Remember when your kids were just a glimmer in your eye, and it was all about you and your partner's adventurous, romantic escapades? Fast forward through a blur of diaper changes and teen drama, and you might find your marriage playing second fiddle to the demanding orchestra of parenting. Join us as we chuckle and commiserate over the journey from child-free coupledom to navigating the choppy waters of raising teenagers without losing sight of our relationship's anchor. As the kids morph into the creatures known as teenagers, the game changes, and so must our strategies. In this episode, we ..read more

Discover the secret to keeping your marriage alive and kicking, even when toddlers are ruling the roost. Brad and Kate, with their treasure trove of marriage counseling and relationship coaching wisdom, invite you into a world where your spouse doesn't become a stranger amongst the diapers and tantrums. We're pulling back the curtain to reveal how you can carve out a sacred space for two, amidst the whirlwind of parenting. You'll get a peek into our own journey of transforming our bedroom into a couple's sanctuary and learn how to set boundaries that keep the romance blooming, even when the li ..read more

Welcome to our marriage and parenting series. This week, we tackle the challenge of adjusting your marriage to pregnancy and infants! Each stage of parenting can tug at the seams of even the most resilient unions. The profound shifts in identity that come with pregnancy and how a new baby can reshape the couple's dynamic underscore the need to cling to each other as life's tides shift around us. Still Becoming OneFacebook Instagram Twitter ..read more

You've tried to get your spouse to get some help with you, and for whatever reason they aren't ready. Is it worth going to marriage coaching alone? Today we try to tackle this listener's question after our "How Do I Make My Spouse Get Help" episode.  Before you just take the easy answer, "of course" there are some pitfalls that you need to watch out for. Going to marriage coaching or counseling yourself could end in hurting your marriage more than helping if you (and your coach) aren't careful!  Still Becoming OneFacebook Instagram Twitter ..read more

We get asked questions about oral sex all the time. In this episode, we share insights and have a frank conversation to cut through the discomfort and get to the heart of why this topic is so frequently a challenge.  We examine the concerns and curiosities that arise, underscore the significance of honest communication, and strive to illuminate a path to joy and more profound connection for couples. So, if you're ready for a frank discussion of oral sex that promises to inform, enlighten, and possibly even entertain, join us for this intimate journey. And remember, this might be one best ..read more

We hear it all the time: one spouse desperate for help and the other refusing even to consider going. We peel back the layers of resistance that often shroud the path to relationship coaching, exploring why it might be happening and what you can do to help.  Still Becoming OneFacebook Instagram Twitter ..read more

We hear it all the time: one spouse desperate for help and the other refusing even to consider going. We peel back the layers of resistance that often shroud the path to relationship coaching, exploring why it might be happening and what you can do to help.  Still Becoming OneFacebook Instagram Twitter ..read more

Navigating the waters of sexual intimacy in marriage can often feel like we're trying to decode a mysterious language. How do you pursue your husband? How do you cherish your wife? This heart-to-heart isn't shy about addressing the pressures and expectations that color our perceptions of sexual intimacy.  We're tearing down misconceptions and revealing how a genuine and caring approach to romance can deepen connections and dispel barriers. Whether you're the higher or lower-drive spouse, our candid chat aims to guide you toward a sexually intimate connection that's authentic, not just a m ..read more

Isn't there more to marriage than premarital and divorce care? Don't you think there should be? We talk about our time in marriage ministry and give some suggestions on what the local church can do to overcome this glaring hole in the "big C" Church's care of marriages.  Still Becoming OneFacebook Instagram Twitter ..read more

What if the person you vowed to love and cherish became your standard of beauty and the one against whom all others are compared? On this episode of Still Becoming One, we grapple with this powerful notion and the role it plays in maintaining attraction in marriage. A candid remark from a listener inspired this exploration - a heartfelt admission about losing both attraction and connection to their spouse. We challenge conventional beauty standards and discuss how attraction naturally evolves as we age. Furthermore, we delve into the importance of appreciating and admiring your partner, addre ..read more