Carl and Heather Present

If you’re engaged—or know someone who is—this might be one of the most important conversations you hear before marriage.Because most marriages don’t fall apart in a moment… they drift slowly through poor communication and unresolved conflict. In this episode, Carl and Heather walk through five essential conversations every couple needs to have before saying “I do.”This isn’t about planning a wedding— it’s about preparing for a lifetime.In this episode, we cover: How to build a shared purpose and direction How to understand and improve your communication How to handle conflict and repair in a healthy way  What real intimacy actually looks like  How to clarify expectations around money, roles, and familyA simple truth:You don’t drift into a strong marriage— you build one on purpose.Important note:This episode is a tool—but it’s not a substitute for biblical premarital counseling. If you’re getting married, don’t skip that step.🌍 Join us in making an impactWe’re partnering with Transform South Sudan to help build a maternity ward at the Ahick Women’s Clinic. We’re raising $85,000, and a generous donor has already matched $42,500.To learn more or give: 👉 transformsouthsudan.org/maternitySend us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

No one plans to end up in a sexless marriage… But a lot of couples quietly drift there.It’s not loud. It’s not explosive. It’s silent—and that’s what makes it so dangerous.In this episode, Carl and Heather talk about the hidden struggle many couples face: two people who love each other… but have lost connection.You’ll hear: The real reasons intimacy fades (and why it’s rarely just about sex)  The physical, emotional, and spiritual impact of disconnection  Why unresolved conflict and poor communication are often at the root  Practical ways to begin rebuilding intimacy—without pressure or shame Because sex isn’t the foundation of marriage… but it is a vital expression of a healthy one.This episode is for couples who: Feel distant but don’t know why  Struggle to talk about intimacy  Want to reconnect but don’t know where to start 💬 A reminder:A sexless marriage isn’t the end of your story— it’s an invitation to rebuild something deeper.🙏 Need prayer?Email us anytime: [email protected]🌍 Join us in making an impactWe’re raising support to build a maternity ward in South Sudan. 👉 transformsouthsudan.org/maternitySend us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

What happens when both spouses are strong leaders?Chris and Maribeth Dodd join us to talk about the tension, beauty, and challenge of building a Christ-centered marriage when both husband and wife are high-capacity leaders.We cover leadership, submission, differences in pace and personality, and what it really looks like to become one—without losing who God made you to be.Send us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

Something has shifted—and our kids are feeling it.In this episode, we’re talking about what it looks like to parent in the age of rising anxiety. From the explosion of smartphones to the loss of play-based childhoods, we unpack why this generation is struggling—and what we can do about it.We explore: The difference between a play-based vs. phone-based childhood  How constant comparison is shaping identity  Why resilience is declining (and how to rebuild it)  Practical ways to disciple technology, not fear it  Creating a home where kids can process instead of perform  Anchoring our children in truth, not just tools We’re not raising kids for comfort—we’re raising them for strength.This episode will help you move from reacting to anxiety… to leading your kids through it with clarity, confidence, and faith in Jesus.To help us build a maternity ward in South Sudan, go to Transformsouthsudan.org/maternity and give. It costs $85,000 but a donor has already given a matching gift of up to $42,500 so every dollar you give is doubled. Thanks for helping us make a difference.Send us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

The Roommate TrapWhat if your marriage isn’t falling apart… but it’s quietly drifting?In this episode of Carl and Heather Present, we’re talking about a season almost every couple experiences—but few know how to name: the roommate phase. It’s when life gets full, conversations become transactional, and connection slowly fades into the background.You’re not fighting. You’re functioning. But you’re also not really seeing each other anymore.We’ve lived this. And after a season of travel, ministry, and a packed schedule, we’re feeling the pull ourselves—and we know we’re not alone.We’ve heard the same question over and over on recent panels: “What if we don’t have anything in common anymore?”  “What do we do if we feel more like roommates than lovers?” In today’s episode, we talk honestly about: What the “roommate trap” actually looks like in real life  Why busy seasons quietly disconnect us  How small, intentional shifts can rebuild connection  The role of unresolved hurt in creating distance  Simple, practical ways to start reconnecting todayBecause marriage was never meant to just share space—it was meant to share souls.“You don’t drift into connection. You drift away from it.”And the good news? You can choose your way back.Try this tonight: Ask one real question. Start there.💛 Partner With UsThis year, we’re partnering with Transform South Sudan to help build a maternity ward at the Ahick Women’s Clinic in Lietnom, South Sudan.We’re believing to raise $85,000, and a generous donor has already committed a $42,500 matching gift.You can be part of bringing life-saving care to women and babies: 👉 transformsouthsudan.org/maternity📩 Prayer requests: [email protected] 🎧 New episodes every TuesdaySend us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

What does hope look like in one of the most desperate places on earth?In this powerful episode, we sit down with Mike Vogt, director of Transform South Sudan, to hear firsthand what God is doing in South Sudan—the poorest country in the world by nearly every measure.From unimaginable challenges to stories of resilience, faith, and transformation, Mike shares how the Gospel is bringing real, tangible change to communities in crisis.But this conversation isn’t just about awareness—it’s about action.Right now, there is an urgent opportunity to help build a life-saving maternity ward that will care for mothers and babies who otherwise have little to no access to medical care.We’re raising $85,000, and by God’s provision, a generous donor has already offered a $42,500 matching gift—which means every dollar you give will be doubled.This is your chance to be part of something eternal.👉 Give now: transformsouthsudan.org/maternitySend us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

Is your phone quietly destroying your connection?We carry them everywhere. We check them constantly. And without even realizing it… our phones may be becoming the third presence in our marriage.In this episode, we introduce the idea of the “pocket toddler”—the device that demands attention, interrupts conversations, and slowly pulls us away from the person sitting right next to us.We’re talking honestly about how technology:Shuts down real communicationKeeps us from truly listeningTrains us to prioritize distractionsAnd slowly erodes emotional and physical intimacyBut this isn’t about guilt—it’s about awareness and change.We’ll share real-life moments from our own marriage, unpack why this matters spiritually, and give you simple, practical ways to take your connection back—starting today.If this episode encouraged you, don’t just move on—join us.Subscribe and turn on notifications 🔔 so you don’t miss conversations that are helping couples fight for what matters most—their marriage, their family, and their walk with God.If this episode spoke to you, drop a comment 💬 and tap like 👍—it helps more couples find this message.Need prayer? We’d truly be honored to stand with you.📧 [email protected] if you’re looking to invest in the health of marriages at your church or event, we’d love to serve you.⛪💍 Submit a request at carlandheather.com/bookingSend us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

Pornography isn’t just a private struggle—it’s quietly wrecking marriages, eroding trust, and disconnecting us from both our spouse and God.We’re hearing it everywhere we go—conferences, conversations, real stories—and the impact is undeniable. So we’re bringing this conversation back to the surface.In this episode, we revisit one of our most important discussions to help you fight for intimacy, healing, and a deeper connection in your marriage.If this episode encouraged you, don’t just move on—join us.Subscribe and turn on notifications 🔔 so you don’t miss conversations that are helping couples fight for what matters most—their marriage, their family, and their walk with God.If this episode spoke to you, drop a comment 💬 and tap like 👍—it helps more couples find this message.Need prayer? We’d truly be honored to stand with you.📧 [email protected] if you’re looking to invest in the health of marriages at your church or event, we’d love to serve you.⛪💍 Submit a request at carlandheather.com/bookingSend us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

What does parenting look like when your child has extraordinary medical needs—and how does that affect your marriage?This week we’re joined by our friend Mandi Moseley, whose daughter Ellie was born with Edwards Syndrome. Against the odds, Ellie’s life has become a profound answer to prayer and a testimony of God’s faithfulness.Mandi shares candidly about navigating medical complexity, the strain and strengthening it brings to a marriage, and the ways God has used Ellie’s story to draw their family closer together.It’s a conversation about faith, resilience, and discovering hope in the places you least expect it.To hear Mandi's Podcast, search "A Little Extra Momming" and to give to what she is building, visit GoFundMe https://gofund.me/2e5f01b16Please Drop a comment 💬, tap like 👍, hit the bell 🔔Send your prayer requests to 📧 [email protected] — we’d be honored to pray for you 🙏Curious about Carl and Heather coming to speak at your church or marriage event? ⛪💍 Fill out the Speaker Request Form at carlandheather.com/booking to start the conversation 🎤💬Send us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

Samuel and Stephanie Rainey join us for a great conversation about how their marriage started, how it's going, and how their differences led them to a calling that helps people thrive through life coaching and therapy. Thank you for watching!If you got value from this content pleaseDrop a comment 💬, tap like 👍, hit the bell 🔔Send your prayer requests to 📧 [email protected] — we’d be honored to pray for you 🙏Curious about Carl and Heather coming to speak at your church or marriage event? ⛪💍 Fill out the Speaker Request Form at carlandheather.com/booking to start the conversation 🎤💬Send us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

We have a podcast that encourages people to work on their marriage and stick it out through the hard stuff, but that's not how it started. Go back with us to our humble origins and see if you can find hope for you own journey.If you got value from this content pleaseDrop a comment 💬, tap like 👍, hit the bell 🔔Send your prayer requests to 📧 [email protected] — we’d be honored to pray for you 🙏Curious about Carl and Heather coming to speak at your church or marriage event? ⛪💍 Fill out the Speaker Request Form at carlandheather.com/booking to start the conversation 🎤💬Send us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

Bitterness, resentment, and anger won’t change the past — but they can derail your future. In this episode, Carl and Heather explore what biblical forgiveness really means and how releasing relational debt opens the door to healing and freedom. Rooted in Ephesians 4:31–32 and Colossians 3:13, this conversation offers practical steps and Gospel-centered hope for anyone struggling to let go of hurt.If you got value from this content pleaseDrop a comment 💬, tap like 👍, hit the bell 🔔Send your prayer requests to 📧 [email protected] — we’d be honored to pray for you 🙏Curious about Carl and Heather coming to speak at your church or marriage event? ⛪💍 Fill out the Speaker Request Form at carlandheather.com/booking to start the conversation 🎤💬Send us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

Every marriage faces conflict — but some communication patterns quietly erode connection over time. In this episode, Carl and Heather unpack Dr. John Gottman’s “Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” and share practical, faith-rooted tools to replace criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling with grace, humility, and repair. If you’ve ever wondered why small disagreements escalate or conversations shut down, this episode will give you language, hope, and a path forward.If you got value from this content pleaseDrop a comment 💬, tap like 👍, hit the bell 🔔Send your prayer requests to 📧 [email protected] — we’d be honored to pray for you 🙏Curious about Carl and Heather coming to speak at your church or marriage event? ⛪💍 Fill out the Speaker Request Form at carlandheather.com/booking to start the conversation 🎤💬Send us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

In this episode, we’re sharing an honest update on Behold Gathering 2026—what it was like, the moments that mattered, and the stories we’ll carry forward. We reflect on the prayers that shaped the weekend, the ways God met us in the room, and the fruit that’s still unfolding.We also take time to honor the people who made Behold possible and invite you into what God is doing next. Whether you were there or cheering from afar, this episode is a reminder: Behold isn’t just an event—it’s a movement of women learning to behold Jesus together.We're partnering with Transform South Sudan to build a hospital maternity ward. You can hear about it in this episode.To help us build the maternity ward, give attransformsouthsudan.org/maternitySend us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

Every marriage needs more than love—it needs intentional conversation.In this episode, Carl and Heather share the three essential “tune-up” conversations every couple must keep having to stay connected, emotionally safe, and on the same team. From managing stress, to strengthening intimacy, to navigating roles, conflict, and the daily load of life, these conversations are designed to prevent drift before distance sets in.If you’ve felt disconnected, reactive, or stuck in the same arguments, this episode gives you simple, proven questions and rhythms that help you move from surviving to growing—together.Because great marriages aren’t built by accident. They’re built through conversation. ❤️Send your prayer requests to 📧 [email protected] — we’d be honored to pray for you 🙏Curious about Carl and Heather coming to speak at your church or marriage event? ⛪💍 Fill out the Speaker Request Form at carlandheather.com/booking to start the conversation 🎤💬Send us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

Motherhood is holy—but it’s also heavy.In this vulnerable and hope-filled episode, Heather speaks to the quiet tensions every mom feels: losing yourself, carrying fear, and trying to hold everything together. You’ll be encouraged to reclaim your God-given identity, strengthen your marriage as a team, and learn how to parent from faith instead of fear.With honest stories, biblical wisdom, and practical shifts you can make today, this conversation will remind you that while raising your children is a sacred calling, it is not your only one.If you’re longing to give your kids not just safety—but life—this episode is for you. 💛Send your prayer requests to 📧 [email protected] — we’d be honored to pray for you 🙏Curious about Carl and Heather coming to speak at your church or marriage event? ⛪💍 Fill out the Speaker Request Form at carlandheather.com/booking to start the conversation 🎤💬Send us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

What kind of father do you want to be?In this honest and practical conversation, Carl unpacks what it really means to lead your family with purpose—not perfection. From building meaningful rhythms and traditions, to learning the language of blessing, to navigating the tension between work and presence, this episode is a call for dads to stop drifting and start leading.You’ll hear real stories, real regrets, and real strategies for shaping a home culture that points your kids to Christ. Because the moments that matter most aren’t always the big ones—they’re the faithful, ordinary ones.If you want your children to walk in truth, this episode will challenge and equip you to become the intentional father they need. 👊Send your prayer requests to 📧 [email protected] — we’d be honored to pray for you 🙏Curious about Carl and Heather coming to speak at your church or marriage event? ⛪💍 Fill out the Speaker Request Form at carlandheather.com/booking to start the conversation 🎤💬Send us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

Jackie and Stephana Bledsoe join us this week to talk about building trust and rebuilding it when it's broken. They are the founders of Happily Married Couples and you can find their book The Seven Rings of Marriage here: https://a.co/d/9gcV4HSSend your prayer requests: [email protected] a comment 💬, tap like 👍, hit the bell 🔔Send your prayer requests to 📧 [email protected] — we’d be honored to pray for you 🙏Curious about Carl and Heather coming to speak at your church or marriage event? ⛪💍 Fill out the Speaker Request Form at carlandheather.com/booking to start the conversation 🎤💬Send us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

Brian and Jen Goins join the podcast this week to talk about the common habits of the world's happiest couples.Brian's podcast he references is called "Married With Benefits" and the book we talked about is "The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages". If you got value from this content pleaseDrop a comment 💬, tap like 👍, hit the bell 🔔Send your prayer requests to 📧 [email protected] — we’d be honored to pray for you 🙏Curious about Carl and Heather coming to speak at your church or marriage event? ⛪💍 Fill out the Speaker Request Form at carlandheather.com/booking to start the conversation 🎤💬Send us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

This week we’re replaying a classic episode of the podcast.We’re taking this week off and decided to replay the very first episode of the podcast, the Pilot Episode. Some of you have been with us since the beginning but a lot of you are new so we thought this would be a good way to remind everybody why we do what we do and to let you know that we’re excited to keep encouraging marriages and sharing the Gospel in 2026.We’ll be back next week with a brand new episode of Carl and Heather PresentThank you for listening and sharing this with your friends. Happy New Year everybody.If you got value from this content pleaseDrop a comment 💬, tap like 👍, hit the bell 🔔Send your prayer requests to 📧 [email protected] — we’d be honored to pray for you 🙏Curious about Carl and Heather coming to speak at your church or marriage event? ⛪💍 Fill out the Speaker Request Form at carlandheather.com/booking to start the conversation 🎤💬Send us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

This Advent we're walking together through each week of the season and trying to keep Jesus at the center of our marriages and families this Christmas. It's Christmas week 2025! Merry Christmas! Join us in this conversation about the love that Jesus has for us and how by God's Spirit that can be the kind of love we express to each other.Behold Women's Gathering is February 7, 2026. Register @ beholdgathering.comDrop a comment 💬, tap like 👍, hit the bell 🔔Send your prayer requests to 📧 [email protected] — we’d be honored to pray for you 🙏Curious about Carl and Heather coming to speak at your church or marriage event? ⛪💍 Fill out the Speaker Request Form at carlandheather.com/booking to start the conversation 🎤💬Send us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

This Advent we're walking together through each week of the season and trying to keep Jesus at the center of our marriages and families this Christmas.If you need some more joy in your marriage this Christmas, let's find it together. Joy is not about being happy, it's about establishing your foundation on a source that does not run out or sun dry. Jesus has won our victory with his presence. Everything else is just frosting, but he is the source of our deepest joy, even in suffering and pain. Here is the song I mentioned: Hurricanes and Harbor Lights: https://youtu.be/l0IU6fmLRG4?si=jq8bnJg43UzWgh5oIf this content has helped you, pleaseDrop a comment 💬, tap like 👍, hit the bell 🔔Send your prayer requests to 📧 [email protected] — we’d be honored to pray for you 🙏Curious about Carl and Heather coming to speak at your church or marriage event? ⛪💍 Fill out the Speaker Request Form at carlandheather.com/booking to start the conversation 🎤💬Send us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

This Advent we're walking together through each week of the season and trying to keep Jesus at the center of our marriages and families.This week we remember that peace is from Jesus. We talk about how to practice peace and how to make it out of conflict. If you need a boost for your peace process this Christmas, check it out.If this content has helped you, pleaseDrop a comment 💬, tap like 👍, hit the bell 🔔Send your prayer requests to 📧 [email protected] — we’d be honored to pray for you 🙏Curious about Carl and Heather coming to speak at your church or marriage event? ⛪💍 Fill out the Speaker Request Form at carlandheather.com/booking to start the conversation 🎤💬Send us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

This Advent we're walking together through each week of the season and trying to keep Jesus at the center of our marriages and families.In the first week we remember the reason for our hope is Jesus. If you need a reminder of the hope that will not disappoint, join us.If this content has helped you, pleaseDrop a comment 💬, tap like 👍, hit the bell 🔔Send your prayer requests to 📧 [email protected] — we’d be honored to pray for you 🙏Curious about Carl and Heather coming to speak at your church or marriage event? ⛪💍 Fill out the Speaker Request Form at carlandheather.com/booking to start the conversation 🎤💬Send us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

Happy Thanksgiving! Join us for a fun conversation with our sons and hear their hot takes about our marriage: What they'd do different and what advice they'd take from us. We're grateful for all our "Carl and Heather Present" podcast family!If you got value from this content pleaseDrop a comment 💬, tap like 👍, hit the bell 🔔Send your prayer requests to 📧 [email protected] — we’d be honored to pray for you 🙏Curious about Carl and Heather coming to speak at your church or marriage event? ⛪💍 Fill out the Speaker Request Form at carlandheather.com/booking to start the conversation 🎤💬Send us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

Porn is a threat to your marriage and a tool of the evil one to destroy your relationships. This week we talk about how to break free from its influence, recover from shame and fight for authentic intimacy with your spouse.Send your prayer requests to 📧 [email protected] — we’d be honored to pray for you 🙏Curious about Carl and Heather coming to speak at your church or marriage event? ⛪💍 Fill out the Speaker Request Form at carlandheather.com/booking to start the conversation 🎤💬Send us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

We share out stories of how losing our parents in different ways has challenged our marriage and made us closer. As the holidays approach it's always season of joy, but also loss feels more pronounced. Listen for encouragement in a season of grief.Send us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

This week Dr. Robert and Eva Shaw, a couple who have been mentors and friends to us, talk friendship, marriage and offer timeless wisdom for couples who want their marriage and family to thrive.Send us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

Heather and I have an unscripted and uncensored date night, playing with a deck of Tales Conversation Cards, Couples Edition. We had the best time and even learned a little bit more about each other.Send us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

"The Soldier and The Therapist" highlights the incredible insights of Lt. Col Matt Weathers, a chaplain in the United States Army and his wife Corie who is an author and therapist. Together they're having significant impact on the families that serve our country! To find out more visit corieweathers.com  Send us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

Our guest Dr. Juli Slattery talks about her book Surrendered Sexuality which helps believers understand God's design for sex. Juli says our sexuality is not for self-discovery but to understand God’s love. She gives some great wisdom and challenges the culture and Christianity's view on sex.Send us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

This episode is a celebration of our first year in podcasting! We have so much to celebrate and be thankful for. Take the journey with us back through some of the best moments and memories from our first year of podcasting. If you're new, this is a great way to catch up! Happy Podcast Anniversary!Send us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

We welcome Justin and Falon Unger, the founders of Likewise Worship, to talk about how God used their pain to launch a thriving ministry and four incredible kids. To find out more about Likewise, go to likewiseworship.comSend us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

We take a side journey this week to talk about the need for confronting evil in our families and communities. The murder of Charlie Kirk was nationally devastating and one of the reason why is that it was evil ending a marriage. We want to push back against that in every way possible. We talk about the need to speak the truth in love and prepare for spiritual warfare and to never let bitterness and unforgiveness have it's way.Send us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

This week we talk to Tony and Lymari Navarro about the power of grace after your marriage goes through an affair. The Navarros share the raw and heartbreaking story of how God took both of them from unforgiveness and shame to redemption in Jesus. Tony and Lymari were contestants on the HGTV show Battle on The Mountain and their new book "From Ruin To Renewal: Rebuilding Your Marriage After Trust Is Broken comes out Nov. 10, 2025"Check them out at: https://www.tonyandlymarinavarro.com/Send us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

We did a live version of the podcast from Sing Conference in Nashville TN this month and we wanted to share it with everyone. Discover ways to keep from putting your career over your marriage and keeping things in the right perspective when forced to choose between the two.Send us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

Trey and April Cushman are a perfect fit for the podcast because they’re total opposites. However they're handling life’s successes and sufferings with a common belief, that the presence of Jesus orients everything. We talk about the temporary nature of success and the eternal goodness of God in their darkest hour when their daughter was in the Covenant School Shooting in Nashville.Find April’s music here:Insta: @aprilxcushmanSingle: Muscle Memory (Official Music Video) https://youtu.be/GWuCnIDMUT4?si=PbPfOb0Nwq71SyXrTrey’s Business: eventshop.comSend us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

Best-selling author Ron Deal joins the podcast this week to talk about his new book The Mindful Marriage. The conversation covers the world of Restoration Therapy that Ron and his wife Nan have benefited from to experience healing and closer connection in their own story.To get your copy of The Mindful Marriage and find more about Ron's ministry, check our Ron's website, rondeal.orgSend us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

This week we're joined by our friends Chris and Tabitha Lewis who talk about their recovery from alcohol, attempted suicide and codependency through the ministry of Celebrate Recovery. If you are trapped in addiction or love someone who is, you can find some healing and hope here.to find a celebrate recovery near you, go to celebraterecovery.comSend us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

This week Ed and Amy Uzynski talk about his new book “Away Game: “A Christian Parent’s Guide to Navigating Youth Sports” They give some important insights on how the culture of youth sports has become complicated for kids and marriages. This episode serves up some great advice on how to win at this game without losing each other.Follow this link to get a copy for your whole team:https://a.co/d/8P8pBapCheck out other stuff from Ed Uzynski on this topic @ www.thechristianathlete.comSend us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

If you feel like you've lost a spark in your marriage relationship and you wish you could get it back, listen to this episode with some helpful tips to get your marriage back on track and on fire.Send us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

In our final installment of our Book of James series, we take on the challenges of confessing sin to one another, breaking down the enemies lies and praying together. If you're looking for freedom from the same cycle, listen to this episode for keys to victory.Send us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

In the 4th week of our 5 week James series we discuss James chapter 4. It's all about humility and recognizing the sin of pride that can wreak havoc on oneness in marriage. Take the journey with us because it's hard to do alone and let's grow together!Send us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

In Week 3 of our couple's journey through the book of James, we talk about the difficult but necessary discipline of taming the tongue. If you need help with watching your words and building a world of blessing, this one could be a huge benefit. To get a guide to study the book of James with your spouse, head to carlandheather.com, enter your email address to get the guide sent straight to your inbox.Send us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

In week 2 of our 5 week journey through the book of James we talk about how to make faith move beyond hearing to action and impact. If your marriage feels stuck, maybe it's time to take action on what you already know to do.Send us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

This is week 1 of our couples-walk through the book of James. We get into the reality of suffering and the promise of what it could accomplish as we try and endure some of life's most difficult stuff without losing each other. This episode has a study guide you can use to have your own conversation with your spouse. Get it at carlandheather.comSend us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

We got in a fight and it felt real familiar to a fight that landed us in counseling a few years ago, so we decided to break it down and talk about it. If you find yourself having the same fight over and over, this episode can help.Send us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

After four decades of marriage, Marty and Lora Schweiterman still look at each other like newlyweds—but with a whole lot more wisdom. In this episode, they share time-tested habits, spiritual rhythms, and intentional choices that help you build a marriage that is built to last.Send us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

Our friend Jill Forbes joins the podcast this week and tells her story of suddenly losing her spouse Heath to a heart attack at 47. She shares openly with us about trying to hold the hope of the Gospel in one of the hardest seasons of life.Send us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]

Marriage and family experts Ben and Janet Burns join us this week to talk about how to put empathy into action. Understanding each other on an emotional level can accelerate our connection and help us move towards purpose together!Send us Fan MailLooking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here...www.carlandheather.com@[email protected]