Building Better Marriages Podcast

In this episode, Love on Purpose - A Husband’s Testimony, we talk with Dr. Philip Reid, who shares a real, faith-filled look at what Christ-centered premarital counseling can do for a relationship—before and after “I do.” If you’re engaged, dating with purpose, or married and wanting a stronger foundation, you’ll want to hear practical wisdom about communication, expectations, and choosing covenant love when life gets real. Dr. Phi...

Love on Purpose — Intimacy With Honor is for couples who want closeness again without pressure, guilt, or fear. If you feel like roommates, miss warmth, or don’t feel emotionally safe, this episode shares Christ-centered steps to rebuild intimacy through honor and understanding (1 Peter 3:7): a short “safety talk,” affection without an agenda, and one daily choice that shifts the tone—pause, invite Jesus in, and choose honor—before...

Love On Purpose - After Valentine’s Day is for those who feel a letdown after the “highlight day” and quietly wonder, “Why do we still feel disconnected?” or “Why did that not go the way I hoped?” If you’re searching for Christian marriage help, how to reconnect after Valentine’s Day, marriage communication tips, or a simple relationship reset, this episode will help you name unmet needs without blame, release pressure and comparis...

Love On Purpose — Words That Heal is for the couple who’s tired of the same fight, the same sharp tone, and the same silence that makes you feel alone in your own home. If you’ve been thinking, “We used to be close,” or “Why do our talks turn into tension so fast?” this episode gives you simple, Christ-centered tools to help you slow down, speak with kindness, and rebuild emotional safety—before and after “I do.” You’ll learn how t...

What if this year you chose to love on purpose—with intention, grace, and Christ at the center? In this episode of "Building Better Marriages: The I Do, and I Don’t of Everyday Life," Dr. Deborah invites you into a heart tune-up designed to help you reset, refocus, and renew your marriage for the year ahead.

You’ll be encouraged to examine what’s shaping your heart, realign your priorities, and choose love that reflects God’s desig...

This is my 100th episode! 

Welcome to "New Year, New Heart — A Simple Connection Reset Before February." This is for couples who want a fresh start without pressure—whether you’re dating, engaged, or married. If you’ve been thinking, “We keep having the same fight,” or “I miss feeling close,” this episode gives you a simple, Christ-centered reset you can use right away: pause, invite Jesus in, and choose repair instead of reaction....

In today’s 99th episode, New Year, New Heart: The Daily Heart Choice, we’re talking about the small, powerful decision that can change your relationship: pause, invite Jesus into your next words, and choose repair instead of reacting.

If you’ve been thinking, “I want a fresh start, but I keep responding the same way,” this episode will help you take one simple step toward more peace...

In “A Stronger Marriage Needs Jesus to Heal the Tender Places,” we talk about what happens when old pain keeps showing up in new conversations. Whether you’re engaged or years into marriage, healing is part of God’s design for love. You’ll learn a simple Healing Check-In, how to stop keeping score, and how to start rebuilding trust, emotional safety, and connection with Jesus at the center.

If you’re ready to heal what hurts and bu...

A new year doesn’t begin with resolutions—it begins with a renewed heart. In this episode, I invite you to pause, reflect, and step forward with hope as you release what no longer serves you and make room for what God wants to restore. Together, we’ll explore how healing, surrender, and faith open the door to real transformation—not by striving harder, but by trusting deeper.

This conversation is for the weary woman who longs for p...

As the year comes to a close, we pause to reflect on how the road we’ve walked has quietly changed us. In this episode, we will look back on The Road to Bethlehem and notice what often goes unseen—that God didn’t just meet us along the way, He reshaped our hearts through the journey. What began with weariness ends with deeper trust, renewed hope, and a quieter strength rooted in Christ.

This is an invitation to look back with grati...

Joy often shows up in quiet, unexpected places. In this episode, we reflect on how God met ordinary people on the road to Bethlehem—and how He still meets us today in the middle of our everyday lives. If your heart feels weary or distracted this season, this conversation will gently remind you that joy is not found in perfection, but in God’s presence with us.

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On this Advent journey, Dr. Deborah invites you to slow down, breathe deep, and discover the peace Jesus offers in the middle of life’s stress and strain. Each episode helps you turn your heart toward Christ through Scripture, simple reflection, and gentle encouragement for your marriage and your everyday walk with God. If your soul feels weary, this is the place to rest, reset, and remember that His peace is still for you.

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In this episode, An Advent Journey for a Weary Heart, there is a simple, hope-filled moment this week to pause, breathe, and refocus on Jesus. Dr. Deborah gently guides you through Scripture and reflection to find peace, strength, and renewed joy this season. Listen in and let your heart rest in the One who came close.

The Road to Bethlehem, An Advent Journey

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In this powerful and deeply reflective episode, Dr. Deborah sits down with John DeJarnette, a man of wisdom and faith, to talk about what it truly means to have the mindset of Christ in marriage.

Together, they unpack how humility, forgiveness, and servant leadership can transform even the most challenging seasons of marriage. John shares honest insights from his own journey—what it looks like to lead with grace, to love without pr...

In this episode, Dr. Deborah Skomba unpacks the truth of Ephesians 4:22-24 (NLT) — “Throw off your old sinful nature… and let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes.”

Marriage renewal begins in the mind. When we allow the Holy Spirit to reshape our thoughts and attitudes, everything changes—our words become softer, our reactions more patient, and our love more genuine. Dr. Deborah shares how to release old habits that hinder ...

In this episode, Dr. Deborah Skomba delves into 1 Corinthians 2:16 (NLT): “For we have the mind of Christ.” What does it look like to think, love, and respond to your spouse with the same heart and mindset as Jesus?

You’ll discover how renewing your thoughts through the Holy Spirit changes the atmosphere of your marriage—from frustration to faith, from reaction to reflection, and from distance to connection. Dr. Deborah shares how ...

In this episode, Dr. Deborah Skomba invites you to experience The Mindset Shift: Seeing Your Marriage Through the Eyes of Christ. Drawing from Philippians 2:5–7 (NLT), she unpacks how humility, love, and servant leadership reshape the way you see your spouse and respond in moments of tension.

Learn how to move from reacting in pride or fear to responding in grace—how to view your marriage not through frustration, but through faith....

In this episode of Building Better Marriages: The “I Do” and “I Don’t” of Everyday Life, Dr. Deborah Skomba explores how the power of truth transforms relationships and restores emotional and spiritual connection in marriage.

Honesty isn’t just about words—it’s about the heart. When couples choose to walk in truth, they invite the light of Yeshua into their relationship, creating a foundation of trust and intimacy that no secret or...