MarriageByDesign

Last episode for Season 4 of the Marriage By Design Podcast! So many people have bought into the modern lie that "if you believe it then it will be so." All experiential evidence around us refutes this believe and tries to convince us that we can change our emotions by just desiring or willing them to change. But that won't change your emotions and it certainly won't change your marriage. It is time to commit to the real work - the hard work - in marriage. Let's get into that! Marriage By Design is a channel dedicated to digging into God's design for marriage and family - as well as talking practically live that out in our marriages and families. Our goal is to leave you encouraged that you CAN do marriage and family by God's design and to give you HOPE that God IS FOR YOUR MARRIAGE AND YOUR FAMILY!!! Want to respond? Follow us on our website at https://marriagebydesign.podbean.com or holler at us at any of the social spots below! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/marriagebydesignpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marriagebydesignpodcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/MarriageXDesign Want to support us financially? Visit our support page at https://patron.podbean.com/marriagebydesignpodcast.

Mother's Day is past (for this year) but motherhood should never be forgotten! Yet all too aften is not only forgotten, but looked down upon. Shame on us! Motherhood should be valued, protected, and celebrated. Let's get into that! Marriage By Design is a channel dedicated to digging into God's design for marriage and family - as well as talking practically live that out in our marriages and families. Our goal is to leave you encouraged that you CAN do marriage and family by God's design and to give you HOPE that God IS FOR YOUR MARRIAGE AND YOUR FAMILY!!! Want to respond? Follow us on our website at https://marriagebydesign.podbean.com or holler at us at any of the social spots below! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/marriagebydesignpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marriagebydesignpodcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/MarriageXDesign Want to support us financially? Visit our support page at https://patron.podbean.com/marriagebydesignpodcast.

We all know that marriage is this amorphous idea we refer to as "commitment". But what even is that? Is it like an advanced version of a "pinky swear"? Or is it something more? And who are we are actually committing to when we get married? Commitment questions abound! Let's get into that! Marriage By Design is a channel dedicated to digging into God's design for marriage and family - as well as talking practically live that out in our marriages and families. Our goal is to leave you encouraged that you CAN do marriage and family by God's design and to give you HOPE that God IS FOR YOUR MARRIAGE AND YOUR FAMILY!!! Want to respond? Follow us on our website at https://marriagebydesign.podbean.com or holler at us at any of the social spots below! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/marriagebydesignpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marriagebydesignpodcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/MarriageXDesign Want to support us financially? Visit our support page at https://patron.podbean.com/marriagebydesignpodcast.

We have spoken to SO MANY couples that really struggle with overcoming "surface level" communication and getting to talking about the deeper things of themselves and their relationship. Today we talk practically about the things that we have found lead to deeper levels of communication. Let's get into that! Marriage By Design is a channel dedicated to digging into God's design for marriage and family - as well as talking practically live that out in our marriages and families. Our goal is to leave you encouraged that you CAN do marriage and family by God's design and to give you HOPE that God IS FOR YOUR MARRIAGE AND YOUR FAMILY!!! Want to respond? Follow us on our website at https://marriagebydesign.podbean.com or holler at us at any of the social spots below! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/marriagebydesignpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marriagebydesignpodcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/MarriageXDesign Want to support us financially? Visit our support page at https://patron.podbean.com/marriagebydesignpodcast.

We all have emotions. God has put those emotions into our psyche and they can be helpful. But o often we allow them to get the better of us and our emotions wreck havoc on our relationships. Why? What does it look like to take back control? Let's get into that! Marriage By Design is a channel dedicated to digging into God's design for marriage and family - as well as talking practically live that out in our marriages and families. Our goal is to leave you encouraged that you CAN do marriage and family by God's design and to give you HOPE that God IS FOR YOUR MARRIAGE AND YOUR FAMILY!!! Want to respond? Follow us on our website at https://marriagebydesign.podbean.com or holler at us at any of the social spots below! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/marriagebydesignpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marriagebydesignpodcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/MarriageXDesign Want to support us financially? Visit our support page at https://patron.podbean.com/marriagebydesignpodcast.

In honor of both Nathan and Andrea turning 40 this year, they take a look at their top 5 things that they have learned during their first 40 years. Hopefully you are able to take what they have learned and build on that in your life! Let's get into that! Marriage By Design is a channel dedicated to digging into God's design for marriage and family - as well as talking practically live that out in our marriages and families. Our goal is to leave you encouraged that you CAN do marriage and family by God's design and to give you HOPE that God IS FOR YOUR MARRIAGE AND YOUR FAMILY!!! Want to respond? Follow us on our website at https://marriagebydesign.podbean.com or holler at us at any of the social spots below! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/marriagebydesignpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marriagebydesignpodcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/MarriageXDesign Want to support us financially? Visit our support page at https://patron.podbean.com/marriagebydesignpodcast.

On today's Marriage Monday, Nathan and Andrea finish their series by digging into the biggest enemy of marriage - our own selfish desires! Let's get into that! Marriage By Design is a channel dedicated to digging into God's design for marriage and family - as well as talking practically live that out in our marriages and families. Our goal is to leave you encouraged that you CAN do marriage and family by God's design and to give you HOPE that God IS FOR YOUR MARRIAGE AND YOUR FAMILY!!! Want to respond? Follow us on our website at https://marriagebydesign.podbean.com or holler at us at any of the social spots below! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/marriagebydesignpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marriagebydesignpodcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/MarriageXDesign Want to support us financially? Visit our support page at https://patron.podbean.com/marriagebydesignpodcast.

On today's Marriage Monday, Nathan and Andrea continue their series taking a look at some of the influences around us that can be the most destructive forces on our marriages. This week we take a look at social media - a sneaky tool the devil uses kill, steal, and destroy marriages. Let's get into that! Marriage By Design is a channel dedicated to digging into God's design for marriage and family - as well as talking practically live that out in our marriages and families. Our goal is to leave you encouraged that you CAN do marriage and family by God's design and to give you HOPE that God IS FOR YOUR MARRIAGE AND YOUR FAMILY!!! Want to respond? Follow us on our website at https://marriagebydesign.podbean.com or holler at us at any of the social spots below! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/marriagebydesignpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marriagebydesignpodcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/MarriageXDesign Want to support us financially? Visit our support page at https://patron.podbean.com/marriagebydesignpodcast.

On today's Marriage Monday, Nathan and Andrea continue their series taking a look at some of the influences around us that can be the most destructive forces on our marriages. This week we take a look at non-fictional media - so called "Reality T.V." Is it real? Obviously not. Is it really wrecking marriages? Absolutely. Let's get into that! Marriage By Design is a channel dedicated to digging into God's design for marriage and family - as well as talking practically live that out in our marriages and families. Our goal is to leave you encouraged that you CAN do marriage and family by God's design and to give you HOPE that God IS FOR YOUR MARRIAGE AND YOUR FAMILY!!! Want to respond? Follow us on our website at https://marriagebydesign.podbean.com or holler at us at any of the social spots below! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/marriagebydesignpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marriagebydesignpodcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/MarriageXDesign Want to support us financially? Visit our support page at https://patron.podbean.com/marriagebydesignpodcast.

On today's Marriage Monday, Nathan and Andrea continue their series taking a look at some of the influences around us that can be the most destructive forces on our marriages. The second one in this series is a troubling one. Can Christian organizations - and even the Church itself be destructive for marriages? Let's get into that! Marriage By Design is a channel dedicated to digging into God's design for marriage and family - as well as talking practically live that out in our marriages and families. Our goal is to leave you encouraged that you CAN do marriage and family by God's design and to give you HOPE that God IS FOR YOUR MARRIAGE AND YOUR FAMILY!!! Want to respond? Follow us on our website at https://marriagebydesign.podbean.com or holler at us at any of the social spots below! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/marriagebydesignpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marriagebydesignpodcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/MarriageXDesign Want to support us financially? Visit our support page at https://patron.podbean.com/marriagebydesignpodcast.

On today's Marriage Monday, Nathan and Andrea begin on series taking a look at some of the influences around us that can be the most destructive forces on our marriages. The first one did not take long to decide on - Hollywood. What is the problem with the movies, television shows, and music that get pumped out day in and day out? Let's get into that! Marriage By Design is a channel dedicated to digging into God's design for marriage and family - as well as talking practically live that out in our marriages and families. Our goal is to leave you encouraged that you CAN do marriage and family by God's design and to give you HOPE that God IS FOR YOUR MARRIAGE AND YOUR FAMILY!!! Want to respond? Follow us on our website at https://marriagebydesign.podbean.com or holler at us at any of the social spots below! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/marriagebydesignpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marriagebydesignpodcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/MarriageXDesign Want to support us financially? Visit our support page at https://patron.podbean.com/marriagebydesignpodcast.

On today's Marriage Monday, Nathan and Andrea consider the role of submission that the Lord has gifted to wives - and how critical that role is in keeping your husbands following after the Lord. So much is made of "submission" but it is such a privilege to live this out practically in marriage. Andrea and Nathan lay out 4 specific points that highlight the importance of submission. Let's get into that! Marriage By Design is a channel dedicated to digging into God's design for marriage and family - as well as talking practically live that out in our marriages and families. Our goal is to leave you encouraged that you CAN do marriage and family by God's design and to give you HOPE that God IS FOR YOUR MARRIAGE AND YOUR FAMILY!!! Want to respond? Follow us on our website at https://marriagebydesign.podbean.com or holler at us at any of the social spots below! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/marriagebydesignpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marriagebydesignpodcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/MarriageXDesign Want to support us financially? Visit our support page at https://patron.podbean.com/marriagebydesignpodcast.

On today's Marriage Monday, Nathan and Andrea consider the leadership role of the husband in marriage. God has specifically given this role to the husband, but what does it actually look like to lead well in marriage. Nathan and Andrea lay out 6 specific things that Godly men do to lead in their marriages and families. Let's get into that! Marriage By Design is a channel dedicated to digging into God's design for marriage and family - as well as talking practically live that out in our marriages and families. Our goal is to leave you encouraged that you CAN do marriage and family by God's design and to give you HOPE that God IS FOR YOUR MARRIAGE AND YOUR FAMILY!!! Want to respond? Follow us on our website at https://marriagebydesign.podbean.com or holler at us at any of the social spots below! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/marriagebydesignpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marriagebydesignpodcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/MarriageXDesign Want to support us financially? Visit our support page at https://patron.podbean.com/marriagebydesignpodcast.

On today's Marriage Monday, Nathan and Andrea dive into the book of Esther in the Bible. Did you know that this is one of only two books of the Bible (along with Song of Songs) that do not mention God at all? And it is a historical book - not even directly about marriage! What can we possibly learn from that? A LOT! One of the characters in the story is doing something that is DESTROYING marriages all over the place! Let's get into that! Marriage By Design is a channel dedicated to digging into God's design for marriage and family - as well as talking practically live that out in our marriages and families. Our goal is to leave you encouraged that you CAN do marriage and family by God's design and to give you HOPE that God IS FOR YOUR MARRIAGE AND YOUR FAMILY!!! Want to respond? Follow us on our website at https://marriagebydesign.podbean.com or holler at us at any of the social spots below! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/marriagebydesignpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marriagebydesignpodcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/MarriageXDesign Want to support us financially? Visit our support page at https://patron.podbean.com/marriagebydesignpodcast.

On today's Marriage Monday, Nathan and Andrea consider what the proper role of parents (and family at large) should be in our marriages. They also consider some of the most persistent family questions that are raised to them by couples - what if my family is a bad influence on our marriage? How do we honor our parents but still maintain boundaries? What if our family will not get out of our business? Let's get into that! Marriage By Design is a channel dedicated to digging into God's design for marriage and family - as well as talking practically live that out in our marriages and families. Our goal is to leave you encouraged that you CAN do marriage and family by God's design and to give you HOPE that God IS FOR YOUR MARRIAGE AND YOUR FAMILY!!! Want to respond? Follow us on our website at https://marriagebydesign.podbean.com or holler at us at any of the social spots below! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/marriagebydesignpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marriagebydesignpodcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/MarriageXDesign Want to support us financially? Visit our support page at https://patron.podbean.com/marriagebydesignpodcast.

New podcast coming up on Monday! One of the joys of the holidays for many people is getting to spend time around family. On Monday, Nathan and Andrea will address what role family plays in marriage and what to do if your family isn't supporting you or, perhaps, supporting you a little too much! We will get into all of that on Monday on the@MarriageByDesignPodcast!

On today's Marriage Monday, Nathan and Andrea dig into the timely topic of Christmas. How should the Christian couple be thinking about Christmas? What about the secular parts of Christmas, the commercialization of the season, and what do we do about Santa? It is time for us to have some real talk. Let's get into that! Marriage By Design is a channel dedicated to digging into God's design for marriage and family - as well as talking practically live that out in our marriages and families. Our goal is to leave you encouraged that you CAN do marriage and family by God's design and to give you HOPE that God IS FOR YOUR MARRIAGE AND YOUR FAMILY!!! Want to respond? Follow us on our website at https://marriagebydesign.podbean.com or holler at us at any of the social spots below! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/marriagebydesignpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marriagebydesignpodcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/MarriageXDesign Want to support us financially? Visit our support page at https://patron.podbean.com/marriagebydesignpodcast.

On the new Marriage Monday that dropped yesterday, Nathan and Andrea consider whether parenting can move from a responsibility to a hobby. Is that a problem? Is this idea of the "child-centric home" real? If so, what difference does it make when we allow our children to become our hobby? Let's get into that!

On today's Marriage Monday, Nathan and Andrea consider the purpose of parenting and effects that parenting decisions have on marriages. There is a clear purpose for parenting in the Bible but there is so much more that we can do with our children! Should we? Should our parenting of our children become a hobby of ours? What difference does it make? Let's get into that! Marriage By Design is a channel dedicated to digging into God's design for marriage and family - as well as talking practically live that out in our marriages and families. Our goal is to leave you encouraged that you CAN do marriage and family by God's design and to give you HOPE that God IS FOR YOUR MARRIAGE AND YOUR FAMILY!!! Want to respond? Follow us on our website at https://marriagebydesign.podbean.com or holler at us at any of the social spots below! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/marriagebydesignpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marriagebydesignpodcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/MarriageXDesign Want to support us financially? Visit our support page at https://patron.podbean.com/marriagebydesignpodcast.

New podcast coming up on Monday! What is our responsibility when raising children? When do those responsibilities bleed over into our parenting becoming a hobby masquerading as a responsibility? Does it actually matter??? We will get into that on Monday on the@MarriageByDesignPodcast!

On today's Marriage Monday, Nathan and Andrea unpack an issue that comes up regularly with couples that they mentor. Hobbies. Friends. Interests. Sure, they existed prior to the marriage, but now that we are married and have "become one" shouldn't we ditch those previous hobbies, friends, and interests and just invest in our life together? At the end of the day, it all boils down to balance, counting the cost, and thinking of your spouse first! Let's get into that! Marriage By Design is a channel dedicated to digging into God's design for marriage and family - as well as talking practically live that out in our marriages and families. Our goal is to leave you encouraged that you CAN do marriage and family by God's design and to give you HOPE that God IS FOR YOUR MARRIAGE AND YOUR FAMILY!!! Want to respond? Follow us on our website at https://marriagebydesign.podbean.com or holler at us at any of the social spots below! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/marriagebydesignpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marriagebydesignpodcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/MarriageXDesign Want to support us financially? Visit our support page at https://patron.podbean.com/marriagebydesignpodcast.

There are so many marriage out there - even Christian marriages - where one or other of the spouses is like a zombie in the marriage. They feel hopeless, beatdown, and want to give up but know that "divorce is bad" so they stay physically in marriage but withdraw from the marriage emotionally and intellectually. But is that really honoring to the Lord? What can we do to move from death to life in our marriages? Let's get into that! Marriage By Design is a channel dedicated to digging into God's design for marriage and family - as well as talking practically live that out in our marriages and families. Our goal is to leave you encouraged that you CAN do marriage and family by God's design and to give you HOPE that God IS FOR YOUR MARRIAGE AND YOUR FAMILY!!! Want to respond? Follow us on our website at https://marriagebydesign.podbean.com or holler at us at any of the social spots below! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/marriagebydesignpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marriagebydesignpodcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/MarriageXDesign Want to support us financially? Visit our support page at https://patron.podbean.com/marriagebydesignpodcast.

This week Nathan and Andrea take a look at their top 5 things that they recommend someone observe about their boyfriend/girlfriend/significant other before they decide to marry that person. Marriage is designed to be a life-long commitment - no matter what - so it should not be one that is jumped into lightly. So, what should we be closely observing about our significant other? Let's get into that! Marriage By Design is a channel dedicated to digging into God's design for marriage and family - as well as talking practically live that out in our marriages and families. Our goal is to leave you encouraged that you CAN do marriage and family by God's design and to give you HOPE that God IS FOR YOUR MARRIAGE AND YOUR FAMILY!!! Want to respond? Follow us on our website at https://marriagebydesign.podbean.com or holler at us at any of the social spots below! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/marriagebydesignpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marriagebydesignpodcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/MarriageXDesign Want to support us financially? Visit our support page at https://patron.podbean.com/marriagebydesignpodcast.

Nathan and Andrea have been taking a look at the "Intimacy Table" over the last several weeks. Of those four areas of intimacy (emotional, non-sexual physical, spiritual, and sexual) the one they get questions about more than any other is sexual intimacy. Today, Nathan and Andrea are going to dive deep into a passage in Paul's first letter to the Corinthians that discusses this topic in detail. But does it actually discuss MORE than just sex? Let's get into that! Marriage By Design is a channel dedicated to digging into God's design for marriage and family - as well as talking practically live that out in our marriages and families. Our goal is to leave you encouraged that you CAN do marriage and family by God's design and to give you HOPE that God IS FOR YOUR MARRIAGE AND YOUR FAMILY!!! Want to respond? Follow us on our website at https://marriagebydesign.podbean.com or holler at us at any of the social spots below! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/marriagebydesignpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marriagebydesignpodcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/MarriageXDesign Want to support us financially? Visit our support page at https://patron.podbean.com/marriagebydesignpodcast.

Nathan and Andrea have been taking a look at the "Intimacy Table" over the last several weeks. Of those four areas of intimacy (emotional, non-sexual physical, spiritual, and sexual) the one they get questions about more than any other is sexual intimacy. Today, Nathan and Andrea are going to dive deep into a passage in Paul's first letter to the Corinthians that discusses this topic in detail. But does it actually discuss MORE than just sex? Let's get into that! Marriage By Design is a channel dedicated to digging into God's design for marriage and family - as well as talking practically live that out in our marriages and families. Our goal is to leave you encouraged that you CAN do marriage and family by God's design and to give you HOPE that God IS FOR YOUR MARRIAGE AND YOUR FAMILY!!! Want to respond? Follow us on our website at https://marriagebydesign.podbean.com or holler at us at any of the social spots below! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/marriagebydesignpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marriagebydesignpodcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/MarriageXDesign Want to support us financially? Visit our support page at https://patron.podbean.com/marriagebydesignpodcast.