Allen&Eve

Allen&Eve

Welcome to the Allen & Eve Podcast! We’re a Christian married couple having real, open conversations about life, marriage, relationships, family, faith, and everything in between. As followers of Jesus Christ, we believe God’s Word should be the foundation of our lives and marriage, so we try to look at what we talk about from a biblical perspective. But listen… we’re sinners too! We might not always get it right; we might get a little in our flesh sometimes, and we definitely won’t always agree. 😂 And that’s okay — because these are real conversations between a real husband and wife. We’re here to talk, laugh, disagree, share what we’ve learned, and work through some of the same things other couples and families are dealing with every day. We don’t know where every conversation will take us, but we hope you’ll join us for the journey. This is Allen & Eve. Let’s talk about it.

  1. Jul 20

    When Family Relationships Are Difficult: Growing Through the Season

    Send us Fan Mail Navigating in-law relationships and family tension can put a massive strain on a marriage—especially when distance, silence, or unresolved conflict creep in. In this episode, we share a deeply personal story about a three-year season of distance with a sister-in-law, what it actually takes to navigate family hurt, and how married couples can walk through tough family dynamic seasons without letting bitterness take root. Instead of asking "When are they going to change?", we dive into the shift that changes everything: asking God, "What are You trying to teach me?" In this episode, we discuss: Navigating In-Law Dynamics: How to handle distance, silence, and difficult seasons without keeping score.The Role of the Spouse: Why your main job is to be a safe place—not to fuel bitterness or defend by creating a bigger divide.Personal Accountability over Pointing Fingers: How shifting focus to your own heart (humility, patience, and grace) accelerates true personal growth.Moving Forward vs. Reliving the Past: Why healing doesn't always mean re-hashing every detail, but choosing not to let past hurt define your future.Trusting God's Timing: How trials produce steadfastness and maturity (James1:2−4) while you wait for restoration.If you’re currently in a quiet, frustrating, or painful season with family, this episode is a gentle reminder that you can't force reconciliation—but you can allow God to transform your heart while you wait. 💬 Join the Conversation: Have you ever had to navigate a tough season with in-laws or extended family? How did you and your spouse support each other through it?

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Welcome to the Allen & Eve Podcast! We’re a Christian married couple having real, open conversations about life, marriage, relationships, family, faith, and everything in between. As followers of Jesus Christ, we believe God’s Word should be the foundation of our lives and marriage, so we try to look at what we talk about from a biblical perspective. But listen… we’re sinners too! We might not always get it right; we might get a little in our flesh sometimes, and we definitely won’t always agree. 😂 And that’s okay — because these are real conversations between a real husband and wife. We’re here to talk, laugh, disagree, share what we’ve learned, and work through some of the same things other couples and families are dealing with every day. We don’t know where every conversation will take us, but we hope you’ll join us for the journey. This is Allen & Eve. Let’s talk about it.