Restored: Helping Children of Divorce

If you want to build a great marriage, follow the advice of couples who’ve done it. Spend time with them and learn from their example and wisdom.That's exactly what we do in this episode with the most beautiful married couple Joey knows, Joe and Maria Keller. They offer a roadmap and inspiration for those of us from broken families who often feel lost in building love that lasts:How to handle personality differences and conflictThe #1 thing you can do for your kids and friends as a married coupleThe most important ingredients to build a great marriageFREE: Sign up for the Restore Culture Virtual Workshops [affiliate link].Shownotes: RestoredMinistry.com/27

One day, Sarah got really discouraged and frustrated. Why? Because of people saying bad things about their spouses and bashing marriage itself. So she wrote her thoughts and feelings on a Facebook post. She was surprised even 20 people shared it. But before she knew it, it went viral. In no time, it had over 40,000 shares. She was blown away. Soon, the post reached over 80,000 shares, more than 30,000 likes, and over 7,000 comments. Obviously, it struck a chord. In this episode, you’ll hear Sarah and Joey discuss the viral post, why there’s so much negativity around marriage, and what we can do instead - despite the overwhelming popularity of divorce. Sarah also responds to those of us who say, “with so many marriages ending in divorce, it simply isn’t worth the effort.Shownotes: RestoredMinistry.com/26

It’s easy to feel discouraged or lost in searching for love. Perhaps you’ve even given up on love altogether, thinking it’s not possible for you. If that’s you - or you just want to know how to build real love and avoid divorce - listen to this episode.Here’s what you’ll get:Practical advice on finding and building authentic love - whether you’re single, dating, engaged or marriedThe two ways that men and women are attracted to each other and where each can leadSigns to watch out for to know if your love is authentic or a counterfeitThe answer to the question “What role do emotions play in love, especially in choosing a spouse?”One of the most important ingredients to build authentic love in marriageBuy the book: Men, Women, and the Mystery of Love [affiliate link]Shownotes: RestoredMinistry.com/25

If you come from a broken home, planning a wedding and getting married throws some unique challenges at you. Joey shares what he and his wife, Brigid, wish someone told them about engagement, the wedding, and the first year of marriage. By listening, you’ll hear this and more:Challenges you’ll face planning your wedding if you’re from a broken family or you’re marrying someone who is - and how to deal with themWedding day anxiety and what to do about itThings to keep in mind about your parents for your wedding dayHow to handle disappointments, frustrations, and conflict in your first year of marriageOne of the major pitfalls most newlyweds fall intoShownotes | RestoredMinistry.com/24

Getting engaged and married is exciting! But it can also be overwhelming, especially if you come from a broken home. Joey and his wife, Brigid, share their story and what they wish someone told them about engagement, the wedding, and the first year of marriage. By listening, you’ll hear this and more:Brigid talks about dating and marrying someone from a broken home - plus advice for people like herHow to keep building your friendship in a romantic relationshipA tactic to avoid allowing the wedding to dominant your relationshipHow to handle money - one of the top reasons for divorceCommon money traps couples fall intoShownotes | RestoredMinistry.com/23

If you could go back in time and have a conversation with the younger version of you, what would you say? So often, those of us from broken homes are never asked how we feel about it all. Nobody asks how it has affected us. Never having a chance to speak, we bottle it up inside.In this episode, you’ll learn a powerful yet simple exercise that’ll give you the chance to speak to the little version of yourself. If you give it a shot:It may bring up a lot of raw emotionsIt’ll bring healing and reliefIt may even open parts of your heart that you’ve closed for yearsBest of all, it’s simple and doesn’t take long at allShownotes | RestoredMinistry.com/22

Most couples experience love fading at some point, usually after the wedding. They long for love that lasts, but they doubt it is possible. And even if it were, they don't know how to build it.The 5 Love Languages are a simple and effective tool for building real love. They're so simple, they're often overlooked. In this episode, you'll hear how the 5 Love Languages help you:Make your significant other feel lovedBuild deeper intimacyCreate a more satisfying relationshipStart using the 5 Love Languages todayBuy the book: The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts [affiliate link]Take 5 Love Languages quiz (Free!)Shownotes | RestoredMinistry.com/21

Navigating the single years can be challenging and lonely. In this episode, we hit on some of the unique struggles we face during a season of singleness. Our guest, Sarah Swafford, offers advice on dealing with those struggles and preparing for the love we all long for.By listening, you'll walk away with:How to deal with the loneliness of singleness How to overcome the fear and shame of not being chosenWe even go beyond singleness into identity, self-worth, and the reality of marriageHow Sarah’s husband didn’t let his broken home dictate his futureAnswer questions from Restored’s communityBuy Sarah's book here: Emotional VirtueShownotes | RestoredMinistry.com/20

Ladies, if you've ever felt discouraged and alone in your search for love, this episode is for you. Jason Evert offers advice from the book he and his wife wrote titled How to Find Your Soulmate Without Losing Your Soul. By listening, you'll get:The type of guys to avoidHow the "Love Test" helps you figure out if a man really loves youOne thing you can do to reduce the chance of divorce in your own marriageHow to break up with a guy, even if you're afraidEncouragement if you've made mistakes and how to heal from themBuy here: How to Find Your Soulmate Without Losing Your SoulmateShownotes | RestoredMinistry.com/19

Men are rarely given advice on how to pursue a woman. In fact, they're usually just told what not to do. In this episode, author and speaker Jason Evert gives practical advice based on his new book The Dating Blueprint: Answers from 1,000 women about how they want to be pursuedThe #1 vice women want men to overcome before dating themHow to break up with a womanHow to know if "she's the one"How to guard your love and make it strongBuy The Dating Blueprint: What She Wants You to Know About Dating But Will Never Tell You- Buy on Chastity.com - Buy on Amazon.com [affiliate link]Shownotes | RestoredMinistry.com/18