COMMITTED HEARTS

The Porters
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Welcome to Committed Hearts, a weekly podcast for engaged and married couples who want to build a strong, lasting, and God-centered relationship, without pressure, perfection, or churchy overload. Hosted by The Porters, pastors, marriage counselors, and partners for more than 25 years, each episode blends real-life stories, faith-shaped wisdom, and practical tools couples can apply right away. You’ll hear honest conversations about communication, connection, conflict, intimacy, and spiritual growth, delivered with grace, humor, and zero judgment. Whether you're newly engaged or decades into marriage, Committed Hearts will encourage you, challenge you, and help you grow together emotionally, spiritually, and relationally. Because great marriages aren’t found, they’re intentionally built, one committed heart at a time. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

  1. I Said “I Do”… But Now I Don’t

    5H AGO

    I Said “I Do”… But Now I Don’t

    What happens when the marriage you said “I do” to starts feeling like “I don’t”? In this episode of Committed Hearts, William and Donna Porter talk honestly about the moments and seasons when commitment feels hard, emotions are high, and giving up starts to feel easier than staying. They share how couples can move from an “I don’t” season back to “I still do” by remembering their vows, holding on to meaningful memories, seeking wise counsel, watching their words, and choosing commitment even when feelings shift. If you’ve ever felt tired, hurt, disappointed, or unsure in your marriage, this episode is a reminder that one hard season does not have to decide your future. Don’t give up on what God put together.You can get back to “I do.” Welcome to Committed Hearts, a weekly podcast for engaged and married couples who want to build a strong, lasting, and God-centered relationship, without pressure, perfection, or churchy overload. Hosted by The Porters, pastors, marriage counselors, and partners for more than 25 years, each episode blends real-life stories, faith-shaped wisdom, and practical tools couples can apply right away. You’ll hear honest conversations about communication, connection, conflict, intimacy, and spiritual growth, delivered with grace, humor, and zero judgment. Whether you're newly engaged or decades into marriage, Committed Hearts will encourage you, challenge you, and help you grow together emotionally, spiritually, and relationally. Because great marriages aren’t found, they’re intentionally built, one committed heart at a time. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    29 min
  2. You Can’t Withdraw From a Relationship You Don’t Invest In

    MAY 6

    You Can’t Withdraw From a Relationship You Don’t Invest In

    Are you still investing in your relationship? In this episode of Committed Hearts, William and Donna Porter talk about why strong relationships do not grow by accident. Just like money, time, effort, attention, and affection must be invested if you expect a return. From dating your spouse, spending intentional time together, honoring personal time, having meaningful conversations, and keeping the connection alive after raising children, this episode reminds couples that love requires consistent investment. If your relationship feels distant, empty, or disconnected, it may be time to ask: what have we been depositing? It is never too late to start investing again. Welcome to Committed Hearts, a weekly podcast for engaged and married couples who want to build a strong, lasting, and God-centered relationship, without pressure, perfection, or churchy overload. Hosted by The Porters, pastors, marriage counselors, and partners for more than 25 years, each episode blends real-life stories, faith-shaped wisdom, and practical tools couples can apply right away. You’ll hear honest conversations about communication, connection, conflict, intimacy, and spiritual growth, delivered with grace, humor, and zero judgment. Whether you're newly engaged or decades into marriage, Committed Hearts will encourage you, challenge you, and help you grow together emotionally, spiritually, and relationally. Because great marriages aren’t found, they’re intentionally built, one committed heart at a time. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    28 min
  3. If Life Is Changing Your Relationship, This Is for You

    APR 29

    If Life Is Changing Your Relationship, This Is for You

    Life changes — and so do relationships. In this episode of Committed Hearts, William and Donna Porter talk about how to keep loving each other through every season of change. From children, aging parents, health shifts, emotional changes, intimacy changes, menopause, work stress, family responsibilities, and becoming grandparents, marriage requires constant adjustment. But change does not have to weaken your relationship. This conversation encourages couples to communicate, extend grace, stay united, and keep their love consistent even when life looks different than it used to. If your marriage feels different lately, this episode will remind you that you can grow through the changes together. Life may change, but your love can remain. Welcome to Committed Hearts, a weekly podcast for engaged and married couples who want to build a strong, lasting, and God-centered relationship, without pressure, perfection, or churchy overload. Hosted by The Porters, pastors, marriage counselors, and partners for more than 25 years, each episode blends real-life stories, faith-shaped wisdom, and practical tools couples can apply right away. You’ll hear honest conversations about communication, connection, conflict, intimacy, and spiritual growth, delivered with grace, humor, and zero judgment. Whether you're newly engaged or decades into marriage, Committed Hearts will encourage you, challenge you, and help you grow together emotionally, spiritually, and relationally. Because great marriages aren’t found, they’re intentionally built, one committed heart at a time. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    26 min
  4. Something Has to Break for This Relationship to Work

    APR 22

    Something Has to Break for This Relationship to Work

    What if the breaking in your relationship is actually part of the process? In this episode of Committed Hearts, William and Donna Porter talk about the real process of blending, not just in blended families, but in every relationship where two people are trying to become one. Whether you are bringing children into a marriage, blending routines and personalities, or simply learning how to live life together, one thing is true: something has to break before true blending can happen. This conversation is honest, practical, and full of hope for couples who feel like the process has been messy, loud, painful, or confusing. In this episode, they talk about: Why blending is necessary in every marriage What has to break in order for oneness to happen How to handle the challenges of blended families Why consistency, fairness, and order matter How to work through chaos without giving up What it takes to move from “me” to “us” If your relationship feels stretched, challenged, or chaotic right now, this episode will remind you that the process may be hard, but the outcome can still be beautiful. It may break, but it will blend. Welcome to Committed Hearts, a weekly podcast for engaged and married couples who want to build a strong, lasting, and God-centered relationship—without pressure, perfection, or churchy overload. Hosted by The Porters—pastors, marriage counselors, and partners for more than 25 years—each episode blends real-life stories, faith-shaped wisdom, and practical tools couples can apply right away. You’ll hear honest conversations about communication, connection, conflict, intimacy, and spiritual growth—delivered with grace, humor, and zero judgment. Whether you're newly engaged or decades into marriage, Committed Hearts will encourage you, challenge you, and help you grow together emotionally, spiritually, and relationally. Because great marriages aren’t found—they’re intentionally built, one committed heart at a time. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    29 min
  5. When Your Marriage is Not What You Thought It Would Be

    APR 15

    When Your Marriage is Not What You Thought It Would Be

    What do you do when marriage doesn’t feel like what you imagined? In this episode of Committed Hearts, William and Donna Porter talk honestly about the moment every couple faces at some point: “Help… this is not what I thought it was going to be.” Whether it is finances, parenting, daily habits, personality differences, structure vs spontaneity, or the unexpected realities of living life together, marriage has a way of exposing things you never saw coming. In this conversation, they share how those hard moments do not mean your relationship is broken. They may actually be part of the process God uses to grow you, strengthen you, and bring you into something better than what you expected. This episode is for couples who are struggling, adjusting, learning, and trying not to give up. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, disappointed, confused, or just plain surprised by marriage, this conversation is for you. You are not the only one. You are not stuck. And it can get better. Welcome to Committed Hearts, a weekly podcast for engaged and married couples who want to build a strong, lasting, and God-centered relationship—without pressure, perfection, or churchy overload. Hosted by The Porters—pastors, marriage counselors, and partners for more than 25 years—each episode blends real-life stories, faith-shaped wisdom, and practical tools couples can apply right away. You’ll hear honest conversations about communication, connection, conflict, intimacy, and spiritual growth—delivered with grace, humor, and zero judgment. Whether you're newly engaged or decades into marriage, Committed Hearts will encourage you, challenge you, and help you grow together emotionally, spiritually, and relationally. Because great marriages aren’t found—they’re intentionally built, one committed heart at a time. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    27 min
  6. If You Feel Disconnected… This Might Be Why

    APR 8

    If You Feel Disconnected… This Might Be Why

    In this episode of the Committed Hearts Podcast, we talk about a principle that can completely transform your relationship: leaving and cleaving. Most people think it just means moving out of your parents’ house, but it goes much deeper than that. You can leave physically and still be emotionally, mentally, or even habitually tied to your past. And that might be the very thing blocking intimacy, connection, and growth in your relationship. In this conversation, we break down: Why leaving is more than just physical distance How outside relationships (family, habits, routines) can affect your marriage The importance of prioritizing your spouse above everything else What “cleaving” actually looks like in real life How to rebuild a connection, even if you don’t feel it right now Why bonding and intentional time together are essential Whether you’re newly married, engaged, or years into your relationship… It’s not too late to reset. 💡 Sometimes the breakthrough isn’t finding something new…It’s finally letting go of what’s holding you back. 💬 Ask yourself: Is there anything I haven’t fully left?❤️ And as always… keep your hearts committed. Welcome to Committed Hearts, a weekly podcast for engaged and married couples who want to build a strong, lasting, and God-centered relationship without pressure, perfection, or churchy overload. Hosted by The Porters pastors, marriage counselors, and partners for more than 25 years, each episode blends real-life stories, faith-shaped wisdom, and practical tools couples can apply right away. You’ll hear honest conversations about communication, connection, conflict, intimacy, and spiritual growth delivered with grace, humor, and zero judgment. Whether you're newly engaged or decades into marriage, Committed Hearts will encourage you, challenge you, and help you grow together emotionally, spiritually, and relationally. Because great marriages aren’t found, they’re intentionally built, one committed heart at a time. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    28 min
  7. Stop Comparing Your Marriage: How to Create Your Own Image of Love

    APR 1

    Stop Comparing Your Marriage: How to Create Your Own Image of Love

    In a world full of social media highlights and picture-perfect marriages, it’s easy to feel like your relationship doesn’t measure up. On this episode of Committed Hearts, Donna and William Porter break down the dangers of comparison and share how transparency, communication, and intentional action can help you build the marriage God intended for you. Learn why struggles are necessary, how to create your own image of love, and why protecting your relationship from outside influences can strengthen your bond. Whether you’re married, dating, or preparing for marriage, this episode will give you practical tools and spiritual guidance to stop comparing, start growing, and truly celebrate the love you share. Tune in and discover how to create a marriage that’s uniquely yours—without comparison, without regret, just committed hearts. Welcome to Committed Hearts, a weekly podcast for engaged and married couples who want to build a strong, lasting, and God-centered relationship—without pressure, perfection, or churchy overload. Hosted by The Porters—pastors, marriage counselors, and partners for more than 25 years—each episode blends real-life stories, faith-shaped wisdom, and practical tools couples can apply right away. You’ll hear honest conversations about communication, connection, conflict, intimacy, and spiritual growth—delivered with grace, humor, and zero judgment. Whether you're newly engaged or decades into marriage, Committed Hearts will encourage you, challenge you, and help you grow together emotionally, spiritually, and relationally. Because great marriages aren’t found—they’re intentionally built, one committed heart at a time. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    26 min
  8. You Can Fix This Starting Today: Affair-Proof Your Marriage

    MAR 25

    You Can Fix This Starting Today: Affair-Proof Your Marriage

    In this episode of the Committed Hearts Podcast, we dive into a real and honest conversation about how to protect and strengthen your marriage in a world full of distractions. Affairs don’t just happen overnight—they often start with small compromises, lack of boundaries, and unmet needs. But the good news? You have the power to create a relationship that’s so strong, fulfilling, and intentional that there’s no desire to look outside. We talk about: Setting boundaries that actually protect your relationship Why you should never “test your discipline” How to create an atmosphere your spouse wants to come home to The importance of meeting each other’s needs emotionally and physically Keeping things fun, fresh, and exciting inside your marriage Why “the grass isn’t greener” (and what to do instead) No matter where your relationship is right now, you can make a shift today. This is your reminder:You don’t need an outsider to fix what can be built stronger on the inside. 💬 If this spoke to you, share it with someone who needs it.❤️ And as always… keep your heart committed. Welcome to Committed Hearts, a weekly podcast for engaged and married couples who want to build a strong, lasting, and God-centered relationship—without pressure, perfection, or churchy overload. Hosted by The Porters—pastors, marriage counselors, and partners for more than 25 years—each episode blends real-life stories, faith-shaped wisdom, and practical tools couples can apply right away. You’ll hear honest conversations about communication, connection, conflict, intimacy, and spiritual growth—delivered with grace, humor, and zero judgment. Whether you're newly engaged or decades into marriage, Committed Hearts will encourage you, challenge you, and help you grow together emotionally, spiritually, and relationally. Because great marriages aren’t found—they’re intentionally built, one committed heart at a time. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    29 min
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Welcome to Committed Hearts, a weekly podcast for engaged and married couples who want to build a strong, lasting, and God-centered relationship, without pressure, perfection, or churchy overload. Hosted by The Porters, pastors, marriage counselors, and partners for more than 25 years, each episode blends real-life stories, faith-shaped wisdom, and practical tools couples can apply right away. You’ll hear honest conversations about communication, connection, conflict, intimacy, and spiritual growth, delivered with grace, humor, and zero judgment. Whether you're newly engaged or decades into marriage, Committed Hearts will encourage you, challenge you, and help you grow together emotionally, spiritually, and relationally. Because great marriages aren’t found, they’re intentionally built, one committed heart at a time. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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  • Creator
    The Porters
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Joshua Porter
  • Show Website
    COMMITTED HEARTS