Still Becoming One

Send us a textKids are a wonderful challenge in every marriage. We love them dearly, and yet it is hard to juggle what they need and the needs of your marriage too. We often hear from couples who put their marriage on hold because their kids need them.  We believe that kids raised in a marriage-positive home don't feel the lack of time nearly as much as they feel the positive effects of a healthy marriage. We decided to take a risk in this episode and put our theory to the test. We invited our oldest son to be our guest on the podcast and share his raw and honest thoughts about what it was like to live through our marriage challenges, changes, and, eventually, us starting our marriage ministry! Does having a marriage-positive approach to parenting change things? You be the judge. Still Becoming OneFacebookInstagramAldrich Ministries

Send us a textLife transitions in marriage are unique and challenging times for any couple, and yet life throws those transitions at us quite frequently. Getting married, having children, losing a parent, moving, changing jobs, and having kids move out, all of these can be challenging times of transition for any couple. We share what major life transitions we are making in 2023 and how we are trying to navigate them well in our marriage. Join us, and maybe you'll get some ideas on how you can make your next life transition easier in your marriage too. Still Becoming OneFacebookInstagramAldrich Ministries

Send us a textStumped on how to find that present that will really wow your wife or knock your hubby's socks off? You've searched the wish lists and still haven't found the right thing?  Our Christmas Gift Guide will get your brain thinking in the right direction with lots of practical ideas and a new way of thinking about Christmas Gifts.  We will help you discover that perfect gift that will give a "wow" as they unwrap it on Christmas morning and maybe be something that will continue to give the gift of intimacy all year long!Still Becoming OneFacebookInstagramAldrich Ministries

Send us a textIt's the most wonderful time of the year! Most of us adore the joy and family time of the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons, and yet holidays also bring with them some unique challenges. Almost all of the couples that we are coaching will spend some time this month planning and strategizing how they can survive the holiday with extended family. Let's face it; there are joys and heartaches that happen when we get together with family. How you navigate these issues as a couple will dramatically impact your marriage. We've seen couples navigate it poorly and others who manage to help each other feel supported and safe at the in-law's home. Join us as we talk about not just how to survive family get-togethers but how to thrive as a couple!Still Becoming OneFacebookInstagramAldrich Ministries

Send us a textMarriage might be challenging, but if you pay attention to the dashboard lights, it can be the paradise you have always dreamed of. What are your dashboard lights? Well, for us, they are the things that tell us we need to pay attention in our marriage BEFORE something goes wrong. What is your marriage "low pressure" gauge? In this episode, we talk about what sends off alarms for us and give you some ideas on how you can bring your marriage in for regular maintenance before problems show up!Still Becoming OneFacebookInstagramAldrich Ministries

Send us a textWe all have those days when the flu or corona finally hits, and we feel lousy. When sickness hits your marriage, how does it impact you? Is the man cold a real thing in your home? How you care for each other in these times might vary differently from your normal. Join Kate and Brad as they talk about how they have navigated their needs and stories to lean on each other in times of sickness. Still Becoming OneFacebookInstagramAldrich Ministries

Send us a textThe idea of having a date night while married is never as romantic as it seems. The whole process of trying to battle each other's calendars to find the time, going through the process of finding a babysitter, and getting ready is enough to send anyone running. Let alone the battle to actually try to agree on what to do or where you are going to eat! You are exhausted before you ever even get started.  You might find yourself asking, "Can't we just stay in and skip all this? Is Date Night so important if we are already married?In today's episode of Still Becoming One, we give you a picture of what a real married people's date night looks like. We will tackle this topic and give you a glimpse into our own date night traditions, bumps, bruises, and all. We promise it doesn't look like the storybooks, but it might give you some encouragement on how to make your next date night less of a fight!Still Becoming OneFacebookInstagramAldrich Ministries

Expert marriage counselors discuss the challenge of identifying and expressing emotions, debunking myths about gendered emotionality. They explore the complexity of emotions, emphasizing the importance of understanding various feelings for personal growth. The podcast also delves into emotional connections with food and how it relates to comfort and distraction during emotional turmoil. Reflecting on past positive emotions can enhance emotional intimacy in relationships.

Gary Chapman, author of 'The Five Love Languages,' shares advanced ways to apply love languages in relationships. Topics include expressing love through actions, understanding changing love languages, navigating conflicts, and exploring apology languages for better communication.

Send us a textWhat makes you the best spouse? If you are about to be married or you've been married for years, we all dream of having the best spouse possible. So what is that? What would make you the best spouse? How can you become an excellent spouse? In this episode, we talk about several ways that we can work toward becoming the spouse that we all want. We don't just give the easy answers, but we dive into what it really means to learn how God intended us to be. Still Becoming OneFacebookInstagramAldrich Ministries