Still Holding Hands

Tim & Chris Peterson
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We’re Tim and Chris Peterson, and after nearly four decades of marriage, we’re Still Holding Hands. Not because everything has always been easy—but because we’ve learned to stay connected through every season. Still Holding Hands is more than a name; it’s a reminder that marriage is built one small, intentional choice at a time. This channel is about honest conversations, faith, and practical encouragement to help couples keep choosing each other—no matter where they are in their journey.”

  1. 19h ago

    Fruit Snacks for Couples - How the Fruit of the Spirit Can Transform Your Marriage

    Can the Fruit of the Spirit really transform your marriage? In this episode of Still Holding Hands, Tim & Chris explore how the powerful truths of Galatians 5:22-23 can strengthen communication, deepen intimacy, reduce conflict, and help couples build a Christ-centered marriage that thrives. Join us as we discuss how love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control are more than spiritual qualities—they are practical relationship tools that can change the way husbands and wives interact every day. Whether you're newly married or have been together for decades, you'll discover how allowing the Holy Spirit to work in your life can create healthier patterns, stronger connections, and a more fulfilling Christian marriage. Galatians 5:22-23 (NLT & TPT) Matthew 7:3-5 (TPT) Ephesians 2:17 (NKJV) Proverbs 31:10-31 "The Virtuous Wife" (NKJV) Proverbs 18:21 (NKJV) Romans 12:2 (NKJV) Song: VBS Song, "The Fruit of the Spirit" https://youtu.be/PR5OLu7xkvo?si=wQxkHqoQme7Bkyeo STILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE: Fruit Focus  Read Galatians 5:22-23 together OUT LOUD every day Pray & ask God what fruit of the Spirit do you need to grow in right now Choose one fruit & work on it that week Each day pray for growth in that area Every day intentionally practice that fruit with your spouse When reading the scripture with each other, share an example of the fruit At the end of the week, ask each other what fruit had the greatest impact in our marriage this week? In me?  In you? Remember the goal isn't perfection, it's becoming more like Jesus together!  On the Next Still Holding Hands: IT'S ANNIVERSARY WEEK! 40! "Growing Older Without Growing Apart - How To Stay Best Friends For Life" If you enjoyed today's episode, here's how you can help us:  Like Us:  Subscribe where you listen/watch podcast Love Us:  Leave a rating, review, comment & share with someone else Email Us: TimandChrisPeterson@gmail.com  Remember, strong Christian marriages aren’t shaped by perfection, but by perseverance, faith, and the commitment to KEEP HOLDING HANDS.  Until next time..... #ChristianMarriage #MarriagePodcast #FruitOfTheSpirit #Galatians52223 #BiblicalMarriage #ChristianCouples #MarriageEncouragement #FaithAndMarriage #MarriageGrowth #StillHoldingHands #StillHoldingHandsPodcast #ChristCenteredMarriage #HealthyMarriage #MarriageCommunication #ChristianLiving #MarriageAdvice #

    45 min

  2. Jun 24

    Friendship, Fun & Finding Us Again

    Friendship is the foundation of a strong and lasting marriage, but the pressures of everyday life can cause couples to drift from the fun, connection, and closeness they once shared. In this episode of Still Holding Hands, Tim & Chris explore how Christian couples can rediscover friendship in marriage, reconnect emotionally, and find joy in doing life together again. Learn practical, faith-based ways to strengthen your relationship, create meaningful moments, improve communication, and build a Christ-centered marriage where love, laughter, and companionship thrive through every season. Proverbs 17:22 (CEV) 1 Corinthians 15:33-34 (TPT) Romans 12:2 (JB Phillips) Luke 10:38-42 (NLT) "Somebody Feed Phil" Netflix Trailer: https://youtu.be/Zv29Sjt7LnA?si=EHLkBSvAodtZX2Qc (Don't forget to watch to the end of each episode for "A joke from/for Max") STILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE: The couple whose laughs last, will last! Ask your spouse "What made us laugh so much when…. We were 1st dating In our early days/months/years of marriage" Recreate a fun dating memory where you were connected   (fun-laughter-friendship) Go back to the location of your 1st date Rewatch an old movie that made you both laugh Look at old pictures Cook a meal together Be intentional to bring back 'that activity' you reminisced about Keep it active Keep it fresh Make it a priority Do it regularly & consistently Not a one time every blue moon event……   On the Next Still Holding Hands: "Fruit Snacks for Your Marriage - How the Fruit of the Spirit Can Change Your Marriage" If you enjoyed today's episode, here's how you can help us:  Like Us:  Subscribe where you listen/watch podcast Love Us:  Leave a rating, review, comment & share with someone else Email Us: TimandChrisPeterson@gmail.com  Remember, strong Christian marriages aren’t shaped by perfection, but by perseverance, faith, and the commitment to KEEP HOLDING HANDS.  Until next time..... #ChristianMarriage #MarriageAdvice #MarriagePodcast #MarriageCommunication #RelationshipAdvice #StillHoldingHands #GodCenteredMarriage #AMerryHeartDoesGoodLikeMedicine

    35 min

  3. Jun 17

    Guarding Your Heart & Marriage In Today's Culture

    In a world filled with distractions, temptations, and constant demands on our attention, protecting your marriage requires intentionality. In this episode of Still Holding Hands, R=Tim & Chris discuss how Christian couples can guard their hearts, strengthen emotional and physical intimacy, establish healthy boundaries, and protect their marriage from the subtle influences that can erode trust and connection. Discover practical, biblical strategies for building a strong, Christ-centered marriage that remains healthy, faithful, and deeply connected in today's culture. Proverbs 4:23-27 (MSG) (NLT) 1 Corinthians 10:12 (TPT) Romans 12:2 (JB Phillips) Matthew 19:6 (CSB) (I spy Remy the DOG) Song: "Battle Belongs" - Phil Wickham https://youtu.be/qtvQNzPHn-w?si=Xc77D0wS47XMfv2K Weekend to Remember by Family Life: (search locations) https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/ Code for $100 off at check out: STILLHOLDINGHANDS (all one word) STILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE: Guard your heart conversation  Set aside 60 minutes of uninterrupted time No phone, tablet or computer No TV Ask yourselves/each other "What distracts us from each other?" Ask each other "Are there any unhealthy habits or boundaries that we need to strengthen?" Ask each other "How can we work on strengthening our emotional, spiritual & physical connection" Discuss together what is one specific & intentional thing that we can do to prioritize our marriage?  On the Next Still Holding Hands: "Friendship, Fun & Finding Us Again" If you enjoyed today's episode, here's how you can help us:  Like Us:  Subscribe where you listen/watch podcast Love Us:  Leave a rating, review, comment & share with someone else Email Us: TimandChrisPeterson@gmail.com  Remember, strong Christian marriages aren’t shaped by perfection, but by perseverance, faith, and the commitment to KEEP HOLDING HANDS.  Until next time..... #ChristianMarriage #MarriageAdvice #MarriagePodcast #MarriageCommunication #RelationshipAdvice #StillHoldingHands #GodCenteredMarriage #GurardYourHeart

    39 min

  4. Jun 10

    Dreams & Disappointments: How to Come Out Victorious

    Not every marriage journey unfolds the way couples imagined. In this episode of Still Holding Hands, Tim & Chris talk about navigating broken dreams, unmet expectations, disappointments, and difficult seasons in marriage while still holding onto faith, hope, and each other. Discover practical, biblical encouragement for overcoming setbacks, healing together, rebuilding trust, and finding a victorious outcome through God’s grace and perseverance in your Christian marriage. Hebrews 10:23 (TPT) (NKJV) Ecclesiastes 4:12 (NLT) Proverbs 3:5 (NKJV) Song: "Broken Together" - Casting Crowns https://youtu.be/RhxELo-uD3c?si=deDkfDfDYXCrcOa1 STILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE: Have an open & honest conversation about your dreams & goals as a couple What dream are we still holding on to? Have an open & honest conversation about disappointment & loss What disappointment still hurts? Talk about how you can walk through this storm together How can I support you & our marriage as we walk through this? Build each other up with your words Remember that our words are containers of life or death CHOOSE LIFE! Pray for each other  On the Next Still Holding Hands: "Guarding Your Heart & Marriage in Today's Culture" If you enjoyed today's episode, here's how you can help us:  Like Us:  Subscribe where you listen/watch podcast Love Us:  Leave a rating, review, comment & share with someone else Email Us: TimandChrisPeterson@gmail.com  Remember, strong Christian marriages aren’t shaped by perfection, but by perseverance, faith, and the commitment to KEEP HOLDING HANDS.  Until next time..... #ChristianMarriage #MarriageAdvice #MarriagePodcast #MarriageCommunication #RelationshipAdvice #StillHoldingHands #GodCenteredMarriage

    42 min

  5. Jun 3

    In-Laws & Out-Laws: Love, Limits, & Healthy Boundaries

    Family relationships can be a blessing—but without healthy boundaries, they can also create stress and tension in marriage. In this episode of Still Holding Hands, Tim & Chris talk about love, limits, and setting healthy boundaries with family and in-laws in a Christian marriage. Learn practical and biblical ways to protect your relationship, improve communication, handle family conflict respectfully, and build a strong marriage where your spouse remains your primary partnership. Genesis 2:24 (TPT) Romans 12:18 (ESV) Song: Married Into This Town - Hannah Harper (2026 American Idol Champion) https://youtu.be/OmbJzg9KCnw?si=GxELBisyFcyDGVWV STILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE: Have an honest conversation with your spouse about family relationships & dynamics Remember you are a new family unit Team mentality Identify one healthy boundary that your marriage needs Ask each other 'where do you feel unsupported?' Ask each other 'how can I protect our marriage & unity?' Pray together for wisdom & peace for your marriage & your family relationship  On the Next Still Holding Hands: "Dreams & Disappointments: How To Come Out Victorious" If you enjoyed today's episode, here's how you can help us:  Like Us:  Subscribe where you listen/watch podcast Love Us:  Leave a review, comment & share with someone else Email Us: TimandChrisPeterson@gmail.com  Remember, strong Christian marriages aren’t shaped by perfection, but by perseverance, faith, and the commitment to KEEP HOLDING HANDS.  Until next time..... #ChristianMarriage #MarriageAdvice #MarriagePodcast #MarriageCommunication #RelationshipAdvice #StillHoldingHands #GodCenteredMarriage

    35 min

  6. May 27

    Vows & Verbs: Living Daily the Vows You Spoke

    Wedding vows are more than words spoken on one special day—they are promises meant to be lived out every day of marriage. In this episode of Still Holding Hands, Tim & Chris explore what it means to daily honor your wedding vows through love, commitment, faithfulness, and intentional connection. Discover practical, biblical marriage principles that help couples build a strong, lasting relationship even through life’s challenges and changing seasons. Traditional Wedding Vows: I, ____, take you, ____, to be my wedded husband/wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part.   Song: "When I Said I Do" - Clint Black & Lisa Hartman Black https://youtu.be/ZgalAdgEd-E?si=f7t5ibce6KyrXGrR Ephesians 5:31 (NLT) "Real Love isn't tested in the better, but it's proven in the worse." Galatians 6:9 (TPT) Galatians 6:2 (TPT) STILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE: Simple and Powerful! Sit down together & read your vows out loud to each other If you can't find them, use  the traditional and enhance with your own words  Each person answer what are we doing well? Each person answer where do we need to grow? Of those things you discussed/read, choose one area to focus on this week Don’t try to fix everything Focus on one thing Then move on to the next Reaffirm your covenant commitment to each other and to your marriage  We want to encourage you to do this same exercise each year on your anniversary  On the next STILL HOLDING HANDS Podcast: "In-Laws & Out-Laws:  Love, limits, and healthy boundaries" If you enjoyed today's episode, here's how you can help us:  Like Us:  Subscribe where you listen/watch podcast Love Us:  Leave a review, comment & share with someone else Email Us: TimandChrisPeterson@gmail.com  Until next time.....keep STILL HOLDING HANDS! #ChristianMarriage #MarriageAdvice #MarriagePodcast #MarriageCommunication #RelationshipAdvice #StillHoldingHands #GodCenteredMarriage #IntimacyInMarriage #WhenISaidIDo

    28 min

  7. May 20

    Why Intimacy Matters In Your Marriage

    Why does intimacy matter so much in a Christian marriage—and why do so many couples struggle to maintain it? In this episode of Still Holding Hands, Tim & Chris unpack God’s design for intimacy, exploring how emotional, physical, and spiritual connection are essential for a thriving, Christ-centered relationship. If you’ve ever felt distant from your spouse, struggled with communication, or wondered how faith and intimacy truly work together, this conversation will give you clarity and practical direction. We dive into what the Bible says about marriage intimacy, why connection often fades over time, and how couples can intentionally rebuild closeness in every season. You’ll discover how intimacy strengthens trust, deepens unity, and protects your marriage from disconnection. We also share practical tools for improving communication, prioritizing your spouse, and reigniting both emotional and physical connection—without shame, pressure, or unrealistic expectations. Whether you’re newly married or have been together for years, this episode will help you understand why intimacy isn’t optional—it’s foundational to a healthy Christian marriage. Matthew 19:5 (TPT) Proverbs 5:15 (TPT) 1 Corinthians 7:3-4 (CJB) Hebrews 13:4 (TPT) Proverbs 5:18-19 (TPT) 1 Peter 3:7 (NKJV) Family Life (Books on Intimacy): https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/marriage/sex-intimacy/ STILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE: Share your misconceptions about sex with each other Be intentional to connect & be intimate THIS WEEK with each other emotionally & physically  Communicate with your spouse what you enjoy when you are intimate together Take time to care for & satisfy your spouse physically  On the next STILL HOLDING HANDS Podcast: Well....we didn't prepare a " NEXT" so you'll just have to come back! LIKE US: Subscribe where you watch & listen to podcasts LOVE US: Leave a review and share with a friend EMAIL US: timandchrispeterson@gmail.com #ChristianMarriage #MarriageAdvice #MarriagePodcast #MarriageCommunication #RelationshipAdvice #StillHoldingHands #GodCenteredMarriage #IntimacyInMarriage

    36 min

  8. May 13

    Money, Marriage & Misunderstandings

    Money is one of the biggest sources of stress and misunderstanding in marriage. In this episode of Still Holding Hands, Tim & Chris unpack how financial pressure, different money mindsets, and poor communication can create conflict between spouses. Learn practical, faith-based strategies for budgeting as a couple, improving financial communication, resolving money disagreements, and building unity so your finances strengthen your marriage instead of dividing it as you navigate marriage and faith. 1 Corinthians 14:33 (NLT) 1 Timothy 6:10 (NLT) Proverbs 15:27 (TPT) Credit Card Statistics (Forbes) $6,800 per adult Average Credit Card Interest Rates (Lending Tree) *this can fluctuate - 25.32% 1 Corinthians 16:2 (TPT) Financial Peace University: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tByzgwmsyL0 Getting a Grip on Generous Living: https://thebasicswithbeth.store/collections/the-basics-collection/products/getting-a-grip-on-the-basics-of-generous-living Deuteronomy 8:18 (NKJV) STILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE: Open Communication/Conversation with each other  Ask what did money 'feel like' in your home when you were growing up? Ask what is a financial fear or concern that you are carrying? Ask what is one money/financial dream that you have for our future? Stay at Home MomNew HomeBig VacationDebt FreePray together for wisdom & unity  Luke 16:13 (TPT) On the Next STILL HOLDING HANDS: We talk about Why Intimacy Matters in Marriage If you enjoy the STILL HOLDING HANDS podcast: Like Us: Subscribe where you listen/watch podcastsLove Us: Leave a review & share with someone this weekEmail Us: timandchrispeterson@gmail.com Wherever this week takes you, keep choosing each other...and keep STILL HOLDING HANDS! #ChristianMarriage #MarriageAdvice #MarriagePodcast #MarriageCommunication #RelationshipAdvice #StillHoldingHands #GodCenteredMarriage

    35 min
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We’re Tim and Chris Peterson, and after nearly four decades of marriage, we’re Still Holding Hands. Not because everything has always been easy—but because we’ve learned to stay connected through every season. Still Holding Hands is more than a name; it’s a reminder that marriage is built one small, intentional choice at a time. This channel is about honest conversations, faith, and practical encouragement to help couples keep choosing each other—no matter where they are in their journey.”

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