Naledit Caleb Nale

The climbing divorce rate leaves many of us, even those who believe marriage was created by God, to wonder if marriage really is a failed institution.

Marriage counselors Dave and Cheryl Belden believe, practice, and teach that marriage really does work! And not only does it work, it can be fun and life-giving! We bring up the tough stuff, from parenting to affairs, and the Beldens graciously share their wisdom and experience on facing it all, together, as a team. 

We hope this third and final episode of our relationship series was helpful and encouraging for you. If you would like to attend or learn more about the marriage class led by our guests, head to https://www.growyourmarriage.com. 

Thank you for listening and if you liked it, please share, subscribe and review! Hosts Caleb and Jasmine can be reached on Instagram @naleditpod and by email at naleditpod@gmail.com.

Fresno ranks 55th out of 933 metropolitan cities for most marriages-- putting us in the top 10%. Sadly, not everyone stays till death do us part, with many not making it though the stress and strain of COVID-19 and the Stay at Home Order. The U.S. divorce rate has gone up 34% when compared to last year and newlyweds, those married in 2019-2020, are no exception, making up nearly 1/3 of all divorces this year (legaltemplates.net). 

Our guests today, Ryan and Mattie Borman, were married in 2019 and still envision many more happy years to come. Hosts Caleb and Jasmine recently celebrated their 2 year anniversary, and while none of them are experts, reflecting on their first year of marriage uncovered a few elements in common that have worked well in adjusting to and enjoying married life-- as well as things they hope to continue to work on.  

We discuss having reasonable expectations, fighting well, treating each other as friends, challenges and blessings, responding to changes in your partner, and, of course, romance. 

This is a great episode for those thinking about marriage, newlyweds, and even mature marriages can have fun reflecting on those early years!

Thank you for listening and if you liked it, please share, subscribe and review! Hosts Caleb and Jasmine can be reached on Instagram @naleditpod and by email at naleditpod@gmail.com.



References: 

Gottman's Four Horsemen that Predict the End of a Relationship

A Love Letter Life and The Marriage Journal by Jeremy and Audrey Roloff

The Song of Solomon, A Study of Love, Sex, Marriage, and Romance: Study Guide 2nd Edition

by Tommy Nelson

Psychologist Meg Jay says that despite the many depictions of casual dating in our American culture, most of her clients in their late 20s, and especially those in their 30s, desire marriage or a life long partner. She worries that not enough of us know how to prepare for this and argues it significantly impacts one's happiness, more than college major, career choice or where you live. 

On the flip side, our guests Jeff and Ashlyn, two singles in their mid-twenties from Clovis, CA, were taught specific rules and steps to take on the path to marriage and experienced first hand this does not always work. The two share their insights and lessons learned from dating and from not dating. We talk about courtship, hook-up culture, dating apps, and how to do singleness well. It's honest, raw and relatable--whether you are currently single or not. 



Thank you for listening and if you liked it, please share, subscribe and review! Hosts Jasmine and Caleb can be reached on Instagram @naleditpod and naleditpod@gmail.com. 



Referenced articles and books:

The Space Between Courting and Hooking Up 

Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter And How To Make The Most Of Them Now by Meg Jay 

For Women Only: What You Need to Know About the Inner Lives of Men by Shaunti Feldhahn

If you live in California, it's hard NOT to hear about water, or rather the lack of it. Our houses our metered and our farmer's wells have been going dry. As it turns out, this is not the case for those in the Fresno Irrigation District, and for good reason. Providing a significant portion of the U.S.'s food and really the entire world's supply, we cannot grow food without water. So, how do we get it? And what is the best way to use it? Fresno Irrigation District's General Manager, Bill Stretch was kind enough to sit down with us and share all the details! 

We recorded this episode back in June and are excited to share this is the first of many to come in Season 2 of Naledit Podcast! You can find us on Instagram, @naleditpod, or email us at naleditpod@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you!

After a month break, Caleb and Jasmine are back to chat with Ed Ezaki, a retired pastor, CPA, and school board member from Kingsburg, CA. After 28 years of leading, guiding and serving in the Central Valley, his main message is clear: we build community and long lasting relationships by showing up for each other. His wisdom will inspire as we discuss the winding path to finding a career, science and religion, race and Christianity, how and why a church grows and sitting next to people you disagree with. 

Thank you for listening and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram @naleditpod or by email naleditpod@gmail.com!

Disease, unemployment, racial tension, isolation and an upcoming election--2020 has been relentless. We thought we could all use a break so in this episode, Caleb and Jasmine keep it light with silly controversial issues (like, which Hemsworth brother is hottest), classic Would You Rather questions and recast the film Wizard of Oz. 

We believe it is important to stay informed and do your research but we also know laughter is key for health and happiness. We hope this sparks new, fun conversations with your loved ones and encourage you to take care of yourself and check in with others. Let us know how your week goes on Instagram, @naleditpod, or by emailing us at naleditpod@gmail.com!