Dear Young Married Couple

💬 Could your words be quietly undoing the very prayers you're praying over your marriage? In this raw and deeply practical episode, Adam sits down with Dave and Ann Wilson, chaplains, church leaders, authors, and real-life marriage mentors, to unpack how criticism, even when well-intended, can crush connection.  What happens when a wife realizes her “helpful feedback” feels more like booing from the stands? And what shifts when her husband finally admits, “I don't feel liked”?  If you’ve ever wondered why your encouragement seems to fall flat or how to reignite intimacy without compromising honesty, this conversation will open your eyes and your heart. Are you building your spouse up… or slowly tearing them down? Do you believe your words carry the power to transform your home? Resources: 🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to join us at the FINAL EROS ever—happening Sept 12–13 in Nashville! https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros Dave & Ann’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/daveannwilson?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== How to SPEAK LIFE to your Husband by Ann & Dave Wilson https://amzn.to/4k6cUIQ Vertical Marriage by Ann & Dave Wilson https://amzn.to/46aRirl Family Life Today Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/familylife-today/id212174303 Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

💬 What if counseling wasn’t a sign of weak faith… but of holy courage? In this powerful episode, Adam and Karissa share a deeply personal story that sparked a much-needed conversation: Can Christians trust Jesus and go to therapy? Is medicine unbiblical—or could it be part of the miracle? They unpack the dangerous theology that tells believers to "just pray harder" and reveal the truth about how therapy, when done well, can actually mirror the compassion of Christ. 💛 You’ll walk away challenged and comforted. Could your view of mental health be shaped more by fear than by faith? What if God’s healing isn’t just instant—but intentional, slow, and sacred? Resources: 🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to join us at the FINAL EROS ever—happening Sept 12–13 in Nashville! https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever feel like you're the only one wrestling with hard questions in marriage? 😥 You’re not. In this raw and unfiltered Q&A from our most recent EROS Marriage Weekend in Columbus, we dive into the stuff that usually stays in the shadows—awkward sex talks with teens, grief masked as irritability, emotional shutdowns, and why initiating intimacy can feel impossible after trauma.  What if naming the hard stuff is the first step toward healing it? Could learning a new emotional language change the way you connect? Tune in for real questions from real couples—and honest answers we all need to hear. Resources: 🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to join us at the FINAL EROS ever—happening Sept 12–13 in Nashville! https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros 10% OFF Evree Massage Cream with code KING https://evreesensation.com/ Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎯 What if the greatest threat to your marriage wasn’t another person… but a habit hidden in plain sight? Hear Adam pull back the curtain on a devastating epidemic affecting 7 out of 10 Christian men—pornography. It’s not just a “struggle,” it’s a brain-altering, soul-crushing addiction that thrives in secrecy.  So why can’t good men with strong willpower just stop? And how do they actually start to heal? This episode dives into the real reasons men get stuck—and how they can finally get free. Curious about the science behind porn addiction? Wondering what true healing looks like? Don’t miss the conversation—and don’t go it alone. If you (or someone you love) are one of the men currently fighting this battle, we have a life-altering opportunity for you: Adam is leading a 6-week Porn Recovery Group starting June 18th, meeting Wednesdays from 11am–12:30pm PST (through July 23rd). This focus group of 6-10 men is designed to give you practical tools that will help you not only find recovery—but stay in recovery. Heal the past. Win the present. Build a future that addiction can’t survive in. Resources: We have just one more EROS Marriage Weekend left this year! Register now for Nashville, September 12-13! ♥️ https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros See Men’s Recovery Group Testimonials Here! https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/porn-recovery-focus-group Sign up for Adam's Recovery Group here!  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfaLVE0paOYzwcOfQtzOvM3Vl6NK3Uycd3or3gcNwBxtvhVXA/viewform Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever feel like you’re doing everything and thinking about everything—and no one even notices? 👀💬 Or maybe you're the husband who’s wondering, “Why isn’t my help enough?”  In this eye-opening conversation with psychologist and author Dr. Morgan Cutlip, we unpack the invisible weight that’s quietly crushing connection in so many marriages. Discover why the mental load isn’t just about chores—and how sharing it could be the secret to deeper intimacy and better sex.  Could the way you're managing the everyday be pulling you apart? What would it look like to finally feel like you're on the same team again? Resources: We have just one more EROS Marriage Weekend left this year! Register now for Nashville, September 12-13! ♥️ https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros A Better Share by Dr. Morgan Cutlip https://amzn.to/4dGQlc8 Previous Episodes w/ Dr. Cutlip Our Beef with SELF CARE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-young-married-couple/id1494555036?i=1000626057962 The Sex Standoff https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-young-married-couple/id1494555036?i=1000493766715 Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever feel like you're grinding hard but still going nowhere fast? 🚀This episode is for anyone who's ever asked, “Will I ever make a difference?” Adam and Karissa get raw about one of their most humbling seasons—single-bedroom-living, weed-whacking-in-the-heat, tears-outside-a-gas-station kind of raw.  But in the midst of that, something shifted: belief. They unpack how changing your inner dialogue could be the most powerful move you make toward a better future. Are you stuck because you’re failing—or because you’ve actually succeeded and thought that was your ceiling? What if this is just the floor of your next level?  Resources: We have just one more EROS Marriage Weekend left this year! Register now for Nashville, September 12-13! ♥️ https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎈Ever wonder what makes a child feel deeply known, safe, and joyful—not just in the moment, but for life?   This episode explores the power of delight in parenting and how tiny moments of joy can quietly shape your child's sense of identity, emotional health, and their view of God. From bath bombs to sticky note lunchbox quotes, we unpack how delight isn’t spoiling—it’s soul-building.  What do your kids think makes your eyes light up? Do they feel enjoyed or just... managed? 💭 Listen in for real stories, practical tips, and questions you can ask your kids tonight at dinner. Resources: We have just one more EROS Marriage Weekend left this year! Register now for Nashville, September 12-13! ♥️ https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros Attachment Theory by John Bowlby https://amzn.to/3S4mSz1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

❤️‍🩹 When trust shatters, rebuilding isn’t about rushing to forgiveness—it’s about slow, relentless pursuit. In this episode, we unpack what it actually takes to rebuild trust after betrayal, and why “just moving on” doesn’t work.  What does a betrayed spouse truly need to feel safe again? And how can the one who broke the trust stay present in the pain without getting defensive or giving up? If you're in the thick of repair—or know someone who is—this conversation offers real hope and tangible steps forward. Are you showing up—or just showing off? Can you name the pain, or are you trying to avoid it? Let’s talk. Resources: We have just one more EROS Marriage Weekend left this year! Register now for Nashville, September 12-13! ♥️ https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros 80 Healing Questions for Broken Trust (FREE PDF) https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/BrokenTrustQuestions Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

📲 What if the very screens that entertain your kids are sabotaging their character—and your authority as a parent? In this jaw-dropping episode, Dr. Leonard Sax joins Adam and Karissa to expose the shocking truth behind the culture of disrespect dominating today’s youth. From the dopamine addiction of TikTok to the dangers of AI girlfriends and porn-fueled expectations, Dr. Sax shares the science—and the soul—behind why kids are spiraling and what parents must do to turn the tide.  Why are girls abandoning boys in record numbers? How is screen time sabotaging family connection? And what does it really take to raise respectful, resilient kids in today’s chaos? What changes are you ready to make in your home? How are you modeling respect to your kids? Let’s talk.  Resources: We have just one more EROS Marriage Weekend left this year! Register now for Nashville, September 12-13! ♥️ https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros Why Gender Matters by Dr. Leonard Sax https://amzn.to/3RHaCEh Girls on the Edge by Dr. Leonard Sax https://amzn.to/3RJXX3s Boys Adrift by Dr. Leonard Sax https://amzn.to/4khGjAv The Collapse of Parenting by Dr. Leonard Sax https://amzn.to/43aQ3q8 Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if one conversation could save your future marriage from years of pain? 💭 Hear Adam and Karissa uncover why premarital counseling is so much more than a checkbox. It’s not therapy-speak or couch confessions—it’s strategy, clarity, and tools you’ll actually use when life gets real. Think: reusable, confidence-building recipes for communication, conflict, and connection.  They’ll unpack five make-or-break conversations couples often ignore... until it’s too late. So ask yourself: Do we know how to fight fair? Are we headed in the same direction? Or are we just hoping love will be enough? ❤️‍🔥 Resources: We have just one more EROS Marriage Weekend left this year! Register now for Nashville, September 12-13! ♥️ https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros Get $50 OFF prEquipped with code KING17 https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/prequipped Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices