Enneagram and Marriage

Mar 09 2025 451 ep. 38 mins 186
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The Enneagram and Marriage Podcast, hosted by Christa Hardin, MA, is rooted in two decades of experience counseling and coaching couples. On top of her expert marriage advice, Christa uses the Enneagram to add another layer of understanding in how we work as individuals and gives us deeper insight into how we connect and shine together in marriage and relationships across the collective community.

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The Space Between Us: Why Decentralizing Your Partner Creates Healthier Love

Mar 09 2025 18 mins  
What happens when we make our partners the center of our emotional universe? In this insightful episode with Christa walking us through the concept of decentralization, we explore the delicate art of "decentralizing" your partner—a powerful practice that counterintuitively strengthens intimate connections. Through the lens of marriage theory, including but not limited to the Enne

Living a Life of Radical Generosity with Craig & Laura Cooper, 3-9

Mar 04 2025 56 mins  
What happens when we open our hearts and homes to others? Craig and Laura Cooper join us to share their extraordinary journey of faith and generosity that inspired MercyMe's song and Walker Hayes' music video "Craig." The Coopers discuss how their Type 3w4 and Type 9 Enneagram dynamics shape their approach to hospitality, and how a simple act of giving a minivan to a family in need

One Choice Away: Breaking Toxic Cycles with Justin & Trisha Davis

Mar 02 2025 54 mins  
Join us for a powerful conversation with Justin and Trisha Davis about breaking the cycles that hurt our relationships. From navigating infidelity to rebuilding trust, they share how understanding their Enneagram dynamic as an 8w7 and 3w2 couple has transformed their marriage and ministry. Discover practical wisdom for breaking free from shame, resentment, and fear while creating n

The Beauty of Broken Places: How Suffering Reshapes Marriage w/Award-Winning Author Kimberly Phinney, 9

Feb 25 2025 61 mins  
Join Christa and award-winning writer and professor Kimberly Phinney for a tender yet powerful conversation about navigating suffering in marriage. Through her own journey with critical illness and her work as a poet and literature scholar, Kimberly shares how pain can become a doorway to deeper connection. Discover how writing becomes medicine, how presence matters more than perfe

Building Secure Love: Transforming Attachment Patterns with Julie Menanno, LMFT

Feb 23 2025 45 mins  
Join us for this powerful conversation with Julie Menanno, LMFT (@TheSecureRelationship), whose work has helped millions transform their attachment patterns. From her national bestseller, Secure Love: Create a Relationship That Lasts a Lifetime, to her viral Instagram insights, Julie brings practical wisdom about creating lasting security in relationships via the attachment lens an

Understanding Your Arrows: Why Your Partner Seems Different Under Stress

Feb 18 2025 21 mins  
Ever wonder why your partner acts completely different under stress? Join Christa as we explore the Enneagram arrows - your map to understanding relationship patterns in both stress and growth, as we move expansively from just your main type to see other typical moves we can expect from each Enneagram pattern. Whether you're navigating challenges or building connection, discover ho

The Marriage You Want: Breaking Free from Stereotypes with Sheila Rae Gregoire, 8

Feb 16 2025 38 mins  
Join us for a powerful must-listen conversation with bestselling author Sheila Rae Gregoire, 8, about creating true partnership in marriage. Using evidence-based research and biblical wisdom, Sheila and her team challenge outdated stereotypes while offering practical paths to genuine intimacy! Whether you're seeking deeper connection or wanting to build a stronger team approach wit

“Let Them” in Love & Marriage: Stop Trying to Change Your Partner and Start Living Your Life

Feb 11 2025 21 mins  
Join Christa as we explore the transformative power of letting your partner be exactly who they are as we pair the Mel Robbins' "Let Them" theory with the Enneagram. Discover how releasing the need to fix, change, or perfect your spouse creates deeper connection and authentic love. Whether you're learning to release control or seeking to understand differences, this episode offers

Perfect Timing: When to Have Hard Conversations in Marriage According to the Best Relationship Research

Feb 09 2025 19 mins  
Timing can make or break a crucial conversation in marriage. Learn the science-backed best times for difficult discussions, understand your partner's readiness signals, and discover type-specific approaches to timing-sensitive conversations. Transform potential conflicts into opportunities for deeper connection. We talk about the tips through the lens of the most powerful marriage

Breaking the Patterns That Break You w/Author Tori Hope Petersen, 4w3

Feb 04 2025 60 mins  
Join us with bestselling author Tori Hope Petersen as we explore breaking free from patterns that hold us back in relationships just as she launches her new book, "Breaking the Patterns That Break You: Healing From the Pain of Your Past and Finding Real Hope That Lasts". From foster care to flourishing family, Tori shares powerful insights about healing generational wounds while bu