Many couples love each other but struggle with priorities. In this episode of Still Holding Hands, Tim & Chris Peterson talk about blending God, work, kids, church, and marriage so your relationship doesn’t get pushed to the bottom of the list.

Life's Priorities:

• God
• Spouse
• Kids
• Church
• Work

1 Corinthians 14:33 (NLT)

Psalms 92:13-14 (NKJV)

Matthew 6:33 (NLT)

Song: "First Things First" - Consumed by Fire

https://youtu.be/bpTOcZN9JB4?si=9r3Uq3kee0EhMm28

STILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE:

Do a 30 minute Priority Checkup/Reset

• Have an honest conversation
  • Ask each other: "Where do you think you fall in my priorities?"
  • Ask each other: "Where do you want to be in my priorities?"
• Individually, rand for yourself these 5 priorities:
  • Faith/Relationship with the Lord
  • Marriage
  • Kids/Family
  • Church
  • Work
• Then compare each of your lists
  • Where are you aligned?
  • Where are you off?
• ACTION: Make one adjustment in your priorities this week
  • Attend church together
  • Say no to any extra commitment this week
  • Log off ON TIME or early from work

Strong marriages aren't built on accident, they are built on purpose...priority purpose. When you get this right, you won't just stay married, you will stay connected.

Next Time on STILL HOLDING HANDS:

We talk about finances in, "Marriage, Money & Misunderstandings!"

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Marriage often breaks down when wives feel unloved and husbands feel disrespected. In this episode of Still Holding Hands, we explore the power dynamic of what builds or breaks your marriage, and how it impacts communication, conflict, intimacy, and practical ways couples can rebuild connection using biblical wisdom and everyday habits.

Episode 5: "What Planet Are Your From"

Song: While I'm Waiting - John Waller https://youtu.be/i6X71sXagUY?si=qRA1dQWEyJp7PoKv

Book and Study: "Love & Respect" - Emerson Eggerichs

https://www.amazon.com/Love-Respect-Study-Set-Desperately/dp/B00ZG6NRHG/ref=pd_sbs_d_sccl_1_4/131-8678041-9343806?pd_rd_w=DyAUQ&content-id=amzn1.sym.aa738fbd-ad05-4d11-aae2-04b598db6305&pf_rd_p=aa738fbd-ad05-4d11-aae2-04b598db6305&pf_rd_r=SNG7D16PWN1JR412VXTC&pd_rd_wg=G0Js7&pd_rd_r=2f179e68-9c9a-4542-a84e-883bed290046&pd_rd_i=B00ZG6NRHG&psc=1

Ephesians 5:31-33 NLT

Proverbs 15:1 NLT

Proverbs 18:21 The Message

STILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE:

Next 7 Days:

Husbands: Every day, intentionally show one act of love to your wife

Wives: Every day, intentionally show one act of respect to your husband

At end of each day, ask each other: What did that mean to you today?

On the Next STILL HOLDING HANDS Podcast:

Life's Priorities in Marriage: Learn how to blend faith, work, kids, church and your spouse, so your relationship stays strong, connected and centered on what matters most.

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Why do marriages, even Christian marriages, seem to struggle in the early years? How do you recognize the subtle signs that your marriage might be drifting into a slow fade and instead embrace the business of life? Join Tim & Chris Peterson as they look at keeping the home fires lit in today's podcast, Rekindling The Romance In The Everyday.

YouVersion Bible App - wherever you get your apps for Apple or Google.

• Bible Project Studies

Weekend to Remember Marriage Conference: https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/

Weekend to Remember Discount Code for $100 off Reg: StillHoldingHands (all one word)

Family Life Convo Cards - These are a great and fun way to play cards, but have a conversation with your spouse. This is a normal deck of playing cards, with a twist! Check out these and other great products at: https://shop.familylife.com/product/convo-playing-cards-couples-edition/

STILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE:

Protect One Hour Together

• Uninterrupted
• No phones
• No Logistical talk
  • Don't talk about work
  • Don't talk about the kids
• Questions to ask each other:
  • What gave you energy this week?
  • What drained you this week?

Songs to listen to:

Keep on Loving You (REO Speedwagon) - https://shop.familylife.com/product/convo-playing-cards-couples-edition/

Slow Fade (Casting Crowns) - https://youtu.be/QASREBVDsLk?si=YpkHeohLigPA_Pdn

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On the next STILL HOLDING HANDS Podcast:

"What Planet Are You From?" - What builds or breaks your marriage

join Tim & Chris as they talk about conflict ("intense moments of fellowship") and navigating through it. We discuss that conflict isn't fatal or failure.

Bible verses referenced:

• James 3:16 (NKJV & Contemporary Jewish Bible)
• John 17:20-21 (NLT)
• James 1:19 (TPT)

STILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE:

• Discuss what you experienced, growing up, when it came to conflict. Was it healthy or unhealthy?
• Practice listening to your spouse and recap back to them what you heard them expressing (ex - I heard you say ____).

Remember, you are a TEAM. If you have forgiven, it's forgotten.

We encourage you to attend a great marriage get-a-way weekend conference called, Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife. These conferences are from Friday night through lunch time on Sunday. They are held in many locations throughout the country. To search locations and see more about WTR, go to https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/

To save $100 on your couple's registration, us the CODE: StillHoldingHands (all one word) at check out.

This will be a great investment into your marriage that you won't regret

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Does the Honeymoon have to be over? Join Tim and Chris as they discuss this and other tips for a successful Christian marriage.

• Psalm 92:13-14 (NKJV)
• YouVersion Bible App - wherever you get apps from
  • Check out the bibleproject.com studies with the YouVersion app and their website
• The 5 Love Languages - https://5lovelanguages.com/

This weeks STILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE:

• Schedule and complete time together where you are intentionally connecting with one another
• Questions to ask one another:
  • When did you feel most connected to me this week and what made the moment meaningful?
  • What is one dream, big or small, that you want to work towards this year?
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• Come Back Next Time!

Remember: Keep Holding Hands!

Episode 1: Our First 10 Years

Bible Verses:

Matthew 7:24-27 - The wise and the foolish foundation

Romans 12:16-17 (TPT) - Live in harmony with each other

2 Sets of Jones' - Big Tent Revival https://youtu.be/qbjp0NGKeE8?si=JNAZE0K8mvCA1odi

STILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE: DAILY APPRECIATION

Tell your spouse each day 1 thing you appreciate about them

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We’re Tim and Chris Peterson, and after nearly four decades of marriage, we’re Still Holding Hands. Not because everything has always been easy—but because we’ve learned to stay connected through every season. Still Holding Hands is more than a name; it’s a reminder that marriage is built one small, intentional choice at a time. This podcast is about honest conversations, faith, and practical encouragement to help couples keep choosing each other—no matter where they are in their journey.