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Season 4 Ep. 4 // "The 4R's Framework: Refreshing Your Marriage With the Emotional Bank Account"
March 3, 2026

Season 4 Ep. 4 // "The 4R's Framework: Refreshing Your Marriage With …

Have you ever looked at your spouse and realized you’re not fighting… you’re just fading? Like you still live together, still do the schedule, still handle the kids, but the warmth is gone, and everything feels a little more ...

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Season 4 Ep. 2 // "The 4R's Framework: Hitting the Reset Button on Your Marriage Drift"
Feb. 16, 2026

Season 4 Ep. 2 // "The 4R's Framework: Hitting the Reset Button on Yo…

Have you ever looked at your spouse and realized you’ve become "coworkers" managing a small business called life? In this episode, we dive into the first pillar of our 4R’s Framework: Reset. We talk about the "drift" that happens in every marriage, that quiet, slow move toward becoming roommates in…

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Season 4 Ep. 2 // “The Power of Words: Speaking Life Instead of Tearing Down”
Sept. 13, 2025

Season 4 Ep. 2 // “The Power of Words: Speaking Life Instead of Teari…

This week felt heavy. With everything going on in the world and the sudden loss of Charlie Kirk, we wanted to sit down and talk honestly about something that every single one of us wrestles with: how do you actually disagree ...

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Season 4 Ep. 1 // “When Marriage Starts to Drift: How to Stay Close on Purpose”
Sept. 1, 2025

Season 4 Ep. 1 // “When Marriage Starts to Drift: How to Stay Close o…

Most marriages don’t blow up with yelling; they drift apart in silence. It’s not the fights that break you, it’s the distance. The conversations you avoid. The nights you scroll instead of talk. The stuff you hold back. Silen...

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Season 3 Ep. 17 // “Sexual Intimacy: Why God’s Design for Sex Changes Everything
Aug. 18, 2025

Season 3 Ep. 17 // “Sexual Intimacy: Why God’s Design for Sex Changes…

In this episode of Amplified Marriage , we dive straight into one of those topics that too many couples avoid: sex. Yep, we’re talking about sexual intimacy in marriage. The myths, awkward expectations, and struggles that alm...

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Season 3 Ep. 16 // "Experiential Intimacy:" How Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone Can Save Your Marriage
Feb. 3, 2025

Season 3 Ep. 16 // "Experiential Intimacy:" How Stepping Out of Your …

In this episode of "Amplified Marriage," we explore the idea of Experiential intimacy in relationships. Remembering our personal stories, such as a chaotic family hike up Spion Kop mountain, we show how shared experiences, both exciting and challenging, can forge closer bonds between us as partners…

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Season 3 Ep. 16 // "Intellectual Intimacy:" Connect the Brains, Connect the Hearts.
Jan. 20, 2025

Season 3 Ep. 16 // "Intellectual Intimacy:" Connect the Brains, Conne…

In this episode of Amplified Marriage, we explore the intriguing concept of intellectual intimacy within our marriages. We discuss how stepping into each other's intellectual worlds, even when filled with bizarre details or u...

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Season 3 Ep. 15 // "Physical Intimacy:" How Simple Touch Changes Things
Jan. 6, 2025

Season 3 Ep. 15 // "Physical Intimacy:" How Simple Touch Changes Thin…

In this next episode of Amplified Marriage, We return after a hiatus to continue our series on the "6 Pillars of Intimacy." As we usher in the new year of 2025, our conversation focuses on an often-overlooked aspect of intimacy in marriage—physical intimacy beyond sexuality. We explain how simple a…

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Season 3 Ep. 14 // "Emotional Intimacy:" The Heartbeat of a Strong Marriage
Aug. 25, 2024

Season 3 Ep. 14 // "Emotional Intimacy:" The Heartbeat of a Strong Ma…

What if you could transform your marriage by mastering the art of emotional intimacy? This episode of Amplified Marriage wants to equip you with the tools to feel truly understood, appreciated, and valued by your partner. Thr...

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Season 3 Ep. 13 // "More Than Just "No": Understanding the Different Types of Boundaries in Marriage"
April 9, 2024

Season 3 Ep. 13 // "More Than Just "No": Understanding the Different …

Join us for a deeper dive into the crucial topic of boundaries in marriage. After a brief hiatus, we back with a fresh perspective and valuable insights to help you strengthen your relationship. This episode explores the phys...

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Season 3 Ep. 12 // "Striking a Balance: Real Talk on Work and Family Life" (Part 2)
Jan. 29, 2024

Season 3 Ep. 12 // "Striking a Balance: Real Talk on Work and Family …

Is balancing your career and personal life possible, or is that just an unrealistic goal? Dive into the complex world of juggling everything without losing your sanity in "Work-Life Balance." Join us as we share their stories...

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Season 3 Ep. 11 // "Striking a Balance: Real Talk on Work and Family Life" (Part 1)
Jan. 15, 2024

Season 3 Ep. 11 // "Striking a Balance: Real Talk on Work and Family …

Is balancing your career and personal life possible, or is that just an unrealistic goal? Dive into the complex world of juggling everything without losing your sanity in "Work-Life Balance." Join us as we share their stories...

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Season 3 Ep. 10 //  "Love, Goals, and Growth: A New Year's Marriage Journey"
Jan. 1, 2024

Season 3 Ep. 10 // "Love, Goals, and Growth: A New Year's Marriage J…

This episode of "Amplified Marriage" is all about setting goals for the new year that you can actually achieve. Forget those big, flashy resolutions that are hard to keep. We're talking about real, practical goals that make a difference. We'll share our own stories to show you what's worked for us.…

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Season 3 Ep. 10 // "Deck the Halls or Deck Your Sanity? A Holiday Dilemma"
Dec. 19, 2023

Season 3 Ep. 10 // "Deck the Halls or Deck Your Sanity? A Holiday Dil…

In this episode of "Amplified Marriage", we discuss the rollercoaster of emotions and experiences that come with the Christmas season. From the rush of shopping for gifts in crowded malls to the glittery decorations in homes and the financial burden, we delve into the often unspoken difficulties of…

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Season 3 Ep. 9 //"Less Presents, More Presence: Christmas on a Budget"
Dec. 4, 2023

Season 3 Ep. 9 //"Less Presents, More Presence: Christmas on a Budget"

In this episode, we tackle the stress of Christmas' commercial side and the high spending it often involves, especially for families with tight budgets. We share personal stories about celebrating Christmas with our young kids when money was tight, giving you a real look at the ups and downs of tho…

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Season 3 Ep. 8 // "The Silent Strain: Love Beyond the Rom-Com:"
Nov. 20, 2023

Season 3 Ep. 8 // "The Silent Strain: Love Beyond the Rom-Com:"

In this episode of "Amplified Marriage," Natalie and I explore the real side of love and relationships, which is often quite different from what you see in movies. We talk about how important it is to communicate well, stay committed, and be able to handle changes in your relationship. We address s…

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Season 3 Ep. 7 // "The Silent Strain: The Mental Maze of Mental Conflict"
Nov. 6, 2023

Season 3 Ep. 7 // "The Silent Strain: The Mental Maze of Mental Confl…

If you've ever felt the tension that arises when your beliefs and actions don't align perfectly, you're not alone. Cognitive dissonance, especially in the realm of relationships and marriage, can be a tricky challenge to overcome. We're going to expose this issue, using a relatable example of finan…

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Season 3 Ep. 6 // "The Silent Strain: How Fear Fuels Tension"
Oct. 23, 2023

Season 3 Ep. 6 // "The Silent Strain: How Fear Fuels Tension"

Fear. It's a strong feeling that can really mess with our relationships. Today, we're going to focus on this emotion that people often ignore but can cause a lot of stress. We'll look at the different ways it shows up and how it can create problems. Together, we'll dig deeper to understand how bein…

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Season 3 Ep. 5//  "The Silent Strain: The Hidden Costs of Tension in Marriage"
July 17, 2023

Season 3 Ep. 5// "The Silent Strain: The Hidden Costs of Tension in …

Do you find yourself constantly battling headaches, struggling with sleep disorders, or dealing with anxiety? What if we told you that unresolved issues in your relationships might be the hidden culprit behind these health pr...

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Season 3 Ep. 4 // Why Be a Copycat When You Can Be a Unicorn? (Part 2)
May 16, 2023

Season 3 Ep. 4 // Why Be a Copycat When You Can Be a Unicorn? (Part 2)

Comparison is a silent killer in marriages. Being compared to someone else is never a good feeling. Comparison will slowly destroy your marriage from the inside out. Join us for part 2 as we take an even deeper look into the...

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Season 3 Ep. 3 // Why Be a Copycat When You Can Be a Unicorn? (Part 1)
May 4, 2023

Season 3 Ep. 3 // Why Be a Copycat When You Can Be a Unicorn? (Part 1)

Comparison is a silent killer in marriages. Being compared to someone else is never a good feeling. Comparison will slowly destroy your marriage from the inside out. Join us for this episode as we take a journey down the road...

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Season 3 Ep. 2 // Are you Quietly Quitting?? (Part 2)
Dec. 12, 2022

Season 3 Ep. 2 // Are you Quietly Quitting?? (Part 2)

Quiet quitting may be trendy but is rarely beneficial. So often in marriage, we can take our partner for granted. When that happens, the downward spiral to "Quietly Quitting" can start. In the second episode of this 2 part s...

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Season 3 Ep. 1 // Are you Quietly Quitting?? (Part 1)
Nov. 28, 2022

Season 3 Ep. 1 // Are you Quietly Quitting?? (Part 1)

Quiet quitting may be trendy but is rarely beneficial. So often in marriage, we can take our partner for granted. When that happens, the downward spiral to "Quietly Quitting" can start. In the first episode, we are kicking o...

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We are back!
Nov. 22, 2022

We are back!

WE ARE BACK. After a long break, we are starting up again. This podcast tells you where we have been, what we have been up to, and what we are planning for this next season. We appreciate you hanging with us these last few mo...

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