Explore every episode of the podcast Dear Young Married Couple

What makes a good marriage - just hitting the 50-year mark, or actually thriving along the way? Listen to Adam and Karissa tackle a listener’s question: Is longevity the same as health?  They unpack the difference between quiet marriages that merely last and vibrant ones that continually grow, repair, and pursue purpose together. Are you and your spouse best friends, or just good roommates? Do you know how to argue well? And what shared mission keeps you united? Join us for Monthly Live Date Night THIS Friday, October 24th! https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/monthlylivedatenight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🔥 What if freedom from porn didn’t mean fighting harder, but growing deeper? Listen to Adam and his friend, Drew Boa, unpack why willpower alone never works and how emotional maturity, inner healing, and real connection lead to lasting change. What if your “struggle” isn’t about lust at all, but about loneliness, pain, and the little kid inside still waiting to be seen? Drew shares raw parts of his own story, how to recognize your triggers, and why emotional regulation (not just behavior management) is the missing link for true freedom. Resources: Counseling w/ Adam & Karissa https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/counseling Outgrow Porn by Drew Boa — outgrowporn.com Husband Material community and resources — husbandmaterial.com Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

❌ Ever heard “happy wife, happy life”? Or “just learn to compromise”? Monica Tanner—author of Bad Marriage Advice—joins Adam and Karissa to turn some of the most common marriage clichés upside down. Did you know that compromise can actually breed resentment? This episode will make you rethink the way you communicate with your spouse. Could some of the advice you’ve believed for years actually be hurting your marriage? Tune in to find out! 📘 Grab Monica’s book here: badmarriageadvice.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

💰 Is money the third person in your marriage? You’re not alone. Hear Adam and Karissa get real about how financial tension often masks deeper emotional and spiritual dynamics in marriage.  They share three simple but powerful questions that can turn money fights into teamwork — no spreadsheets required. What if you could replace anxiety with alignment? What if money could actually draw you closer instead of dividing you? Tune in for honest conversation, practical wisdom, and a path toward peace and purpose in your finances. Resources: Counseling w/ Adam & Karissa https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/counseling Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.comEmail: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

❤️‍🩹 Repairing after an argument often involves one or both parties owning up to the fact that they were wrong. This can be extremely difficult for some people for a variety of reasons. Hear Adam and Karissa unpack those reasons in today's episode as they answer a question from a listener. Want to submit your own anonymous question for Adam and Karissa? Hit the SPEAK Pipe link below. https://www.speakpipe.com/DearYoungMarriedCouple Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Ever wish you could peek behind the curtain of a marriage therapist’s own relationship? Listen to Adam and Karissa interview each other on their top 3 real-life communication hacks that have actually kept their marriage strong through 15 years of counseling others. These are the habits that make all the difference. 💬 Do you ever struggle to give your spouse your full attention? Or find yourself trying to “win” instead of connect? You’re not alone and this episode will show you what it looks like to truly guard your spouse’s heart in everyday moments. Resources: Counseling w/ Adam & Karissa https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/counseling Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🤱Is motherhood something you survive... or something that shapes you? Let’s hear Karissa sit down with Sarah—a mom of 5, a devoted wife, and a woman who’s chosen to homeschool, create, and live her calling from the center of her home. Together they explore what it looks like to: Stay creative when your kids are always around Honor your identity without needing to "escape" motherhood Build rhythms of peace and worship into everyday life Prioritize your marriage for the security of your children Redefine success in a world that pushes productivity over presenceWhether you’re working from home, homeschooling, or just trying to breathe through another loud day, this episode is a gentle reminder: You’re still allowed to be a whole person. Resources: MOMFIDENCE: Become Sexually Secure After Babies https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/Momfidence Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🫶 Have you ever wondered if adoption could be part of your story, but felt the weight of fear, finances, or uncertainty holding you back? Hunter and Brookelyn Haley have been there, and they opened up about how they moved from hesitation to wholehearted yes, and discovered unexpected joy along the way.  Their journey reminds us that what feels impossible might just be the sacred calling God is placing on your heart. Could your “yes” change everything for another human being, as well as yourself?  Resources: Both Hands Adoption Fundraiser https://bothhands.org/ Brookelyn’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/brookelynhaley?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Show Hope Adoption Support https://showhope.org/ Previous Episodes w/ Hunter & Brookelyn https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-young-married-couple/id1494555036?i=1000659373299 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-young-married-couple/id1494555036?i=1000513232884 Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

📚Children who are readers grow up to become leaders, thinkers, and socially aware adults—and the evidence proves it! In the age of lightning fast satisfaction, endless media entertainment, and ever-developing AI, it can certainly be a challenge to raise kids who are detached from a screen and lost in a book… but in this episode, Jordon Frye, Founder and CEO of Truth Book Co, speaks to how it is not only possible to raise (and become!) readers and thinkers, but it is critically important in 2025 and beyond.🧠 Resources:Truth Book Co Kids books Truth Book Co on Instagram: - Truth Book Co - Truth Book Co Kids The Voice of Sarah by Tamar Frankiel Self Authoring program by Jordan Peterson Penguin Classics books Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.comEmail: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

💭What does it look like to have the “mind of Christ” (Phillipians 2:5) in your marriage? Humility, Hope, Peaceful Thinking… These are trademark characteristics of Jesus; and while we all strive to exemplify them in our interactions with others, we can struggle to uphold them in our own homes and marriages. In this episode, we explore this idea of thinking like Jesus with Garrett and Allison Robertson, student leaders and licensed ministers. Resources: EROS: The DYMC Marriage Weekend in Nashville, TN is THIS WEEKEND! To grab your last minute tickets, simply visit https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros. See you there! Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.comEmail: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🤰Labor may seem like a solo sport, but ideally, it’s very much a team effort! Husbands, there are a few things that your wife wishes you knew about labor and birth, so go ahead and get your pen and paper out… In this episode, we talk with Kim Mathis, MS, NP about all aspects of giving birth and ways that you as the spouse can offer effective support both in preparation and in the birthing room! Her expertise ranges from what to say and do while your wife is in pain, to what you can expect from start to finish, to things to pack in the hospital bag that you may not have on your list yet. Resources: If you don’t have your tickets yet for EROS: The DYMC Marriage Weekend in Nashville, TN, it’s not too late! Simply visit https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros snag your tickets, and we’ll see you there! Get access to all the resources and information we discuss in this episode in one convenient place: Download our free DYMC LABOR AND BIRTH CHEAT SHEET Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.comEmail: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at www.monarchmoney.com/DYMC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🫂❤️When walking with people through pain or tragic circumstances, inside or outside your home, it can be tempting to feel the need to have something profound to say or an answer to provide, but what if it’s a lot simpler than that? In this episode, Rev. Kristen Ellis, an FBI Chaplain, shares what it looks like to have a “Ministry of Presence”. We discuss the idea of operating from a place of permission, being invited in to someone’s vulnerable moments, and how simply showing up with empathy and a willing ear can change everything… And coming out of those heavy or chaotic moments, how do we preserve our home from that same heaviness? Resources: If you don’t have your tickets yet for EROS: The DYMC Marriage Weekend in Nashville, TN, it’s not too late! Simply visit https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros snag your tickets, and we’ll see you there! Learn more about Kevin Leman’s books on parenting:  https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kevin-Leman/author/B001ITX34W?pd_rd_w=hGmyp&content-id=amzn1.sym.78f2affb-7cb9-4034-a202-130468a5a689%3Aamzn1.sym.78f2affb-7cb9-4034-a202-130468a5a689&pd_rd_wg=9SkYq&pd_rd_r=d6b26df6-08d1-48cf-8663-ab8a3c96d915&qid=1755899422&cv_ct_cx=kevin+leman&ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=9236919c-1f96-4d18-8348-3b003e47b3e2 Learn more about Dr. Henry Cloud’s books on mental health: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Henry-Cloud/author/B00455V2M6?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1755899384&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=4904437e-c45b-4514-808c-51fa638cd83f Learn more about John Maxwell’s books on leadership: https://www.amazon.com/stores/John-C.-Maxwell/author/B001H6NROC?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_3&qid=1755899304&sr=8-3&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=23d9eb8e-4d94-4b23-8e80-145d15b3dabb Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🌈🌩️ Not every love story is “Sunshine and Rainbows”,  and that’s exactly what makes it beautiful. This week, we brought the studio all the way to Canada to sit down with our dear friends Elenee and Jeremiah for a raw, hilarious, and heartfelt conversation on what friendship inside and outside the marriage really looks like when life gets real.  Do you know how to recognize real friendship? Are you willing to invest in couple friendships that go the distance? This episode might just challenge you to level up. Resources: 🎟️ Want to meet all four of us (and hear Elenee perform unreleased songs)? Join us in Nashville for EROS: The DYMC Marriage Weekend! Use code ELENEE for $30 off. https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros 🎵 Listen to “Sunshine and Rainbows” by Elenee wherever you stream music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/sunshine-rainbows-single/1818920873 https://open.spotify.com/track/7i3vSK46Q3rNWs1qiaikAY?si=4a03810e13854200 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

👩‍❤️‍👨 This live Q&A episode from our recent EROS Marriage Weekend in Columbus is everything you didn’t know you needed. What do you do when you’re shutting down in conflict? How can couples in ministry keep their marriage from running dry? And what if one of you just can’t seem to be vulnerable?  These aren’t just topics. We’re diving into actual couples' questions, live and unscripted. You’ll likely hear your own story in someone else’s words.  Resources: 🎟️ Want to be part of the final EROS Marriage Weekend ever? Join us in Nashville, TN on September 12–13. It’s your last chance for live teaching, raw Q&A, and tools that actually work. Register now: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🤷🏻‍♂️ Ever felt a little off during a big win in life? Like getting married, having a baby, moving to a new city, or even switching careers/churches? You tell yourself you’re crazy & ungrateful, when really, you’re likely grieving. And that’s okay! Let’s crack open a powerful, often overlooked truth: joy and grief often walk hand-in-hand through life’s biggest transitions.  If you've ever thought, "Why am I sad about something good?" or "Shouldn’t I be over this by now?" this is for you. Learn how to spot hidden grief, understand what it’s doing to your relationships (especially your marriage), and discover how to walk through it well instead of just pushing through it. Resources: 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨 Join us at the FINAL EROS ever—happening Sept 12–13 in Nashville! Get in at our EARLY BIRD RATE before 8/11! https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

⏱️ Ready to stop letting your day run you and start showing up with PURPOSE? Join A+K as they pull back the curtain on their own morning and evening routines to help you reclaim control of your mindset, your marriage, and your mood. ☕🛌  What if your sleep, hydration, and even the light in your room are shaping your attitude more than you think? Are you living by design or default? Resources: 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨 Join us at the FINAL EROS ever—happening Sept 12–13 in Nashville! Get in at our EARLY BIRD RATE before 8/11! https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros Light Therapy Lamp https://amzn.to/3INZwMy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

😵‍💫 Ever wonder why your marriage just feels… off?  Maybe the spark is fading, or one of you is crushing it at work but totally disconnecting at home. Let’s hear Adam Lane Smith drop the real reason behind emotional burnout, sexual disconnection, and the silent divide that so many high-achieving couples face. Spoiler: we’re not just gonna tell you to communicate better. This is about brain chemistry. You’ll walk away understanding the two bonding hormones that build true intimacy, why vasopressin might be your missing link, and how to actually rebuild trust and connection. Are you leading together or just living parallel lives? Resources: 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨 Join us at the FINAL EROS ever—happening Sept 12–13 in Nashville! https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros 15% off Adam Smith’s course, How to Build a Secure Marriage with code DYMC15 https://adamlanesmith.com/product/how-to-build-a-secure-marriage/? utm_source=dymc&utm_medium=affiliate Exhausted Wives, Bewildered Husbands by Adam Lane Smith https://a.co/d/hz4SFzV Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at  www.monarchmoney.com/DYMC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🤔 What exactly is your role in marriage, and how do you know if you're doing it well? This episode gets real about the quiet pressure so many women feel to “figure it out” while men often inherit a direct mission from the start.  Let’s unpack why the lack of a job description for wives isn’t a curse, but a calling. Are you just getting by, or are you multiplying love, preserving goodness, and discerning strength? What does success in your role even look like? This isn’t your average gender roles convo.  This one’s for the wives asking, “Am I doing a good job?” and the husbands who want to lead with more than just provision. Resources: 🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to join us at the FINAL EROS ever—happening Sept 12–13 in Nashville! https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🫠 Ever feel like your fuse is shorter than your toddler’s attention span? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re digging into the moments when parenting feels more like surviving, and we’re giving you a 4-step framework to parent with clarity, compassion, and actual peace (even when you’re exhausted).  What if your response to your toddler’s tantrum was an opportunity for connection? If you've ever yelled, snapped, or shut down, this episode is your grace-filled reset. Resources: 🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to join us at the FINAL EROS ever—happening Sept 12–13 in Nashville! https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros Previous episode on Parenting the Strong-Willed Child https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-young-married-couple/id1494555036?i=1000585482149 Join Monthly Live Date Night on 7/11 Here! https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/monthlylivedatenight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

💬 Could your words be quietly undoing the very prayers you're praying over your marriage? In this raw and deeply practical episode, Adam sits down with Dave and Ann Wilson, chaplains, church leaders, authors, and real-life marriage mentors, to unpack how criticism, even when well-intended, can crush connection.  What happens when a wife realizes her “helpful feedback” feels more like booing from the stands? And what shifts when her husband finally admits, “I don't feel liked”?  If you’ve ever wondered why your encouragement seems to fall flat or how to reignite intimacy without compromising honesty, this conversation will open your eyes and your heart. Are you building your spouse up… or slowly tearing them down? Do you believe your words carry the power to transform your home? Resources: 🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to join us at the FINAL EROS ever—happening Sept 12–13 in Nashville! https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros Dave & Ann’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/daveannwilson?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== How to SPEAK LIFE to your Husband by Ann & Dave Wilson https://amzn.to/4k6cUIQ Vertical Marriage by Ann & Dave Wilson https://amzn.to/46aRirl Family Life Today Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/familylife-today/id212174303 Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

💬 What if counseling wasn’t a sign of weak faith… but of holy courage? In this powerful episode, Adam and Karissa share a deeply personal story that sparked a much-needed conversation: Can Christians trust Jesus and go to therapy? Is medicine unbiblical—or could it be part of the miracle? They unpack the dangerous theology that tells believers to "just pray harder" and reveal the truth about how therapy, when done well, can actually mirror the compassion of Christ. 💛 You’ll walk away challenged and comforted. Could your view of mental health be shaped more by fear than by faith? What if God’s healing isn’t just instant—but intentional, slow, and sacred? Resources: 🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to join us at the FINAL EROS ever—happening Sept 12–13 in Nashville! https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever feel like you're the only one wrestling with hard questions in marriage? 😥 You’re not. In this raw and unfiltered Q&A from our most recent EROS Marriage Weekend in Columbus, we dive into the stuff that usually stays in the shadows—awkward sex talks with teens, grief masked as irritability, emotional shutdowns, and why initiating intimacy can feel impossible after trauma.  What if naming the hard stuff is the first step toward healing it? Could learning a new emotional language change the way you connect? Tune in for real questions from real couples—and honest answers we all need to hear. Resources: 🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to join us at the FINAL EROS ever—happening Sept 12–13 in Nashville! https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros 10% OFF Evree Massage Cream with code KING https://evreesensation.com/ Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎯 What if the greatest threat to your marriage wasn’t another person… but a habit hidden in plain sight? Hear Adam pull back the curtain on a devastating epidemic affecting 7 out of 10 Christian men—pornography. It’s not just a “struggle,” it’s a brain-altering, soul-crushing addiction that thrives in secrecy.  So why can’t good men with strong willpower just stop? And how do they actually start to heal? This episode dives into the real reasons men get stuck—and how they can finally get free. Curious about the science behind porn addiction? Wondering what true healing looks like? Don’t miss the conversation—and don’t go it alone. If you (or someone you love) are one of the men currently fighting this battle, we have a life-altering opportunity for you: Adam is leading a 6-week Porn Recovery Group starting June 18th, meeting Wednesdays from 11am–12:30pm PST (through July 23rd). This focus group of 6-10 men is designed to give you practical tools that will help you not only find recovery—but stay in recovery. Heal the past. Win the present. Build a future that addiction can’t survive in. Resources: We have just one more EROS Marriage Weekend left this year! Register now for Nashville, September 12-13! ♥️ https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros See Men’s Recovery Group Testimonials Here! https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/porn-recovery-focus-group Sign up for Adam's Recovery Group here!  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfaLVE0paOYzwcOfQtzOvM3Vl6NK3Uycd3or3gcNwBxtvhVXA/viewform Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever feel like you’re doing everything and thinking about everything—and no one even notices? 👀💬 Or maybe you're the husband who’s wondering, “Why isn’t my help enough?”  In this eye-opening conversation with psychologist and author Dr. Morgan Cutlip, we unpack the invisible weight that’s quietly crushing connection in so many marriages. Discover why the mental load isn’t just about chores—and how sharing it could be the secret to deeper intimacy and better sex.  Could the way you're managing the everyday be pulling you apart? What would it look like to finally feel like you're on the same team again? Resources: We have just one more EROS Marriage Weekend left this year! Register now for Nashville, September 12-13! ♥️ https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros A Better Share by Dr. Morgan Cutlip https://amzn.to/4dGQlc8 Previous Episodes w/ Dr. Cutlip Our Beef with SELF CARE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-young-married-couple/id1494555036?i=1000626057962 The Sex Standoff https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-young-married-couple/id1494555036?i=1000493766715 Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever feel like you're grinding hard but still going nowhere fast? 🚀This episode is for anyone who's ever asked, “Will I ever make a difference?” Adam and Karissa get raw about one of their most humbling seasons—single-bedroom-living, weed-whacking-in-the-heat, tears-outside-a-gas-station kind of raw.  But in the midst of that, something shifted: belief. They unpack how changing your inner dialogue could be the most powerful move you make toward a better future. Are you stuck because you’re failing—or because you’ve actually succeeded and thought that was your ceiling? What if this is just the floor of your next level?  Resources: We have just one more EROS Marriage Weekend left this year! Register now for Nashville, September 12-13! ♥️ https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎈Ever wonder what makes a child feel deeply known, safe, and joyful—not just in the moment, but for life?   This episode explores the power of delight in parenting and how tiny moments of joy can quietly shape your child's sense of identity, emotional health, and their view of God. From bath bombs to sticky note lunchbox quotes, we unpack how delight isn’t spoiling—it’s soul-building.  What do your kids think makes your eyes light up? Do they feel enjoyed or just... managed? 💭 Listen in for real stories, practical tips, and questions you can ask your kids tonight at dinner. Resources: We have just one more EROS Marriage Weekend left this year! Register now for Nashville, September 12-13! ♥️ https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros Attachment Theory by John Bowlby https://amzn.to/3S4mSz1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

❤️‍🩹 When trust shatters, rebuilding isn’t about rushing to forgiveness—it’s about slow, relentless pursuit. In this episode, we unpack what it actually takes to rebuild trust after betrayal, and why “just moving on” doesn’t work.  What does a betrayed spouse truly need to feel safe again? And how can the one who broke the trust stay present in the pain without getting defensive or giving up? If you're in the thick of repair—or know someone who is—this conversation offers real hope and tangible steps forward. Are you showing up—or just showing off? Can you name the pain, or are you trying to avoid it? Let’s talk. Resources: We have just one more EROS Marriage Weekend left this year! Register now for Nashville, September 12-13! ♥️ https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros 80 Healing Questions for Broken Trust (FREE PDF) https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/BrokenTrustQuestions Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

📲 What if the very screens that entertain your kids are sabotaging their character—and your authority as a parent? In this jaw-dropping episode, Dr. Leonard Sax joins Adam and Karissa to expose the shocking truth behind the culture of disrespect dominating today’s youth. From the dopamine addiction of TikTok to the dangers of AI girlfriends and porn-fueled expectations, Dr. Sax shares the science—and the soul—behind why kids are spiraling and what parents must do to turn the tide.  Why are girls abandoning boys in record numbers? How is screen time sabotaging family connection? And what does it really take to raise respectful, resilient kids in today’s chaos? What changes are you ready to make in your home? How are you modeling respect to your kids? Let’s talk.  Resources: We have just one more EROS Marriage Weekend left this year! Register now for Nashville, September 12-13! ♥️ https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros Why Gender Matters by Dr. Leonard Sax https://amzn.to/3RHaCEh Girls on the Edge by Dr. Leonard Sax https://amzn.to/3RJXX3s Boys Adrift by Dr. Leonard Sax https://amzn.to/4khGjAv The Collapse of Parenting by Dr. Leonard Sax https://amzn.to/43aQ3q8 Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if one conversation could save your future marriage from years of pain? 💭 Hear Adam and Karissa uncover why premarital counseling is so much more than a checkbox. It’s not therapy-speak or couch confessions—it’s strategy, clarity, and tools you’ll actually use when life gets real. Think: reusable, confidence-building recipes for communication, conflict, and connection.  They’ll unpack five make-or-break conversations couples often ignore... until it’s too late. So ask yourself: Do we know how to fight fair? Are we headed in the same direction? Or are we just hoping love will be enough? ❤️‍🔥 Resources: We have just one more EROS Marriage Weekend left this year! Register now for Nashville, September 12-13! ♥️ https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros Get $50 OFF prEquipped with code KING17 https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/prequipped Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You’re planning a wedding—but are you preparing for a marriage? Hear Adam and Karissa pull back the curtain on three major blind spots that engaged couples often overlook. Why does communication seem so easy before the vows—but crash and burn after? What if marriage wasn’t designed to make you happy... but holy? And how do love and respect actually work when you're frustrated, not infatuated? Whether you’re engaged, newly married, or have been in the game for years, this episode will challenge what you think you know about marriage and inspire you to build something stronger, deeper, and more Christ-like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You’ve heard the phrase “when you know, you know”—but is love alone really enough to build a lasting marriage? 💭  In this episode, we’re diving into the 10 essential conversations every couple should have before they say “I do.” From spiritual alignment and family dynamics to sex, conflict, and forgiveness, these aren’t fluffy questions—they’re the deep, sometimes awkward, always necessary topics that shape your future together.  Are you just planning for your wedding, or are you preparing for your marriage? Grab your fiancé (or send this to someone who’s engaged) and start asking the real questions today. Resources: We have just one more EROS Marriage Weekend left this year! Register now for Nashville, September 12-13! ♥️ https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros 💬 Download the free conversation guide PDF mentioned in this episode: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/MustHaveConversationsBeforeMarriage 📝 Take the Love Languages quiz:  5lovelanguages.com 🧠 Take the 16 Personalities assessment: 16personalities.com ♥️ prEquipped: The DYMC Premarital Course: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/prequipped Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is praying together awkward? Do you struggle to make Bible reading a “we” thing instead of just a “me” thing? If your Bible is collecting more dust than highlighters, this episode is for you! 📖 We’re sitting down with Dr. Philip Nation—pastor, author, and VP at Thomas Nelson Bibles—to talk about why spiritual habits in marriage so often stall out and how to build rhythms that actually bring life. Dr. Nation shares practical wisdom on creating spiritual intimacy with your spouse, moving past the pressure to “lead perfectly,” and how to make your faith a daily, shared experience. Don't miss this conversation—it could be the key to transforming your marriage from spiritually stagnant to spiritually thriving. Resources: We have just one more EROS Marriage Weekend left this year! Register now for Nashville, September 12-13! ♥️ https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros The Open Bible - 50th Anniversary Edition https://amzn.to/3E3Hxja Habits for our Holiness by Philip Nation https://amzn.to/443Qa7R Spiritual Leadership by J. Oswald Sanders https://amzn.to/43AgLJz Humility by Andrew Murray https://amzn.to/4jexPtk Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens when you have everything you’ve ever wanted—yet you still feel empty? In this powerful conversation, Pastor Cortt Chavis shares his deeply personal journey through trauma, depression, and the unexpected road to healing. He opens up about childhood wounds, battles with unforgiveness, and the moment he realized that retribution would never bring peace. If you've ever felt unseen, if you've wrestled with unspoken pain, or if you’ve struggled to understand why you're not okay even when life is good—this episode is for you. Resources: We have just one more EROS Marriage Weekend left this year! Register now for Nashville, September 12-13! ♥️ https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros How to Win Friends and Influence People https://amzn.to/42hcpWB The Bait of Satan https://amzn.to/4c7aV4K The Center for Apostolic Counseling https://www.apostoliccounseling.org/ Wild at Heart https://amzn.to/4j3WNva Captivating https://amzn.to/4ccctum The Traveler’s Gift https://amzn.to/4iWI7Ok Relational Intelligence https://amzn.to/3DTvswS Boundaries https://amzn.to/3FUXbxG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*disclaimer* This episode includes discussions on pleasure and anatomy. If you’re not comfortable with your little ones hearing these details, consider popping in your headphones or saving it for a private moment. Most couples struggling with mismatched sex drives think the problem is obvious—one person wants it more, and the other wants it less. But what if that’s not actually the issue? 🤯 Let’s sit down with Dan Purcell, founder of Get Your Marriage On, to uncover the hidden dynamics behind sex drive differences. What if the real issue isn’t desire, but something deeper? And what if understanding this could transform not just your intimacy but your entire marriage?  Listen in as we tackle the unspoken truths, the role of female pleasure, and what makes a marriage truly thrive.  Resources: We have just one more EROS Marriage Weekend left this year! Register now for Nashville, September 12-13! https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros Previous Episode with Dan Purcell https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-young-married-couple/id1494555036?i=1000553295587 Connect with Dan Purcell https://getyourmarriageon.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feeling stuck in a cycle of closeness and withdrawal? 🌀 In this episode, Adam and Karissa reveal why your spouse may pull away—even when things are going well—and share 5 steps to build lasting emotional security. ♥️ Don't miss this game-changing advice for deeper connection! We have just one more EROS Marriage Weekend left this year! Register now! https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros Book a session with us. 🛋️ https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/counseling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's into a live Q&A session recorded at the EROS Marriage Weekend in Heath, Ohio! 🎙️ Adam and Karissa answered real questions from couples about love languages, navigating mismatched desires, and navigating sexual trauma and dysfunction in childhood. They even addressed ways for wives to avoid going into "mom mode" on their hubbies. 🤪 📚 Resources Mentioned: Truth Book Co – Thoughtful books for kids and adults that celebrate God's design. https://linktr.ee/truthbookco Monthly Live Date Night – Join Adam and Karissa for in-depth conversations on building stronger marriages. https://dear-young-married-couple.mykajabi.com/monthlylivedatenight EROS in Nashville – Don’t miss the next EROS Marriage Weekend in Nashville, TN, on September 12-13, 2025. https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stress doesn’t have to tear your marriage apart! 🤯 The way you and your spouse handle stress is likely different, and without understanding those differences, it can create tension. In this episode, we unpack the three stress styles—fighter, fleer, and freezer—so you can identify yours and learn how to work through stress as a team. Plus, we share a simple tool to help you stop stress from escalating. Ready to handle stress better together? Tune in! Resources: We had a fabulous time at EROS in Ohio this past weekend! Join us in Nashville, TN September 12-13. 🥳 https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros Register for Monthly Live Date Night on 3.28 ♥️ https://dear-young-married-couple.mykajabi.com/monthlylivedatenight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are old survival habits silently sabotaging your marriage? 🤯 Dr. Dan Allender joins us to unpack why even the smallest conflicts—like a baked potato debate—often stem from something much deeper. We dive into how past wounds shape present struggles, why marriage is meant to reveal both our best and worst, and how to move from good to great connection. 💛 Resources: EROS is just a few days away! Are you in the Columbus, OH area? Register now! https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros Deep Rooted Marriage by Dan Allender https://a.co/d/c8rdMtN Another episode with Dan Allender: Healing the Wounded Heart https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-young-married-couple/id1494555036?i=1000536138064 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

💭 What do you do when cultural differences clash in your marriage? Or when postpartum challenges put intimacy on pause? In this LIVE recording from the EROS Marriage Weekend, Adam and Karissa tackle real questions from couples and share practical tools to strengthen your connection. You’ll hear about creative ways to initiate intimacy (hello, candle system 🕯️), navigating emotional differences shaped by upbringing, and the power of non-demand touching. Adam and Karissa also talk about how simple, daily acts of thoughtfulness can completely transform your relationship. Want to add more fun to your intimate life? Check out the SENSATIONS card deck for creative ideas to connect. - designed to help you prioritize intimacy and keep the spark alive 🔥 https://a.co/d/b8oUI39 🎉 Near Columbus, OH? Join us for the next EROS Marriage Weekend on February 28–March 1! It’s your chance to dive deeper, ask your questions live, and invest in your marriage. https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re back this week with another round of anonymous questions from our live text line at the EROS Marriage Weekend! So many thoughtful, heartfelt, and vulnerable questions came in that we couldn’t address them all during the event—so we’re tackling them here on the podcast! ♥️ We’re keeping it real, unfiltered, and packed with practical wisdom to help you and your spouse grow together. And this is just part 3—so if you missed the others, go back and catch up! ♥️ Join Us at EROS 2025! The EROS Marriage Weekend is where couples come to strengthen their bond, navigate tough conversations, and deepen their intimacy. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative experience in 2025! 📍 Columbus, OH: February 28-March 1 📍 Nashville, TN: September 12-13 🎟️ Register now to secure your spot: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros Song of Solomon Greeting Cards 💘 https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/opt-in-6c58d828-00ca-4284-8b16-93da7799331f Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re back this week with another round of anonymous questions from our live text line at the EROS Marriage Weekend! There were so many insightful, heartfelt, and spicy questions that we couldn’t get to them all during the event—so we’re answering them here on the podcast! ♥️ We’re keeping it honest, unfiltered, and packed with practical wisdom to help you and your spouse grow stronger together. And this is just part 2—part 3 is coming next week! ♥️ Join Us at EROS 2025! The EROS Marriage Weekend is where couples come to strengthen their bond, navigate tough conversations, and reignite intimacy. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this life-changing experience in 2025! 📍 Columbus, OH: February 28-March 1 📍 Nashville, TN: September 12-13 🎟️ Register now to secure your spot: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Adam and Karissa as they dive into some of the anonymous questions sent in through our live text line during the EROS Marriage Weekend. There were SO many thoughtful, heartfelt, and spicy questions, and we didn’t have time to answer them all at the event. So, we’re bringing those questions here to the podcast! ♥️ We’re keeping it real, raw, and full of practical wisdom to help you and your spouse thrive. This is just part 1! Stay tuned for even more Q&A in the next episode. ♥️Join Us at EROS 2025! The EROS Marriage Weekend is where couples come to deepen their connection, tackle tough topics, and rekindle intimacy. Don’t miss your chance to experience this transformative event in 2025! 📍 Columbus, OH: February 28-March 1 📍 Nashville, TN: September 12-13 🎟️ Register now to secure your spot: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We were joined by Pastor Mike Novotny for a candid and thought-provoking discussion about the topics many Christians shy away from—pornography, sexuality, mental health, and more. In this episode, we explore why avoiding these conversations can cause more harm than good and how approaching them with humility, empathy, and biblical truth can transform lives and relationships. Pastor Mike shares his own story of healing through vulnerability, offers practical insights on addressing tough topics with family and community, and explains why boldness in faith often begins with uncomfortable honesty. Resources Mentioned: Pastor Mike’s book: Taboo: Why Christians Should Talk About the Things Nobody Wants to Talk About Time of Grace Ministry Website We want to see YOU at EROS! Invest in your marriage – register today ♥️ https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros  Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We all want to protect our kids, but when it comes to conversations about sex, most parents feel unprepared or awkward. 😶 The truth? The stakes have never been higher. Did you know the average age of exposure to hardcore pornography is now just 8 years old?! In this powerful episode, we sit down with Nick Liberto, the creator of TheSexTalk.com, to uncover why having “the talk” isn’t enough and how to become your child’s primary educator on this critical topic. Nick’s wisdom will leave you feeling both challenged and empowered. Resources: We want to see YOU at EROS! Invest in your marriage – register today ♥️ https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros TheSexTalk.com – Use code DEARYOUNGMARRIEDCOUPLE for 25% off. Having the talkS - because one just isn't enough. Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You can't prioritize your MINISTRY over your MARRIAGE or you'll eventually lose both" -- Pastor Kurt Green. Listen in today as Pastor Kurt and Lori Green share their story of healing from pornography while navigating their ministerial calling. You CAN repair your marriage better than new. We are here for you! Resources: Adam's Porn Recovery Focus Group https://forms.gle/vrcFydBtGhqjcKoi8 Lori's Alphabetical Verse List https://s3.amazonaws.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/sites/129727/downloads/c063fd-e0f-e63b-fe28-d0c7fd6262f_Alphabet_Anchor_Scriptures_by_Lori_Green.pdf Power of a Praying Wife https://www.amazon.com/dp/0736957499?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_130BY2Q8ZVE0CT700V65 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before you rush into goal-setting for 2025, pause and reflect. In this heartfelt episode, we take you behind the scenes of our own marriage, scoring each area and sharing insights that have shaped our relationship. From trust to intimacy, personal development, and beyond, we dive into what worked, what didn’t, and how we’re moving forward. Resources Mentioned: Power Couple Circle Membership Sensations Card Deck Previous episode: Chore Wars Couples Counseling 2-Day Intensives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎄 The holidays are here, and with them come all the packed schedules, family dynamics, and unmet expectations. But they don’t have to pull you and your spouse apart. In this short and practical episode, we unpack:  How unmet expectations can create frustration Real-life examples of aligning holiday expectations Tips for setting boundaries with family and budgeting stress A powerful question to spark connection this Christmas Whether you’re navigating gift-giving or just trying to survive the family dinner, this episode will help you turn potential chaos into connection. Resources: Procrastinated on a Christmas gift? Give the gift of intimate connection. Gift EROS! ♥️ https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get ready to have your worldview shaken. 🤯 In this episode, we sit down with author, speaker, and cultural warrior Seth Gruber to uncover the hidden agendas driving America’s culture of death. From Planned Parenthood’s dark eugenics roots to the chilling parallels between ancient child sacrifice and modern abortion practices, Seth exposes truths that many are too afraid to confront. This is more than a conversation—it’s a call to action for Christians to rise up, tear down the lies, and fight for the family, the unborn, and the next generation. Resources Mentioned: EROS Marriage Weekend: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros The 1916 Project Documentary: https://the1916project.com/ White Rose Resistance: The White Rose Books: The 1916 Project: The Lying, the Witch, and the War We’re In: https://a.co/d/7xqgetN Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Friendship as an adult can prove challenging, but we want to encourage you: It IS within reach. In this episode, Karissa sits down with her best friend, SarahAnne Buster, MA to unpack what it takes to maintain meaningful friendships in the midst of busy schedules, family responsibilities, and the many demands of life. Let’s dive into some practical insights, personal stories, and lessons learned from over 3 decades of friendship—spanning childhood, marriage, and everything in between. Resources: Invest in your marriage this holliday season – register for EROS in 2025! 🎉  https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros 👭 Ladies, it’s time to get intentional with your friendships! Keep the connection strong and the fun flowing with 52 Friend Dates. https://a.co/d/3XaGo0J Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Adam’s best friend, Evan Grizzle, joins us to discuss the vital yet often-overlooked role of male friendships in a world increasingly marked by disconnection. We explore why social media can’t replace real relationships, how isolation impacts mental health and decision-making, and why pursuing consistent, meaningful friendships is essential for emotional and spiritual well-being. Yes, even for men. Hear Evan offer practical advice for building deeper connections and remind us that true vulnerability strengthens masculinity rather than diminishing it. Resources: Join us at EROS in 2025! 🎉  https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros Soul Keeping -  https://a.co/d/0V7cBkt Ordering your private world - https://a.co/d/0U1SJAk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices