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Doing Marriage Well — 205 episodes

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Moving Beyond the Quid-Pro-Quo Marriage and Earning Love

2

Escaping the Trap of Perfectionism in Your Marriage

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Doing Marriage Badly Is Far Better Than Not Trying at All

4

Beyond the Taboo: Honest Conversations About Sex, Separation, and Grace

5

When You Have to Carry the Load: Grace and Sacrifice in Marriage

6

Growing Up Together: Dealing with Blame, Tantrums, and Avoidance

7

When Adulting Hurts: Mental Health, Addictions, and Boundaries

8

When "Adulting" Gets Messy: Teamwork and Grace in Marriage

9

The High Cost of Betrayal: Healing After Infidelity

10

The Art of Apologising: How to Say Sorry Without Making Things Worse

11

Shared History Can Repair—Or Ruin—Relationships

12

When the Problem is the Other Person

13

Six Ways We Sabotage Our Relationships

14

Adults Acting Like Children Destroy Relationships

15

Learn how arousal non-concordance affects marriage, why physical and mental arousal don't always match, and how to navigate it together.

16

Why He Holds Back and How It Hurts the Marriage

17

Measuring the Immeasurable: Vital, Intangible Things Your Spouse Needs

18

The 5 and Beyond: Providing What Your Spouse Really Needs

19

Why You Might Be Misjudging Your Marriage Needs

20

Are You Emotionally Dehydrated? Running on Empty in Marriage

21

Becoming One Flesh: Navigating Sexual Differences in Marriage

22

Working Toward Common Goals Strengthens Your Marriage

23

Preserving Your Marriage When Convictions Clash

24

Keeping Your Mood in Check: Don't Drag Your Spouse Down

25

Staying Out of the Pit: How to Handle Your Spouse's Bad Mood

26

The Parallel Path: Understanding Sexual Availability in Marriage

27

The Root Causes Behind Emotional and Sexual Disconnects

28

The Missing Link: Unlocking True Emotional Availability

29

Facing the Hard Truth About What We Withhold From Our Spouse

30

Is Your Marriage Missing This Vital Connection?

31

Why God Invented Marriage - Week of Aug 3rd 2026

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Is Your Spouse Why You Are Unhappy? - Week of July 27th

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Did God Make Marriage for Sex? The Answer Might Surprise You!

34

Happy or Holy? God’s Design for Marriage Includes Both

35

God Prioritises Marriage: Lessons from the Old & New Testaments

36

What Your Marriage Says About God (For Better or Worse)

37

Why Did God Invent Marriage?

38

The "Sex Is Different" Lie: Separate Rules Hurt Your Marriage

39

Beyond the Fight-or-Flight Marriage: Overcoming Reactivity and Control

40

Silent Killers: How Withdrawal and Contempt Destroy Marriage

41

Are You Using Your Spouse’s Mistakes to Justify Your Own?

42

Is Your Spouse Really the Obstacle to Your Happiness?

43

Sexual Health - The Week of July 20th

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5 Proven Habits of Couples Who Stay Sexually Satisfied

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Want Better Sex? Start Putting Your Fantasies on Paper

46

The Best Natural Supplement: Regular Sex Keeps You Healthy

47

Needles and Your Sex Life: The Ultimate Guy’s Guide to ED and PE

48

Sexual Health Issues? Why You Must Advocate for Yourself

49

Sex and Needs: Pornography, Expectations, and Real Intimacy

50

Is It Too Much to Ask? Judging the Validity of Relationship Needs

51

Which Need First? The Strategic Way to Heal a Neglected Relationship

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The Cognitive Shield: Why We Dismiss Our Spouse’s Needs

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Validating Their Needs: The 1st Step to A Better Marriage

54

Drunk on Love: Unlocking Sexual Freedom with Your Spouse

55

Is Your Idea Winning Out at the Cost of Your Spouse?

56

The Freedom to Grow - Without Growing Apart

57

The Gift of Being Fully Known (and Fully Loved)

58

Is There Freedom in Your Marriage? (And Why it Matters)

59

Rewrite Your Marriage Sex Script for Mutual Pleasure

60

The Marriage Gripe Fest: Echo Chambers Are Dangerous for Your Relationship

61

Loving the World But Failing at Home: The Danger of Misplaced Ministry

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Why Avoiding Fights Might Be Killing Your Relationship

63

Why Ignoring Family Problems Always Makes Them Bigger

64

The Unspoken Wedding Day Advice That Silently Starves Marriages

65

The Science of Wedded Bliss: What the Data Says About Generosity

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The Marmalade Trap: Why Your Generosity Might Be Missing the Mark

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The Baseline of Grace: Generosity When You Least Feel Like It

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The Debt of Grace: Why Generosity Should Start at Home

69

The Anatomy of a Myth: Why Freud Was Wrong About Your Sex Life

70

Is Your Perception Shrinking Your Husband & Hurting Your Marriage?

71

Born of Love, Built on a Lie: The Danger of Seeing Your Wife as Fragile

72

Marriage Trap: Are You Gender Profiling Your Spouse?

73

Mind vs. Heart: Which Version of Your Spouse Are You Married To?

74

Speaking Up in the Bedroom: The Cost of Pretending and Faking

75

When "I'm Sorry" Isn't Enough: Responding to a Spouse Who Won't Let Go

76

The Sidetrack Trap: Deflecting Questions Damages Communication

77

Why Letting Bad Tactics Work Damages Your Marriage

78

Broken Behaviours: Tolerating Bad Treatment Isn’t Loving

79

Less Sex Than Either of You Want — and Nobody's Talking About It

80

Dealmakers and Dealbreakers: Taking Ownership of Your Marriage

81

One Person Can Change a Marriage: The Power of Interplay

82

Why Change is Hard: 5 Barriers to a Better Marriage

83

It’s Your Life Now: Taking Ownership of Your Life & Marriage

84

Why Great Sex Won’t Fix a Broken Relationship (and Vice Versa)

85

Is Your Spouse Insecure? The Hidden Reason Communication Breaks Down

86

When Brains Differ: Navigating Neurodivergence in Marriage

87

Are You on the Same Page? Dreams, Goals, and Your Marriage Quest

88

Is Venting Healthy? The Surprising Truth About Anger

89

The Bedroom Filter: Are Biases Hurting Your Sex Life?

90

Is the False Consensus Effect Hurting Your Marriage?

91

Let Go of the Anchor and See Change in Your Relationship

92

The Double Standard: You’re "Stressed" but They’re "Selfish"

93

The Filters in Your Mind: Are Biases Blurring Your View?

94

The Fork in the Road: Choosing Between Acceptance and Ultimatums

95

Hidden Killers: Understanding the Consequences of Sexual Choices

96

When Fear Calls the Shots: Breaking the Cycle

97

Lazy or Exhausted? Understanding the Root of Your Marital Friction

98

The Cost of False Peace: Sacrificing Your Beliefs Hurts Your Marriage

99

Look What You Made Me Do — Stop Reactionary Living in Marriage

100

Why Premarital Coaching is a Non-Negotiable

101

Breaking the Silence: Get Help for Your Sex Life

102

The Professional Edge: When Your Marriage Needs More

103

When Church Help Heals: Finding Marriage Support in Your Congregation

104

The Power of a Mature Perspective: Choosing the Right Friend for Marriage Help

105

A Neutral 3rd Party Is the Best Friend Your Marriage Can Have

106

The Breaking Point: Why You Can’t Afford to Ignore Sexual Frequency

107

Bedroom Silence: When Sex Acts Become Something You "Put Up With"

108

"I Need Your Help": The Best Way to Address Annoying Habits

109

Phubbing, Messiness, and Lateness: Addressing the Friction that Eats at You

110

The High Cost of Silence: Why "Putting Up With It" Doesn't Work

111

When Asking for What You Need Feels Risky

112

When "More Sex" Isn't the Answer to Your Emptiness

113

Feeling Empty? Are You Asking for the Right Thing?

114

Why You Can't Admit What You Really Need from Your Spouse

115

"I Need a Hug": The Power of Vulnerable Requests

116

Why "All You Need Is Jesus" Isn’t True in Marriage

117

You Don’t Have to Be "In the Mood" - Or Get an Erection

118

When Sex Hurts: Practical Solutions for Women Over Fifty

119

Intentional Intimacy: Why Your Mindset Matters Most

120

ED: The Solution Depends on the Problem

121

Sex After Fifty: Closing the Knowledge Gap

122

Opening Your Spiritual Life to Your Spouse

123

The Final Frontier: Sexual Transparency in Your Marriage

124

The Armour of Fear: Finding Emotional Nudity in Your Relationship

125

Beyond Small Talk: Unlocking Your "Present" Thoughts in Marriage

126

Unlocking Your History: The Past Matters in Your Marriage

127

Hidden Rooms and Locked Doors: A Guide to Total Transparency

128

The Crowded Bed: Clearing the Baggage for Better Sex

129

Winning the Argument vs. Winning the Marriage: Stop Fighting Dirty

130

How Your Self-Image Shapes Your Marriage

131

The Independence Trap: Being Self-Sufficient is Hurting Your Marriage

132

Beyond the Blame Game: Taking Ownership in Marriage

133

The Bedroom Trap: Why Compromise Isn't Doing Sex Well

134

The "Yes" Trap: When Your Spouse Is a People-Pleaser

135

The Unseen Guest: How Past Wounds Shape Your Marriage Conflicts

136

Beyond the Middle Ground: 3 Ways to Both Win When You Disagree

137

Beyond Compromise: Finding a Better Way to Handle Differences

138

The Bedroom Balance: Navigating Sexual Needs and Selfishness

139

Childhood Echoes: Why You're Afraid to Ask Your Spouse for What You Need

140

When "No" Isn't Selfish: Setting Boundaries in Your Relationship

141

Is It Selfish or Just a Misunderstanding? Navigating Conflicting Needs

142

Jesus, Naps, and the ER: Finding Balance in Your Marriage

143

When Venting Becomes a Problem: How Constant Complaining Hurts Your Spouse

144

Are You Accidentally Pushing Your Spouse Away in the Bedroom?

145

Nagging Is a Warning Sign Not, Just an Annoyance (Edited version)

146

Why Criticism Backfires in Marriage (and What to Say Instead)

147

Is Your Ego Is Causing Wrecks in Your Marriage?

148

Back Off to Move Forward: What Tailgating Taught Me About Marriage

149

Gratitude and Desire: Enjoying a Quiet Night Together

150

When You’re 64: Building the Marriage You’ll Want in Retirement

151

“I Was Your Clown”: Humour, Comfort, and Carrying the Weight Together

152

Marriage Battle Wounds: Why Hiding Hurts

153

The Power of “Yet”: Hope for Couples Who Feel Stuck

154

Doing Sex Well: Your Spouse Is Different, Not "Broken"

155

Hard-Wired for Different Realities: From Provision to Aggression

156

Lost in Translation: When "Fine" Doesn't Mean Fine

157

Doing Marriage Well by Understanding Your Spouse’s Physical Reality

158

Your Spouse Isn't a "Defective" Version of You

159

Package Deals and Straitjackets: Doing Sex Well Together

160

The Comparison Trap: Spouses Are a Package Deal

161

Splinters & Chunks: Prioritising the Change Your Spouse Needs

162

The Broken Leg Principle: Your Spouse’s Limitations

163

The Art of Noticing: Finding the Good in Your Spouse

164

More Than a "Service": Reclaiming Sex from a Toxic Culture

165

Honouring the "Weaker Vessel"

166

The Mud of Culture: Husbands Should Be Part of the Solution

167

Headship as Promotion: Why Your Wife’s Gifts are Your Calling

168

The "Rebellious" Proverbs 31 Woman?

169

Marriage and Gender: Seeking God’s Truth Outside of the Usual Camps

170

Prioritising Your Wife's Heart This Valentine's Day

171

Valentine's Day Sex: Blessing Him Your Way

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Valentine's Day: Celebrate Your Way

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Ladies: Understanding His Valentine's Day Mindset

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Husbands, Why Your Valentine's Effort Truly Matters

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Honoring Love: Why Valentine's Day Matters

176

Why 'What Women Want in Bed' Articles Miss the Point

177

The Truth About Truth in Marriage

178

Accepting Both Beauty and Brokenness In Your Spouse

179

Our Secrets to a Happy, Lasting Marriage

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A Practical Approach to Disagreeing

181

Bonus Post: Good Will in Practice

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Applying Good-Willed to Sex

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Grace and Good Will: Pillars for a Thriving Marriage

184

They're Not You: Understanding Your Spouse's Unique Wiring

185

When Your Past Makes You Overreact to Your Spouse

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When You Believe the Mask Instead of the Truth

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What Happens When Your Spouse's Best Isn't Enough?

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When Your Parents Really Did Their Best—And It Wasn't Enough

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Your Parents Could Have Done Better—And So Can You

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One Villain, One Hero? The Lie That Keeps You Stuck

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Is Giving Your Parents a Pass Hurting Your Marriage?

192

The Lies About Sex—And the Truth That Can Set You Free

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You're Miscalculating What Your Marriage Could Be Worth

194

The Belief Barrier: Hope Is the Door to a Great Marriage

195

Trying to Do It All Is Hurting Your Marriage

196

You Have the Marriage You're Willing to Work For

197

The Truth About Improving Your Sex Life (It's Not What You Think)

198

Accountability in Marriage: Help Without Shifting Responsibility

199

The Secret to Measuring Progress When Change Feels Slow

200

Why Your Spouse (or Friends) Might Fight Your Positive Changes

201

The Hidden Reason Marriage Resolutions Fail

202

What Worked, What Didn't: A Christmas Debriefing

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A Christmas Blessing for Your Marriage and Soul

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A Christmas Eve Challenge for Couples: Pause

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The Riskiest Gift You Can Give Your Spouse