In this week's episode, hosts Greg & Rachelle Colegrove and Andy Tate continue their deep dive into restoring your relationship after conflict has occurred. Pulling wisdom from James 4:1, they tackle the raw, honest truth: we're often driven by our selfish desires and deep-seated woundedness.

Join the discussion as they introduce two powerful scriptural themes that let God into the restoration process: Thankfulness and Repentance.

Andy shares the marriage fail of the week, where the candles at a wedding took "lighting up the room" a bit too seriously, and Bert in Arkansas writes in with a relatable problem: “How do you address your wife when she is critical of your driving skills?

Don't miss this essential guide to moving past conflict and building a fun, lasting relationship!

In this episode of the Fun Marriage Workshop Podcast, Greg, Rachelle, and Andy dive into the second law of personal responsibility: accepting responsibility for our own emotions when our buttons get pushed.

From a lighthearted “marriage fail” about mixing up pet names to a powerful teaching on breaking reactive cycles, the team unpacks why it’s our job—not our spouse’s—to tend to our own hearts.

In the mailbag, a listener asks how to rebuild trust and forgiveness after hurting their spouse. Join us for encouragement, practical insights, and a reminder that your marriage matters to God—and to us.

In this episode of the Fun Marriage Workshop your hosts Greg and Rachelle Colegrove, along with Andy and Laura Tate, dive into how to be aware of your own emotions and how that will impact your marriage. Andy kicks things off with a "marriage fail" involving pets, before the team explores how we can take a “time-out” from conflict and reconnect with our own emotions before reconnecting and repairing the relationship. They will also explore what alarms our bodies throw up whenever we are in conflict and how to defuse those alarms.

Plus, don't miss a powerful segment in the mailbag as Jennifer from Wisconsin asks, "How do you fix problems/disagreements if one of you avoids whenever there are disagreements?" The team offers compassionate and helpful guidance for navigating such a challenging experience. And next time, we'll be discussing how to accept responsibility for ourselves and our own emotions.

Get ready for a transformative episode of the Fun Marriage Workshop Podcast! In "A Healthy Me, A Healthy We," your hosts Greg and Rachelle Colegrove, along with Andy and Laura Tate, dive into the crucial connection between your personal well-being and the health of your marriage. Andy kicks things off with a relatable "marriage fail" before the team explores four key areas of personal health: physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. This episode promises practical insights to help you cultivate a healthier you, which in turn leads to a more vibrant and fulfilling "we."

Plus, don't miss a powerful segment in the mailbag as Larry from Missouri asks, "I was a victim of trauma as a child. How do I not allow the abuser to occupy my everyday thoughts?" The team offers compassionate and helpful guidance for navigating such a challenging experience. Tune in to discover how focusing on your individual health can unlock a new level of joy and fruitfulness in your relationship. And mark your calendars, because next time, we'll be discussing how to recognize your body's signals when you're triggered!

In this episode of the Fun Marriage Workshop Podcast, hosts Greg Colegrove and Andy Tate discuss how our wants relate to the Reactive Fear Cycle. Join us as we talk about the best ways to get what you actually want out of your relationships!

Andy will also tell you about a less-than-perfect instance of a father giving his son "the talk". Our listener question from Tammy in Iowa is "How do you recommend dealing with conflicting work schedules?"

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In this powerful episode of the Fun Marriage Workshop, join Greg Colegrove, and Andy and Laura Tate as they delve into a crucial topic: the impact of trauma on individuals and their marriages. Discover the distinction between "buttons" and trauma, gain a deeper understanding of what trauma is, and explore its far-reaching effects – physically, emotionally, spiritually, and mentally. Learn about the lingering effects of trauma and, most importantly, how trauma victims can find freedom. This episode also addresses the significant ways trauma can impact relationships. Don't miss this insightful discussion that aims to bring understanding and hope.

This week's listener question, "What does a healthy sex life in a Christian marriage look like?" Greg also confesses to a fail of his own on this episode.

In this episode of the Fun Marriage Workshop Podcast, Greg & Andy sit down with their wives, Rachelle and Laura, to continue the discussion of reactions that happen when our fear buttons are pushed. Too often, we we try to change our behavior without addressing the underlying wounds. In this episode, we'll discuss how to address those wounds.

Our marriage fail shows the importance of turning up with all the right ingredients (literally!). Finally, we'll answer the listener question "Is it possible that either our buttons or reactions can change over time?" Join us for a half hour of fun as we learn how to have a better, more fulfilling marriage.

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Dive into the "Fear Cycle" this week on the Fun Marriage Workshop Podcast with your hosts Greg Colegrove and Andy Tate, joined by special guest Laura Tate! Prepare for a candid discussion on recognizing fear-driven patterns and practical steps to foster a more secure and joyful connection. Plus, hear a hilariously relatable marriage fail involving a pre-wedding tanning bed disaster that left one bride a little too toasty.

We're also addressing a listener's burning question: how do you deal with a spouse who constantly dredges up past mistakes during arguments? Greg, Andy, and Laura will offer their insights and strategies to navigate these tricky situations, promoting healthier communication and understanding.