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Aaron & Jenna Zint
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Aaron and Jenna have been married for over a decade and love talking to people about their relationships, the messiness, the struggle and the victories in all of it. If you're married or planning on it, you can expect 1) Tools for the growth of your marriage and you personally 2) Hope for a healthy marriage no matter what you've experienced up to this point 3) Laughter and comfort when you say, "That's totally us!" and "We've been there!" If you've enjoyed our podcasts, would you consider financially supporting the show?We set-up a secure way for you to do that. This helps the Zints to continue to be able to prioritize making content for you! We appreciate it so much!http://patreon.com/TheHabitLab

  1. 1d ago

    Generosity: The Marriage Value We’ve Been Rethinking

    After studying generosity together, we started taking a closer look at our own relationship with money, possessions, and giving—and noticed a few things we didn’t expect. In this episode, we talk honestly about greed in a hyper-consumeristic world, the ways we’re each still growing, and how even something as good as “being a good steward” can sometimes become a reason to hold too tightly to what we have. This isn’t a polished lesson on generosity—it’s a conversation about what we’re noticing, confronting, and rethinking as we try to make generosity a deeper value in our lives and marriage. Click to join the interest list for Jenna's wives course Click here for the interest list Support the show ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GRAB Jenna's Summer Course Here  >>> Become a sponsor of our shows This helps Jenna & Aaron to continue to be able to prioritize making content for you! We appreciate it so much. Simply click on this link & you'll support both of the Zints' podcasts!! patreon.com/TheHabitLab Check out our website ZintSquad.com for coaching individual and couple's coaching appointments, Online Small Groups, Aaron's book, Jenna's Habit Lab Mastery Course and more.  Please review, subscribe and share your favorite episodes with a friend! Links: Online Small Group - Porn Recovery CourseCouples Coaching, Habit Coaching, Porn Recovery Coaching, Emotional & Relational Health CoachingBook: Numb to Known: The Surprising Path Away From Porn

  2. Aug 5

    The Nerdy Path to Connection

    Most married couples want to feel connected—they're just exhausted. So connection often ends up looking like quietly watching TV together,  tackling hard conversations about conflict or pain,  or squeezing in the occasional date night (... if time, money, and childcare all cooperate.) But what if there's another path? In this episode, we talk about one of our fav connecting rhythms as a couple: learning together.  A short book.  A Bible study.  A topic we're curious about.  It's low stakes, doesn't require someone to be "the problem," and gives us something new to explore together. We've found that learning introduces fresh ideas, reveals sides of each other we hadn't seen before, and creates meaningful conversations that aren't built around stress, logistics, or conflict. Especially after years of marriage, it can feel like you've already heard all of your spouse's stories. Learning together creates new ones. If you're looking for a practical, inexpensive, and surprisingly connecting rhythm beyond date nights and difficult conversations, this episode is for you. Click here for the study on Generosity we mentioned.  Click to join the interest list for Jenna's wives course Support the show ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GRAB Jenna's Summer Course Here  >>> Become a sponsor of our shows This helps Jenna & Aaron to continue to be able to prioritize making content for you! We appreciate it so much. Simply click on this link & you'll support both of the Zints' podcasts!! patreon.com/TheHabitLab Check out our website ZintSquad.com for coaching individual and couple's coaching appointments, Online Small Groups, Aaron's book, Jenna's Habit Lab Mastery Course and more.  Please review, subscribe and share your favorite episodes with a friend! Links: Online Small Group - Porn Recovery CourseCouples Coaching, Habit Coaching, Porn Recovery Coaching, Emotional & Relational Health CoachingBook: Numb to Known: The Surprising Path Away From Porn

  3. May 25

    User Error of Hope- if "have hope" feels like a chore

    What do you do when you’re losing hope in your marriage/a relationship? Not because you don’t love your spouse.  Not because you’re giving up.  But because the same painful patterns keep repeating, and you’re exhausted waiting for change. In this episode, we talk about why many of us misunderstand biblical hope, especially in relationships. We often treat hope like optimism, instant relief, or confidence our spouse will finally change. But what if hope was never meant to work that way? We explore why hope is not a feeling you wait for, but a perspective you cultivate, how to stay anchored when change feels slow, and why remembering God’s faithfulness matters in seasons of recurring pain. Because hope doesn’t always change your circumstances immediately, but it does change how you endure while waiting :)  Two Youtube Video Jenna refrenced about Hope:  #1 Video for "Remembering"  #2 Video for "Remembering" Click to join the interest list for Jenna's wives course Click here for the interest list Support the show ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GRAB Jenna's Summer Course Here  >>> Become a sponsor of our shows This helps Jenna & Aaron to continue to be able to prioritize making content for you! We appreciate it so much. Simply click on this link & you'll support both of the Zints' podcasts!! patreon.com/TheHabitLab Check out our website ZintSquad.com for coaching individual and couple's coaching appointments, Online Small Groups, Aaron's book, Jenna's Habit Lab Mastery Course and more.  Please review, subscribe and share your favorite episodes with a friend! Links: Online Small Group - Porn Recovery CourseCouples Coaching, Habit Coaching, Porn Recovery Coaching, Emotional & Relational Health CoachingBook: Numb to Known: The Surprising Path Away From Porn

  4. May 7

    Never Enough: how your inner critic PRETENDS to be your coach

    Most people think the “never enough” voice in their head is the thing keeping them motivated. The voice that says: You should be doing more.You’re behind.You’re wasting time.You should be further along by now.But here’s the plot twist: that voice isn’t unique to you. Almost everyone hears it. The difference is not who hears it. The difference is who builds their life around it. The question is whether you’ve mistaken it for wisdom. In this episode, we unpack the sneaky way self-contempt disguises itself as responsibility, ambition, discipline, or drive. We talk about why so many people accidentally partner with an inner critic they think is helping them succeed—while constantly moving the finish line and dismissing their growth. We also explore: • why high-capacity people are especially vulnerable to this mindset • the difference between healthy conviction and chronic internal criticism • how the “never enough” voice fuels burnout, shame, comparison, and hopelessness • why progress becomes invisible when contempt is your measuring stick • how curiosity creates transformation more effectively than self-hatred ever will Click to join the interest list for Jenna's wives course Click here for the interest list Support the show ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GRAB Jenna's Summer Course Here  >>> Become a sponsor of our shows This helps Jenna & Aaron to continue to be able to prioritize making content for you! We appreciate it so much. Simply click on this link & you'll support both of the Zints' podcasts!! patreon.com/TheHabitLab Check out our website ZintSquad.com for coaching individual and couple's coaching appointments, Online Small Groups, Aaron's book, Jenna's Habit Lab Mastery Course and more.  Please review, subscribe and share your favorite episodes with a friend! Links: Online Small Group - Porn Recovery CourseCouples Coaching, Habit Coaching, Porn Recovery Coaching, Emotional & Relational Health CoachingBook: Numb to Known: The Surprising Path Away From Porn

  5. Apr 13

    When you're emotionally raw, don't crowdsource your worth....

    Emotionally raw seasons can heighten everything—especially the desire to feel seen, known, and secure. In this episode, we talk about what it looks like to build a preventative habit of anchoring your identity in God first, rather than turning to others to define your worth in vulnerable moments. Over time, you begin to realize that where you go for reassurance in hard seasons shapes not only your peace, but your relationships. This conversation is about learning to navigate those seasons with more stability, more clarity, and less unnecessary mess along the way. Click to join the interest list for Jenna's wives course Click here for the interest list Support the show ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GRAB Jenna's Summer Course Here  >>> Become a sponsor of our shows This helps Jenna & Aaron to continue to be able to prioritize making content for you! We appreciate it so much. Simply click on this link & you'll support both of the Zints' podcasts!! patreon.com/TheHabitLab Check out our website ZintSquad.com for coaching individual and couple's coaching appointments, Online Small Groups, Aaron's book, Jenna's Habit Lab Mastery Course and more.  Please review, subscribe and share your favorite episodes with a friend! Links: Online Small Group - Porn Recovery CourseCouples Coaching, Habit Coaching, Porn Recovery Coaching, Emotional & Relational Health CoachingBook: Numb to Known: The Surprising Path Away From Porn

  6. Apr 3

    Don't ask triggered people BIG questions

    Ever ask gradually big relationship question in the middle of an argument… and then regretted the answer? In this episode, we break down a common (but damaging) pattern: asking life-defining questions when someone is emotionally triggered. What it often looks like 👇 • “Why didn’t you invite me?” → “Do you have more fun with them?” → “So you don’t have fun with me?” → “Do you even enjoy being around me?” →“Do you even like me?” → “Are you happier without me?” → “Is something wrong with us?” → “Do you even want this relationship?” 😬 See how fast it escalates? We unpack: • Why triggered brains give exaggerated, painful answers • The “staircase” of escalation most couples fall into • The difference between curiosity vs. panic-driven questioning • What’s actually happening in your brain (emotional flooding + amygdala hijack) • Why you’re not “getting clarity”… you’re digging for pain And most importantly— the simple habit that protects your relationship: 👉 Don’t ask big questions when someone is triggered. If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation more hurt than helped, this episode will give you a better path: pause → regulate → return to clarity. Click to join the interest list for Jenna's wives course Support the show ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GRAB Jenna's Summer Course Here  >>> Become a sponsor of our shows This helps Jenna & Aaron to continue to be able to prioritize making content for you! We appreciate it so much. Simply click on this link & you'll support both of the Zints' podcasts!! patreon.com/TheHabitLab Check out our website ZintSquad.com for coaching individual and couple's coaching appointments, Online Small Groups, Aaron's book, Jenna's Habit Lab Mastery Course and more.  Please review, subscribe and share your favorite episodes with a friend! Links: Online Small Group - Porn Recovery CourseCouples Coaching, Habit Coaching, Porn Recovery Coaching, Emotional & Relational Health CoachingBook: Numb to Known: The Surprising Path Away From Porn

  7. Mar 17

    How calls with your spouse go sideways (& how to fix it)

    Phone calls with your spouse should be simple… so why do they so often go sideways? In this episode, we unpack the subtle dynamics that quietly derail connection: • unspoken expectations • not checking if the other person even has capacity • unclear intentions (are we connecting or handling logistics?) • hoping for something deeper… without saying it ...and the hurt that builds when your spouse can’t show up the way you needed—especially in the middle of a workday What starts as a quick call can quickly spiral into misunderstanding, frustration, or even conflict that leaks into the rest of your day. The good news? Most of this is preventable. We walk you through a simple 3-step framework to help you: • set clear expectations • honor each other’s capacity • and actually get what you need out of the conversation So your phone calls stop feeling like landmines… and start becoming small, consistent moments of connection (or pure logistics exchange) again. Click to join the interest list for Jenna's wives course Click here for the interest list Support the show ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GRAB Jenna's Summer Course Here  >>> Become a sponsor of our shows This helps Jenna & Aaron to continue to be able to prioritize making content for you! We appreciate it so much. Simply click on this link & you'll support both of the Zints' podcasts!! patreon.com/TheHabitLab Check out our website ZintSquad.com for coaching individual and couple's coaching appointments, Online Small Groups, Aaron's book, Jenna's Habit Lab Mastery Course and more.  Please review, subscribe and share your favorite episodes with a friend! Links: Online Small Group - Porn Recovery CourseCouples Coaching, Habit Coaching, Porn Recovery Coaching, Emotional & Relational Health CoachingBook: Numb to Known: The Surprising Path Away From Porn

  8. Feb 26

    Stop Calling Strategies “Needs”

    In this episode, we unpack one of the most practical distinctions we teach: the difference between a need and a strategy. A need is a relational longing: connection, safety, being seen, being prioritized. A strategy is your idea of how that need should get met: date night, quicker texts, no phones at night, doing the dishes before sitting down. The problem is, most of us accidentally disguise strategies as needs… and that’s where control sneaks in. We talk about why that feels so painful (for both people), how “requests” turn into “demands” when there’s punishment attached, and why collaboration creates way more buy-in than prescriptions ever will. We'll talk about how to peel back the strategy to name the real need underneath, so you can fight less about the method and connect more around the longing. Click to join the interest list for Jenna's wives course Click here for the interest list Support the show ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GRAB Jenna's Summer Course Here  >>> Become a sponsor of our shows This helps Jenna & Aaron to continue to be able to prioritize making content for you! We appreciate it so much. Simply click on this link & you'll support both of the Zints' podcasts!! patreon.com/TheHabitLab Check out our website ZintSquad.com for coaching individual and couple's coaching appointments, Online Small Groups, Aaron's book, Jenna's Habit Lab Mastery Course and more.  Please review, subscribe and share your favorite episodes with a friend! Links: Online Small Group - Porn Recovery CourseCouples Coaching, Habit Coaching, Porn Recovery Coaching, Emotional & Relational Health CoachingBook: Numb to Known: The Surprising Path Away From Porn

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Aaron and Jenna have been married for over a decade and love talking to people about their relationships, the messiness, the struggle and the victories in all of it. If you're married or planning on it, you can expect 1) Tools for the growth of your marriage and you personally 2) Hope for a healthy marriage no matter what you've experienced up to this point 3) Laughter and comfort when you say, "That's totally us!" and "We've been there!" If you've enjoyed our podcasts, would you consider financially supporting the show?We set-up a secure way for you to do that. This helps the Zints to continue to be able to prioritize making content for you! We appreciate it so much!http://patreon.com/TheHabitLab

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  • Creator
    Aaron & Jenna Zint
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    141
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Marriage Lab
  • Show Website
    Marriage Lab

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