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Doing Life with Ken and Tabatha

Ken Claytor and Tabatha Claytor
Doing Life with Ken and Tabatha
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  • Doing Life with Ken and Tabatha

    The Number One Thing Wives Need

    2026/07/16 | 47 mins.
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    What if the biggest breakthrough in your marriage is waiting on the other side of real leadership at home? Ken and Tabitha Claytor sit down for a direct, honest conversation aimed at husbands, future husbands, and anyone who wants a healthier Christian marriage. We talk to the man who’s doing his best and also to the man who’s stuck, tired, isolated, or never had a model for what faithful, strong, tender love even looks like.

    We unpack why men need other men, why isolation quietly sabotages families, and how fatherhood and spiritual covering shape identity. Then we tackle the hot topic with clarity: biblical headship is responsibility, not control. It is not about value or power. It is about carrying the weight, listening well, choosing humility, and creating a home atmosphere that feels safe. We also challenge the “I pay the bills, I don’t cheat” mindset and explain why a wife still may not feel seen, honored, desired, or emotionally secure.

    You’ll hear practical marriage advice for men you can apply today: how to be emotionally present, protect her heart, serve in simple ways, pursue her again, and lead spiritually without turning it into performative religion. We close with a list of ten concrete ways to love your wife like Christ loves the church, plus a prayer for men to pick up their crown and lead with integrity. If this helps you, subscribe, share it with a man you care about, and leave a review so more families can find it.
    GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:

    Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)

    Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:
    90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)

    DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️
    https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

    📍 Join us in Florida at Alive Church — with campuses in Orlando, Tampa & Gainesville.

    🎟 And don’t miss Alive Conference coming soon — 3 days that can change the next 30 years of your life!
    https://redeemedevents.com/event-details/5326

    Support Our Ministry: 
    https://myalivechurch.org/give

    Connect with us:

    - Website:

    https://www.kenclaytor.com
    https://www.tabathaclaytor.com
    https://www.myalivechurch.org

    - Socials:

    Instagram -

    https://www.instagram.com/kenclaytor/
    https://www.instagram.com/tabathaclaytor/
    https://www.instagram.com/myalivechurch/

    TikTok-

    @Ken_Claytor
    @Tabathaclaytor
    @myalivechurch

    Facebook-

    https://www.facebook.com/PastorKenClaytor
    https://www.facebook.com/pastortabathaclaytor
    https://www.facebook.com/myalivechurch

    - Ask us questions: 

    i...
  • Doing Life with Ken and Tabatha

    God’s Design For Sex

    2026/07/09 | 47 mins.
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    Most couples don’t break because they stop loving each other. They break because they stop feeling connected, and one of the fastest places that disconnection shows up is sexual intimacy. We go straight at the uncomfortable question many married Christians whisper but rarely say out loud: why does sex in marriage so often drift into frustration, avoidance, pressure, or a roommate vibe?

    We unpack God’s design for sex with clarity and zero shame: yes, it’s for procreation, but it’s also for intimacy and real enjoyment. Tabitha shares how misconceptions, sexual trauma, and body insecurity can train your mind and body to shut down, and what it looks like to heal and renew your thinking so sex becomes safe, holy, and life-giving again. We also talk about how seasons like babies, stress, menopause, cancer recovery, and hormones affect libido, and when it’s wise to get medical help instead of suffering in silence.

    Then we get practical about communication, feedback, and learning each other’s needs without ego or judgment. We explain why talking outside the bedroom matters, how emotional intimacy fuels physical intimacy, and how to stop using sex as a weapon. If you want a healthier Christian marriage, stronger connection, and a sex life that reflects covenant instead of conflict, this conversation gives you a roadmap.

    Subscribe, share this with a married friend, and leave a review so more couples can find help. What’s one change you could make this week to fight for intimacy?
    GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:

    Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)

    Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:
    90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)

    DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️
    https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

    📍 Join us in Florida at Alive Church — with campuses in Orlando, Tampa & Gainesville.

    🎟 And don’t miss Alive Conference coming soon — 3 days that can change the next 30 years of your life!
    https://redeemedevents.com/event-details/5326

    Support Our Ministry: 
    https://myalivechurch.org/give

    Connect with us:

    - Website:

    https://www.kenclaytor.com
    https://www.tabathaclaytor.com
    https://www.myalivechurch.org

    - Socials:

    Instagram -

    https://www.instagram.com/kenclaytor/
    https://www.instagram.com/tabathaclaytor/
    https://www.instagram.com/myalivechurch/

    TikTok-

    @Ken_Claytor
    @Tabathaclaytor
    @myalivechurch

    Facebook-

    https://www.facebook.com/PastorKenClaytor
    https://www.facebook.com/pastortabathaclaytor
    https://www.facebook.com/myalivechurch

    - Ask us questions: 

    i...
  • Doing Life with Ken and Tabatha

    How to Fight for Your Marriage Together

    2026/07/02 | 40 mins.
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    What if the tension in your home isn’t proof you married the wrong person, but proof you’re fighting the wrong enemy? We get real about spiritual warfare in marriage, and we start with a mindset shift that can change everything: it’s not husband versus wife, it’s two people standing together against division, bitterness, and deception.

    We open up about our own early years, including the ugly patterns that too many couples normalize: resentment, the silent treatment, manipulation, withholding intimacy, flirting, and the slow drift into emotional distance. We talk about why covenant matters, why “divorce is an option” quietly erodes trust, and how spiritual maturity shapes emotional maturity. We also share why marriage mentoring, counseling, and becoming a lifelong learner isn’t extra credit, it’s how you build a marriage that lasts through storms.

    Then we break down the enemy’s most common tactics and what to do about them: division through distraction and busyness, bitterness and unforgiveness that becomes a foothold, temptation and sexual immorality as a lure, spiritual apathy that cools your fire, and miscommunication that creates confusion. We get practical about streamlining life with kids, creating a safe space for honest feelings, and fighting for unity without pretending pain isn’t real. We also touch on isolation and generational patterns, because what runs in a family doesn’t have to run your future.

    If this helps you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so more couples can find these tools. What was your biggest takeaway?
    GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:

    Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)

    Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:
    90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)

    DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️
    https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

    📍 Join us in Florida at Alive Church — with campuses in Orlando, Tampa & Gainesville.

    🎟 And don’t miss Alive Conference coming soon — 3 days that can change the next 30 years of your life!
    https://redeemedevents.com/event-details/5326

    Support Our Ministry: 
    https://myalivechurch.org/give

    Connect with us:

    - Website:

    https://www.kenclaytor.com
    https://www.tabathaclaytor.com
    https://www.myalivechurch.org

    - Socials:

    Instagram -

    https://www.instagram.com/kenclaytor/
    https://www.instagram.com/tabathaclaytor/
    https://www.instagram.com/myalivechurch/

    TikTok-

    @Ken_Claytor
    @Tabathaclaytor
    @myalivechurch

    Facebook-

    https://www.facebook.com/PastorKenClaytor
    https://www.facebook.com/pastortabathaclaytor
    https://www.facebook.com/myalivechurch

    - Ask us questions: 

    i...
  • Doing Life with Ken and Tabatha

    How To Save A Marriage With Better Thoughts

    2026/06/25 | 29 mins.
    Send us Fan Mail
    A marriage can look fine on the outside while quietly getting torn down from the inside by one habit: a critical inner dialogue. We get honest about what happens when you replay a moment, assume the worst, and start building a case against the person you love. If you’ve ever thought “What did they mean by that?” and felt the rabbit hole open up, this conversation gives you a better way forward. 

    We talk about what it means to defend your spouse to yourself and why that kind of mental discipline is a form of maturity. We share how fault finding chips away at respect, emotional safety, and physical intimacy, and why attraction struggles often start long before the bedroom, in the thoughts you repeatedly feed. You’ll hear our real-life rhythm of praying for each other, why we don’t force a “pray together” routine, and how daily intercession shifts your heart from irritation to empathy. 

    We also lay out practical steps you can use immediately: catch the thought, replace irritation with interpretation, separate behavior from identity, practice daily gratitude, stop comparing, and communicate instead of stewing. Along the way, we anchor it with scriptures about love covering offenses and choosing what to focus on. If you want Christian marriage advice that’s both spiritual and practical, this will help you build a healthier mindset and a stronger relationship. 

    If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review. What’s one critical thought you’re ready to replace today?
    GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:

    Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)

    Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:
    90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)

    DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️
    https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

    📍 Join us in Florida at Alive Church — with campuses in Orlando, Tampa & Gainesville.

    🎟 And don’t miss Alive Conference coming soon — 3 days that can change the next 30 years of your life!
    https://redeemedevents.com/event-details/5326

    Support Our Ministry: 
    https://myalivechurch.org/give

    Connect with us:

    - Website:

    https://www.kenclaytor.com
    https://www.tabathaclaytor.com
    https://www.myalivechurch.org

    - Socials:

    Instagram -

    https://www.instagram.com/kenclaytor/
    https://www.instagram.com/tabathaclaytor/
    https://www.instagram.com/myalivechurch/

    TikTok-

    @Ken_Claytor
    @Tabathaclaytor
    @myalivechurch

    Facebook-

    https://www.facebook.com/PastorKenClaytor
    https://www.facebook.com/pastortabathaclaytor
    https://www.facebook.com/myalivechurch

    - Ask us questions: 

    i...
  • Doing Life with Ken and Tabatha

    Why Keeping A List Of Wrongs Kills Intimacy And How To Let It Go

    2026/06/18 | 27 mins.
    Send us Fan Mail
    Keeping a mental list of your spouse’s mistakes feels like self-protection, but it quietly turns your home into a courtroom. When every argument pulls out old receipts, intimacy dies, progress feels impossible, and “I forgive you” starts sounding like a trap. We get honest about what list keeping really is: mentally recording mistakes, replaying past failures, storing hurt for future fights, and measuring your spouse by who they used to be instead of who they are becoming. 

    We also dig into the deeper reason the list won’t go away: the original wound never healed. That’s why some couples describe a betrayal from five or ten years ago like it happened last week. We connect the dots between unforgiveness, negativity, and confirmation bias, and we challenge the habit of fault finding that makes you look for proof rather than pursue peace. Along the way, we ground the conversation in 1 Corinthians 13 and the idea that love keeps no record of wrongs, while still acknowledging a crucial truth: love and trust are not the same thing, and wise boundaries can coexist with real forgiveness. 

    You’ll walk away with practical steps to drop the list for good: forgive fully, stop rehearsing the offense, replace accusation with communication, separate patterns from moments, give credit for change, and ask God to heal the first hurt that started the scorekeeping. If you want a healthier marriage, a stronger emotional connection, and a future that isn’t chained to the past, press play and do this with us. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more couples can find the help.
    GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:

    Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)

    Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:
    90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)

    DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️
    https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

    📍 Join us in Florida at Alive Church — with campuses in Orlando, Tampa & Gainesville.

    🎟 And don’t miss Alive Conference coming soon — 3 days that can change the next 30 years of your life!
    https://redeemedevents.com/event-details/5326

    Support Our Ministry: 
    https://myalivechurch.org/give

    Connect with us:

    - Website:

    https://www.kenclaytor.com
    https://www.tabathaclaytor.com
    https://www.myalivechurch.org

    - Socials:

    Instagram -

    https://www.instagram.com/kenclaytor/
    https://www.instagram.com/tabathaclaytor/
    https://www.instagram.com/myalivechurch/

    TikTok-

    @Ken_Claytor
    @Tabathaclaytor
    @myalivechurch

    Facebook-

    https://www.facebook.com/PastorKenClaytor
    https://www.facebook.com/pastortabathaclaytor
    https://www.facebook.com/myalivechurch

    - Ask us questions: 

    i...
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About Doing Life with Ken and Tabatha
Hey, what’s up fam. We’re Ken and Tabatha, and we’re so glad you found our YouTube page. We always pray, “God, let the people who need this channel find this channel.” So, if you’re here, you’re an answer to prayer.We have one major goal. We want to help you grow in love with God and grow in love with the people God has placed in your life. The way we do that is simple. We take what we’ve learned and we share it. We’ve been married for 26 years, and we always jokingly say it’s been the best 24 years of our lives. The first two years were pretty bad. We had all the classic problems: silent treatments, weaponized sex, a lack of communication skills, financial pressures, and more. But we learned tools and principles from God’s Word that helped us turn our marriage around. Now we’re happy to say we’re best friends.That’s why people ask us all the time, “Do you have a special anointing for marriage?” And our answer is always the same. No, we just have tools. This channel is our way of paying those tools forward to you, because we really believe that with the right tools, there’s no marriage and no relationship that can’t get better.This is primarily a marriage and relationships channel, but it’s not just that. It’s also a personal growth channel, because we believe when you get better, the marriage gets better. So, get ready to have some fun. We’re going to talk about our highs, our lows, and everything in between. Honestly, you’ll probably learn more from our mess-ups than you will from our mountaintop moments.Enjoy the journey, and share this with somebody, because we believe sharing is caring, and caring is sharing.New episodes every Thursday at 3PM EST.Peace.
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