The Redeemed Marriage Podcast

Marriage Mistakes to Avoid in 2024 (Part 1)

Rusty and Heather know a thing or two about making mistakes in marriage. In this episode, they discuss what they wish they could go back and tell themselves at the beginning of 2011 before an affair almost destroyed their marriage. Unsafe communication space, inattentiveness, and unrealistic expectations are just a few marriage mistakes that you should avoid in 2024.
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The Grass Is Not Always Greener Somewhere Else

Rusty and Heather wrap up their popular Christmas movie series discussing "Family Man." In marriage, it's easy to look around and think "the grass is greener" somewhere else. Chances are, the life you always wanted is the life you are living. Sometimes you just need a shift in perspective.
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Chaos of Christmas

Much like the movie "Christmas With The Kranks," Christmas often creates chaos and stress in marriages. Rusty and Heather discuss how busyness creeps into their own marriage and share practical ways to introduce peace into your holiday season. Learn how to be a team this Christmas season in ways that will carry on throughout the next year.
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It’s Turbo Time

Back by popular demand is the Christmas movie series. Throughout the month of December, Rusty and Heather discuss crucial marriage lessons that they have learned from their favorite holiday movies. Unmet expectations seem to be a theme around most marriages during the holiday season, and it is certainly a theme in the classic Christmas movie "Jingle All the Way." Learn how to combat unmet expectations, and also how to have a little "adult" fun with this hilarious Christmas movie.
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The Thankful Marriage

It is not always easy to be thankful for your spouse and your marriage. Having an attitude of gratitude toward marriage is sometimes challenging. Rusty and Heather share some practical "do's and don'ts" of a thankful marriage. Learn how to improve your marriage by being thankful for your spouse.
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Rebuilding Foundations: Finding the New Starting Line After Trust Is Broken

Join Rusty and Heather in this powerful episode as they discuss the initial steps of rebuilding a relationship when trust has been shattered. 
In this episode, Rusty and Heather introduce the 4 S's - Stop, Sever, Secrets, and Sand - a practical guide for couples navigating the difficult journey of rebuilding trust. Discover the importance of putting a stop to harmful behaviors, severing ties with destructive patterns, fostering transparency with a commitment to no more secrets, and drawing a firm line in the sand to signify a fresh beginning.
Through a candid conversation using their personal story of infidelity as a backdrop, Rusty and Heather provide a roadmap for couples seeking to not only repair the damage but also emerge stronger and more resilient. Whether you're struggling with trust issues in your own relationship or simply looking for valuable insights into fortifying the foundation of your marriage, this episode offers a compassionate and empowering perspective.
Tune in to gain valuable tools and strategies that go beyond mere survival, guiding you and your spouse towards a new starting line filled with hope, understanding, and the potential for a renewed and thriving connection. Join Rusty and Heather in this transformative exploration of love, forgiveness, and the incredible strength found in rebuilding trust.
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The Power of Self-Care in Marriage

In this episode, Rusty and Heather dive into a topic that's often overlooked but holds immense significance in the health of any marriage: self-care. Join them as they discuss the connection between self-care and becoming a better spouse. This episode includes ten practical suggestions that can breathe new life into your relationship. Rusty and Heather will guide you through actionable steps that promote both individual and marital growth.
Life's demands can be overwhelming, and as spouses, it's easy to lose sight of individual well-being. However, prioritizing self-care not only cultivates a healthier sense of self, but also contributes to the strength and vitality marriages. A well-cared-for heart is better equipped to love abundantly.
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The One About Kissing

The kiss is such an important part of culture. Everyone remembers their first kiss, and every marriage ceremony concludes with the kissing of the bride. Once married, kissing can certainly be a part of foreplay that leads to physical intimacy. But there are so many other benefits of kissing. Unfortunately, kissing more often seems to decline through the married years. Rusty and Heather share a fun list of 10 benefits of kissing and why couples should continue to take advantage of this intimate act.

The Power and Problems of an Apology

The words "I'm sorry" can be so powerful to your spouse. Unfortunately, so many people have trouble saying those words, and some people rarely admit when they are wrong. Rusty and Heather discuss the healing power of an apology, and also 3 problems that may come along with an apology done wrong.
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Safeguarding Your Marriage

Protect your marriage at all costs. After experiencing devastation in their own marriage through betrayal, Rusty and Heather learned the danger of not safeguarding their marriage. In this episode, they name some specific "demons" that you can't defeat as long as you enjoy playing with them.
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