Marriage and Intimacy Tips for Christian Couples: Secrets of Happily Ever After
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 couples who want to live happily ever after and achieve a truly intimate friendship, because an awesome marriage makes life so much sweeter. Let's get to it!
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315 episodes
The Psychology of Sexual Disconnection and Five Steps to Restore Intimacy
Passionate relationships require more than love—they need the right psychological dynamics to keep desire alive. When couples come to me feeling more like roommates than lovers, they're often surprised to learn that their sexual disconnection h...
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Season 4
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Episode 318
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31:25
Bad Marriage Advice - Divorce is NOT an Option
What's the worst piece of marriage advice you've ever received? In my years coaching couples, I've heard countless well-meaning but misguided tips passed down between generations. Today, I'm pulling back the curtain on one of the most damaging ...
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Season 4
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Episode 317
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16:35
The Biggest, BEST Announcement EVER!!
I'm announcing my first book "Bad Marriage Advice: 15 Myths that Are Making you Miserable," releasing on May 3rd to coincide with my 23rd wedding anniversary and my son's wedding day. The book challenges popular but potentially harmful marriage...
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Season 4
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Episode 316
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6:24
2 Relational Skills Everyone Needs to Know - Request and Repair
Monica Tanner shares transformative relationship skills to help couples communicate more effectively and maintain passion in their marriages. Through practical frameworks, she reveals how making specific requests and mastering repair techniques...
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Season 4
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Episode 315
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33:53
This ONE Healthy Habit Will Safeguard Your Marriage
Walking with your partner is a powerful tool that has strengthened my marriage through every season, from dating challenges to parenting transitions and career changes.• Discovered the power of walking while facing parental disapproval ...
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Season 4
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Episode 314
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15:22
How Do You Forgive When It’s Hard? A Path to Healing
This episode sheds light on the often challenging journey of forgiveness in relationships. Understanding how to forgive is crucial for moving forward after betrayal or hurt. • Exploring the emotional journey of betrayal in relation...
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Season 4
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Episode 313
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29:54
How to Restore Trust: The Key to Lasting Relationships
Trust is an essential foundation of relationships, but sometimes it gets broken. This week, Nate and I dive into the complexities of restoring damaged trust, providing valuable insights and actionable strategies. • Definition of tr...
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Season 4
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Episode 312
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29:55
How to Express Disappointment in a Way Your Partner Can Understand
This episode addresses how to navigate feelings of disappointment in a relationship, particularly following Valentine's Day. We explore effective communication strategies, the importance of honesty, and techniques to foster understanding and em...
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Season 4
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Episode 311
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38:26
Are The 5 Love Languages Stunting Your Intimacy and Connection?
Can understanding love languages actually harm your relationship? Nate shares a remarkable personal experiment with his wife that uncovers some surprising insights into how we express and perceive love. While the idea of identifying your partne...
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Season 4
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Episode 310
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20:49
How to Combat Relationship Entropy and Enjoy Your Partner More Than EVER
This episode explores the concept of emotional entropy in relationships, emphasizing that love requires consistent effort and attention to thrive. Through relatable analogies and expert insights, we are encouraging you to actively nurture your ...
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Season 4
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Episode 309
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25:02
How to Use Appreciation to Train Your Partner to Give You More of What You Want
The episode explores effective strategies for couples to enhance their emotional connections through acknowledgment, making specific requests, and celebrating small progress in relationships. By emphasizing the importance of turning complaints ...
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Season 4
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Episode 308
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A Discussion about Relational Life Therapy with Risa Ganel, LCMFT
Explore the transformative power of Relational Life Therapy (RLT) and how it can help couples break free from unhealthy patterns to foster deeper connections. Risa Ganel discusses how the adaptive child, systemic changes, and a focus on second-...
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Season 4
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Episode 307
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42:43
How to Create More Intimacy by Making Specific Requests
Communication is key to a thriving relationship, and asking for what you want instead of complaining is a game-changer. This episode offers practical tools to help you identify your unexpressed needs and transition from a blame-focused mindset ...
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Season 4
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Episode 306
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20:59
How to Create More Passion by Being Willing to Risk Your Relationship
This episode focuses on understanding the importance of taking risks to rejuvenate a relationship and combat mediocrity. Monica and Nate discuss fears that hold couples back, with insights into how to engage in open conversations that lead to p...
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Season 4
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Episode 305
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34:43
How to Transform Your Relationship from a Mediocre Marriage to a Passionate Partnership
Unlock the secrets to transforming a mediocre marriage into one filled with passion and fulfillment. Discover how to navigate the ebb and flow between survival and self-actualization, and learn why investing time and effort into your partnershi...
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Season 4
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Episode 304
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29:13
How to Plan a Year-End Trip to Set Yourself Up for a More Passionate Connection in 2025
After returning from a rejuvenating, phone-free escape to Cancun with my husband, I'm back with insights on how to create a year-end wrap-up experience. Joined by my faithful co-host, Nate Bagley, we share how undivided attention can transform ...
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Season 4
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Episode 303
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29:36
3 Tips to Navigating Holiday Stress with Ease and Connection
Want to navigate this holiday season with ease and connection rather than stress and conflict? Join Nate Bagley and I as we discuss the complicated dynamics of holiday traditions, family gatherings, and the financial strain that of...
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Season 4
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Episode 302
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29:39
Parenting and Partnership Adventures and an Announcement
Are you ready for a BIG Announcement and fun surprise?Introducing my new co-host, Nate Bagley. Listen in as we reminisce about our first meeting at a Tennessee marketing conference and how his work with marriage legands like John and Ju...
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Season 4
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Episode 301
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19:51
Welcome to Season 4: The BEST one of ALL!!!
Feeling like roommates or wrestling with resentment in your marriage? Discover how to rekindle an insanely fun and intimate partnership with actionable strategies in every episode. After a six-month break filled with family m...
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Season 4
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Episode 300
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My #1 Hack for Holding On Tight Even in the Choas of the Busiest Seasons
Feeling the pressure of life's relentless to-do list and summer bucket list? In the finale episode of my third season, I'm revealing exactly how to ensure all of your relationships flourish, even when life throws chaos and overwhelm at ...
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Season 3
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Episode 275
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9:58
The Recipe for Resiliency with Brian and Jen Goins
Ever wonder how some couples seem to navigate the ebbs and flows of marriage with grace and a smile? This week, I'm chatting with Brian and Jen Goins from Family Life, who join us to share their 27 years of wisdom on building a rel...
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Season 3
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Episode 274
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46:42
Creating Lasting EveryLove with Intention with Alex and Kadi Dutton
Wondering what it takes to keep passion burning HOT in the hustle of daily life? Alex and Katie Dutton join me this week to share the sparks of truth behind their EveryLove adventure—a service that's rekindling the fire in marriag...
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Season 3
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Episode 273
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51:54
12 Questions to Transform Your Conversations with Topaz Adizes
Have you ever felt like your conversations with loved ones are getting a little dry?This week's interview with Emmy Award-winner, Topaz Adizes shatters that pattern, unveiling "12 Questions for Love" to revolutionize our understanding o...
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Season 3
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Episode 272
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40:58
My 5-Step Framework for Overcoming Intimacy Death Traps
Ready to become the author of your own love story?In this week's episode, I tackle the dreaded 'intimacy death traps,' dissecting the root causes that lead to disconnection and providing a comprehensive 5-step framework to navigate your...
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Season 3
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Episode 271
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17:04
Understanding Intimacy Death Traps that Drain Your Marriage
As a seasoned relationship coach and intimacy expert, I've seen firsthand how easily couples can fall into intimacy death traps, letting the initial spark of their relationship dim. But fear not! I'm here to arm you with the knowledge to identi...
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Season 3
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Episode 270
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