The Marriage Partnership: Christian Marriage

The 10 Minute Marriage Makeover

Christian Marriage Coaches Kevin & Amanda Wood from ‘The Marriage Partnership’ spend 10 to 15 minutes listing out a few easy wins and a few ideas - requiring a little more effort - to help enrich a marriage.
They also mention their book
Marriage Made in Heaven: When we say I will
CONNECT WITH HOSTS:
Kevin & Amanda Wood
Website: https://www.themarriagepartnership.com
If you would like to explore the possibility of being coached by the hosts, Kevin & Amanda, please book a Free Discovery Call:
https://www.themarriagepartnership.com/book-a-session
 

How to Discern Your Calling as a Married Couple

Christian Marriage Coaches Kevin & Amanda Wood from ‘The Marriage Partnership’ interview their special guests Reverend Steve Kempton and his wife Helen, about how a married couple can discern their call to serve God. Using their recent call to serve God in a different church as an example, the podcast encourages listeners to consider how they might apply what’s been shared, to their situation of discernment or transition.
Amongst the things that are discussed are:
Recognising the initial call.
When one spouse hears before the other.
Are there tools for discernment?
The cost of obedience
Unity and moving as one.
The role of leadership and headship in the decision.
Does peace play a role in confirmation?
Learning from the discernment journey.
CONNECT WITH HOSTS:
Kevin & Amanda Wood
Website: https://www.themarriagepartnership.com
 
If you would like to explore the possibility of being coached by the hosts, Kevin & Amanda, please book a Free Discovery Call:
https://www.themarriagepartnership.com/book-a-session
 

Friendship in Marriage

Christian Marriage Coaches Kevin & Amanda Wood from (The Marriage Partnership) interview their special guests Michael Hyde (from the Marriage Foundation) - along with her husband Nick - about enduring friendship in marriage.
Amongst the things that are discussed are:
Friendship as a foundation for marriage.
Investing in one another.
Being friends in good times and bad.
Spiritually grounded friendship.
Honesty, openness, vulnerability and trust.
The benefits of marriage over co-habitation.
The role model of Jesus in friendship.
Being intentional when external pressures compete for our attention.
Seizing joy during difficult times.
The importance of laughter and fun.
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
https://www.marriagefoundation.org.uk
info@marriagefoundation.org.uk
 
OR CONNECT WITH HOSTS:
Kevin & Amanda Wood
Website: https://www.themarriagepartnership.com
 
If you would like to explore the possibility of being coached by the hosts, Kevin & Amanda, please book a Free Discovery Call:
https://www.themarriagepartnership.com/book-a-session

Overcoming Baggage from the past

Christian Marriage Coaches Kevin & Amanda Wood from (The Marriage Partnership) interview their special guests John & Sue Roseblade (formerly of Time for Marriage)
They talk about dealing with baggage from the past to help your relationship. John and Sue share honestly and openly about some of the challenges they faced in the earlier years of their marriage and how they overcame them.
Amongst the things that are discussed are:-
What kinds of ‘baggage’ do couples bring into marriage
How upbringing shapes our behaviour in marriage
The role of forgives in letting go of baggage
The dangers of comparison in marriage
The role that grace plays in dealing with a spouse’s baggage and how grace can be abused
How prayer can help in releasing past baggage
Basic advice for couples feeling overwhelmed by baggage
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
‘The Mystery of Marriage’ by Mike Mason
CONNECT WITH HOSTS:
Kevin & Amanda Wood
Website: https://www.themarriagepartnership.com
If you would like to explore the possibility of being coached by the hosts, Kevin & Amanda, please book a Free Discovery Call:
https://www.themarriagepartnership.com/book-a-session

How to Avoid Emotional Disconnection in Marriage

Christian Marriage Coaches Kevin & Amanda Wood have one of their open discussions - with a sprinkling of biblical scriptures - about how to avoid emotional disconnection in marriage. They talk about a few simple tips for improving connection.
Amongst the things that are discussed are:
What emotional disconnection is.
Heart to Heart communication.
Developing our listening skills.
Things that prevent good connection.
Honest and truthful conversation.
A 5-point strategy for reconnection.
CONNECT WITH US:
Kevin & Amanda Wood
Website: https://www.themarriagepartnership.com
If you would like to explore the possibility of being coached by us
book a Free Discovery Call:
https://www.themarriagepartnership.com/book-a-session
 
 

Choosing and Enjoying a Holiday as a Married Couple

Christian Marriage Coaches Kevin & Amanda Wood have one of their open discussions about what to do if you have different ideas about what a holiday should be and different attitudes to how much it should cost.
Amongst the things that are discussed are:-
Leisure v Experience or Activity Holidays.
Serving each other on holiday.
What is a romantic holiday?
The advantages of planning an itinerary in advance.
Not bringing emotional baggage with your physical bags.
Creating space for emotional connection.
Finding Christian fellowship whilst away.
Developing gratitude and savouring unexpected moments as memories.
CONNECT WITH US:
Kevin & Amanda Wood
Website: https://www.themarriagepartnership.com
If you would like to explore the possibility of being coached by us
book a Free Discovery Call:
https://www.themarriagepartnership.com/book-a-session
 

How to Create a Kingdom Business without Losing Your Marriage or Family

Christian Marriage Coaches Kevin & Amanda Wood, from (The Marriage Partnership), interview their special guests, RJ & Melissa Whaley (from The Trail Blazing Life), about how they manage a coaching business, married life, looking after and home schooling 6 children and all the practical challenges that brings.
Amongst the things that are discussed are:-
How to discern whether an opportunity is from God?
With six children, homeschooling, and multiple businesses, how do you intentionally protect your marriage relationship?
Picking your gifting to work as a productive team.
How do you structure your days so work doesn’t dominate family life?
Guarding against burnout and spiritual drifts.
Looking out for red flags – when things might be going in the wrong direction.
Coping with financial uncertainty.
Setting business boundaries.
Living in alignment with your values.
Building a business whilst protecting your marriage.
Stewardship.
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
If you would like to connect with RJ & Melissa Whaley. They are based in California.
https://www.thetrailblazinglife.com
 
OR CONNECT WITH HOSTS:
Kevin & Amanda Wood
Website: https://www.themarriagepartnership.com
 
If you would like to explore the possibility of being coached by the hosts, Kevin & Amanda, please book a Free Discovery Call:
https://www.themarriagepartnership.com/book-a-session
 

The Benefits of Marriage Preparation

Marriage coaches Kevin & Amanda Wood interview guest Mark Molden, from Marriage Care UK, to discuss the benefits of Marriage Preparation.
Amongst the things they discuss:
Why is marriage preparation a vital step in those seeking a lasting marriage?
The most common misconceptions couples have before they do marriage preparation
Making good foundations for marriage
Discernment of readiness for marriage
Compatibility red flags
How marriage preparation can help with conflict
Marriage rites
What makes the Catholic understanding of marriage different
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Website: https://www.marriagecare.org.uk/
 
CONNECT WITH US – THE HOSTS:
Website: https://www.themarriagepartnership.com
 
If you would like to understand more about marriage preparation with the hosts
book a Free Discovery Call:
https://www.themarriagepartnership.com/book-a-session

Hospitality in the Marital Home

Christian Marriage Coaches Kevin & Amanda Wood have one of their open discussions about why it is important to offer hospitality in the marital home and how it can strengthen your relationship.
Amongst the things that are discussed are: -
What is a simple way to start being hospitable?
Being warm, cheerful and cheerful.
What happens when one spouse loves to host but the other doesn’t?
How can couples agree on roles for managing their home for guests?
What does Christlike hospitality look like?
Letting go off the pressure to impress.
CONNECT WITH US:
Kevin & Amanda Wood
Website: https://www.themarriagepartnership.com
If you would like to explore the possibility of being coached by us
book a Free Discovery Call:
https://www.themarriagepartnership.com/book-a-session

The Benefits of going on a Marriage Enrichment Weekend

Christian Marriage Coaches Kevin & Amanda Wood, of ‘The Marriage Partnership’ interview guests Russ & Deidre Fairman from ‘Worldwide Marriage Encounter UK’ about the benefits of going on a Marriage Enrichment weekend.
Amongst the things that are discussed are: -
Who is it for?
What happens on a marriage enrichment weekend?
Sharing deeply in a safe space.
Privacy and sharing with their spouse.
Effective communication
Conflict management
Understanding your spouse’s deepest needs.
Encouraging husbands to attend.
The positive impact on family life.
Marriage as a sacrament.
Thriving marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
To find out more about going on a Marriage Encounter weekend
Website: https://www.wwme.org.uk
Email: enquiries@wwme.org.uk
 
CONNECT WITH US – THE HOSTS:
Kevin & Amanda Wood
Website: https://www.themarriagepartnership.com
If you would like to explore the possibility of being coached by us
book a Free Discovery Call:
https://www.themarriagepartnership.com/book-a-session