Are you feeling a bit stuck with your unwanted sexual behavior? If you’re like most people who really want to recover from porn addiction, you’ve likely tried all the things – willpower, accountability software, counseling, praying… but you keep relapsing. Today, we interviewed Sathiya Sam, a porn recovery coach + speaker. He’s the creator of a pro…

Are you and your spouse on a growth track? Perhaps you were in the past but you’ve hit a plateau. Maybe you lack passion and you’re more apathetic than you were as newlyweds? This one’s for you. Rev. Darin Sargent is a wonderful and knowledgeable man of God & today he shares his new book Battle the Beast: Defeating the Lions that Oppose Your Destin…

What does it mean for a Christian to struggle with depression? Do you or someone you know struggle with depression? If so, this is an episode you’ll want to listen into. Chad & Samantha Scott are wonderful people and are currently serving as missionaries to the island of Roatan, Honduras. We were touched by Samantha’s testimony of how God placed pe…

It's not how often you argue that determines how happy you are in your marriage. It's how you handle the arguments. Any married couple is going to disagree on something. Are you having a hard time making your spouse feel heard because you don't agree with them? Are you raising your tone unnecessarily? Are you "taking a break" from the discussion bu…

We have counseled many couples through wounds surrounding the church or their pastor. “Church hurt” is a term thrown around pretty loosely, but in this episode we talk about the idea of church hurt from a pastor’s perspective. We’re taking on a gigantic discussion with a lot of gray area. We don’t know the nuances of your specific situation. Pastor…

If you’re trying to gain victory over pornography or an unwanted sexual behavior, and you keep falling short, you’re probably missing a very important component. We had the pleasure of speaking with Rev. Andrew Bevis and discovering more about that missing component in porn recovery. Dig in & take some notes! Resources: 2 EROS Conferences Left This…

Dear Young Married Couple, are you or your spouse in a profession that's prone to cheating? Today we're going to answer that question for you, but more importantly, we're going to talk about WHY certain professions are prone to cheating. Further, we're going to discuss how to affair-proof your marriage even if you're not in one of these professions…

Today’s interviewees hit rock bottom — 20-year long affairs, drug addiction, separation, betrayal, to the point where Tim heavily considered taking his own life. BUT GOD. Today, Tim & Kathy Bush have a wonderful ministry and share their testimony about how God repaired their marriage better than new. If you find yourself in a similar situation, the…

It is part of our duty as parents to educate ourselves about WHAT our kids will be exposed to (because they will be exposed - accident or not). If you are finding it increasingly more difficult to raise a child in a world that is shoving satanic ideologies down our throats, this episode is for you. Meet Jordon Frye, author & host of @truthbookcokid…

Desire is not the problem. God gave us (not just married couples) desire. It’s how we choose to honor God with this desire that makes all the difference. Today, we talked to Dr. Curt Thompson, MD and he shared some really interesting and profound insights into desire. It was a deep conversation where he really weaved together an understanding of in…

Did you know that 50% of our country’s children, over 25 million kids under 18, are growing up without a father figure in the home? It’s no coincidence that we find ourselves in a culture that’s at war with men — one that says “women don’t need men”. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Today, we talked to John Smithbaker, the author of Man Enough to Forgive, and the founder o…

How can I bring up that I struggled with sexual temptation during the day other than, ‘Hey babe, I struggled with sexual temptation/pornography today’? 🤷‍♂️ Welcome to another ASK episode, where we answer anonymous questions from YOU, our tribe. This anonymous question was submitted during our VIP Q&A lunch at our EROS conference in Indiana. It’s s…

After working with literally thousands of couples in their marriage, we know that this one action item often gets neglected because of pride, or a lack of training in their upbringing. If gone unaddressed, it will erode your marriage and ministry. Today, we had the privilege of speaking with Rev, Myron Wideman Jr. on this topic and we absolutely LO…

A lot of people start out their marriage optimistic, in love, and excited about the future. 🤩 Unfortunately, SO many couples get stuck in cycles of disconnection that nobody prepared them for. 🙍‍♀️🙍‍♂️ We are so thrilled to share this extremely effective tool with you that could revolutionize your connection, help you get into your spouse’s head, a…

Studies show that financial conflict can be one of the biggest stressors in a marriage. When spouses aren’t on the same page about spending, budgeting, & debt, it can cause serious resentment within the marriage. This is why we were honored to interview Jade Warshaw from the Ramsey Network. Tune in to hear how she and her husband worked through ove…

Marilyn Murray comes from a family of generational trauma, abuse, & secrecy. Marilyn would’ve died at age 44 had it not been for Jesus & counseling. She is now 87 years old and is busier than she’s ever been in her life. She’s living proof that breaking generational patterns is possible if you’re willing to put the work in. Her story will touch & i…

Happy New Year! 🎆 It’s that time where all of us are starting to set new goals - business, health, relationships, spiritual life, etc. But then, February hits. If you’re statistically part of 80% of Americans, you fall off the bandwagon. Why is this? What is the key to MOTIVATION? Hear A+K dig into this in the very first episode of 2024. 🎉 Resource…

We know that prayer is of utmost importance in a relationship, but it often doesn’t receive that much attention, and we can forget just how powerful it truly is. Today, we dig into this with Aaron & Jennifer Smith, authors of The Marriage Gift: 365 Prayers for Your Marriage. We encourage you and your spouse to tune in to this episode together 🙏♥️ R…

Meet Raya & Kayla, our Administrative Assistant and our Creative Director. 👯‍♀️ They came up with some surprise questions for A+K about their first Christmas as a young married couple, special traditions, and more! This recording was SO fun. 🎄♥️ It was such a blast to have our whole project team together in person for a few days. Enjoy the conversa…

There are 7 primal questions that affect people’s behavior, decisions, and relationships. Your primal question has to do with your early life. If you experienced deficiency or instability in a particular area, your primal question could be sparked by that. Or, if you experienced an over-abundance or over-affirmation in a particular area, that could…

We have an end-of-year announcement! We are so grateful to share this with you. ♥️ It’s been such a blessing the last 6 years to meet some of you at our in-person events. It’s one of our favorite things about DYMC. But here’s the thing — after adding up all the time away this past year, the total time came out to over half the year. 🤯 ♥️ So, we’ve …

The meantime can be excruciating. 😣 However, it teaches us a lot about ourselves, God, and others. There are some lessons that are only learned in a time of transition or waiting. We can’t always take the convenient or comfortable way out. We had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Chris Paris on his book, “Desperately Seeking Direction, but in the M…

One of the most beautiful gifts God has given us is relationships. Sometimes, it’s very challenging to navigate conflict within those relationships. The idea of boundaries is a popular topic these days, and today we get to discuss this from a biblical standpoint with Courtney Burg, author of “Loyal to a Fault”. There is a balance to this - even for…

We work with couples every day that are dealing with broken trust & betrayal within their marriage. The truth is, both the spouse who broke trust and the one who’s had their trust broken have some healing work to do. There are certain things to understand about both parties. Join this conversation with Dr. Eddie Capparucci to learn some things you …

Have you ever been tempted to believe that getting married young will negatively impact your marriage because of immaturity, finances, etc? Let’s hear from Sarah Therese, a young wife, homemaker, and mother of 5. She sheds so much light on this topic from both a biblical & practical perspective. Resources: Sarah’s Instagram https://instagram.com/sa…

You want to cast vision, reach into the future, and make plans for life, but you neglect looking into your past to help you get there. We talk about this quite a bit on this show, but today, we want to emphasize how much our past really does affect us. If we don’t address issues from our past, it’s just going to negatively affect our future. Let’s …

This episode is all about sex after 50, but if you’re younger than 50, we encourage you to tune in and keep this tool in your back pocket. Jim & Carolyn Childerston are full of experience and clinical knowledge. They are both well-studied in psychology and theology and are experts when it comes to sex and aging. Listen in as they answer questions w…

We often talk about the importance of reflecting on your childhood to help you better understand the way you behave in relationships and how you interact with life. The idea of attachment style within your marriage can also be traced back to your history. Tune in as we interview and gain insight from Eli Harwood, also known as “Attachment Nerd” on …

Have you ever found yourself in a relationship with a spouse or family member who has intense mood swings, or shifts in behavior, and you find it incredibly difficult to maintain a relationship with them? This is the episode for you. We had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Jerry Kreisman, author of “I Hate You. Don’t Leave Me.” It’s all about unde…

Anxiety and stress can quite literally steal your life away if you’re not intentional about getting to the root of the problem. 😵‍💫 Here’s the thing: Anxiety is like a gas light, or a smoke detector. You can take the batteries out of the smoke detector to make it stop beeping, but that doesn’t kill the fire. It’s time to start building a non-anxiou…

In-laws + boundaries - a subject we help couples work through quite often. 😬 This episode is a slight twist on this idea though. We got a specific question from an anonymous caller asking how to navigate a relationship where her boyfriend’s parents are codependent on their adult child and are having a hard time letting him go. This is a loaded ques…

What’s your relationship with IG like? 📱Research shows that social media really does effect you - your mood, self-image, productivity, EVEN your marriage! Despite the research, we still stay on social media. Why is this? Why the love-hate relationship? Let’s hear from Anneliese from Feminine not Feminist® on this topic. We’ve had her on the show be…

We know that God is a god of marriage, not divorce. But we’ve all wondered: Are there exceptions to this? Are there biblical examples? Should I stay in an abusive, unsafe marriage for the sake of “sticking it out”? 💔 There is a big debate here, so we’re trying to be as careful as possible. We received this anonymous question from a follower via our…

Kim Moore’s story starts out like many other young women with shame around sex - her wedding night was tough, she didn’t truly understand the biblical WHY for sex, and was rejected when she sought help. 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨 She decided early on that God wanted MORE for her sex life, and that she would find the answers in His word. Her research has helped coupl…

We messed up… Does God still see us as pure? ♥️ This week, we received an anonymous question from a gal who recently got engaged. Her fiancé has had sexual relations in the past and she shared that they had crossed this boundary together as well. ♥️ Her question goes something along the lines of this: After having sought forgiveness and intending n…

Alright mamas, you’ve been reading up about this self-care trend lately and you wonder… does this really go beyond pedicures & bubble baths? Let’s be honest - these activities are great, but they’re usually something we resort to when we’re overwhelmed or we’ve just had enough. What if there was a way to care for yourself that actually helps PREVEN…

If you're a parent, you're well aware that becoming a parent for the first time exacts a significant toll on both your mental and physical well-being. If you're currently navigating these challenges, you'll want to join this discussion with trauma therapist, Natalie Brunswick. She not only relates her own experiences but also offers practical resou…

Whether your kids are already back to school, are going back soon, or you just want to be equipped when your children are of school age, this episode is for YOU! ✏️📓 Korena Hendryx, MA is a parent + principal of a growing private school and provides lots of tips to keep your mornings smooth + structured. Resources: More Episodes w/ Korena: https://…

Have you ever doubted or questioned whether or not you got married in the will of God, or your own desires? Perhaps you prayed about your union to your spouse, but never saw a clear sign you hear all these stories about. What happens when you marry OUTSIDE the will of God? 🤔 Tune in to hear our response to a question we received from a follower rec…

Who says your sex life has to die when you retire, go through menopause, or when you reach ____ age? Let’s hear from Dr. Cliff + Joyce Penner, an 80-year-old couple that’s dedicated to keeping your God-given sex life alive, fun, + adventurous. They’ve been married for 60 years, are highly educated, and the fruit of their labor is evident in the liv…

There is HOPE after an affair when you get everything into the light. ❤️‍🩹 Do you have broken TRUST or some emotional distance in your marriage? We had the privilege of speaking to Pastor Garrett and Brenna Naufel, a couple who experienced infidelity in their marriage, BUT there is a plot twist you’ll have to listen for. We are so grateful they are…

We live in a very trigger-avoiding culture. ⚠️ We will cancel everyone + everything if they inconvenience us or cause some deep-rooted issues to surface. This is NOT a healthy way to be living our lives! Is there a better way to go about our triggers that is God-honoring? Let’s find out in this episode with Dr. Debra Fileta! Adventure and Intimacy …

Have you ever experienced a time of transition that was extremely difficult to navigate? Have you ever felt guilty for grieving the loss of something that was replaced by something better? We had the privilege to discuss this with Zim Flores, who has experienced much of the same. She has been named a leader by Oprah Winfrey, she’s been featured in …

Time to celebrate 🎆FREEDOM🎆….. in the bedroom. 🛏 That’s right! There are so many issues we see in couples that act as barriers to an amazing, adventurous sex life. Here’s the truth: God WANTS you to ENJOY sex with your spouse, and He’s given us scripture for ways to do this/not to do this. Kick insecurity, shame, and boring sex out the window. It’s…

We all, at one point or another, have experienced INSECURITY. 🙍🏼‍♂️🙎🏻‍♀️ It’s that feeling of falling short in certain areas of your life that can hold you back from reaching your full potential. Tune into this episode with Rev. Ryan Franklin, Assistant Pastor of Pentecostals of Alexandria, as he shares the secrets to overcoming insecurity. Learn m…

You are VALID in your feelings of hurt and betrayal. 💔 However, allowing yourself to DWELL aimlessly on these feelings will not get you the healing you desire. Want to know HOW to heal and begin to process your emotions effectively? Click the link below to download our FREE resource: The Honest Letter Template. Resources FREE Resource: The Honest L…

Dear Young Married Couple: You’ve likely experienced significant loss in your life. 💔 You may be going through grief and loss presently, and feeling the pain of that loss. Grief is a multi-faceted emotion, and loss comes in many different forms. If you run from it, bury it, or don’t address it, you will never find true healing. Tune into this episo…

As counselors, when people come to our virtual office with marriage concerns, it generally has to do with conflict. With POLITICAL differences specifically, can we agree to disagree? Are some of the value differences too significant? Let’s talk about some hard facts and stats regarding political parties and marriage. 📉📊 Retreat info https://dear-yo…

Here are 7 strategies for working together as a couple in business or ministry! Going into business alongside each other is wonderful, BUT it does present some potential conflict that other couples may not experience. Tune in to hear ways to prevent some of this conflict. ♥️👩🏽‍💼👨🏼‍💼 Resources FREE: 12 Texts to Send Your Spouse During the Workday ht…

We recently received a challenge from a friend to define sexuality without using the words ‘sexual’ or ‘sex’. Do you know how the world is defining sexuality in 5th grade classrooms? We share a little bit about a true story regarding this issue in the episode, along with our biblical & scientific definition. 🧬📖 Resources having the talkS - because …