Xceptional Marriage Podcast with Zach & Chelsey
Anyone who says marriage is easy is lying or hasn’t been married. But we all go into it with these expectations. And at some point we wake up and realize our marriage sucks & maybe getting out would be easier. If that’s you, you’re not alone. We were there too! We all know what a crappy or mediocre marriage is but what’s an exceptional marriage? It’s one you love to live! It’s fun, solid, invigorating, united and full of life! Is our 14+ years of marriage bliss? Hardly. That’s why we are opening the doors of our marriage to share how we daily struggle well together. The good, the bad, and the down right ugly. We reject the typical advice of compromising or suppressing who God made us in the name of a “happy marriage.” Compromise means no one actually wins. We want husbands and wives winning together!! We are so glad you’re here because we truly believe the strength found in community and through vulnerability of shared struggles is the key to unlocking our potential for success in marriage.While we aren’t marriage experts, we invite you to join us in the conversation about struggling well- growing, learning, & developing together. This is what builds an exceptional marriage. It’s the concepts PLUS daily action and shared direction without compromise ALL rooted in the power of mindset shift.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 11
- Years Active
- 2023
The One about HUMILITY> Elevating your spouse and their needs as your most significant earthly relationship
Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less."
C.S. Lewis
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The One about GRACE> How to give and receive grace in your marriage
You cannot give what you have not first received.
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The One About BROKENNESS > recognizing sin and shortcomings, identifying them, practicing awareness, and growing out of them
"Is this a loving thing to do?"
Focus on fixing yourself > allowing God to work on your heart and daily practicing putting off selfishness
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What is love, love, baby don't hurt me, no more... The One About Love.
We're back for Season 2!
Shorter, weekly episodes
Powerful content to take intentional action in your marriage to grow together
Rooted in biblical principles
This week's episode is all about LOVE- world…
Discipline with our kids
Big takeaway:
Love your children and that means discipling them in the most tangible way that you see behavior change.
Verse:
"Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn…
Ep. #5 Dreaming & Goals: Growing together in a world growing apart.
Big takeaway:
Make sure you and your spouse are on the same page for the direction you're going in life, short term AND long term.
Scripture:
"For wherever you go, I will go; wherever you lodge, I will…
Ep. #4: All About Intimacy
Big takeaway:
In order to grow, you've got to get uncomfortable--- get real with God, with your spouse, and with yourself.
Verse:
"For this reason a man will leave his father and mother, and be united…
Ep. #3: Husband/Wife Roles- Understanding and Embracing God-Appointed Responsibilities
- Vertical (God/man)
- Horizontal (man/woman)
- Woman made from and for man
- Woman wears the pants, man takes a back seat
- 60's/70's rise and launch of feminism
Man is responsible to God…
Episode #2: Communication- Why Talking More W/O Learning the Skills Does More Harm than Good.
"There's what you mean to say, what you actually said, and what was heard."
A few key points:
- Communicate to understand/shared understanding.
- Stay in your circle.
- Understand your conflict style and pract…
Episode #1: Differences- Learning to live as one in marriage despite our differences
"I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten..."
Joel 2:25a
Takeaway:
There comes a point in every marriage where differences are amplified, feelings wane, and commitment becomes…
Episode ZERO: Start Here
We are not therapists, counselors, or certified marriage professionals!
We are openly sharing our own journey- the ups, the downs, the lessons learned- so you can grow together in your own marriage t…