Marriage on Purpose Christin and Jaren Risselman

Today we get into some fun, holiday hot takes! We also have two, special guest appearances... the Risselman kids! We laugh a lot, we debate and we get into the true meaning of the Holiday season. Join us as you're wrapping last minute gifts or finishing up your Christmas shopping! Happy Holidays!

Today we have a talk about what it means to take a "middle ground" approach to life. We talk about finding balance between too extremes and how this can relate to our marriages and our parenting. We then get into some practical tips on how to do both, parenting and marriage, well. (At the same time.) We firmly believe these two things do not have to be at odds with each other. How can we combine them and work at them both simultaneously?

Today's episode we dive into the idea of "heart checks" or "weekly check-ins", why they are important and tips to structure them. We even demonstrate a check-in in the beginning of the episode to give you a glimpse into what they can look like!

We are wrapping up our mini-series today by talking all about our priorities. The way we spend our time can tell us a lot about our priorities. What do we do when we are divided on finances, parenting, sex, work/life balance, time with friends, hobbies or extended family? Division can happen when we disagree on how to prioritize these different areas of our life. Today we are going to discuss how to become a unified front and get on the same page with some of the biggest challenges in marriage.

Today we take a deeper look at boundaries! Most people don't see boundaries as a spiritual topic, but we are taking a look at where we see boundaries in scripture. We get into how to figure out when to say yes and when to say no. We talk about when we may have a boundary problem with our family and also talk about practical ways to set them. Everything we discuss can be found in the book: Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend
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Boundaries Book: Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life: Cloud, Henry, Townsend, John: 0025986247454: Amazon.com: Books

Today we are starting our very first mini-series on becoming a family unit. We break down Genesis 2:24 and what it means to truly cleave to your spouse. When it comes to becoming a unified family, leaving and cleaving is truly the first step. It is the foundation. We give practical tips on what this might look like and why it is important.
Send your listener questions to: marriageonpurposepodcast@gmail.com