Field Guide for Marriage- A 24/7 Marriage Podcast
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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 185
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Validate my feelings!
Shannan and Javier discuss the importance of validating your spouse's feelings.
The "Original" Marriage Flippers
Restoring Hope. Redeeming Stories. Building Strong Marriages.
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Don't stereotype me!
There is so much stereotype around what a man should be and what a woman should be when it comes to sex. Sex drive and libido are not one size it's all. Listen to Shannan and Javi break down the ste…
Are you married to a nagging wife?
Does she complain all the time? Does she never let up? Does she always seem mad at you? There's a reason why she's nagging and it's not what you think! Listen to Shannan and Javier unpack this to…
I have to go pee!
Communication is the cornerstone to any marriage or relationship. What do you do when you totally misunderstand your spouse? How do you recover from a miscommunication mishap? Listen to Javier and…
It's all about the small stuff
In this episode, Javier unpacks the secret to a thriving and fulfilling marriage is all in the small things.
The "Original" Marriage Flippers
Restoring Hope. Redeeming Stories. Building…
Heck ya, we have boundaries!
Listen as Shannan and Javier break down why boundaries are good for your marriage. The Labs also unpack what boundaries they have in their own marriage. This episode is sure to stir up some spicy d…
Serving in marriage
What does it mean to serve your spouse? How do I do that? What if I serve more than my spouse does? Listen to Javi and Shannan unpack what it looks like to serve your spouse in marriage.
Hot Topics
Javier and Shannan answer your questions on marriage, family, in-laws, and everything in between.
The "Original" Marriage Flippers
Restoring Hope. Redeeming Stories. Building Strong Mar…
Who loves leftovers?
In marriage it's so easy to give the best hours of our day or week to work, hobbies, and friends. Without realizing it, your spouse could be getting your leftovers. The could be eating 3-day old ma…
Is Javier my life size Ken doll?
The Labs are anything but boring in this week's episode.
Shannan opens up and shares about how her past reared its ugly head 23 years later in a Nordstrom Rack. Listen as they share about passive-ag…
SEX!
Shannan and Javier dive into all things sex.
The "Original" Marriage Flippers
Restoring Hope. Redeeming Stories. Building Strong Marriages.
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Staying Connected
We live in a world that is so connected yet we are so disconnected from those in our lives. How do you intentionally make time to sit and dream with your spouse? How do you discover shared activitie…
Cracks in the foundation
How do you tackle and repair cracks in your marriage? Do you throw a rug over it, or do you get out the cement and fill the holes? Listen to Shannan and Javi talk through this issue.
Remember in mar…
Feeling Frustrated?
Ever feel frustrated with your spouse? It's not if your spouse will frustrate or annoy you but when. In this episode, Shannan shares candidly about how to respond to your spouse in love and naviga…
The First Five Years
Did you think Javier and Shannan's marriage has been smooth sailing since day one? Think again! In this episode, they share candidly about what the first five years were like. Javier talks about ho…
What's Your Marriage Superpower?
We all have gifts and talents that we bring to a marriage. For some it could be the gift of financial planning, others, organizational skills-we all have a marriage superpower! Whatever your superpo…
Moving towards one another
Marriages rarely stand still. You are either moving closer or further apart.
Listen to the Labs share in this mini episode this week.
The "Original" Marriage Flippers
Restoring Hope. Re…
When things seem impossible
Shannan and Javier share candidly about how their first 5 years of marriage were tough and how Javier found joy in a season of marital drought.
Sometimes it's hard to see past the problems, hurts, and…
When your past impacts your marriage
We dive into what it looks like when our past shows up in our marriage. We talk about family of origin and how we can come alongside our spouse and help them navigate trauma from the past. Remember…
DIY Couples
Whether you are tackling a bathroom remodel or just raising toddlers, Javier and Shannan talk about the importance of working together. Teamwork makes the dream work.
The "Original" M…