Married With Benefits™

Sep 05 2024 53 ep. 32 mins 35

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We got married because we thought we’d be better together rather than apart. So why is it so easy to feel isolated from your life-long partner? Host, author, and fellow married pilgrim, Brian Goins, tackles the relational pitfalls, from the trivial to the tragic, that move couples towards isolation rather than experiencing the real benefits that come from saying “I do.”

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Secret 13: Appreciating Your Better Half

Sep 05 2024 46 mins

Who do highly happy couples attribute their happiness to? Themselves or their partners? Join hosts Brian Goins and Shaunti Feldhahn and learn the power of humility and expressing gratitude for your better half.

Secret 12: On "Conflict Amnesia" in Marriage

Aug 29 2024 40 mins

True or False? One of the best ways to resolve conflict in marriage is to let go of it. Join hosts Brian Goins and Shaunti Feldhahn as they discuss the art of "conflict amnesia." Show Notes and Resources Weekend to Remember is FamilyLife's getaway for couples, at the intersection of faith-based marriage conference and romantic retreat from everyday life. Want to foster more onenes

Secret 11: Debunking Myths Around Divorce and Christians

Aug 22 2024 33 mins

Divorce and Christians: there are some misunderstandings around its prevalence. Find out how keeping God at the center helps makes highly happy couples.

Secret 10: Heart Unprotected—Vulnerabillity in Relationships

Aug 15 2024 40 mins

Can you keep an eye on the exit and have a happy marriage? Explore how vulnerability in relationships—being "all in"—leads to greater trust and happiness.

Secret 9: Happy Couples Communicate Openly (Not Brutally)

Aug 05 2024 35 mins

We can all agree that open communication is good for healthy relationships. But is there such a thing as being 'too honest'? Listen in as hosts Brian Goins and Shaunti Feldhahn discuss! Show Notes and Resources For your own copy of Shaunti Feldhahn's book, "The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages", head to her website [https://shaunti.com/tb-books/surprising-secrets-hig

Secret 8: Highly Happy Couples Hang Out (ft. Dr. Brad Wilcox)

Jul 30 2024 40 mins

Struggling to get a consistent date night? Not to worry. Hosts Brian Goins and Shaunti Feldhahn are joined by Dr. Brad Wilcox, renowned sociologist specializing in marriage and family research, as they share tips for a great marriage—even without a budget or a babysitter. Show Notes and Resources Learn more and connect with Dr. Brad Wilcox at https://ifstudies.org/brad-wilcox. H

Secret 7: Your Marriage's Secret Language (ft. Jen Goins)

Jul 25 2024 26 mins

Ever notice some couples seem to have a secret language? Maybe it looks like little loving gestures saying, "I appreciate you." "I forgive you." "I want to hear what you have to say about that." Jen Goins joins hosts Brian Goins and as they discuss the 7th secret of highly happy couples! Show Notes and Resources Weekend to Remember is FamilyLife's getaway for couples, at the inter

Secret 6: Factual Fantasies: How to Get Yours

Jul 18 2024 36 mins

Not all fantasies are created equally, in fact, one kind is the leading cause of unhappiness in marriage. But how do you avoid pitfalls and pursue contentment with your spouse? Tune in as hosts Brian Goins and Shaunti Feldhahn continue discussing the fifth secret of highly happy couples! Show Notes and Resources Weekend to Remember is FamilyLife's getaway for couples, at the inter

Secret 5: Who's In Charge Here? Emotional Management in Marriage

Jul 11 2024 33 mins

Do you manage your emotions...or do they manage you? Learn how deliberate emotional management can promote your happiness—both maritally and otherwise.

Secret 4: On Keeping Score

Jul 04 2024 46 mins

You've probably heard the marriage advice: don't try to keep score. Hosts Brian Goins and Shaunti Feldhahn suggest there's one tally that might actually be good to track in Christian marriage—find out what it is!