The Marriage Partnership: Christian Marriage

What does 'getting hitched' mean? What does 'tying the knot' mean?  Why is it called the honeymoon? Where does Confetti come from and why do we throw it at weddings? In this episode Christian marriage coaches Kevin & Amanda Wood, from ‘The Marriage Partnership’, explore the origins of these words and traditions and discuss what they mean for marriage today. This is Part 1 of a mini-series.
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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
 
 

Christian Marriage Coaches Kevin & Amanda Wood from ‘The Marriage Partnership’ have one of their open discussions about the little things: the small acts of affection and kindness that have impact in marriage.
 
Amongst other things the following are discussed in this episode:
Giving small gestures of affection.
Noticing kind gestures.
Thoughtfulness
Feeling seen and valued.
Complacency.
The blessing of a smile.
Appreciation.
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
 
 

Christian Marriage Coaches Kevin & Amanda Wood from ‘The Marriage Partnership’ have one of their open discussions about striking a healthy balance between time together and time apart. This episode is designed to stimulate a dialogue about this topic rather than to stipulate the definitive answer.
Amongst other things the following are discussed in this episode:
Defining time together.
Intentional intimacy.
Choosing your leisure time.
How can couples tell if they are spending too little time together?
Recognising each other’s needs to be with others.
Spending time with members of the other sex.
Can a couple spend a lot of time together but still feel emotionally disconnected?
Creating meaningful moments during a busy season.
Daily Check-ins.
The benefit of spending time apart.
Boundaries
Retirement and empty nesters and the extra time together.
Balancing fun in and outside of marriage.
Open and honest conversations about each other’s needs and interests.
 
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
 
 

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
 

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
 

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

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

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
 
 

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
 

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