The Remarried Life
Summary: Trying marriage again? Whether you are thinking about getting married again or are remarried, join Brian Mayer as he shares what works and what doesn’t in the complicated world of trying again with topics like blending families, feeling like a failure, dealing with prior relationship baggage, and overcoming grief all from a Christian perspective. Brian interviews marriage counselors, pastors, and authors to help husbands, wives, and singles not make the same communication and conflict resolution mistakes. They will discuss what it is like to be a stepfather, a stepmother, or a stepchild from the different perspectives that each bring to this new stepfamily. So whether you have experienced a divorce or are a widow or widower because of the death of a spouse, this podcast will help support you during this difficult transition in life. People just like you will also share their story and struggles with the Remarried Life.
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Brian Mayer speaks with Anne Goshen, Ph.D. who is a couples therapist. She talks about how she and her husband dealt with the passing of his wife. Anne also discusses her own divorce and how the terrorist events of 9/11 brought her marriage to an end. She gives lots of great help and hope for those in similar positions. We hope you enjoy today’s message. For more information and additional resources please visit our website at http://www.theremarriedlife.com
Brian Mayer speaks with the Couples Expert, Stuart Fensterheim about his journey through the dark days of divorce through recovery and then into his current and healthy marriage. Stuart provides hope to those that are hurting by explaining that no relationship is beyond repair. He encourages us to seek out the help others through things like couples therapy and support groups. For more information check out www.theremarriedlife.com
Brian Mayer discusses the difficult subject of divorce and the church. He talks about what it looks like from the inside of the church. He also discusses how society view Christians and divorce. We hope you enjoy today’s message. For more information and additional resources please visit our website at http://www.theremarriedlife.com
Brian Mayer discusses several area that contribute to the stigma of divorce. There can be much shame and guilt when it comes to divorce and how we view ourselves. We will talk about how being vulnerable is actually a good thing and can help reduce our shame. We hope you enjoy today’s message. For more information and additional resources please visit our website at http://www.theremarriedlife.com
Brian Mayer takes a look at the 5 keys to stepfamily success. The keys he says can lead to a more fulfilling marriage and family life include patience, proactivity, fun (aka phun), perseverance, and personality. In addition to talking through what makes these so important and the biblical principles that are at their foundation, he also gives practical tips you can implement today. For more information and additional resources please visit our website at http://www.theremarriedlife.com
Today, we look at the divorce and remarriage journey from a woman’s perspective. My guest today is my wife Heather Mayer. She talks all about the difficulties her separation and divorce caused her, but how she was ultimately able to overcome through her faith in God, through supportive friends and family, and most all her positive attitude.
Affairs are unfortunately a much more common issue. Affairs have lots of causes and symptoms like lack of communication, increased conflict, lack of intimacy, loneliness, unmet needs, and unmet expectations. Recovery from an affair is difficult but not impossible. Intentionally setting aside time to talk about the state of the marriage on a regular and fostering a sense of transparency are just a few ways couples can get back on track.
Learn Communication strategies that can help take your relationship whether it be dating or marriage to the next level. For those individuals that have been divorced and are thinking about getting married again or are married again, these tips should help with things like friendship, intimacy, and conflict resolution.
For those who had a marriage end due to a divorce or passing of your spouse, and are either remarried or thinking about getting remarried then this podcast is for you. People in the fields of psychotherapy, pastoral counseling, or even non-professionally mentoring that work with folks like you would also benefit.
