Love Letters with Jason & Ros

Jason and Ros Hamilton

Greetings, Great People, and welcome to 💌 Love Letters with Jason & Ros, hosted by Jason and Rosalind Hamilton.  After 30+ years of marriage, with tests, trials, and triumphs, we know we wouldn't have made it without Christ at the center of our marriage.   That’s why we created Love Letters with Jason & Ros, a safe space to share wisdom, laughter, insights, and biblical truths about love. Whether you’re single, dating, engaged, married, or a parent, this podcast is for you!  On each episode, we pick a letter of the alphabet (like “L” for LOVE) and engage in conversation, examining the impact each topic has on our lives.  Together, we’ll share stories, challenges, and real-talk tidbits, plus provide biblical truths and prayer to help you thrive.  Between episodes, we will post shorts that keep the conversation going by addressing your questions and comments.Subscribe below and join the journey as we LIVE OUT OUR LOVE LETTERS together—one episode at a time!  Learn more at JasonAndRos.com 

  1. Oct 21

    Candid Conversations: When It's Hard To Forgive

    Send us Fan Mail “Don’t trust him...Trust Me.” That’s what I heard the Lord say when forgiving was hard, and I was afraid of getting hurt again.  In this Candid Conversation, we’re talking about when it’s hard to forgive, and we go deep on this one! Jason and Ros pick up where our last forgiveness episode left off, sharing straight talk about forgiving a spouse, a loved one, or anyone who has hurt us, even when they never say sorry. WE COVER:  Various reasons why it’s so hard to forgive someone, but they don’t move the needle or cut no ice!Discover the four hard scenarios of forgiveness, and why we still gain when we forgive and repentWhy trust and forgiveness are not the same thingThe horrible consequences of harboring unforgivenessWhat we do when someone keeps saying sorry but keeps repeating the same offenseCHAPTERS: 00:00   Intro & Welcome to Today's Candid Conversation03:13   Why It’s So Hard to Forgive—Hard Scenarios10:48   Letting Go of Unforgiveness12:59   Jason's Story—Remembering Being Forgiven16:36   Trust & Forgiveness—Not the Same Thing24:44   The Consequences of Unforgiveness30:11   Ros's Story—3 Reasons Why I Forgive34:03   They Keep Repenting AND Keep Hurting37:46   Final Thoughts & Closing Prayer  EPISODE SCRIPTURES/PASSAGES— [NIV, NKJV] All scripture references were taken from Bible Gateway: https://www.biblegateway.com/Psalm 118:8 Matthew 18:32-35Mark 11:25-26RESOURCES: “Trust is earned in drops and lost in buckets…”  Author Kevin KellyBook | Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I’d Known Earlier (2023)POWER TAKEAWAY: Although it can be very difficult to forgive certain scenarios or situations, we MUST forgive because God commands it, it ultimately benefits our overall well-being, and He’s given us the grace to do it!  We want to hear from you. Which is harder for you right now: letting go of the offense, or knowing when to trust again? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! If you are in an abusive situation, your safety comes first. In the U.S., call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or visit thehotline.org. If you are in immediate danger, call your local emergency number. Everything in one place: JasonAndRos.com Live out your Love Letter. 💌

  2. Oct 7

    Forgiveness: A Force To Be Reckoned With

    Send us Fan Mail Forgiveness is not a feeling. It's a decisive action you take, and it might be the most necessary force and source of healing for your marriage and love relationships! In this episode of Love Letters with Jason and Ros, we take a deep dive into the concept of forgiveness. We keep this conversation real and relevant to what it looks like today for the offended and the offender! So tune in to this episode to better understand and gain clarity on the WHAT, the WHY, and the HOW of forgiveness. It isn’t always fair, but it’s fundamental to obtaining inner healing, peace, and restoration for yourself and your marriage! ❤️‍🔥 WE COVER: What forgiveness truly is, and why it feels unfairThe first mention of forgiveness in the Bible and what it teaches us about the big pictureThe repentance process: God's kindness, godly sorrow, and personal confessionWhy worldly sorrow says, "I'm sorry I got caught," and godly sorrow advances relationships, holding a deeper sentimentFOR. GIVE. NESS. How to do it God’s wayForgiving versus forgettingThe covenant of forgiveness in marriage and why the standard is what God did, not what your spouse deservesEPISODE SCRIPTURES/PASSAGES— [NKJV], [NIV] All Scripture references were taken from Bible Gateway Genesis 50:17-20Colossians 3:13 Romans 2:4 Ephesians 4:32James 5:163 John 1:21 Cor. 13:5POWER TAKEAWAY: “Forgiveness is a divine extension of God’s grace towards an imperfect and sinful world. Not only must we forgive others as we’ve been forgiven, but He’s also given us the grace TO forgive!” THIS WEEK’S “LIVE OUT YOUR LOVE LETTER" CHALLENGE: STEP 1 | Think of one thing you're still holding against your spouse or loved one and write it down.STEP 2 | Bring it to God in prayer first, and ask Him to connect you back to a moment He completely forgave you of something you didn't deserve, but extended grace anyway.STEP 3 | Then make the decision, not the feeling, to release it. In a safe space, tell your spouse or loved one what it is and that you've released it. "I'm not carrying it anymore." We want to hear from you, let us know your thoughts! What did you learn?What surprised or inspired you the most?What addition topics would you like to see discussed on Love Letters? Everything in one place: JasonAndRos.com Live out your Love Letter. 💌

  3. Sep 23 ·  Bonus

    Candid Conversations: What Happens When the Marriage Covenant is Broken?

    Send us Fan Mail “I’ve broken the marriage covenant before, and it was a train wreck!' When the covenant breaks does the marriage fall? Find out what goes down and how to bring it back up!  During this Candid Conversations episode of Love Letters with Jason & Ros, we share painful truths and answer pressing questions about what happens when the covenant is broken. So, watch E15 as we keep it real with more candid discussions just for you!  WE COVER: Why Adam and Eve's story is the pattern for every broken covenant, keeping passivity and blame  prominent in marriages even todayThe top ways couples break covenant without even realizing itWhy many husbands struggle to love and lead, while wives end up leading instead of submitting and supportingWhat God's response to broken covenant looks like compared to oursHow to rebuild a covenant mindset through repentance and forgiveness CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Intro & Welcome to Candid Conversations02:17 – What Happens When the Covenant Is Broken?04:39 – Adam & Eve: The First Broken Covenant09:00 – The Blame Game That Breaks Us10:00 – Ways We Break Covenant Today12:33 – Why Husbands Struggle to Love & Lead16:34 – Why Wives Struggle to Submit & Support22:18 – Ros Gets Candid: When I Broke Covenant26:05 – Building a Covenant Mindset27:31 – From "I Do" to "I Still Do"29:13 – Our Takeaway & Closing PrayerREFERENCES/RESOURCES One Extraordinary Marriage: “Average Sex Life in Marriage: What the Research Shows (And What Actually Matters) https://oneextraordinarymarriage.com/average-sex-life-marriage/Good Therapy: “Premarital Counseling: Building a Strong Foundation for Marriage” https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/modes/premarital-counseling EPISODE SCRIPTURES/PASSAGES— [NKJV] Genesis Chapter 3 reference was taken from Bible Gateway: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%203&version=NKJV POWER TAKEAWAY:  "When we sin against our spouse, we ultimately sin against God and break covenant on both ends. There is HOPE; Jesus is our Mediator who provided a way for us to get back into both covenants.”  THIS WEEK’S “LIVE OUT YOUR LOVE LETTER" CHALLENGE: Sit with your spouse for an honest covenant check-in. Ask each other, "is there anything unspoken between us that's created distance?" Then pray together and ask God to help you both return fully to your covenant, whatever surfaces.💌 We want to hear from you!  Everything in one place: JasonAndRos.com Live out your Love Letter. 💌

  4. Sep 9

    Covenant: Why Marriage Starts Here

    Send us Fan Mail “I didn't realize I was trying to become a wife; then God said, 'Wait a minute, you're My daughter first!'” Discover the significance of one marriage, two covenants, and what it means to be “all in!” ------------------ In E14 of Love Letters with Jason and Ros, we’re talking about “Covenant,” and we’re keeping it real! With fewer than 40% of couples receiving premarital counseling, many enter marriage unaware of their first covenant—let alone the second! We’ve officially kicked off Season 2 of Love Letters with our new series, “Building Healthy Marriages,” starting with the key element by which every strong marriage must start and stand: Covenant! Discover why covenant is the foundation for everything else in your marriage, and why understanding it can change the way you love, communicate, and build together. We Cover: What a covenant actually is, and how our covenant with God through Jesus becomes the foundation for how we love our spouseThe 5-part marriage covenant found in Genesis 2, and what each part meansHusband and Wife covenant roles and responsibilitiesThree truths that changed how we view marriageWhy we must recognize, receive, and remain “all in” with both covenants  Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome to Season 2 of Love Letters01:53 – Our three main points for today02:29 – What is a covenant?03:18 – POINT 1—We have a covenant with God through Jesus.09:28 – POINT 2—We have a covenant with each other09:58 – The first wedding in Genesis 216:34 – Three fundamental beliefs about godly marriage27:06 – POINT 3— Committing to maintain both covenants30:49 – How to maintain the marriage covenant (Ephesians 5)34:49 – Five elements of staying "all in"41:05 – What the research says about connection and intimacy42:33 – Your Power Takeaway: Recognize, Receive, Remain43:37 – Your Love Letter Challenge44:20 – Closing prayer References and Resources: One Extraordinary Marriage: “Average Sex Life in Marriage: What the Research Shows (And What Actually Matters)”   https://oneextraordinarymarriage.com/average-sex-life-marriage/ Good Therapy: “Premarital Counseling: Building a Strong Foundation for Marriage”   https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/modes/premarital-counseling Episode Scriptures/Passages— [NKJV], [NIV] All Scripture References taken from Bible Gateway:  https://www.biblegateway.com/  Our Covenant with God, the Father, Through Christ Jesus: 1 Corinthians 11, verse 25John 1, verse 12John 14, verse 151 John 5, verse 3Our Covenant with One Another, as Husband & Wife: Genesis 2, verses 18-25Genesis 1, verses 27-281 John 3, verses 16-18 3. Our Commitment to Both Covenants- Be All In: John 13, verse 34Ephesians 5, verse 21Ephesians 5, verses 22-28 Power Takeaway: "If you want to experience a healthy, fulfilling marriage: Recognize, Receive, and Remain in both covenants, under God’s divine protection. This is God's WAY and WILL for all of your love relationships.” This Week's "Live Out Your Love Letter" Challenge: Identify one or two areas in your relationship with God and in your marriage where you haven't fully recognized, received, or remained in covenant. Write it down, pray about it, and talk about it with your spouse. Then commit to being intentional about doing something different this week. 💌 We want to hear from you! What did you learn?What surprised or inspired you the most?What topics would you like to see discussed on Love Letters? Everything in one place: JasonAndRos.com Live out your Love Letter. 💌

  5. Jul 8

    How to Have Romance With Finance!

    Send us Fan Mail Can love and money really work together? In Episode 12 of Love Letters with Jason & Ros, we dive into “F” Finances and share how to create “Romance with Finance” in your marriage! Money mismanagement can be one of the greatest sources of stress, discontentment, and division in marriages and love relationships. Challenges like debt, misappropriation, unrealistic expectations, lack of vision, and poor or no planning can quickly turn marital bliss into chaos! Yet, when finances are handled with wisdom, unity, and Godly principles, couples can build stability, strengthen trust, and move toward lasting success. In this episode, Jason & Ros share interesting facts, fun conversation, and powerful insights on: Financial fundamentals for relationshipsHow financial ignorance is not blissThe real results people experience when they honor God with their financesThe common challenges couples face when the “money is funny”Practical strategies for overcoming financial difficulties... togetherChapters: 0:00       Welcome to Love Letters with Jason & Ros- Topic Introduction2:06       Navigating the Fundamentals of Finances 11:30     Our Story: Financial Ignorance is NOT Bliss21:20     The Real Results of Honoring God w/Your Finances25:18     When the Money is Funny- Financial Challenges!31:48     Biblical Truths— Deuteronomy 8, Verse 18 and Matthew 25, Verse 2133:35     Overcoming Financial Difficulties47:38     Love Letter Finance Challenge48:13     BONUS: Gold Nuggets of Giving & Investing52:34     Closing PrayerResources: Connect with Jason and Ros at: https://linktr.ee/jasonandros  5 Financial Fundamentals: Living— Setting a realistic budgetGiving— Honoring the Lord with your financesSaving— Establishing funds for emergencies and incidentalsInvesting— Sowing into your future, retirement, and eventual passingJust for You— Enjoying the fruits of your labor (modestly)Scripture References:  Deuteronomy 8, Verse 18 - "And you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.”Matthew 25, Verse 21 - "His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.”Live Out Your Love Letter Challenge: Pray for a Vision for Your Finances If you are struggling with managing your money, and it's negatively impacting your relationship with your spouse, get help right away.Everything in one place: JasonAndRos.com Live out your Love Letter. 💌

  6. Jun 25

    You Won’t Truly Know Purpose Without This Insight

    Send us Fan Mail Do you really know what Purpose is? The truth may surprise you, especially when it comes to purpose in your love relationships!   In Episode 11, we explore the true meaning of “P” for Purpose in a dynamic conversation with our special guest, Pastor Erik Luchetta, a longtime Bible teacher of theological studies and a trusted friend! Together, we challenge some of the most common misconceptions people carry about purpose, and why having the right perspective can potentially impact how we love, live, and relate to one another with positive results.    Top Three Things Purpose is Not: It’s not your job or positionIt’s not a “calling” or “anointing” over your lifeAnd… it’s not your gifts, talents, or abilitiesThe truth? Every person has one purpose, but it’s lived out in many unique ways.  And yes… even your love relationships have purpose! Pastor Erik helps us unpack how understanding God’s design for purpose brings clarity to relationships, the appropriate love alignment, ultimate forgiveness, and divine peace in how we should live out our faith, individually and collectively! Chapters: 0:00         Welcome to Love Letters with Jason & Ros3:10         Introducing Pastor Erik Luchetta3:42         Defining PURPOSE & God’s Plan for Humanity  VS. Individual Calling8:44         God’s Will On Earth As It Is In Heaven- Matthew 6, Verse 1011:12       The Cost of Fulfilling Godly Purpose 13:44       What It Means to Be Human24:02       Living Out Purpose in the “Little” Things33:03       The Importance of Forgiveness in Fulfilling Purpose42:30       Interesting Statistics on Purpose47:24       How Purpose & Love Contribute to the Greater Good1:02:57    Biblical Truth- Colossians 3, Verse 231:06:20    Love Letter Challenge on Purpose!  Episode Resources: Lakewood Bible Study “Living In Your Purpose.” Erik Luchetta and Jeremy Marrone, September 2024. https://www.lakewoodchurch.com/watch-online/06E587AE45D62f542B9F7930DE16Scripture References: Matthew 6, Verse 10 - “Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”Colossians 3, Verse 23 - “And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men,”Live Out Your Love Letter Challenge: Discover your purpose by answering these 3 questions. What do you love to do and would do without getting paid or if no one was watching?What is your why and motivation behind fulfilling purpose?Are you willing to start "small" and possibly stay "small?"Everything in one place: JasonAndRos.com Live out your Love Letter. 💌

  7. Jun 12

    Embracing the Gift of Singlehood!

    Send us Fan Mail Are you currently living single? Get ready as we uncover the truth about God's gift of singlehood and how to embrace it in your love relationships. In Episode 10: Embracing the Gift of Singlehood, we sit down with Pastor Jacqui Hill-Goudeau, author, administrator, exceptional Bible teacher, and longtime friend. Jacqui breaks down common myths about being single, answers those burning questions, and shares how to live a successfully single, healthy, and whole life God's way.  We discuss the challenges of living single in the 21st century, share interesting statistics, and unpack the truth about the two singlehood statuses — whether you are single while waiting (you desire a spouse) or single while walking (you do not have a desire for a spouse). Chapters:  0:00       Welcome to Love Letters with Jason & Ros2:11       Meet Special Guest— Jacqui Hill-Goudeau       3:06       Choosing to be Single & Stigma5:26       “Jacqui’s Single Seasons Story”9:55       Loving Yourself & Being Genuine13:35     God Is Your Ultimate COVERING 21:17     “The Single Wife”26:09     Singlehood Challenges30:45     Waiting Well in Your Single Season44:26     Bible Truths- 1 Corinthians 748:00     How to Embrace Singlehood50:21     “A Shopper’s Guide to Dating”55:01     Live Out Your Love Letter Challenge56:48     Closing Prayer Episode Resources: Follow Jacqui — https://www.wisdomspeakstoday.com Order Jacqui's books on Amazon — https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jacqui-Hill-Goudeau/author/B0G6GMB58K Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 7, verse 7 (Apostle Paul) “But I wish everyone were single, as I am. Yet each person has a special gift from God, of one kind or another.” (NIV)1 Corinthians 7, verse 32b  “…He who is unmarried cares for the things of the Lord, how he may please Him…” (NKJV)o   1 Corinthians 7, verse 34b  “…In the same way, the unmarried woman cares about the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit…” (NKJV) Live Out Your Love Letter Challenge: Read 1 Corinthians 7 and discover your gift. Has God called you to walk in singleness and wholeness? Or has He given you a desire for a spouse? Both are gifts from God. Learn what yours is and embrace it as you walk with Him in faith during your single season.Everything in one place: JasonAndRos.com Live out your Love Letter. 💌

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Greetings, Great People, and welcome to 💌 Love Letters with Jason & Ros, hosted by Jason and Rosalind Hamilton.  After 30+ years of marriage, with tests, trials, and triumphs, we know we wouldn't have made it without Christ at the center of our marriage.   That’s why we created Love Letters with Jason & Ros, a safe space to share wisdom, laughter, insights, and biblical truths about love. Whether you’re single, dating, engaged, married, or a parent, this podcast is for you!  On each episode, we pick a letter of the alphabet (like “L” for LOVE) and engage in conversation, examining the impact each topic has on our lives.  Together, we’ll share stories, challenges, and real-talk tidbits, plus provide biblical truths and prayer to help you thrive.  Between episodes, we will post shorts that keep the conversation going by addressing your questions and comments.Subscribe below and join the journey as we LIVE OUT OUR LOVE LETTERS together—one episode at a time!  Learn more at JasonAndRos.com 

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