This month Arden and I celebrate our 6th wedding anniversary! But as we celebrate our marriage, we know that not every couple makes it the distance. So why do people seperate or say they regret getting married?Perhaps there are thoughts and traps we can avoid that are designed to dismantle relationships. Even if you're not yet married, dive into this topic so you're better equipped to protect and enjoy your spouse and your commitment!Connect with Christian or find her new book "Break Up with ...
We may tire of hearing dating referred to as a "waiting period" but that's often what we feel in the in-between. This is one of those messy, challenging topics that if we can embrace it and learn from it will do exceedingly more in and for us than we can yet see. Our guest, Ebie Hepworth, shares her testimony and the powerful lessons and gifts that waiting in the hard seasons has given her. Whether you are waiting on your future spouse or have been believing for a miracle—there is a way ...
It's a no-brainer that we want to help our husbands become their best when we're married, but have you ever thought, "Could I be doing something to aid him now even before we're together?"The power of prayer transcends time and understanding. You can begin praying for your future husband's character now with the key verses in this episode!Connect with Christian or find her new book "Break Up with What Broke You" at ChristianBevere.com
"Most people don't know they're in a toxic relationship until they're out of it." That's a scary reality! If you've been in an emotionally or physically toxic relationship, or want to learn how to avoid falling into one, our guest, Ashley Henriott, shares how to spot the warning signs and make a change!There IS better ahead for you. What will you choose today to make that next action, relationship or behavior different? Find Ashley's new book, "Confidence Is an Inside Job" here: https://www.a...
Connect with Christian or find her new book "Break Up with What Broke You" at ChristianBevere.com
Countless obstacles and temptations are coming after our men's sexuality today. They're constantly teased and pulled into areas of compromise or confusion from pornography to unfaithfulness. But what should we do, criticize, and turn away? Not on my watch.Your marriage is worth fortifying, and if the enemy is fighting to taint your (future) husband's sexuality then let us fight even harder to bless it!!Use this prayer over your spouse or future spouse to come alongside him and ask God to stew...
We long to be married, but what legacies from your marriage will last long after you say I do? As wives, or future wives, we want to make sure we don't just find a husband but cherish him without forgetting the gift our spouse is!Before her husband, American Sniper Chris Kyle, passed away, Taya and her husband created patterns and principles that led to a legacy of love. Now she helps other couples grow closer together and overcome life's hardest obstacles.To learn more about Taya and her fou...
Are you allowing your heart to properly heal after a heartbreak?We're often tempted to brush this pain off or push it under the surface... maybe buried beneath a pint of ice cream. Be it a breakup, loss, longing, or a traumatic event, we HAVE to give our hearts what they need when we're hurting.In this episode, Stefanie Rouse and I discuss how addressing pain-points authentically and timely allows us to grow through the hurt and into hope.Connect with Christian or find her new book "Break Up ...
Prayer is powerful. Why wait to bless your marriage and your spouse until after you tie the knot?With so many distractions, options, and attacks against our men today, we have the powerful honor of interceding on their behalf. Let this prayer guide you in aiding his direction and believing that the call on his life is esteemable and achieveable!!Ladies, you can pray this over your husband if you're married, or over your future husband if you haven't met him yet.Prayer for His Direction—Lord, ...
"Where are all the good Christian guys?" is a question we hear often. I brought my husband, Arden Bevere, onto the podcast to answer this question and offer advice on how you can interact with high caliber men and what you can do to enhance your likelihood of recognizing the right guy when you meet him—IF you haven't already!Connect with Christian or find her new book "Break Up with What Broke You" at ChristianBevere.com
There's no shortage of birth horror stories... I'm sure you can easily think of one you've heard or a horrendous scene from a movie now😬. But could it be possible that in our God-given marriages, we can have God-led births?? Our guest, Karen Welton, of Pain Free Birth suggests we should start to ask ourselves now, "What if it is?"NOW is the time to prepare for labor! Even if you're single and not actively trying to have children yet, this episode is so inspiring to what God can do when we bel...
Of course we want to answer this question with "yes" instantly. But how are we showing our love for Jesus as our first love? We express our love to a spouse or boyfriend through romance, touch and words. But let's fully assess how we are showing our love to Christ and how often🤔 Today's guest, Mikalah Williams, shares how she fell completely in love with Jesus and how this relationship has radically changed her dating life.Connect with Christian or find her new book "Break Up with What Broke ...
Some say praying for your husband while you're single is idolizing marriage... But is it?In this episode, we confront HOW and WHEN you should pray over your future spouse and marriage. My guest, Hope Harvard, shares what she's experienced praying for her husband while single. Has this been "hopeless" for Hope, or make single women in the same place as her naive? Find out by listening AND then let us know what you thought below👇Season 3 releases every Thursday morning—make sure to subscri...
How much simpler would it be waiting for the marriage we pray for if we had a tracking number. But God is not Amazon; and where would our faith be produced if we never had questions? There is hope in the waiting and faith from the praying. I hope this episode encourages you, reminding us all why we pray, how vital the component of faith truly is, and that God's nature and His will are good indeed.Love you and grateful you're here!! —Xoxo, ChristianConnect with Christian or find her new b...
There are mainly 2 scenarios that occur after going on a date: 1). You enjoy it and look forward to getting to know them more or 2.) You believe you have a clear "not for me" after the date is over. So what do you do? As women, we tend to want to avoid this guy/conversation or "kindly" reject them slowly into the friend zone. But KINDESS is not the best solution following a date, rather, it's CLARITY! Listen as my husband Arden and I share why it's important to communicate after a—good or bad...
Whenever we feel our best we're more prone to show up as our best. On the contrary, when we feel physically, emotionally, or spiritually burnt out, we're more likely to burn out in our romantic and platonic relationships. Today Cara Clark, Integrative Nutritionist, CN, IHP, shares the intricate correlation between our overall health and our relational health AND how you can strengthen both!Find Cara's recipes and classes at https://caraclarknutrition.com/Connect with Christian or find her new...
When a subscriber asked me my thoughts on prenups from a Christian perspective, I became curious as to what most others thought. Learning that 1 in 5 millennial couples today are getting prenups and opting to keep their finances separate in marriage, I knew we had to have a conversation around this. Whether you're on the trail to engagement or prepping for the future, let's talk about how christian couples should approach these conversations.Connect with Christian or find her new book "Break ...
How does the right relationship allow us to embrace our divine femininity? In a union flowing in God's design, we as women can find freedom to be our true selves, safety to flourish in new ways and acceptance and love acting as the women we were created to be without striving. In this episode I brought back my dear friend Nava to have girl talk about first dates, femininity & faith.Connect with Christian or find her new book "Break Up with What Broke You" at ChristianBevere.com
Whether it's because of acne, weight, upcoming wedding or period pain, most women in the US are offered birth control as a quick-fix oral solution. But what physicians such as Dr. Jennifer Mercier are finding today is that these synthetic hormones are not advisable for long-term fertility and health, nor the best answer to problems or circumstances many women face today. So before you add BC to your honeymoon packing list, listen to this episode and see if there's a better route for you as yo...
There comes a point in your dating when you ask, "How committed are we and should we take the next step?" There can be many evaluation strides you need to cover well to have clarity and peace in your decision. Whether that's bringing up the sometimes daunting expectations and timelines topics or navigating long-distance like my husband and I had, here's a glimpse into how we made that move with clarity.Connect with Christian or find her new book "Break Up with What Broke You" at ChristianBeve...