Do you remember in the story Snow White and the  Seven Dwarfs the Evil Queen became angry when the mirror answered her question with THE TRUTH? Apparently, the Evil Queen was not interested in the truth that could help her become the best version of herself!  Today we talk about what it means to "hold a mirror up in front of our spouse" for the purpose of having the most intimate relationship possible (and, not to mention, remarkable personal and relational growth). We also talk about some of the reasons why attempting such an intimate act of having those "deeper" conversations ends in pushback, anger, resentment, defensiveness, and withdrawal. As you will hear in this episode, it&apos;s important to continue to grow your marriage so that "looking in the mirror" becomes commonplace! Although those deeper conversations can and will be difficult, the potential outcome can be deep friendship, security, connectedness, and creating the best version of yourself!As promised... click here to register for the "The Marriage Deck Deep Dive" webinar! We hope you enjoy this episode!   So let&apos;s get started!

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Mirror, Mirror On the Wall, Who Do You See After All?

So have you ever "punched up" a particular dish you are serving with your secret sauce, those ingredients that would take your meal from ho-hum to spectacular? Marriage can sometimes seem ho-hum and in need of some secret sauce! If this is your marriage, you have two options... 1) Learn to live in a marriage that falls painfully short of the connection, energy, companionship, and joy you once experienced or hoped for, or 2) Decide to change old habits and create that "secret sauce" that will change your marriage story into a life of authenticity, true partnership, and intimacy.  Today we will share those ingredients that we have found to be our secret sauce, and invite you to add a few more (ingredients) of your own! You will hear practical, yet profoundly powerful actions to take that will redefine how you do the "marriage journey" together! So let&apos;s get started!

The "Secret Sauce" To A Thriving Marriage

Do you ever find yourself expending a ton of physical and emotional energy on tasks that don’t  really seem to satisfy the desires of your heart and soul? Maybe you&apos;re that person who is constantly responding to the demands that pop up throughout the day instead of dedicating time to pursue your passions or calling. If so, you probably end up like many people: frustrated, tired, hurried, and unfulfilled. The good news is there is something you  can do about it!Today we talk about how to change the "old script" of allowing life&apos;s urgencies to hijack the joy and peace that can only come by living out your true calling. It&apos;s what we call, "focusing on your North Star." So what is your North Star? It&apos;s the people, work, and places (to name a few) that you are called to love and care about! Is it possible to follow that North Star most days? Absolutely!  Join us today on this episode to do a short self-assessment, and discover new ways to live out your authentic life. It&apos;s what we call “God&apos;s Best!”So let&apos;s get started!

Finding Peace in the Midst of Life's Urgencies

The holidays can be a very stressful time of the year for a whole host of reasons. Many couples say that navigating the expectations of their extended family is on or near the top of the list of reasons for experiencing stress! Why is this so prevalent? Do your attempts to please grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, and other extended family members hijack some of the "Merry" in your Christmas holidays, or, worse yet, prevent you from creating your own family traditions?  Today we talk about how to navigate the touchy subject of creating your own family holiday traditions when the extended family members mentioned above have other plans or expectations in mind. This episode will help you and your spouse create a plan that you can both feel great about!After all, it is perfectly natural to establish holiday traditions that will make every year something to look forward to for everyone in your family! It is possible to feel less stress and more MERRY this holiday season... we are sure of it! So let&apos;s get started!

Keeping the "Merry" with Extended Family During the Holidays

One of the most common complaints spouses have is that their partner won&apos;t talk about their feelings. The absence of sharing feelings frequently leaves couples wondering if there is more to married life than simply managing the mundane day-to-day, having sex once in a while, and taking a vacation every year.We want you to know you CAN have so much more!Today we talk about the "why" and the "what" of this common complaint. That is, WHY it is that couples struggle to talk about their feelings, and WHAT you (as a couple) can do about it.This episode has the potential to help you and your spouse change the old story of emotional disconnect! You will learn how you can create a culture in your marriage that makes sharing feelings commonplace, and thus, create a marriage that feels safe even when those feelings are difficult to express or hear!So let&apos;s get started!

How to Make Your Marriage the Ideal Place to Hear and Express Feelings

Have you ever watched a child play and wondered why they have so much joy? Perhaps their joy and zest for life come from the play itself! Couples who are intentional about play tend to describe their marriage as life-giving (at least most days)!Many couples who get caught up in the day-to-day hustle and bustle forget the powerful positive effect "play" has on their relationship. Play is one of those hidden secrets to a profoundly intimate marriage. Today we discuss some of the amazing benefits for couples who are intentional about making play a priority. We also give examples in our own marriage story of ways we have made play essential even while navigating all the "busyness" that life brings our way.This episode has the potential to help you have a profound life-giving impact on your sacred marriage!So let&apos;s get started!

Putting "PLAY" Back into Your Marriage

Why is it that the topic of sex catches almost everyone&apos;s attention? Perhaps it&apos;s because sex is linked to such a huge bag of emotions... some good and some not-so-good.For many couples, there are very positive associations like emotional and spiritual connection, bliss, deep joy, exclusivity, and physical pleasure. Yet for others, the associations are not so positive. Feelings of shame, anxiety, resentment, and fear (to name a few) can hijack what was intended to be sacred for those who said: "I Do!" Today we discuss perhaps a new way to think about sex in marriage. We also discuss ways to bring new energy to physical intimacy between you and your spouse. Make sure to listen as we answer the question of Is It Sex or "Love-Making?" You may be surprised to hear our answer!This we know for sure... you have the power to write a marriage story full of physical and emotional connection that will bring great joy to the heart! So let&apos;s get started!

Is It Sex or "Love-Making?"

Everyone&apos;s authentic marriage story is powerful and sacred! Is it possible that there is a Greater Author to that story, and we are invited to "co-author" it with Him?  Today we discuss our own marriage story, both the wonderful and not-so-wonderful. We hope it encourages you to discover ways to create a marriage that offers restoration to each other, fueled by Love & Grace. We also shed light on what it means to "submit one to another" in marriage.You have the power to write a new chapter to your marriage story! A chapter full of connection, romance, forgiveness, play, grace, and restoration.So let&apos;s get started!

It's Your Marriage Story; Let's Write It Well!

If you’ve been married for a while, you have experienced those seasons in your marriage when it seems the emotional or physical juices aren’t exactly flowing. Perhaps there are some obvious reasons that you can identify or maybe not… all you know is, as a couple, you feel like you’re living out your marriage in a desert with no idea of how to change it! If that describes your marriage right now, or if you want to avoid those desert seasons, we are so glad you are here!Today we talk about some of the root causes that create those "dry conditions" of disconnect and emotional isolation, and how to redefine your marriage partnership as vibrant, connected, joyful, and having a sense of oneness. So be encouraged... there are ways to begin that journey out of the desert and into those greener pastures!! You won&apos;t want to miss this episode!So let&apos;s get started!

From Desert to Greener Pastures in Marriage

Have you ever tried to address a conflict within your marriage, but resorted to trying desperately to change your spouse? Or perhaps a better question... have you ever felt frustrated, hopeless, or even angry because your spouse won&apos;t do or act in a way that seems so right or logical to you?My guess is yes! We have all been guilty of trying to do the impossible... change something about our spouse. Changing our spouse is impossible because it is way above our pay grade. So does being powerless to change our spouse (or anybody else for that matter) mean we should just live with it and experience conflict forever? Absolutely not! There is hope for all couples who want peace, joy, and connection in their marriage. Today we discuss how to navigate conflict in your marriage without attempting to do the impossible task of changing your partner, but instead by helping each other become the best versions of yourselves. We believe this episode will give you tremendous hope and practical tools to grow deeper in your marriage as you live out God&apos;s Best together. This is a can&apos;t-miss episode!So let&apos;s get started!

Navigating Conflict Without Trying to Change Your Spouse

If you are like most people, the feeling of stress or anxiety is at full strength this time of year. For many couples, their children are starting back to school, fall sports are in high gear, and our world continues to struggle through health, political, and social crises. We know this for sure... when stress is high, marriages are impacted! But guess what... we all have the ability to manage stress in such a way that we can stand up underneath the chaos with strength, hope, joy, and connection with the ones we love!Today we talk about specific tools and strategies that have been proven to give couples the power they need to live out God&apos;s best even when stress is at its peak! This episode is a must for any couple who is interested in building a foundation for living an empowered life now!So let&apos;s get started!

Managing Stress, It's In The Foundation

We often say at the end of each episode that it&apos;s not good to navigate marriage alone. This wisdom is the driving force behind the Red Truck Marriage podcast! Our belief is that great marriages are developed in the context of a great community!  Today we talk about a dream of ours that has finally come to pass... It&apos;s the Red Truck Marriage Mastermind Group! We have always wanted to create an opportunity for couples to belong to such a community where people really get to know other couples, hear their stories, share their own stories in a safe space, learn tools to grow deeper in marriage, be encouraged by others, and celebrate wins! We decided to make this launch announcement to our ever-growing and faithful Red Truck Marriage podcast community first! Obviously, our excitement comes because we will be directly involved in this amazing opportunity for couples to live God’s best in marriage! We are thrilled that you are here today to learn more about what promises to be a remarkable experience! And did we mention… there is a special offer for you to become a Founding Member! So let&apos;s get started!

Our Big Announcement... and You're Invited!

Is there room in your marriage for transformation? By transformation, we mean remarkable improvement in the emotional, spiritual, and physical connection with your spouse. Great communication is the pathway to having such transformation.Today we talk with personal development experts, Wyman and Rosemary Winbush. The Winbushes have a heart for helping people discover what it means to live out "God&apos;s Best" in marriage, work, and family. We discuss ways to overcome some of the barriers to having great communication in marriage and a whole host of other related topics.This episode is a must for anyone who believes there is room in their marriage for transformation. Grab a pen and paper! You will want to remember many of the "nuggets" you&apos;re about to hear!So let&apos;s get started!Here are the links to learn more about Wyman & Rosemary Winbushhttps://www.wymanwinbush.com/https://www.rosemarywinbush.com/https://www.facebook.com/rosemary.winbush/https://www.facebook.com/wyman.winbushhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/wwinbush/https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosemary-winbush-35120965/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC50ZnlTj_KSLEBXqe2Rv9Ww/videoshttps://www.instagram.com/wwinbush/https://www.instagram.com/rwwinbush/https://twitter.com/wwinbushhttps://twitter.com/RosemaryWin

Transforming Your Marriage with Great Communication

One of the most powerful and meaningful gifts a spouse can give their partner is affirmations. That&apos;s right! The authentic spoken word is food for the soul! The question is... how do I affirm or build my spouse up in such a way that truly matters? Today we talk about three principles of affirmation that will over time create a sacred space in your spouse&apos;s heart that will feel like home. The Apostle Paul got it right when he called on God&apos;s people to encourage and build each other up! Is this guidance applicable in marriage? Of course, it is!This episode is a must for anyone who wants to be that authentic voice of love, encouragement, and strength in their spouse&apos;s ear!So let&apos;s get started!

How to Make Affirmations Matter to Your Spouse

So have you ever been faced with the decision to bring love or kindness to your spouse when you really didn&apos;t feel like it? It’s usually during those times when you don&apos;t particularly feel all that connected, or you feel tired or frustrated with the person you said "I Do" to. The dilemma comes when you know in your heart that the right thing is to bring LOVE & KINDNESS to your spouse, but you withhold. If you are like many couples, you&apos;ve been faced with this many times in your marriage!Today we talk about how to win this inner battle more times than not. In fact, we discuss how you can actually experience a "change of heart" to where there is little or no battle at all! Couples who make a habit of serving each other even when they don&apos;t feel like it discover the meaning of "transforming love!”This episode is a must for any couple who wants to experience a true breakthrough in bringing love, kindness, and service to their marriage more consistently.So let&apos;s get started!

Delivering Love Even If You Don't Feel Like It

Are you one of the many couples who began your relationship in what we call the "high octane" or honeymoon stage, only to now wonder, “where did all that love and connection go?” Perhaps at times you experience misunderstanding, indifference, disconnect, resentment, and a lack of romance. If this is part of your current story, the Red Truck Marriage Podcast will help. Hosted by speaker and marriage counselor, David Anderson, Ph.D., and his wife, Stuart Anderson, M.S., speaker and author, the Red Truck Marriage Podcast will bring you practical tools in an authentic and inspirational way to help you become the heroes of your marriage story. You will also hear conversations with other experts and thought leaders in the fields of relationship building, parenting, personality assessment, financial planning, and spiritual growth. Last but not least, you will get to know real couples who share their struggles and successes as they create “God’s Best” in marriage, a marriage based on Grace, Truth, and Compassion.

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