Team Us: A Christian Marriage Podcast (Ted and Ashleigh Slater)
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| 06 Aug 2024 | Marriage Survival Tips for the School Year | 00:18:35 | |
In many places, the school year has started. How can you stay connected as a couple when the fall schedule threatens to pull you apart? Today, we’re sharing some marriage survival tips for the school year. TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE Pull out your calendar and create a plan for connecting daily and dating weekly. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) TEAM US RESOURCES
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| 27 Aug 2024 | Why Celebrating Together Matters | 00:21:53 | |
It’s our 50th episode! To celebrate, today, we’re talking about celebrations. We’ll explore why celebrating together as a couple matters and share practical ways you can mark both the big and the small milestones, victories, and occasions as a couple. TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE Find something to celebrate this week. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) TEAM US RESOURCES
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| 10 Dec 2024 | Every Marriage Can Get Better with Mark and Jill Savage | 00:27:04 | |
Have you been striving for the perfect marriage? Today, that striving stops. Our guests, Mark and Jill Savage, say that no marriage is perfect, but the good news is that every marriage can get better. Listen in as Mark and Jill share their story and the fundamentals they’ve learned to grow a healthy marriage. TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE Put into the practice the tool of grace that Mark and Jill talked about. Maybe even think of a creative way you can practice it — for example, how Mark took Jill sunglass shopping at the Dollar Store. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) CONNECT WITH MARK AND JILL
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| 20 Jun 2023 | Money Talk in Marriage | 00:25:37 | |
We’re talking about something that’s in every marriage—and that’s money! We’ll be the first to admit that finances aren’t an area we have all figured out. But a recent message from our pastor got us freshly contemplating how much trust and dependence we put in it. Listen in as we reflect on his sermon and share our results from a money personality assessment. We also discuss how we aren’t 100% on the same page in every area regarding money, but we’ve learned not to let it divide us. TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE Take the 5 Money Personalities Assessment at 5moneypersonalities.com this week with your spouse. Share your results with each other—and with us on social media. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) TEAM US RESOURCES
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| 28 Jan 2025 | Why Believing the Soulmate Myth Can Harm Your Marriage | 00:22:03 | |
The idea of a soulmate is a myth that has been around for thousands of years. It may seem like a concept only for non-married people looking for “the one.” But here’s the thing. If you are married and subscribe to this idea of soulmates, it can be harmful to your marriage. Listen in as we share why! TAKE THE “US TIME” CHALLENGE Make a list of other marriage myths and reflect on whether they are impacting your marriage. If so, how can you replace them with truth? LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) TEAM US RESOURCES
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| 21 Jan 2025 | Why Marriage Isn’t 50/50 or 100/100 | 00:17:38 | |
We unpack the popular myth that marriage is a 50/50 relationship. But we aren’t stopping there. We’ll also talk about how the counter to this 50/50 myth — that marriage needs to be 100/100 — isn’t always realistic either. TAKE THE “US TIME” CHALLENGE Ask your spouse practical ways you can encourage them when they aren’t able to give 100 percent. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) TEAM US RESOURCES
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| 18 Jun 2024 | How to Respond When Your Spouse Loads the Dishwasher Wrong | 00:21:35 | |
Do you and your spouse approach daily tasks or responsibilities differently? Maybe it’s how you load the dishwasher, fold laundry, or even where you cut your toenails. As couples, sometimes, it’s easy for us to assume our way is the right way and seek to change each other. In this episode, we discuss how to work through the annoyance and loss of control you may feel when your spouse’s way of doing things differs from yours. TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE Think of a task or responsibility your spouse tackles very differently from you. What can you appreciate from the way they approach it? What’s one way you can express that appreciation to them? LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) TEAM US RESOURCES
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| 09 Jul 2024 | 4 Truths About Marriage Every Couple Needs to Remember | 00:24:48 | |
No matter how long you’ve been married, reminding yourself of fundamental marriage truths is helpful. In this episode, we’ll share four truths about marriage every couple needs to remember. TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE Talk about which of these truths you needed to be reminded of most. Ask yourselves: How can we live it out in our marriage this week? LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) TEAM US RESOURCES
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| 19 Apr 2021 | What You Can Learn from History’s Most Infamous Couple | 00:25:15 | |
As a couple, we’ve had a lot of firsts! From the first time we met over 19 years ago to our first kind-of date to the first time we held hands. So, on this very first episode of the Team Us podcast, we share some of those firsts with you. Yet we don’t stop there! We also talk about the very first human team—Adam and Eve. They’re a duo we consider history’s most infamous couple. Because, as we all know, they really messed up. But here’s where our conversation might be different from a lot of what you usually hear about Adam and Eve. Our primary focus isn’t on how they messed up. Listen in as we talk about them pre-fall and lay a foundation for what makes a good team. You’ll discover three “team us” qualities that characterized Adam and Eve’s marriage that you can practice too! 3 Qualities Every Team Us Needs: 1.Unity 2.Cooperation 3.Commitment Us Time Challenge: Set aside some time as a couple to enjoy a few episodes of The Amazing Race on your streaming service. Think about and discuss the following: • Which teams are most successful? • What qualities set them apart? • Which teams do you find yourself cheering on the most? Why? • How can you become more like the teams you admire? Team Us Resources Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage FREE Team Us Study Guide Links Mentioned in This Episode The Amazing Race Connect with Ted and Ashleigh: Website | Instagram | Facebook Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 20 Apr 2021 | How to Create a Game Plan for Your Marriage | 00:24:24 | |
Have you ever watched curling matches during the Winter Olympics? We have! One year, we found ourselves hooked on this sport that’s nicknamed “chess on ice!” And, as we observed the strategy, intentionality, and sweeping that curling requires, we couldn’t help but compare it to marriage! Every team, whether it’s in curling or in marriage, does better with a game plan. Yet, it’s the sweeping—or grace—that helps us as couples bring home the gold. Grace is to marriage what sweepers are to curling. So, if you’re not sure what sweeping even is, listen in as we explain the basics of curling. We also chat about anime volleyball, and give you practical ways you can create a game plan for your marriage. 5 Game Plan Strategies for Your Team Us: 1. Literally get on the same page 2. Have a shared understanding of grace 3. Believe the best about each other 4. Play to each other’s strengths 5. Celebrate the victories, not the defeats Take the "Us Time Challenge": Like we did, schedule a time and place to literally get on the same page. Grab paper and pens and go to a park, a coffee shop, or sit down together at your dining room table. Spend some time writing down qualities you’d like to see better characterize your marriage. Talk about specific ways you can work toward each ideal. Team Us Resources Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage FREE Team Us Study Guide Links Mentioned in This Episode Haikyu!! Curling for Dummies Cheat Sheet Connect with Ted and Ashleigh: Website | Instagram | Facebook Episode Image Credit: Getty/artbesouro Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 25 Jun 2024 | Why We Go to Bed Mad (And How It's Helped Our Marriage) | 00:22:12 | |
Within the Christian community, “Do not let the sun go down on your anger” is often quoted as a hard-and-fast rule for married couples to follow whenever they experience conflict. But sometimes Ted and I do go to bed mad—and surprisingly, it’s been good for our marriage. In today’s episode, we’ll tell you why. TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE Think of another hard-and-fast rule couples are often told. Do you practice it in your marriage? How has it been helpful? If not, what do you do instead and why? LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) TEAM US RESOURCES
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| 11 May 2021 | Why Becoming a Team Takes Time... and That’s Okay | 00:19:10 | |
From its inconceivable R.O.U.Ses to its iconic lines, the 1987 film The Princess Bride is a favorite at our house. For us, one of the most memorable characters is Inigo Montoya. His patience and persistence as he hunts for the six-fingered man remind us that it takes time to execute a “death wish.” But what does a “death wish” have to do with marriage? While we joined a new team when we promised, “I do,” that doesn’t mean the unity and cooperation we talked about in episode 1 are going to be easy or automatic. It takes time after we get married to make that transition from “me” to “us.” One reason is that all of us come to marriage with ingrained habits. These are the things that steal joy from our relationship, keep us from walking in unity and practicing cooperation, and can even weaken our resolve to stay committed. Listen in as we share three practical ways you can practice patience for the old as you and your spouse work together toward the new. 3 Ways to Practice Patience, Persistence, and Grace: 1. Pick your battles (recognize the difference between our spouse sinning and our spouse just annoying us). 2. Make a Communication Sandwich 3. Focus on progress, not perfection Us Time Challenge: Take some time to make a list of a few ways you’ve noticed that the other has made progress in an area. Figure out a fun and creative way to affirm each other for their growth. Team Us Resources: Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage FREE Team Us Study Guide Links Mentioned in This Episode: The Princess Bride Connect with Ted and Ashleigh: Website | Instagram | Facebook Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 18 May 2021 | How Your Individual Differences Can Help You Grow Together | 00:17:52 | |
After we got married, we were surprised by how differently we celebrated holidays and birthdays. One of us loved to go big, while the other preferred to treat them like any other day. But, as we’ve slowly learned over the years, differences like that don’t have to divide us. When we approach them with the right attitude, they can unite us. As a couple, our differences can serve as a great reminder that we need teamwork. We need unity, cooperation, and commitment. And, as we band together for the common good of our relationship, instead of focusing on the places where we feel disappointed or our likes rejected, it becomes easier for us to appreciate, and not despise, the other’s uniqueness. What are some practical ways you can do this in your marriage? Listen in as we share three things we do so that our differences help us grow together and not apart. 3 Ways to Grow Together and Not Apart 1. Build on common interests 2. Don’t force change 3. Learn to stretch by trying new things Us Time Challenge Go on a date. You can either pick your favorite common interest that you share, or one of you can decide to try something the other enjoys. Plan this week’s date around it. Team Us Resources: Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage FREE Team Us Study Guide Links Mentioned in This Episode: The Princess Bride Connect with Ted and Ashleigh: Website | Instagram | Facebook Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 25 May 2021 | How to Embrace Conflict in Your Marriage as an Adventure, Not a Threat | 00:27:08 | |
Bilbo Baggins once referred to adventures as “nasty disturbing comfortable things that make you late for dinner.” In some ways, he’s right. Adventures aren’t simply exciting, thrill-seeking activities. They stretch us in ways that force us to change. What does this have to do with conflict in marriage? Conflict is often uncomfortable and inconvenient. It disturbs our status quo and can even disrupt dinner plans…or gasp!…date nights. We often react like Bilbo and think, “Sorry, I don’t want any conflict, thank you. Not today.” But it’s important that we work through conflict in healthy, team-building ways. When we choose to put our marriage’s long-term health and mission ahead of our individual agendas, it’s well worth the effort. Not only are we strengthening and deepening our relationship, but we’re also ultimately choosing to reflect Christ. Listen in as we talk about conflict as an adventure, how to face your disagreements with a team-first perspective, and why your timing in resolving issues matters. Strategies for Facing Conflict as a Team 1. Embrace conflict as an adventure 2. Trade a me-first perspective for a team-first perspective 3. Choose carefully how and when to work through conflict Us Time Challenge Think back to when you went on an adventure together. Talk about what was hard, but how you worked together to overcome the challenges. Discuss how that brought you together. Then talk about how you can apply some of the things you did to how you face conflict now. Team Us Resources: Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage FREE Team Us Study Guide Links Mentioned in This Episode: The Hobbit Connect with Ted and Ashleigh: Website | Instagram | Facebook Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 20 Dec 2022 | How to Navigate Stressful Decisions Together | 00:19:20 | |
We’ve made a lot of stressful decisions together over the years. Some have related to job loss, challenges with our kids, financial pressures, and, most recently, our cross-country move. It would be easy for these decisions to pull us apart and turn us against each other instead of drawing us closer. That’s why we are always determined in advance to stay united. Perhaps you and your spouse are currently facing your own stressful decisions. Join us as we share three team-building strategies you can practice when faced with difficult choices. They’ll help you navigate stressful decisions together as a team! 1. Remember that it’s “us,” not “you and me.” Us Time Challenge Pick a stressful decision you have to make and spend some time dreaming about the possibilities. Maybe even make a list of what good may come out of what you’re facing. Team Us Resources • Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/) Connect with Ted and Ashleigh • Website (https://ashleighslater.com/) Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 01 Jun 2021 | Why You Need a Lighthearted Marriage and How to Get It | 00:25:22 | |
For us, laughter and a sense of levity or lightheartedness has carried us through the years. Laughter has been, as Proverbs 17:22 says, “good medicine” for us. But laughter isn’t something that comes easily for all couples. While we’re not experts on why other couples struggle to laugh together, we do know one of the reasons we can. It’s because we make intentional efforts to live out our marriage with unburdened hearts. An unburdened heart is a lighthearted heart. Why? Because it’s one that’s not weighed down by grudges. It’s challenging to feel lighthearted and at ease in a marriage, if we’re keeping tallies on each other. If you want a lighthearted marriage, too, listen in as we share three guiding principles that we’ve found helpful. 3 Ways to Have a Lighthearted Marriage: 1. Practice the 49 percent/51 percent policy 2. Serve with no strings attached 3. Have a common enemy Us Time Challenge: Actively look for an opportunity this week to give in on something small with your spouse. Put into practice our 49 percent/51 percent policy and see what happens. Team Us Resources: Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage FREE Team Us Study Guide Links Mentioned in This Episode: The Benefits of Laughter article from Psychology Today Connect with Ted and Ashleigh: Website | Instagram | Facebook Episode Image Credit: Getty/Cosmaa Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 08 Jun 2021 | What You Can Do to Brave Sorrow Together in Your Marriage | 00:24:32 | |
Sometimes we sit back and wonder how we made it through our weeping years. But here we are, still married, still friends, and still liking each other. It wasn’t easy to remain united when miscarriage, multiple job losses, debt, and a house that wouldn’t sell desperately fought to pull us apart. While an attitude of “us vs. the problem” helped, we realized we couldn’t stop with the idea of us against the world. We needed more. Today, we’re talking about how to walk together through the really hard situations, seasons, and losses that we experience as couples. We’re looking at what we can do to remain a strong team during them. So, listen in as we share three practical things you can do to better brave sorrow together in your marriage. 4 Ways to Brave Sorrow Together: 1. Refuse to play the blame game 2. Face defeat together 3. Allow freedom to grief differently from each other 4. Point each other back to God’s character *** Us Time Challenge: Make a list of the ways God has been faithful to you as a couple. Tape it to your fridge or bathroom mirror as a reminder of His goodness even in difficulty. *** Team Us Resources: Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage FREE Team Us Study Guide Links Mentioned in This Episode: Braving Sorrow Together: The Transformative Power of Faith and Community When Life Is Hard *** Connect with Ted and Ashleigh: Website | Instagram | Facebook Episode Image Credit: Getty/Rudzhan Nagiev Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 15 Jun 2021 | How You and Your Spouse Can Better Parent as a Team | 00:24:08 | |
We’ll tell you that having kids is well worth the effort. There’s nothing like it. We’ve found that God uses parenting to refine and change us in a way other things can’t. That said, parenting has been one of our most challenging team efforts yet. Sometimes the different upbringings and different personalities we’ve brought to our marriage complicate rather than contribute to and enrich our parenting. We’ve had to work hard not to allow these areas of difference to divide us. While we’re definitely not parenting experts, we’ve learned a few things along the way about how to parent together. So, listen in as we share three things you can do to better parent as a team. 3 Ways to Better Parent as a Team: 1. Appreciate each other’s perspectives 2. Learn from each other’s approaches 3. Actively support one another’s parenting choices *** Us Time Challenge: We know that we don’t want to use our words to tear each other down. The thing is, we can actually speak words of life. Think of some specific ways you can encourage your spouse as a parent, and build them up in the eyes of your children. *** Team Us Resources: Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage FREE Team Us Study Guide Connect with Ted and Ashleigh: Website | Instagram | Facebook Episode Image Credit: Getty/Oleksandra-Bezverkha Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 22 Jun 2021 | What a Friendship Inventory Is and Why Your Marriage Needs One | 00:24:21 | |
Today, we’re talking about how the friends we keep make a difference in our marriages. It’s not only important that as couples we have community, but also that we’re purposeful in whom we bring into our confidence. So, we’re going to share what we call a “friendship inventory” you can do to make sure you’re confiding in the right people. It’s also a helpful tool to determine whether you’re being this kind of friend to others. Plus, if you’re struggling to even have the right people in your life, we’ll share some ways you can seek out these kinds of friendships. Friendship Inventory Questions: 1.Does this friend esteem marriage? 2.Does this friend view the opposite sex with respect? 3.Does this friend build up my marriage and not just me? Ways to Develop Godly Friendships: 1.Join a church that values marriage 2.Get involved in that church 3.Become members of a small group Us Time Challenge Take the friendship inventory to see how you’re doing at being a friend who esteems marriage, respects the opposite sex, and builds up your friends’ marriages. Think about ways you can do better. *** Team Us Resources: Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage FREE Team Us Study Guide Connect with Ted and Ashleigh: Website | Instagram | Facebook Episode Image Credit: Getty/Nadya Ustyuzhantseva Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 29 Jun 2021 | Why Right Now Matters to the Long-term of Your Marriage | 00:18:50 | |
We all want to finish well as couples, right? We sure do! Well, it’s the daily decisions we make individually and together that influence how our marriages fare in the long run. Because of this, it’s important to be purposeful to live out the day-to-day in a way that positively affects the years to come. So how can we keep moving toward the finish line united? Listen in as we share why right now matters to the long-term of your marriage. You’ll hear how the choices you make today affect your relationship tomorrow, next year, and even a decade from now. 2 Ways to Help You Finish Well 1. Make today’s decisions with a long-term perspective 2. Have a realistic view of your own weaknesses Us Time Challenge Visit a cemetery this week. Walk slowly through it and read the epitaphs. Think about your marriage as you do. What do you want those closest to you to say about your marriage when it’s wrapped up? What can you do now to help make that legacy a reality? *** Team Us Resources: Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage FREE Team Us Study Guide Connect with Ted and Ashleigh: Website | Instagram | Facebook Episode Image Credit: Getty/Tanya St Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 08 Oct 2024 | How to Leave and Cleave in Marriage | 00:20:10 | |
We talk about how getting married requires us to realign our relational loyalties and priorities. We’ll share three practical ways we’ve learned to “leave and cleave” in marriage. We hope you will find them helpful, too. TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE Write down one specific thing you struggle with when it comes to leaving and cleaving. Share it with your spouse and see if they agree it’s an issue. Brainstorm together two or three ideas on how you can improve in this area. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) TEAM US RESOURCES
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| 23 Jul 2024 | 5 Habits to Improve Your Marriage | 00:26:20 | |
What relationship-building habits do you and your spouse have? Listen in as we share five practices that, if made a habit, can potentially improve your marriage. TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE Pick one of these practices to make a habit. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) TEAM US RESOURCES
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| 28 Feb 2023 | How Your Marriage Can Go the Distance with Todd and Brooke Tilghman | 00:26:42 | |
On this episode, we’re doing something a little different! Instead of hearing from us, you’ll listen in on a conversation we had with Todd and Brooke Tilghman. Todd is best known as the Season 18 winner of NBC’s The Voice, and what we really love about their story is that if it hadn’t been for Brooke, Todd would have never auditioned for the show. Talk about teamwork! Todd and Brooke are high school sweethearts who have been married for 24 years and are the parents of eight kids. They wrote a book called Every Little Win, and Todd recently released a new single called “Dig My Grave.” Join us as we talk with Todd and Brooke about practical ways your marriage can go the distance. Take the "Us Time" Challenge This week, look for small opportunities to spend time connecting with your spouse. Maybe it’s on a ride to the grocery store, taking a walk together in your neighborhood, or doing the dishes. More from Todd and Brooke Tilghman
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| 14 Mar 2023 | How to Vacation-Proof Your Marriage | 00:28:45 | |
Have you and your spouse ever been on a getaway together or a family vacation and it didn’t go so well? We can relate! Today we’ll share a few of our stories, list some reasons you might be experiencing conflict away from home, and give you five marriage survival tips to help you vacation-proof your marriage. Take the "Us Time" Challenge This week, look back at a previous vacation that maybe didn’t go so well. Talk and laugh about what you could have done differently. Focus on your own behavior and attitudes, not your spouse’s. Links Mentioned in This Episode
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| 23 May 2023 | 5 Ways to Stop Your Differences from Dividing You as a Couple | 00:23:16 | |
Have you ever looked at your spouse and asked, “What do we have in common?” Maybe there have been times when you’ve even felt like you have more differences than similarities. In marriage, there’s always the potential for our differences to eat away at our unity—especially if that’s what we focus on. Today, we’re sharing five practical ways you and your spouse can stop your differences from dividing you. TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE Identify one difference that’s been dividing you and your spouse lately. Take some time to think about what you can appreciate and respect about that difference. Then, tell your spouse—and be sure to keep it all positive! LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) TEAM US RESOURCES
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| 03 Dec 2024 | 3 Tools for Tackling Everyday Conflicts | 00:22:54 | |
How do you and your spouse tackle everyday conflicts? Today, we share three of our favorite tools for working through those smaller disagreements or disputes. TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE Pick one of the tools we shared to try this week when you face conflict with your spouse. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) TEAM US RESOURCES
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| 01 Aug 2023 | Why Being Right in Marriage Can Be Wrong | 00:23:48 | |
How often do you need to be right? And how do you respond when you’re not right, and your spouse is? We’re digging into all that today and discussing why being right in marriage can be wrong. Listen in as we chat about how we can help maintain the peace, not by hoping that our spouse, if ever asked, applaud us as always right. But instead, by actively practicing humility. TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE Identify if there are any little areas where you insist on being right. We all have them. Then, figure out how you can practice both/and in this area. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) TEAM US RESOURCES
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| 26 Nov 2024 | Work-Love Balance for Couples with Kyle and Ariel Tresch | 00:23:38 | |
Do you and your spouse struggle to move from work mode to romance mode? Kyle and Ariel Tresch join us to talk about work-love balance for couples. They share practical tips you can start using today. TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE Try one of Kyle and Ariel’s three suggestions for transitioning from work mode to romance mode. As a reminder, they are: Nostalgic transitions, treasure hunt, and mortality frame. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) CONNECT WITH KYLE AND ARIEL
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| 03 Sep 2024 | How to Dream Together as a Couple with Mike and Kate Battistelli | 00:24:05 | |
When was the last time you and your spouse took the time to dream together? In this episode, Mike and Kate Battistelli join us and share what it looks like to trust God with everything and bravely step into His dreams for us. You don’t want to miss this interview! TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE Talk about your dreams and goals as a couple. Is there a God Dare you need to answer together? LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) CONNECT WITH MIKE AND KATE BATTISTELLI
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| 17 Sep 2024 | Strategies for Safeguarding Your Marriage from Affairs | 00:22:46 | |
Among married couples, sometimes there’s this belief that “an affair could never happen to us!” As a result, safeguards are often not set in place. In this episode, we share four strategies we use to safeguard our marriage from affairs. Perhaps they’ll also be helpful to you. TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE Sit down and talk through what safeguards you have in place. If you don’t have any, establish and agree on some. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) TEAM US RESOURCES
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| 16 May 2023 | 3 Simple Ways to Feed Your Spouse More Praise | 00:23:33 | |
How often do you intentionally stop to praise your spouse? To recognize and affirm their character or actions? Many of us probably cringe at answering these questions because we know we could do better! If you struggle to feed your spouse praise regularly, this episode is for you. Listen in as we share some practical steps we all can take to criticize less and affirm and build up our spouse more. TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE Make it your goal to praise your spouse more this week! LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) TEAM US RESOURCES
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| 31 Jan 2023 | How to Team Up for a New Day, Week, Month, and Year | 00:22:28 | |
We’re about a month into the new year, and we’re back with brand-new episodes! Maybe your new year has started off strong. Or, like us, you’ve faced some challenges. Today, we’re talking about how you can team up not just for the new year, but for every minute, hour, day, week, and month of the year! Listen in as we share three practical ways you can walk in unity. We also talk about spiritual warfare in marriage, what that might look like, and share thoughts on how to navigate it hand-in-hand. Take the "Us Time" Challenge Pick one of today’s ways to team up and try it this week. Team Us Resources
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| 30 Jul 2024 | How to Team Up in All Seasons of Life with Phil and Jennifer Rothschild | 00:23:00 | |
We talk with author, speaker, Bible teacher, and podcaster Jennifer Rothschild and her husband Phil about how to team up in all seasons of life. TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE Find a couple you know who has been married for thirty years or more. Ask them what they’ve done to remain a team, and then put some of their advice into practice in your marriage. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) MORE FROM JENNIFER ROTHSCHILD
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| 12 Nov 2024 | 5 Ways to Face the Holidays Together | 00:24:46 | |
When it comes to the joy and the stress of the holidays, how do you and your spouse approach it? As a united team? Or do turkeys, tinsel, and extended family get-togethers tend to turn you against each other? If you aren’t sure how to face the holidays together, we share five ways you can navigate the season hand-in-hand rather than back-to-back. TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE Set expectations together for your holiday season. Determine what you want this holiday season to be like and then come up with some plans to accomplish that. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) TEAM US RESOURCES
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| 31 Dec 2024 | 4 Ways to Encourage Your Spouse's Aspirations and Goals | 00:17:13 | |
We all bring individual talents, abilities, and ambitions into marriage. On today’s episode, we share four ways to encourage and support your spouse in pursuing and accomplishing their personal aspirations and goals. 4 PRACTICAL WAYS TO ENCOURAGE YOUR SPOUSE'S ASPIRATIONS AND GOALS
TAKE THE “US TIME” CHALLENGE Think of one personal goal or aspiration you have for 2025. Share it with your spouse and give them ideas on how they can encourage and support you. Then, ask them what they aspire to and ask how you can encourage and support them. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) TEAM US RESOURCES
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| 02 Jul 2024 | How to Be a Couple of Influence | 00:25:52 | |
Did you know that you and your spouse are a couple of influence? It’s true! Even if you don’t have a platform, television show, or a large online following, you are daily influencing — for better or for worse — how those around you think about marriage. Today, we share three ways you can use your influence for good. TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE Think about a couple you know who influences you to see marriage in a positive light. What is it about what they do, say, and live that makes you view marriage well? How can you practice some of the same things in your relationship? LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) TEAM US RESOURCES
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| 27 Jan 2023 | Faith Over Fear | 00:24:35 | |
If you love listening to "Team Us," we want to introduce you to another LifeAudio podcast we think you'll enjoy: "Faith Over Fear."
Scripture assures us that God does not want us to live enslaved to fear, weighed down by stress, and overpowered by personal weakness. Christ promised us joy, peace, and inexpressible freedom. He also promised to give us the power to experience each of those supernatural gifts. In this special episode of Faith Over Fear, prolific speaker Max Lucado shares a time when, attempting to carry his ministry in his own strength, the burden became nearly crippling and how he found fresh hope and strength through the Holy Spirit.
If you like what you hear and want to continue listening to more episodes, just search "Faith Over Fear" on your favorite podcast app, or click on any of the links below! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-fear/id1500408829 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 16 Jul 2024 | How to Make Couple Friends | 00:27:18 | |
Do you and your spouse have couple friends? In this episode, we discuss why making them can sometimes be challenging, offer you some practical tips on how to find and connect with other married couples, and share three types of couple friends we all need. TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE Think about your couple friends. Do you have some? If so, schedule a time to go on a double date or hang out. If you don’t, come up with a strategy for making some. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) TEAM US RESOURCES
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| 01 Oct 2024 | 3 Ways to Stay Connected as You Parent | 00:25:49 | |
If you are parents or hope to be in the future, this episode is for you. We’re sharing three practical ways you can stay connected as a couple while you raise kids. TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE If you are currently parents, talk about what phase of parenting you are in and brainstorm ways you can stay connected. You can use the suggestions we’ve offered or come up with your own. If you don’t have kids yet, talk to friends with children and learn practical ways they stay connected while parenting. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) TEAM US RESOURCES
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| 08 Aug 2023 | How to Face Anxiety as a Team When It Impacts Your Marriage | 00:25:00 | |
We’ve all had situations or experiences where we’ve felt anxious. Maybe before a job interview, during a move or the house-buying process, or when faced with a daunting project or deadline. For some of us, though, anxiousness isn’t limited to a situation or experience. It can be a daily struggle. Listen in as we share our story and give you some practical suggestions on how you can support, encourage, and stay united when anxiety impacts marriage. TAKE THE "US TIME CHALLENGE" Talk to your spouse about a time when you felt anxious. What triggered it, and what did you need? How can you prepare to face anxiety as a team in the future. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) TEAM US RESOURCES
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| 07 Feb 2023 | How to Rescue a Valentine’s Day Gone Wrong | 00:17:03 | |
Have you ever had a Valentine’s Day go wrong? We have! During our first year as a married couple, we ended up fighting over what we now realize was just a big misunderstanding. We learned that how we respond to each other’s words and actions on Valentine’s Day and any day makes a difference in our relationship. Listen in as we share how that first Valentine’s Day went wrong and what we wish we’d known then that we know now. We also share three practical things you can do to rescue a day gone bad. Take the "Us Time" Challenge Use this week’s challenge to help you avoid even having a Valentine’s Day gone wrong. Take some time to sit down and share expectations for the day. Come up with a plan on how to celebrate that you are both happy with. Team Us Resources
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| 17 Dec 2024 | The Art of Venting: 3 Key Questions for Couples | 00:26:13 | |
Should you vent to your spouse? Today, we talk about what venting is and share three key questions to ask yourself before you dive into an emotionally-charged vent. 3 KEY QUESTIONS TO ASK
TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE If you find yourself ready to vent about something this week, pause first. Ask yourself these three questions and determine if you need to calm down before sharing. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
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| 04 Jun 2024 | The Best Marriage Advice We Ever Received | 00:22:09 | |
When you got married, you probably received a lot of advice. I know we did! Well, today, we’re talking about the best marriage advice we’ve ever received. We’ll also share with you some favorite words of wisdom our friends were given. TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE Talk with your spouse about the best marriage advice you received. Ask yourselves if you are regularly putting it into practice. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) TEAM US RESOURCES
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| 07 Mar 2023 | How to Have a Date-Night Conversation That’s Not About Work, Bills, Schedules, or Kids | 00:17:45 | |
What if every time you go out on a date with your spouse, all you talk about is work, bills, schedules, and — if you have them — kids? As vitally important as those things are to discuss, we chat about how you can have a date-night conversation that’s NOT about work, bills, schedules, or kids. Listen in as we share four steps you can put into practice. Take the "Us Time" Challenge Go on a date night and practice these steps. Make sure you and your spouse each pick out a conversation starter or two that you want to ask the other. Links Mentioned in This Episode
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| 28 May 2024 | Navigating Sickness as a Team with Jon and Brett Seidl | 00:25:16 | |
Did you recite traditional vows at your wedding? We did! One thing we promised was, “in sickness and in health.” But what does it look like to walk together as a team through sickness? Best-selling author Jon Seidl and his wife Brett—who is an award-winning interior designer—join us to talk about how they have been navigating debilitating health issues. It’s Part 2 of our interview with them. TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE When we’re going through hard stuff, there is a lot of opportunity for conflict, misunderstandings, and hurting one another. Talk about what forgiveness looks like in these situations. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) MORE FROM JON AND BRETT SEIDL
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| 11 Apr 2023 | Why Your Spouse Comes Before Your Kids | 00:21:49 | |
Parenting can be wonderful, but it is also demanding and exhausting. We have four kids—we get it! It can be easy to put our spouse and marriage on the back burner. But today, we’re encouraging you not to do that! Listen in as we share three practical reasons why your marriage relationship needs to take the highest priority after your relationship with God. (And know, this is a conversation full of grace for whatever parenting season you are in!) TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE Spend time together! If your schedule and current parenting stage don’t easily allow for a date, find time together at home. Sit on the couch or back porch and talk. Take a walk, or have a fun conversation while you drive. The point is not to put your relationship on the backburner! TEAM US RESOURCES
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| 04 Feb 2025 | No Pressure Valentine's Day: 4 Steps to Celebrate Love | 00:23:09 | |
Valentine's Day is often viewed and marketed as a holiday of grand gestures. But it doesn't have to be. Listen in as we share four steps to help you have a no-pressure Valentine's Day this year. TAKE THE “US TIME” CHALLENGE Discuss your expectations for Valentine's Day and develop a shared plan. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) TEAM US RESOURCES
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| 04 Apr 2023 | How to Grow Older and Love the Couple You Become | 00:23:37 | |
What kind of couple do you want to be 5, 10, or 20 years from now? We recently spent a week surrounded by couples who are older than us, and we asked ourselves this exact question. Listen in as we share our thoughts on how you can grow older together and love the couple you become. Take the "Us Time" Challenge Ask yourself: What kind of couple do we want to be in 5, 10, or even 20 years. Then come up with a game plan to start becoming that couple. Team Us Resources
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| 09 May 2023 | How Podcasting Can Strengthen Your Marriage | 00:19:03 | |
Do you remember the “Anyone can cook” catchphrase from the film Ratatouille? Well, we believe anyone can record a podcast—including you and your spouse. Listen in as we share some ways podcasting together has strengthened our marriage, and we think it can strengthen your relationship too. TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE Record a podcast together! It doesn’t have to be long, fancy, focused on marriage, or even distributed on iTunes. You can record it for family and friends and simply post it on your social media feed. And be sure to tag us when you do! LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) TEAM US RESOURCES
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| 24 Sep 2024 | How to Encourage Your Discouraged Spouse | 00:25:26 | |
We all feel discouraged sometimes. But what about when our spouse feels beaten down or weary? On this episode, we share some practical ways you can encourage your discouraged spouse. TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE Ask your spouse what most encourages them when they’re discouraged. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) TEAM US RESOURCES
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| 21 May 2024 | Navigating Mental Health as a Team with Jon and Brett Seidl | 00:27:54 | |
Has your marriage been impacted by mental health issues? If so, today’s episode is for you. Best-selling author Jon Seidl and his wife Brett—who is an award-winning interior designer—join us to talk about how they’ve navigated the valleys of anxiety and OCD as a team. It’s Part 1 of two episodes with them. Jon and Brett are open, vulnerable, and wise. You don’t want to miss this interview! TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE Take time to do a weekly check-in with your spouse. Ask if they are feeling any stress or anxiety, and pray together about it. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) MORE FROM JON AND BRETT SEIDL
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| 22 Oct 2024 | How to Navigate Grief Together | 00:21:30 | |
Are you and your spouse in a season of grief? When we face loss, sometimes it’s hard to walk through it hand-in-hand. We share two practical things we have done to navigate grief together over the years. TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE Think about how you grieve and consider how your spouse does. What are some ways you can better understand and respect the way your spouse experiences grief? LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) TEAM US RESOURCES
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| 21 Mar 2023 | What to Do When Your Spouse’s Personality Drives You Nuts | 00:23:07 | |
Have you ever thought, “My marriage would be a lot easier if my spouse had a personality more like mine”? If so, you’re not alone. We’ve all had moments where something about our spouse’s unique wiring annoys us. Listen in as we talk about what you can do in those moments when your spouse’s personality drives you nuts. Take the "Us Time" Challenge Pick one of the popular personality tests out there and take it with your spouse. Then talk about your results and share something positive about your spouse’s personality that now makes more sense to you. Team Us Resources
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| 14 Jan 2025 | Why "No Conflict Marriages" Don't Exist | 00:19:00 | |
What do you believe about conflict in marriage? There’s a popular marriage myth that says healthy marriages are conflict-free marriages, yet this couldn’t be further from the truth. Listen in as we debunk this myth and share why couples in healthy marriages do experience conflict. TAKE THE “US TIME” CHALLENGE Spend some time searching conflict styles. There are five primary ones (competing, collaborating, compromising, accommodating, and avoiding). Reflect on which ones you and your spouse best fit and have a conversation about them. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) TEAM US RESOURCES
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| 29 Oct 2024 | The 3 Key Things Found in Every Strong Marriage | 00:24:40 | |
What’s the secret to a strong marriage? Listen in as we talk about the importance of consistent follow through in three specific areas. TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE Pick one idea from each of the areas to put into practice this week. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) TEAM US RESOURCES
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| 14 Feb 2023 | What You Can Do to Ruin Your Marriage (We Don't Recommend It) | 00:18:50 | |
On this episode, we originally planned to share with you safeguards you can put in place to protect your marriage. But, as Ted says, that’s been done—a lot! So instead, we turn the topic on its head and discuss what you can do to ruin your marriage. Listen in as we share four things you might be doing to hurt your relationship. You’ll hear why each of these is destructive and why we definitely don’t recommend doing them! 4 Ways You Can Ruin Your Marriage {We Don’t Recommend Them}
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| 14 May 2024 | Why Staying a Team Takes Time... and Is Worth the Investment | 00:26:25 | |
Sometimes, we forget in marriage that staying a team takes time. As a result, we can find ourselves slowly drifting away from one another. However, research shows that couples who spend time together regularly and consistently are happier and have a better relationship. Listen in as we discuss why staying a team takes time … and is worth the investment. TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE Pull out the calendar and schedule a date this week. It doesn’t have to be super special, extra romantic, or even well-planned. Go on an evening walk, do your Costco shopping together, or maybe visit a local food truck. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) TEAM US RESOURCES
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| 21 Feb 2023 | What to Do When Communication Is Frustrating | 00:15:29 | |
Have you ever heard of the game “In So Many Words”? We play it to kick off this episode on communication. But while word games can be fun, sometimes communication in marriage is frustrating. We’ve all felt it! So, how do we navigate it? Listen in as we talk about communication killers that might be frustrating conversations. We also share three steps you can take when talking to your spouse is a challenge. Take the "Us Time" Challenge Google communication games for team-building. Pick one to play with your spouse. Links Mentioned in This Episode “5 Communication Killers and How to Avoid Them” (https://www.altaredmarriage.com/5-communication-killers-and-how-to-avoid-them/) Team Us Resources
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| 10 Sep 2024 | Fun Conversation Starters for Couples in a Rut | 00:31:40 | |
Do you ever run out of things to talk about with your spouse? After almost twenty-two years of marriage, we do! In this episode, we share some fun conversation starters we found online and model for you how to use them to connect with your spouse. CONVERSATION STARTERS WE ANSWER
TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE Ask each other the conversation starters we used or find additional ones online. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) TEAM US RESOURCES
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| 15 Oct 2024 | What You Remember in Marriage Matters | 00:25:31 | |
Does what you choose to remember about your spouse impact your marriage? Absolutely. In today’s episode, we share three reasons why what you remember in your marriage matters. TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE If you don’t already have your vows framed and hung in your house, do that this week. Read them regularly. As you do, remind yourself that what you remember about your spouse and your marriage matters. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) TEAM US RESOURCES
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| 20 Aug 2024 | Encouraging Military Couples with Mike and Carlie Kercheval | 00:28:44 | |
Are you or your spouse in the military? Or do you have friends or family members who are? If so, you don’t want to miss this episode. Mike and Carlie Kercheval join us. They’re trained Christian marriage counselors, certified marriage coaches and mentors, best-selling authors, and more. Mike and Carlie spent years of their marriage as a military couple. Listen in as they share encouragement for other military couples and offer ideas on how those not serving in the armed forces can support those who are. TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE Join Mike and Carlie's Free 5-Day Marriage Communication Challenge at marriagelegacyuniversity.com. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) MORE FROM MIKE AND CARLIE KERCHEVAL
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| 11 Jun 2024 | How to Have a Front-Seat Marriage with James and Arlene Pellicane | 00:23:39 | |
Has your marriage taken a backseat to your parenting? Today, we have author and speaker Arlene Pellicane and her husband James on the podcast. They share practical tips on how your marriage can take a front seat! TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE Connect daily this week by taking walks around the block. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) MORE FROM JAMES AND ARLENE PELLICANE
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| 19 Nov 2024 | Timeless Relationship Insights from Modern Musicals | 00:22:55 | |
As couples, we can look for insight into how to improve our marriages in a variety of places. In this episode, we’re turning to the modern musical. We share some timeless relationship insights we can take away from three of them. TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE Have a date night and watch or listen to one of these musicals and talk through some of the insights we’ve shared. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) TEAM US RESOURCES
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| 24 Dec 2024 | Reflecting on Christmas Past, Present, and Future as a Couple | 00:21:02 | |
We don't have to be Scrooges to benefit from reflecting on Christmas past, present, and future. In this episode, we talk about how looking back, living now, and planning ahead together can enrich our marriages. TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE If you’ve been married five years or more, practice nostalgia with your spouse. Ask each other about your favorite Christmas you’ve spent together and why it stands out to you. If you have been married less than five years, plan ahead on where you want to be relationally next Christmas. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) TEAM US RESOURCES
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| 05 Nov 2024 | From NPCs to Real Players: Why Engaging with Others as a Couple Matters | 00:28:20 | |
When you go out as a couple, do you and your spouse engage the people God puts in your path? Or are you so focused on yourselves that you miss out on impacting others and allowing others to affect you? Today, we share three reasons to engage others as a couple. TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE Look for opportunities to engage others the next time you’re out as a couple. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) TEAM US RESOURCES
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| 13 Aug 2024 | How to Make Your Marriage Fun Again | 00:24:48 | |
Do you and your spouse have fun together? As couples, sometimes we can get in a rut and feel like life — and marriage — are all work and no play. In this episode, we’re exploring how we can make marriage fun again. TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE If fun is lacking from your marriage, try one of our suggestions. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107)
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| 07 Jan 2025 | Why “Love Is All You Need” Falls Short | 00:14:21 | |
Have you heard that love is all you need to make a marriage work? This marriage myth couldn’t be further from the truth. Today, we debunk this myth and talk about how you need more than love if you want your marriage to go the distance. TAKE THE “US TIME” CHALLENGE Revisit your vows. Remind yourselves of what you promised when those “in love” feelings were at their newest and strongest. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) TEAM US RESOURCES
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| 01 Nov 2022 | How to Reconnect When Life Pulls You Apart (New Season Starts Today!) | 00:21:39 | |
It's taken us over a year to bring you season two of the Team Us podcast. But we’re finally back behind the mics, and we have a lot of good reasons why it’s taken us so long. Listen in as we share about our cross-country move, road-trip stops, house-building woes, and our impromptu lunch with Russians. We’re not just reconnecting with you, though. We’re also sharing practical ways you can reconnect with your spouse. The busyness of life often leaves us as couples feeling disconnected or like we’re growing apart. But it doesn’t have to be this way! Learn four ways you can reconnect when life pulls you apart. 4 Practical Steps to Help You Reconnect 1.Check in 2.Course correct 3.Date each other 4.Go back to the beginning Us Time Challenge: This week, go back to the beginning. Rediscover something you enjoyed doing together when you first got married, and make time for it. Team Us Resources • Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/) • FREE Team Us Study Guide (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/) Links Mentioned in This Episode • What You Can Learn from History’s Most Infamous Couple: https://bit.ly/3Nmpghf Connect with Ted and Ashleigh • Website (https://ashleighslater.com/) • Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ashleighslater_author/) • Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ashleighslaterauthor) Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 08 Nov 2022 | Why Date Night Matters and How to Make It Happen | 00:28:45 | |
We’ve gone on many fun dates in our twenty years of marriage! Listen in as we do a not-so-rapid-fire Q&A round sharing highlights from our top dates over the years. You’ll hear about our unplanned convertible ride through the desert, the time we flew kites in the park, our dinner date that included a lot of fake blood, and our evening in a castle. Even though we’ve made it a priority over the years to date each other, we know that in certain seasons of life, it can be challenging to make date night a reality. Sometimes as couples, we can even wonder, “What’s the point? We’re already married!” But date night isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity! Hear why we believe date night matters and learn creative and practical ways to make it a consistent reality in your marriage. 4 Practical Ways to Make Date Night a Reality: 1. Determine together that date night is a necessity 2. Be flexible on the when and how long of date night 3. Adjust expectations to fit your current season of life 4. Schedule weeknight dates to break up the monotony Us Time Challenge Plan a date for this week! Put it on the calendar and make it happen. If you’re not sure what to do or where to go, plan your date based on one of these categories we shared: • Dinner Date • Outdoor Date • Special Occasion Date • Event Date • Home Date Team Us Resources: • Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/) • FREE Team Us Study Guide (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/) Links Mentioned in This Episode: • “Better Decisions” message from Chad Moore at Sun Valley Community Church (https://www.sunvalleycc.com/sermons/in-everything-you-do/better-decisions) • 15 Fun Date Night Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank from Darlene Schacht (https://timewarpwife.com/20-date-night-ideas-dont-break-bank/) Connect with Ted and Ashleigh: • Website (https://ashleighslater.com/) • Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ashleighslater_author/) • Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ashleighslaterauthor) Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 15 Nov 2022 | Why a Boring Marriage Can Be a Good Marriage | 00:19:55 | |
We often look at each other and say, “We’re so glad we have a boring marriage.” You might think that sounds crazy—and maybe it does! After all, boring isn’t the adjective most of us want to describe our marriages. But we’re not talking about boring as many of us narrowly define the term: dull, uninteresting, tiresome. We’re putting a new spin on the word! Listen in as we share three things that characterize a boring marriage. You’ll also hear some practical ways you can have one. By the time we’re done, we hope you’ll see why boring marriages are underrated! 3 Characteristics of a Boring Marriage 1. It’s a drama-free zone 2. Commitment outweighs personal fulfillment 3. No power-couple status required 3 Ways to Have a Boring Marriage 1. Pick your “yeses” wisely 2. Pick your comparisons wisely 3. Pick your friends and advisors wisely Us Time Challenge Listen to Ben Rector’s song, “Crazy.” Plan an afternoon or evening together based on one of the “crazy” marriage moments he sings about. Team Us Resources • Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/) • FREE Team Us Study Guide (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/) Connect with Ted and Ashleigh • Website (https://ashleighslater.com/) • Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ashleighslater_author/) • Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ashleighslaterauthor) Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 22 Nov 2022 | Why Love Isn’t Enough to Keep You Together | 00:19:09 | |
Many couples believe that the intense romantic love that brings them together will keep them together long-term. And, while it’s true that these in-love emotions are exhilarating and worth savoring, you need more than feelings for your marriage to go the distance. It has to be based on more. Listen in as we talk about marital culture shock and how obligation isn’t a dirty word. We share how it’s a true-to-our-promise commitment that serves as the best foundation for a healthy marriage and give you three things to remember when you don’t feel “in love.” The 4 Stages of Marital Culture Shock 1. The Honeymoon Stage 2. The Frustration Stage 3. The Adjustment Stage 4. The Acceptance Stage 3 Things to Remember When You Don’t “Feel” In-Love 1. You won’t break if you bend. 2. Compatible couples have conflict. 3. Bad habits take time to break. Us Time Challenge Figure out an area you can bend in this week. Don’t share it with your spouse. Instead, put it into practice and see if your spouse notices. Team Us Resources • Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/) • FREE Team Us Study Guide (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/) Connect with Ted and Ashleigh • Website (https://ashleighslater.com/) • Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ashleighslater_author/) • Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ashleighslaterauthor) Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 29 Nov 2022 | How to Better Communicate as a Team | 00:19:34 | |
Some people might assume we’re some sort of communication experts because we both have master’s degrees in communication. But today we’re going to let you in on a not-so-secret truth. We aren’t. We studied communication because we knew we needed help. And, all these years later, we’re still learning. Join us as we share some tools, tips, and techniques we’ve discovered. Listen in as we talk about how putting them into practice has helped us better communicate like a team. Hopefully, they’ll do the same for you! 4 Steps to Better Communicating as a Team 1. Slow down. 2. Listen well. 3. Repeat often. 4. Respond rather than react. Us Time Challenge Practice the four steps to better communicating as a team. Pick a moment where you might normally rush through communication, and instead, slow down, listen well, repeat often, and respond rather than react. Team Us Resources • Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/) • FREE Team Us Study Guide (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/) Connect with Ted and Ashleigh • Website (https://ashleighslater.com/) • Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ashleighslater_author/) • Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ashleighslaterauthor) Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 06 Dec 2022 | How to Work Together to Resolve Disagreements | 00:28:16 | |
What do conflict, birthdays, Nehemiah, and buried issues have in common? We talk about them all in this episode! As we’ve said before, conflict in marriage is inevitable. And for us, disagreements have never been about whether or not we’ll have them, but how we deal with them when we do. Listen in as we talk about practical ways to work together as a team to resolve disagreements. We’ll share how you learn to face conflict as allies, agree not to bury issues, and commit to respond rather than react. 3 Ways to Work Together to Resolve Disagreements 1. Face discouragements as allies. 2. Agree not to bury issues. 3. Commit to respond, not react. Us Time Challenge Do a team-building activity together that has the potential to be frustrating at times. Maybe it’s an escape room or paddling a rowboat. Come up with something creative, fun, and relationship-strengthening! Team Us Resources • Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/) • FREE Team Us Study Guide (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/) Connect with Ted and Ashleigh • Website (https://ashleighslater.com/) • Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ashleighslater_author/) • Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ashleighslaterauthor) Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 13 Dec 2022 | Why Church Can Be Good for Your Marriage | 00:20:28 | |
If you ask us why church is good for our marriage, Ted will most likely quip, “I met my wife at church. That was good for my marriage.” Wit aside, though, we take being an active member of our local church seriously. In the two decades since we first met, we’ve been purposeful as a couple in making regular church attendance and active participation a consistent part of our lives, and it’s benefited our relationship in many ways. We believe church can be good for your marriage too. Listen in as we start by sharing why going to church matters. We’ll then give you five reasons church attendance and involvement can help you and your spouse grow closer. 5 Reasons Church Can Be Good for Your Marriage 1. It provides shared experiences. 2. It sparks conversation. 3. It provides opportunities to serve together. 4. It offers support and accountability. 5. It fosters spiritual unity. Us Time Challenge This week, go to church together — whether it’s mid-week, small group, or Sunday morning — and notice specific ways it brings you closer together. Team Us Resources • Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/) • FREE Team Us Study Guide (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/) Connect with Ted and Ashleigh • Website (https://ashleighslater.com/) • Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ashleighslater_author/) • Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ashleighslaterauthor) Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||