đđ Ever leave a holiday gathering feeling totally energized⌠while your spouse is completely wiped? Hear Adam and Karissa unpack why the holidays can feel magical for one spouse and exhausting for the otherâand why introversion has nothing to do with being antisocial or unloving. They talk about social âbattery life,â common myths that quietly fuel marital tension, and how couples can plan and protect each otherâs energy without resentment. Are you accidentally misreading your spouseâs quiet as rejection? Do your expectations around family events need a reset this season? Youâll walk away with practical ways to navigate packed calendars, set loving limits, and actually enjoy December together - whether youâre an introvert, extrovert, or somewhere in between. Get counseling with Adam and/or Karissa HERE: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/counseling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
đ⨠The ache you feel during the holidays is likely an invitation to something deeper. In this conversation, bestselling author Donna VanLiere invites YOU to slow down, step away from the noise, and rediscover the quiet wonder of Christmas in the middle of real life - grief, busyness, loneliness, and all. From the ordinary people of the nativity to the ordinary pressures of modern marriage, Donna reminds us that God still does extraordinary things in everyday stories. Are you rushing past the peace your soul is craving? What might change if you let your ânoâ protect your familyâs âyesâ? This episode will stir your hope, steady your heart, and reframe how you enter this season together. Resources: Looking for Christmas by Donna VanLiere https://amzn.to/3XFgGjN Looking for Christmas podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/looking-for-christmas/id1858043877 7-day Looking for Christmas devotional on the YouVersion Bible App https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/61210-looking-for-christmas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
đ⨠Ever wonder what your kids actually remember about the holidays? Hear Adam & Karissa hand the mic to their own kids for a full âholiday audit,â asking what traditions matter most, what feels boring, and what their family would win a trophy for. Their unfiltered answers will make you laugh, but also get you thinking: what if the moments you stress about arenât the moments your kids cherish? And what small, simple traditions are already shaping their hearts? Tune in and take your own holiday auditâyour kids might just surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
âŞď¸ Ever wondered if youâve accidentally slipped into a âministry-firstâ life instead of a God-first one? Or why pursuing âsuccessâ in the name of Jesus can sometimes leave your home drained, your marriage stretched thin, and your soul strangely empty? In this episode, we sit down with Gary Thomas to unravel the subtle but powerful lies that derail intimacy with God and quietly distort family rhythms. This conversation will make you rethink control, redefine calling, and reimagine what a spiritually alive home could look like. Resources :The Life You Were Reborn to Live by Gary Thomas https://www.amazon.com/dp/031036065X?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_WEEGZVBTHRSH81Z8F438 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
đ Ever wonder what a truly healthy home looks like when no oneâs watching? This week, Kaleb and Ellerie Saucer pull back the curtain on discipleship in the everyday chaos: waffles and devotions, tech boundaries that actually work, playful connection, repentance-as-teachable-moment, and the small rhythms that slowly shape a familyâs spiritual culture. What if the most meaningful spiritual formation isnât happening at churchâŚbut at your dinner table, in the car, or during a meltdown? And what would it look like to celebrate process instead of perfection? Resources: Healthy Homes book + Godâs word for families newsletter https://www.healthyhomes.org/ The Tech Wise Family https://a.co/d/7vje2u1 Habits of the Household https://a.co/d/0C9qHiM The Anxious Generation https://a.co/d/dKDvlxu Family Devices Charger https://a.co/d/3GVgGnQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What makes a good marriage - just hitting the 50-year mark, or actually thriving along the way? Listen to Adam and Karissa tackle a listenerâs question: Is longevity the same as health? They unpack the difference between quiet marriages that merely last and vibrant ones that continually grow, repair, and pursue purpose together. Are you and your spouse best friends, or just good roommates? Do you know how to argue well? And what shared mission keeps you united? Join us for Monthly Live Date Night THIS Friday, October 24th! https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/monthlylivedatenight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
đĽ What if freedom from porn didnât mean fighting harder, but growing deeper? Listen to Adam and his friend, Drew Boa, unpack why willpower alone never works and how emotional maturity, inner healing, and real connection lead to lasting change. What if your âstruggleâ isnât about lust at all, but about loneliness, pain, and the little kid inside still waiting to be seen? Drew shares raw parts of his own story, how to recognize your triggers, and why emotional regulation (not just behavior management) is the missing link for true freedom. Resources: Counseling w/ Adam & Karissa https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/counseling Outgrow Porn by Drew Boa â outgrowporn.com Husband Material community and resources â husbandmaterial.com Stay in Conversation with Us IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
â Ever heard âhappy wife, happy lifeâ? Or âjust learn to compromiseâ? Monica Tannerâauthor of Bad Marriage Adviceâjoins Adam and Karissa to turn some of the most common marriage clichĂŠs upside down. Did you know that compromise can actually breed resentment? This episode will make you rethink the way you communicate with your spouse. Could some of the advice youâve believed for years actually be hurting your marriage? Tune in to find out! đ Grab Monicaâs book here: badmarriageadvice.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
đ° Is money the third person in your marriage? Youâre not alone. Hear Adam and Karissa get real about how financial tension often masks deeper emotional and spiritual dynamics in marriage. They share three simple but powerful questions that can turn money fights into teamwork â no spreadsheets required. What if you could replace anxiety with alignment? What if money could actually draw you closer instead of dividing you? Tune in for honest conversation, practical wisdom, and a path toward peace and purpose in your finances. Resources: Counseling w/ Adam & Karissa https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/counseling Stay in Conversation with Us IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.comEmail: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
â¤ď¸â𩹠Repairing after an argument often involves one or both parties owning up to the fact that they were wrong. This can be extremely difficult for some people for a variety of reasons. Hear Adam and Karissa unpack those reasons in today's episode as they answer a question from a listener. Want to submit your own anonymous question for Adam and Karissa? Hit the SPEAK Pipe link below. https://www.speakpipe.com/DearYoungMarriedCouple Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
đď¸ Ever wish you could peek behind the curtain of a marriage therapistâs own relationship? Listen to Adam and Karissa interview each other on their top 3 real-life communication hacks that have actually kept their marriage strong through 15 years of counseling others. These are the habits that make all the difference. đŹ Do you ever struggle to give your spouse your full attention? Or find yourself trying to âwinâ instead of connect? Youâre not alone and this episode will show you what it looks like to truly guard your spouseâs heart in everyday moments. Resources: Counseling w/ Adam & Karissa https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/counseling Stay in Conversation with Us IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
đ¤ąIs motherhood something you survive... or something that shapes you? Letâs hear Karissa sit down with Sarahâa mom of 5, a devoted wife, and a woman whoâs chosen to homeschool, create, and live her calling from the center of her home. Together they explore what it looks like to: Stay creative when your kids are always around Honor your identity without needing to "escape" motherhood Build rhythms of peace and worship into everyday life Prioritize your marriage for the security of your children Redefine success in a world that pushes productivity over presenceWhether youâre working from home, homeschooling, or just trying to breathe through another loud day, this episode is a gentle reminder: Youâre still allowed to be a whole person. Resources: MOMFIDENCE: Become Sexually Secure After Babies https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/Momfidence Stay in Conversation with Us IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
𫶠Have you ever wondered if adoption could be part of your story, but felt the weight of fear, finances, or uncertainty holding you back? Hunter and Brookelyn Haley have been there, and they opened up about how they moved from hesitation to wholehearted yes, and discovered unexpected joy along the way. Their journey reminds us that what feels impossible might just be the sacred calling God is placing on your heart. Could your âyesâ change everything for another human being, as well as yourself? Resources: Both Hands Adoption Fundraiser https://bothhands.org/ Brookelynâs IG: https://www.instagram.com/brookelynhaley?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Show Hope Adoption Support https://showhope.org/ Previous Episodes w/ Hunter & Brookelyn https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-young-married-couple/id1494555036?i=1000659373299 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-young-married-couple/id1494555036?i=1000513232884 Stay in Conversation with Us IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
đChildren who are readers grow up to become leaders, thinkers, and socially aware adultsâand the evidence proves it! In the age of lightning fast satisfaction, endless media entertainment, and ever-developing AI, it can certainly be a challenge to raise kids who are detached from a screen and lost in a book⌠but in this episode, Jordon Frye, Founder and CEO of Truth Book Co, speaks to how it is not only possible to raise (and become!) readers and thinkers, but it is critically important in 2025 and beyond.đ§ Resources:Truth Book Co Kids books Truth Book Co on Instagram: - Truth Book Co - Truth Book Co Kids The Voice of Sarah by Tamar Frankiel Self Authoring program by Jordan Peterson Penguin Classics books Stay in Conversation with Us IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.comEmail: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
đWhat does it look like to have the âmind of Christâ (Phillipians 2:5) in your marriage? Humility, Hope, Peaceful Thinking⌠These are trademark characteristics of Jesus; and while we all strive to exemplify them in our interactions with others, we can struggle to uphold them in our own homes and marriages. In this episode, we explore this idea of thinking like Jesus with Garrett and Allison Robertson, student leaders and licensed ministers. Resources: EROS: The DYMC Marriage Weekend in Nashville, TN is THIS WEEKEND! To grab your last minute tickets, simply visit https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros. See you there! Stay in Conversation with Us IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.comEmail: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
đ¤°Labor may seem like a solo sport, but ideally, itâs very much a team effort! Husbands, there are a few things that your wife wishes you knew about labor and birth, so go ahead and get your pen and paper out⌠In this episode, we talk with Kim Mathis, MS, NP about all aspects of giving birth and ways that you as the spouse can offer effective support both in preparation and in the birthing room! Her expertise ranges from what to say and do while your wife is in pain, to what you can expect from start to finish, to things to pack in the hospital bag that you may not have on your list yet. Resources: If you donât have your tickets yet for EROS: The DYMC Marriage Weekend in Nashville, TN, itâs not too late! Simply visit https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros snag your tickets, and weâll see you there! Get access to all the resources and information we discuss in this episode in one convenient place: Download our free DYMC LABOR AND BIRTH CHEAT SHEET Stay in Conversation with Us IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.comEmail: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at www.monarchmoney.com/DYMC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
đŤâ¤ď¸When walking with people through pain or tragic circumstances, inside or outside your home, it can be tempting to feel the need to have something profound to say or an answer to provide, but what if itâs a lot simpler than that? In this episode, Rev. Kristen Ellis, an FBI Chaplain, shares what it looks like to have a âMinistry of Presenceâ. We discuss the idea of operating from a place of permission, being invited in to someoneâs vulnerable moments, and how simply showing up with empathy and a willing ear can change everything⌠And coming out of those heavy or chaotic moments, how do we preserve our home from that same heaviness? Resources: If you donât have your tickets yet for EROS: The DYMC Marriage Weekend in Nashville, TN, itâs not too late! Simply visit https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros snag your tickets, and weâll see you there! Learn more about Kevin Lemanâs books on parenting: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kevin-Leman/author/B001ITX34W?pd_rd_w=hGmyp&content-id=amzn1.sym.78f2affb-7cb9-4034-a202-130468a5a689%3Aamzn1.sym.78f2affb-7cb9-4034-a202-130468a5a689&pd_rd_wg=9SkYq&pd_rd_r=d6b26df6-08d1-48cf-8663-ab8a3c96d915&qid=1755899422&cv_ct_cx=kevin+leman&ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=9236919c-1f96-4d18-8348-3b003e47b3e2 Learn more about Dr. Henry Cloudâs books on mental health: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Henry-Cloud/author/B00455V2M6?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1755899384&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=4904437e-c45b-4514-808c-51fa638cd83f Learn more about John Maxwellâs books on leadership: https://www.amazon.com/stores/John-C.-Maxwell/author/B001H6NROC?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_3&qid=1755899304&sr=8-3&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=23d9eb8e-4d94-4b23-8e80-145d15b3dabb Stay in Conversation with Us IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
đđŠď¸ Not every love story is âSunshine and Rainbowsâ, and thatâs exactly what makes it beautiful. This week, we brought the studio all the way to Canada to sit down with our dear friends Elenee and Jeremiah for a raw, hilarious, and heartfelt conversation on what friendship inside and outside the marriage really looks like when life gets real. Do you know how to recognize real friendship? Are you willing to invest in couple friendships that go the distance? This episode might just challenge you to level up. Resources: đď¸ Want to meet all four of us (and hear Elenee perform unreleased songs)? Join us in Nashville for EROS: The DYMC Marriage Weekend! Use code ELENEE for $30 off. https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros đľ Listen to âSunshine and Rainbowsâ by Elenee wherever you stream music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/sunshine-rainbows-single/1818920873 https://open.spotify.com/track/7i3vSK46Q3rNWs1qiaikAY?si=4a03810e13854200 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
đŠââ¤ď¸âđ¨ This live Q&A episode from our recent EROS Marriage Weekend in Columbus is everything you didnât know you needed. What do you do when youâre shutting down in conflict? How can couples in ministry keep their marriage from running dry? And what if one of you just canât seem to be vulnerable? These arenât just topics. Weâre diving into actual couples' questions, live and unscripted. Youâll likely hear your own story in someone elseâs words. Resources: đď¸ Want to be part of the final EROS Marriage Weekend ever? Join us in Nashville, TN on September 12â13. Itâs your last chance for live teaching, raw Q&A, and tools that actually work. Register now: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros Stay in Conversation with Us IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
đ¤ˇđťââď¸ Ever felt a little off during a big win in life? Like getting married, having a baby, moving to a new city, or even switching careers/churches? You tell yourself youâre crazy & ungrateful, when really, youâre likely grieving. And thatâs okay! Letâs crack open a powerful, often overlooked truth: joy and grief often walk hand-in-hand through lifeâs biggest transitions. If you've ever thought, "Why am I sad about something good?" or "Shouldnât I be over this by now?" this is for you. Learn how to spot hidden grief, understand what itâs doing to your relationships (especially your marriage), and discover how to walk through it well instead of just pushing through it. Resources: đŠââ¤ď¸âđâđ¨ Join us at the FINAL EROS everâhappening Sept 12â13 in Nashville! Get in at our EARLY BIRD RATE before 8/11! https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros Stay in Conversation with Us IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Natalie Jordan
This was an amazing episode! Thank you for handing us a tool box filled with practical, insightful and powerful instruments we can use in so many areas of family building!