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. 1d ago

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. May 6

    Life's Priorities in Marriage: God, Work, Kids...What Comes First?

    Many couples love each other but struggle with priorities. In this episode of Still Holding Hands, Tim & Chris Peterson talk about blending God, work, kids, church, and marriage so your relationship doesn’t get pushed to the bottom of the list. Life's Priorities: GodSpouseKidsChurchWork 1 Corinthians 14:33 (NLT) Psalms 92:13-14 (NKJV) Matthew 6:33 (NLT) Song: "First Things First" - Consumed by Fire https://youtu.be/bpTOcZN9JB4?si=9r3Uq3kee0EhMm28 STILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE: Do a 30 minute Priority Checkup/Reset Have an honest conversationAsk each other: "Where do you think you fall in my priorities?"Ask each other: "Where do you want to be in my priorities?"Individually, rand for yourself these 5 priorities:Faith/Relationship with the LordMarriageKids/FamilyChurchWorkThen compare each of your listsWhere are you aligned?Where are you off?ACTION: Make one adjustment in your priorities this weekAttend church togetherSay no to any extra commitment this weekLog off ON TIME or early from work Strong marriages aren't built on accident, they are built on purpose...priority purpose. When you get this right, you won't just stay married, you will stay connected. Next Time on STILL HOLDING HANDS: We talk about finances in, "Marriage, Money & Misunderstandings!" 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!

    51 min

  8. Apr 29

    "What Planet Are You From?" - What Builds or Breaks Your Marriage

    Marriage often breaks down when wives feel unloved and husbands feel disrespected. In this episode of Still Holding Hands, we explore the power dynamic of what builds or breaks your marriage, and how it impacts communication, conflict, intimacy, and practical ways couples can rebuild connection using biblical wisdom and everyday habits. Episode 5: "What Planet Are Your From" Song: While I'm Waiting - John Waller https://youtu.be/i6X71sXagUY?si=qRA1dQWEyJp7PoKv Book and Study: "Love & Respect" - Emerson Eggerichs https://www.amazon.com/Love-Respect-Study-Set-Desperately/dp/B00ZG6NRHG/ref=pd_sbs_d_sccl_1_4/131-8678041-9343806?pd_rd_w=DyAUQ&content-id=amzn1.sym.aa738fbd-ad05-4d11-aae2-04b598db6305&pf_rd_p=aa738fbd-ad05-4d11-aae2-04b598db6305&pf_rd_r=SNG7D16PWN1JR412VXTC&pd_rd_wg=G0Js7&pd_rd_r=2f179e68-9c9a-4542-a84e-883bed290046&pd_rd_i=B00ZG6NRHG&psc=1 Ephesians 5:31-33 NLT Proverbs 15:1 NLT Proverbs 18:21 The Message STILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE: Next 7 Days: Husbands: Every day, intentionally show one act of love to your wife Wives: Every day, intentionally show one act of respect to your husband At end of each day, ask each other: What did that mean to you today? On the Next STILL HOLDING HANDS Podcast: Life's Priorities in Marriage: Learn how to blend faith, work, kids, church and your spouse, so your relationship stays strong, connected and centered on what matters most. #ChristianMarriage #MarriageAdvice #MarriagePodcast #MarriageCommunication #RelationshipAdvice #StillHoldingHands #GodCenteredMarriage

    44 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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