Best Thursday Night Conversations Podcasts (2025)

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Houseplants 59:44

1d ago59:44

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Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the keeping of houseplants. In the news, the fascists are going after Harvard, but Harvard is fighting back in multiple ways. I recommend the free course "U.S. Public Policy: Social, Economic, and Foreign Policies." More interesting is the (not free) Public Leadership Credential. Long Island City finally has good …

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037 | You Mean I Can Enjoy The Bible? A Prayer For Joy and Friendship With Jesus 19:34

2d ago19:34

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We were so inspired by our conversation with Your Bible Coach Keith Ferrin in episode 36! Who knew that reading our Bibles could be helpful AND fun! On this Thursday thought, we spend more time in reflection about what it means that time with God in the word is "relational", not just "informational" and we pray that you may grow in intimacy with Go…

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036 | Two Tips For Finding Joy In Your Bible Reading with Keith Ferrin 42:54

4d ago42:54

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"We expect the Bible to be true, we just don't expect it to be good." Keith Ferrin Anybody who has grown up in the church has been taught that reading our Bibles is an important part of being a follower of Jesus. The problem is that many of us don't know where to start or if we have, how to stay consistent with it. These problems follow us into our…

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035 | One Flesh? A Prayer For Unity In Your Marriage 14:12

9d ago14:12

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Grab a pen, your journal, your Bible and your favourite drink and join us for this Thursday Thought! Today, Aaron shares a reflection on what unity is from God's perspective and how it's been his heart for humanity since the beginning of time. He also prays that we'd discover what it means to have Christ at the head of our marriage and that we'd fi…

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MY RETURN TO HINGE 10:11

10d ago10:11

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"I was biting into my vegetable kebab when I received a message from the Hinge bloke. I read the top line and rolled my eyes..." It's been over a year since I've been on Hinge, but I'm now back on the dating horse. This is the story of my first online dating experience of 2025. Skip Introduction | 1:50 Read | TheQuack.blog Follow | @marynewnhamwrit…

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034 | One Mindset Shift For Greater Unity In Your Marriage 18:28

11d ago18:28

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"We are on the same team!" This one simple truth has the power to transform our marriages and bring us greater unity. Yet, it is a truth that eludes us as so often we find ourselves seeing our spouse as the problem, rather than being able to confront the problem together with our spouse. In this episode, we chat about: How easy it is for us to forg…

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Painting Miniatures 53:25

16d ago53:25

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Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the painting of minis, from Ral Partha to Ralidium. In the news, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) will likely (and justifiably) strike, here's a starting point if you are interested in the dynamics of a broader anti-fascist General Strike, and the Twitter AI is obsessed with defending So…

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033 | A Prayer To Overcome Pride and Shame In Your Marriage 16:17

16d ago16:17

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Do you believe that God has "better" for your marriage? Do you want to join God in discovering all he has for you? In Episode 32, we heard from Ron and Amanda Falk about how God has invited them on the journey to discovering the freedom and sanctification he has for them in their marriage. It hasn't always been easy or smooth but it has been good. …

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032 | Why Marriage Counselling Is Not Only For Crisis With Ron And Amanda Falk 23:17

18d ago23:17

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Counselling is often seen as a "last ditch" attempt to save a marriage that is in crisis. But what if that wasn't the only time seeing a counsellor could be beneficial? Today's guests, Ron and Amanda Falk, began seeing a counsellor when things were actually pretty OK in their marriage and have enjoyed incredible growth and fruit in their marriage b…

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

23d 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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WHEN THE GIRLS WENT TO FRANCE... 13:04

24d ago13:04

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"I did wonder, as I was walking around the Eiffel Tower in a red dress, whether, perhaps, I had watched too many movies..." This week on The Quack, I reflect on the face-palm moments from my recent girls' trip to France. Includes a desperate scene of me trying to create a romantic moment by the Eiffel Tower, a game of charades with the Airbnb host,…

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

25d 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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Surgery 1:08:51

30d ago1:08:51

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Tonight on GeekNights, we talk about surgery. Warning: we talk about surgery. In the news, capitalism has destroyed Polygon and a federal judge has permanently blocked the Trump administration from deporting people to concentration camps using the archaic Alien Enemies Act of 1798, setting up an existential supreme court showdown. Related Links For…

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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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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HOW TO COMPLIMENT A STRANGER: THE RESULT. 9:46

1M ago9:46

9:46

"3 days into the challenge, I realised I wasn't the dazzling compliment giver I originally thought I was." For Lent, instead of giving up cherry cola Tic-Tacs, I challenged myself to compliment 40 strangers in 40 days. Today, I have the results of how it went. (Not well). Thank you for continuing to support. I have a few deadlines coming up, and so…

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

1M 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

1M ago16:51

16:51

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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HOW TO STAY SINGLE THIS SUMMER 12:13

2M ago12:13

12:13

"Have sex with them. I find they stop laughing at your jokes once they've seen your nipples." The sun is out, and couples are uncuffing, ready for their hot single summer. As an expert singleton, I have a few tips to share... Skip Introduction | 2:22 Visit | TheQuack.Blog Follow me | @marynewnhamwrites Sound | Soundstripe.com…

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

2M 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

2M 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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A THURSDAY NIGHT WiTH THE BIG BANG CROWD. 9:50

2M ago9:50

9:50

"Are you literally carrying around a focaccia?” Last Thursday night, I went out with my science friends. It was a typical night for any friendship group in their 30s, except (as this is The Quack) there were some face-palm moments. Skip Introduction | 1:28 Follow me | @MaryNewnhamWrites Visit | TheQuack.Blog Sound | Soundstripe.com If you're in Lon…

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

2M 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

2M ago16:11

16:11

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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IT'S ONLY BANTER... 9:53

2M ago9:53

9:53

"I watched with astonishment as boys clumsily worked out that the humour which impressed their mates wasn't necessarily the humour that impressed us girls..." As it was April Fool's this week, I thought I would explore the differences in humour between men and women, particularly when pranking. Skip Introduction | 2:01 Follow me on the Gram | @mary…

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

2M 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

2M ago12:59

12:59

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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ARE YOU MOTIVATED YET? 11:27

2M ago11:27

11:27

"Like reaching for a diet book when you’re unsatisfied with your body, I leaned into self-help because I was frustrated with my personality." This week's muddled observation is about the self-improvement industry and how I used it during my quatre-life crisis. Skip Introduction | 3:13 Follow Me on Instagram | @marynewnhamwrites Visit Me | THEQUACK.…

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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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DON’T YOU WANT A BABY? 8:58

2M ago8:58

8:58

“Let me show you something that will make your ovaries twerk.” This week on The Quack, I contemplate motherhood and whether it is right for me after being traumatised by my 90's singing doll. Also, I take the time to admire the hot dads of the world. 🎈 HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY TO AUDIO QUACK 🎈 Skip Intro | 2:21 Follow me on IG @MaryNewnhamWrites Visit an…

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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

3M ago15:55

15:55

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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HOBBY HORSE 8:35

3M ago8:35

8:35

"I bought a horse in a car park!" Dad texted. It's Cheltenham Festival! I will not be going, but my Dad certainly is. This week is about being an outsider of a horse racing family, and witnessing a hobby that gets out of hand....🏇 The Guardian article | https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2011/dec/30/tony-mccoy-fractured-ribs-taunton Visit The Quack …

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

3M ago11:59

11:59

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

3M 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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HOW TO COMPLIMENT A STRANGER. 8:26

3M ago8:26

8:26

Nobody wants to be the heavy-breathing stalker who whispers to someone, "You have nice long spine." Today's Quack is a muddled observation about complimenting strangers...and why we avoid it. Vist | TheQuack.blog Follow me | @marynewnhamwrites Sound | Soundstripe.comBy Mary Mary

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

3M ago32:55

32:55

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

3M ago12:47

12:47

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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BRACE FACE 7:48

3M ago7:48

7:48

If it wasn’t tricky enough to try and lure a man away from his life of freedom, football, mates and Camden Hells, try adding a brace. This week on The Quack is about the trauma of wearing braces as a teenager, and again as a single woman in her thirties. Follow IG | @MaryNewnhamWrites Visit | TheQuack.blog Sound | Soundstripe.com…

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

3M ago14:28

14:28

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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Retirement 53:38

3M ago53:38

53:38

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the concept of retirement. I know what my plan is. In the news, James Bond is captured by an evil megacorporation, and supplements will destroy your liver. Related Links Forum Thread Retirement Discord Chat Retirement Bluesky Post Retirement Things of the Day Rym - Tom's Diner (Cover) Scott - The 88x31 GIF Collect…

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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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JUST A DUMB CRYING WOMAN. 11:22

3M ago11:22

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“DON'T YOU DARE SAY JUST. THAT’S THE WOMAN’S CURSE WORD. IT’S JUST…. IT’S JUST...” This week in the Quack, I tell the story of doing a home makeover and all the characters I met, from the Hang Man to the angry sofa man. Skip Intro | 1:38 Sound | Soundstripe.com Follow me | @MaryNenwhamWrites Visit | TheQuack.blog…

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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

4M 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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THE AUDIENCE THAT WENT WRONG. 11:33

4M ago11:33

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“I can’t stay any longer. I’m sorry, it’s just not my cup of tea!” This week on The Quack, I reflect on all the times audience members (including myself) have not behaved in the theatre. Skip Introduction | 1:30 Read Here | TheQuack.Blog Sound & Music | Soundstripe.comBy Mary Mary

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

4M 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

4M 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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