

Marriage and Intimacy Tips for Christian Couples: Secrets of Happily Ever After
Monica Tanner - Marriage and Intimacy Coach for Christian Couples
Have you ever wondered what makes the difference between those couples who absolutely LOVE to be together and the ones who merely tolorate each other in their old age? I always want to run up to the cute old couples who still hold hands while walking down the street and ask them all their secrets to relationship success. This podcast gives me the opportunity to do just that!I'm Monica Tanner, wife to a super hunky man, mom to 4 kids, weekly podcaster and relationship and intimacy expert/enthusiast. I help couples ditch the resentment and roommate syndrome and increase communication, connection and commitment, so they can write and live out their happily ever after love story. If that sounds like something you want, this podcast is absolutely for YOU! Each week, I'm teasing out the principles that keep couples hopelessly devoted and intoxicatingly in love with each other for a lifetime and beyond. I'm searching high and low for the secrets of happily ever after and sharing those secrets with you right here. Sound marriage advice for Christian couples who want to live happily ever after and achieve a truly intimate friendship and passionate partnership, because an awesome marriage makes life so much sweeter. Let's get to it!
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Oct 28, 2019 • 27min
Second Marriages and Blended Families with Brandon Cunningham
Today’s guest is a Pastor of a church in Flour Bluff, Texas and the father of 5 kids, his and hers, but ultimately ours. He has some incredible advice and messages of hope for anyone in a second marriage and/or attempting to blend two families together to one. This can be challenging but so rewarding. He talks about some rules and strategies that helped he and his wife succeed in their second marriage and how they helped their kids. I love what they learned and how they taught their children about treating everyone like family regardless of their last name or how they got there. He shares his perspective having survived the child rearing years and now, as a grandpa.Brandon also hosts his own podcast called Beyond the Rut about taking the next step and making your own path. His podcast can be found here: https://beyondtherut.com.If you are missing the EPIC Marriage Summit and would like to purchase an all access pass, please visit: www.onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/all-access-pass to get unlimited, lifetime access to all 34 marriage interviews, the 30 day action plan downloads, the 35-page workbook, couple’s discussion guide and the highlight video. Get yours today, before the price goes up!Send us a text

Oct 21, 2019 • 36min
Family Tech University with David and Emily Jones
My guests on the podcast today are providing an incredible resource for parents and children to help navigate the world of technology. Every child wants a phone or a tablet as soon as possible and they all feel like they are the only ones they know without it. How can we as parents, confidently hand them such a powerful tool without the proper training? We wouldn’t give them the car keys without having them go through driver’s ed, would we? That is exactly why David and Emily Jones created Family Tech University, the driver’s training for technology.They believe that the BEST thing we can do for our children before handing them devices, is to help them form a strong internal filter. The workshop they created helps to foster communication and discussion between parents and their children while training them to be successful with technology. They offer hope and resources for all of us to take heart and feel confident in this crazy technology-filled world that we live in.David and Emily have offered an incredible resource for families and if you want to try their workshop between now and November 9th, use the code: BRIGHTER10 to get $10 off a seat in the workshop.Also, if you would like to administer the “Look in the Mirror Kid’s Survey” that we discussed in the episode to your children, you can find it at this link: https://familytechuniversity.com/request-free-survey/.You can find all of their tools and resources at www.familytechuniversity.com and follow along on Instagram or Facebook @familytechuniversity.Send us a text

Oct 14, 2019 • 38min
Better Screen Time with Andrea Davis
I’m so grateful for my guest on the podcast today and all of the amazing work she is doing to help parents teach their kids better screen time habits. In our interview, we talk about important discussions to have with your kids about screens, but we also talk about the toll too much time on devises can have on your marriage. She defines the term technoferance and how we can avoid common pitfalls and technology disasters in our homes.Better Screen Time is the name of Andrea’s business and you can find more information online at: www.betterscreentime.com. I highly recommend you check out their website, the free resources available there and get on the mailing list so you can be the first to find out when they release their course again. You can also follow along on Instagram or Facebook @betterscreentime.The Epic Marriage Summit was a huge success, so thank you all for your support. The all access pass is still available by clicking on this link: www.onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/all-access. Learn how to uplevel your marriage in 30 days by 34 incredible marriage experts!Send us a text

Oct 7, 2019 • 25min
The Epic Marriage Summit Starts Tomorrow
Today’s episode is an interview with my friend Will Howell from The Thoughtful Moments Podcast. He interviews me about the EPIC Marriage Summit that starts tomorrow. I couldn’t be more excited about this finally getting out into the world. I have worked so hard bringing this to life!Starting tomorrow, 34 marriage experts will share their best advice about how to strengthen your marriage. The best part is that it’s FREE and it’s online, so you can watch in your pajamas!To register for this amazing event, go to: www.onthebrightersideofmarriage.com. Consider upgrading to the all-access pass to get the very most of the summit. It’s a small price to pay to get all the tools you need to create the marriage of your dreams!Send us a text

Sep 30, 2019 • 25min
Differences in Men and Women with Dr. Matt Townsend – Part 2
This is part 2 of my interview with Dr. Matt Townsend of the Townsend relationship Center. We discuss the differences between men and women. In part 1, Matt goes over some differences in how our brains are wired. In part 2, we talk about the reason for some of the differences as well as how to deal with the differences within a marriage relationship. Make sure you listen to both parts and be prepared to laugh.You can find more great resources and content from Matt at www.matttownsend.com or on Instagram @drmatttownsend.Register for the EPIC Marriage Summit at www.onthebrightersideofmarriage.com.Send us a text

Sep 23, 2019 • 31min
Differences Between Men and Women with Matt Townsend Part 1
Today’s episode is part 1 of an interview with Dr. Matt Townsend about the differences between men and women. In his hilarious way, Dr. Townsend describes the differences in the male and female brain, style of communication and organizational habits. His witty and educational explanations had my cheeks sore from smiling and laughing by the end. I just know you are going to love this interview.You can so much more from Matt in the form of courses, radio shows and interviews on his website: https://www.matttownsend.com or on Instagram as www.instagram.com/drmatttownsend.Make sure you register for the EPIC Marriage Summit to hear from 33 marriage experts on how to strengthen your marriage in 30 days. Register here: www.onthebrightersideofmarriage.com.Don’t forget to tune in next week for part 2 of this wonderful interview!Send us a text

Sep 16, 2019 • 38min
How to Date Your Spouse with Tara Carson of the Dating Divas
This week’s episode has been a long time in the making. I just know you are going to love my guest as much as I do. I have been following the Dating Divas for years and today, I sat down with their founder, Tara Carsen. I absolutely loved everything she had to share about strengthening your marriage, dating your spouse, spicing things up in the bedroom and that fairy tale marriages really do exist. She shares how get it in this episode!You can follow the Dating Divas here:The Dating Divas FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/thedatingdivas/For Better & Forever FB Group for Wives Only: https://www.facebook.com/groups/336923983418733/The Dating Divas IG Page: https://www.instagram.com/datingdivas/Get Our Newsletter – We’ll send you exclusive, free printables & you’ll be the first to hear about our BEST offers: https://www.thedatingdivas.com/get-the-7-days-of-love-program-free-when-you-sign-up-for-our-newsletter/Reboot your marriage in just 7 days! Enjoy our 7 Days of Love Program FREE: https://www.thedatingdivas.com/get-the-7-days-of-love-program-free-when-you-sign-up-for-our-newsletter/Looking to SPICE UP your love life? Try some of these ideas:Sexy Survey: http://www.thedatingdivas.com/you-me/intimate-moments/sexy-survey/ The Best Sexy Games for Couples: https://www.thedatingdivas.com/75-sexy-bedroom-games-round-up/Romantic Gifts for Him: https://www.thedatingdivas.com/50-romantic-gift-ideas-for-him/Use the code: DIVAS5 to get $5 off anything in the shop as a special gift for my listeners.You can register for the EPIC Marriage Summit here: www.onthebrightersideofmarriage.comSend us a text

Sep 9, 2019 • 29min
Choose You with Martine Williams
My guest on the podcast today is a wife, mother of 2 and successful entrepreneur. Martine Williams is the co-author of The Daily Difference and a Thirty-One Gifts Representative. I love this interview, because we talk about some of my favorite things, life, marriage, business and confidence.You can find more of her on Instagram @martine31willims or on Facebook at Martine N Williams. She is excited to start her own podcast and relaunch her signature course called Choose You next year.Also, registrations for the EPIC Marriage Summit is now OPEN! This FREE summit includes over 30 marriage experts sharing their BEST marriage advice over three days from October 8th-10th. It’s virtual so you can watch from anywhere and the best part is it’s FREE. Register Today at: www.onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/epicmarriagesummit. I hope to see you all inside the summit!Send us a text

Sep 2, 2019 • 32min
All About Confidence with Hannah Coles
My guest on the podcast today is an LDS life coach and fellow podcaster with amazing confidence. Not only that, but she is literally my life twin. I had a wonderful time talking all about confidence with her in yourself, your spouse and your marriage. She shares her 3 best tips for gaining confidence and how to teach our kids about it. If you ever struggle with confidence, this episode is for you!You can find Hannah on her website: https://thecatalystcoaching.com. You can listen to The Confidence Catalyst Podcast wherever you get your podcast and find her on Instagram @thecatalystcoach.Hannah Coles will also be presenting in The Epic Marriage Summit along with 30 other marriage experts. This FREE online event is happening October 8th-10th, so make sure you mark your calendars.Send us a text

Aug 26, 2019 • 47min
Your Last Bad Day with Michael O’Brien
Today’s episode is not for the faint of heart. My guest, Michael O’Brien, survived a biking accident that would have taken most people’s lives. In our interview, he talks about the accident, his long recovery and how he decided to make that his last bad day. He shares with us how we can change our perspective and mindset to not let bad moments turn into bad days or weeks. His story and passion are remarkable and I promise, you will need a pen and paper to take notes!You can find out more about Michael and all he has to offer on his website: www.michaelobrienshift.com. Even better, you can get a copy of his newest book for FREE here: https://www.mylastbadday.com/get-your-copy. If you use the code SHIFT at checkout, you can get 25% shipping and handling and the first chapter of his memoir is included. I cannot wait to read my copy!Look for Michael O’Brien along with 30 other amazing teachers and presenters in our Epic Marriage Summit coming October 8th-10th. Mark your calendars, because I promise, it will be EPIC!Send us a text