GOOD Grief: How to Grieve Without Feeling UNGRATEFUL w/ Melissa Miller

👙🎁 Is lingerie at a bridal shower inappropriate for Christians? Are we letting others into the marriage bed by inviting them to celebrate with such gifts?  Adam and Karissa tackle this surprisingly controversial question and unpack what Scripture actually teaches about the marriage bed, godly sexual mentorship, and celebrating intimacy within marriage.  From the Song of Solomon to Titus 2, discover why preparing a bride for married life can be a beautiful act of discipleship, and how we can raise the next generation to embrace God’s design for sex with confidence instead of shame. Resources: prEquipped: The DYMC Premarital Course https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/prequipped Counseling with Adam and Karissa: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/counseling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🧠 What if the biggest thing standing between you and the life you want is a belief you’ve never stopped to question? In this episode, Adam and Karissa unpack six powerful beliefs that can reshape the way you handle anxiety, navigate marriage, pursue your purpose, and show up in the world. Resources: - The Integrity Project – Learn more about Adam’s men’s groups focused on sexual integrity - prEquipped: The DYMC Premarital Course: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/prequipped Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

💔 Can you love God deeply and still be angry with Him? When life takes a devastating turn, it’s hard to reconcile a good God with a world full of suffering. Adam is not afraid to tackle questions that many Christians are afraid to ask. Listen in as he uses his background in philosophy and theology to explore free will, God’s sovereignty, and the hope of eternity. If you’ve ever wrestled with “Why, God?” this conversation will meet you in the middle of your questions and remind you that you don’t have to have every answer to keep trusting Him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🙏🏼 Ever feel like you’re carrying the weight of your child’s entire spiritual path while constantly refereeing daily household chaos? Listen in as Dr. Charles Fay joins Karissa and Adam to completely revamp the way we think about modern parenting. We'll unpack why forced behavioral compliance falls short of true heart transformation, and how allowing kids to navigate affordable mistakes today builds self-reliant, spiritually grounded adults who take true ownership of their faith tomorrow. Resources: LoveandLogic.com https://www.loveandlogic.com/pages/charles-fay?srsltid=AU7gw4U4buhxXfKT2YEQKu2qgoi2ts2UEUPOKrImuD5HtRF2dwHX-lGk Book: Raising Spiritually Strong Kids https://www.loveandlogic.com/products/raising-spiritually-strong-kids-book?srsltid=AU7gw4U2My06iARtf24fN2Nh3TLiROA5rhtbc6iDwtwwTTYRRhOU2Sgw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

❤️‍🩹🤷‍♂️ Are you and your spouse struggling to find a physical rhythm after a season of broken trust and rebuilt boundaries? Let's start by tossing out those restrictive labels of "high" and "low" libido and replace it with a different concept. Resources: Sexpectations Card Deck: https://www.amazon.com/stores/DearYoungMarriedCouple/page/3166BD9F-FD56-46B5-80D5-F5C64710F492?lp_context_asin=B083RKJ2TM&lp_context_query=sexpectations+card+deck&store_ref=bl_ast_dp_brandlogo_sto&ref_=cm_sw_r_ud_ast_store_XEDRXVMBGX8F6TRZJCNT If you have a scenario you want us to tackle on air, drop us a voice message via SpeakPipe or send an email to [email protected]! https://www.speakpipe.com/DearYoungMarriedCouple Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

😵‍💫 What happens when the blessing you prayed for brings unexpected sadness, stress, or loneliness? We had Melissa Miller on the podcast to explore the emotional complexity of marriage, adoption, relocation, new parenthood, and other life transitions that can be wonderful and overwhelming at the same time. Let's unpack why gratitude doesn’t cancel out grief, how to support a spouse who is struggling, and how prayer, walking, validation, and patience can help us find steadiness in a season of change. Resources: Melissa's Book: https://www.melissamillerwriter.com/butiprayedforthis prEquipped: The DYMC Premarital Course https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/prequipped Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️💬 Get ready for an unfiltered, listener-driven Q&A where we tackle your most vulnerable relationship hurdles! We dive deep into navigating culture clashes at home, de-escalating arguments with a highly sensitive spouse, and handling the heavy reality of lacking physical attraction to your spouse. Resources: Intercultural Marriage w/ Tiffany & Jonathan Bonilla https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-young-married-couple/id1494555036?i=1000483159611 Shop our card decks & book: https://www.amazon.com/stores/DearYoungMarriedCouple/page/F43B8EB3-1B18-40CF-8510-B409AE625D90?lp_asin=B07PMYDMV3&ref_=ast_bln&store_ref=bl_ast_dp_brandlogo_sto After Sex Guide FREE PDF: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/Aftersex prEquipped: The DYMC Premarital Course https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/prequipped SPEAK Pipe: Record an anonymous question https://www.speakpipe.com/DearYoungMarriedCouple Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is an old episode that you guys loved, so we're bringing it back! Adam and Karissa recorded this when they had just finished EntreLeadership Summit where they heard Patrick Lencioni speak. His book "5 Dysfunctions of a Team" is so powerful and SO APPLICABLE to marriage, so we figured we'd share our reflections on these dynamics with you! You can grab his book here: https://amzn.to/3zAKBhY Stay in conversation with us on IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple or on our website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🔥💍 Which pieces of “good marriage advice” are actually helpful, and which ones might quietly make your marriage worse? We are back to rate the advice YOU submitted, from “the first year is the hardest” to “forgive and forget,” “marriage is 50/50,” and even the controversial question of whether a husband should be allowed to golf whenever he wants. 😅 Along the way, we'll unpack the nuance behind each one and share a better way to think about communication, sex, forgiveness, prioritizing your marriage, and loving your spouse wholeheartedly. Some advice gets an A, some gets an F, and a few sound wise until you look a little closer. Resources: Marriage vs. Kids: Who Gets Priority? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-young-married-couple/id1494555036?i=1000766204889 prEquipped: The DYMC Premarital Course https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/prequipped Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

😬 Not all marriage advice deserves an A. In this episode, Adam and Karissa put seven common pieces of marriage advice to the test - from “marriage is all about compromise” to “happy wife, happy life” - and give each one a grade. Some sound wise but need a little more nuance, some are surprisingly solid, and a few might actually be setting couples up for disaster. Come find out which advice gets an A… and which ones newlyweds should stop being told. 👀 Resources: prEquipped: The DYMC Premarital Course https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/prequipped REALIZATIONS Conversation Card Deck https://a.co/d/0deFmRMl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices