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Rapid Fire: Marriage Straight Talk
217 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsRapid Fire is short, to the point and goes straight to the issue. NO sugarcoating, NO protecting egos ... just man to man. Episodes are 5-7 minutes. For more information and to hear older episodes, visit www.HonorTheVow.com
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Episodes
Game On...Bring It (Competing with Your Spouse)
April 20, 2018 10:01 - 5 minutes - 8.53 MBSports fans are often more competitive than the athletes themselves, especially when it comes to defending their teams. Spouses can be just as competitive with each other, especially when defending their opinions.
RF_108: Game On...Bring It (Competing with Your Spouse)
April 20, 2018 05:01 - 5 minutes - 8.53 MBSports fans are often more competitive than the athletes themselves, especially when it comes to defending their teams. Spouses can be just as competitive with each other, especially when defending their opinions.
Forced Affection...How to Avoid
April 06, 2018 10:01 - 4 minutes - 6.97 MBWhen it comes to celebrating sports teams, people can get a bit crazy. When it comes to celebrating our marriages, we can get a bit crazy as well. An Estimated $18 billion was spent on Valentine’s Day in 2017. But unlike our passion for sports, too often our passion for our spouses is forced or mandated.
RF_107: Forced Affection...How to Avoid
April 06, 2018 05:01 - 4 minutes - 6.97 MBWhen it comes to celebrating sports teams, people can get a bit crazy. When it comes to celebrating our marriages, we can get a bit crazy as well. An Estimated $18 billion was spent on Valentine’s Day in 2017. But unlike our passion for sports, too often our passion for our spouses is forced or mandated.
Maker Her Cry
March 23, 2018 11:01 - 4 minutes - 7 MBHave you ever made your wife cry? Do you know how to make your wife cry? In this episode, we discuss how to make your wife cry, in a good way.
RF_106: Maker Her Cry
March 23, 2018 05:01 - 4 minutes - 7 MBHave you ever made your wife cry? Do you know how to make your wife cry? In this episode, we discuss how to make your wife cry, in a good way.
Believe Me...Keeping Your Promises
March 16, 2018 11:01 - 5 minutes - 8.29 MBHow trustworthy are you? Studies found that you must follow through on 90% of your promises to be considered trustworthy. If you want to build or rebuild trust in your marriage or any relationship for that matter, take extra care to think through your ability to honor your word before you give it. Intending to do something, unfortunately, is not worth anything.
RF_105: Believe Me...Keeping Your Promises
March 16, 2018 05:01 - 5 minutes - 8.29 MBHow trustworthy are you? Studies found that you must follow through on 90% of your promises to be considered trustworthy. If you want to build or rebuild trust in your marriage or any relationship for that matter, take extra care to think through your ability to honor your word before you give it. Intending to do something, unfortunately, is not worth anything.
Take A Number...Putting Your Family Time on Hold
March 02, 2018 12:01 - 5 minutes - 7.85 MBWe have only 24 hours in a day and after sleep, work, kids activities, and chores we're lucky if we have even an hour remaining for our spouses. In reality, we typically have more pull on our time than we have to offer and it's our spouses that suffer the most. Learn how to avoid that cycle in this episode.
RF_104: Take A Number...Putting Your Family Time on Hold
March 02, 2018 06:01 - 5 minutes - 7.85 MBWe have only 24 hours in a day and after sleep, work, kids activities, and chores we're lucky if we have even an hour remaining for our spouses. In reality, we typically have more pull on our time than we have to offer and it's our spouses that suffer the most. Learn how to avoid that cycle in this episode.
Puppy Love to Real Love (How to Convert One to the Other)
February 23, 2018 12:01 - 5 minutes - 7.72 MBA puppy love marriage is built on short-lived interactions of affection toward each other. When our spouses give us their attention, we get excited, energetic, and much more affectionate. However, when their attention is consumed by something else, we can feel abandoned, lethargic, and unaffectionate toward them.
RF_103: Puppy Love to Real Love (How to Convert One to the Other)
February 23, 2018 06:01 - 5 minutes - 7.72 MBA puppy love marriage is built on short-lived interactions of affection toward each other. When our spouses give us their attention, we get excited, energetic, and much more affectionate. However, when their attention is consumed by something else, we can feel abandoned, lethargic, and unaffectionate toward them.
Two Becoming One (The original design for Marriage)
February 16, 2018 12:01 - 5 minutes - 8.4 MBThe original design for marriage is quite simple, leave your father and mother and become one with your wife. Even though that design was penned around 1446 BC, many couples today are still confused about what becoming one actually means. In this episode we break it down for you.
RF_102: Two Becoming One (The original design for Marriage)
February 16, 2018 06:01 - 5 minutes - 8.4 MBThe original design for marriage is quite simple, leave your father and mother and become one with your wife. Even though that design was penned around 1446 BC, many couples today are still confused about what becoming one actually means. In this episode we break it down for you.
Entrapment - Stop Entrapping Your Spouse
February 02, 2018 12:00 - 6 minutes - 9.08 MBWithin marriage, entrapment is when you set up a situation whereby your spouse is almost guaranteed to fail. In other words, you put your spouse in a situation where there is a high probability they will disappoint you.
RF_101: Entrapment - Stop Entrapping Your Spouse
February 02, 2018 06:00 - 6 minutes - 9.08 MBWithin marriage, entrapment is when you set up a situation whereby your spouse is almost guaranteed to fail. In other words, you put your spouse in a situation where there is a high probability they will disappoint you.
More Than Just Words (Vow)
January 26, 2018 12:01 - 4 minutes - 7.31 MBDo you remember your wedding vow? Regardless of whether or not you remember exactly what you said, do you at least remember what the vow represented? The wedding vow is an important part of the marriage ceremony but to be honest, most couples don't really understand what the vow represents. In the episode we explain what the wedding vow actually represents and why both spouses are required to agree to it.
RF_100: More Than Just Words (Vow)
January 26, 2018 06:01 - 4 minutes - 7.31 MBDo you remember your wedding vow? Regardless of whether or not you remember exactly what you said, do you at least remember what the vow represented? The wedding vow is an important part of the marriage ceremony but to be honest, most couples don't really understand what the vow represents. In the episode we explain what the wedding vow actually represents and why both spouses are required to agree to it.
May I Take Your Bags
January 19, 2018 12:01 - 4 minutes - 6.9 MBIn this episode I discuss how the concept of a bellhop can be applied to your marriage by leaving your baggage at the back door.
RF_099: May I Take Your Bags
January 19, 2018 06:01 - 4 minutes - 6.9 MBIn this episode I discuss how the concept of a bellhop can be applied to your marriage by leaving your baggage at the back door.
Lemonade and Marriage
January 12, 2018 12:01 - 4 minutes - 7.17 MBWhat does lemonade have to do with Marriage? A lot, actually, since both have ingredients that are a bit sour. In the episode, learn how much sugar is needed for the sweet times to overpower the sour ones.
RF_098: Lemonade and Marriage
January 12, 2018 06:01 - 4 minutes - 7.17 MBWhat does lemonade have to do with Marriage? A lot, actually, since both have ingredients that are a bit sour. In the episode, learn how much sugar is needed for the sweet times to overpower the sour ones.
The Plan
January 05, 2018 12:01 - 6 minutes - 9.25 MBResolutions are nothing more than a wish unless you have a plan. When it comes to putting together a plan, especially for a great marriage, the trick is to take baby steps and to be flexible.
RF_097: The Plan
January 05, 2018 06:01 - 6 minutes - 9.25 MBResolutions are nothing more than a wish unless you have a plan. When it comes to putting together a plan, especially for a great marriage, the trick is to take baby steps and to be flexible.
Gold Standard...For Love
December 15, 2017 12:01 - 6 minutes - 8.94 MBThe urban use of the term ‘Gold Standard’ identifies something as the model of excellence, the highest standard, and the best something can be. The ‘Gold Standard’ for the expression of love in marriage is found in the Bible in First Corinthians chapter 13.
RF_096: Gold Standard...For Love
December 15, 2017 06:01 - 6 minutes - 8.94 MBThe urban use of the term ‘Gold Standard’ identifies something as the model of excellence, the highest standard, and the best something can be. The ‘Gold Standard’ for the expression of love in marriage is found in the Bible in First Corinthians chapter 13.
Holiday Woes
December 08, 2017 12:01 - 5 minutes - 7.92 MBThe holiday season can bring with it a lot of stress. A 2011 study found that 1 in 5 couples who choose to split up, do so in the month of December. In this episode we discuss how to avoid stress and the arguments that come with it.
RF_095: Holiday Woes
December 08, 2017 06:01 - 5 minutes - 7.92 MBThe holiday season can bring with it a lot of stress. A 2011 study found that 1 in 5 couples who choose to split up, do so in the month of December. In this episode we discuss how to avoid stress and the arguments that come with it.
Getting What You Want
December 01, 2017 12:01 - 6 minutes - 8.94 MBIf we are going to get gifts this holiday season, we might as well get the gifts we really want. Learn how to get what you really want this year.
RF_094: Getting What You Want
December 01, 2017 06:01 - 6 minutes - 8.94 MBIf we are going to get gifts this holiday season, we might as well get the gifts we really want. Learn how to get what you really want this year.
Spendthrifts
November 17, 2017 12:01 - 4 minutes - 7.31 MB8 out of 10 Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, yet the average person will spend over $900 on gifts in the next couple of month. In the episode we discuss how to financially survive the next couple of months.
RF_093: Spendthrifts
November 17, 2017 06:01 - 4 minutes - 7.31 MB8 out of 10 Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, yet the average person will spend over $900 on gifts in the next couple of month. In the episode we discuss how to financially survive the next couple of months.
Our Communcation Stinks
November 10, 2017 12:01 - 5 minutes - 8.6 MBCommunication is about emotions, not just the facts. This is true when sharing about a good time as well as when discussing an issue that’s placing a strain on the marriage. However, it is much more critical to understand this when dealing with the latter, meaning the issues.
RF_092: Our Communcation Stinks
November 10, 2017 06:01 - 5 minutes - 8.6 MBCommunication is about emotions, not just the facts. This is true when sharing about a good time as well as when discussing an issue that’s placing a strain on the marriage. However, it is much more critical to understand this when dealing with the latter, meaning the issues.
Endurance
November 03, 2017 11:01 - 6 minutes - 9.45 MBWhen it comes to marriage, the concept of endurance training is somewhat applicable. Not in the sense of physical exercises, but in the sense of emotional exercises. Our lives get very hectic and if we don't incorporate some recovery time, we will burn out at the expense of our marriage.
RF_091: Endurance
November 03, 2017 05:01 - 6 minutes - 9.45 MBWhen it comes to marriage, the concept of endurance training is somewhat applicable. Not in the sense of physical exercises, but in the sense of emotional exercises. Our lives get very hectic and if we don't incorporate some recovery time, we will burn out at the expense of our marriage.
Doormat...To Be or Not To Be
October 27, 2017 10:01 - 6 minutes - 9.15 MBGeneral advice is very helpful. It gives you an idea of where you need to place your focus and what areas you should seek more personal advice. Personalizing general advice to can lead to very different applications. In this episode, we'll look at how being a doormat in one marriage was a good thing and how it was destructive in another one.
RF_090: Doormat...To Be or Not To Be
October 27, 2017 05:01 - 6 minutes - 9.15 MBGeneral advice is very helpful. It gives you an idea of where you need to place your focus and what areas you should seek more personal advice. Personalizing general advice to can lead to very different applications. In this episode, we'll look at how being a doormat in one marriage was a good thing and how it was destructive in another one.
A Picture Perfect Marriage
October 20, 2017 10:01 - 4 minutes - 6.22 MBI really do have a picture perfect marriage. Not because my marriage is made up of nothing but perfect pictures, but because I’ve chosen to put just the perfect pictures in the album that I keep in my minds eye.
RF_089: A Picture Perfect Marriage
October 20, 2017 05:01 - 4 minutes - 6.22 MBI really do have a picture perfect marriage. Not because my marriage is made up of nothing but perfect pictures, but because I’ve chosen to put just the perfect pictures in the album that I keep in my minds eye.
Please Don't Leave Me
October 13, 2017 10:01 - 5 minutes - 7.92 MBIf couples could see the depth of the pain, I believe many of them would understand just how much they really do love each other. If they could just learn to measure the depth of their love by the depth of their pain they may just be willing to give it one more shot, one last run at turning their marriage around.
RF_088: Please Don't Leave Me
October 13, 2017 05:01 - 5 minutes - 7.92 MBIf couples could see the depth of the pain, I believe many of them would understand just how much they really do love each other. If they could just learn to measure the depth of their love by the depth of their pain they may just be willing to give it one more shot, one last run at turning their marriage around.
Your Advice Is Killing My Marriage
October 06, 2017 10:01 - 6 minutes - 10.1 MBTo whom should you turn when you need marriage advice? In this episode I discuss why you should avoid advice from family and friends.
RF_087: Your Advice Is Killing My Marriage
October 06, 2017 05:01 - 6 minutes - 10.1 MBTo whom should you turn when you need marriage advice? In this episode I discuss why you should avoid advice from family and friends.
Put on a Happy Face
September 29, 2017 10:01 - 4 minutes - 7.14 MBWhich of these two statements is true: A GOOD marriage produces a HAPPY spouse or A HAPPY spouse produces a GOOD marriage? We'll break these down and I'll provide some insights the will hopefully help you to a Happy and Good marriage.
RF_086: Put on a Happy Face
September 29, 2017 05:01 - 4 minutes - 7.14 MBWhich of these two statements is true: A GOOD marriage produces a HAPPY spouse or A HAPPY spouse produces a GOOD marriage? We'll break these down and I'll provide some insights the will hopefully help you to a Happy and Good marriage.
Is Marriage Complicated?
September 22, 2017 10:01 - 5 minutes - 8.63 MBMarriage is difficult, it's hard work, and it's complicated. Have you heard or even said things like that? Well, I don't think marriage is difficult or hard work or even complicated. In this episode, I explain why I believe that to be true.
RF_085: Is Marriage Complicated?
September 22, 2017 05:01 - 5 minutes - 8.63 MBMarriage is difficult, it's hard work, and it's complicated. Have you heard or even said things like that? Well, I don't think marriage is difficult or hard work or even complicated. In this episode, I explain why I believe that to be true.
Just Plain Comfortable
September 15, 2017 10:01 - 4 minutes - 7.1 MBWhat makes a good marriage good. Why are some marriages able to handle stress better than others? Why do some couples just seem to get along with each other better and why do some marriages thrive where others fail?
RF_084: Just Plain Comfortable
September 15, 2017 05:01 - 4 minutes - 7.1 MBWhat makes a good marriage good. Why are some marriages able to handle stress better than others? Why do some couples just seem to get along with each other better and why do some marriages thrive where others fail?