Home and Marriage

Lennon Noland and Christal Noland

Your home is the foundation of your life, and your marriage is the heart of your family. Join Lennon and Christal Noland—husband and wife, parents, and ministers—as they share real conversations, biblical wisdom, and practical tools to help you build a stronger marriage and a Christ-centered home. Whether you’re navigating the ups and downs of marriage, parenting in a busy world, or simply wanting to grow closer to God and your spouse, this podcast will encourage, challenge, and equip you to live out God’s best for your family. Together, let’s become better at home and stronger together.

  1. 2d ago

    How To Have A Strong Marriage In Hard Times

    What do you do when life gets hard—and the very thing you need most is your spouse, but the pressure starts pulling you apart? In this episode of the Home and Marriage Podcast, we answer our very first fan-mail question about mental health, medication side effects, low libido, and how couples can stay connected sexually when one spouse has little or no desire. We talk honestly about pursuing each other with patience, removing pressure, finding ways to reconnect, and remembering that intimacy is about more than just sex. Then we zoom out and talk about something every marriage will eventually face: hard seasons. Whether you're dealing with mental health struggles, chronic illness, parenting challenges, family stress, financial pressure, or simply a season that feels overwhelming, how do you keep the hard circumstances from becoming a wedge between you and your spouse? We share four practical ways to protect your marriage when you're going through a storm: • Remember that your spouse is not the enemy—the issue is the issue. • Fight intentionally for your connection, even when life is chaotic. • Give yourselves permission to get a reprieve from your burdens and enjoy life together. • Stay connected to your church community and let other believers help carry your burdens. Hard seasons are inevitable in marriage, but you don't have to go through them divided. You can learn to lean toward each other, lean on God, and fight for your marriage together. When everything else feels uncertain, God can be your anchor. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Don't Miss: Visit our Website for more information 6 Habits of Happy Couples Course  Interested in having Lennon and Christal come to speak at your event? Book Home and Marriage today! Connect further with Lennon and Christal: Instagram | Facebook | TikTok  Or email us at  info@homeandmarriage.com We are a Nonprofit Ministry. If you'd like to be one of our supporters you can Click Here

  2. Aug 11

    Adults Need Friends Too

    As adults, friendship can easily get pushed to the bottom of the priority list. Work, marriage, parenting, church, and all the demands of everyday life can leave little time or energy for the people who encourage us, challenge us, and walk through life alongside us. But God designed us for friendship—and the right friendships can make the hard things in life feel a little more manageable. In this episode, we talk about why friendship matters, what the Bible teaches us about being a good friend, and why even a strong marriage isn't meant to meet every relational need we have. We explore the importance of having friends who encourage us toward Jesus, challenge us toward love and good works, and are willing to show up when life gets hard. We'll also talk about the vulnerability and sacrifice that real friendship requires, why spending time together in person matters, and how husbands and wives can actually help each other make room for meaningful friendships. If you've let friendship slip to the sidelines, this episode is your encouragement to reach out, make the coffee date, invite someone to lunch, and start investing again in the relationships that make life richer. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Don't Miss: Visit our Website for more information 6 Habits of Happy Couples Course  Interested in having Lennon and Christal come to speak at your event? Book Home and Marriage today! Connect further with Lennon and Christal: Instagram | Facebook | TikTok  Or email us at  info@homeandmarriage.com We are a Nonprofit Ministry. If you'd like to be one of our supporters you can Click Here

  3. Aug 4

    Back To School Encouragement Every Parent Needs

    As families prepare for a new school year, the transition can bring a mix of excitement, stress, anticipation, and even a little anxiety. Whether you’re sending a child to kindergarten, navigating middle school, homeschooling, or dropping a student off at college, every new season comes with unique challenges and opportunities. In this episode, we share practical tips for simplifying your family’s routines during those busy first weeks of school, helping kids adjust to new schedules, and managing the emotions that often come with fresh beginnings. We also discuss the importance of praying for your children, building healthy habits of faith, encouraging meaningful friendships, and staying connected as a husband and wife amid the busyness of family life. Most importantly, we want to remind you that God loves your children even more than you do. As parents, we can trust Him with their hearts, their friendships, their challenges, and their future. If you're heading into a new school year and need a little encouragement, this conversation is for you. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Don't Miss: Visit our Website for more information 6 Habits of Happy Couples Course  Interested in having Lennon and Christal come to speak at your event? Book Home and Marriage today! Connect further with Lennon and Christal: Instagram | Facebook | TikTok  Or email us at  info@homeandmarriage.com We are a Nonprofit Ministry. If you'd like to be one of our supporters you can Click Here

  4. Jul 14

    How To Keep Your Teens Talking

    As kids grow into teenagers, many parents experience a surprising shift: the child who once shared every detail of their day suddenly becomes quieter, more independent, and harder to read. So how do you keep the connection strong when conversations don't come as easily? In this episode, we share practical and encouraging ways to keep your teens talking while building a relationship that lasts into adulthood. Drawing from our own parenting journey and wisdom from experts like Dr. Ken Wilgus, we discuss how to create meaningful conversations without forcing them. You'll learn why encouragement matters more than constant correction, how late-night conversations can become some of your most valuable parenting moments, why staying calm when your teen brings up difficult topics is essential, and how creating shared experiences can open the door to deeper connection. If you're parenting teens—or preparing for the teenage years—this episode will equip you with simple, effective ways to strengthen communication, build trust, and stay connected through every stage of growing up. In this episode, we discuss: • How to make your interactions more encouraging than corrective • Why teens often open up during late-night conversations • The importance of staying calm when difficult topics arise • How to respond when your teen shares surprising questions or opinions • Creating opportunities for connection through everyday activities • Building a relationship that keeps the door open for future conversations Whether your teen is chatty, quiet, or somewhere in between, this conversation will encourage you to keep showing up, listening well, and investing in the relationship. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Don't Miss: Visit our Website for more information 6 Habits of Happy Couples Course  Interested in having Lennon and Christal come to speak at your event? Book Home and Marriage today! Connect further with Lennon and Christal: Instagram | Facebook | TikTok  Or email us at  info@homeandmarriage.com We are a Nonprofit Ministry. If you'd like to be one of our supporters you can Click Here

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Your home is the foundation of your life, and your marriage is the heart of your family. Join Lennon and Christal Noland—husband and wife, parents, and ministers—as they share real conversations, biblical wisdom, and practical tools to help you build a stronger marriage and a Christ-centered home. Whether you’re navigating the ups and downs of marriage, parenting in a busy world, or simply wanting to grow closer to God and your spouse, this podcast will encourage, challenge, and equip you to live out God’s best for your family. Together, let’s become better at home and stronger together.

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