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Delight Your Marriage

Delight Your Marriage

De: Belah Rose | Christ-centered Author Coach & Marriage Intimacy Expert
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Husbands and wives were designed to be different. You want different things in marriage and intimacy on every level (emotional, spiritual, and physical). Whether you're a wife or a husband, whether you're suffering or pretty good... and you're looking for Bible-based insights and scriptural practical guidance on how to transform your marriage, you've found the right podcast! We have "transformation stories" that will inspire hope that putting into practice these principles, by God's grace, can truly change your intimacy completely. If you're looking to see how to transform your marriage sign up for a free Clarity Call, we can hear your story and work with you to determine if we are confident we can help you: https://www.delightyourmarriage.com/cc(c) Delight Your Marriage Cristianismo Espiritualidad Higiene y Vida Saludable Ministerio y Evangelismo
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  • 492-Forgiveness is Key to Better Relationships: Interview with Brian & Heather Mayer

    492-Forgiveness is Key to Better Relationships: Interview with Brian & Heather Mayer
    Jul 18 2025
    Forgiveness is Key to Better Relationships: Interview With Brian & Heather Mayer Forgiveness can feel like the most unfair, unnatural thing in the world. When someone has wounded you—especially someone who was supposed to love you—choosing to forgive may feel like letting them off the hook. But Brian and Heather Mayer’s story reminds us: forgiveness isn’t about the other person’s worthiness—it’s about God’s mercy. And it's the path to freedom, not just for them… but for you. Why Christian Marriages Struggle With Forgiveness Heather didn’t realize how deeply unforgiveness had taken root. Even after their marriage began to turn a corner, her heart stayed guarded. She found herself stuck emotionally. The walls she had put up to protect herself were still up. And though they gave the illusion of strength, what they actually offered was isolation. She said, “I didn’t feel like forgiving. I didn’t want to say the words. But I knew the Bible said I had to. So I chose to obey—even without the feelings.” This is what many Christian spouses experience. You know the right thing to do, but your emotions don’t follow. And it’s tempting to wait until you “feel ready.” But true biblical forgiveness isn’t based on emotion—it’s a decision of the will rooted in trust that God can heal what you cannot. How Unforgiveness Destroys Connection in Marriage Brian admitted he had been prideful and blind to Heather’s needs. But what changed him wasn’t just guilt—it was God’s grace. He realized that he needed to ask for forgiveness, not just from Heather, but from their children, too. “I had to go back and apologize, not just for being short or irritable—but for the way my behavior affected my family.” He humbled himself, opened his heart, and began walking out a different kind of love—one marked by patience, listening, and repentance. That humility created space for healing. Unforgiveness doesn’t just affect the person who hurt you—it poisons your heart, your communication, your marriage bed, and even your parenting. Because where pride builds walls of resentment to isolate, humility builds bridges and invites healing. What the Bible Says About Forgiveness in Marriage God never promised forgiveness would be easy—but He did say it’s essential. Ephesians 4:32 says, “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” Jesus modeled radical forgiveness on the cross. And He calls His followers to extend that same grace in our closest relationships—even in marriage. Brian and Heather didn’t wait until things “felt better.” They took action. They forgave before the emotions lined up. And that obedience opened the door for healing. Choosing to Forgive Even When You’ve Been Deeply Hurt Forgiveness does not mean: Forgetting what happened Pretending it didn’t hurt Ignoring necessary boundaries But it does mean surrendering the right to punish. It means releasing bitterness so you can receive peace. It means trusting God with your pain instead of letting it define your future. Healing Starts With Forgiveness Bitterness promises protection—but delivers bondage. Forgiveness opens the floodgates of grace—not just for your spouse, but for you. For your kids. For your home. For your legacy. You don’t have to live angry. You don’t have to stay stuck. There is freedom on the other side of obedience. There is peace that replaces pain. There is joy waiting where there used to be fear. And best of all? You don't walk this alone. The God who forgave you will empower you to forgive—again and again. Final Encouragement: Forgiveness Is the Gateway to Freedom Brian and Heather’s story is living proof that no marriage is too far gone. That even the most painful seasons can become a testimony of God’s redemption. Maybe your spouse has wounded you deeply. Or maybe you’re the one who’s caused the pain. Either way, Jesus stands ready to walk you both into something new. Today, start with one brave act of obedience: “I choose to forgive.” Even if your hands tremble. Even if your heart still aches. God will meet you there. And the freedom you long for is closer than you think. Love, The Delight Your Marriage Team PS - Check out Brian & Heather's amazing Forgiveness Course at www.lovehowdeep.com/forgiveness [Use code DYM59 to receive the Course at the special price of $59, regularly priced at $297!] PPS - If you're ready to bring even more healing and freedom into your marriage, schedule a free Clarity Call and see if our Men or Women's Program is right for you. Prices are going up after July 18th, so make the call soon! PPPS - Here is a quote from a recent graduate: "I struggled with unforgiveness and bitterness, lack of joy in motherhood, emotional lability, and frequent mental trips to the past… [Now,] I am able to self-regulate my emotions better. I have gained the ability to ...
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  • Announcing Extension! Save $500 Until THIS Friday 7/18/25

    Announcing Extension! Save $500 Until THIS Friday 7/18/25
    Jul 15 2025

    Exciting news!

    We're extending a $500 savings on our coaching programs until this Friday.

    Due to the wonderful services and support our coaching clients receive and the fact that we have maintained our coaching programs for 4 years though our services, technology, and results have improved, we are having to increase our coaching prices.

    But before we do, we'd like to give you a chance to get in at the lowest opportunity it'll ever!

    This is your chance to transform your marriage with our proven system before prices increase.

    Sign up for a clarity call at delightym.com/cc and be part of the next transformation story.

    Don't miss out on this opportunity to invest in your relationship and witness the miracles happening every day. Act now and take the first step towards a thriving marriage!

    Until THIS Friday 7/14/25 sign up at: delightym.com/cc
    (Or if you know someone who needs this, send it to them!)
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  • 491-A Fine Marriage, Now an Extraordinary Marriage: Bart's Story

    491-A Fine Marriage, Now an Extraordinary Marriage: Bart's Story
    Jul 10 2025
    A Fine Marriage, Now an Extraordinary Marriage: Bart's Story

    Bart is a Christian leader. He’s the head of a childcare agency working with traumatized children and teens. He’s been married for nearly 20 years and has four beautiful kids.

    And by his own admission?

    He was tired. Burned out. Irritable.
    Or, in his words—“crusty.”

    He wasn’t in crisis. His marriage wasn’t “on the rocks.”
    But it wasn’t thriving either.

    And Bart knew something had to change.

    Christian Leaders Get Tired, Too—But That Doesn’t Mean You Stay There

    One Saturday morning, Bart’s wife tried to be playful with him—and he snapped.

    He didn’t mean to. He was just worn out, juggling too many roles, feeling the pressure of leadership, family, and ministry. But his wife’s gentle confrontation was a turning point.

    She didn’t yell. She didn’t threaten.
    She just called it what it was.

    And Bart—rather than shutting down—responded with humility and self-reflection.
    Not because he had to…
    But because he wanted to grow.

    Why “Good Enough” Marriage Isn’t the Goal—Even for Ministry Leaders

    Bart described his marriage as “a 9 on a bad day.”
    No major fights. No betrayals. No one was threatening to leave.

    But deep down, he knew something wasn’t right.
    The joy was fading.
    The connection was inconsistent.
    And his presence at home was… thin.

    Too many leaders settle for “fine” because there isn’t obvious brokenness. But lack of crisis doesn’t mean abundance of health.

    How One Christian Husband Reconnected With His Wife (and Kids)

    Bart didn’t just learn new tools—he let God change his posture.

    He took a long, hard look at his own heart.
    He asked his wife, with full honesty, "Have I made intimacy feel transactional to you?"

    She said no. But Bart still made changes.
    He apologized for things from 20 years ago.
    He went to his kids, one by one, and asked for forgiveness for being emotionally absent.

    And the impact?
    Laughter returned.
    Confidence rose.
    Connection was rebuilt—at home, where it matters most.

    When You Lead at Work But Struggle at Home

    Bart’s job requires emotional intelligence, patience, and deep listening.
    He gives that to kids, to employees, to families in crisis.

    But when he got home?

    He was depleted.
    He admits, “I was giving my best to strangers—not to the people who mattered most.”

    The CIRQUE listening framework helped him shift.
    Not just in knowledge—but in behavior.
    He started seeing his wife again. Not as someone who was “doing fine,” but as someone he was called to serve and cherish.

    Intention Without Action Won’t Heal a Struggling Marriage

    One of the most striking moments in Bart’s story?
    The first time he walked around the car to open the door for his wife in years.

    She paused.
    Surprised.

    It had been that long.

    But it wasn’t about the door.
    It was about intentionality.
    About pursuit.
    About loving her like the daughter of the King she is.

    Christian Leaders: Your Marriage Doesn’t Have to Be Broken to Be Better

    Friend, maybe your marriage isn’t “bad.”
    Maybe no one knows how empty or tired you feel.
    Maybe your congregation thinks everything’s fine.

    But you know.

    You know you’re not showing up the way you want to.
    You know she deserves more.
    You know God is calling you deeper.

    Don’t wait for a crisis to choose transformation.
    Don’t wait for regret to become your motivation.

    Start now.
    Invest now.
    Lead your home like Jesus—by going first.

    With love,

    The Delight Your Marriage Team

    PS - Are you ready to take the leap? Schedule a free Clarity Call with one of our Clarity Advisors at delightym.com/cc

    PPS - Our prices are going up after July 15th! Schedule a free Clarity Call before then to save $500+ on your Coaching program.

    PPPS - Here is a quote from (another) recent graduate:
    Being in ministry together and having raised 5 children under the pressure-cooker stress of the mission field, much of our life and conversation related only to family, ministry or solving "issues”…[Now,] there have been so many [celebrations] it's hard to list the biggest! I celebrate the peace in my heart that has allowed me to be non-reactive and non-explosive in some very difficult and high-tension situations…I celebrate the new playful way that we are connecting in the bedroom…I celebrate that my wife is now telling my children that "Dad is different!"
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