Brave Marriage Podcast

What does it mean to commit to each other wholeheartedly? It means committing to one person, our spouse, & forsaking all others for the rest of our days. Listen in to see if you’re wholeheartedly committed in these 3 areas. Mentioned in this episode: Courageous Conversations - Sign up today! John Gottman’s Sound Marital House Special thanks for contributing to the podcast: Music: John Tibbs Music Producing + Editing: Evan Duszynski If you enjoyed this episode, please consider: Leaving a rating + review on Apple Podcasts Texting in your feedback: 859-221-3845

There are 3 crucial elements of building a strong friendship in marriage. Today, we’re talking about the third - turning toward your spouse instead of away. Listen & take action on the challenge at the end with 1 thing you can do today to make a difference in your marriage. Mentioned in this episode: Courageous Conversations - Sign up today! John Gottman’s Sound Marital House Special thanks for contributing to the podcast: Music: John Tibbs Music Producing + Editing: Evan Duszynski If you enjoyed this episode, please consider: Leaving a rating + review on Apple Podcasts

There are 3 crucial elements of building a strong friendship in marriage. Today, we’re talking about the second - how to think fondly of your spouse and grow in mutual admiration. Listen in for 3 practical steps toward more fondness and admiration in your marriage. Mentioned in this episode: Courageous Conversations - Sign up today! John Gottman’s Sound Marital House Special thanks for contributing to the podcast: Music: John Tibbs Music Producing + Editing: Evan Duszynski If you enjoyed this episode, please consider: Leaving a rating + review on Apple Podcasts Texting in your feedback: 859-221-3845

There are 3 crucial elements of building a strong friendship in marriage. Today, we’re talking about the first - how to build love maps. Listen in to see what it’s all about and to take action on the exercises at the end! Mentioned in this episode: Courageous Conversations - Sign up today! John Gottman’s Sound Marital House Special thanks for contributing to the podcast: Music: John Tibbs Music Producing + Editing: Evan Duszynski If you enjoyed this episode, please consider: Leaving a rating + review on Apple Podcasts Texting in your feedback: 859-221-3845

What’s the secret to building a strong marriage? Listen in & take mental note of each step in the marriage-building process. Cheesy, I know - but hopefully memorable! Mentioned in this episode: Courageous Conversations - Sign up today! John Gottman’s Sound Marital House Special thanks for contributing to the podcast: Music: John Tibbs Music Producing + Editing: Evan Duszynski Tagged: brave marriage, healthy marriage, healthy communication

Listen in as this couple talks about doing marriage with intention, growing individually, and leading lives that honor and glorify God. To sign up for a Courageous Conversations Workshop this fall (9/24 or 10/26), visit: bravemarriage.com/courageous-conversations Mentioned in this episode: BMP Ep. #025 - “Thank You” Couples Coaching - Get started! Courageous Conversations - Sign up today! Special thanks for contributing to the podcast: Music: John Tibbs Music Producing + Editing: Evan Duszynski

Year 7: Our last episode in the 7 Lessons in 7 Years series! Today, we’re talking all things Enneagram using Beth McCord’s (Your Enneagram Coach) new couples assessment - we hope you enjoy! Below are some of the best resources on the Enneagram: Enneagram Overview + In-Depth Look: Enneagram Institute - enneagraminstitute.com Enneagram Worldwide - enneagramworldwide.com Books: Becoming Us by Beth & Jeff McCord The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron The Path Between Us by Suzanne Stabile Assessments:  Couples Assessment - becomingus.com Free Assessment - yourenneagramcoach.com   RHETI Assessment - www.enneagraminstitute.com/rheti Pro iEQ9 - ianmorgancron.com  Podcasts: That Sounds Fun w/ Annie F. Downs (Type 7) EnneaSummer2019: Ones EnneaSummer2019: Twos EnneaSummer2019: Threes EnneaSummer2019: Fours EnneaSummer2019: Fives EnneaSummer2019: Sixes EnneaSummer2019: Sevens EnneaSummer2019: Eights EnneaSummer2019: Nines Typology w/ Ian Morgan Cron (Type 4) The Enneagram Journey w/ Suzanne Stabile (Type 2) Music: Sleeping at Last (Ryan O’Neal - Type 9) “One” - “Nine” Playlist

Year 6: What we learned when life didn’t go as planned. We hope it’s helpful to you. Mentioned in this episode: 40 Intentional Questions to Ask Your Spouse Walking through Infertility, In Her Company Special thanks to… Music: John Tibbs Music Podcast Editing: Evan Duszynski

Year 5: The middle of a difficult season can feel long, hard, and messy. It can also be the perfect opportunity to take pause and ask yourself and each other some very intentional questions. Download these questions for free! Please leave us comments, questions, or feedback at 502-221-3845. Special thanks to… Music: John Tibbs Music @johntibbsmusic Podcast Editing: Evan Duszynski

Year 4: It’s possible to grieve the same experience differently. In fact, it’s probable. Listen in as Kensi and Evan discuss their pregnancy loss and infertility journey, and how they came together despite their differences in emotion and experience of grief. If you’d like to work with Kensi through grief counseling for pregnancy loss, contact her here. If you’ve experienced something similar or if this episode resonated with you in some way, please let us know at 502-221-3845. Special thanks to… Music: John Tibbs Music @johntibbsmusic Podcast Editing: Evan Duszynski

Year 3: Mutually empowering each other to grow has led us closer to our dreams; toward greater personal growth; & it’s increased the intimacy between us & the safety we feel in relationship with one another. We pray the same for your marriage! Be sure to text the text machine with your thoughts, questions, & feedback to (502) 221-3845! Interested in the Courageous Conversations workshops coming up this fall? Get the dates here. Special thanks to… Music: John Tibbs Music @johntibbsmusic Podcast Editing: Evan Duszynski

Year 2: Listen in as Kensi admits to how immature & unrealistic she was at the start of her marriage! Thankful for God’s grace & growing up together. Be sure to text the text machine with your thoughts, questions, & feedback to (502) 221-3845! Interested in the Courageous Conversations workshops coming up this fall? Get the dates here. Special thanks to… Music: John Tibbs Music @johntibbsmusic Podcast Editing: Evan Duszynski

Year 1: This summer, we’re taking a break from our regular programming…join Kensi + Evan as they reflect on each of the last 7 years of marriage together! Be sure to text the text machine with your thoughts, questions, & feedback to (502) 221-3845! Interested in the Courageous Conversations workshops coming up this fall? Get the dates here. Special thanks to… Music: John Tibbs Music @johntibbsmusic Podcast Editing: Evan Duszynski

It’s time we heard from YOU! Thanks to all those who called in + left messages & reviews! The giveaway winners are… Free Book on the Marriage Topic of Your Choice: Emmy L. M.W.J. Kayleen B. $50 Date Night Gift Card: Cissy M. Shelby T. 30-Min. Q+A with Kensi: Megan B. $100 Brave Marriage Gift Certificate: Carrie R. Special thanks to… Music: John Tibbs Music @johntibbsmusic Podcast Editing: Evan Duszynski

On a special episode of BMP, my husband Evan hosts & interviews me for a behind-the-scenes look here at Brave Marriage. Oh, and we’re celebrating 1 YEAR of BMP with a 7-WINNER GIVEAWAY! Everything from marriage books to date nights to Brave Marriage gift cards! Anyway, listen in - we hope you enjoy! Music: John Tibbs Music @johntibbsmusic Podcast Editing: Evan Duszynski