Imbetween Podcast On Marriage, Parenting, Faith, And Everything In Between

Sometimes our spouse can feel like our best friend. And, other times, they can drive us crazy! In episode 158, we want to give you 4 ways to stick together when you feel bored, irritated, or frustrated with your spouse.For the full show notes, including date night questions and journal prompts about this episode, go to IMbetween.org/episode158Connect with us on:Facebook | Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No one wakes up and decides, "I’m going to ruin my marriage, neglect my kids, and cause mistrust in my family." Yet, sometimes our spouse and children can feel like they have taken second (or last) place to our personal goals and busyness. In Episode 157, Dr. Josh and Christi Straub share with us how seven core decisions can help us put what’s most important center stage in our lives. If you can carve out 20 minutes a day for your child, it can fuel their soul.Dr. Josh and Christi Straub are speakers, authors, and marriage and leadership coaches. Together they lead Famous at Home, an organization devoted to equipping leaders, organizations, military families, and churches in emotional intelligence and family wellness. They host the weekly Famous At Home Podcast, lead a yearlong coaching cohort called The Leader’s Heart, and have written children’s books on emotional intelligence. Josh and Christi love spending time on the lake with their three sweet kids and their feisty Goldendoodle, Copper.For the full show

With the rising costs of gas, groceries, and pretty much everything in life, are you feeling the financial strain like we are? In Episode 156, we’re so thankful to be talking with the founders of SeedTime money, Bob and Linda Lotich. They answer the tough question, "Finances are killing my marriage. What do I do?"Bob and Linda Lotich have spent the last 15 years helping millions discover true financial freedom with their award-winning blog SeedTime.com and SeedTime Money podcast.Unlike most financial experts, they lead with grace over judgement and focus on creating hope while washing away the shame so many carry with money.In their new book Simple Money, Rich Life they share practical steps to save and earn more money in order to fund your God-given purpose and dreams.For the full show notes, go to IMbetween.org/episode156Connect with us on:Facebook | Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The gift of Enneagram for relationships is that it offers us insights and perspectives of others. If you've ever found yourself questioning why your spouse does certain things in some ways or reacts to certain triggers in other ways, this episode is for you.In episode 155, we interview Enneagram coach, Dani Cooper, about how the Enneagram can help you understand your spouse at a deeper level. She also helps you learn how to love your spouse well by discovering the core lies they believe and how you can speak truth to their deepest wounds.Dani Cooper is a Certified Enneagram Teacher and Coach for individuals, couples and teams. She is the author of a new book, The Enneagram For Christian Couples. She is passionate about encouraging others to get on the road to self-discovery, and believes that only as we begin to understand ourselves, can we begin to truly love and care for the people in our lives and grow in our relationship with God and the world around us.For the full show notes, go to IMbetween.org/episode

Whether you're a bride-to-be, a mother-in-law-to-be, or a woman who has been braving the in-law relationship for decades, every daughter-in-law and mother-in-law needs help navigating their relationship sometimes. In Episode 154, we chat with mother-in-law and daughter-in-law duo, Barbara and Stacy Reaoch, about practical ways the in-law relationship can genuinely thrive in the midst of difficulty.Barbara Reaoch, author of A Better Than Anything Christmas (2020), is the former director of the children’s division at Bible Study Fellowship International. Her home is Minneapolis, Minn., with her husband Ron. Prior to her role at BSF, Barbara and Ron lived in Cape Town, South Africa, to teach Bible Study Fellowship classes. They also worked with the Rafiki Foundation to train young women in job and life skills. You can connect with her at www.barbarareaoch.com.Stacy Reaoch is a pastor’s wife, mother of four, and the author of Wilderness Wanderings: Finding Contentment in the Desert Times of Life. She has written

Known as 40 days to give up chocolate, alcohol, social media, or a "quick" way to diet before Easter, the Lenten season can easily be misunderstood. It’s not in the Bible and Jesus never told us to do it, yet the ancient Church declared the months before Easter a fasting season, and millions of Christians still observe it today.In Episode 153, we interview best-selling author, Tsh Oxenreider, about celebrating Lent as a family. Whether you have been celebrating Lent for many years, or you are just wanting to dip your family's toes into this liturgical practice, this episode is full of practical tips and historical background of the why and how of observing Lent.Starting with Ash Wednesday, Tsh guides us to a better understanding of Jesus’s sacrifice as we delight in His ultimate love. She opens up with a brief history of Lent, the importance of Lent’s trifecta: fasting, almsgiving, and prayer, as well as 5 questions to ask yourself when you’re deciding what to give up. She also gives us some practical ideas a

Whether you realize it or not, parenting happens in habits. We make meals, we get in cars, we answer SO many questions, we discipline, and we do bedtime. So much of our relationship with children happens through these ordinary rhythms of the day, and yet how often do we go through these motions as if they were meaningless? How often do we just blaze through these mundane “chores” to finally get some “me-time?” In this episode, Justin will show us how ordinary routines are actually extraordinary opportunities to live out the love of God in a profound way. He’ll give us the tools we need for parenting and discover spiritual meaning in the everyday moments of waking, mealtimes, screen time, and bedtimes. We trust that you'll find this episode inspiring and useful in establishing new habits and intentional rhythms around your everyday routines. We hope that by seeing these mundane moments as spiritual practices, your family will have a greater sense of peace and purpose as your home becomes a place where everyone

Today, we’re going to be discussing how to support your hurting spouse when you are hurting too. This topic hits close to home because we’ve lived it this past year. In May of last year, we said goodbye to Daniel’s dad after a brave 16 month battle with cancer. Thankfully, we were literally there to say goodbye to him. We had flown into Daniel’s hometown on Sunday and his dad unexpectedly passed away two days later. We weren’t ready for this kind of grief. No one is. Many of you have been grieving and hurting as well. Perhaps you’ve lost a loved one too. Maybe you’ve lost your job in these tumultuous times. Perhaps you’ve lost friends or family members over differences of opinion. It’s been a difficult few years, to say the least. So, how do you support your spouse when you’re hurting too? How do you not ignore your own pain to be there for your spouse? How do you not resent your spouse for needing extra attention when they are not necessarily paying attention to your needs and wants? There are no easy answer

Marcus and Chris have spent years studying human relationships and were previously on our podcast talking about the connection between joy and marriage. Now they offer parenting principles derived from the way our brains are hardwired. As you'll soon find out, joy isn’t some abstract concept, but a neurochemical reality that arises from the choices we make. Listen to this episode to learn how to make the parenting decisions that bring joy to yourself and then to those young lives in your hands. You’ll never regret investing in joy! For the full show notes, go to IMbetween.org/episode150IMBETWEEN FB COMMUNITY:https://www.facebook.com/imbetweenshowIMBETWEEN INSTAGRAM COMMUNITY:https://www.instagram.com/imbetweenshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is just in time for the holidays!Are you looking for the PERFECT gift to give to your loved one, friend, co-worker, or neighbor? Are you tired of dropping hints to your loved ones about what you want, only to be disappointed by their gift-giving? If you want to give or receive the perfect gift, the Enneagram can help guide you.Dr. Drew Moser takes us through the perfect gifts to indulge and/or to encourage each Enneagram type to grow into a healthier version of themselves.And as an added bonus, go to IMbetween.org/episode51 to grab your FREE Enneagram Gift Guide e-book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 149, we chat with Scott James about Celebrating Jesus in the Advent season with your family. For those of you that would like to observe Advent together as a family, but don’t know where to start, this episode is for you. Or, if you have been celebrating Advent together as a family for a number of years, but looking to do something a little different, this interview is for you too. For the full show notes, go to IMbetween.org/episode149IMBETWEEN FB COMMUNITY:https://www.facebook.com/imbetweenshowIMBETWEEN INSTAGRAM COMMUNITY:https://www.instagram.com/imbetweenshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 148, we are chatting with Karen Ehman about How to Break The Pattern of People Pleasing and Confidently Live Your Life.As we enter into the holidays, there are many times we bend over backward or say “YES!" to many situations that we look back and wish we had said no. Whether it’s packing the calendar with holiday parties, or hosting Christmas dinner for the family because “No one else will do it and then what will happen?!” this episode will help you realize if you are a people pleaser or not. This interview will also give you practical steps about how you can implement boundaries with the pushers, pouters, guilt bombers, and others who try to call the shots in your life. For the full show notes, go to IMbetween.org/episode148IMBETWEEN FB COMMUNITY:https://www.facebook.com/imbetweenshowIMBETWEEN INSTAGRAM COMMUNITY:https://www.instagram.com/imbetweenshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 147, we have the great honor of interviewing Ruth Chou Simons. Y’all…this was such an incredible discussion as we jump right into why we need to stop pretending we have it altogether, the gospel of self-improvement and why we need to replace it with the gospel of life-transforming grace.We talk about growing up in a shame based household as we all grew up in first generation Asian families, and how she learned not to carry on the same way of parenting into her own family. We also talk about what it means to be a third-culture-kid and striving for approval. We could have talked to her for hours on end as we feel like we were just scratching the surface of what it means and how it feels to be an Asian North American during this time. For the full show notes, go to IMbetween.org/episode147IMBETWEEN FB COMMUNITY:https://www.facebook.com/imbetweenshowIMBETWEEN INSTAGRAM COMMUNITY:https://www.instagram.com/imbetweenshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Research shows that worry has a trickle-down effect from parent to child. Thus, it's important that parents learn how to manage their worries so that they can cultivate a more peaceful environment for their children. It is possible to give your children (both young and older) the tools for coping with worry and the ability to think differently about the problems and challenges they encounter in the world around them. In episode 146, Daniel and Christina interview Dr. Josh Straub about what tools to teach our kids to help them manage their worry and trust God. We can all choose to be brave and live free even when we worry. Here's how to do it. For the full show notes, go to IMbetween.org/episode146IMBETWEEN FB:https://www.facebook.com/imbetweenshowIMBETWEEN INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/imbetweenshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There has been a lot of talk about personal burnout as the result of everything we have been experiencing. In the same breath, there have been lots of conversations about how we can practice self-care to improve/protect our mental health and overall well-being. And while these conversations are important, one crucial piece of the puzzle has not been highlighted enough: marriage burnout. In Episode 145, Daniel and Christina interview Carey and Toni Nieywhof about what marriage burnout is and how to prevent it. We also discuss the crucial link between getting healthier personally and having a healthier marriage. If you are currently experiencing marriage burnout, they share some really practical ways to heal and move forward together with your spouse.For the full show notes, go to IMbetween.org/episode145IMBETWEEN FB:https://www.facebook.com/imbetweenshowIMBETWEEN INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/imbetweenshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After studying thousands of couples for over 4 decades, Dr. John Gottman found that the difference between happy and unhappy couples is not how much they fight, how often they have sex, or how much money is in their bank accounts. Instead, it is how often they turn toward each other instead of turning away from one another. In episode 144, Daniel and Christina share how the first half of their marriage was a disaster waiting to happen and what changes they made to ensure the second half of their marriage was healthier. For the full show notes, go to IMbetween.org/episode144IMBETWEEN FB:https://www.facebook.com/imbetweenshowIMBETWEEN INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/imbetweenshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a year of ups and downs, loss of power and control, children in and out of school, and working from home, our lives have become more chaotic than ever before. Are you ready to bring peace into your home? In Episode 143, Laura Hernandez shares with us her proven customized systems that have brought calm and order into her family of 12. If you feel like you are only reacting to your life instead of intentionally living your life, this episode is for you!Laura Hernandez and her husband Tony live in the Dallas area where they raise their 10 amazing children, 7 biological and 3 adopted. Laura created Mama Systems to help others bring peace to their homes through customized systems. She offers coaching and courses that help families live more intentionally. For the full show notes, go to IMbetween.org/episode143IMBETWEEN FB:https://www.facebook.com/imbetweenshowIMBETWEEN INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/imbetweenshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is it possible for you and your spouse to live in the same house, sleep in the same bed, eat dinner around the same table, be quarantined in the same space, and feel utterly alone? Absolutely. And if you feel this way, you are not alone. It happens more often than couples talk about or are willing to confess.Researcher and psychologist, Dr. John Gottman, discovered that the #1 thing couples fight about is not about money, or in-laws, or sex. Instead, most arguments in relationships are about a failure to connect emotionally. That’s why, in today’s episode, we want to share with you 4 simple ways to reconnect with your spouse when you are feeling disconnected. After more than a year of this pandemic, there has been a lot said (or maybe unsaid) that may have left the both of you feeling more weary and alone. We want to help redirect you to one another instead of continuing to let the wedge grow between you and your spouse.IMBETWEEN SHOWNOTES:IMbetween.org/episode142IMBETWEEN FB COMMUNITY:https://www.facebook.co

What is the purpose behind your parenting? What are you aiming for? In Episode 141, we interview Dave and Ann Wilson about the parenting secret that changes everything. Dave and Ann share their hard-earned but easy-to-apply principles that ensure a strong parent-to-child relationship and a strong foundation for your child in every stage of their lives. Get ready to laugh until your belly hurts as they share their parenting wins, mistakes, and the lessons they have learned raising three (now grown) sons as imperfect parents.Dave Wilson was the Detroit Lions chaplain for 33 seasons, a lead pastor, co-founder of Kensington Community Church, and a nationally touring speaker as well as the radio host with his wife, Ann, of the nationally syndicated radio show Family Life Today.Ann Wilson has served alongside her husband for more than twenty-five years, cofounding Kensington Community Church, speaking at FamilyLife's Weekend to Remember®, and hosting their own marriage conferences across the country. They live in t

Have you ever considered going to couples counseling, but were afraid of the unknown? The first step is often the hardest because you are not sure what to expect. In Episode 140, we interview Monica DiCristina, a Licensed Professional Counselor, about some tell-tale signs your relationship could benefit from counseling. We also discuss what to expect during your initial counseling session, how to know if you and your therapist are a good fit, and what to do if one partner is more willing to pursue counseling than the other. We also ask Monica to take us through a counseling session using a real-life example that plagued our marriage for almost 7 years! We hope that our vulnerability will help demystify what happens during a counseling session and help you take the next step toward healing and wholeness in your relationship.IMBETWEEN SHOWNOTES:IMbetween.org/episode140IMBETWEEN FB COMMUNITY:https://www.facebook.com/imbetweenshowIMBETWEEN INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/imbetweenshow Learn more about your ad