Banter & Bliss

Welcome back to Banter and Bliss! This episode is packed with laughter, nostalgia, and a little bit of marriage wisdom. From our kids’ hilarious viral book to Sarah’s wild movie plot guesses, we’re diving into everything from childhood traditions to understanding what your spouse really needs in a conversation.In this episode, we cover:📖 Our Kids' Viral Book: “Farty Had a Great Day” took social media by storm! We share the story behind this unforgettable masterpiece about a fart exploring Fart City, indulging in poopy ice cream and diarrhea smoothies, and watching The Biggest Fart Ever.🎬 Guess That Movie Plot: Sarah tries to figure out the stories behind The Fugitive, Goodfellas, and Silence of the Lambs—with absolutely no context beyond the titles and posters. Spoiler: It gets wild.🏀 Name That Athlete: Can Sarah guess what sport and team a professional athlete plays for just by hearing their name? Tune in for some surprising (and hilarious) results.🎄 Holiday Traditions & Childhood Beliefs: From unique family celebrations to where we thought babies came from as kids, we take a trip down memory lane.💡 Marriage Tip: Just Listen, Don’t Fix: Sometimes, your spouse doesn’t want advice—they just want comfort. We discuss why knowing when to simply listen can make all the difference in your marriage.Why Listen to Banter and Bliss?Marriage is an adventure filled with fun, challenges, and learning to love better every day. As a married couple of over 10 years raising five kids, we share real-life experiences, honest conversations, and plenty of laughs. Whether you’re looking for marriage advice, relatable family moments, or just some good entertainment, this episode has something for you.Connect With Us🎙️ Follow Banter and Bliss: New episodes drop every week!📸 Follow us on Instagram for family updates, behind-the-scenes fun, and daily encouragement.💬 What’s the funniest thing your kids have ever created? Drop it in the comments!Hashtags:#MarriagePodcast #MarriedCouple #FamilyPodcast #MarriageAdvice #ParentingPodcast #FunnyKids #MovieTrivia #HolidayTraditions #HusbandAndWifePodcast #MarriageTipsEnjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share!Let’s build stronger marriages and loving families together—one conversation at a time.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Banter and Bliss Podcast | Episode Highlights: Paternity Leave, Movie Night Battles, & First Impressions in MarriageWelcome back to Banter and Bliss! In this episode, we dive into the fun, the frustrating, and the foundational moments of marriage and parenthood. From navigating paternity leave to picking the perfect movie (a never-ending debate in our house), we keep it real, relatable, and full of laughs. Plus, we’re sharing our very first impressions of each other and a key marriage tip to help couples prepare for life transitions together.In this episode, we discuss:👶 Paternity Leave: How it’s been going, what we’ve learned, and why this time at home has given us a whole new perspective on parenting and marriage.🎬 How We Pick Movies: One loves action, the other loves heartfelt dramas—who wins? We break down the way we negotiate movie night and why even small decisions like this matter in marriage.💘 Our First Impressions of Each Other: What did we think when we first met? We share our honest (and hilarious) reactions to seeing each other for the first time.💡 Marriage Tip: Setting Expectations for Paternity & Maternity Leave: Taking time off after having a baby can be a huge adjustment. We talk about why setting clear expectations with your spouse can make this transition smoother and more enjoyable.Why Listen to Banter and Bliss?Marriage is a journey, and we’re here to walk it with you! As a married couple of over 10 years with five kids, we share real-life experiences, marriage advice, and the everyday moments that make love and family life both challenging and beautiful. Whether you’re preparing for parenthood, looking for relationship tips, or just want a good laugh, this episode has something for you.Connect With Us🎙️ Follow Banter and Bliss: New episodes every week!📸 Join us on Instagram for family updates, behind-the-scenes fun, and daily encouragement.💬 Let’s chat in the comments: How do you and your spouse pick movies to watch together?Hashtags:#MarriagePodcast #MarriedCouple #FamilyPodcast #MarriageAdvice #PaternityLeave #MovieNightDebate #FirstImpressions #ParentingPodcast #HusbandAndWifePodcast #MarriageTipsIf you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share! Let’s build stronger marriages and loving families together—one conversation at a time.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Banter and Bliss Podcast | Episode Highlights: Why Men Love Quests, The Best Marriage Gifts, & Baby Jireh’s Home Birth Story Welcome to another exciting episode of Banter and Bliss! This week, we’re diving into topics that blend adventure, thoughtfulness, and one incredible life moment—our home birth story. As a married couple of over 10 years with five kids, we love sharing real-life moments, marriage advice, and the journey of building a strong and connected family. In this episode, we explore: 🛡️ Why Men Love Quests: From epic adventures to daily challenges, we unpack why the concept of quests resonates with men and how this ties into marriage and family life. 🎁 The Best Marriage Gifts: Struggling to find the perfect gift for your spouse? We share creative and meaningful ideas to strengthen your bond and make your partner feel truly cherished. 👶 The Home Birth Story of Baby Jireh: A moment we’ll never forget! We recount the powerful and emotional home birth of our son, Jireh, where Scott had the unforgettable experience of catching his newborn son. Why Listen to Banter and Bliss? This isn’t just a marriage podcast—it’s a celebration of love, family, and the journey of doing life together. Whether you’re newlyweds, long-time partners, or just curious about home birth stories and marriage advice, you’ll find something to connect with in this episode. Connect With Us 🎙️ Follow Banter and Bliss: New episodes drop few weeks! 📸 Join us on Instagram for more family updates, behind-the-scenes fun, and daily inspiration. 💬 We’d love to hear from you in the comments: What’s the best gift you’ve ever given or received in your marriage? #MarriagePodcast #MarriedCouple #FamilyPodcast #MarriageAdvice #HomeBirthStory #MeaningfulGifts #ParentingPodcast #HusbandAndWifePodcast #NewbornJourney #MarriageInspiration If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share! Let’s build stronger marriages and loving families together—one conversation at a time.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Welcome back to Banter and Bliss! This week’s episode is extra special as we celebrate the arrival of our brand-new son, Jireh Tate Sutter! Join us, a married couple of over 10 years, as we share the joy of welcoming baby #5 and dive into the lessons learned during this exciting (and sleep-deprived) season of life. In this heartfelt episode, we discuss: 👶 Meet Jireh Tate Sutter: The newest member of our family is here! We reflect on the emotional rollercoaster of his arrival, the meaning behind his name, and how our family dynamic is growing with this beautiful addition. 🏠 Paternity Leave Perspectives: With Dad home on paternity leave, there’s a newfound appreciation for the incredible work Mom does around the house every single day. From managing kids to keeping the household running, we share how this experience has deepened our respect and understanding for one another. 💡 Marriage Tip: Saying "Thank You": Never underestimate the power of gratitude in your marriage. We explore why expressing appreciation—whether for big gestures or small acts of service—can strengthen your connection and build lasting love. Why Listen to Banter and Bliss? Our podcast is all about sharing the real, raw, and beautiful moments of marriage and family life. As a married couple raising five kids, we keep it honest, relatable, and full of love. Whether you’re looking for practical marriage advice, heartwarming stories, or a few laughs, we’re here to inspire and encourage you on your journey. This episode is perfect for new parents, seasoned spouses, or anyone looking to bring more gratitude and joy into their marriage. Connect With Us 🎙️ Follow Banter and Bliss: New episodes drop every few weeks! 📸 Follow us on Instagram for baby updates, parenting moments, and behind-the-scenes family fun. 💬 Share your favorite marriage tips in the comments: How do you show gratitude in your relationship? Keywords: Marriage podcast, married couple, family podcast, marriage advice, new parents podcast, parenting podcast, baby Jireh Tate Sutter, husband and wife podcast, paternity leave, expressing gratitude in marriage Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with anyone who needs a little inspiration in their marriage or family life. Let’s celebrate love, family, and the beauty of teamwork—one episode at a time!Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Welcome to Banter and Bliss, the marriage podcast where real-life meets real love! Hosted by a couple married for over 10 years and raising four kids (with baby #5 due any day!), we dive into the ups, downs, and everything in between of family life, relationships, and building a strong marriage. Whether you're looking for relatable moments or thoughtful marriage advice, we've got you covered.In this episode, we cover:🚗 Speeding Tickets: Who's the better driver? Let's just say, we’ve got stories! We share hilarious (and slightly stressful) moments from the road and how they’ve shaped our partnership.💑 Putting Your Spouse First: Marriage advice that matters. We discuss why prioritizing your spouse above all else (even the kids) is key to keeping your marriage strong, loving, and connected.🍷 Why We Don’t Drink Alcohol: It's a personal choice, but it has a big impact on our family life and marriage. Hear the reasons behind our alcohol-free lifestyle and how it contributes to our family values.🌟 What Would Your Spouse Be Famous For? A fun, lighthearted conversation about each other’s talents, quirks, and what would make us stars in another life. Spoiler: Someone's destined to be a cooking legend, and someone's got an award-winning sense of humor!Why Listen to Banter and Bliss?We’re more than just a marriage podcast—we’re your friends in the trenches of family life, sharing our journey with authenticity, humor, and love. As a married couple with a growing family, we tackle topics that matter to you: marriage advice, family dynamics, and how to keep the spark alive amidst the chaos of kids, career, and life.Whether you’re newlyweds, long-time spouses, or even considering marriage, this podcast offers a mix of practical insights and laugh-out-loud moments.Connect With Us🎙️ Follow Banter and Bliss: New episodes drop every few weeks!📸 Find us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes family fun and updates.Follow us on tiktok as well!💬 Join the conversation in the comments: What’s your best (or funniest) speeding ticket story?Keywords:Marriage podcast, married couple, family podcast, marriage advice, parenting podcast, spousal priorities, faith-based marriage, husband and wife podcast, alcohol-free family, marriage humorWe’re so grateful to have you on this journey with us. Hit the like button, subscribe, and share this episode with anyone who could use a little extra marriage inspiration (or just a good laugh).Let’s build strong marriages and loving families together—one conversation at a time.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

This week Sarah and I spent a little time talking about our favorite characteristics of each other, and the importance of complimenting one another. We believe it's crucial in marriage to compliment your spouse, as it sets the tone for all those around you to see the importance in your relationship.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Like and Subscribe to our channel if marriage is important to you! We are the Sutters and we are married. Each week we want to talk marriage, family, faith, and prioritizing your spouse's needs over your own, and we hope this is an encouragement to you. It's our first week back from a long break. We found out we were having another baby, we moved, and we've been excited to get more content out over the next few months. A quick overview about the podcast is that we are a married couple who advocates for marriage, family, and Jesus Christ. We are incredibly excited you're here, and hope you find our podcast encouraging, and we do ask you respect that this is a podcast about marriage, designed for those who are married, look to get married, have been married, or value the marriage relationship. We'd love for you to keep checking out our podcast in all formats: Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/banter.and.... Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mBRkiB... Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... In our first episode back we changed up our cadence a little to share with you what's been going on in our lives the last few months with different segments from last season. We hope you like it, and keep coming back! Thank you, and we hope to see you again!Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Like and Subscribe to our channel if marriage is important to you! We are the Sutters and we are married. Each week we want to talk marriage, family, faith, and prioritizing your spouse's needs over your own, and we hope this is an encouragement to you. This week our story from the vault is about how it took us 3 years to get a decent chocolate covered strawberry after we got married, we banter about the lights and doors being on or open when we're going to sleep, and discuss the importance of having your spouses back when others have unkind things to say. We'd love for you to keep checking out our podcast in all formats: Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/banter.and....Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mBRkiB... Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Marriage topics covered: 1. Marriage Support 2. Lights 3. Chocolate Covered Strawberries 4. Children 5. Love Languages 6. Quality Time 7. Parenting 8. Acts of Service Thank you, and we hope to see you again!Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Like and Subscribe to our channel if marriage is important to you! We are the Sutters and we are married. Each week we want to talk marriage, family, faith, and prioritizing your spouse's needs over your own, and we hope this is an encouragement to you. This week our story from the vault is about the best cats that have ever walked the earth, we banter about Sarah's reluctance to pump her own gas, and we discuss how we prioritize worship with each other and our children. We'd love for you to keep checking out our podcast in all formats: Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/banter.and.... Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mBRkiB... Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Marriage topics covered: 1. Folding laundry 2. Conversations in the car 3. Pumping gas 4. Tornados 5. Love Languages 6. Quality Time 7. Parenting 8. Acts of Service Thank you, and we hope to see you again!Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Like and Subscribe to our channel if marriage is important to you! We are the Sutters and we are married. Each week we want to talk marriage, family, faith, and prioritizing your spouse's needs over your own, and we hope this is an encouragement to you. This week our story from the vault is about Scott nearly falling out of the window because he heard a crash in his sleep. We banter about Sarah bringing a million things everywhere we go, and discuss the importance of not giving each other the silent treatment. We'd love for you to keep checking out our podcast in all formats: Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/banter.and.... Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mBRkiB... Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Marriage topics covered: 1. Silent Treatment 2. Bringing too many things 3. Talking in your sleep 4. Marriage communication 5. Love Languages 6. Quality Time 7. Parenting 8. Acts of Service Thank you, and we hope to see you again!Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Like and Subscribe to our channel if marriage is important to you! We are the Sutters and we are married. Each week we want to talk marriage, family, faith, and prioritizing your spouse's needs over your own, and we hope this is an encouragement to you. This week our story from the vault is about Sarah almost breaking her hand right after we got engaged because I was looking at the scoreboard of the Cincinnati Red's game. We Banter about stopping vs. not stopping when traveling, and we discuss the importance of serving together. We'd love for you to keep checking out our podcast in all formats: Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/banter.and.... Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mBRkiB... Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Marriage topics covered: 1. Traveling 2. Cherry Blossoms 3. Serving Christ together 4. Marriage communication 5. Love Languages 6. Quality Time 7. Parenting 8. Acts of Service Thank you, and we hope to see you againHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Like and Subscribe to our channel if marriage is important to you! We are the Sutters and we are married. Each week we want to talk marriage, family, faith, and prioritizing your spouse's needs over your own, and we hope this is an encouragement to you. This week our story from the vault is about Scott's late night snack during a tornado in April of 2020. We banter about Sarah putting on wiper blades, and the proper way to open an auto part. We cover our love languages, and the importance of tracking intimacy within your marriage. We'd love for you to keep checking out our podcast in all formats: Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/banter.and.... Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mBRkiB... Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Marriage topics covered:1. Tornados 2. Sweet Potatoes 3. Wiper Blades 4. Marriage communication 5. Love Languages 6. Quality Time7. Parenting 8. Acts of Service Thank you, and we hope to see you againHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Like and Subscribe to our channel if marriage is important to you! We are the Sutters and we are married. Each week we want to talk marriage, family, faith, and prioritizing your spouse's needs over your own, and we hope this is an encouragement to you. This week our story from the vault is about the absolute worst experience we had in the Dominican Republic. We banter about how fast Scott can fall asleep vs. how Sarah always has a checklist before bed. We cover our love languages, and the importance of "drive through" communication between spouses. We'd love for you to keep checking out our podcast in all formats: Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/banter.and.... Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mBRkiB... Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Marriage topics covered: 1. Bathrooms in the Dominican Republic 2. Falling Asleep too quickly 3. Shaving cream 4. Marriage communication 5. Love Languages 6. Quality Time 7. Parenting 8. Acts of Service Thank you, and we hope to see you again!Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Like and Subscribe to our channel if marriage is important to you! We are the Sutters and we are married. Each week we want to talk marriage, family, faith, and prioritizing your spouse's needs over your own, and we hope this is an encouragement to you. This week our story from the vault is about taking a walk through a tick infested park in CIncinnati, Ohio. We talk about the importance of taking an anniversary trip/overnight each year, and laugh at Scott and his lack of ability to grow facial hair. We'd love for you to keep checking out our podcast in all formats: Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/banter.and.bliss/ Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mBRkiBWD4fz3YlPojCQb4 Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-bliss/id1726663494?uo=4 Marriage topics covered: 1. Beards 2. Overnight trips as a couple 3. Ticks 4. Wildlife 5. Love Languages 6. Quality Time 7. Parenting 8. Acts of Service Thank you, and we hope to see you again!Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Like and Subscribe to our channel if you love to sled at Stanberry Park! ___________________________________ Our sledding adventure: https://m.youtube.com/watch?si=xK0ojju6shcjxao0&v=HG3MEK2pGQQ&feature=youtu.be ______________________________________________________ We are the Sutters and we are married. Each week we want to talk marriage, family, faith, and prioritizing your spouse's needs over your own, and we hope this is an encouragement to you. We are working on reducing the time of each episode, so we are coming in with a shorter episode that hits our favorite categories of banter, stories from the vault, love languages and a marriage tip. Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/banter.and.bliss?igsh=Yzk1bHp2MnNiNg== Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mBRkiBWD4fz3YlPojCQb4 Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-bliss/id1726663494?uo=4 Marriage topics covered: 1. Loud Chewing 2. Vacation 3. Sledding 4. Seasons of sadness/depression 5. Love Languages 6. Quality Time 7. Parenting 8. Acts of Service Thank you, and we hope to see you againHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Like and Subscribe to our channel if you've eaten too much food on a date night! Tonight we forgot to film Sarah! Actually we didn't but the video was lost, so it's just Scott, his weird faces, and a whole lot of laughing. We were full from dinner, but had a lot of fun filming this episode and we hope you enjoy it!Sarah was devastated after forgetting her Thai food leftovers, and mentions it 2 separate times on the podcast. Scott's brain forgot to call in sick, so there are several moments of oddness where we didn't realize we wouldn't be able to cut Sarah in. Please don't unsubscribe.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Subscribe to our channel if you own a Stanley Cup! In this episode Scott and Sarah give a weekly date night update, talk about how to respond when your spouse needs you to step in and take over watching the kids, and Scott's dislike for the recently popular Stanley Cups that everyone seems to be using! Marriage topics covered: 1. Showing your spouse grace 2. Board games 3. Stanley Cups 4. Marriage 5. Date Night6. Love Languages 7. Buying your spouse coffee 8. Physical Touch 9. Parenting 10. Fall vs. Spring 11. Saying Thank you 12. Saying I'm sorryHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Subscribe to our channel if you only want your husband to listen, but not solve your problems! In this episode Scott and Sarah give a weekly date night update, talk about solving problems vs. just listening, the clash between medicine and essential oils, and who drives on long car rides. Drop a like and a comment if you can relate! Marriage topics covered: 1. Who drives in the car 2. Sunrises vs. Sunsets 3. Love Languages 4. Marriage 5. Date Night 6. Casual dress vs. formal dress 7. Problem solving in marriage 8. Children getting sick 9. Parenting 10. Working from home11. Family movie and pizza nightHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Scott and Sarah discuss their date night on a covered patio in the wind and cold, banter about brushing your teeth with hot or cold water, and express what they appreciated about each other over the last week. Please Subscribe if you want to hear more! Marriage topics covered: 1. Teeth Brushing 2. Date Night 3. Physical Touch 4. Quality Time 5. Heating up the car 6. Communication with your spouse 7. Conflict Resolution 8. Questions to ask your significant other 9. Night Owls vs. Early Bird 10. Parenting 11. WorkaholicHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

The second marriage podcast episode covers a list of topics about our previous week and how we navigated being sick, the holidays, and every day hurdles of life like the cabinet doors getting left open and choosing the right parking spots. Marriage topics covered: 1. Parking the car 2. In Sickness and In Health 3. Communicating with your spouse 4. Kitchen Cabinets 5. Love Languages 6. How to speak your spouse's love language 7. Marriage and the Holidays 8. Hobbies and marriage 9. Assembling furniture for your spouse 10. Physical Touch 11. Gift Giving 12. Acts of Service 13. Quality TimeHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

This first episode is mostly the history of our marriage. Marriage topics covered: 1. Where to meet your future spouse 2. Courting vs. Dating 3. Abstinence until marriage 4. Family planning 5. Career change 6. Christianity 7. Grief in Loss 8. Date Night 9. Date Night Ideas Please subscribe, we'd love to see you again!Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.