Field Guide to Marriage with Shannan & Javier Labrador is on a mission to pave the way for healthy, thriving marriages—one podcast at a time. As authors, speakers, and hosts of marriage conferences and 24/7 Marriage Bootcamps, they bring over 33 years of real-life experience to every conversation. With a backpack full of stories, setbacks, and successes, they share wisdom that inspires, challenges, and encourages couples to build stronger connections.
Today, you’ll find the Labradors traveling the country in The Marriage Lab, meeting couples where they are and offering practical tools for every season of marriage. Tune in each week for honest conversations, proven strategies, and a dose of humor as they help marriages everywhere grow and flourish.
Follow along on social media @247marriage or visit 247marriage.org to learn more.
In this episode, Shannan and Javier are joined by their two adult daughters to discuss dating, marriage, sobriety, and homeschooling. You will have a front-row seat to what life was like when Javier…
This week, Javier discusses how some individuals in marriage are caught off guard by their circumstances. He uses the analogy of tending to the forest bed to prevent a wildfire from breaking out.
In this week's episode, Javier and Shannan answer questions from their 24/7 social media followers. They discuss what to do when a spouse doesn't help with household duties and how to handle indiffer…
First comes the wedding, then comes the war. In this episode, Javier talks about how the enemy doesn't care that you're married; he cares if you know the purpose of your marriage. Couples spend so mu…
Join us as we explore men's responsibility to lead and provide masculine clarity and decisiveness. While it’s true that in marriage, we are to work together and seek to make the best decisions as a t…
How well do you know your spouse? Do you know their favorite ice cream flavor? What vegetables do they hate? Are they a morning person?
Javier and Shannan unpack what it means to be a student of y…
In marriage, the balance of give and take can shift like the wind, with each spouse sometimes showing more than they receive. In seasons, one spouse may need more support, understanding, or attention…
In this episode, we will address the marriage questions you submitted via social media. Stay tuned until the end to find out, "Am I the problem?"
The "Original" Marriage Flippers
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Are you meeting our spouse's needs? Are they starved for your time and attention? Shannan and Javier unpack what a starving marriage looks like and how to remedy it. There is no room for our se…
Javier and Shannan recently concluded a Texas Bootcamp, sharing inspiring stories of transformation from the weekend. They delve into the Bootcamp ethos and what couples can anticipate. Tune in to he…
What does it mean to be all in on your marriage? Are you willing to lay it all down for your spouse? Javier unpacks how our heavenly father laid it all on the line and sacrificed for us. This episode…
Javier and Shannan celebrate 31 years of marriage in this episode. These two lovebirds share stories, what they have learned, and a few tears. Get the tissue ready!
The "Original" Marr…
In marriage, it's common for one spouse to feel disappointed due to unmet expectations. How can you manage these emotions and have constructive dialogues that benefit your relationship? Shannan and J…
Javier discusses what to do and how to be intentional between the storms. This is a shorter podcast as the Labradors are traveling from state to state. They will be back next week with their regula…
In a world filled with distractions and busyness, it's easy to lose sight of the magic that initially drew you two together. The key to reigniting that awe is to pause, reflect, and appreciate the un…
Javier and Shannan eagerly listen as the phone lines light up, and callers seek advice and share their stories about love and marriage. Their warm and inviting demeanor creates a safe space for each …
After many years of marriage, one can forget the good times and moments you share together as they are shadowed by current circumstances. In this episode, Shannnan and Javier discuss how to not forg…
Javier and Shannan pick up where they left off on the last podcast and discuss conflict, arguments, and what it means to have a selfless mindset. No relationship is immune to conflict; it is a part …
Have you ever had a disagreement with your spouse and later found yourselves unsure of what the argument was about? How do you typically approach and resolve conflict? In this episode, Javier and Sha…
On a scorching summer day in 1986, Javier and Shannan first met on a junior high campus in Southern California. Shannan had short, permed hair and braces and even wore slippers to school, while Javie…