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Let’s talk all things marriage! Each week, cohosts Marlee Arnold and Rob Philo will chat with Julie Baumgardner, senior director of WinShape Marriage, and other marriage and family experts—together, they’ll tackle the big questions and everyday challenges couples face in marriage, all anchored in biblical truth and research. The WinShape Marriage Podcast dives deep into common marriage topics like communication, conflict management, family dynamics, intimacy, and so much more, helping you un ...
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Happy Thanksgiving from WinShape Marriage! We know Thanksgiving is a day to reflect on gratitude, but gratitude extends far beyond one holiday in the calendar year. How can you and your spouse build a culture of gratitude in your marriage? Spoiler—saying, “Thank you,” is just the tip of the iceberg. Building a culture of appreciation affects your m…
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Did you know nearly half of adults are a part of a stepfamily relationship? We know blending families comes with its own set of unique challenges, so on today’s episode, Rob Philo talks with Ron Deal, a licensed marriage and family therapist and an expert in stepfamily education; he’s also one of the most widely read and viewed experts on this subj…
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Anxiety is a heavy word. Saying it out loud can invoke strong emotions, and dealing with it as an individual can be challenging enough. So how do you navigate through seasons of anxiety in your marriage? In this episode of The WinShape Marriage Podcast, Marlee Arnold sits down with Monique Wells, a licensed professional counselor with over 25 years…
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There is so much more to intimacy with your spouse than just physical intimacy. In fact, Dr. Juli Slattery says there’s a difference between being sexually active and sexually intimate. So, how do you tap into deeper intimacy in your marriage? Dr. Slattery is back on The WinShape Marriage Podcast talking about just this with Rob Philo and Marlee Ar…
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What does the “honeymoon phase” mean? What about the “seven-year itch?” Do all couples experience them? Is there scientific evidence behind them, or are these made-up phrases? Rob Philo breaks down these two phrases and more with Julie Baumgardner, senior director of WinShape Marriage, and Dr. David Banks, marriage author and speaker. Learn practic…
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Tragedies, losses, and uncertainties are all a part of life. Jesus promises tribulation to us. It’s not if but when. So, when tragedy strikes in your marriage, how do you cope? How do you navigate grieving with your spouse or how do you support your spouse when they’re experiencing grief? And where is God in the middle of grief? Marlee Arnold navig…
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It’s time to get up, get moving, and play with your spouse! What?! What does it mean to “play” as an adult? Isn’t that something kids do? Spoiler—play is not just for toddlers, elementary school kids, or even teenagers. Play is for adults, too, and it’s a healthy and vital part of your marriage relationship. Marlee Arnold is back with Julie Baumgar…
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What would you say to yourself as someone who’s newly married if you could go back in time? Or what would you tell your younger self as you were preparing your heart for marriage? Dr. Rob and Amy Rienow, co-founders of Visionary Family Ministries and authors of multiple books including, “Visionary Marriage,” have been married for 30 years. Rob Phil…
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Let’s talk about sex—healthy, biblical intimacy and sexuality. Cohosts Marlee Arnold and Rob Philo talk to Dr. Juli Slattery, clinical psychologist, author, and president of Authentic Intimacy, about the cultural view of sex as compared to the biblical view of sex. Why did God design sex and how should Christian couples be thinking about and talkin…
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What’s your love language? What’s your spouse’s? To kick off season two of The WinShape Marriage Podcast, Marlee Arnold talks to the author of The New York Times Best Seller, “The 5 Love Languages,” Dr. Gary Chapman. Not only do they break down The 5 Love Languages, but they talk about how to utilize them to enhance your marriage. Even if you are a…
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We're back! The WinShape Marriage Podcast is returning this fall with a wide range of marriage experts. Cohosts Marlee Arnold and Rob Philo talk with Dr. Gary Chapman, Dr. Juli Slattery, and other guests about how couples can build stronger, more fulfilling relationships. Join us right here on September 25 for the first episode of season 2!…
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You asked; we answered! In the final episode of season one of The WinShape Marriage Podcast, the team answers the rest of your listener submitted questions. This episode dives deeper into marriage questions related to communication, intentionality, and parenting, follow-up questions to episode eight’s marriage and parenting conversation. Listen to …
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We’ve been asking you all season long to submit your marriage questions, and in episode nine, Marlee Arnold and Rob Philo ask Julie Baumgardner to answer them. They discuss a variety of questions related to previous episodes such as, “What do healthy boundaries look like with in-laws from both perspectives?”, and, “Should spouses be best friends?”.…
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Is it possible to thrive in your role as husband and wife and mom and dad?! We think so! It won’t come without its challenges, but choosing to prioritize your marriage will only benefit your kids. Whether you’re currently navigating the parenting season of life or you hope to be a parent one day, this episode encourages you and your spouse to step …
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No one wakes up in the morning thinking, “I’d like to argue with my spouse today,” but all healthy marriages experience conflict. It's normal! So, how do you navigate conflict well and come to resolutions with your spouse without damaging your marriage? This episode isn’t meant to answer every question related to conflict, but it will begin unearth…
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Several noted relationship experts have raised red flags of warning regarding marriage and opposite-sex friendships—are their warnings antiquated, or are they worth considering? How close is too close? These are the challenging questions Marlee Arnold and Julie Baumgardner address in today’s episode of The WinShape Marriage Podcast. As you might im…
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What does spiritual leadership mean, anyway? In today’s conversation with Julie Baumgardner, Rob Philo shares how he and many hear growing up, “It’s your job to be a spiritual leader for your family,” but what does that mean? Together, Julie and Rob break down what spiritual leadership means, what it looks like on a day-to-day basis, and how men an…
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In episode one of The WinShape Marriage Podcast, Julie Baumgardner busted seven dangerous marriage myths. Today, she’s back to bust seven more, with a focus on conflict. Have you ever heard, “Never go to bed angry,” or “Differences will ruin your marriage,”? These, and other similar statements, are marriage myths! For example, Julie explains that d…
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Is it possible to stay connected to your spouse and communicate well even during the busiest seasons of marriage? Yes! Marlee Arnold and Julie Baumgardner walk couples through how to do just that—connect with each other amid the chaos. Whether it’s graduate school, demanding careers, little kids, teenagers, or elderly parents, there’s something you…
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Rob Philo and Julie Baumgardner break down the controversial topic—in-laws. Spoiler—in-laws aren’t monsters! But navigating relationships with them can be challenging for couples of all ages. In this conversation, Rob and Julie discuss three common scenarios couples may face with their in-laws, providing several strategies along the way for how you…
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The WinShape Marriage Podcast tackles the big questions and everyday challenges couples face in marriage, anchored in biblical truth and research, and it’s hosted by Marlee Arnold and Rob Philo. In episode one, Julie Baumgardner, senior director of WinShape Marriage, busts seven dangerous marriage myths like “Marriage is 50/50,” and “Married sex is…
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Have a marriage question you'd like answered on the podcast? Submit it at winshapemarriage.org/podcast.Marlee Arnold, Rob Philo
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