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“Financial capital is only one form of wealth. The richest families are those that invest in relationships, values and shared purpose.” – Audrey What does financial intimacy look like in your marriage?In this episode, we welcome Gerald and Audrey, a couple who have been married for 10 years and are passionate about helping individuals and families develop a healthy relationship with money. Audrey Tan is the co-founder and of PlayMoolah, a financial literacy social enterprise, and Gerald Tock brings experience from the finance and gaming industries.They explore practical ways couples can navigate finances as a team. They share how their family uses joint and personal accounts, sets spending thresholds and conducts regular financial check-ins. They also discuss balancing different financial habits, understanding love languages in spending and gift-giving, and cultivating generosity within the family.Through intentional conversations and shared values, couples can build trust, strengthen their partnership and work towards a shared vision for the future.--Focus on the Family Singapore is hosting our very first podcast community event, Beyond the Mic: A Live Podcast Experience for Couples and Parents — and you’re invited!Join us for a special time of connection and meaningful conversations featuring popular guests from our podcast community. Meet the voices behind the episodes, connect with fellow listeners, and gain practical insights into marriage, parenting, and family life.Find out more at www.family.org.sg/BeyondtheMic--If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Spotify, Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/connect2podcast to share with your friends.You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Please note that if you are based in Singapore, as a donor-supported charity with Institution of a Public Character status, all monthly and one-time donations of $50 and above, will qualify for 250% tax deduction.

How do your family experiences shape the way you think about money today? Can financial conversations become a source of trust and intimacy rather than conflict in marriage?In this episode, we welcome Gerald and Audrey, a couple married for 10 years who are passionate about helping individuals and families develop a healthy relationship with money. Audrey Tan is the co-founder of PlayMoolah, a financial literacy social enterprise, and Gerald Tock bring experience from the finance and gaming industry. Together, they unpack how family influences, emotions, values and life experiences can shape our financial habits.They also explore how couples can build trust, practise transparency and develop a shared vision for their future through open and empathetic money conversations.Couple Reflection: Share one financial habit you appreciate in your spouse.--Focus on the Family Singapore is hosting our very first podcast community event, Beyond the Mic: A Live Podcast Experience for Couples and Parents — and you’re invited!Join us for a special time of connection and meaningful conversations featuring popular guests from our podcast community. Meet the voices behind the episodes, connect with fellow listeners, and gain practical insights into marriage, parenting, and family life.Find out more at www.family.org.sg/BeyondtheMic--If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Spotify, Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/connect2podcast to share with your friends.You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Please note that if you are based in Singapore, as a donor-supported charity with Institution of a Public Character status, all monthly and one-time donations of $50 and above, will qualify for 250% tax deduction.

What makes up the bulk of your communication with your spouse? Is it mostly talk shop about kids and household, functional conversations but not deep, heart-to-heart communication? And do you actually even talk about sex and attraction? Without a commitment to open and direct talk about sex, it’s impossible to be vulnerable about the challenges you have with sex. Tune in to the last episode of Intimacy Matters as we talk about what’s Private and Confidential with your host Joanna and Gary.---You Can Impact MarriagesEncourage others to build a strong foundation for their marriages. If you have friends or family members who are getting married, share with them about the Connect2 group marriage preparation programme!Facilitated by husband-and-wife trainers couples can learn to:• Engage in effective communication• Have healthy conflicts and family finances• Understand sexual intimacy and the importance of romance• Manage expectations from spouse, children and in-laws Connect2 Group Marriage Preparation Workshops Couples can look forward to two weekday hybrid sessions and one in-person session on a Saturday.Thursday, 10 and 17 and Saturday, 26 November 2022Find out more at www.family.org.sg/C2MarriagePrep---If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/connect2podcast to share with your friends. You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

Is sex just for those early years of passion? After the honeymoon period, after kids and as life gets busy with work and myriad demands, is it possible for married couples to still enjoy great sex lives? And if so, just how? Join our host Joanna and her husband Gary as they navigate the topic of Sex Through The Seasons. This is part four of our Intimacy Matters series where we ask the questions you want answers to on sex within marriage. ---You Can Impact MarriagesEncourage others to build a strong foundation for their marriages. If you have friends or family members who are getting married, share with them about the Connect2 group marriage preparation programme!Facilitated by husband-and-wife trainers couples can learn to:• Engage in effective communication• Have healthy conflicts and family finances• Understand sexual intimacy and the importance of romance• Manage expectations from spouse, children and in-laws Connect2 Group Marriage Preparation Workshops Couples can look forward to two weekday hybrid sessions and one in-person session on a Saturday.Thursday, 10 and 17 and Saturday, 26 November 2022Find out more at www.family.org.sg/C2MarriagePrep---If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/connect2podcast to share with your friends. You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

What is Sex-citing Love? And how is it that research shows the best sex happens within marriage and after about 15 years of committed relationship? We continue to dive deep into Intimacy Matters with our third episode focusing on Sex-citing Love. Tune in to hear our hosts Gary and Joanna share science and tips that help husbands and wives keep their sex life active and satisfying. A lifetime of love and romance takes intentional effort. Why not put aside some time and listen to this podcast to kickstart that journey of inserting excitement back into your marital life!---A strong family thrives on a healthy marriage. With kids in tow, carving out time to connect with your spouse may be a challenge, and it might have been a while since both of you did something novel together as a couple.This August, have the Best Date Ever with your spouse over our Takeaway Tea Experience!Rekindle the romance over a Japanese-inspired afternoon tea set paired with the Best Date Ever kit. Containing couple activities and opportunities to build deeper connections, this intricately planned Takeaway Tea Experience provides you and your spouse the essentials to create a meaningful time together – whether it is enjoyed in the afternoon or at night after the kids head to bed.Renew the intimacy in your marriage at the Best Date Ever! Sign up at www.family.org.sg/bestdateever. ---If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/connect2podcast to share with your friends.  You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.