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Reflecting on Christmas Past, Present, and Future as a Couple24 Dec 202400:21:02

We don't have to be Scrooges to benefit from reflecting on Christmas past, present, and future. In this episode, we talk about how looking back, living now, and planning ahead together can enrich our marriages.

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If you’ve been married five years or more, practice nostalgia with your spouse. Ask each other about your favorite Christmas you’ve spent together and why it stands out to you. If you have been married less than five years, plan ahead on where you want to be relationally next Christmas.

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The Art of Venting: 3 Key Questions for Couples17 Dec 202400:26:13

Should you vent to your spouse? Today, we talk about what venting is and share three key questions to ask yourself before you dive into an emotionally-charged vent.

3 KEY QUESTIONS TO ASK

  1. What fuels my desire to vent about this particular frustration, situation, or person?
  2. If I vent in my emotional-charged state, will we be reacting or responding to whatever has upset me?
  3. Will what I share be beneficial to my spouse and our relationship?

TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE

If you find yourself ready to vent about something this week, pause first. Ask yourself these three questions and determine if you need to calm down before sharing.

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK

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What You Remember in Marriage Matters15 Oct 202400:25:31

Does what you choose to remember about your spouse impact your marriage? Absolutely. In today’s episode, we share three reasons why what you remember in your marriage matters.

TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE

If you don’t already have your vows framed and hung in your house, do that this week. Read them regularly. As you do, remind yourself that what you remember about your spouse and your marriage matters.

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK

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How to Leave and Cleave in Marriage08 Oct 202400:20:09

We talk about how getting married requires us to realign our relational loyalties and priorities. We’ll share three practical ways we’ve learned to “leave and cleave” in marriage. We hope you will find them helpful, too.

TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE

Write down one specific thing you struggle with when it comes to leaving and cleaving. Share it with your spouse and see if they agree it’s an issue. Brainstorm together two or three ideas on how you can improve in this area.

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK

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3 Ways to Stay Connected as You Parent01 Oct 202400:25:49

If you are parents or hope to be in the future, this episode is for you. We’re sharing three practical ways you can stay connected as a couple while you raise kids.

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If you are currently parents, talk about what phase of parenting you are in and brainstorm ways you can stay connected. You can use the suggestions we’ve offered or come up with your own. If you don’t have kids yet, talk to friends with children and learn practical ways they stay connected while parenting.

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK

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How to Encourage Your Discouraged Spouse24 Sep 202400:25:26

We all feel discouraged sometimes. But what about when our spouse feels beaten down or weary? On this episode, we share some practical ways you can encourage your discouraged spouse.

TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE

Ask your spouse what most encourages them when they’re discouraged.

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK

Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107)

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Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Strategies for Safeguarding Your Marriage from Affairs17 Sep 202400:22:46

Among married couples, sometimes there’s this belief that “an affair could never happen to us!” As a result, safeguards are often not set in place. In this episode, we share four strategies we use to safeguard our marriage from affairs. Perhaps they’ll also be helpful to you.

TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE

Sit down and talk through what safeguards you have in place. If you don’t have any, establish and agree on some.

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK

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Fun Conversation Starters for Couples in a Rut10 Sep 202400:31:40

Do you ever run out of things to talk about with your spouse? After almost twenty-two years of marriage, we do! In this episode, we share some fun conversation starters we found online and model for you how to use them to connect with your spouse.

CONVERSATION STARTERS WE ANSWER

  • If you could have any job, whether serious or silly, and money was not a factor, what would it be?
  • If time travel existed, when and where would you like to visit first?
  • Who are three famous people, dead or alive, you would want to have lunch with?
  • If you could only listen to two albums for the rest of your life, which ones would you choose, and why?
  • What do you think our biggest strength as a couple is? What about our biggest weakness?
  • What’s a "little thing" in our relationship that you really love?
  • If our life was a reality TV series, what do you think would be the most appropriate title?
  • What is one date we have not done you would like to do?

TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE

Ask each other the conversation starters we used or find additional ones online.

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK

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How to Dream Together as a Couple with Mike and Kate Battistelli03 Sep 202400:24:05

When was the last time you and your spouse took the time to dream together? In this episode, Mike and Kate Battistelli join us and share what it looks like to trust God with everything and bravely step into His dreams for us. You don’t want to miss this interview!

TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE

Talk about your dreams and goals as a couple. Is there a God Dare you need to answer together?

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK

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Why Celebrating Together Matters27 Aug 202400:21:52

It’s our 50th episode! To celebrate, today, we’re talking about celebrations. We’ll explore why celebrating together as a couple matters and share practical ways you can mark both the big and the small milestones, victories, and occasions as a couple.

TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE

Find something to celebrate this week.

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK

Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107)

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Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Encouraging Military Couples with Mike and Carlie Kercheval20 Aug 202400:28:44

Are you or your spouse in the military? Or do you have friends or family members who are? If so, you don’t want to miss this episode. Mike and Carlie Kercheval join us. They’re trained Christian marriage counselors, certified marriage coaches and mentors, best-selling authors, and more. Mike and Carlie spent years of their marriage as a military couple. Listen in as they share encouragement for other military couples and offer ideas on how those not serving in the armed forces can support those who are.

TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE

Join Mike and Carlie's Free 5-Day Marriage Communication Challenge at marriagelegacyuniversity.com.

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK

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MORE FROM MIKE AND CARLIE KERCHEVAL

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How to Make Your Marriage Fun Again13 Aug 202400:24:48

Do you and your spouse have fun together? As couples, sometimes we can get in a rut and feel like life — and marriage — are all work and no play. In this episode, we’re exploring how we can make marriage fun again.

TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE

If fun is lacking from your marriage, try one of our suggestions.

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK

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Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Every Marriage Can Get Better with Mark and Jill Savage10 Dec 202400:27:04

Have you been striving for the perfect marriage? Today, that striving stops. Our guests, Mark and Jill Savage, say that no marriage is perfect, but the good news is that every marriage can get better. Listen in as Mark and Jill share their story and the fundamentals they’ve learned to grow a healthy marriage.

TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE

Put into the practice the tool of grace that Mark and Jill talked about. Maybe even think of a creative way you can practice it — for example, how Mark took Jill sunglass shopping at the Dollar Store.

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK

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Marriage Survival Tips for the School Year06 Aug 202400:18:35

In many places, the school year has started. How can you stay connected as a couple when the fall schedule threatens to pull you apart? Today, we’re sharing some marriage survival tips for the school year.

TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE

Pull out your calendar and create a plan for connecting daily and dating weekly.

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK

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How to Team Up in All Seasons of Life with Phil and Jennifer Rothschild30 Jul 202400:23:00

We talk with author, speaker, Bible teacher, and podcaster Jennifer Rothschild and her husband Phil about how to team up in all seasons of life.

TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE

Find a couple you know who has been married for thirty years or more. Ask them what they’ve done to remain a team, and then put some of their advice into practice in your marriage.

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK

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MORE FROM JENNIFER ROTHSCHILD

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5 Habits to Improve Your Marriage23 Jul 202400:26:20

What relationship-building habits do you and your spouse have? Listen in as we share five practices that, if made a habit, can potentially improve your marriage.

TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE

Pick one of these practices to make a habit.

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK

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How to Make Couple Friends16 Jul 202400:27:18

Do you and your spouse have couple friends? In this episode, we discuss why making them can sometimes be challenging, offer you some practical tips on how to find and connect with other married couples, and share three types of couple friends we all need.

TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE

Think about your couple friends. Do you have some? If so, schedule a time to go on a double date or hang out. If you don’t, come up with a strategy for making some.

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK

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4 Truths About Marriage Every Couple Needs to Remember09 Jul 202400:24:47

No matter how long you’ve been married, reminding yourself of fundamental marriage truths is helpful. In this episode, we’ll share four truths about marriage every couple needs to remember.

TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE

Talk about which of these truths you needed to be reminded of most. Ask yourselves: How can we live it out in our marriage this week?

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK

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How to Be a Couple of Influence02 Jul 202400:25:52

Did you know that you and your spouse are a couple of influence? It’s true! Even if you don’t have a platform, television show, or a large online following, you are daily influencing — for better or for worse — how those around you think about marriage. Today, we share three ways you can use your influence for good.

TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE

Think about a couple you know who influences you to see marriage in a positive light. What is it about what they do, say, and live that makes you view marriage well? How can you practice some of the same things in your relationship?

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK

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Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Why We Go to Bed Mad (And How It's Helped Our Marriage)25 Jun 202400:22:12

Within the Christian community, “Do not let the sun go down on your anger” is often quoted as a hard-and-fast rule for married couples to follow whenever they experience conflict. But sometimes Ted and I do go to bed mad—and surprisingly, it’s been good for our marriage. In today’s episode, we’ll tell you why.

TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE

Think of another hard-and-fast rule couples are often told. Do you practice it in your marriage? How has it been helpful? If not, what do you do instead and why?

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK

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Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

How to Respond When Your Spouse Loads the Dishwasher Wrong18 Jun 202400:21:35

Do you and your spouse approach daily tasks or responsibilities differently? Maybe it’s how you load the dishwasher, fold laundry, or even where you cut your toenails. As couples, sometimes, it’s easy for us to assume our way is the right way and seek to change each other. In this episode, we discuss how to work through the annoyance and loss of control you may feel when your spouse’s way of doing things differs from yours. 

TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE

Think of a task or responsibility your spouse tackles very differently from you. What can you appreciate from the way they approach it? What’s one way you can express that appreciation to them?

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK

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Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

How to Have a Front-Seat Marriage with James and Arlene Pellicane11 Jun 202400:23:39

Has your marriage taken a backseat to your parenting? Today, we have author and speaker Arlene Pellicane and her husband James on the podcast. They share practical tips on how your marriage can take a front seat!

TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE

Connect daily this week by taking walks around the block.

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK

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MORE FROM JAMES AND ARLENE PELLICANE

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The Best Marriage Advice We Ever Received04 Jun 202400:22:08

When you got married, you probably received a lot of advice. I know we did! Well, today, we’re talking about the best marriage advice we’ve ever received. We’ll also share with you some favorite words of wisdom our friends were given.

TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE

Talk with your spouse about the best marriage advice you received. Ask yourselves if you are regularly putting it into practice.

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK

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Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

3 Tools for Tackling Everyday Conflicts in Your Marriage03 Dec 202400:22:54

How do you and your spouse tackle everyday conflicts? Today, we share three of our favorite tools for working through those smaller disagreements or disputes.

TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE

Pick one of the tools we shared to try this week when you face conflict with your spouse.

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK

Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107)

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Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Navigating Sickness as a Team with Jon and Brett Seidl28 May 202400:25:16

Did you recite traditional vows at your wedding? We did! One thing we promised was, “in sickness and in health.” But what does it look like to walk together as a team through sickness? Best-selling author Jon Seidl and his wife Brett—who is an award-winning interior designer—join us to talk about how they have been navigating debilitating health issues. It’s Part 2 of our interview with them. 

TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE

When we’re going through hard stuff, there is a lot of opportunity for conflict, misunderstandings, and hurting one another. Talk about what forgiveness looks like in these situations. 

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK

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MORE FROM JON AND BRETT SEIDL

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Navigating Mental Health as a Team with Jon and Brett Seidl21 May 202400:27:54

Has your marriage been impacted by mental health issues? If so, today’s episode is for you. Best-selling author Jon Seidl and his wife Brett—who is an award-winning interior designer—join us to talk about how they’ve navigated the valleys of anxiety and OCD as a team. It’s Part 1 of two episodes with them. Jon and Brett are open, vulnerable, and wise. You don’t want to miss this interview! 

TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE

Take time to do a weekly check-in with your spouse. Ask if they are feeling any stress or anxiety, and pray together about it.

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK

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MORE FROM JON AND BRETT SEIDL

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Why Staying a Team Takes Time... and Is Worth the Investment14 May 202400:26:25

Sometimes, we forget in marriage that staying a team takes time. As a result, we can find ourselves slowly drifting away from one another. However, research shows that couples who spend time together regularly and consistently are happier and have a better relationship. Listen in as we discuss why staying a team takes time … and is worth the investment.

TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE

Pull out the calendar and schedule a date this week. It doesn’t have to be super special, extra romantic, or even well-planned. Go on an evening walk, do your Costco shopping together, or maybe visit a local food truck. 

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK

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LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

How to Face Anxiety as a Team When It Impacts Your Marriage08 Aug 202300:25:00

We’ve all had situations or experiences where we’ve felt anxious. Maybe before a job interview, during a move or the house-buying process, or when faced with a daunting project or deadline. For some of us, though, anxiousness isn’t limited to a situation or experience. It can be a daily struggle.

Listen in as we share our story and give you some practical suggestions on how you can support, encourage, and stay united when anxiety impacts marriage.

TAKE THE "US TIME CHALLENGE"

Talk to your spouse about a time when you felt anxious. What triggered it, and what did you need? How can you prepare to face anxiety as a team in the future.

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK

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LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Why Being Right in Marriage Can Be Wrong01 Aug 202300:23:48

How often do you need to be right? And how do you respond when you’re not right, and your spouse is? We’re digging into all that today and discussing why being right in marriage can be wrong. Listen in as we chat about how we can help maintain the peace, not by hoping that our spouse, if ever asked, applaud us as always right. But instead, by actively practicing humility.

TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE

Identify if there are any little areas where you insist on being right. We all have them. Then, figure out how you can practice both/and in this area.

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK

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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

  • Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis 

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Money Talk in Marriage20 Jun 202300:25:37

We’re talking about something that’s in every marriage—and that’s money! We’ll be the first to admit that finances aren’t an area we have all figured out. But a recent message from our pastor got us freshly contemplating how much trust and dependence we put in it.

Listen in as we reflect on his sermon and share our results from a money personality assessment. We also discuss how we aren’t 100% on the same page in every area regarding money, but we’ve learned not to let it divide us.

TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE

Take the 5 Money Personalities Assessment at 5moneypersonalities.com this week with your spouse. Share your results with each other—and with us on social media.

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK

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Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

5 Ways to Stop Your Differences from Dividing You as a Couple23 May 202300:23:16

Have you ever looked at your spouse and asked, “What do we have in common?” Maybe there have been times when you’ve even felt like you have more differences than similarities.

In marriage, there’s always the potential for our differences to eat away at our unity—especially if that’s what we focus on. Today, we’re sharing five practical ways you and your spouse can stop your differences from dividing you.

TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE

Identify one difference that’s been dividing you and your spouse lately. Take some time to think about what you can appreciate and respect about that difference. Then, tell your spouse—and be sure to keep it all positive!

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK

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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

  • Loving Him Well by Gary Thomas
  • For Women Only by Shaunti Feldhahn and For Men Only by Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn
  • 9 Lies That Will Destroy Your Marriage by Robert Paul and Greg Smalley

 

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3 Simple Ways to Feed Your Spouse More Praise16 May 202300:23:33

How often do you intentionally stop to praise your spouse? To recognize and affirm their character or actions? Many of us probably cringe at answering these questions because we know we could do better!

If you struggle to feed your spouse praise regularly, this episode is for you. Listen in as we share some practical steps we all can take to criticize less and affirm and build up our spouse more.

TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE

Make it your goal to praise your spouse more this week!

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK

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TEAM US RESOURCES

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

How Podcasting Can Strengthen Your Marriage09 May 202300:19:03

Do you remember the “Anyone can cook” catchphrase from the film Ratatouille? Well, we believe anyone can record a podcast—including you and your spouse. Listen in as we share some ways podcasting together has strengthened our marriage, and we think it can strengthen your relationship too.

TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE

Record a podcast together! It doesn’t have to be long, fancy, focused on marriage, or even distributed on iTunes. You can record it for family and friends and simply post it on your social media feed. And be sure to tag us when you do!

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK

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TEAM US RESOURCES

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Why Your Spouse Comes Before Your Kids11 Apr 202300:21:48

Parenting can be wonderful, but it is also demanding and exhausting. We have four kids—we get it! It can be easy to put our spouse and marriage on the back burner. But today, we’re encouraging you not to do that!

Listen in as we share three practical reasons why your marriage relationship needs to take the highest priority after your relationship with God. (And know, this is a conversation full of grace for whatever parenting season you are in!)

TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE

Spend time together! If your schedule and current parenting stage don’t easily allow for a date, find time together at home. Sit on the couch or back porch and talk. Take a walk, or have a fun conversation while you drive. The point is not to put your relationship on the backburner!

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Work-Love Balance for Couples with Kyle and Ariel Tresch26 Nov 202400:23:38

Do you and your spouse struggle to move from work mode to romance mode? Kyle and Ariel Tresch join us to talk about work-love balance for couples. They share practical tips you can start using today.

TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE

Try one of Kyle and Ariel’s three suggestions for transitioning from work mode to romance mode. As a reminder, they are: Nostalgic transitions, treasure hunt, and mortality frame.

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How to Grow Older and Love the Couple You Become04 Apr 202300:23:37

What kind of couple do you want to be 5, 10, or 20 years from now? We recently spent a week surrounded by couples who are older than us, and we asked ourselves this exact question. Listen in as we share our thoughts on how you can grow older together and love the couple you become.

Take the "Us Time" Challenge

Ask yourself: What kind of couple do we want to be in 5, 10, or even 20 years. Then come up with a game plan to start becoming that couple. 

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What to Do When Your Spouse’s Personality Drives You Nuts21 Mar 202300:23:07

Have you ever thought, “My marriage would be a lot easier if my spouse had a personality more like mine”? If so, you’re not alone. We’ve all had moments where something about our spouse’s unique wiring annoys us. Listen in as we talk about what you can do in those moments when your spouse’s personality drives you nuts.

Take the "Us Time" Challenge

Pick one of the popular personality tests out there and take it with your spouse. Then talk about your results and share something positive about your spouse’s personality that now makes more sense to you.

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How to Vacation-Proof Your Marriage14 Mar 202300:28:45

Have you and your spouse ever been on a getaway together or a family vacation and it didn’t go so well? We can relate! Today we’ll share a few of our stories, list some reasons you might be experiencing conflict away from home, and give you five marriage survival tips to help you vacation-proof your marriage. 

Take the "Us Time" Challenge

This week, look back at a previous vacation that maybe didn’t go so well. Talk and laugh about what you could have done differently. Focus on your own behavior and attitudes, not your spouse’s.   

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How to Have a Date-Night Conversation That’s Not About Work, Bills, Schedules, or Kids07 Mar 202300:17:45

What if every time you go out on a date with your spouse, all you talk about is work, bills, schedules, and — if you have them — kids? As vitally important as those things are to discuss, we chat about how you can have a date-night conversation that’s NOT about work, bills, schedules, or kids. Listen in as we share four steps you can put into practice.

Take the "Us Time" Challenge 

Go on a date night and practice these steps. Make sure you and your spouse each pick out a conversation starter or two that you want to ask the other.

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How Your Marriage Can Go the Distance with Todd and Brooke Tilghman28 Feb 202300:26:42

On this episode, we’re doing something a little different! Instead of hearing from us, you’ll listen in on a conversation we had with Todd and Brooke Tilghman. Todd is best known as the Season 18 winner of NBC’s The Voice, and what we really love about their story is that if it hadn’t been for Brooke, Todd would have never auditioned for the show. Talk about teamwork!

Todd and Brooke are high school sweethearts who have been married for 24 years and are the parents of eight kids. They wrote a book called Every Little Win, and Todd recently released a new single called “Dig My Grave.” Join us as we talk with Todd and Brooke about practical ways your marriage can go the distance.

Take the "Us Time" Challenge

This week, look for small opportunities to spend time connecting with your spouse. Maybe it’s on a ride to the grocery store, taking a walk together in your neighborhood, or doing the dishes.

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What to Do When Communication Is Frustrating21 Feb 202300:15:29

Have you ever heard of the game “In So Many Words”? We play it to kick off this episode on communication. But while word games can be fun, sometimes communication in marriage is frustrating. We’ve all felt it! So, how do we navigate it?

Listen in as we talk about communication killers that might be frustrating conversations. We also share three steps you can take when talking to your spouse is a challenge.

Take the "Us Time" Challenge 

Google communication games for team-building. Pick one to play with your spouse.

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“5 Communication Killers and How to Avoid Them” (https://www.altaredmarriage.com/5-communication-killers-and-how-to-avoid-them/)

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What You Can Do to Ruin Your Marriage (We Don't Recommend It)14 Feb 202300:18:50

On this episode, we originally planned to share with you safeguards you can put in place to protect your marriage. But, as Ted says, that’s been done—a lot! So instead, we turn the topic on its head and discuss what you can do to ruin your marriage.

Listen in as we share four things you might be doing to hurt your relationship. You’ll hear why each of these is destructive and why we definitely don’t recommend doing them!

4 Ways You Can Ruin Your Marriage {We Don’t Recommend Them}

  1. Have close friends of the opposite sex
  2. Stop communicating and start burying issues
  3. Focus on the negative
  4. Stop connecting

Take the "Us Time" Challenge

Focus on the positive in your spouse, and be sure to share with them what you see!

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How to Rescue a Valentine’s Day Gone Wrong07 Feb 202300:17:02

Have you ever had a Valentine’s Day go wrong? We have! During our first year as a married couple, we ended up fighting over what we now realize was just a big misunderstanding. We learned that how we respond to each other’s words and actions on Valentine’s Day and any day makes a difference in our relationship.

Listen in as we share how that first Valentine’s Day went wrong and what we wish we’d known then that we know now. We also share three practical things you can do to rescue a day gone bad.

Take the "Us Time" Challenge 

Use this week’s challenge to help you avoid even having a Valentine’s Day gone wrong. Take some time to sit down and share expectations for the day. Come up with a plan on how to celebrate that you are both happy with.

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How to Team Up for a New Day, Week, Month, and Year31 Jan 202300:22:28

We’re about a month into the new year, and we’re back with brand-new episodes! Maybe your new year has started off strong. Or, like us, you’ve faced some challenges.

Today, we’re talking about how you can team up not just for the new year, but for every minute, hour, day, week, and month of the year! Listen in as we share three practical ways you can walk in unity. We also talk about spiritual warfare in marriage, what that might look like, and share thoughts on how to navigate it hand-in-hand.

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Pick one of today’s ways to team up and try it this week.

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Faith Over Fear27 Jan 202300:24:35

If you love listening to "Team Us," we want to introduce you to another LifeAudio podcast we think you'll enjoy: "Faith Over Fear."

 

Scripture assures us that God does not want us to live enslaved to fear, weighed down by stress, and overpowered by personal weakness. Christ promised us joy, peace, and inexpressible freedom. He also promised to give us the power to experience each of those supernatural gifts. In this special episode of Faith Over Fear, prolific speaker Max Lucado shares a time when, attempting to carry his ministry in his own strength, the burden became nearly crippling and how he found fresh hope and strength through the Holy Spirit.

 

If you like what you hear and want to continue listening to more episodes, just search "Faith Over Fear" on your favorite podcast app, or click on any of the links below!

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-fear/id1500408829  

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GCj0NnLVrkEqeSraSxJYx  

LifeAudio: https://www.lifeaudio.com/faith-over-fear 

We will be back soon with a brand new episode of Team Us. Thanks for listening.

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Timeless Relationship Insights from Modern Musicals19 Nov 202400:22:55

As couples, we can look for insight into how to improve our marriages in a variety of places. In this episode, we’re turning to the modern musical. We share some timeless relationship insights we can take away from three of them.

TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE

Have a date night and watch or listen to one of these musicals and talk through some of the insights we’ve shared.

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How to Navigate Stressful Decisions Together20 Dec 202200:19:20

We’ve made a lot of stressful decisions together over the years. Some have related to job loss, challenges with our kids, financial pressures, and, most recently, our cross-country move. It would be easy for these decisions to pull us apart and turn us against each other instead of drawing us closer. That’s why we are always determined in advance to stay united.

Perhaps you and your spouse are currently facing your own stressful decisions. Join us as we share three team-building strategies you can practice when faced with difficult choices. They’ll help you navigate stressful decisions together as a team!

3 Ways to Navigate Stressful Decisions Together

1.    Remember that it’s “us,” not “you and me.”
2.    Rather than focus on the stress, dream about the possibilities.
3.    Try to come to full agreement before making a big decision.

Us Time Challenge

Pick a stressful decision you have to make and spend some time dreaming about the possibilities. Maybe even make a list of what good may come out of what you’re facing.

Team Us Resources

•    Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/)
•    FREE Team Us Study Guide (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/)  

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Why Church Can Be Good for Your Marriage13 Dec 202200:20:28
If you ask us why church is good for our marriage, Ted will most likely quip, “I met my wife at church. That was good for my marriage.” Wit aside, though, we take being an active member of our local church seriously. In the two decades since we first met, we’ve been purposeful as a couple in making regular church attendance and active participation a consistent part of our lives, and it’s benefited our relationship in many ways.
We believe church can be good for your marriage too. Listen in as we start by sharing why going to church matters. We’ll then give you five reasons church attendance and involvement can help you and your spouse grow closer.

5 Reasons Church Can Be Good for Your Marriage

1. It provides shared experiences.
2. It sparks conversation.
3. It provides opportunities to serve together.
4. It offers support and accountability.
5. It fosters spiritual unity.

Us Time Challenge

This week, go to church together — whether it’s mid-week, small group, or Sunday morning — and notice specific ways it brings you closer together.

Team Us Resources

• Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/)
• FREE Team Us Study Guide (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/)

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How to Work Together to Resolve Disagreements06 Dec 202200:28:16
What do conflict, birthdays, Nehemiah, and buried issues have in common? We talk about them all in this episode! As we’ve said before, conflict in marriage is inevitable. And for us, disagreements have never been about whether or not we’ll have them, but how we deal with them when we do.

Listen in as we talk about practical ways to work together as a team to resolve disagreements. We’ll share how you learn to face conflict as allies, agree not to bury issues, and commit to respond rather than react.

3 Ways to Work Together to Resolve Disagreements

1. Face discouragements as allies.
2. Agree not to bury issues.
3. Commit to respond, not react.

Us Time Challenge

Do a team-building activity together that has the potential to be frustrating at times. Maybe it’s an escape room or paddling a rowboat. Come up with something creative, fun, and relationship-strengthening!

Team Us Resources

• Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/)
• FREE Team Us Study Guide (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/)

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How to Better Communicate as a Team29 Nov 202200:19:34
Some people might assume we’re some sort of communication experts because we both have master’s degrees in communication. But today we’re going to let you in on a not-so-secret truth. We aren’t. We studied communication because we knew we needed help. And, all these years later, we’re still learning.

Join us as we share some tools, tips, and techniques we’ve discovered. Listen in as we talk about how putting them into practice has helped us better communicate like a team. Hopefully, they’ll do the same for you!

4 Steps to Better Communicating as a Team

1. Slow down.
2. Listen well.
3. Repeat often.
4. Respond rather than react.

Us Time Challenge

Practice the four steps to better communicating as a team. Pick a moment where you might normally rush through communication, and instead, slow down, listen well, repeat often, and respond rather than react.

Team Us Resources

• Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/)
• FREE Team Us Study Guide (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/)

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