The Married Life

Struggling in your Christian marriage and wondering why things feel so hard? Most marriages don’t fall apart suddenly — they drift because of small habits that destroy connection, unity, and intimacy over time.In today’s episode, Joe and Krissy break down 8 subtle habits that quietly destroy Christian marriages and how to replace them with love, unity, and biblical wisdom.Whether you’re newly married or decades in, these insights will help you rebuild trust, grow closer, and protect your covenant.This video is for couples who believe in God, love each other, but feel stuck. There is hope. Your marriage can thrive again.📚 Resources:👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨Skool Community for Christian Married Couples ➡️ https://www.skool.com/themarriedlife👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨 37 Better Sex Tonight Guide 🌶️➡️ https://the-married-life.ck.page/a06c979ec6🛳️ The Married Life Cruise: June 15-19➡️ https://form.123formbuilder.com/6785621/married-life-cruise00:00 – Why Christian Marriages Don’t Fail Overnight01:02 – Habit 1: Constant Criticism & Sarcasm06:50 – How Encouragement Builds a Strong Marriage09:42 – Habit 2: His-and-Hers Division (Living Like Roommates)16:25 – Choosing Unity Over Individualism19:05 – Habit 3: Putting Your Marriage on Hold for Your Kids25:45 – Why Date Nights Protect Your Marriage28:02 – Habit 4: Giving Your Spouse the Leftovers34:10 – Habit 5 & 6: Holding Grudges and Trusting Feelings Over Commitment50:10 – Habit 7 & 8: Making Decisions Alone & Trying to Change Your Spouse📲 Connect with us!🎥 TikTok: ➡︎ @themarriedlife.org 📸 Instagram: ➡︎ @themarriedlife.us🎙️ Subscribe & Listen to The Married Life Podcast! 📺 YouTube: ➡︎ @TheMarriedLifeWithJoeAndKrissy 🍏 Apple Podcasts: ➡︎ Listen Here 🎧 Spotify: ➡︎ Listen Here

Have you ever wondered why your sex drive changed after marriage? You’re not alone. In this video, Joe from The Married Life shares seven truths about desire, hormones, stress, and emotional connection that can completely reframe how you see intimacy. You’ll learn why feeling “off” doesn’t mean you’re broken, how stress kills passion, and how to rebuild desire through peace, prayer, and partnership. Whether you’re feeling distant or just want to reignite the spark, this episode will help you reconnect emotionally, spiritually, and physically with your spouse. 💬 Join our free Christian marriage community on Skool below and subscribe for more faith-based relationship tools that help couples grow closer every week. Connect with us! =============================🚨Book a call: https://calendly.com/the-married-life-application-team/the-married-life-marriage-roadmap-call=============================🚨 Free Skool Community:https://www.skool.com/themarriedlife=============================😘FREE How To Have Open Communication About Sex Guide 🌶️=============================https://the-married-life.ck.page/a06c979ec6=============================🌶️ Our Favorite Toys=============================https://www.amazon.com/shop/themarriedlife=============================😘Position Cards:=============================https://www.christianfriendlysexpositions.com/shop/?aff=35=============================😘FREE 52 Date Night Ideas=============================https://the-married-life.ck.page/7e8d9e46f4=============================🗣️FREE Communication PDF=============================https://the-married-life.ck.page/8bf92e6d90=============================⚡️FREE Date Night Questions PDF=============================https://the-married-life.ck.page/4a2bd7b8bdhttps://www.covenantspice.com/?ref=cuockkyshttp://positioncards.com/tmlhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/themarriedlife===========================Connect with us! =============================Tik Tok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@themarriedlife.orgIG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/themarriedlife.us===========================Subscribe and Listen to the Married Life Podcast HERE:📱 ===========================➡︎YT: @TheMarriedLifeWithJoeAndKrissy➡︎Apple: https://shorturl.at/blnds➡︎Spotify: https://shorturl.at/FHt1D===========================Chapters 0:00 – Have You Felt Your Sex Drive Disappear? 0:42 – Low Desire Doesn’t Mean You’re Broken 1:48 – Stress: The Silent Intimacy Killer 3:59 – Hormones and Energy: My Wake-Up Call 6:40 – Emotional Connection Before Physical Passion 7:40 – Comparison Destroys Desire 9:35 – How to Rebuild Drive and Reconnect

Your spouse doesn’t just need your time — they need your best energy.In today’s episode of The Married Life, Joe and Krissy talk about why so many Christian couples feel drained, distracted, and disconnected — even when they spend time together. From overworking and phone addiction to caffeine crashes and Netflix binges, this video will help you protect your energy, recharge your connection, and rebuild intimacy in your marriage.Learn how to identify “energy suckers,” set healthy rhythms for rest and fun, and show up present and passionate for your spouse. Whether you’re a busy parent, ministry leader, or entrepreneur, this episode will help you get your spark back.🫶 Join our Skool community for deeper conversations, coaching, and connection with other faith-filled couples:https://www.skool.com/themarriedlife=============================📕 Free Book (Just pay shipping)https://shop.themarriedlife.org/the-blue-prints-of-marriage/=============================🚨Book a Free call:https://calendly.com/themarriedlife/book-your-discovery-call=============================👉 Subscribe for more faith-based marriage content!00:00 Your spouse needs energy, not just time00:30 Why time isn’t the problem01:40 Green/Yellow/Red energy zones + power nap02:50 Caffeine traps and the “nappuccino”04:10 Energy suckers: phone, streaming, news, overwork06:00 Rest rhythms: sleep, Sabbath, workout, prayer07:30 Protect evenings for connection + action steps

Struggling to stay intimate? In this episode, Joe and Krissy share The Sex Calendar that saves your marriage—a simple, biblical, and practical way for Christian couples to schedule intimacy, protect connection, and stop letting busyness win. We cover the traditional sex calendar, spontaneous within a plan, theme nights, block time, alternate initiation, 3-2-1 plan, weekend focus, and monthly review so you can rebuild intimacy, prioritize God, spouse, and Sabbath, and make date night happen. Perfect for busy couples needing marriage help, time management, and Christian relationship advice.🫶 Join our Skool community for deeper conversations, coaching, and connection with other faith-filled couples:https://www.skool.com/themarriedlife=============================📕 Free Book (Just pay shipping)https://shop.themarriedlife.org/the-blue-prints-of-marriage/=============================🚨Book a Free call:https://calendly.com/themarriedlife/book-your-discovery-call=============================👉 Subscribe for more faith-based marriage content!00:00 Why You’re Not Intimate Anymore00:35 Why Scheduling Sex Works01:30 Traditional Calendar + Code Words03:20 Spontaneous Within a Plan04:40 Theme Nights and Creative Ideas06:20 Frequency, Block Time, Initiation09:30 3-2-1, Weekend, Monthly Review + Next Steps

Is your relationship suffering? 🤔 This trending video discusses how your calendar impacts your marriage. Joe and Krissy share some marriage counseling tips on time management and how to manage time effectively.🫶 Join our Skool community for deeper conversations, coaching, and connection with other faith-filled couples:https://www.skool.com/themarriedlife=============================📕 Free Book (Just pay shipping)https://shop.themarriedlife.org/the-blue-prints-of-marriage/=============================🚨Book a Free call:https://calendly.com/themarriedlife/book-your-discovery-call=============================👉 Subscribe for more faith-based marriage content!00:00 Calendar Can Kill or Save Your Marriage00:45 One Shared Calendar — Write It Down02:30 Schedule What Matters First03:50 Intentional Dates + 100 Questions Resource05:40 Sabbath Rest on the Calendar06:50 Schedule Your Priorities: God, Spouse, Kids07:50 Taming Kids’ Activities to Protect Couple Time