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The Wedding Chaplain Podcast
by David Anderson
Rev. Dr. David Anderson has walked with over 1400 couples through wedding day and he wants to share that journey with you. This podcast wants to speak to engaged couples preparing for wedding day. Preparing for marriage and getting ready for a wedding are two separate things. We want you to have healthy marriages and perfect wedding ceremonies.
Episodes
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Episode 70 - Is Your Marriage Malnourished? The 5 Essential Nutrients Every Relationship Needs with Nancy Perpall
In this episode of The Wedding Chaplain Podcast, David talks with Nancy Perpall, author of The Malnourished Marriage. Drawing from her experience as a critical care nurse and more than thirty years as a family lawyer, Nancy offers a unique perspective on how relationships become depleted and how...
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Episode 69 - Choosing Each Other Every Day with Jodie Howard
In this episode of The Wedding Chaplain Podcast, David talks with Jodie Howard about building a lasting marriage through seasons a couple could never fully predict. Jodie and her husband, Reggie, have been married since 1992. Together, they raised four children while navigating the demands of...
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Episode 68 - Managing Engagement Stress: Building a Stronger Marriage Before the Wedding with Dr. Laurel Mellin
Engagement is a joyful season, but it can also become one of the most stressful seasons a couple will face together. Between wedding decisions, family expectations, budget conversations, guest lists, schedules, and the pressure of preparing for a life-changing commitment, many couples discover…
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Episode 67 - Communication: An Interview with Dr. Laura Sicola
In this episode of The Wedding Chaplain Podcast, David Anderson talks with Dr. Laura Sicola about one of the most important foundations of a healthy marriage: communication. Laura is the author of Speaking to Influence. Dr. Sicola is a leadership communication and influence coach, author of...
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Episode 66 - Why So Many Relationships Fail Before They Begin: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts
In Part Two of David Anderson's conversation with Dr. Freda, the focus shifts from finding love to sustaining it. David shares practical wisdom from years of marriage ministry and explains why healthy relationships require intentional communication, ongoing dating, shared purpose, and emotional...
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Episode 65 - Why So Many Relationships Fail Before They Begin: Love, Timing, and the Truth About Relationships Before Marriage
In this episode of The Wedding Chaplain Podcast, David Anderson joins Dr. Freda for a deep and honest conversation about dating, marriage, divorce, and emotional maturity. Together, they explore why so many people rush into relationships before truly understanding themselves and how culture…
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Episode 64 - Five Questions Engaged Couples Need to Wrestle With: An Interview with Kyle Colavitti
Our guest today is Kyle Colavitti. Kyle started out as an actress/writer/director, but once she had kids, she wanted to be home with them and to use her own words and experiences to help people. She and her husband have been married for 22 years, and they have two teenage boys. She likes to say…
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Episode 63 - Creating a Blockbuster Love Story: The Purpose
Every great movie follows a familiar arc: a beginning that draws us in, tension that tests the characters, and a purpose that gives the story meaning. Marriage works the same way. In this three-part series, David invites engaged and married couples to step back and view their relationships as…
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Episode 62 - Creating a Blockbuster Love Story: Conflict and Crisis
Every great movie follows a familiar arc: a beginning that draws us in, tension that tests the characters, and a purpose that gives the story meaning. Marriage works the same way. In this three-part series, David invites engaged and married couples to step back and view their relationships as…
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Episode 61 - Creating a Blockbuster Love Story: The Script and the Question
Every great movie follows a familiar arc: a beginning that draws us in, tension that tests the characters, and a purpose that gives the story meaning. Marriage works the same way. In this three-part series, David invites engaged and married couples to step back and view their relationships as…
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Episode 60 - From Genesis to the Last Dance. A Conversation with Daniel Krikorian.
Today's episode is a little different. Instead of me doing the interviewing, I am the one being interviewed. This conversation comes from an episode of another podcast hosted by Daniel Krikorian, the founder of BRemembered, and I am grateful he allowed me to share the interview with you here. In...
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Episode 59 - The Habit of Dating- An Interview With Jay and Laura Laffoon
Jay & Laura Laffoon are "marriage edu-tainers" – a mix of education and entertainment. They have been happily married for over 35 years, and their mission is to help busy couples stay happily married for life. In our discussion, Jay and Laura briefly introduce themselves and their work. They tell...
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Episode 58-Wedding DJs--An Interview with Mike Lazar
We are talking about DJs for your Wedding and Reception. What is the best advice for couples getting ready for their wedding and their reception? How should couples approach their conversations with the DJ? What makes good song choices or playlists? We talk about first dances, father-daughter...
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Episode 57- An interview with Judith Kaluzny
Judith Kaluzny Show Notes A Divorce lawyer may be a strange guest for the Wedding Chaplain Podcast. However, my guest today has some valuable insights. She knows how the divorce "industry" works. And yes, it is a business. The legal system thrives when a couple goes through a lengthy divorce....
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Episode 56- What is Love? A Conversation With Kenny Vaughan
Shields of Strength Show Notes For as long as I have hosted the Wedding Chaplain podcast, we have not had an episode dedicated solely to love. As someone who works with couples and gets them ready for their wedding, I probably should have made this our first episode. Today's guest is Kenny…
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Episode 55 Before God and These Witnesses-A Message at FBC Massillon
This Episode is a recording of a message delivered at First Baptist Church of Massillon on Sunday, May 4th, 2025. Notes No guest today. In addition to my work at WeddingChaplain.com, I am also a local church pastor. In May 2025, our church went through a series called "No Ordinary Family." For…
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Episode 54- Generation Tux- An Interview With Jessica Garrabrant
Generation Tux Show Notes Today's guest is Jessica Garrabrant. She is a Showroom Manager for Generation Tux in Columbus, Ohio. Generation Tux is the leading online rental company for Tuxedos and Suits. Jessica will discuss her role in the company and how the tuxedo rental process has evolved over...
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Episode 53- An Interview with Kayla Satava--Prestige Ballroom Dancing
Today's guest is Kayla Satava. Kayla is a dance instructor at the family-owned Prestige Ballroom Dancing Studio in Northeast Ohio. While she teaches all kinds of dance classes and programs, today we are talking about engaged couples getting ready for their first dance. When the DJ announces at…
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Episode 52 Vows and Personal Statements
Today's episode is super simple but very important. I take a few minutes to talk about vows and personal statements. This is the main place in the ceremony where the couple speaks, so you need to put a lot of thought into it. To read the blog article that goes along with today's episode and to...
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Episode 51 An Interview with Timothy Young
Today, our guest is Tim Young, who is one of our officiants at WeddingChaplain.com. In addition to being an excellent wedding minister, he is a financial coach at Financial Peace University. Money is one of the top stressors in marriage, but it does not have to be. Financial coaching helps…
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Episode 50 An Interview with Ken Blackman
Today's guest is Ken Blackman. Ken is a relationship coach, speaker, educator, and author of the upcoming book Powerful Woman, Confident Man: The New Art of Loving Passionately and Building a Resilient, Fulfilling Relationship. Ken's calling is to guide couples through intimate human connection....
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Episode 49 People on Dating
I was a guest on another podcast called People on Dating, hosted by Will Morales. Will started his podcast because of the stories he had heard and the experiences he had while dating. He says he is no expert. Instead, he talks with experts on relationships and everyday people. However, the main...
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Episode 48 Reset and Preview
We are back! We took a brief hiatus and turned it into a year off. I took on a new ministry position and spent much of 2024 working on my second and third books, so the podcast took a backseat, unfortunately. However, we are excited to get things back on track. Today's episode is just a catch-up...
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Episode 47 - A Sunday Morning Message from: David Anderson
No guest today. In addition to my work at WeddingChaplain.com, I am also a local church pastor. On October 1st, we had a launch day that included my Sunday morning message being centered around the release of my new book, Before God and These Witnesses: How to Start a Marriage Ministry to Save…
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Episode 46 - An Interview with CP Heda
My guest today is CP Heda. He leads an event company called Esstart. Esstart is an innovative engagement platform with the mission to use technology to make events more interactive, memorable, and inclusive. CP will discuss his background and highlight their flagship product, "Instant Spotlight."...
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Episode 45 The Enneagram
Our guest is Myrna Scales. Myrna is a USAF pilot wife, mom to two young boys, blogger, TEDx Speaker, and Certified Enneagram Coach. She loves helping people build confidence with the Enneagram. Today's show is about the Enneagram, A personality profile that helps couples better understand...
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Episode 44 - An Interview With Burl Jernigan
My guest today is Burl Jernigan. Burl is a friend and a mentor. He is the pastor of First Baptist Church of Girard, Ohio. We have a wide-ranging conversation about his ministry and working with couples. To learn more about Burl and the whole team at WeddingChaplain.com, please visit: The Wedding...
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Episode 43 - After the Climb
No guest today. I take some time to talk about the feelings and emotions of the wedding weekend. Weddings are mountain-top events, meaning a climb up and a coming off the mountain experience. The climb up is stressful and exciting. The descent is full of decompression relief and can sometimes be...
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Episode 42 - The Vow: An Interview with Author Michael Ruskin
Today's guest is Michael Ruskin. Michael is the last surviving member of his immediate family. Mr. Ruskin writes for a living, publishing memoirs and family history books that help people preserve their stories as keepsakes for their families or a wider audience. The Vow, A Love Story and the...
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Episode 41 - Before God and These Witnesses
No guest today. I am proud to announce my new book, which is the product of my years of wedding ministry. It is entitled Before God and These Witnesses: How to Start a Marriage Ministry to Save Your Church, Reach Your Community, and Change the Culture While You Are at It. I share stories from my...
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Episode 40 - The Wedding Buzz with Sydney Whidden
No guest today. Well, I am the guest. Specifically, I was a guest on another podcast called The Wedding Buzz, hosted by Sydney Whidden. Are you planning your wedding and feeling overwhelmed? Sydney is a wedding planning coach and the founder/owner of Delightful Planning. She knows that planning a...
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Episode 39 - Questions You Need to Ask Before Getting Engaged
Today's Episode is about the Questions we need to ask ourselves or our partner before getting engaged or getting married. Show Notes No guest today. Today, I walk through some questions that everyone needs to ask themselves or their partners before getting engaged and certainly before getting...
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Episode 38 - Stronger Because Life Coaching
Our guest today is Jenn Andersen. She is a marriage and relationships coach. Specifically, she helps people break unhealthy cycles in their relationships. Through her blog, social media, and speaking, she shares the key elements of creating deeper, more connected relationships. She provides...
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Episode 37 - The Better Topics Game
Our guest today is Diana Indries. Diana went from being a manager in the UK's corporate world of the NHS (National Health Service) to the creator and CEO of Better Topics. Relationships have been her long-time passion, and over the past few years, she has taken this to the next level, helping...
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Episode 36 - An Interview with Samantha Schultz - Destination Weddings
My guest today is Samantha Schultz. Samantha is a travel agent, and her agency specializes in custom international honeymoon itineraries, including Hawaii and Alaska. She has personally traveled to over 70 countries and all seven continents. She uses this expertise to create life-enriching...
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Episode 35 - An Interview with Phil & Maude Mayes
Our guests today are Maude and Phil Mayes. They are relationship coaches who have been writing and teaching for many years about their passion, spreading peace one relationship at a time. They are the authors of "How Two: Have a Successful Relationship." They also write a weekly relationship...
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Episode 34 - An Interview with Steve Sjogren: Living Your Marriage on Purpose
My guest today is Steve Sjogren. Steve is a friend and a mentor. He is a pastor and church planter. His first book, Conspiracy of Kindness, has sold over 300,000 copies. His goal is a practical and creative approach to sharing the love of Jesus. He is considered the father of servant evangelism,...
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Episode 33 - Adventure Elopement Photography
Today, I'm excited to introduce Meghann Grah, a trailblazer in the world of adventure elopement photography. With over a decade of experience, Meghann has carved a niche for herself, capturing unique and intimate moments in the great outdoors. Her work has been recognized by prestigious...
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Episode 32- Blonde and Ordained an Interview with Diane Demuynck
The only thing better than one wedding officiant is two wedding officiants. My guest today is Diane Demuynck. She is a wedding officiant, and her company is called Blonde and Ordained. This was an enjoyable and informal conversation. Diane has a unique approach to weddings, and that is what we...
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Episode 31- An Interview on The Monarch For Love Podcast
No guest today. Well, I am the guest. Specifically, I was a guest on another podcast called Monarch for Love, hosted by Michelle Hays. She is a relationship coach who believes that love is the most essential aspect of our lives and our greatest gift. Her podcast is simply about love. Love is a...
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Episode 30- An Interview with Misty Anderson
My special guest today is my wife, Misty Anderson. I am just excited to record a conversation with her. She is a fantastic wife and friend, but she is also an excellent venue/ "day of" coordinator. She primarily works at Varian Orchards in East Canton, Ohio. We share the brief story of how we…
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Episode 29- An Interview With Steven Vance
Our guest today is Steven Vance. He is a Violinist & DJ serving primarily Western Pennsylvania and Northeast Ohio. He likes to say that "Music Is Our Superpower." He will explain why in today's episode. He is a Wedding Wire "Couples Choice" Award winner since 2012, and he is The Knot "Best of...
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Episode 28- The Balancing Act
No guest today. I wanted to start the year by discussing two key elements in a couple's relationship: Date Night and The Business Meeting. Couples need a weekly event to focus on their relationship and to resolve conflicts. Date Nights and arguments should not be things we stumble into, but both...
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Episode 27- Nancy Perpall
Our guest today is Nancy Perpall, a unique professional who has transitioned from a critical care nurse to a divorce attorney. Her diverse career has equipped her with a deep understanding of conflict resolution, which she has used to secure the best outcomes for her clients. As the former Chair…
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Episode 26- Trauma in Relationships- Interview with Julie Hall
Our guest today is Julie Hall. Julie is an experienced clinician with a deep passion for supporting families, couples, and individuals in their journey toward healing and wholeness. She plays a crucial role in this process, focusing on building a collaborative, compassionate, safe, and empowering...
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Episode 25- Seal Your Marriage
Charles is a former Navy SEAL. While that is an incredible accomplishment, his passion now is for healthy marriages. The divorce rate for Navy Seals and Special Forces officers is around 98.6% which is terrible. It is an easy number to remember, because it is the same as our body temperature. The...
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Episode 24- The Go-Giver Marriage: An Interview With John and Ana Gabriel Mann
JOHN DAVID MANN is coauthor of more than thirty books, including four New York Times bestsellers and five national bestsellers, including The Go-Giver (coauthored with Bob Burg), which has sold over 1 million copies and won the 2017 Living Now Book Awards Evergreen Medal for its "contributions to...
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Episode 23-Interview with Victoria Deardorff
Today's guest is Victoria Deardorff. She is a Pittsburgh-based event planner who launched a wedding blog in 2014. Burgh Brides is an online wedding publication that highlights the most inspiring celebrations that Pittsburgh has to offer. The uniquely romantic ceremonies and photo shoots featured…
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Episode 22-Interview with Joe Okaly
Today's guest is Joe Okaly. Joe is a Certified Financial Planner. Joe lives in NJ with his wife, Lauren, and two children. Joe runs a wealth management firm. His passion is helping young families. Early on, he realized most young families don't have access to financial education or professional...
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Episode 21-Interview with the Mobleys
I am so excited about our guests today. Their names are Tim and Pam Mobley. And they are my spiritual Godparents. The reason I am a minister, in the ministry, and working with couples has everything to do with this couple. They are a fantastic couple celebrating 41 years of marriage. They were my...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Rev. Dr. David Anderson has walked with over 1400 couples through wedding day and he wants to share that journey with you. This podcast wants to speak to engaged couples preparing for wedding day. Preparing for marriage and getting ready for a wedding are two separate things. We want you to have healthy marriages and perfect wedding ceremonies.
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