The holidays are here—and with them comes the stress. Between competing family expectations, financial pressure, schedule chaos, and trying to please everyone, Thanksgiving week can quickly drain the joy right out of your marriage.

In this episode of Bringing Hope Home, pastors Bryce and Colette Schaffer get real about the unique pressures Christian couples face during the holiday season. Drawing from 30 years of marriage and 20 years of pastoral ministry, they share biblical wisdom and practical strategies for navigating Thanksgiving week without losing your peace—or your sanity.

You'll discover how to honor your parents while prioritizing your spouse, set healthy boundaries without guilt, manage holiday finances wisely, and create new traditions that actually work for your family. Plus, Bryce and Colette share personal stories from their own journey through different life stages—from newlyweds splitting time between families to empty nesters adjusting to their adult children's changing traditions.

If you're feeling anxious about the week ahead, this episode will help you shift your focus from stress to gratitude, from obligations to intentional connection. Because when you approach the holidays with prayer, clear priorities, and grace for yourself and others, you can truly enjoy the blessing of family—even when it's imperfect.

Episode Highlights:

• The #1 thing to do before entering holiday gatherings
• How to balance time between two families without resentment
• Why "honor your parents, prioritize your spouse" changes everything
• Financial planning tips to reduce holiday money stress
• When it's okay to say no and start new traditions
• The power of gratitude to transform holiday anxiety

Don't let holiday stress steal your joy this year. Tune in and learn how to bring hope—and peace—home to your family this Thanksgiving.