Tim Hughes and Rachel Hughes spoke to us about how their marriage has navigated huge work life balance challenges related to Tim's work as a worship leader and changing seasons of life. Welcoming us to Gas Street Church where they have been church planting together for a decade, the Hughes' let us peek behind the curtain of their relationship, revealing how conflict resolution has changed for them over the years, the importance of their sex life and intimacy together (and how they deal with the challenges of managing this whilst parenting four children!), their adoption journey and what it's really like to lead together on a daily basis. Along the way, we also hear about the importance of taking out the bins (IYKYK), how vital a support network is for any married couple and what it's like for your mums to work together to get you to start dating. _________ Whether you're newlyweds or been married for 50+ years, this is the podcast for couples navigating the day-to-day reality of marriage. Who want more than they've got, who care about making relationships work in a culture where it feels like everything is against commitment and long-term love. We talk to couples who've built strong marriages through hardship and change, alongside experts sharing practical, research-grounded marriage advice — the Gottman Method, premarital preparation, and what actually makes a marriage work long after the wedding day. Every episode brings you real stories from real couples and experts who've really lived it: infertility, chronic illness, addiction, financial pressure, blended families and everything in between. We don't do easy answers or clickbait relationship hacks. We do hope. Because whatever you're facing, you're not the first couple to face it, and you won't be the last to come through the other side stronger. Our guests bring you their highs, their lows and what they’ve learned – so we can help you build a stronger relationship and know that whatever you’re going through right now, you’re not alone. These are honest, unfiltered conversations about intimacy, communication, marriage, mental health, resilience and faith, hosted by Luke and LJ Meates. Topics covered include anxiety, building connection, infertility, bereavement, mental health, faith, growing a family, parenting, communication, love languages, disability, hope, conflict, sex and intimacy and much more. Couple Goals is produced by Care for the Family, a UK charity that's supported relationships for over 30 years. Our expertise is brought together here with fresh coaching and insight for a new generation of couples building their relationship from the ground up. New episodes every week, wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe for interviews, expert insight and real stories from real couples — because your relationship is worth investing in. www.cff.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
