen to them, until it does. People don't enter into marriage thinking they'll keep an eye out for something better, but every year thousands of marriages are wrecked when individuals decide to …

We spend years doing our best to raise our kids. Then they grow up and get married. Suddenly our role in their lives change dramatically. It's tough …

Jerry sits down with his daughter-in-law to talk about setting boundaries, managing expectations and thriving in a sometimes awkward relational environment.

Sex and money are the two biggest reasons cited for divorce. In this episode, see why it is so critical that both spouses are on the same page when it comes to managing money. Sure you may have a spender and a saver, …

Learn three specific ways in which you can improve your relationship and minimize effort along the way. It's so much easier to be proactive and avoid problems than it is to constantly struggle to get out of them. This …

Ask any financial advisor and they will tell you to invest throughout your entire career and you will have a healthy nest egg upon retirement. Marriage is the same way. If you want to have a fantastic marriage once you …

Marriage is the only relationship described in the Bible as one flesh. Many equate this simply as a result of sex. In this episode you will hear how …

Our guest this week is Pastor Lou Rodriguez from Encounter Church in Evansville, Indiana. Lou has worked extensively with young couples both married and engaged. He has personally married over 90 couples! Lou shares …

We all have those days when we are not excited about our spouse. We may be bored or frustrated - we just don't "feel it". This happens to every couple. In this podcast, learn how to change your perspective on those days …

This episode discusses the final aspect of intimacy in marriage - physical intimacy. Sex is an important ingredient in marriage, but often times …

In this podcast, Jerry talks about the critical and fragile nature of emotional intimacy in a marriage. Couples that can satisfy each other in this regard are well set for the long-run. Those that ignore it risk …

Learn what Spiritual Intimacy is, and the important role that it plays in a Shocking Marriage. You will learn how to develop it, nurture it and apply …

In this episode you will learn the three key aspects of intimacy that support a marriage relationship. You will see how these work together, and how if any one of them suffers, the relationship will suffer as well. You …

Too much effort is expended in marriage in trying to change your spouse. It just doesn't work. You can only change yourself. Having said that, you …

In this episode, Jerry talks about common issues that couples face when dealing with their in-laws, and offers practical advice on how to turn a tenuous relationship into a great one.

In this episode, Jerry provides you with a way to incorporate a long-term perspective on your marriage. He talks about the importance of not focusing on the moment, not worrying about winning arguments or exhibiting …

Complacency has become one of the biggest enemies of a Shocking Marriage. Couples start out strong, but in time begin to take each other for granted, putting other priorities ahead of their spouse. Before long, boredom …

In this episode, Jerry talks about the contrast between what many marriages are today in our culture and what they could and should be. He explains …