Emotions - Why They Attempt To Control Us And How We Can Take Back Control

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!
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Top 5 Things We Have Learned In 40 Years Of Life

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!
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Enemies of the State of Marriage, Part 5 - ME!

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!
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Enemies of the State of Marriage, Part 4 - Social Media

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 they take a look at social media - a sneaky tool the devil uses kill, steal, and destroy marriages.  Let's get into that!
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Enemies of the State of Marriage, Part 3 - Reality T.V.

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!
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Enemies of the State of Marriage, Part 2 - The Church & Christian Organizations

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!
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Enemies of the State of Marriage, Part 1 - Hollywood

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!
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The Importance Of The Wife's Submission Role In Marriage

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!
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The Husband's Leadership Role In Marriage

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!
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This ONE Thing Will Destroy Your Marriage (And The Book Of Esther Illustrates It Perfectly!)

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!
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What Role Should Our Family Play In Our Marriage?

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!
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Let’s Talk About The Christian Response To Christmas

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!
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Should Raising Children Be A.......Hobby? What Is Our Purpose As Parents?

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!
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I Am Married. Is It Okay To Have Hobbies, Interests, & Friends That Exclude My Spouse?

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!
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The Walking Dead Marriage: What To Do When You Are Ready To Give Up On Your Marriage

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!
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Top 5 Things To Deserve About Your Boyfriend/Girlfriend Before Deciding On Marriage

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!
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Diving Deeper Into Growing In Sexual Intimacy In Marriage - What It Means to Become One

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!  
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The Intimacy Table - Why Having Sex Is NOT The Same As Sexual Intimacy

Sexual intimacy is quite possibly the trickiest of all four legs of the Intimacy Table that is marriage.  So many couples think that, because they have sex, they have sexual intimacy - yet so many marriages lack depth and, well, intimacy within their sexual relationships.  Today Nathan and Andrea attack that head on and dig into what we can do as couples to continuously deepen the sexual intimacy within our marriages. Let's get into that!
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The Intimacy Table - Spiritual Intimacy In Marriage Begins With YOU!

Spiritual intimacy can be a really difficult thing to think about within marriage.  Often times we are satisfied as couples just to know that we "believe the same general things".  But do not be fooled!  Spiritual "sameness" is not the same as spiritual intimacy.  The former is easy - the latter takes discipline, intentionality, and your own deep devotion to God.  But spiritual intimacy is only two steps away in your marriage!  Let's get into that!
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The Intimacy Table - Understanding Our Spouse’s Need For (Non-Sexual) Physical Intimacy And Pursuing Them Physically

Physical (but NON-sexual) intimacy in marriage can be really challenging thing for a couple to navigate.  Lack of physical intimacy can often be a stumbling block for one or the other partner in the marriage and can tempt us into thinking all kinds of horrible things about our spouse.  As Peter commands us in 1 Peter 3:7 - we are to live with our spouse "in an understanding way".  The area of physical intimacy in marriage gives us ALL sorts of opportunity to live this out practically.  Let's get into that!
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