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52. 052 - Unique Ways to Prepare for Marriage (Submitted by Listeners!)
22:19||Ep. 52On this episode of the Love Your First Year podcast, we're sharing responses YOU submitted on Instagram with unique ways you prepared for marriage. We'll give the idea and share our own thoughts alongside each one.Resources: Love Your First Year Premarital Course: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/course50 Questions Every Couple Needs to Answer Before They Get Married: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/50questionsQuestions? Shoot us a DM on Instagram at @loveyourfirstyear
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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
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
