Ty and Jamie Pipkins, founders of Choose To Stay Ministries, discuss topics to enrich marriages. Whether you feel your marriage is perfect, or you are at the brink of divorce, Marriage Matters will give you the insight you need to find hope, healing, and the fortitude to Choose To Stay.
Additionally, Ty's weekly messages from 12:2 Fellowship in Mountain View, AR are now going to be part of this podcast.
Relying on God's guidance is key to living an abundant and fruitful Christian life. So often, however, we choose our own path and find ourselves falling short of receiving all that God has purposed …
Doing good isn't a bad thing but it isn't enough. God is always more concerned with the why than the what. In this episode we dive into Paul's teaching on how we overcome evil with good by examining …
Looking at current events and the current state of Israel can make you wonder if God's promises to this special people will ever come to pass. In this study of Romans 10 and 11 we find that God has a…
To the Jews, Jesus was a stumbling block. Why? Well, He didn't appear like they thought He would. He didn't fulfill all the prophecies they expected Him to...yet. What things become stumbling blocks …
Crucifying the flesh is a prominent theme in the new testament. The exchange of self for the life Jesus has for us is of great benefit to every believer and can be especially beneficial when applied …
Studies show that the number one reason people get married is love, but what do they really mean when they say that? More importantly, where does love come from? In this episode we will answer those …
We are back after several months of transition! In this episode we share about our recent life changes and discuss how following our feelings can get us in such disarray.
There was a survey that showed 87% of couples listed communication, or lack thereof, as the reason for divorce. That is a disturbing fact, but it is also very revealing. In this episode we glean fro…
The parable of the unmerciful servant is often overlooked, but it contains a very important truth and it applies to marriage. In this episode we break down Jesus' teaching and look at the principal …
Not a lot of flash to this title. That's because it's one of the most serious subjects we can talk about regarding marriage. While forgiveness is a choice, it's not optional. In this episode we discu…
Have you ever made a big deal out of something small? What about in your marriage? Do you have issues that aren't really issues? Or is there a real issue that you are totally ignoring? In this episod…
When God brought His people out of Egypt and into the land He had promised to give them, all He required from them was obedience. One of the commands He gave them was to not intermarry with the peopl…
Our lives today are busier than ever, and often that plays right into the enemies hands. Not only do our cluttered schedules steal time from our spouses, they absorb time that we could be spending wi…
When couples find themselves in rough patches in their marriage, it's often because they have become disconnected from the source of the power needed to have a fantastic God focused relationship. In …
Conflict is inevitable in any relationship. In your marriage you may have conflict over parenting, money, in-laws and everything in between, In this episode we discuss the importance of setting bound…
Understanding, celebrating and working through our differences can be very difficult. When we learn how and why our spouses differ from us, we are one step closer to the marriage we've always wanted.…
Rome wasn't built in a day and neither are successful marriages. Don't fret, anything worth having is worth working and waiting for. In this episode we will discuss the need to embrace the process an…
The scriptures are very clear about the fact that our prayers can be hindered, but did you know that your relationship with your spouse could be one of those hinderances? In this episode we discuss s…
See areas that need improvement in your spouse? In this episode we give you the insight you need to begin the process of change. But be ready, the principles presented in this episode may take you a …
In our 3rd Keeping It Real episode we open up about our struggles at the grocery store. It may sound ridiculous, but some of the truths we've uncovered while learning how to work through our differen…