Brave Marriage Podcast

Today, we're talking about the surprising reason why it's so important to name what's good. How often do you say out loud what you're grateful for or appreciative of in your marriage? On today's episode, you'll have the opportunity to brainstorm several different ways to name what's good. You can also find the FREE 15-question PDF for this episode here: bravemarriage.com/good *This episode is the third in a 4-part series on communication in marriage.  Intro & outro music: @johntibbsmusic Mentioned on this episode:  John Gottman's Sound Marital House: https://cdn.gottman.com/wp-content/uploads/08673eaf1eebfeffee4c170bbf1e94ac.jpg Brave Marriage's "Name What's Good" PDF: bravemarriage.com/good Thanks so much for joining us today! If you're enjoying the podcast but haven't yet subscribed, please do! And feel free to share with others who'd enjoy!

Today we're talking about how to use the skill of empathy to show understanding to your spouse & connect emotionally. Instead of talking about reflective listening or using a speaker-listener technique, it's important to understand that communication in marriage is more about connecting emotionally than it is about technique.  *This episode is the second in a 4-part series on communication in marriage.  Intro & outro music: @johntibbsmusic Mentioned on this episode:  Brene Brown on Empathy: https://youtu.be/1Evwgu369Jw Thanks so much for joining us today! If you're enjoying the podcast but haven't yet subscribed, please do! And feel free to share with others who'd enjoy!

How to really listen...sounds pretty basic, right?! But today we're actually covering 3 steps that have to happen in our own minds & hearts first if we want to become great listeners.  Remind yourself: "My spouse has an equally valid & legitimate way of thinking, feeling, & reasoning." Put your own perspective on hold. Get curious about your partner's inner world. Tune in over the next 15 minutes for a quick coaching session, action step, & prayer for your marriage! "Know this...let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger...." James 1:19 *This episode is part of a 4-part series on communication in marriage.  Thanks so much for listening! If this podcast has been helpful to you, please share it with friends & family you think it'd be helpful to as well!  Intro & outro music: @johntibbsmusic

Today, we cover the final piece of the mission of Brave Marriage.  We learn how to live mutually empowered, purposeful lives by looking at the Trinitarian relationship.  First, we celebrate our own & our spouse's individuality.  Then, we learn to love in a way that empowers the other.  As we do both of these things, we naturally live into differentiated unity as married couples. FREE PDF: Purposeful Marriage Discussion Guide - https://www.bravemarriage.com/purpose Intro & outro music: @johntibbsmusic  Mentioned on this Episode: A Model for Marriage, Jack & Judith Balswick The Emotionally Healthy Leader, Pete Scazzero If you're enjoying the podcast but haven't subscribed, please do! And feel free to share with others who'd enjoy. :)

Today, we cover part II of the the mission of Brave Marriage - doing marriage with intention. Specifically, we discuss how to leave & cleave, plus 4 steps to deepening intimacy. After all, if we desire oneness & value being united in our marriage, then we have to start with the tasks mentioned in this episode.   Intro + outro music by my friend, John Tibbs >> Find his music on iTunes + Spotify. Follow him on IG: @johntibbsmusic If you're new to the podcast, please rate + review if you found it helpful! Mentioned on this Episode: A Model for Marriage, Jack & Judith Balswick The Gottman Institute: https://cdn.gottman.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/6-hours-to-a-better-relationship.pdf

On this week's episode, we dive into the first mission of Brave Marriage - helping couples grow as individuals. We discuss self-awareness, identity in Christ, & differentiation of self. To get the corresponding PDF for this episode, visit: https://bravemarriage.com/grow Connect with me >> IG: @kensiduszynski (privacy setting bc #therapist) Enter the IG Giveaway for iTunes Reviews >> Leave a review of the show to win $200 in prizes! Winner will be announced next Monday, June 18th. Intro + outro music by John Tibbs >> Find his music on iTunes + Spotify. Follow him on IG: @johntibbsmusic Mentioned on this Episode: The Gift of Being Yourself, David Benner Passionate Marriage, David Schnarch Murray Bowen, The Bowen Center

I’m so excited you’re here! Sharing with you my story, credentials, & heart for helping couples in their 1st few years of marriage! I want this to be a community for couples committed to growing as individuals, doing marriage with intention, & living mutually, empowered purposeful lives. IF THAT’S YOU, SAY HELLO + STAY TUNED! Connect with me >> IG: @kensiduszynski (privacy setting bc #therapist) Enter the IG Giveaway for iTunes Reviews >> Leave a review of the show! Winner of the $100 Visa Gift Card + 4 of my favorite marriage books will be announced on IG!! Intro + outro music by John Tibbs >> Find his music on iTunes + Spotify. Follow him on IG: @johntibbsmusic