👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 This post BLEW UP! A couple weeks ago, we made a post on IG about prioritizing your spouse over every other relationship.... including your kids. Aaaaand it got some pushback. 

In this episode, we unpack the tension around prioritizing your spouse and bring clarity to what “putting your marriage first” actually means (hint: it’s not about neglecting your kids). If you’ve ever felt like your spouse gets the leftovers or you’re stuck in survival mode, this is your reset moment.

Resources:

👩🏼‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏻 Prioritize your marriage and join us on the DYMC Cruise in May of 2027! 

https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/dymc-cruise

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👩🏻‍❤️‍👨🏽 Submission is a hot topic because it's often misinterpreted, ignored, or distorted. In this conversation with Cornelius J. Williams, we unpack a fresh, thought-provoking framework: what it really looks like to surrender your mind, will, and pride to God and each other in marriage.

Let's get honest about the messy middle where faith meets everyday decisions. If you’ve ever wrestled with roles, authority, or how to stay unified when you disagree, this one will challenge and ground you in a deeper, more beautiful vision of partnership.

Resources: 

📖 Will You Follow Me? The Journey to Understanding Intellectual Submission by Cornelius J. Williams (available on Amazon + Kindle, audiobook coming soon) 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1965584136

🚢 DYMC Cruise in May of 2027!

https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/dymc-cruise

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😰 When your body sounds the alarm, you feel out of control, and you can't even identify what triggered it, you may be having a panic attack.

In this episode, we’re unpacking panic attacks -- what they are (and aren’t), why they can feel so intense and out of nowhere, and how fear can quietly fuel the cycle.

You’ll hear Karissa's personal story, learn how panic connects to your mind, body, and spirit, and walk away with practical tools to steady yourself (or your spouse) in the moment.

Resources:

Download the free “Lies & Truth” identity statements handout to ground yourself in truth during anxious moments. https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/Truths-Lies

Counseling w/ Adam and Karissa:

https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/counseling

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💥 What if your fights aren’t actually the problem… but the doorway to something better? In this conversation with Dr. Les Parrott, we unpack why some arguments quietly tear couples apart while others can actually bring you closer.

You’ll walk away with a simple but powerful shift: learning to see your spouse’s world from the inside out.

Grab the free relationship assessment at https://www.myheartchart.com

Check out The Love Language That Matters Most

https://a.co/d/00mIVjKo

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🙏 What if one simple habit could completely shift the atmosphere of your marriage? Let's unpack why so many couples want to pray together—but feel stuck, unsure, or even intimidated to start. Through raw honesty and real-life stories (including a marriage rebuilt from broken trust), you’ll discover that prayer isn’t about saying the “right” words, but it’s about showing up together.

If you’ve ever felt unsure where to begin, don’t miss the simple, doable starting points shared in this episode. 

Resources:

Build Your Marriage With Prayer on Amazon

https://a.co/d/0dnkKqmx

Brad & Heidi's website:

https://buildyourmarriage.org/about/

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⛓️ If you’ve been stuck in the same cycle and can't seem to break free, this might explain why…

This is what's actually driving unwanted behaviors (spoiler: it’s not just a lack of discipline.) There are deeper patterns at play: the way your brain solves discomfort, the condition of your body when stress is high, and the hidden role of shame that quietly keeps people stuck. When you understand these three layers, things start to click in a whole new way.

Resources:

Adam's FREE Porn Recovery Assessment: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/porn-recovery-focus-group

Ted Talk Lisa Feldman: https://www.ted.com/talks/lisa_feldman_barrett_you_aren_t_at_the_mercy_of_your_emotions_your_brain_creates_them

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❤️ You know the five love languages… but what if you’re still missing each other? Hear Dr. Gary Chapman explain why many couples feel frustrated even when they’re trying to love their spouse well. Sometimes it’s not the language that’s wrong - it’s the dialect, the timing, or the agenda getting in the way.

We talk about personality differences, empathy in communication, the two stages of romantic love, and one simple question you can start asking your spouse this week to reconnect.

Resources:

Dr Gary Chapman's Books

www.5lovelanguages.com

DYMC Cruise: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/dymc-cruise

Previous episode w/ Dr. Gary Chapman: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-young-married-couple/id1494555036?i=1000507436880

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👵🏻👴🏼 What do couples married 61 years know about love that the rest of us don’t? Karissa’s Papa gave us some pretty great marriage advice just days before he passed away. Wisdom forged through decades of faith, family, hardship, laughter, and unwavering commitment.

His number-one piece of advice may sound simple, but it has the power to transform the spiritual, emotional, and even physical connection in your marriage. ♥️

Resources:

Monthly Live Date Night at DYMC

https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/monthlylivedatenight

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💡 Ever had a moment in your marriage where something just clicked? In this episode, we sit down with marriage expert and bestselling author Dr. Emerson Eggerichs to talk about the powerful “light bulb moments” that can completely reframe the way couples see each other. What if the issue you keep arguing about isn’t actually about who’s right and who’s wrong? What if it’s just… different shades of right? Are you accidentally treating a preference like a moral issue? Could there be a “third option” that honors both of you? If you’ve ever wondered why the same conflict keeps resurfacing in your marriage, this conversation might be the breakthrough you’ve been looking for.

Resources:

🚢 Get in on the DYMC Cruise happening in spring of 2027!

https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/dymc-cruise

Love and Respect Ministries

https://www.loveandrespect.com

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💔 Ever felt like quitting your marriage… even though you promised you never would? In this powerful conversation with Lindsey Maestas, we talk about the silent resentment, exhaustion, and disconnection that can creep in during the early years—and what to do before you “burn your own house down.”

Lindsey shares how sleep deprivation, unmet expectations, and poor communication nearly unraveled her relationship, and the surprising shifts that brought friendship, intimacy, and joy back to life. If you’ve been feeling stuck, unseen, or just worn out, this episode will both challenge and equip you.

Resources :
📖 Don't Burn Your Own House Down by Lindsey Maestas (workbook available) https://a.co/d/09anf8My

🎙️ Living Easy Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-easy-with-lindsey/id1481805272

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❤️‍🩹 What if the real problem in your marriage isn’t “communication”… but resistance? Join us as we interview Dr. David Burns to unpack why so many couples say they want a better relationship—yet subtly fight the very change that would heal it.

Are you truly willing to let go of being right? Could the breakthrough you’re praying for be on the other side of owning your part? If you’ve ever felt criticized, misunderstood, or stuck in the same fight on repeat, this episode will challenge and equip you in the best way.

Resources:

Feeling Great App

https://www.feelinggreat.com

Feeling Good by David Burns

https://a.co/d/07STA9Xc

Feeling Good Together by David Burns

https://a.co/d/05hYPoCz

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