The Marriage Partnership

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 Moden, 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
 

Making a Fresh Start after a Bad Patch in Mariage

Christian Marriage Coaches Kevin & Amanda Wood have one of their open discussions about moving on and making a fresh start after a rough patch in a marriage.
Amongst the things that are discussed are:-
Working together as a team to overcome problems.
Our forgiving God.
Openness.
Restoration and healing.
What is forgiveness and what isn’t it.
The difference between conviction and condemnation.
A 5 point plan for making a new start.
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

Accepting our Differences and Learning to Yield

Christian Marriage Coaches Kevin & Amanda Wood have one of their open discussions about accepting our differences from our spouse.
Amongst the things that are discussed are:-
The mistake of going into marriage expecting to change our spouse.
Core conviction.
Compromise.
Keeping the peace versus making peace.
Is it worth winning the argument but losing the connection?
When is backing down appropriate?
Understanding manipulation and spiritual battles.
 
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

Men's Needs versus Women's Needs in Marriage

Coaches Kevin & Amanda Wood have an open, un-rehearsed discussion about men’s needs versus women’s needs in marriage in their usual relaxed style with a sprinkling of Biblical scriptures.
Amongst the things they consider:
Stereotypes
Processing differences and active listening
Appreciation and conversation
The difference between sympathy and empathy
How to show respect
Looking for emotion in conversation
Women and the desire to be seen
Men and compartmentalisation
Nagging, requests and demands
Tenderness and tone of voice
Provider and nurturer roles
Not being mind readers and unspoken expectations
Striking a balance between togetherness and wanting personal space
CONNECT WITH US:
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

Looking Good and Smelling Good for Our Spouse

Coaches Kevin & Amanda Wood have an un-rehearsed honest discussion about the importance of looking good and smelling good for our spouse, bringing in a few Biblical scriptures, in their usual informal style.
Amongst the things they consider:
Should we make an effort to look good and smell good for our spouse?
How to give to your spouse advice about their clothing tactfully
Who are we dressing for?
Complimenting our spouse
Stewardship of our bodies
CONNECT WITH US:
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
 
 

Non-sexual Touch in Marriage

Coaches Kevin & Amanda Wood have an open, un-rehearsed discussion about non-sexual touching in marriage in their usual relaxed style with a sprinkling of Biblical scriptures.
Aimed at couples that maybe struggling with physical closeness, or those that just want an encouraging reminder, they challenge the status quo.
Amongst the things they consider:
Does touch matter in marriage?
Touch as a spiritual connection
Hugging as a priority
Do we touch our phone more than we touch our spouse?
Sitting together
What if one spouse is touchy-feely and the other isn’t?
Touch as a means of reducing conflict
Holding hands
Kissing and empty nesters
The role that touching plays in emotional safety
Tickling
Intentional affection without it feeling forced
Modelling affection for children to see
CONNECT WITH US:
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