Labor and Birth: What Your Wife Wishes You Knew w/ Kim Mathis, MS, NP

💭What does it look like to have the “mind of Christ” (Phillipians 2:5) in your marriage? Humility, Hope, Peaceful Thinking… These are trademark characteristics of Jesus; and while we all strive to exemplify them in our interactions with others, we can struggle to uphold them in our own homes and marriages. In this episode, we explore this idea of thinking like Jesus with Garrett and Allison Robertson, student leaders and licensed ministers. Resources: EROS: The DYMC Marriage Weekend in Nashville, TN is THIS WEEKEND! To grab your last minute tickets, simply visit https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros. See you there! Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.comEmail: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🤰Labor may seem like a solo sport, but ideally, it’s very much a team effort! Husbands, there are a few things that your wife wishes you knew about labor and birth, so go ahead and get your pen and paper out… In this episode, we talk with Kim Mathis, MS, NP about all aspects of giving birth and ways that you as the spouse can offer effective support both in preparation and in the birthing room! Her expertise ranges from what to say and do while your wife is in pain, to what you can expect from start to finish, to things to pack in the hospital bag that you may not have on your list yet. Resources: If you don’t have your tickets yet for EROS: The DYMC Marriage Weekend in Nashville, TN, it’s not too late! Simply visit https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros snag your tickets, and we’ll see you there! Get access to all the resources and information we discuss in this episode in one convenient place: Download our free DYMC LABOR AND BIRTH CHEAT SHEET Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.comEmail: [email protected] Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at www.monarchmoney.com/DYMC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🫂❤️When walking with people through pain or tragic circumstances, inside or outside your home, it can be tempting to feel the need to have something profound to say or an answer to provide, but what if it’s a lot simpler than that? In this episode, Rev. Kristen Ellis, an FBI Chaplain, shares what it looks like to have a “Ministry of Presence”. We discuss the idea of operating from a place of permission, being invited in to someone’s vulnerable moments, and how simply showing up with empathy and a willing ear can change everything… And coming out of those heavy or chaotic moments, how do we preserve our home from that same heaviness? Resources: If you don’t have your tickets yet for EROS: The DYMC Marriage Weekend in Nashville, TN, it’s not too late! Simply visit https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros snag your tickets, and we’ll see you there! Learn more about Kevin Leman’s books on parenting:  https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kevin-Leman/author/B001ITX34W?pd_rd_w=hGmyp&content-id=amzn1.sym.78f2affb-7cb9-4034-a202-130468a5a689%3Aamzn1.sym.78f2affb-7cb9-4034-a202-130468a5a689&pd_rd_wg=9SkYq&pd_rd_r=d6b26df6-08d1-48cf-8663-ab8a3c96d915&qid=1755899422&cv_ct_cx=kevin+leman&ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=9236919c-1f96-4d18-8348-3b003e47b3e2 Learn more about Dr. Henry Cloud’s books on mental health: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Henry-Cloud/author/B00455V2M6?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1755899384&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=4904437e-c45b-4514-808c-51fa638cd83f Learn more about John Maxwell’s books on leadership: https://www.amazon.com/stores/John-C.-Maxwell/author/B001H6NROC?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_3&qid=1755899304&sr=8-3&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=23d9eb8e-4d94-4b23-8e80-145d15b3dabb 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

🌈🌩️ Not every love story is “Sunshine and Rainbows”,  and that’s exactly what makes it beautiful. This week, we brought the studio all the way to Canada to sit down with our dear friends Elenee and Jeremiah for a raw, hilarious, and heartfelt conversation on what friendship inside and outside the marriage really looks like when life gets real.  Do you know how to recognize real friendship? Are you willing to invest in couple friendships that go the distance? This episode might just challenge you to level up. Resources: 🎟️ Want to meet all four of us (and hear Elenee perform unreleased songs)? Join us in Nashville for EROS: The DYMC Marriage Weekend! Use code ELENEE for $30 off. https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros 🎵 Listen to “Sunshine and Rainbows” by Elenee wherever you stream music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/sunshine-rainbows-single/1818920873 https://open.spotify.com/track/7i3vSK46Q3rNWs1qiaikAY?si=4a03810e13854200 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

👩‍❤️‍👨 This live Q&A episode from our recent EROS Marriage Weekend in Columbus is everything you didn’t know you needed. What do you do when you’re shutting down in conflict? How can couples in ministry keep their marriage from running dry? And what if one of you just can’t seem to be vulnerable?  These aren’t just topics. We’re diving into actual couples' questions, live and unscripted. You’ll likely hear your own story in someone else’s words.  Resources: 🎟️ Want to be part of the final EROS Marriage Weekend ever? Join us in Nashville, TN on September 12–13. It’s your last chance for live teaching, raw Q&A, and tools that actually work. Register now: 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 felt a little off during a big win in life? Like getting married, having a baby, moving to a new city, or even switching careers/churches? You tell yourself you’re crazy & ungrateful, when really, you’re likely grieving. And that’s okay! Let’s crack open a powerful, often overlooked truth: joy and grief often walk hand-in-hand through life’s biggest transitions.  If you've ever thought, "Why am I sad about something good?" or "Shouldn’t I be over this by now?" this is for you. Learn how to spot hidden grief, understand what it’s doing to your relationships (especially your marriage), and discover how to walk through it well instead of just pushing through it. Resources: 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨 Join us at the FINAL EROS ever—happening Sept 12–13 in Nashville! Get in at our EARLY BIRD RATE before 8/11! 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

⏱️ Ready to stop letting your day run you and start showing up with PURPOSE? Join A+K as they pull back the curtain on their own morning and evening routines to help you reclaim control of your mindset, your marriage, and your mood. ☕🛌  What if your sleep, hydration, and even the light in your room are shaping your attitude more than you think? Are you living by design or default? Resources: 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨 Join us at the FINAL EROS ever—happening Sept 12–13 in Nashville! Get in at our EARLY BIRD RATE before 8/11! https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros Light Therapy Lamp https://amzn.to/3INZwMy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

😵‍💫 Ever wonder why your marriage just feels… off?  Maybe the spark is fading, or one of you is crushing it at work but totally disconnecting at home. Let’s hear Adam Lane Smith drop the real reason behind emotional burnout, sexual disconnection, and the silent divide that so many high-achieving couples face. Spoiler: we’re not just gonna tell you to communicate better. This is about brain chemistry. You’ll walk away understanding the two bonding hormones that build true intimacy, why vasopressin might be your missing link, and how to actually rebuild trust and connection. Are you leading together or just living parallel lives? Resources: 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨 Join us at the FINAL EROS ever—happening Sept 12–13 in Nashville! https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros 15% off Adam Smith’s course, How to Build a Secure Marriage with code DYMC15 https://adamlanesmith.com/product/how-to-build-a-secure-marriage/? utm_source=dymc&utm_medium=affiliate Exhausted Wives, Bewildered Husbands by Adam Lane Smith https://a.co/d/hz4SFzV Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at  www.monarchmoney.com/DYMC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🤔 What exactly is your role in marriage, and how do you know if you're doing it well? This episode gets real about the quiet pressure so many women feel to “figure it out” while men often inherit a direct mission from the start.  Let’s unpack why the lack of a job description for wives isn’t a curse, but a calling. Are you just getting by, or are you multiplying love, preserving goodness, and discerning strength? What does success in your role even look like? This isn’t your average gender roles convo.  This one’s for the wives asking, “Am I doing a good job?” and the husbands who want to lead with more than just provision. 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 your fuse is shorter than your toddler’s attention span? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re digging into the moments when parenting feels more like surviving, and we’re giving you a 4-step framework to parent with clarity, compassion, and actual peace (even when you’re exhausted).  What if your response to your toddler’s tantrum was an opportunity for connection? If you've ever yelled, snapped, or shut down, this episode is your grace-filled reset. 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 Previous episode on Parenting the Strong-Willed Child https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-young-married-couple/id1494555036?i=1000585482149 Join Monthly Live Date Night on 7/11 Here! https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/monthlylivedatenight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices