Heart Talk 101

Welcome to Episode 17 of the Fun Marriage Workshop Podcast! In this episode, "Heart Talk in Action," your hosts Greg, Rachelle, Andy, and Laura dive deep into a powerful tool designed to rescue couples from feeling like mere roommates and move them toward being truly heard, seen, and known. Following up on their previous discussions, the hosts break down what "Heart Talk" is—a safe, intimate, and intentional communication method used after your own care cycle. To show you exactly how it works, Andy and Laura, along with Greg and Rachelle, step up to the mic to fully demonstrate a Heart Talk conversation from beginning to end. Plus, stick around for another relatable "Marriage Fail" segment to kick off the fun.Later in the episode, the team opens up the listener mailbag to answer a pressing question from Jason in North Dakota, who asks for advice on managing marriage and splitting time between both sides of the family during the holidays. Finally, the crew shares some exciting updates about the funmarriageworkshop.com website overhaul, where you can go to book or attend a workshop in your area, submit your own marital questions, or support the ministry financially. Tune in for an episode packed with practical relationship blueprints, authentic laughs, and a timely reminder that your marriage matters deeply to the team—and to God.

In this week's episode, hosts Greg Colegrove and Andy Tate talk through the basics of Heart Talk! Heart Talk is a valuable tool to be able to use to talk through the feelings that arise when your emotional buttons are pushed. In this episode, we will discuss how to communicate from the heart and connect honestly and openly with your spouse.Andy shares the marriage fail of the week where a plan for a fun, flirty text gets completely misconstrued, and Patricia in Iowa writes in with a relatable problem: “I feel lonely in my marriage. How do we get the spark back?”Don't miss this essential guide to sharing your own emotions with your partner in order to build a fun, lasting relationship!

Conflict is inevitable in any relationship—often beginning just an hour after the wedding! In Episode 15 of the Fun Marriage Workshop Podcast, Greg & Rachelle Colegrove and Andy & Laura Tate dive into the final step of the Care Cycle: Act. While many couples try to rush into a quick apology or "fix" to keep the peace, doing so without emotional processing often leaves the root issue unresolved. We discuss how to move past the "fight or flight" instinct by using timeouts for reflection, allowing you to take true ownership of your part in an escalation through meaningful apologies, heart talks, and physical connection.Alongside personal stories of marriage "fails" and successes from Greg, Rachelle, Andy, and Laura, we tackle a common struggle from our mailbag: feeling like roommates. We answer a question from Patricia in Iowa about overcoming loneliness and reigniting the spark when the connection feels faded. Whether you are navigating a fresh disagreement or looking to bridge a long-standing gap, this episode provides practical tools to ensure your actions lead to genuine growth, because your marriage matters to us and it matters to God.

In this week's episode, hosts Greg Colegrove and Andy Tate, along with Laura Tate talk through attending to your own heart when walking through conflict. When we are hurt or wounded, it is easy to misunderstand our own emotions or engage in unhealthy thought patterns and behaviors. In this episode, we will discuss how to stop and listen to our own hearts and understand our own emotions before engaging in conflict.Andy shares the marriage fail of the week where a plan for a fun, thoughtful event goes off the rails when Andy can’t keep a secret, and Janet in Missouri writes in with a relatable problem: “Am I being selfish when I prioritize self care?Don't miss this essential guide to understanding your own emotions in order to build a fun, lasting relationship!

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?"If you have questions or would like to schedule a Fun Marriage Workshop, please reach out to [email protected].

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.