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Christians crave spiritual, physical, and emotional intimacy with their spouses—but truth be told, too few ever experience it. My husband Doug and I, the team behind The Vision-Driven Marriage, know this all too well. But God helped us overcome our circumstances, and He’s called us to help you overcome yours. We’ll help you beat the “whirlwind”—you know, that fear, uncertainty, and frustration you feel in your relationship.See, we believe God intended all marriages—yes, even yours—to thrive. We’ll help you become hopeful and confident as you develop a meaningful connection with your spouse.That’s our heart. That’s our calling, and that’s the reason we started The Vision-Driven Marriage Podcast.
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In today’s episode of The Vision-Driven Marriage, Doug and Leslie Davis dive deep into an often-overlooked issue in marriage: weaponizing intimacy. When intimacy is used as a tool for control or punishment, it can cause deep wounds that weaken the foundation of trust and connection in a relationship. Leslie shares biblical insights and practical steps to help couples avoid this destructive pattern and build a marriage rooted in love, service, and reconciliation. What You’ll Learn in This Epis...
Episode Overview: In this uplifting episode, Doug and Leslie Davis sit down with Latasha Kennedy, founder of Girlfriends Thriving, to discuss how couples can build a lasting, joy-filled marriage. Latasha shares valuable insights on the power of prayer, the importance of honesty, and how couples can avoid weaponizing intimacy. She also emphasizes the beauty of out-serving one another and maintaining a posture of reconciliation in the relationship. Tune in to discover how love, laughter, and le...
Episode Summary: In this powerful episode of The Vision-Driven Marriage podcast, we sit down with Monica Hansen, host of The Graceful Warrior Podcast. Monica opens up about her personal journey of standing strong in her marriage while her husband denies God's existence. With raw honesty and deep faith, she shares how she relies on the armor of God daily to protect her marriage and uphold her walk with Christ. Whether you’re in a similar situation or simply looking for ways to strengthen your ...
In this episode of The Vision-Driven Marriage, Doug and Leslie Davis dive into a common struggle in marriage—criticism over different methods. Have you ever found yourself frustrated because your spouse approaches things differently than you would? It’s easy to get caught up in how things are done, but true unity comes from focusing on shared values, not matching methods. Join Doug and Leslie as they explore Biblical principles that can help couples appreciate their differences, cut down on c...
In this 80th episode of The Vision-Driven Marriage, Doug and Leslie Davis sit down with Don Manning from Crazy Cool Family Ministries for an inspiring conversation on how couples can grow closer by focusing on shared values rather than getting stuck in criticism. Don unpacks the difference between values and methods, offering practical wisdom and personal stories that reveal how God transformed his approach to love and intimacy in marriage. Tune in to discover how aligning on core values can ...
In this episode, we sit down with Mark Collins, a passionate minister who helps men overcome the grip of impostor syndrome. Mark opens up about the struggles he faced from a young age, growing up with deep feelings of inadequacy and guilt. He shares how a strained relationship with his father and a lack of affirmation from his mother caused him to strive for approval, believing he was never enough. These early wounds followed him into adulthood, but everything changed when Mark discovered the...
In this powerful episode of The Vision-Driven Marriage, we sit down with Tanya Gioia to hear her raw and inspiring story of navigating the storm of addiction within her marriage. Tanya opens up about her husband's battle with addiction and how her desire to "fix it" led to a cycle of enabling and frustration. Just four days before Christmas, everything came to a head, forcing her to confront the reality of their situation. Now, as a coach guiding others through the trenches of addiction and r...
In today's episode of The Vision-Driven Marriage, we're tackling a topic that every couple can relate to: navigating disagreements in a way that strengthens, rather than weakens, your relationship. Even the most devoted Christian couples will face conflicts from time to time, but it's how we respond to these challenges that truly defines the health of our marriage. As believers, we're called to approach our spouse with grace, humility, and a heart for reconciliation, especially during moments...
Do you ever find yourself caught in a cycle of negative self-talk, impacting your marriage and emotional well-being? Today, we're joined by Melanie Yates, an author and coach who specializes in helping individuals overcome this damaging mindset and create healthier, more fulfilling relationships. Melanie shares her insights on managing our emotions, fostering vulnerability and intimacy within our marriages, and taking responsibility for our own actions and emotions. Together, we delve into t...
Navigating the complexities of shared trauma can be overwhelming, but what if you could empower your spouse and create a stronger bond through tough times? Join us as we explore the importance of understanding and supporting each other during these challenging moments. We discuss the dangers of simply going with the flow and highlight the significance of being a trauma-informed spouse, resisting the temptation to let anger win, and consistently communicating about what each of you needs. We ...
Doug and Leslie talk with Ron and Halee Wood about how trauma responses can affect relationships. They define what happens in the brain when a person is triggered and discuss ways to help someone who is suffering through a trauma response. Where to find Ron and Halee Run the Race Together. Ron & Halee Wood www.RunTheRaceTogether.com The Simple Marriage Get your free resource from Ron & Halee: “7 Tips for a Healthier Trauma Response,” an article to help husbands and wives unders...
Doug and Leslie share the definition and concepts of complementarianism. This insightful episode contrasts complementarianism with egalitarianism. Verses Mentioned: Exodus 18:4 Leave us a question: Podcast - Heart Call Ministries Click “Leave A Message” Book Mentioned: I’d like you more if you were more like me: getting real about getting close John Ortberg The quote mentioned: “The whole is greater than the sum of the parts.” ~Aristotle HeartCall Ministry Links Home - Hea...
Doug and Leslie discuss how finding your identity in Christ helps strengthen your marriage. Idols can creep in without our awareness especially in the area of our family. We discuss what that might look like and how finding your identity in Christ can eliminate falling to idols. Verses mentioned. Matthew 6:33 Matthew 6 (CSB) - But seek first the kingdom (blueletterbible.org) The Vision-Driven Marriage podcast episode #19 Biblical Masculinity Biblical Masculinity with James & Mindy Bradfor...
Doug and Leslie unpack two simple verses to distinguish between healing masculinity and toxic masculinity. Verses Mentioned: 1 Corinthians 16:14 & 14 Micah 6:8 HCM LINKS https://heartcallministries.org/ Email Doug & Leslie at: leslie@heartcallministries.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartCallMinistries Grab freebies and subscribe to the HeartCall newsletter at: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/U6chOaj/HeartCallMinistries Looking for something not listed? It’s probably h...
Doug and Leslie talk with James and Mindy Bradford about how he came to understand how Biblical Masculinity is defined and what to do to take steps toward being masculine in the Lord. Our conversation with James and Mindy Bradford is a special one. Jim’s heart to be submitted to the Lord has brought forth a message on Biblical masculinity that every man needs to hear. He talks about the struggles that today’s men face and how God has led him to overcome many of them. He and Mindy explain ho...
1Doug and Leslie differentiate between setting personal boundaries and setting couple boundaries. They discuss how setting boundaries as a couple can solidify your marriage. If you’re interested in learning more about the quiz that Leslie mentions in the episode, you can access it here: https://heartcallministries.org/n3gk Scripture mentioned in the episode: Titus 2:11 & 12 The book of Proverbs Ephesians 4:26 Ephesians 4:29 The other podcast episodes that are mentioned: The Tess Sco...
Taking Care Of One Another: Serving So Your Spouse Feels Honored And Understood Doug and Leslie discuss how Gal 5:13 “serve one another in love” can help you solidify your marriage. Mentions: The Tess Scott Interview: Being Honest and Vulnerable when Real Life Happens with Tess Scott - Heart Call Ministries Praying with your Spouse: A brief guide: Click here to receive this free resource. https://heartcallministries.org/r8hf Scripture Mentioned: Galatians 5:13 You, my brothers and sisters, we...
Doug and Leslie discuss the definition of reconciliation and how to reconcile your relationship once an offense has occurred. Scripture mentioned: 2 Cor 5:18-20 Come to the process with humility. Let your spouse know that you intend to work on rebuilding the things that are broken.Be willing to make changes with purpose and make them.Admit your own feelings and encourage to share their feelings with you.clear the air with your spouseTake responsibility for your actions.The Couple’s Prayer Gui...
Tess Scott shares a heartwarming story of God's grace through her divorce and remarriage, and cancer diagnosis. She encourages couple to stick it out when times get hard. God blesses our efforts and redeems our failures. GUEST LINKS/BOOK/RESOURCES/FREEBIES Email: tess@listensister.ca Website: http://tessscott.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/listensistertessscott Instagram: http:// www.instagram.com/listensister_encouragement/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tess-scott-a5a091217/ Find Tess's ...
Annette and I discuss boundary issues in marriages and why they are important. Annette helps Christian women rebuild a beautiful life after leaving a narcissistic relationship. But it’s more than that. Her heart and gentle spirit shine through in the café, where she provides not just comfy conversations but tailored coaching through The Beautiful Life Academy and specific support in overcoming trauma related to being in a Narcissistic Relationship in the Cinderella no more program. You ...
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