An Intentional Marriage Podcast
by Chad and Kristen Cottingham
A podcast discussing "all things marriage." From dumb fights to deep issues, Chad and Kristen dig into relevant topics using their real-life experience, humor, and transparency to encourage couples to be intentional in building their relationships. Whether you've been married for 50 minutes or 50 years, you'll find this podcast relatable and practical.
Episodes
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Sorry, not Sorry!
In this episode, Chad and Kristen discuss the all important apology. From a sincere "I'm sorry" for minor things, to a deeper 4-step apology for major hurts requiring intentionality, you don't want to miss this episode - or you'll be 'sorry'.
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My Spouse is Soooo Annoying!
In this episode Chad and Kristen discuss the subject of annoyances and how to navigate them so they don't become a wedge in your marriage.
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What's your Excuse?
In this episode, Chad and Kristen talk about excuses, and how they can create barriers in our marriage if we're not intentional.
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Deepening Intimacy
In this episode, Chad and Kristen talk about the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of intimacy in marriage.
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Emotional Safety
In this episode Chad and Kristen dive into the topic of emotional safety. What it is, it's importance and some tools they use to navigate emotions in their marriage.
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Episode #16 Uniting not Fighting over Money
In this episode, Chad and Kristen dive into the big issue of money and offer advice and tips on how to unite around the topic rather than fight.
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Keeping Your Marriage Merry During Christmas
In this episode, Chad and Kristen discuss some of the challenges that the Christmas season can bring on a marriage, and tips for navigating the holidays.
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What's Your Thing?
In this episode, Chad and Kristen talk about what they enjoy doing together and how they discovered the importance of it after navigating years of kids sports and individual interests.
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Committed to the Adventure!
In this episode, Chad and Kristen discuss some of their marriage adventures and how they stayed committed to each other through the years.
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The Big 'F' Word... Forgiveness
In this episode, Chad & Kristen discuss the ins and outs of forgiveness. What it is, what it isn't, why we need to forgive and seek forgiveness in our marriage.
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Speak the Truth... in Love!
In this episode, Chad and Kristen discuss the importance of not only speaking the truth to our spouse, but doing it in love. We were missing the love part for far too long.
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Making Time for your Spouse
In this episode Chad & Kristen discuss the importance of intentionally staying connected by making time for your spouse.
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Parenting Principles Part III
In this episode, Chad and Kristen discuss parenting and adult children, and how to navigate both ends of the relationship.
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Parenting Principles Part II
In this episode Chad & Kristen continue the discussion on parenting as they transition to the teenage years.
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Parenting Principles Part 1
In this episode, Chad & Kristen discuss some parenting principles and how they can impact your marriage. This is the first in a serious of episodes, stay tuned.
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Real Connection starts with Communication
In this episode, Chad and Kristen talk about the importance of going from transactional communication to true communication which ultimately leads to real connection.
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Navigating Differences
In this episode, Chad and Kristen discuss having a healthy attitude and approach to differences, and how they draw us closer.
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Holding sex hostage
In this episode Chad and Kristen talk about how some couples hold sex hostage to control or manipulate behavior and how unhealthy that can be on a marriage.
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My Spouse isn’t a Mind Reader
In this episode, Chad & Kristen discuss the topic of expectations - how we assume our spouse knows what we want because we think we married a mind reader.
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What's Fun Got to Do with It?
In this episode, Chad and Kristen share some of their fun and adventures and encourage couples to have fun together.
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Why is Marriage So Hard?
In their pilot episode, Chad and Kristen share candidly a few of the reasons marriage has been challenging for them in their 30+ years together. Listen in, laugh and discover the importance of an intentional marriage.
About this show
A podcast discussing "all things marriage." From dumb fights to deep issues, Chad and Kristen dig into relevant topics using their real-life experience, humor, and transparency to encourage couples to be intentional in building their relationships. Whether you've been married for 50 minutes or 50 years, you'll find this podcast relatable and practical.
Hosted by
Chad and Kristen Cottingham
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