Raising Marriage Podcast Kirsten Hatcher

Did you begin your weekly business meeting we discussed in Episode 42? Now lets add some more substance and a way for you and your partner to check in with one another on a deeper level. 
In this episode, Kirsten shares questions you can use in a weekly meeting to emotionally check in with your partner. John shares what he loves about the questions and how he sees it have a positive imapact on the relationship week in and week out. 
For eas reference of the questions:
What went well in our relationship this week? What went poorly this week? What is something I did this week that made you feel loved? How could I help you more on a regular basis? What is something I can do regularly to make you feel loved and appreciated?  

Join us, Kirsten and John as we open up about our family’s tough two-year journey.  We faced challenge after challenge when our family hit this crisis, but we faced it together. 
Our latest podcast episode is about how the years we spent building a strong marriage got us through this difficult time.  We worked together to parent through a season of emotional, behavioral and ultimately medical challenges.  
In our chat, we share the story behind it all and how reflecting on this helped further shape Kirsten’s perspective on marriage counseling.  Parental unity is crucial for a child's well-being. 
We invite you to join our open conversation in hopes that it’s helpful to you in your family’s journey.
 
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Is it really the dishes you're arguing about?
Most likely it's something deeper.  Even though it's more uncomfortable to go deeper, you should!
Listen in as we explore the subtle art of conflict resolution within relationships.  Sometimes the best strategy is beyond practical solutions. John and Kirsten get into the importance of understanding each other before jumping into problem solving mode.

Is your family's schedule a jigsaw puzzle, but no one knows where all the pieces are?
That's where we were too, until we started having weekly family business meetings. In this episode, we share how this simple strategy has helped us run the week.  Plus, there's a bigger benefit that these little meetings set the stage for (more on that in a future episode). In this episode we share the benefits of having a weekly business meeting as well as tips to help you start your own.

Welcome back to Raising Marriage! After a hiatus, hosts Kirsten and John are excited to return with new episodes to help couples connect in their marriage.
In this episode, Kirsten shares updates on what's been happening since the last recording. The Hatchers faced some big family challenges during the break, but everyone is healthy and doing well.
Moving forward, Raising Marriage will return to regular episodes, sharing strategies and tips for building and maintaining a strong marriage while raising a family. 
Connect with Kirsten on Instagram @RaisingMarriage. 
Stay tuned and keep growing!

Date 3 brings on the top of Sex & Intimacy. John and Kirsten go over the importance of talking about sex in your marriage while following along with the Gottman Relationship book 8 Dates.