The WinShape Marriage Podcast

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Let’s talk all things marriage! Each week, cohosts Marlee Arnold and Rob Philo will chat with marriage and family experts and tackle the big questions and everyday challenges couples face in marriage, all anchored in biblical truth and research. The WinShape Marriage Podcast dives deep into common marriage topics like communication, conflict management, family dynamics, intimacy, and so much more, helping you uncover tips and strategies to start using now to have a stronger, more fulfilling marriage. Strengthen your marriage by experiencing the joy and fun God intended for it. Subscribe to The WinShape Marriage Podcast, and be on the lookout for new episodes dropping weekly.

  1. 6D AGO

    A Marriage Story: The Sharpes

    We’re deep into season three of The WinShape Marriage Podcast, sharing our third marriage story today. Tommy and Shonda Sharpe, a WinShape Marriage Host Couple, join Marlee Arnold for this impactful episode. First, they share a bit about their personal testimonies and relationships with Jesus—how He has met each of them in their own faith journeys. Then, they talk through how they met one another, what they have experienced in their marriage thus far, and how the Lord continues to meet with them presently as they walk hand in hand together. We pray that you’ll be blessed by this conversation. Note: This conversation is focused on God’s redemptive power and building a healthy, thriving marriage. If you are experiencing abuse in your marriage, or someone you know is, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline. If you struggle with thoughts of suicide or self-harm, help and hope are available to you; please reach out to the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    53 min

  2. FEB 11

    Answering Your Marriage Questions: 2026

    We haven’t done an official, generic Q&A since season one of The WinShape Marriage Podcast. So, we’re bringing it back today! There’s not a specific category or theme for today’s questions—just a little bit of everything—asked directly by you guys. We answer questions like, “How do we develop hobbies we would like to do together?”; “How do you overcome preconceived notions based on marriage examples you grew up with?”; “My spouse and I both want children, but people make it sound impossible and not worth it. Thoughts?”. If you’d like to hear thoughts from two people with two backgrounds but both with experience in marriage and family counseling, tune into today’s episode as they answer your marriage questions. ---------- Time Stamps: (:25) Genee Francis’ and Jeremy Marshall’s backgrounds (3:20) How do we prioritize time together while both of us have high stress, high time-consuming jobs? (7:26) I struggle to have more of myself to give at the end of the workday. What do you recommend for making sure I still have room for my spouse? (11:13) How do we play together when we like different things? (14:55) How do we seek out or develop hobbies that we would like to do together? (18:00) How do you overcome preconceived notions based on marriage examples you grew up with? (20:04) How does having divorced parents affect the health and expectation of my marriage? (21:55) I've heard from so many couples how hard parenting is. My spouse and I both want children, but people make it sound impossible and not worth it. Thoughts? (29:25) What are your tips for a newly married couple who is expecting a baby sooner than they thought they would be? They have a fear of losing connection. (33:59) Once children arrive, how do we stay connected to each other? (39:26) How do we keep family opinions from influencing decisions together? (45:05) My traditional Christian parents believe I should be submissive in my marriage rather than have an equal partnership. Am I wrong to disagree? (49:38) When is it OK to go to marriage counseling? And what do you do if your spouse isn’t on the same page about getting help? ---------- Links: “20 Good Games To Play With Your Spouse” blog https://marriage.winshape.org/resource/20-good-games-to-play-with-your-spouse/ “Are We Ready for a Baby? 10 Questions To Ask Yourselves First” blog https://marriage.winshape.org/resource/are-we-ready-for-a-baby/ “How To Find a Marriage Counselor” blog https://marriage.winshape.org/resource/how-to-find-a-marriage-counselor/ WinShape Marriage Website https://marriage.winshape.org/ WinShape Marriage Instagram https://www.instagram.com/winshapemarriage/ ---------- Relevant Episodes: Making Your Marriage Fun Again! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjZQkSDz3UA&t=886s The SECRET Ingredient To Staying Connected in Marriage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdK9Mm-Qo4o&t=419s How To Keep Your In-Laws From Becoming Out-Laws https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWSQcTmMYD0&t=1158s Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    57 min

  3. FEB 4

    Practical Tips for Parents Who Want Their Kids To Know and Love Jesus

    You’re on a marriage journey with your spouse, but for many of you, you’re also on a parenting journey. It’s one thing to keep God at the center of your marriage, but it can be another thing to disciple your children alongside your spouse. How do you journey along this life-giving, but often challenging, endeavor? On today’s episode of the WinShape Marriage Podcast, Marlee Arnold is joined by Amy Lowe, who brings her personal experience as a wife of almost 20 years and a mom to two teenagers. However, she also has professional expertise in this topic to boot since Amy oversees WinShape Camps for Girls and WinShape Camps for Families. She shares openly from her experience about how her and her husband practically disciple their children, make God a natural part of their family rhythms, and balance this endeavor with the role of the church and other resources like camp. If you’re a parent who desires for your kids to know and love Jesus, you’ll thoroughly enjoy this conversation. ---------- Time Stamps: (:56) Amy Lowe’s background (3:35) By definition, what does it mean to disciple your children? (5:40) What are some practical and tangible examples of how you disciple your children? (9:46) How do you and your spouse get on the same team/remain on the same team in this discipleship endeavor (13:12) How do you talk to your kids about God (16:07) How you have made God a natural part of your conversations and rhythms in your family (21:04) Any advice for parents in this discipleship endeavor who came to know the Lord as adults or grew up in homes where God was sequestered to Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings (26:10) How do you balance what you’re doing in your home (discipling your children) versus what is being “outsourced” (31:07) How do you pray with your kids (33:49) What is the biggest prayer you find yourself praying for your kids (35:36) One key takeaway from this conversation ---------- Links: “The Jesus Storybook Bible” https://www.sallylloyd-jones.com/books/jesus-storybook-bible/ “How To Involve Kids in Prayer” blog https://marriage.winshape.org/resource/how-to-involve-kids-in-prayer/ “How To Explain God to a Child” blog https://marriage.winshape.org/resource/how-to-explain-god-to-a-child/ “Seven Simple Prayers To Pray for Your Spouse and Kids” blog https://marriage.winshape.org/resource/seven-simple-prayers-to-pray-for-your-spouse-and-kids/ “Prayers for Adult Children” blog https://marriage.winshape.org/resource/prayers-for-adult-children/ WinShape Camps Website https://camps.winshape.org/ WinShape Camps for Families https://camps.winshape.org/family-camps/ Carpool Conversations Podcast https://camps.winshape.org/carpool-conversations/ WinShape Marriage Website https://marriage.winshape.org/ WinShape Marriage Instagram https://www.instagram.com/winshapemarriage/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    39 min

  4. JAN 28

    Answering Your Questions About Faith in Marriage

    Is “spiritual leader” in the Bible? What does spiritual leadership look like practically? What are some ways we can cultivate a relationship with God in our marriage? We’re going strong with our Q&A episodes—answering your questions! We want to talk about what you are asking about, so on today’s episode of The WinShape Marriage Podcast we unpack several questions related to faith in marriage with Jeremy Marshall, a favorite guest of y’all from last season. We talk through some of the “stickier” questions like understanding the terminology “spiritual leader,” providing insight into navigating seasons where you and your spouse aren’t on the same page in your faith walk, and really cultivating spiritual connectedness and intimacy in your marriage beyond the obvious—attending church and joining a small group. It’s a wonderful conversation that we pray blesses you and your marriage! ---------- Time Stamps: (:50) Jeremy Marshall’s background (2:12) Is “spiritual leader” in the Bible? (5:43) What does spiritual leadership look like practically? (11:50) How do you grapple through seasons where you and your spouse are in different places in your faith walk? (15:10) For wives who want their husband to be more of a spiritual leader, what can they do? (19:49) How to have connected spiritual life when you and your spouse both experience God differently (26:15) What are some ways we can cultivate a relationship with God in our marriage? (29:14) What should I be looking for in a good friend? (31:22) How to best pray or read the Bible together and separately in marriage (35:36) One key takeaway from this conversation ---------- Links: “Seven Simple Prayers To Pray for Your Spouse and Kids” blog https://marriage.winshape.org/resource/seven-simple-prayers-to-pray-for-your-spouse-and-kids/ WinShape Marriage Website https://marriage.winshape.org/ WinShape Marriage Instagram https://www.instagram.com/winshapemarriage/ ---------- Relevant Episodes: Is It OK To Connect With God Differently Than My Spouse? | Gary Thomas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cinDyLNmFl0 Growing Your Relationship With God and Your Spouse in 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcfI9tHeTh8&t=1401s What Does Spiritual Leadership Mean, Anyway? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7g0T2-8izo&t=57s Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    37 min

  5. JAN 21

    What Does Healthy Conflict Look Like? | Eric Wooten

    How do you bring up sensitive topics? How can you make each other still feel loved in conflict? How do you resolve conflict quickly? We pulled together a list of questions related to conflict in marriage, asked directly by you guys, and we’re going to tackle them on today’s episode of The WinShape Marriage Podcast. Eric Wooten, author, speaker, and cofounder of Altared Marriage, joins Rob Philo to address a slew of conflict-related questions, providing thoughtful responses and easy-to-implement strategies for your own marriage. For example, he shares this insight—validation is not a complete endorsement of your spouse’s perspective. Do you agree? Tune into today’s conversation to find out! ---------- Time Stamps: (:45) Eric Wooten’s background (2:04) My spouse doesn’t always communicate their feelings and can hold things back. How do I respectfully ask them to share their feelings in an argument? (5:50) How can you tell the difference between a spouse that wants to help you become a better version of yourself versus one that tries to fix you? (8:32) How do you bring up sensitive topics without them blowing up into a whole thing? (11:03) What are your thoughts on addressing multiple issues at once in conflict? (17:09) How can you make each other still feel loved in conflict? (20:05) What’s the best way to start a conversation that you both know you need to have but neither wants to initiate? (22:41) What does healthy conflict look like? (28:15) When having conflict triggered by tones and quick reactions, how do you avoid responding impulsively? (32:18) How do you resolve conflict quickly? (34:28) How do you resolve a conflict that you both can’t come to an agreement on? (41:08) One key takeaway from this conversation ---------- Links: Altared Marriage https://www.altaredmarriage.com/ Valentine’s Day Getaway WinShape Marriage Retreat Feb. 13 – 15, 2026 https://marriage.winshape.org/retreat/valentines-day-getaway-february-2026/ Courageous Communication Marriage Retreat Oct. 30 – Nov. 1, 2026 https://marriage.winshape.org/retreat/courageous-communication-october-2026/ Courageous Communication Marriage Retreat Dec. 11 – 13, 2026 https://marriage.winshape.org/retreat/courageous-communication-december-2026/ “Conflict Resolution Strategies” blog https://marriage.winshape.org/resource/conflict-resolution-strategies/ “How To Stop Arguing With Your Spouse” blog https://marriage.winshape.org/resource/how-to-stop-arguing-with-your-spouse/  “Is It OK To Agree To Disagree With Your Spouse?” blog https://marriage.winshape.org/resource/is-it-ok-to-agree-to-disagree-with-my-spouse/  “Four Steps To Repairing Conflict With Your Spouse” blog https://marriage.winshape.org/resource/4-steps-to-repairing-conflict/  WinShape Marriage Website https://marriage.winshape.org/ WinShape Marriage Instagram https://www.instagram.com/winshapemarriage/ ---------- Relevant Episodes: Don’t Fall for These 7 Marriage Myths About Conflict https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFQrzCRVH1E&t=11s How To Have Better Arguments With Your Spouse https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdfGBQ-yU7s&t=342s Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    43 min

  6. JAN 14

    Answering Your Questions About Sex | Dr. Juli Slattery

    How do I initiate sex when I struggle to find a starting point? What are your thoughts on two people with busy schedules scheduling when to have sex? How is romance defined? We’re answering these questions and more—asked directly from you guys—on today’s episode of The WinShape Marriage Podcast. One of your favorite guests returns and joins Marlee Arnold for the Q&A. Dr. Juli Slattery is a clinical psychologist, and she’s the president of Authentic Intimacy, a teaching ministry devoted to reclaiming God’s design for sexuality. Her wisdom and expertise is top-notch, which is exactly why we asked her to answer your questions related to sex and intimacy in marriage. More important than her own perspective, Dr. Slattery brings a biblical perspective to this vulnerable conversation we know you’ll appreciate. Note: This conversation is focused on building a healthy, thriving marriage. If you are experiencing abuse in your marriage, or someone you know is, contact the National Hotline for Domestic Abuse. If someone is monitoring your device, call the hotline 24/7 at 1−800−799−7233. Learn more about what defines an abusive relationship. ---------- Time Stamps: (1:09) Dr. Juli Slattery’s background (3:10) How is romance defined, and what is a good way to cultivate it in my marriage? (7:10) How do you navigate preparing for marriage when you and your fiancé have different levels of desire and/or excitement for intimacy? (11:37) How do I initiate sex when I struggle to find a starting point? (16:25) Is it OK to keep lifelong friends of the opposite sex when getting married? (19:52) What are your thoughts pertaining to oral sex, and does it go both ways? (23:06) What are your thoughts on two people with busy schedules scheduling when to have sex? (24:59) How do I get over the shame of having sex with my spouse before marriage and not letting that shame carry over into married sex? (28:01) How can we talk about porn in our marriage and how to guard against it? (31:42) What do I do if my spouse told me that they are struggling with porn? (34:12) Where do you suggest starting with regaining trust after discovering a spouse’s porn addiction, and how do you work on moving forward? (37:45) One key takeaway from this conversation ---------- Links: Authentic Intimacy https://www.authenticintimacy.com/ “God, Sex, and Your Marriage” https://shop.authenticintimacy.com/products/god-sex-and-your-marriage God, Sex, and Your Marriage WinShape Marriage Retreat Jan. 23 – 25, 2026 https://marriage.winshape.org/retreat/god-sex-and-your-marriage-january-2026/ God, Sex, and Your Marriage WinShape Marriage Retreat Aug. 14 – 16, 2026 https://marriage.winshape.org/retreat/god-sex-and-your-marriage-august-2026/ Pure Desire Ministries https://www.puredesire.org/ Be Broken https://www.bebroken.org/ 423 Communities https://www.423communities.org/ “Sex and Intimacy in Marriage: Six Questions Answered” blog https://marriage.winshape.org/resource/sex-and-intimacy-in-marriage-six-questions-answered/  “Can You Have Opposite-Sex Friendships in Marriage?” blog https://marriage.winshape.org/resource/opposite-sex-friendships-in-marriage/  WinShape Marriage Website https://marriage.winshape.org/ WinShape Marriage Instagram https://www.instagram.com/winshapemarriage/ ---------- Relevant Episodes: God’s Design for Sex in Marriage | Dr. Juli Slattery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mY5u0EL6HzI&t=820s Intimacy Is More Than Just Sex | Dr. Juli Slattery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-Ky8vS5aWo&t=820s Should You Have Friends of the Opposite Sex? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzwG1vpQuyc&t=248s What Does Research Say About Pornography? | Nick Stumbo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flZJ-kSWfiY&t=2746s Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    40 min

  7. JAN 7

    A Marriage Story: The Gables

    We’re back in the new year and starting off strong sharing a second marriage story! Despite what you may think, you and your spouse have a marriage story—one worth reflecting on and considering sharing. Be inspired by Phillip and Whitney Gable, a WinShape Marriage Host Couple, as they share their marriage story on today’s episode of The WinShape Marriage Podcast. They talk openly and vulnerably about how the Lord captivated each of their hearts, ultimately leading to transformation in their marriage. There isn’t a nice, neat bow at the end of this episode—instead an encouragement that God is still working and still writing their story, even in the present. How is he doing the same for you? ---------- Links: Marriage Discipleship https://marriage.winshape.org/discipleship/ WinShape Marriage Website https://marriage.winshape.org/ WinShape Marriage Instagram https://www.instagram.com/winshapemarriage/ Wild At Heart – For Men https://wildatheart.org/events/wild-at-heart-retreat  Wild At Heart – For Women https://wildatheart.org/events/captivating-retreat  Wild At Heart Retreat Men April 16 – 19, 2026 Cleveland, Georgia https://lifeimpact.com/wahr/  Wild At Heart Retreat Women April 16 – 19, 2026 Cleveland, Georgia https://lifeimpact.com/captivating/  ---------- Relevant Episodes: A Marriage Story: The Robys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXYJcpoRH0Q&t=2s Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    53 min

  8. 12/31/2025

    REPLAY: Growing Your Relationship With God and Your Spouse in 2025

    Happy New Year's Eve from WinShape Marriage! Solidify a 2026 goal—become more like Christ. How would this impact your marriage? As you prepare for a new year ahead, listen back to this REPLAY episode, Growing Your Relationship With God and Your Spouse in 2025,—it all still applies for 2026! And, stay tuned for a brand-new episode next week featuring a marriage story you don’t want to miss. Happy New Year! ---------- REPLAY: Spiritual formation is a “fancy” term that basically means being on a journey of becoming more and more like Jesus. What if your only goal in 2025 was to become more like Him? How would that impact your marriage for the better? Marlee Arnold sits down with Jeremy Marshall, senior manager of learning and development at WinShape Foundation. Together, they discuss what it means to encourage your spouse in their individual faith journey, how you and your spouse might relate to God differently, and what it means to spiritually lead in your marriage. There’s nothing more fundamental to your marriage relationship than your relationship with God and how that impacts your marriage. Tune into this enlightening conversation. ---------- Time Stamps: (1:14) Introduction to Jeremy Marshall and his role at the WinShape Foundation (2:45) What is spiritual formation? (4:10) Where does spiritual formation intersect with becoming one with your spouse in marriage? (7:05) How can you support your spouse on their individual spiritual formation journey? (14:10) What does it look like to grow together spiritually in your marriage? (20:00) What is, “Sacred Pathways?” (24:54) What is spiritual leadership and how does that terminology sit with Jeremy as a husband of 22 years ---------- Links: “Sacred Pathways” https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Pathways-Discover-Your-Souls/dp/0310329884 Spiritual Pathways Assessment https://groupleaders.org/curriculum-feed/spiritual-pathways-activity#personal-assessment WinShape Marriage Website https://marriage.winshape.org/ WinShape Marriage Instagram https://www.instagram.com/winshapemarriage/ Pastor & Ministry Leader Retreats https://marriage.winshape.org/ministry-retreats/ The Journey https://marriage.winshape.org/journey/ Spark deeper conversation with your spouse related to the episode with our free discussion questions. https://marriage.winshape.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/01/WSMPodcastDiscussionQuestions-S2Ep14.pdf ---------- Relevant Episodes: What Does Spiritual Leadership Mean, Anyway? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7g0T2-8izo&t=57s Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    32 min
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Let’s talk all things marriage! Each week, cohosts Marlee Arnold and Rob Philo will chat with marriage and family experts and tackle the big questions and everyday challenges couples face in marriage, all anchored in biblical truth and research. The WinShape Marriage Podcast dives deep into common marriage topics like communication, conflict management, family dynamics, intimacy, and so much more, helping you uncover tips and strategies to start using now to have a stronger, more fulfilling marriage. Strengthen your marriage by experiencing the joy and fun God intended for it. Subscribe to The WinShape Marriage Podcast, and be on the lookout for new episodes dropping weekly.

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    2024 - 2026
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