In this episode of Heart and Soulution, hosts Mike and Kristen Jones interview their long-time friends, Brandon and Megan Collins, to explore the evolution of their twenty-year relationship. The couple discusses their origins in a conservative "purity culture" environment, explaining how they prioritized a friendship-first foundation before marrying young. They detail their unique approach to intentional communication, which includes daily check-ins and avoiding "fighting" in favor of constructive processing. The conversation highlights how they navigate parenting teenagers while keeping their marriage the primary focus through consistent date nights. Finally, Brandon and Megan share how vulnerability and community support helped them endure a multi-year period of personal struggle and mental health challenges.

(C) 2025 All Music by Mike and Kristen Jones for use by Heart and Soulution, including "Heart and Soulution theme", "Card of the day", "Get to Know You Theme", "If We're Asking Other People Theme" and all background music; written and created by Mike Jones; produced and mastered with Suno.com.

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• Song mentioned: "Come Away With Me" by Nora Jones (2002).

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