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Brokenhearted and Ticked Off!
A few years ago, Bonnie and I were asked to go to breakfast with a couple from our church. We
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EP://157- Has Your Home Lost Its Peace?
Has your home lost its peace? In this episode of The Marriage Adventure Podcast, Daniel and Bonnie Hoover discuss one
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EP://156- Feeling Disconnected? Stress May Be the Real Problem.
STRESS in marriage can quietly leave couples feeling emotionally disconnected, exhausted, and alone—even when they still love each other deeply.
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EP://155- The Christian Marriage Work You’re Avoiding
If you’ve been putting off working on your marriage, you’re not alone. In this episode of The Marriage Adventure Podcast,
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EP://154- The #1 Habit That Restores Intimacy in Marriage.
Intimacy in marriage doesn’t usually disappear overnight—it slowly fades through small, daily disconnections, and in this episode of The Marriage
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EP://153- The #1 Communication Mistake in Marriage!
Communication in marriage can feel frustrating and lonely when you keep talking but still don’t feel understood—and in this video,
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EP://152- Emotionally Unavailable Husband? Here’s Why
Emotionally unavailable husband—if you’ve ever felt like you’re trying to connect and he keeps shutting down, this conversation will hit
Communication
EP://151-The Real Reason You Keep Fighting About the Same Things!
Communication fights in marriage can feel like the same argument on repeat—just a different topic every time. In this episode
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EP://150- How to Rekindle Romance in Marriage
Romance marriage can quietly drift into something that feels more like roommates than a thriving relationship, and if that’s where
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EP://149- The #1 Communication Mistake in Christian Marriage
Communication mistakes Christian marriage couples make don’t usually start with big blowups—they begin with small conversations that slowly turn into
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EP://148- Why You Feel Like Roommates (Christian Marriage Advice)
Christian marriage roommates communication — If your marriage feels more like two roommates than a deeply connected relationship, you’re not
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EP://147-The #1 In-Law Mistake Couples Make
In-laws can create tension in marriage—and if you’re not careful, it can slowly pull you and your spouse apart. In
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EP//146: Stop Letting Romance Die in Marriage
Romance in marriage doesn’t just disappear… it drifts. If you feel like you and your spouse have gone from pursuing
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Ep://145- Emotional distance in marriage?
Emotional distance in marriage rarely begins with a major crisis. Most couples don’t wake up one day suddenly disconnected —
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EP://144-You’re Not Listening!
Listening saves marriage more often than grand gestures ever could — and if you’ve been feeling stuck, unheard, or spiritually
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EP://143- Create Financial Unity in Your Marriage
Are you ready to create financial unity in your marriage? If financial stress, arguments about spending, or different money habits
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EP://142- From Drift to Direction in Your Marriage
Drift, direction, marriage, Bible — if your relationship feels like it’s slowly drifting instead of moving with clarity and purpose,
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EP://141- The One Conversation Ross & Rachel Never Clarified
What can Ross & Rachel teach us about the arguments that keep showing up in our marriages? In this Marriage
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EP://140- Why Your Spouse Doesn’t Feel Cherished (And How to Change That)!
If you’ve been trying hard but still feel distant, this conversation is for you. In this episode, you’ll discover why
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EP://139- Small Daily Habits That Restore Emotional Connection
Small daily habits that keep you emotionally connected can quietly rebuild closeness in your marriage—especially if you love each other
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EP://138- How to Express Needs Without Starting a Fight
Expressing needs in marriage can feel like walking into a minefield—especially when what you mean as honesty comes out sounding
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EP://137-3 Ways to Build Positivity in Your Marriage!
Positive, negative, marriage dynamics shape far more than most couples realize, and in this video we walk through why that
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EP://136- Men need a mission!
Man, Mission, marriage—if your relationship feels disconnected, drifting, or stuck on autopilot, this conversation is for you. In this episode
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EP://135: how to Live on Mission in 2026!
Marriage, Mission, 2026 isn’t just a theme—it’s an invitation to stop drifting and start moving forward together. If you and
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EP://134-Your Marriage Was Made for More!
Marriage Purpose meaning is something many couples never talk about, but it shapes everything—from your connection with Jesus to the
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EP://134-Peace in a Hard Holiday Season.
Holidays Heavy moments are real—and you don’t have to walk through them alone. In this episode of Christian Marriage Coaching,
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EP://133- 3 Ways to Transform Your Christmas Morning!
Christmas Morning can feel chaotic, exhausting, and strangely empty—especially when you and your spouse already feel disconnected. In today’s episode
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EP://132-Simple Date Night Ideas to Rekindle Your Marriage.
Date Night ideas can feel overwhelming when life is busy, money is tight, or you and your spouse feel more
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EP://131- When Your Husband Pulls Away.
If your husband is pulling away, and you feel that painful emotional distance growing, you’re not alone. In today’s episode,
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EP://130- The Secret Ingredient Every Christian Marriage Needs
What if the secret to a lasting marriage isn’t more romance or better communication—but learning to show grace when love
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EP://129-Teamwork Makes the Budget Work
Financial stress & budgeting doesn’t have to divide your marriage. In this episode, we talk openly about how to approach
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EP://128-Feeling Like Roommates?
Are You Feeling Like Roomates— Connection, it’s what every couple longs for, but somewhere along the way, it’s easy to
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EP://128-Turn Conflict into Connection
Arguments and fighting can wear down even the strongest Christian marriages — especially when you’re feeling distant from Jesus and
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EP://127-Transform your marriage by reading scripture!
Balance can feel impossible when life is busy, but what if the real key to balance in your marriage is
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EP://126- Staying Connected during Busy seasons
Balance in marriage isn’t easy, especially when work deadlines, kids’ activities, and church commitments pile up. If you’re a Christian
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EP://125- When your spouse shuts down
When your spouse shuts down, it can feel confusing, frustrating, and even lonely. But withdrawal doesn’t have to mean disconnection.
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EP://124- Should A Wife Submit?
Wife submit to husband—those words can feel confusing, outdated, or even offensive in today’s culture. But what if God’s design
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EP://123-How Can A Husband Lead?
Husband & Lead — those two words can feel intimidating if you’ve ever felt disconnected from God or uncertain about how
EP// 122: Marks of a Successful Marriage, Part 2
Replacing negative feelings toward our spouse with positive ones is possible! In part 2 of 4 episodes, we discuss the
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EP// 121: Marks of a Successful Marriage, Part 1
Do you know of couples who just make marriage look easy? In part 1 of 4 episodes, we begin a
EP//120: The Thankful Marriage
Comparison makes us miserable, while thankfulness leads to joy. In today’s episode, we discuss how to develop a grateful heart
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EP//119: The Holiday Conversation
Let’s face it. The holiday season can be stressful! In today’s episode, we discuss what makes the stretch from Thanksgiving
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EP//118: The “Get Back” Coach
Most football teams have a person designated to keep the players and coaches off the field during games. In today’s
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EP//117: Digitally Distracted Marriage
We live in an age of an exponential explosion of technology. Today, we’re discussing how it distracts us from relationships
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EP//116: Israel & My Marriage
We have been heartbroken watching the images coming out of Israel following the October 7th attack by Hamas. In today’s
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EP//115: Front Porch Devotions
Is the Bible still relevant for daily living? In today’s episode, we share how God’s word came alive for our
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EP//114: How To Change My Spouse
Where do we start when we see our spouse is not living as their best self and affecting our marriage,
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EP// 113: Free To Be Me
In a healthy relationship, both people are free to fully be themselves and express themselves. In today’s podcast, we discuss
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EP//112: It’s Not Fair!
In marriage, it’s common to feel like some things aren’t fair. In today’s episode, we discuss keeping score in marriage
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EP// 111: Reviving a Dead Marriage
If God can revive a nation that has been scattered and bring them back into their land after almost two
EP// 110: Internal Vs External Processors
Do you “think to speak” or “speak to think?” On today’s episode, we discuss the difference between the tendency to
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EP// 109: Rebuilding Trust
Building trust in a relationship takes time, yet it can be lost in a moment. In today’s episode, we discuss
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EP//108: Know Your Enemy
In marital conflict, many times we allow ourselves to believe that our spouse is the enemy. However, if we dig
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EP//107: The Shame/Blame Game
It’s often difficult to take responsibility when we’re in the middle of marital conflict. In today’s episode, we discuss the
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EP//106: Greg & Julie Gormon Interview
Having discovered their own purpose, they now have a passion to teach and inspire other couples to live purpose-focused, rather
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EP//105: How I See Me
The world places an emphasis on self-esteem. In today’s episode, we discuss how having a proper view of ourselves through
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EP//104: How I See You
The lens we view our spouse through will affect how we treat them. In today’s episode, we ask, “What if
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EP//103: Avoiding The Drift
When we’re newlyweds, staying connected is easy, but the longer we’re married the more difficult it is to stay connected.
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EP//102: Empowered to Love
“Til death do us part” is a long time. In today’s episode we discuss how it’s possible to sustain love
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EP//101: Loving Through Quality Time
Does your spouse need undivided attention to feel like you’re connected? In today’s episode, we wrap up our series on
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EP//100: Episode 100 & A Big Announcement
-It’s our 100th episode! Wow, time flies! On today’s episode, we’ll look back at lessons we’ve learned over the past
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EP// 99: Loving Through Touch
Does your spouse want to hold hands in public, sit close, and cuddle on the couch? Their love language is
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EP//98: Loving Through Gifts
Can a thoughtful gift really express love to your spouse? In today’s episode, we discuss practical ways to speak the
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EP//97: Loving Through Service
If your spouse feels loved when you vacuum the floors, their love language may be Acts of Service. In today’s
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EP//96: Loving Through Words
Words can build up or cut to the quick. In today’s episode, we discuss how to encourage a spouse whose
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EP//95: Loving Like Jesus
Jesus went to extremes to make His love known for us. In today’s episode, we discuss what it could look
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Above and Beyond
Above and Beyond By Bonnie Hoover The kids had gone to bed, and I was making one last sweep of
EP// 94: The Extra Mile
Doing more than is expected, going above and beyond, seems like an odd concept in today’s world. In this episode,
Made for More
Made for More By Bonnie Hoover Wake up, work out, eat breakfast, drop the kids off at school, head to
EP//93: Mitigating the Mundane
theDiscussed in today’s episode: – Prepping taxes. – Living for the weekend…that’s even more busy. – The Marriage Adventure Challenge
Making Room for Growth
Making Room for Growth By Bonnie Hoover One sunny afternoon in February, just as tiny buds were beginning to swell
EP//92: Pruning
Pruning back plants is a concept that all farmers, gardeners, and vinedressers understand. In this week’s episode, we’ll take this
EP//91: Seasons, Part 2
What happens when you and your spouse are walking through different seasons? In today’s episode, part 2 of 2, we
Spring is Coming!
Spring is Coming! By Bonnie Hoover Cold, rainy winter days feel like a wet blanket on my soul, and it’s
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EP//90: Seasons, Part 1
The changing of seasons can bring both blessings and challenges. In today’s episode, we discuss what it looks like to
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EP//89: No Record of Wrongs
In marriage, we will inevitably disappoint or wound each other. In today’s episode, we discuss how to handle offenses and
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What’s Your Favorite Chocolate?
What’s Your Favorite Chocolate? By Bonnie Hoover I find myself in the minority of women when I admit that I’ve
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EP//88: Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is typically marked by cards, flowers, candy, and date night. In today’s episode, we discuss other ways you
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EP//87: Triangles
Why do we get along great until we add one more thing? In today’s episode, we discuss the “goods” and
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EP//86: Be the Hunter
What does winning a College Football National Championship have to do with winning in marriage? In today’s episode, we discuss
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EP//85: A New Adventure
Do you need hope in this new year? Join us in this episode as we share the big God story
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EP//84: Are You Pleasant?
Have you ever noticed how some people seem naturally easier to get along with than others? In today’s episode, we
EP//83: The Invitation, Interview with Bethann Miller & Amy Velarde
Ever wish you had a clear-cut pathway to address some of the issues that cause you to feel disconnected from
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EP//82: Are You Organized?
Are you meticulous while your spouse is a little messy? In today’s episode, we discuss managing personality differences in your
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EP//81: Are You Social?
One likes to go out, while the other prefers time at home. In today’s episode, we discuss how preferences for
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EP//80: Marriage 101- The Meaning of Marriage
Is there a deeper meaning of marriage than you think? In today’s episode, we discuss principles from Ephesians 5 and
EP//79: Letting Them Launch
We love, protect, provide for, and nurture them for 18-plus years, only to give them away to someone else. In
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Tricky Transition
Tricky Transition by Bonnie Hoover “I don’t feel like I’m losing a daughter but gaining a son.” We often hear
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EP//78: Marriage 101, Leave & Cleave
Getting married is exciting, but the process of leaving our family to become one with a stranger is not as
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Unexpected Detour
Unexpected Detour Marriage is messy, and “til death do us part” is a long time. We rarely know what sharp
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EP//77: The Road to Recovery, Interview with Josh & Kristy Webb
Loving your spouse in health isn’t always easy. But, what if you had to walk with your spouse through a
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What Came Next Was a Bit of a Blur
What Came Next Was a Bit of a Blur By Bonnie Hoover It was a beautiful, sunny afternoon, one I
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EP//76: In Sickness and In Health
Marriage vows are a blind covenant two people make to weather the highs and lows of the rest of their
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This is Love
This is Love By Bonnie Hoover “I never knew what real love was until I looked in the face of
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EP//75: Staying Connected, Part 4: Love
Can I really trust my heart when it comes to love? Today, we wrap up a 4 part series as
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Becoming One Flesh
Becoming “One Flesh” By Daniel & Bonnie Hoover Of all the ways we connect with our spouse, the intimate bond
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EP//74: Staying Connected, Part 3: Physical
A healthy friendship and emotional intimacy create a foundational bond for an even deeper connection in marriage- sex! In today’s
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Connection is Costly
Connection is Costly By Bonnie Hoover It happened on mile 3 of our 5-mile hike down from an overnight stay
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EP//73: Staying Connected, Part 2: Emotions
Friendship is foundational, but it should lead to a deeper connection between husband and wife. In today’s episode, Part 2
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Daily, Weekly, Monthly…
Daily, Weekly, Monthly… By Daniel & Bonnie Hoover Several years ago, I (Daniel) received a phone call from one of
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EP//72: Staying Connected, Part 1: Friendship
Research has shown that couples who have a great friendship experience a higher percentage overall of marital satisfaction. In today’s