How do you handle what life throws at you?  Do you have a plan, or do you react to every situation in a frenzy as it comes?  If our marriages are going to thrive, not just survive, we need to be proactive.  We need a game plan!  Listen as Jeff and Debbie share ideas for key areas of the relationship that need a proactive approach.  Don’t let everything become an emergency.  Make a plan and minimize the chaos!     Thank you for listening!  Don’t forget to subscribe and rate. Need to contact us or have questions? Looking for more marriage resources? Check us out at marriagebytheword.com

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Which Are You, Proactive or Reactive?

We have always heard people say that the younger generation doesn't do things the way we did them.  Is it because they aren't listening, or could it be we are not teaching them?  In this episode, Jeff and Debbie explain three possible reasons the next generation unfortunately might not choose to serve God.   Thank you for listening!  Don't forget to subscribe and rate. Need to contact us or have questions?  Looking for more marriage resources?  Visit us at marriagebytheword.com  

Over And Over Again

What has happened lately that you didn’t expect?  Ours was a plumbing issue!  We were unprepared!  We scrambled gathering towels, a mop, and a phone.  It’s not good to be caught off guard.  How about 2021?  Are we going to be prepared for what might happen?  You do not want to miss this episode, as we discuss the “What if’s…” of this coming year!  Sure, we hope everything will get back to normal, but let’s not be caught like we were a few weeks ago with our plumbing issue - shaking our heads wondering what to do!   Thank you for listening!  Don’t forget to subscribe and rate.  We love your comments. Need to contact us or have questions?Email marriagebytheword.com

What If....

When all else fails, there is hope!  No matter what your Christmas might look like this year, you as a couple have the opportunity to work together, showing others hope in Christ.  Listen as Jeff and Debbie share personal stories of how they changed Christmas challenges into joy filled holidays, learning to work together as a team.  Look for the good in your marriage and celebrate together!Thank you for listening!  Don’t forget to subscribe and rate.Need to contact us or have questions?  Looking for more marriage resources?  Check us out at marriagebytheword.com 

Hope This Christmas

This world needs to see God’s holiness.  But how are they going to see it except through us?  1 Peter 1:16 instructs us to be holy.  In this episode, listen as we share ways this world can see holiness through our marriages as we represent Christ.  Choose one or more areas to focus on in your own relationship.  Of course, we will make mistakes, but we will get back up and try again!  Never give up!  God has saved us and called us to a holy life.  Start today representing Him well! Thank you for listening!  Don’t forget to subscribe and rate.Need to contact us or have questions?  Looking for more marriage resources?  Check us out at marriagebytheword.com  

Why Holiness?

In this episode we wrap up the What We Didn’t Know series with four additional areas of struggle early in our marriage.  By sharing where we stumbled, we hope you can sidestep some of the mistakes we made and develop a healthy, strong relationship!  Every couple needs help just like we did!  Let our mistakes give you insight and encouragement.Thank you for listening!  Don’t forget to subscribe and rate.Need to contact us or have questions?  Looking for more marriage resources?  Check us out at marriagebytheword.com 

What We Didn't Know Part Three

What is at the core of your marriage?  You don't know?  Listen to this episode to discover the most important element that can give you the marriage of your dreams!  You can do it!  Commit today.Thank you for listening!  Don’t forget to subscribe and rate.  We love your comments. Need to contact us or have questions?Email marriagebytheword.com

The Core

Our friends, David and Kelly McHargue, join us in this episode to talk about Blended Conversations.  They share valuable information for all couples, but especially for those who are in a blended family.  Their wisdom and experience will no doubt be a blessing to everyone in their marriage!  You do not want to miss this episode with Kelly and David as we discuss various conversations that are instrumental in building a healthy family.     Check out these resources for blended families. Books:The Smart Stepfamily Guide to Financial Planning: Money Management Before and After You Blend a Family by Ron L. Deal, Greg S. Pettys, David O. Edwards Blending Families by Jimmy Evans, Frank Martin In Their Shoes by Lauren Reitsema The Smart Stepfamily by Ron L. Deal Saving Your Second Marriage Before It Starts by Drs. Les & Leslie ParrottWebsites:familylifeblended.commarriagetoday.com Please feel free to contact us for more information.  We want your marriage and your family to be healthy as you seek God for wisdom and direction.  Leave us a message at marriagebytheword.com   Thank you for listening!  Don't forget to subscribe and rate.  We love your comments.  

Blended Conversations

What do people recognize as important to your marriage when they observe the two of you?  Do they see you passing the torch of loving and serving God, or do they see you passing the torch of loving yourselves?  We want to encourage you to become purposeful and intentional in your daily walk.  In this episode, we share ways to pass the right torch, and ways we can unknowingly pass the wrong torch.  Let’s encourage healthy relationships in generations to come!Correction: The correct reference for the scripture used in the podcast is Judges 2:8-11.  We inadvertently referred to Joshua 2.  Thank you for listening!  Don’t forget to subscribe and rate.  We love your comments. Need to contact us or have questions?Email marriagebytheword.com

Passing The Torch

In this episode, we share five additional things that we didn't know about marriage when we made our commitment.  Hopefully, through our transparency, you can avoid some of the mistakes we made.  We are all still learning and growing together.  We would love to learn some of the things you learned after you married.  Share in the comments!Thank you for listening!  Don't forget to subscribe and rate.  Need to contact us or have questions? Looking for more marriage resources? Check us out at marriagebytheword.com 

What We Didn't Know Part Two

Social distancing doesn't pertain to couples!  We're spending much more time together in a limited amount of square footage.  Suddenly, disagreements surface and we have nowhere to go.  Jeff and Debbie offer five steps to bring needed peace back inside your four walls.  We can enjoy each other even when the house seems to be shrinking!Thank you for listening!  Don't forget to subscribe and rate.  We love your comments.Need to contact us or have questions? Looking for more marriage resources?Visit marriagebytheword.com

Close Quarters!

We didn't know!  We were so naive when we married almost 38 years ago.  New couples think they have all the wisdom, but you too probably found out what you didn't know after you said, "I do." In this episode we share what we had to learn about marriage - the hard way.  Leave a comment about something that you didn't know when you got married. You might help others!  We are all still learning and growing.  Hopefully, through our transparency, you can avoid some of the mistakes we made.Thank you for listening! Don't forget to subscribe and rate. We love your comments. Need to contact us or have questions? Looking for more marriage resources?                               Email marriagebytheword.com 

What We Didn't Know!

As a Christian couple, how important is our attitude?  In marriage, attitudes can make or break us.  They have the potential to draw others to Christ, or drive them from Him.  Attitude is serious.  In this episode Jeff and Debbie share three attitudes God expects in marriage.  Check out their blog post, Attitude is Everything at marriagebytheword.com to learn two additional attitudes for the Christian couple.Thank you for listening! Don't forget to subscribe and rate. We love your comments. Need to contact us or have questions? Email marriagebytheword.com 

Attitude Is Everything

When is the last time you cleaned out your closet?  Did you find things you need to get rid of?  Are they not your style? Do they not fit anymore?  Are you still hanging on “just in case” you need them?  It’s a lot like the old sins we hang on to.  We need to look in the mirror and admit they don’t look too good.  The things we think we can still “wear” or “do” do not look appropriate anymore.  In this episode, Jeff and Debbie discuss what the Word teaches about sin, and why we continue to hold on to some old lifestyle habits.  They give Biblical reasons to clean up those sins, and practical steps to take once we choose to recognize our sinful habits, wanting to change.  So, what’s in your closet???Thank you for listening!  Don't forget to subscribe, rate and leave a review.For more marriage resources, visit marriagebytheword.com 

What's In Your Closet?

Jeff and Debbie share steps they take each January as they seek God's direction for their marriage in the new year.  They offer practical ideas that will strengthen marriages and families as they strive to honor God's Word.Do you want 20/20 vision for 2020?  Decide now to set aside time to determine the vision and focus of your marriage!Thank you for listening!  Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review.For more resources, visit marriagebytheword.com

20/20 Vision

Jeff & Debbie Earnest, married over 37 years, talk through specific issues faced in every marriage. They tackle tough subjects, going to the Word for practical ideas that will join couples together. Their honesty and life experiences lead to great conversations.

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