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What if your marriage were the safest place on earth? A place where you could be completely authentic—free to share your feelings, your struggles, and even your insecurities—without fear of rejection or criticism?

In this episode of the Red Truck Marriage Podcast, David and Stuart take a deep dive into the meaning of “I Do” and how that covenant creates the very freedom and safety couples long for. Many couples discover that their vows take on new meaning as life unfolds—through unexpected twists, disappointments, and even seasons of hardship. But what if those challenges could actually strengthen the promise you made at the altar, not weaken it?

David and Stuart share from their own marriage story—including the pain of divorce in their past—and explain how God’s design for “I Do” offers something far greater than just a declaration of love in front of family and friends. It’s a sacred covenant, a promise to love now and in the future, no matter what comes your way.

Together, they unpack:

· Why “I Do” is more than a geographical commitment to live under the same roof.

· How freedom in marriage allows you to be fully known and deeply loved.

· The difference between passion-driven marriage and covenant-driven marriage.

· Why being “married to Christ” first is the foundation for loving your spouse well.

If you’re ready to experience a marriage marked by safety, authenticity, and the kind of freedom that only comes from God’s sacred covenant, this episode is for you.

We’re also excited to share the Red Truck Marriage Master Class—a ready-to-use small group or Sunday school curriculum that helps couples grow closer to God and to each other. You’ll find the link below, so be sure to check it out and join us in this incredible journey!

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It is a true honor to walk with you as we all pursue God's Best in marriage!

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What’s the Kryptonite in Your Marriage?

In the Superman story, Kryptonite drained him of his strength and prevented him from living out his purpose. In marriage, couples often experience their own form of Kryptonite—something that quietly weakens love, connection, and partnership. Many chalk it up to a “season of life,” but the reality is much deeper.

In this episode, we uncover what that Kryptonite really is in marriage. It's not an easy conversation, but it's a necessary one if we want to experience a deeply connected marriage that reflects God’s best for us.

We’re also excited to share the Red Truck Marriage Master Class—a ready-to-use small group or Sunday school curriculum that helps couples grow closer to God and to each other. You’ll find the link below, so be sure to check it out and join us in this incredible journey!

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Let's be honest, building and maintaining a strong marriage can be a challenging journey. Even more difficult is doing so alone, without community. People need people!

Today, we discuss our own story of building a community of couples and how they have helped us strengthen our marriage. We also discuss how to build a community of people who breathe life into your marriage.

As promised, the link to the Red Truck Marriage Master Class is provided below. It's a done-for-you small group/Sunday school curriculum designed to deepen your relationship with God and your spouse! Be sure to check out the link below so you can share our excitement about this amazing program!

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Welcome to our 6th and final episode discussing what we believe are the Top 6 Topics Couples Argue About in Marriage. Today, we discuss the Secret to Managing Money in Marriage with our guests, Christopher and Ligia Labadie. Christopher has built a very successful career as a financial expert, helping couples learn how to navigate the topic of money as they grow their marriage. For this episode, his wife, Ligia, joins him and authentically speaks about their struggle in the early days as they learned how to talk about their emotions and values around the topic of money.

This is an episode you won't want to miss! It is loaded with wisdom, compassion, and transparency. Christopher and Ligia even include some nuggets on how to talk to our children about establishing values around navigating finances!

As promised, we are giving you our free Start-up Guide for Managing Finances as a Couple. Click here to receive your gift.

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We're back! It's been over eight months since we recorded our Red Truck Marriage podcast, and it feels great to finally connect with our audience!

Today, we tell the story of how we navigated the personal struggle that kept us away during this time. Some days we didn't do so well, and others were marked by amazing spiritual, emotional, and relational growth.

The truth is that all marriages will face hardship. In fact, without life's difficulties, it is impossible to grow! Our hope is that you hear in our story all that we learned and are encouraged to "fight the good fight" when things don't go as planned.

Walking with you is a true honor as we all pursue God's Best in marriage!

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Welcome to our 5th of 6 episodes discussing what we believe are the Top 6 Topics Couples Argue About in Marriage. Today we discuss the issue of Power and Control in Marriage.

**We want to be clear that this episode is not about physical, verbal, or emotional abuse. If physical, verbal, or emotional abuse occurs in your marriage, we want you to take action by getting help. Reach out to us at www.impactingpeople.com or click the help link below. It is never okay to be physically or emotionally abused by your spouse.**

In today's episode, we discuss how an unequal distribution of power and control in marriage can destroy true intimacy and what couples can do about it. We also discuss how misguided rules can distract from our Creator's call to "Clothe ourselves with a LOVE that binds us together."

We believe this episode will help you navigate in such a way that your "voice" is heard and respected by each other, even when there are different points of view!

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But first, as discussed on the podcast...

Here's the link to our free eBook: Our Top 5 Tips to Improve Communication Now!

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Welcome to our 4th of 6 episodes discussing what we believe are the Top 6 Topics Couples Argue About in Marriage. Today we discuss How To Manage Household Responsibilities in your marriage.

We have found that many spouses experience frustration and even anger over what they believe is an unfair distribution of household responsibilities. Let's face it; most people are exhausted at the end of their workdays, yet the tasks continue into the evening and on weekends. So how do couples navigate this reality without thinking someone in the marriage is not pulling their weight or, worse yet, disinterested in equal responsibility?

We believe this episode will help you navigate conversations about shared household responsibilities and devise a game plan to make your marriage feel more like a partnership. Chances are you both want the same thing... a sense of connection where everyone feels appreciated, respected, and equally responsible for the important but mundane tasks at home.

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But first, as discussed on the podcast...

Here's the link to our free eBook: Our Top 5 Tips to Improve Communication Now!

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Welcome to our third of 6 episodes discussing what we believe are the Top 6 Topics Couples Argue About in Marriage. Today we discuss How To Talk About the Frequency & Quality of Sex in your marriage.

So have you ever wondered why emotions can escalate when talking about the frequency and quality of sex in your marriage? Today we discuss the answer to that question, and so much more! We discuss some of the differences between you and your spouse when it comes to sex drive and some of the things that fuel sexual energy.

We believe this episode will help you navigate conversations about physical intimacy in a way that leads to emotional connection instead of conflict. Be inspired as you listen! Chances are you both desire the same thing... to be spiritually, emotionally, and physically connected!

So let's get started!

But first, as discussed on the podcast...

Here's the link to our free eBook: Our Top 5 Tips to Improve Communication Now!