Marriage Mixed

Spencer & Shirley
  • 5.0 (5)
  • CHRISTIANITY

Marriage is hard. And you know what makes marriage easier? Marrying someone from a different culture. Ha! Can you relate? You aren't alone. We believe there is hope, help, and healing available for your marriage.

  1. Episode 13 - Your Kids Aren't Bad

    04/12/2025

    Episode 13 - Your Kids Aren't Bad

    Parenting is no joke, and it is easy to assume your children are bad after you've given the last warning for the fifth time. Today we talk about the struggle of trying to understand our kids and connect with them while also managing their, eh, not so stellar behavior at times. Resources Referenced Parenting Resource: Habits of the Household - Justin Whitmel Earley Nourish Move Love - Lindsey Bomgren 0:00 Intro 1:37 Parental "looks" 4:05 Shirley & Spencer Update 11:48 Take 15 minutes for kids 17:09 Third Tutu 18:24 Your Kids Aren't Bad 20:00 Snack Break 25:00 Exercise & Children 30:21 Shirley's Fun Fact 33:50 Things we say we won't ever do 36:10 Wrapping Up

    37 min
  2. Episode 12 - I Hate Lasagna (& Moving)

    04/20/2024

    Episode 12 - I Hate Lasagna (& Moving)

    Phew, it's been a minute! We're excited to be back. 0:00 Intro 1:45 Spencer & Shirley update 5:05 Couple's Question 6:45 Brussels 9:09 All about moving 14:49 How to help someone who's moving 19:57 Moving advice 24:41 Baby interruption... 25:05 True or False 30:15 Hating Lasagna 32:27 Avoiding triggers 36:29 Ministry update 37:32 Shirley's fun fact 39:48 Wrapping up Join us as we unravel the difficulties of moving in an interracial marriage. You'll get to hear Spencer's true feelings about Shirley's lasagna, and also how to AVOID sharing your true feelings in some cases... https://marriagemixed.org/podcast/episode-12-i-hate-lasagna-and-moving/

    43 min
  3. Episode 11 - What Did You Expect - Let's Talk

    12/01/2023

    Episode 11 - What Did You Expect - Let's Talk

    Communicating our expectations in life is fairly common... except in marriage. The same goes for checking in; maybe you check in with your team at work, or go check on your kids when they go strangely silent. When was the last time you checked in with your spouse? https://marriagemixed.org/podcast/episode-11-what-did-you-expect-lets-talk/ Resources Referenced: The Five Love Languages Podcast - Gary Chapman The Natural Baby Sleep Solution - Dr. Polly Moore The Urban Alternative - Dr. Tony Evans

    45 min
  4. Episode 10 - Interruptions Can Be Divine

    10/28/2023

    Episode 10 - Interruptions Can Be Divine

    Enjoy a laid back episode as Shirley shares about a significant interruption in her life and Spencer talks about God's perfect timing. marriagemixed.org/podcast/episode-10-interruptions-can-be-divine/ Resources Referenced: A Shephard Looks at Psalm 23 - W Phillip Keller "A Trusting Heart" - 1 Samuel 23 - Calvary Chapel Orlando - Pastor Will Ramirez 38 min - Dr. David Jeremiah Ramsey Solutions - Financial Peace

    45 min
  5. Episode 9 - Your Spouse Hasn't Hurt You As Much As You Think

    09/30/2023

    Episode 9 - Your Spouse Hasn't Hurt You As Much As You Think

    Tune in today to hear about how our past pain can influence current conflict with our spouse in an interracial marriage. 0:01 Intro 6:17 Main Topic 23:22 Shirley's Fun Fact 26:22 Wrapping Up https://marriagemixed.org/podcast/episode-9-your-spouse-hasnt-hurt-you-as-much-as-you-think/

    29 min
  6. Episode 8 - Seeing in Black, White, and Red

    08/27/2023

    Episode 8 - Seeing in Black, White, and Red

    Most of probably know what it means to see something in "black and white", but what does that mean when it happens in our marriage? Today Shirley and Spencer talk about how our point of view and our emotions can affect our communication. https://marriagemixed.org/podcast/episode-8-seeing-in-black-white-and-red/

    44 min
  7. Episode 7 - How Broke Are You

    07/21/2023

    Episode 7 - How Broke Are You

    You're broke and we are too.  Join us as we talk about our strengths and, well, our brokeness.   Also, stick around to hear all the self-realization and cooking opportunities that a freezer can offer. https://marriagemixed.org/podcast/episode-7-how-broke-are-you/

    43 min
  8. Episode 6 - Parental Ponderings

    06/10/2023

    Episode 6 - Parental Ponderings

    Sleep Deprivation, Sockless Babies, and Second-Hand Mothering… today's podcast on parenting in an interracial marriage is sure to entertain. You might also notice that the audio has been improved thanks to some training from Spencer's audiophile brother-in-law! https://marriagemixed.org/podcast/episode-6-parental-ponderings/

    35 min
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Marriage is hard. And you know what makes marriage easier? Marrying someone from a different culture. Ha! Can you relate? You aren't alone. We believe there is hope, help, and healing available for your marriage.

Information

  • Creator
    Spencer & Shirley
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023
  • Show Website
    Marriage Mixed