Best April Au | Marriage Coaching Podcasts (2025)

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031 | Understanding Your Money Story - A Prayer for God's Abundance and Provision in Marriage 17:58

3d ago17:58

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Grab your Bible, journal and your warm favourite beverage and join us for this Thursday Thought as we reflect on and pray through our money stories that we brought into our marriage. Aaron shares some of his money story and how God has been doing a work of healing in his life around his scarcity mindset. He'll also lead us in a Lectio Divina around…

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030 | What Is Your Money Story? Questions About Financial Intimacy In Marriage 18:33

5d ago18:33

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Money, Sex and In-Laws: These are often the three most intense areas of conflict in any marriage. On today's episode, we dive into the area of finances and see how our "money story" (how we were raised to view and treat money) can impact our marriage. We'll also invite you to explore your money story with your spouse with some of these great conver…

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029 | A Prayer For Sexual Intimacy In Your Marriage 16:48

10d ago16:48

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Sex is a beautiful and wonderful gift that God has given us within the context of marriage. It is something that we can enjoy, that we can serve one another in and that ultimately is an act of worship. However, sex can also be a pain point in many marriages as we wrestle with past trauma, shame and bad teaching. On this Thursday Thought, we reflect…

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028 | Why Sex Isn't A Dirty Word with Kristen Miele of Sex Ed Reclaimed 32:07

12d ago32:07

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Is sex something that has brought you and your spouse closer together, or has it been a pain point in your marriage? Is sex something you can talk about freely with each other and your kids, or is there a cloud of shame that still hangs over the subject? We are so thrilled to be joined on this episode by the founder of Sex Ed Reclaimed, Kristen Mie…

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027 | What Do My Kids See In My Marriage? A Prayer For The Brokenhearted 18:44

17d ago18:44

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When our kids look at our marriages, what do they see? Even if you don't have kids, this episode is for you because our marriages matter to others, including the next generation. Join us for this Thursday Thought in which we reflect on and pray about our discussion from Ep. 26 in which we learned that “if we truly want what is best for our children…

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026 | What Are Your Children Learning About Marriage By Watching You? 21:13

19d ago21:13

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It's so easy to believe that marriage only matters to a husband and a wife. But as God has really been laying on our hearts, it's time for us to realize that our marriages matter to so many more, especially the next generation. Whether you have kids or not, this episode is for you. Now, to the parents listening - this episode is not a guilt trip ab…

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025 | Intentional Faith Habits - A Prayer for Overwhelmed Parents 16:51

24d ago16:51

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In Episode 24, we had the privilege of having a conversation with Christie Thomas about the importance of small faith habits in discipling our kids. In this Thursday Thought, April leads us in a time of reflection and prayer, giving us a chance to celebrate with God the little habits we might be sharing in already that form us and our children and …

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024 | How the Small Habits Make a Big Difference in Marriage and Parenting with Christie Thomas 29:31

26d ago29:31

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How do you foster a sense of spiritual connectedness with God and your spouse when you also have the reality of little ones bringing daily joy and chaos? This is a challenge that we share with many of our listeners. That's why we're so excited to chat with Christie Thomas from Little Shoots, Deep Roots about ways in which we can cultivate a deeper …

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023 | A Prayer For The Small Things In Our Marriage 15:33

1M ago15:33

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On this Thursday Thought, please join us for a time of reflection and prayer as we consider the ways God is inviting us to "plant" and "tend" to the small habits in our marriage so that they may grow into the living, connected and intimate marriage he has for us! We'll consider the "mustard seeds" in our marriages as well as invite God, our "master…

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022 | How Doing The "Small Things Often" Can Make A Big Difference In Your Marriage 18:01

1M ago18:01

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I confess! I (Aaron) love big, radical things! I'm always looking for the "next big idea" that will change our lives and our marriages, the "silver bullet" or "magic formula" that will bring dramatic transformation. However, while we should not discount the big things, I've been learning the ways in which God is inviting us to discover and invest i…

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021 | A Prayer For Hope In The Valley from Psalm 23 16:11

1M ago16:11

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Have you felt at times that God has abandoned or forgotten you? - In times of grief, doubt and confusion, do you worry that he might not care for you the way he promises to in Psalm 23? Grab your Bible, your journal and your favourite beverage and join us for this Thursday Thoughts edition of Living Marriages as April leads us in a time of reflecti…

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020 | Hope In The Valley? God's Grace in Marriage, Cancer and Parenting with Pastor Kyle Brooks 33:49

1M ago33:49

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Do you ever wonder where God is in the valleys of life? If you need hope and encouragement for the journey, this episode is for you! Kyle Brooks, pastor and author of "Through the Valley: 40 Days on Psalm 23 A Lenten Devotional" is our guest. In our conversation, Kyle candidly shares: How he came to write a Lenten devotional based on Psalm 23 How h…

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019 | A Prayer To Discover and Experience Intimacy In Your Marriage 12:59

1M ago12:59

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How would you answer these two questions about intimacy in your marriage? Is it safe to love? Is it safe to be loved? If you have positive answers, join us in thanking God that you are able to both give and receive love in your marriage! If you struggle, as many of us do, please don't lose hope. God is for you and your marriage and he wants you to …

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018 | Why Intimacy Goes Beyond the Bedroom 14:59

2M ago14:59

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When we use the word "intimacy," our culture (and even our churches) have conditioned us to think of what happens in the bedroom, of sexual intimacy. While sexual intimacy is an integral part of marriage, it is not the full picture of what God has created us for and invited us into. There is so much more to intimacy and today's episode is meant to …

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017 | A Prayer to Overcome Drift and Differences in Marriage 13:23

2M ago13:23

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"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly." John 10:10 It is fairly clear that marriages in our society are under attack. In Episode 16, we learned from Braden and Kristen Hafner of Family Life Canada that two of the enemy's strategies to destroy our marriages are subtle: difference a…

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016 | Two Subtle Things That Can Be Deadly In Marriage with Braden and Kristen Hafner of Family Life Canada 41:27

2M ago41:27

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Difference and Drift. These 2 things can be subtle but deadly for our marriages. Have you discovered some differences with your spouse that have left you discouraged? Do you find yourself drifting further and further apart from your partner? We're so excited to share our conversation with Braden and Kristin Hafner of Family Life Canada about God's …

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015 | Thursday Thoughts Reimagined - An Invitation to Reflection and Prayer for your Marriage 15:55

2M ago15:55

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As we have wrestled with what Thursday Thoughts episodes could be about, God has brought some fresh vision! What would happen if, every Thursday, we had the space and time to reflect on God's wisdom from that week's Tuesday teaching and pray that God would bring that wisdom to life in our marriages? On this episode: Aaron shares God's vision from E…

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014 | What is a Kingdom Marriage? Why Your Marriage Matters to God and the World 11:59

2M ago11:59

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Have you ever paused to consider, that your marriage matters to more than just you and your spouse? In episode 4 of the podcast, our guest, Dr. John Littlejohn said this: "Marriage is about what glorifies God." On today's episode, we look at why our marriages, although they are for our good, also have deep kingdom significance. We'll hear: How our …

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013 | Why You Cannot and Should Not Do Your Marriage Alone 22:18

2M ago22:18

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Why is it that our marriages can sometimes feel like the loneliest of places? On this episode, we explore God's heart and design for community and why that is so critical to us having healthy, hopeful marriages. We chat about: How community is part of God's character and how Jesus had community The kind of community God is inviting us into with peo…

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012 | God's Victory Over Shame and Addiction in Your Marriage with Matt Cline of Restored Ministries 32:55

2M ago32:55

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Do you struggle with the shame of sexual addiction and brokenness in your marriage? Have you been hiding a pornography addiction from your spouse, even if you know it's destroying your marriage? There is good news: God has not given up on you or your marriage! Our guest today, Matt Cline of Restored Ministries, has been given an important assignmen…

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011 | How Weekly Check-Ins Can Help You Move From Being Glorified Roommates to Connected Spouses 12:47

2M ago12:47

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Have you ever felt like you and your spouse were just glorified roommates? Like you are ships passing in the night? We've been there! As God breathes life into our marriages, we're grateful he gives us practices and routines to help us feel more connected and thriving with each other. One of those practices is the weekly check-in. On this episode, …

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010 | Why the First and Last Words of Your Day Matter in Your Marriage from Psalm 92 14:28

2M ago14:28

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When was the last time you felt "untethered" in your marriage? Lost, disconnected, alone? This happened recently to us. Thankfully, God gave us a way through and his roadmap was Psalm 92. In this episode, we'll discuss: The transformative power of declaring daily God's steadfast love and faithfulness in your life and marriage How a simple practice …

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009 | How This Kind of Listening Can Help Free You From Marriage Drama 18:03

3M ago18:03

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Have you ever felt that when your spouse is listening to you, it only LOOKS like they're listening? That as soon as you're done speaking, they will unleash their advice and their opinions on you? On this Thursday Thoughts episode, we'll discover HOW we listen matters just as much (or more) than the fact that we are listening. We'll also learn: that…

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008 | Overcoming Shame with Grace in Your Marriage with Katie Skurja 42:46

3M ago42:46

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"Shame is the most powerful force on the planet, apart from grace." Katie Skurja, founder of Imago Dei Ministries, is an internationally recognized inner healing practitioner, spiritual director and marriage counsellor. We were thrilled and honoured that she could join us in this conversation exploring the devastating power of shame in our marriage…

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007 | How Gratitude Can Transform Your Marriage 12:09

3M ago12:09

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When is the last time you thanked your spouse? For who they are or for something they did? Has it been awhile? On this Thursday Thought, join Aaron as he explores another tip on creating a healthy marriage with God, this time by looking at the transformative power of gratitude in your marriage. Topics we cover: Why gratitude matters How gratitude c…

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006 | Three Guidelines for Hearing God In Your Marriage from Romans 12 25:59

3M ago25:59

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Do you want to know God's will for your life but you're not sure where to start? Do you want to hear his voice for your marriage but you're not sure what you're listening for? In this episode, we explore what it means to discern God's will in the context of your marriage and how Paul provides some (uncomfortable) direction in Romans 12. "Therefore,…

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005 | 5 Tips for Creating a Healthy Marriage - Where is God in Your Marriage? 11:55

3M ago11:55

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Are you wanting to bring some health, vitality, new life to your marriage? Are you wanting to have God at the centre of your marriage but aren't sure where to start? Over the next 5 Thursday Thoughts episodes, we'll explore practical ideas of how we can create a healthy, vibrant marriage with God and our spouse. On this episode, April starts at the…

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004 | Build A Marriage Centred on Christ with Dr. John Littlejohn 38:45

3M ago38:45

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Have you wondered what people mean when they say they want Christ "at the centre" of their marriage? What does it look like to hear the voice of God in our marriage, together and as individuals? In today's episode, we are so excited to welcome our first-ever guest, Dr. John "Adidam" Littlejohn! A deeply loved pastor and internationally recognized m…

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003 | What Does Creation Have To Do With Christian Marriage? 13:11

3M ago13:11

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Welcome to the first “Thursday Thought” of the Living Marriages Podcast! Over the next several episodes, we are exploring our vision statement together: “Create a healthy marriage through encountering the living God.” Today, Aaron reflects on the idea of “creating” in our marriages: Why creating beauty in our marriages so important and why it’s som…

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002 | Why God's Best For Your Marriage Is Better Than Cough Syrup 23:29

3M ago23:29

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On today’s episode, you’ll get to know your hosts of the Living Marriages Podcast, April and Aaron, better! God has given us a crazy and fun story to share: Hear how God brought us together in some rather miraculous ways Discover how God's best for you is WAY better than broccoli flavoured cough syrup We'd love to hear your marriage story as well! …

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001| Is Your Marriage Healthy? Or Is It Dry Bones? - Ezekiel 37 18:04

3M ago18:04

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Welcome to the Living Marriages Podcast - our first episode ever! Today, you’ll hear about God’s heart for marriage and why we’re joining him on this journey of helping you create a healthy marriage through encountering the living God. We explore: Why our marriage of almost 14 years was doing just “fine” but maybe why fine isn’t all that God has fo…

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Welcome to Living Marriages! Podcast for Those Wanting a Healthy Christian Marriage God's Way 2:37

3M ago2:37

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Has the excitement of your wedding day now faded into the background? Is the honeymoon over and now you’re wondering what’s next? Do you want to live your marriage God’s way but you’re not sure where to start? If you said yes to any of these questions, you’ve come to the right place! Welcome to the Living Marriages Podcast. We are April and Aaron A…

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031 | Understanding Your Money Story - A Prayer for God's Abundance and Provision in Marriage 17:58

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030 | What Is Your Money Story? Questions About Financial Intimacy In Marriage 18:33

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029 | A Prayer For Sexual Intimacy In Your Marriage 16:48

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028 | Why Sex Isn't A Dirty Word with Kristen Miele of Sex Ed Reclaimed 32:07

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027 | What Do My Kids See In My Marriage? A Prayer For The Brokenhearted 18:44

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026 | What Are Your Children Learning About Marriage By Watching You? 21:13

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025 | Intentional Faith Habits - A Prayer for Overwhelmed Parents 16:51

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024 | How the Small Habits Make a Big Difference in Marriage and Parenting with Christie Thomas 29:31

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023 | A Prayer For The Small Things In Our Marriage 15:33

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022 | How Doing The "Small Things Often" Can Make A Big Difference In Your Marriage 18:01

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021 | A Prayer For Hope In The Valley from Psalm 23 16:11

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020 | Hope In The Valley? God's Grace in Marriage, Cancer and Parenting with Pastor Kyle Brooks 33:49

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019 | A Prayer To Discover and Experience Intimacy In Your Marriage 12:59

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018 | Why Intimacy Goes Beyond the Bedroom 14:59

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017 | A Prayer to Overcome Drift and Differences in Marriage 13:23

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016 | Two Subtle Things That Can Be Deadly In Marriage with Braden and Kristen Hafner of Family Life Canada 41:27

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015 | Thursday Thoughts Reimagined - An Invitation to Reflection and Prayer for your Marriage 15:55

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014 | What is a Kingdom Marriage? Why Your Marriage Matters to God and the World 11:59

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013 | Why You Cannot and Should Not Do Your Marriage Alone 22:18

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012 | God's Victory Over Shame and Addiction in Your Marriage with Matt Cline of Restored Ministries 32:55

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011 | How Weekly Check-Ins Can Help You Move From Being Glorified Roommates to Connected Spouses 12:47

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010 | Why the First and Last Words of Your Day Matter in Your Marriage from Psalm 92 14:28

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009 | How This Kind of Listening Can Help Free You From Marriage Drama 18:03

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008 | Overcoming Shame with Grace in Your Marriage with Katie Skurja 42:46

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007 | How Gratitude Can Transform Your Marriage 12:09

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006 | Three Guidelines for Hearing God In Your Marriage from Romans 12 25:59

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005 | 5 Tips for Creating a Healthy Marriage - Where is God in Your Marriage? 11:55

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004 | Build A Marriage Centred on Christ with Dr. John Littlejohn 38:45

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003 | What Does Creation Have To Do With Christian Marriage? 13:11

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002 | Why God's Best For Your Marriage Is Better Than Cough Syrup 23:29

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001| Is Your Marriage Healthy? Or Is It Dry Bones? - Ezekiel 37 18:04

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Welcome to Living Marriages! Podcast for Those Wanting a Healthy Christian Marriage God's Way 2:37

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