ONE Extraordinary Marriage Show

My bed is spread with beautiful blankets, with colored sheets of Egyptian linen. I've perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon. —Proverbs 7:16-17 It seemed a little question...What size bed did you start with and what size bed do you have now? Wow! We heard from so many of you and the answers were just as diverse. On today's show we reflect on our own journey from twin to king and how it often mirrored what was going on in our marriage. What does your bed say about your relationship? Is it a place to connect after a long day, a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of life, or is it a place where you plop down and forget about everything around you? Stripped Down Book, eBook, or Audio Book Remember back to your wedding day. We’re not talking about just the ceremony and reception. We want you to remember how you felt. Your marriage was going to last forever. You were sure of that. And then…reality set in. You think you can deal with it, and maybe you can – for a while. You still love your spouse, but it’s just not the same. Is it just a part of life? Do you let that fire die into just a smoldering pile of ashes? You don’t have to! Grab Stripped Down: 13 Keys to Unlocking Intimacy in Your Marriage today! Leave a review on iTunes | Submit a question | Call (858)876-5663 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back from vacation and we are ready to start a new school year. This time of year is a great time to reflect as a couple on what you have done over the past year as well as a great time to look forward to where you are heading. In this weeks show we take the time to evaluate some friendships that have become very dear to us. Alisa shares a book review, The Garter Brides. As our 15th wedding anniversary approaches we discuss why renewing our vows is important to us. Lots of planning and we need to get on it! Stripped Down Book, eBook, or Audio Book Remember back to your wedding day. We’re not talking about just the ceremony and reception. We want you to remember how you felt. Your marriage was going to last forever. You were sure of that. And then…reality set in. You think you can deal with it, and maybe you can – for a while. You still love your spouse, but it’s just not the same. Is it just a part of life? Do you let that fire die into just a smoldering pile of ashes? You don’t have to! Grab Stripped Down: 13 Keys to Unlocking Intimacy in Your Marriage today! Leave a review on iTunes | Submit a question | Call (858)876-5663 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It had been a rough day. Tony lost his temper, grabbed Alex's arm and scared Abby. And on top of that we got into it ourselves. What do you when it seems like the world is crashing down around you? We made the decision to have a "conference" with our kids and talk through this with them and then with each other. It stinks when things feel out of control but you have a choice as to how you will resolve the situation. What do you do, work through it or push it under the rug? Stripped Down Book, eBook, or Audio Book Remember back to your wedding day. We’re not talking about just the ceremony and reception. We want you to remember how you felt. Your marriage was going to last forever. You were sure of that. And then…reality set in. You think you can deal with it, and maybe you can – for a while. You still love your spouse, but it’s just not the same. Is it just a part of life? Do you let that fire die into just a smoldering pile of ashes? You don’t have to! Grab Stripped Down: 13 Keys to Unlocking Intimacy in Your Marriage today! Leave a review on iTunes | Submit a question | Call (858)876-5663 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are stressful situations good for your marriage? This week Tony and Alisa were hit with an unexpected case of lice (times 3). Tony and Alisa had to make decisions on how they were going to treat each other and how they were going to serve one another. There wasn't much time to think, but the decisions they made had an impact on their marriage. It turns out that having lice this week was really good for our marriage. Next time you are facing a stressful situation stop and think before reacting. Doing this will be the best way for you to serve your spouse during this time of difficulty. Stripped Down Book, eBook, or Audio Book Remember back to your wedding day. We’re not talking about just the ceremony and reception. We want you to remember how you felt. Your marriage was going to last forever. You were sure of that. And then…reality set in. You think you can deal with it, and maybe you can – for a while. You still love your spouse, but it’s just not the same. Is it just a part of life? Do you let that fire die into just a smoldering pile of ashes? You don’t have to! Grab Stripped Down: 13 Keys to Unlocking Intimacy in Your Marriage today! Leave a review on iTunes | Submit a question | Call (858)876-5663 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Husbands, it's time to stand up! Take a hard look at yourself in the mirror. Are you taking a stand in your marriage and becoming the man your wife desires? Or are you pulling the "I don't like it card"? It's time that you start taking the lead on date nights, helping around the house, and being the spiritual leader. It's time to become a man. In this episode we rant and rave, but Tony & Alisa do it in love. You want the sexual intimacy in your marriage like you did when you first got married well take a listen to what you can do to make that happen. The Art of Manliness Stripped Down Book, eBook, or Audio Book Remember back to your wedding day. We’re not talking about just the ceremony and reception. We want you to remember how you felt. Your marriage was going to last forever. You were sure of that. And then…reality set in. You think you can deal with it, and maybe you can – for a while. You still love your spouse, but it’s just not the same. Is it just a part of life? Do you let that fire die into just a smoldering pile of ashes? You don’t have to! Grab Stripped Down: 13 Keys to Unlocking Intimacy in Your Marriage today! Leave a review on iTunes | Submit a question | Call (858)876-5663 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of these days we are no longer going to walk this earth. We'll be in heaven with our Father enjoying the good life. Those left behind though will live on with the teachings we showed them. It is while we are here on earth that we can leave a legacy, a marriage legacy that is. It's not about you leaving a legacy, but the legacy you and your spouse leave together. Sharing the good times, tough times, and the fun times about your marriage to your kids. Teaching the six forms of intimacy at certain times as they grow will help them to have a marriage that will be extraordinary. Mary James Intentional Moments Fundraiser Nicole Nordeman - Legacy Stripped Down Book, eBook, or Audio Book Remember back to your wedding day. We’re not talking about just the ceremony and reception. We want you to remember how you felt. Your marriage was going to last forever. You were sure of that. And then…reality set in. You think you can deal with it, and maybe you can – for a while. You still love your spouse, but it’s just not the same. Is it just a part of life? Do you let that fire die into just a smoldering pile of ashes? You don’t have to! Grab Stripped Down: 13 Keys to Unlocking Intimacy in Your Marriage today! Leave a review on iTunes | Submit a question | Call (858)876-5663 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is it just about sex? Is a question we get asked often. Is that the secret to our extraordinary marriage? You just have a lot of sex and then the marriage gets better? NO! It's not just about SEX. It's about growing in all 6 forms of intimacies in your marriage. It's realizing when you are off track and investing the time and energy in getting back on track. Yes, sex does matter in a marriage but it's not the most important thing...all forms of intimacy are. So, take some time this week and focus on the intimacy in your marriage. Make sure that you are both giving instead of having a give and take, you'll be amazed! 77 Questions to Get the Conversation Started The Go-Giver Stripped Down Book, eBook, or Audio Book Remember back to your wedding day. We’re not talking about just the ceremony and reception. We want you to remember how you felt. Your marriage was going to last forever. You were sure of that. And then…reality set in. You think you can deal with it, and maybe you can – for a while. You still love your spouse, but it’s just not the same. Is it just a part of life? Do you let that fire die into just a smoldering pile of ashes? You don’t have to! Grab Stripped Down: 13 Keys to Unlocking Intimacy in Your Marriage today! Leave a review on iTunes | Submit a question | Call (858)876-5663 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marriages ebb and flow over days, months, and years. This week Tony & Alisa discuss what to do when taking the lead is not happening during their Intimacy Lifestyle. It was time to bring this up and work through the why's this is happening. It's time to sit down with your spouse and take stock of where you are in your marriage. Stripped Down Podcast Small Group Intentional Moments Fundraiser Take the Challenge Stripped Down Book, eBook, or Audio Book Remember back to your wedding day. We’re not talking about just the ceremony and reception. We want you to remember how you felt. Your marriage was going to last forever. You were sure of that. And then…reality set in. You think you can deal with it, and maybe you can – for a while. You still love your spouse, but it’s just not the same. Is it just a part of life? Do you let that fire die into just a smoldering pile of ashes? You don’t have to! Grab Stripped Down: 13 Keys to Unlocking Intimacy in Your Marriage today! Leave a review on iTunes | Submit a question | Call (858)876-5663 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In marriage there come times when our words wound the one we love the most. Many times we don’t realize the lasting effects these words have on our spouse, but in many cases they do. Days, months, and even years later the messages are being played over and over like a broken record. It’s difficult [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are you paying attention to the warning signs in your marriage? This past weekend we attended the Church at Rancho Bernardo’s annual marriage retreat. This is the third year that we’ve attended and each year we learn something new about our marriage. One of the first questions that was asked of the group was: What [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices