This week on the podcast, we had the pleasure of talking with Kim and Larry Peacock. They opened up about the sudden loss of their daughter and how they kept their marriage strong during the crisis and in the years since. We talk about how to work through trauma, what the healing process might look like when you and your spouse grieve differently, and how to keep God's perspective. They are an amazing couple who have kept the focus on Jesus and are allowing Him to use their story to bring Him … [Read more...]
#8: A Small RV and Two Kids Under Three (Bart & Cassie Gant)
Have you ever wanted to just quit your job and travel across the country? That’s exactly what our friends Bart and Cassie Gant did. On today’s podcast, they share their story of taking a leap of faith and how they made the decision to drastically change their life to match their priorities. We talk about how to shift our thinking when it comes to priorities, choosing a lifestyle that is counter-culture, and trusting God. This one is a must-listen! #8: A Small RV and Two Kids Under Three … [Read more...]
#7: Navigating a Blended Family (Ron Deal)
In today’s podcast, we had the pleasure of talking with Ron Deal, Director of FamilyLife Blended. In today’s culture, blended families are becoming more common. Ron offers his wisdom on how a couple can navigate the complexities that come with entering marriage when one or both spouses already have children. If you're in a blended family (or just want advice on how to parent from a unified front), we highly recommend listening to this podcast! #7: Navigating a Blended Family (Ron … [Read more...]
#6: Marriage Lessons We Learned from Disneyland
What do Disneyland and marriage have in common? Today on the podcast we’ll share what Disneyland ended up teaching us about each other and our own marriage! Listen in for some laughs and heartfelt conversation about what different personalities might look like in a marriage, grace, and the importance of valuing your spouse. We had a blast recording this one and can’t wait for you to listen in! #6: Marriage Lessons We Learned from Disneyland Mentioned in This … [Read more...]
#5: Marriage: Withstanding the Storm of Cancer (Kevin & Becky McIntire)
Have you ever wondered how a couple keeps their marriage strong in the midst of a serious illness? Today, Kevin and Becky McIntire share their raw, personal story of walking through cancer and how they stayed a strong team through struggle and uncertainty. They walk us through the dark moments that cancer brought, how their relationship with Jesus kept them together, and how they withstood the storm as a united team. Be sure to listen in! #5: Withstanding the Storm of Cancer (Kevin & Becky … [Read more...]
#4: Being Fully Present in Your Marriage (Bob Goff)
Today we had an awesome time talking with Bob Goff! In today’s podcast he talks with us about being fully present and kind, and what this looks like with our spouses. We hope you have as much fun listening to his stories and wisdom as we did! #4: Being Fully Present in Your Marriage (Bob Goff) Mentioned in This Episode: Where to find Bob: BobGoff.com Dream Big Framework Follow Bob on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Bob's Latest Books: Love Does Everybody … [Read more...]
#3: Balancing Work and Family (Ryan & Selena Frederick)
In today’s podcast, we get to talk with Ryan and Selena Frederick, creators of Fierce Marriage. We dig into how they got started, being authentic, and keeping Jesus at the center of life and our marriages. They are an incredible couple who are intentional in every aspect of their life as they seek to keep the Lord as their main priority. We had a blast interviewing them and we are so excited for you to listen in--enjoy! #3: Balancing Work and Family (Ryan & Selena … [Read more...]
#2: From the Brink of Divorce: A Story of Hope
In this podcast, we get real and raw about our story. This was a difficult podcast for us to record, but we feel led by God to let Him use our story for His glory. We pray that this podcast encourages you and helps you to know that there is hope for any and every marriage when a husband and wife submit themselves to the Lord. #2: From the Brink of Divorce: A Story of Hope Mentioned in This Episode: Get help: If you're in a similar situation to the one we were in, check … [Read more...]
#1: Who We Are & How We Got Here
We're so excited to release this first episode and share a bit about who we are and where God has brought our marriage and Radiant Marriage over the past few years! We can’t wait to continue this journey and see what God does! Our hope and prayer is that this podcast and everything that comes from this ministry would be an encouragement to you and your marriage. Look below for the links we mentioned in this episode! #1: Who We Are & How We Got Here Mentioned in This … [Read more...]
From the Brink of Divorce: A Story of Hope
Author's note: Abuse is never acceptable. If you're in an abusive situation (or even think you might be) please read Taking a Stand Against Abuse in Your Marriage for steps on how to get help. Numb. That is the best word to describe what I (Jess) was feeling. The couple of days before had been a whirlwind. I had, over the course of 48 hours, come to grips with my marriage situation and admitted we were in trouble, talked with a pastor, taken money out of our bank account, packed my stuff, and … [Read more...]