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51. 051 - How to Keep the 'Spark' Alive Once You're Married
24:08||Ep. 51On this episode of the Love Your First Year podcast, talking about emotional intimacy, pursuing your spouse, dating in marriage, and how to keep the "spark" aliveResources: Love Your First Year Premarital Course: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/courseQuestions? Shoot us a DM on Instagram at @loveyourfirstyear
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50. 050 - Boundaries With In-Laws
27:40||Ep. 50We're celebrating 50 (!!) episodes of the Love Your First Year podcast! And today, we're helping you set boundaries with in-laws. We'll cover why boundaries are important, areas you should consider setting boundaries with your in-laws, and how to set those boundaries in a healthy way.Resources: Love Your First Year Premarital Course: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/courseIn-Laws Survival Guide: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/in-laws-survival-guideBoundaries: 100+ Questions to Help Engaged Couples Set Healthy Boundaries Before They Get Married: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/boundariesSetting Healthy Boundaries With In-laws: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/post/setting-healthy-boundaries-with-in-lawsQuestions? Shoot us a DM on Instagram at @loveyourfirstyear
49. 049 - How do we know if we’re ready to have kids?
27:25||Ep. 49On this episode of the Love Your First Year podcast, give you some practical ways to know when you're ready to have kids.Resources: Love Your First Year Premarital Course: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/courseBoundaries With In-Laws When You Have a Baby: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/post/boundaries-with-in-laws-when-you-have-a-babyChildren in Your Future? The Questions to Discuss Before Marriage: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/post/children-in-your-future-the-questions-to-discuss-before-marriageQuestions? Shoot us a DM on Instagram at @loveyourfirstyear
48. 048 - How to Get Your Husband to Lead
23:21||Ep. 48On this episode of the Love Your First Year podcast, we're unpacking what Biblical leadership is not, what it is, and how you can encourage your husband to lead.Resources: Love Your First Year Premarital Course: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/courseBecoming a Godly Wife eBook: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/premium-downloads/becoming-a-godly-wifeBecoming a Godly Husband Workshop: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/free-becoming-a-godly-husbandQuestions? Shoot us a DM on Instagram at @loveyourfirstyear
47. 047 - 7 Things Couples Wish They Knew About Sex Before They Got Married
18:36||Ep. 47In this episode of the Love Your First Year podcast, we discuss seven crucial things couples wish they knew about sex before getting married.02:30 1. It takes work and time03:39 2. Your sex drives might not match perfectly04:38 2a. Spontaneous vs. responsive desire06:55 3. Men desire sex to feel loved08:41 4. Married sex doesn’t get boring10:07 5. You’ll have highs and lows11:23 6. There’s no shame in seeking help14:18 7. God created sex and made it goodResources: The Love Your First Year Premarital Course: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/courseThe Ultimate Guide to the Wedding Night & Honeymoon: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/premium-downloads/the-ultimate-guide-to-the-wedding-night-honeymoon
46. 046 - How to Have a Marriage Vision Day
17:29||Ep. 46On this final episode of the Love Your First Year podcast for 2025, we're sharing how to have a marriage vision day. This is a great way to align yourselves with what God has for your marriage in the new year.Resources: Love Your First Year Premarital Course: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/courseHow to Have a Marriage Vision Day Blog: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/post/how-to-have-a-marriage-vision-dayQuestions? Shoot us a DM on Instagram at @loveyourfirstyear
45. 045 - 20 Things We Wish We Knew Before We Got Married
23:22||Ep. 45On this episode of the Love Your First Year podcast, we're breaking down 20 (!!) things we wish someone had told us before we got married.Resources: Love Your First Year Premarital Course: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/course (Take $20 off using code NOVEMBER2025)LYFY on Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DMPdEqumWgQuestions? Shoot us a DM on Instagram at @loveyourfirstyear
