Designed to Last: Taking it to 11

Ashley and Dino Petrone
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Designed to Last: Taking it to 11

We’re Dino and Ashley Petrone. We’re not professional podcasters, but we have a passion for advocating for marriages. After 18 years of marriage, we’ve seen God move in mighty ways through our lives. We've navigated multiple moves, parenting four children, owning businesses, experiencing a miscarriage, living the influencer life, and even living in a trailer. We’re excited to take this journey with you on our podcast, "Designed To Last." We’ll be sharing boldly and openly in the hopes of connecting and growing with you. Tune in for new episodes every Friday at 9 a.m. EST. Instagram: @designe

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    #30 - Let's Have Fun

    Episode 30 has dropped and this week on @designedtolastpodcast with authors Dino Petrone and Ashley Petrone [ @arrowsandbow ] are getting back to FUN and asking the tough question: How do we still find joy and have fun during the trials and hard times in life? Along with ensuring your house is a place of peace, not allowing the outside stresses of the world and work to come home with you and prioritizing ‘getting your house in order”, the couple breaks down how to enjoy your life despite the stress and noise. This week, let’s make the goal to find a way to have fun with your spouse, and let’s start here - join Ashley and Dino in finding your joy!

    27 min

  2. FEB 14

    #29 - House Undivided

    After a great week and driven by The Word, Dino and Ashley of @arrowsandbow are officially diving into the new year after a crazy busy and trying 2024. Their goal? Get on the same page of ‘understanding and not convincing’ one another during the trials and hard times. After 19 years together, the authors of ‘Designed To Last’ talk about leaning on the Lord for not only a path through issues but how to respond as well. Throughout their marriage, the pair chooses to keep fixated on Him over fixating on things out of their control. Listen this week as they talk through how they too, fall into the trap of ‘fighting different fights’ and how they come together to be a house undivided.

    34 min

  3. FEB 7

    #28 - Bringing Life Back Into Your Marriage

    This week, Dino and Ashley of @arrowsandbow are discussing ‘hardening of the heart’ in marriage. What can you communicate to your spouse to bring the life - the spark - back into your union and break down the ‘we’ve become roommates’ mentality? The couple speaks on the fact that each spouse must put in the work, have humility and submit your hearts to God. Join them as they talk to what works for them and how they come together to find their vision for the future and how they shut away from the ‘transactional marriage’.

    31 min

  4. JAN 31

    #27 - Meekness in Marriage

    As Dino and Ashley Petrone of @arrowsandbow dive into episode #27, they are met with an - often thought to be overwhelming - question: How do you apply meekness within your marriage? After much discussion, the Designed to Last authors, share purging their own reflections on ‘who’s right or who’s wrong’ in their relationship and leaning on the Lord’s guidance and direction is a path to meekness. Together they realize that having their own relationship with Him followed by connecting with each other on the Word, only leads to a stronger marriage and finding the ‘common goal’.

    29 min

  5. JAN 24

    #26 - Workin' Hard for the Money

    Ashley of @arrowsandbow and husband Dino are getting real and raw about the chemical bond through sex in marriage and how serving your spouse brings connection and cohesiveness. 'Christian couples should be having the best sex' and with that, they share their thoughts on maintaining passion, desiring your spouse and setting the intention of being physically close, even with the young children - 'get creative!' Listen as they discuss the importance of sex for creating a bond and depth of intimacy. Making your spouse a priority and having empathy for what they need is the perfect way to create the upward spiral in your marriage.

    34 min

  6. JAN 17

    #25 - Showing Empathy And Understanding In Your Marriage

    Dino and Ashley of @arrowsandbow and authors of “Designed To Last” receive an email from a follower sharing their experience of going through an emotional affair and how from listening to the podcast, he found a clear path of how to repair and restore his relationship with his wife. After a stressful week for Dino, he realizes he is shutting off communication and feelings from Ashley - similarly to their follower and. Through thought and process, Dino looks to Ashley to break down the barrier and communicate his thoughts while he looks for guidance, empathy and strength. Through episode #25, Ash and Dino share how letting go of control in marriage, showing support to your partner how they wish to receive it and trusting in Him will indefinitely bring you closer together.

    33 min

  7. JAN 10

    #24 - Simplifying Your Life

    They’re back! Dino and Ashley Petrone of @arrowsandbow discuss what they are working towards to ‘simplify’ in 2025, practically. The authors of ‘Designed to Last’ are asking themselves ‘what do I want my days to look like?’ and recognizing priorities in order to break through the unrealistic rules that are put on us through society standards. They discuss how to break down what is working and what is not working and when to take that leap to simplify. The pair shares advice on making small but impactful changes to bring you closer to Him, your family and grow deeper in your marriage. Stay tuned for more as they build on sharing ‘practical advice’ in the New Year!

    35 min

  8. 12/13/2024

    #23 - Questions & Answers

    This week, Dino and Ashley Petrone of @arrowsandbow are answering your submitted questions. They are diving deep into their secret unlocking vulnerability to dream as one, the challenge and gift of raising teens, building and maintaining intimacy together and breaking the 'taboo' topic of sin of sex within christianity and marriage. Sharing their own personal stories, and years of learning, this is one you don't want to miss. The Petrtones have big life changes ahead for 2025, and the duo returns January 10th with updates and a fresh take on the new year!

    39 min
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We’re Dino and Ashley Petrone. We’re not professional podcasters, but we have a passion for advocating for marriages. After 18 years of marriage, we’ve seen God move in mighty ways through our lives. We've navigated multiple moves, parenting four children, owning businesses, experiencing a miscarriage, living the influencer life, and even living in a trailer. We’re excited to take this journey with you on our podcast, "Designed To Last." We’ll be sharing boldly and openly in the hopes of connecting and growing with you. Tune in for new episodes every Friday at 9 a.m. EST. Instagram: @designe

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