Still Holding Hands

Wedding vows are more than words spoken on one special day—they are promises meant to be lived out every day of marriage. In this episode of Still Holding Hands, Tim & Chris explore what it means to daily honor your wedding vows through love, commitment, faithfulness, and intentional connection. Discover practical, biblical marriage principles that help couples build a strong, lasting relationship even through life’s challenges and changing seasons.Traditional Wedding Vows:I, ____, take you, ____, to be my wedded husband/wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part.  Song: "When I Said I Do" - Clint Black & Lisa Hartman Blackhttps://youtu.be/ZgalAdgEd-E?si=f7t5ibce6KyrXGrREphesians 5:31 (NLT)"Real Love isn't tested in the better, but it's proven in the worse."Galatians 6:9 (TPT)Galatians 6:2 (TPT)STILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE:Simple and Powerful!Sit down together & read your vows out loud to each other If you can't find them, use  the traditional and enhance with your own words  Each person answer what are we doing well? Each person answer where do we need to grow? Of those things you discussed/read, choose one area to focus on this week Don’t try to fix everything Focus on one thing Then move on to the next Reaffirm your covenant commitment to each other and to your marriage  We want to encourage you to do this same exercise each year on your anniversary On the next STILL HOLDING HANDS Podcast:"In-Laws & Out-Laws:  Love, limits, and healthy boundaries"If you enjoyed today's episode, here's how you can help us: Like Us:  Subscribe where you listen/watch podcast Love Us:  Leave a review, comment & share with someone else Email Us: [email protected] Until next time.....keep STILL HOLDING HANDS!#ChristianMarriage#MarriageAdvice#MarriagePodcast#MarriageCommunication#RelationshipAdvice#StillHoldingHands#GodCenteredMarriage#IntimacyInMarriage#WhenISaidIDo

Why does intimacy matter so much in a Christian marriage—and why do so many couples struggle to maintain it? In this episode of Still Holding Hands, Tim & Chris unpack God’s design for intimacy, exploring how emotional, physical, and spiritual connection are essential for a thriving, Christ-centered relationship.If you’ve ever felt distant from your spouse, struggled with communication, or wondered how faith and intimacy truly work together, this conversation will give you clarity and practical direction. We dive into what the Bible says about marriage intimacy, why connection often fades over time, and how couples can intentionally rebuild closeness in every season.You’ll discover how intimacy strengthens trust, deepens unity, and protects your marriage from disconnection. We also share practical tools for improving communication, prioritizing your spouse, and reigniting both emotional and physical connection—without shame, pressure, or unrealistic expectations.Whether you’re newly married or have been together for years, this episode will help you understand why intimacy isn’t optional—it’s foundational to a healthy Christian marriage.Matthew 19:5 (TPT)Proverbs 5:15 (TPT)1 Corinthians 7:3-4 (CJB)Hebrews 13:4 (TPT)Proverbs 5:18-19 (TPT)1 Peter 3:7 (NKJV)Family Life (Books on Intimacy): https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/marriage/sex-intimacy/STILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE:Share your misconceptions about sex with each other Be intentional to connect & be intimate THIS WEEK with each other emotionally & physically  Communicate with your spouse what you enjoy when you are intimate together Take time to care for & satisfy your spouse physically On the next STILL HOLDING HANDS Podcast:Well....we didn't prepare a " NEXT" so you'll just have to come back!LIKE US: Subscribe where you watch & listen to podcastsLOVE US: Leave a review and share with a friendEMAIL US: [email protected]#ChristianMarriage#MarriageAdvice#MarriagePodcast#MarriageCommunication#RelationshipAdvice#StillHoldingHands#GodCenteredMarriage#IntimacyInMarriage 

Money is one of the biggest sources of stress and misunderstanding in marriage. In this episode of Still Holding Hands, Tim & Chris unpack how financial pressure, different money mindsets, and poor communication can create conflict between spouses. Learn practical, faith-based strategies for budgeting as a couple, improving financial communication, resolving money disagreements, and building unity so your finances strengthen your marriage instead of dividing it as you navigate marriage and faith.1 Corinthians 14:33 (NLT)1 Timothy 6:10 (NLT)Proverbs 15:27 (TPT)Credit Card Statistics (Forbes)$6,800 per adultAverage Credit Card Interest Rates (Lending Tree) *this can fluctuate - 25.32%1 Corinthians 16:2 (TPT)Financial Peace University: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tByzgwmsyL0Getting a Grip on Generous Living: https://thebasicswithbeth.store/collections/the-basics-collection/products/getting-a-grip-on-the-basics-of-generous-livingDeuteronomy 8:18 (NKJV)STILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE:Open Communication/Conversation with each other Ask what did money 'feel like' in your home when you were growing up? Ask what is a financial fear or concern that you are carrying? Ask what is one money/financial dream that you have for our future? Stay at Home MomNew HomeBig VacationDebt FreePray together for wisdom & unity Luke 16:13 (TPT)On the Next STILL HOLDING HANDS:We talk about Why Intimacy Matters in MarriageIf you enjoy the STILL HOLDING HANDS podcast:Like Us: Subscribe where you listen/watch podcastsLove Us: Leave a review & share with someone this weekEmail Us: [email protected] this week takes you, keep choosing each other...and keep STILL HOLDING HANDS!#ChristianMarriage#MarriageAdvice#MarriagePodcast#MarriageCommunication#RelationshipAdvice#StillHoldingHands#GodCenteredMarriage

Many couples love each other but struggle with priorities. In this episode of Still Holding Hands, Tim & Chris Peterson talk about blending God, work, kids, church, and marriage so your relationship doesn’t get pushed to the bottom of the list.Life's Priorities:GodSpouseKidsChurchWork1 Corinthians 14:33 (NLT)Psalms 92:13-14 (NKJV)Matthew 6:33 (NLT)Song: "First Things First" - Consumed by Firehttps://youtu.be/bpTOcZN9JB4?si=9r3Uq3kee0EhMm28STILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE:Do a 30 minute Priority Checkup/ResetHave an honest conversationAsk each other: "Where do you think you fall in my priorities?"Ask each other: "Where do you want to be in my priorities?"Individually, rand for yourself these 5 priorities:Faith/Relationship with the LordMarriageKids/FamilyChurchWorkThen compare each of your listsWhere are you aligned?Where are you off?ACTION: Make one adjustment in your priorities this weekAttend church togetherSay no to any extra commitment this weekLog off ON TIME or early from workStrong marriages aren't built on accident, they are built on purpose...priority purpose. When you get this right, you won't just stay married, you will stay connected.Next Time on STILL HOLDING HANDS:We talk about finances in, "Marriage, Money & Misunderstandings!"If you enjoy the STILL HOLDING HANDS podcast:Like Us: Subscribe where you listen/watch podcastsLove Us: Leave a review & share with someone this weekEmail Us: [email protected] this week takes you, keep choosing each other...and keep STILL HOLDING HANDS!

Marriage often breaks down when wives feel unloved and husbands feel disrespected. In this episode of Still Holding Hands, we explore the power dynamic of what builds or breaks your marriage, and how it impacts communication, conflict, intimacy, and practical ways couples can rebuild connection using biblical wisdom and everyday habits.Episode 5: "What Planet Are Your From"Song: While I'm Waiting - John Waller https://youtu.be/i6X71sXagUY?si=qRA1dQWEyJp7PoKvBook and Study: "Love & Respect" - Emerson Eggerichshttps://www.amazon.com/Love-Respect-Study-Set-Desperately/dp/B00ZG6NRHG/ref=pd_sbs_d_sccl_1_4/131-8678041-9343806?pd_rd_w=DyAUQ&content-id=amzn1.sym.aa738fbd-ad05-4d11-aae2-04b598db6305&pf_rd_p=aa738fbd-ad05-4d11-aae2-04b598db6305&pf_rd_r=SNG7D16PWN1JR412VXTC&pd_rd_wg=G0Js7&pd_rd_r=2f179e68-9c9a-4542-a84e-883bed290046&pd_rd_i=B00ZG6NRHG&psc=1Ephesians 5:31-33 NLTProverbs 15:1 NLTProverbs 18:21 The MessageSTILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE:Next 7 Days:Husbands: Every day, intentionally show one act of love to your wifeWives: Every day, intentionally show one act of respect to your husbandAt end of each day, ask each other: What did that mean to you today?On the Next STILL HOLDING HANDS Podcast:Life's Priorities in Marriage: Learn how to blend faith, work, kids, church and your spouse, so your relationship stays strong, connected and centered on what matters most.#ChristianMarriage#MarriageAdvice#MarriagePodcast#MarriageCommunication#RelationshipAdvice#StillHoldingHands#GodCenteredMarriage

Why do marriages, even Christian marriages, seem to struggle in the early years? How do you recognize the subtle signs that your marriage might be drifting into a slow fade and instead embrace the business of life? Join Tim & Chris Peterson as they look at keeping the home fires lit in today's podcast, Rekindling The Romance In The Everyday.YouVersion Bible App - wherever you get your apps for Apple or Google.Bible Project StudiesWeekend to Remember Marriage Conference: https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Weekend to Remember Discount Code for $100 off Reg: StillHoldingHands (all one word)Family Life Convo Cards - These are a great and fun way to play cards, but have a conversation with your spouse. This is a normal deck of playing cards, with a twist! Check out these and other great products at: https://shop.familylife.com/product/convo-playing-cards-couples-edition/STILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE:Protect One Hour TogetherUninterruptedNo phonesNo Logistical talkDon't talk about workDon't talk about the kidsQuestions to ask each other:What gave you energy this week?What drained you this week?Songs to listen to:Keep on Loving You (REO Speedwagon) - https://shop.familylife.com/product/convo-playing-cards-couples-edition/Slow Fade (Casting Crowns) - https://youtu.be/QASREBVDsLk?si=YpkHeohLigPA_PdnLIKE US: Subscribe where you watch & listen to podcastsLOVE US: Leave a review and share with a friendEMAIL US: [email protected] the next STILL HOLDING HANDS Podcast:"What Planet Are You From?" - What builds or breaks your marriage

join Tim & Chris as they talk about conflict ("intense moments of fellowship") and navigating through it. We discuss that conflict isn't fatal or failure.Bible verses referenced:James 3:16 (NKJV & Contemporary Jewish Bible)John 17:20-21 (NLT)James 1:19 (TPT)STILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE:Discuss what you experienced, growing up, when it came to conflict. Was it healthy or unhealthy?Practice listening to your spouse and recap back to them what you heard them expressing (ex - I heard you say ____).Remember, you are a TEAM. If you have forgiven, it's forgotten.We encourage you to attend a great marriage get-a-way weekend conference called, Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife. These conferences are from Friday night through lunch time on Sunday. They are held in many locations throughout the country. To search locations and see more about WTR, go to https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/To save $100 on your couple's registration, us the CODE: StillHoldingHands (all one word) at check out. This will be a great investment into your marriage that you won't regretIf you enjoyed today's podcast:Like Us: Subscribe wherever you listen/watch podcastsLove Us: Leave us a review and share this podcast with someone elseEmail Us: [email protected] with any question or comments you might haveNOTE: Tim gave out the wrong email address on the podcast...opps!Come back next time and remember to be Still Holding Hands.

Does the Honeymoon have to be over? Join Tim and Chris as they discuss this and other tips for a successful Christian marriage.Psalm 92:13-14 (NKJV)YouVersion Bible App - wherever you get apps fromCheck out the bibleproject.com studies with the YouVersion app and their websiteThe 5 Love Languages - https://5lovelanguages.com/This weeks STILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE:Schedule and complete time together where you are intentionally connecting with one anotherQuestions to ask one another:When did you feel most connected to me this week and what made the moment meaningful?What is one dream, big or small, that you want to work towards this year?Like Us: Subscribe where you listen/watch podcastsLove Us: Leave us a review and share with someone elseEmail Us: [email protected] Back Next Time!Remember: Keep Holding Hands!

Episode 1: Our First 10 YearsBible Verses:Matthew 7:24-27 - The wise and the foolish foundationRomans 12:16-17 (TPT) - Live in harmony with each other2 Sets of Jones' - Big Tent Revival https://youtu.be/qbjp0NGKeE8?si=JNAZE0K8mvCA1odi STILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE: DAILY APPRECIATIONTell your spouse each day 1 thing you appreciate about themLike Us: Subscribe wherever you listen/watch podcastLove Us: Leave us a review and share with someone elseEmail Us: [email protected] Back Next Time!

We’re Tim and Chris Peterson, and after nearly four decades of marriage, we’re Still Holding Hands. Not because everything has always been easy—but because we’ve learned to stay connected through every season. Still Holding Hands is more than a name; it’s a reminder that marriage is built one small, intentional choice at a time. This podcast is about honest conversations, faith, and practical encouragement to help couples keep choosing each other—no matter where they are in their journey.