Couples Becoming Intentional | Christian Marriage, Communication, Young Marriage, Relationships
Welcome to Couples Becoming Intentional! In this podcast, you’ll find practical tips and strategies to be intentional about the relationships in your life, questions that spark curiosity to ask each other and experiences from our life and what we’ve learned along the way. Ultimately, we desire for you to have a long lasting relationship that impacts generations to come. If you’re ready to say “I DO” again to your spouse, then this is the place for you. We’re Jon and Carrie Vajko. We’ve been married for 6 years and are no strangers to the trials that marriage (and families) can bring. We met at a bible camp, got married 18 months later and were thrown into navigating newlywed life, college, moving, career changes and starting a family (unexpectedly.) As certified life and business coaches and counselors, we’re ready to support you on your journey of developing an intentional relationship with the one you love most.If you find yourself asking questions like...1. How do I communicate with my spouse? 2. How can I have a Christ centered marriage? 3. Do I need pre-marital counseling? 4. When do I need marriage coaching? 5. Am I marrying the right person? 6. What does the bible say about sex? 7. How do I live pure with my boyfriend/girlfriend?...then this show is for you!
Episodes
Part two on this series about grief and suffering. This episode is all about how your spouse can come alongside you when the hardships come.
What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.
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In today’s episode it’s an inside look at our life right now. Messy, sad, and hard. It’s a two part update on where we’re at and how we’re navigating a difficult season. We pray it gives you hope in the midst of a difficult situation.
What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.
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Our big family vacation is just around the corner so in today’s episode we’re breaking down all the details that you want to be mindful of when planning your next vacation.
Loving the content? Find more of our travels on Instagram @travelhackfamvacay
What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.
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Spring Break season is underway and in today’s episode we’re diving into how you can have a memorable spring break vacation. Share with us what your family is planning on doing for Spring Break this year!
What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.
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We’ve got 10 questions you can ask your spouse today to spark curiosity in your marriage!
- What’s your go-to karaoke song?
- If you could audition for any tv show, which one would it be?
- Is there a board game that you’re too competitive to play?
- Quote a phrase that I use too much!
- What superpower would you think is a curse more than a blessing?
- What was your first ever post on social media?
- What’s a question you were always af...
We’re wrapping up our six part series on connection with HUMOR. In this episode we talk about the importance of adding laughter and fun into your relationships to develop deeper connection.
These concepts are based on an article linked here.
Listen to Part 2 - Send Life Updates
Listen to Part 3 - Practice Generosity
Listen to Part 4 - Acceptance and Love
Listen to Part 5 - Forgiveness
What di...
Part 5 of our Cultivating Connection series is here. We’re chatting about forgiveness today and how when we take a step to forgive someone it opens the door for better connection with one another. Who in your life do you need to forgive?
These concepts are based on an article linked here.
Listen to Part 2 - Send Life Updates
Happy Belated Valentine’s Day! Christians are called to LOVE, but what does that really mean? In today’s episode we’re diving into part 4 of our Cultivating Connection series where we talk about the importance of loving people where they are AND calling them higher.
These concepts are based on an article linked here.
We’re continuing in our 6 part series with number #3 - Practice Generosity. Being generous with all areas of your life and being open handed with the things God have given you is key in your relationships.
These concepts are based on an article linked here.
Listen to Part 2 - Send Life Updates
Other episodes:
Episode 19 | How to Cultivate a Generosity Mindset
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Continuing in our Cultivating Connection series, we’re onto #2 - Send Life Updates. Keeping people updated in your life (even when they’re far away) is a great way to stay connected. We also dive into practical ways we do this with family far away, being okay with organic hang outs rather than the perfectly planned date, and initiating conversations with those you haven’t heard from.
These concepts are based on an article link...
We’re starting a new series today where we’re discussing the 6 practices that you can do to cultivate connection within your relationships.
In today’s episode we’re chatting through #1 Initiate. Be the one who makes plans rather than waiting around for someone else to make the next move.
These are based on an article linked here.
What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let...
A few episodes ago we explained how we were adding peace back into our abundant holiday season…Well now a month later we’re recapping how that went and how we realized it wasn’t actually the best thing we could have done. WHOOPS.
Listen to how we are moving forward with clearer communication.
Episode Referenced:
74 | The One Thing We’re Doing to Decrease Stress and Bring Peace to Our Holiday Season
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Today we’re answering a listener's submitted question! Our listener is navigating how to communicate with their new spouse and feeling like their relationship is more of a checklist than intentional. Listen in for how we would navigate this situation.
Have a question you’d like answered on the podcast? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com and we’re happy to answer it.
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Happy 2024! We’re back for a new year and sharing allllllllll the things we’re looking forward to with the new year. In this episode we share our upcoming travel, setting intentions for the year and what goals we have.
Follow Carrie’s NEW Instagram account all about traveling using points and miles @travelhackfamvacay
Hear something you like? Send us a DM over on Instagram @carrievajko @jonathanvako and we’d be happy...
It’s the last episode of 2023! As we wrap up this year we cover four questions to ask your spouse as we review this past year.
Recap Questions:
- What went well?
- What was something that was hard?
- Where did you grow?
- What can be improved?
Hear something you like? Send us a DM over on Instagram @carrievajko @jonathanvako and we’d be happy to send you the link!
What did you love most about this episode? Send us an ema...
IT’S OUR FAVORITE THINGS EPISODE!!! Yay! We’re recapping our favorite purchases (big and small) for this past year.
Hear something you like? Send us a DM over on Instagram @carrievajko @jonathanvako and we’d be happy to send you the link!
What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.
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Vulnerable episode! Our family has a VERY abundant December and this year we’re doing something different to make things less stressful and bring peace into our home. Listen along to the episode to find out!
What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.
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Finding the best gift for Christmas for your spouse doesn’t need to be challenging! Listen to this episode to learn how to get the best gift to your spouse.
What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.
We’d also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love...
Once a year, we take a week out of the calendar and make it the BEST staycation for our kids and family. We plan for it all year and our kids look forward to it every year. Listen in for how we do it and the steps you can take to create your own one too.
What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.
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Be intentional in your relationships! Use the 10 questions in this episode to springboard the conversations that you have with your loved ones.
What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram.
We’d also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts. We love hearing from you and would love to feature yo...
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