Team Us: A Christian Marriage Podcast

Why Believing the Soulmate Myth Can Harm Your Marriage

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this best-of episode, we discuss the idea of a "soulmate" as a myth that has been around for thousands of years. It may seem like a concept only fo...

Why Marriages Drift (And How to Stop It)

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most marriages don’t fall apart in one big moment. They drift slowly and quietly, often without either person noticing. You can share a house, a...

How to Stay Open and Teachable in Marriage

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we’re talking about adaptability and flexibility in marriage. We discuss those everyday moments when staying open and teachable...

3 Tools for Tackling Everyday Conflicts in Your Marriage

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How do you and your spouse tackle everyday conflicts? In today's best-of episode from our archives, we share three of our favorite tools for working t...

How to Team Up for a New Day, Week, Month, and Year

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this best-of episode from our archives, we’re talking about how you can team up not just for the new year, but for every minute, hour, day, w...

How Christmas Past, Present, and Future Can Strengthen Your Marriage

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We don't have to be Scrooges to benefit from reflecting on Christmas past, present, and future. In this episode from our archives, we talk about how l...

3 Micro-Habits That Make Marriage Better

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we explore the surprisingly powerful world of micro-habits—those tiny actions that take less than five minutes but, when repeat...

Why Forgiveness Is Key to a Happier Marriage

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a previous episode, we talked about the power of saying, “I’m sorry.” Today, we’re taking the next step and diving into for...

10 Budget-Friendly Christmas Date Ideas for Couples

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The holidays can sometimes feel overwhelming. Between all of the shopping, decorating, and events, it’s easy for us as couples to stay busy with...

Fun Conversation Starters for Couples in a Rut

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this fun episode, we share creative and meaningful conversation starters to help you reconnect with your spouse, especially if you feel like you&rs...

5 Simple Ways to Face the Holidays United in Your Marriage

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, we talk about how to face the holidays as a united team rather than letting stress, schedules, or family expectations pull you a...

3 Ways We've Learned to 'Leave and Cleave' in Marriage

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, we talk about what it means to “leave and cleave” in marriage and how getting married calls you to realign your loya...

Why Saying "I'm Sorry" Feels So Hard and How to Get It Right

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever said "I'm sorry" just to move on? You're not alone. In this episode, we’re talking about how to apologize in a way that actually heals and ...

3 Simple Ways to Stop Screens from Stealing Your Time Together

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever sit down for date night and realize you’re both scrolling instead of talking? You’re not alone. In this episode, we tackle the challe...

How to Talk So Your Spouse Feels Seen and Heard

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like you and your spouse are talking but not really connecting? You’re saying words, but they’re not landing. We’ve all be...

10 Simple Hacks for a Stronger, Happier Marriage

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s our 100th episode! Can you believe it? To celebrate this milestone, we’re sharing ten simple hacks for a stronger, happier marriage. ...

3 Ways to Rekindle Romance in Marriage

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do Reese’s, raisins, and rekindling romance have in common? More than you might think. In this episode, we kick things off with a lighthear...

Why Unresolved Conflict Poisons Marriage

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every couple has conflict. But what happens when we let it linger? In this episode, we’re unpacking three reasons unresolved conflict can poison...

How to Be a Better Listener in Marriage

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all been a non-listener at times. Maybe it’s been the advice giver, the eternal optimist, the doomsayer, or the one who makes the co...

3 Steps to Create Fall Traditions as a Couple

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fall doesn’t have to be all about the big, once-a-year events like apple picking, Oktoberfest, or corn mazes that you choose to do together. It ...

Why Early Bird-Night Owl Couples Need Smart Habits to Stay Close

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when an early bird marries a night owl? Opposite sleep schedules can make even the strongest marriages feel a little out of sync. But her...

3 Ways to Keep Your Marriage Strong When Life Changes

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Life is full of change—new jobs, moves, kids growing up, health challenges. The question isn’t if change will happen, but how we’ll ...

How to Divide Chores Without Dividing Your Marriage

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your marriage isn’t built on dishes and laundry, but how you handle them matters. What if splitting chores wasn’t just about being fair bu...

Why Shared Purpose Can Help Protect Your Marriage

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that 85% of affairs start at work, and one in five employees admit to being unfaithful with a coworker? In today’s episode, we&rsqu...

3 Ways to Transform Kitchen Disagreements into Deeper Connection

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is the kitchen a battleground in your marriage? In this episode, we’re dishing out three attitudes you can bring to the kitchen to turn tension ...

How to Turn Back-to-School Chaos into Calm as a Couple

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The school year is back in full swing. If you're a parent, that probably means your calendar just got a whole lot crazier. In today’s episode, w...

Why We Go to Bed Mad (And How It's Helped Our Marriage)

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Within the Christian community, “Do not let the sun go down on your anger” is often quoted as a hard-and-fast rule for married couples to ...

The 3 Key Things Found in Every Strong Marriage

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the secret to a strong marriage? Listen in as we talk about the importance of consistent follow through in three specific areas. TAKE THE...

5 Ways to Stop Your Differences from Dividing You as a Couple

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever looked at your spouse and asked, “What do we have in common?” Maybe there have been times when you’ve even felt like y...

4 Truths about Marriage Every Couple Needs to Remember

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

No matter how long you’ve been married, reminding yourself of fundamental marriage truths is helpful. In this episode, we’ll share four tr...

Why Summer Is a Great Time to Make Your Marriage Fun Again

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you and your spouse have fun together? As couples, sometimes we can get in a rut and feel like life — and marriage — are all work and n...

How Couples Can Tackle Stress as a Team

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We don’t have a choice on whether we will experience stress. However, we do have a choice on how we will face it. Today, we share three practica...

5 Key Strategies for Teamwork in Marriage

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We share five of our favorite strategies for teamwork in marriage. So, if you and your spouse are feeling out of synch lately, don’t miss this e...

How Wedding Planning Together Builds Your Team

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we focus on engaged couples and those contemplating marriage. A wedding marks the beginning of a marriage — and that marriage i...

5 Essential Tips for Traveling Together

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you and your spouse have summer travel plans? Whether it’s a family vacation, a couple’s getaway, or a trip to spend time with extended...

How to Prepare Your Marriage for the Empty Nest with Mike and Kate Battistelli

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Author, speaker, and podcaster Kate Battistelli and her husband Mike are back on the podcast to give us practical wisdom on why preparing for the empt...

10 Budget-Friendly Date Ideas for Couples

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dating your spouse is vital for a thriving marriage. While dates can sometimes be pricey, they don’t have to be. We’re sharing ten fun, bu...

How to Speak Your Spouse’s Love Language

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you and your spouse give and receive love? In this episode, we talk about the five love languages. We unpack each one and give you practical id...

Why Happily Ever After Starts in Your Head with Dan and Danielle Macaulay

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want a happier marriage? Then, it’s time to start thinking about what you think about! We have marriage and family speakers, podcasters, ...

5 Books to Enrich Your Marriage

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a reader? In this episode, we share five super practical, must-read marriage books that will encourage, challenge, and inspire you and your sp...

How Pets Make You Better Partners

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a pet? We have three! Today, we share how having pets has benefited our marriage, and we believe they can make your relationship better, t...

Why Nostalgia, Flirting, and Scripture Can Spark Conversation

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you and your spouse struggle to find things to talk about? We hope to help with that! We’ll share three practical ways to spark conversation ...

3 Ways to Embrace a Growth Mindset in Marriage

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Some relationship experts say that couples don’t grow apart. Instead, they stop growing together. Today, we share three practical ways you and y...

How Shared Humor Strengthens Marriage

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you and your spouse laugh together? Today, we talk about how shared humor and laughter can benefit your relationship. 3 WAYS SHARED HUMOR STRENGTHE...

What You Can Do to Brave Sorrow Together in Your Marriage

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes we sit back and wonder how we made it through our weeping years. But here we are, still married, still friends, and still liking each other....

3 Simple Ways to Feed Your Spouse More Praise

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How often do you intentionally stop to praise your spouse? To recognize and affirm their character or actions? Many of us probably cringe at answering...

How to Have a Date-Night Conversation That’s Not about Work, Bills, Schedules, or Kids

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if every time you go out on a date with your spouse, all you talk about is work, bills, schedules, and — if you have them — kids? As ...

Why Becoming a Team Takes Time... and That’s Okay

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

While Ted and Ashleigh are taking a break, we're thrilled to bring back this popular episode from the archives! From its inconceivable R.O.U.Ses to it...

3 Simple Steps to Pray Together as a Couple

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you and your spouse struggle to pray together daily, listen in as we share easy three steps you can take to start. 3 EASY STEPS TO PRAY TOGETHER S...

3 Benefits of Praying Together as a Couple

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you and your spouse pray together consistently? Listen in as we share three ways praying together as a couple benefits your marriage. 3 BENEFITS TO...

Bids for Connection: Strengthening Your Marriage One Invitation at a Time

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As couples, we aren’t bidding millions on artwork, movie props, or sports memorabilia. But we do regularly make emotional bids in marriage. Bids...

No Pressure Valentine's Day: 4 Steps to Celebrate Love

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Valentine's Day is often viewed and marketed as a holiday of grand gestures. But it doesn't have to be. Listen in as we share four steps to help you h...

Why Believing the Soulmate Myth Can Harm Your Marriage

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The idea of a soulmate is a myth that has been around for thousands of years. It may seem like a concept only for non-married people looking for &ldqu...

Why Marriage Isn’t 50/50 or 100/100

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We unpack the popular myth that marriage is a 50/50 relationship. But we aren’t stopping there. We’ll also talk about how the counter to t...

Why "No Conflict Marriages" Don't Exist

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do you believe about conflict in marriage? There’s a popular marriage myth that says healthy marriages are conflict-free marriages, yet thi...

Why “Love Is All You Need” Falls Short

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you heard that love is all you need to make a marriage work? This marriage myth couldn’t be further from the truth. Today, we debunk this m...

4 Ways to Encourage Your Spouse's Aspirations and Goals

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We all bring individual talents, abilities, and ambitions into marriage. On today’s episode, we share four ways to encourage and support your sp...

Reflecting on Christmas Past, Present, and Future as a Couple

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We don't have to be Scrooges to benefit from reflecting on Christmas past, present, and future. In this episode, we talk about how looking back, livin...

The Art of Venting: 3 Key Questions for Couples

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Should you vent to your spouse? Today, we talk about what venting is and share three key questions to ask yourself before you dive into an emotionally...

Every Marriage Can Get Better with Mark and Jill Savage

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been striving for the perfect marriage? Today, that striving stops. Our guests, Mark and Jill Savage, say that no marriage is perfect, but th...

3 Tools for Tackling Everyday Conflicts in Your Marriage

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you and your spouse tackle everyday conflicts? Today, we share three of our favorite tools for working through those smaller disagreements or d...

Work-Love Balance for Couples with Kyle and Ariel Tresch

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you and your spouse struggle to move from work mode to romance mode? Kyle and Ariel Tresch join us to talk about work-love balance for couples. The...

Timeless Relationship Insights from Modern Musicals

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As couples, we can look for insight into how to improve our marriages in a variety of places. In this episode, we’re turning to the modern music...

5 Ways to Face the Holidays Together

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to the joy and the stress of the holidays, how do you and your spouse approach it? As a united team? Or do turkeys, tinsel, and extended...

From NPCs to Real Players: Why Engaging with Others as a Couple Matters

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When you go out as a couple, do you and your spouse engage the people God puts in your path? Or are you so focused on yourselves that you miss out on ...

The 3 Key Things Found in Every Strong Marriage

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the secret to a strong marriage? Listen in as we talk about the importance of consistent follow through in three specific areas. TAKE THE...

How to Navigate Grief Together

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you and your spouse in a season of grief? When we face loss, sometimes it’s hard to walk through it hand-in-hand. We share two practical thi...

What You Remember in Marriage Matters

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Does what you choose to remember about your spouse impact your marriage? Absolutely. In today’s episode, we share three reasons why what you rem...

How to Leave and Cleave in Marriage

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about how getting married requires us to realign our relational loyalties and priorities. We’ll share three practical ways we’ve l...

3 Ways to Stay Connected as You Parent

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you are parents or hope to be in the future, this episode is for you. We’re sharing three practical ways you can stay connected as a couple w...

How to Encourage Your Discouraged Spouse

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We all feel discouraged sometimes. But what about when our spouse feels beaten down or weary? On this episode, we share some practical ways you can en...

Strategies for Safeguarding Your Marriage from Affairs

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Among married couples, sometimes there’s this belief that “an affair could never happen to us!” As a result, safeguards are often no...

Fun Conversation Starters for Couples in a Rut

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever run out of things to talk about with your spouse? After almost twenty-two years of marriage, we do! In this episode, we share some fun con...

How to Dream Together as a Couple with Mike and Kate Battistelli

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When was the last time you and your spouse took the time to dream together? In this episode, Mike and Kate Battistelli join us and share what it looks...

Why Celebrating Together Matters

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s our 50th episode! To celebrate, today, we’re talking about celebrations. We’ll explore why celebrating together as a couple mat...

Encouraging Military Couples with Mike and Carlie Kercheval

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you or your spouse in the military? Or do you have friends or family members who are? If so, you don’t want to miss this episode. Mike and C...

How to Make Your Marriage Fun Again

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you and your spouse have fun together? As couples, sometimes we can get in a rut and feel like life — and marriage — are all work and n...

Marriage Survival Tips for the School Year

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In many places, the school year has started. How can you stay connected as a couple when the fall schedule threatens to pull you apart? Today, we&rsqu...

How to Team Up in All Seasons of Life with Phil and Jennifer Rothschild

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We talk with author, speaker, Bible teacher, and podcaster Jennifer Rothschild and her husband Phil about how to team up in all seasons of life. TAKE ...

5 Habits to Improve Your Marriage

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What relationship-building habits do you and your spouse have? Listen in as we share five practices that, if made a habit, can potentially improve you...

How to Make Couple Friends

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you and your spouse have couple friends? In this episode, we discuss why making them can sometimes be challenging, offer you some practical tips on...

4 Truths About Marriage Every Couple Needs to Remember

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

No matter how long you’ve been married, reminding yourself of fundamental marriage truths is helpful. In this episode, we’ll share four tr...

How to Be a Couple of Influence

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that you and your spouse are a couple of influence? It’s true! Even if you don’t have a platform, television show, or a large...

Why We Go to Bed Mad (And How It's Helped Our Marriage)

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Within the Christian community, “Do not let the sun go down on your anger” is often quoted as a hard-and-fast rule for married couples to ...

How to Respond When Your Spouse Loads the Dishwasher Wrong

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you and your spouse approach daily tasks or responsibilities differently? Maybe it’s how you load the dishwasher, fold laundry, or even where...

How to Have a Front-Seat Marriage with James and Arlene Pellicane

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Has your marriage taken a backseat to your parenting? Today, we have author and speaker Arlene Pellicane and her husband James on the podcast. They sh...

The Best Marriage Advice We Ever Received

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When you got married, you probably received a lot of advice. I know we did! Well, today, we’re talking about the best marriage advice we’v...

Navigating Sickness as a Team with Jon and Brett Seidl

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you recite traditional vows at your wedding? We did! One thing we promised was, “in sickness and in health.” But what does it look lik...

Navigating Mental Health as a Team with Jon and Brett Seidl

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Has your marriage been impacted by mental health issues? If so, today’s episode is for you. Best-selling author Jon Seidl and his wife Brett&mda...

Why Staying a Team Takes Time... and Is Worth the Investment

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, we forget in marriage that staying a team takes time. As a result, we can find ourselves slowly drifting away from one another. Howeve...

How to Face Anxiety as a Team When It Impacts Your Marriage

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all had situations or experiences where we’ve felt anxious. Maybe before a job interview, during a move or the house-buying process,...

Why Being Right in Marriage Can Be Wrong

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How often do you need to be right? And how do you respond when you’re not right, and your spouse is? We’re digging into all that today and...

Money Talk in Marriage

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re talking about something that’s in every marriage—and that’s money! We’ll be the first to admit that finances aren&...

5 Ways to Stop Your Differences from Dividing You as a Couple

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever looked at your spouse and asked, “What do we have in common?” Maybe there have been times when you’ve even felt like y...

3 Simple Ways to Feed Your Spouse More Praise

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How often do you intentionally stop to praise your spouse? To recognize and affirm their character or actions? Many of us probably cringe at answering...

How Podcasting Can Strengthen Your Marriage

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you remember the “Anyone can cook” catchphrase from the film Ratatouille? Well, we believe anyone can record a podcast—including ...

Why Your Spouse Comes Before Your Kids

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Parenting can be wonderful, but it is also demanding and exhausting. We have four kids—we get it! It can be easy to put our spouse and marriage ...

How to Grow Older and Love the Couple You Become

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What kind of couple do you want to be 5, 10, or 20 years from now? We recently spent a week surrounded by couples who are older than us, and we asked ...

What to Do When Your Spouse’s Personality Drives You Nuts

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought, “My marriage would be a lot easier if my spouse had a personality more like mine”? If so, you’re not alone. W...

How to Vacation-Proof Your Marriage

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you and your spouse ever been on a getaway together or a family vacation and it didn’t go so well? We can relate! Today we’ll share a...