Our Marriage Story: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

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Sharing intimate and painful parts of our marriage story was not easy at first, but over time we realized our transparency helped other married couples find hope in the fact they are not alone in their marriage struggles, but also hope in how God can restore brokenness in marriage. In this episode of Marriage After God, we share how we met, getting married, those first few hard years, how God walked us through healing from painful sex and pornography, and where we are today.
As we share our story we share bits and pieces of encouragement for where other married couples might be at today.
Love stories are unique, but every marriage has its good, bad, and ugly. Sharing these stories can be powerful in the lives of others, so we must share them.
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  • @corinachakalian8914
    @corinachakalian89146 жыл бұрын

    I am a doctor, just graduated and I just watched your video Jen talking about trouble with pain in intimacy, and I was actually about to recommend trying products that are paraben free!!! I had the same exact problem in my marriage within the first 6months with nonstop pain, and made the switch to organic products and no more pain! Im so incredibly grateful for your story and happy that you’re healed! It may sound like your story is not “spiritual” but God wants our bodies to be whole and provides in the Earth everything that we need to be whole! As well as the knowledge to use them! Love your story and so grateful for it. May god continue to bless your marriage!

  • @MarriageAfterGod

    @MarriageAfterGod

    6 жыл бұрын

    wow, that is incredible. Thank you for sharing!!!

  • @Katy1Lady
    @Katy1Lady3 жыл бұрын

    I found this the other day after searching under dead marriage & where to go to find real hope and God’s word on it. All I know was God was reminding me that His word does not return void without accomplishing that for which He sent it... Thank you for your realness. Much of your story spoke to me & apart from God, I do feel alone in this rather than in real community about it. This blog may be a start.

  • @stephaniefuchs730
    @stephaniefuchs7306 жыл бұрын

    You guys are just incredible. God is using you guys more than you know! Being able to publicize your marriage struggles, that is just phenomenal! Knowing the struggle of everything but still pressing on. I believe every marriage has it's struggle, but it's the love for God to keep going that is just amazing. I have the same issue with wanting to have that connection with my husband but something is just there. I love how God used Aaron put the thought into his mind about what might be the conflict and how it was the resolution! So many points in your video hit home and it just shows me that God is trying to reach out to the rest of us. I want to tell you guys how much I appreciate your videos and how I love listening to them when I'm getting ready for the day!

  • @MrJoechay08
    @MrJoechay082 жыл бұрын

    My wife is addicted to social media and her phone. This helps so much. I went to a catholic college prep hs. I’m agnostic but I really appreciate you both speaking to this issue. Thank you for taking the long view with purpose.

  • @user-ln6pu7kq9j
    @user-ln6pu7kq9j4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much guys! As a single Christian, you talking about these issues encourages me to be transparent with others and open up about my own issues.

  • @hope9672
    @hope96722 жыл бұрын

    Your testimony is so good! I'm currently separated from my husband but I'm certain God's already restored our marriage. I'm sending him this video & I'm certain it'll touch his heart. Keep making beautiful videos! Stay blessed! 🙏💕 Btw... love = kindness... so that lady giving that tip & looking into best care for body (= kindness) & eating (the body's a temple of God) ... then yes, everything we eat, drink etc is spiritual bcuz it becomes part of us body, mind, spirit 🙏💖

  • @JasonJrake
    @JasonJrake5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making this channel. My marriage of 17 years has ended, but the roots of its failure are in the lack of support we got dealing with similar troubles early on. We went years without consummating, and were given nothing but worse problems when we sought help. Pastors, counselors, female family, friends, and even doctors refused to believe that such a problem is possible, and many (including the Christians) refused to believe that it was even possible we had waited till marriage to try having sex. Any friend or church leader we confided in would remove themselves from our social circle, which made it harder and harder to reach out for help. Good communication and genuine love and friendship kept us together quite a while. We eventually figured out how to overcome her vaginisimus but I don’t think my wife ever trusted anyone the same way again. It scarred her being so rejected by people she’d been taught to turn to for help. Hopefully people will learn from your story and be more kind to those struggling with these issues.

  • @shelbyworton
    @shelbyworton6 жыл бұрын

    KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK! Thank you guys for being an AWESOME example of being open and honest and sharing the nitty gritty details. I am loving these episodes.

  • @rosaleaeldridge3165
    @rosaleaeldridge31656 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for sharing! After 21 years of marriage, my husband and I have been through a lot too and many times we've wanted to give up. But just recently our daughter went off to college and our son turned 16 and I knew that in a few years we'd be on our own and I didn't want to just be "roommates" and just exist together. God started working a miracle and we're still working on things but we are so much closer than we've been for years. I love what you said about sharing your story because after I told a few people in our church how we were struggling, they started praying and that's when the change started in our attitudes toward each other. Keeping it all to yourself doesn't help and just makes you feel so alone. Thanks again for being so transparent and may God continue to bless your marriage and your family!

  • @adawzn100
    @adawzn1003 жыл бұрын

    WOW.....THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH FOR SHARING THIS!! IT HAS REALLY HELPED ME TO MAKE A DECISION TO FIGHT FOR MY MARRIAGE AND RECOMMIT TO LIVE MY LIFE FOR GOD!! GOD BLESS YOU GUYS!!!!!!!!!!

  • @samanthamittleider3962
    @samanthamittleider39626 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing your story! My husband and I are going through many of the same struggles right now and I`m trying my best to not lose hope and fighting for our marriage in prayer, even though I`m the only one. I know God is still the God of miracles. I have a lot of your resources, and watch all of your videos. You have been such an encouragement to me. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. God bless your beautiful family :)

  • @annamohlenhoff7273
    @annamohlenhoff72736 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing, my husband and I have been watching every video so far & it stirs deep conversation. I thought Of the verse in James, Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. My husband and I had struggled in our dating years and felt alone on an island because we felt we couldn’t talk about our struggles. When I read this verse, the Lord prompted me to share our struggles with a friend and it seemed the burden had lifted. Now as a married couple, I feel motivated to maybe be more open about our struggles so others can find solidarity in that and perhaps help them to find healing in confession as well. Thank you for the reminder that we are a community and God doesnt call is to walk this journey alone! Also am blown away that the cause of a Jennifer’s issue was a FACIAL CLEANSER. Ugh, scary to think all these chemicals are in everything!!!

  • @brianac5815
    @brianac58156 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your story. It helps to know other Christians have difficulties but overcome thru the power of the Lord. Keep making these resources, my hubby and I have really been encouraged by them!

  • @stephjose9401
    @stephjose94015 жыл бұрын

    I just want to be more patient, nag less, and not get so angry. It is crazy you go from being so in love to having arguments and fights with the person you love most. God help us all. Very refining!

  • @aubreyramey1392
    @aubreyramey13926 жыл бұрын

    Oh my goodness. Thank you soo much for starting this channel. My husband and I are so excited to see more!

  • @julianaajibade5554
    @julianaajibade55543 жыл бұрын

    Thanks you for sharing. Just the encouragement I needed to keep pressing on and not giving up or allowing the lies of the enemy to defeat me. May God bless your ministry. IJN 🙏🏾

  • @mrsb0215
    @mrsb02156 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this video. May God continue to bless your union and use you for His glory! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @Gerelisf
    @Gerelisf6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your transparency!!! This is awesome!

  • @nickkarelse9658
    @nickkarelse96586 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing! Christ is clearly working in and through you! My wife and I have had similar feelings and callings in our marriage for the "extraordinary" life and to mentor/lead other couples in the future. We've had our share of struggles as well and it's so encouraging to hear your story and how God works through those valleys for His glory and the growth of the kingdom! Thanks again!

  • @stevo121907
    @stevo1219075 жыл бұрын

    Hey guys, thank you for sharing your story, I've been listening to your podcast for a while now and now watch the videos when I get a chance. My wife and I are recovering our marriage and trying to rebuild it after many, many issues including pornography as well. This video encouraged me immensely, it's so easy to blame God or feel like giving up but what you said really struck a cord. Thank you for sharing your story and for being an encouragement to others. Keep being salt and light.

  • @sylvesteryaiuglig2470
    @sylvesteryaiuglig24702 жыл бұрын

    We had the same issue with our family. Even to this day my wife would tell me at some point in time that she hates my family and that's why she doesn't want to marry in the first place. I am a kind of person that has a big heart to swallow all the bitter accusations I got and buried it like nothing had happened. I am not bragging about myself but that's how I handle all the negativities I encountered. I've always have strong feeling that God sees everything and would one day grant us the desire to live happily as a loving family. I love your story that some parts of it are similar to what had happened to both of us. Cheers....

  • @rosesmith000
    @rosesmith0002 жыл бұрын

    After years of watching your KZread, I just realized you are the authors of one of my favorite devotionals haha! Thank you for sharing your story!

  • @denajessup6675
    @denajessup66757 күн бұрын

    Aaron and Jennifer Smith I have learned it is all about the seed that made us that determines our personality whether you mask your pain or not the pain is coming out. When you and your spouse are having problems it is all about pride. I was verbally abused by my dad my whole 19 years I lived at home and if I visited by myself after my marriage he hurt me verbally. Found out later his dad was a drunk had 4 brothers and sister. One moved away and as far as I know did not drink. Daddy had a wonderful loving sweet mom I understand. His dad was run over one night after getting drunk. He also was in the army. I think my dad got his personality from his father. I know there was a lot of pain though. I believe it all comes from the root. Doesn’t it mention root in the Bible- the root of Jesse. My mother was kind. She fed us, kept clothes on us… They married when she was 15 years old; think daddy was 18 years old. I had two brothers and one sister. My dad called me stupid often and NEVER said anything good to me. Daddy and Mother went to clubs frequently came back him being mean to mom. He was going to hit her one night I told him he wasn’t and I got between them. They had couples going to club with them. One night a woman ran through the door telling us to lock the door because her husband was after her. I saw him one night actually fighting physically with my brother. I saw him hit my uncle so hard he fell on patio cement. My uncle thought it was funny to put sheet over head and go to opened window and shout boo. You can tell what era that was. I had bad dreams. There is a reason why I am telling details. Also had hard time in school because Dad told me I was stupid. Every time I got school work to do I got anxious because my dad told me I was stupid. Sucked my thumb held my head down in school. Now it’s time to get married. Thought I had the best man ever. Heard he only wanted me from his brother. He had 2 one died pneumonia before he turned one. His mom had a terrible time. Well I felt good about marrying him. He was humble, had manners , good to me. Later he changed started yelling at me. Daughter played ball every time I closed the car door to go to game. He yelled at me. His mom taught them to be somewhere 15 minutes early before you are supposed to get there. I took pills for depression and anxiety. They didn’t help. When your heart is hurting nothing can mend a broken heart except God. Well fast forward to the present I am fixing to be 68 years old. I have Alzheimer’s AND Parkinson’s disease. My brother died of Parkinson’s. Read Parkinson’s Disease in Greek means suffering disease. I have been through so many googles and you tubes some believe it is from abuse. Never was physically abused but I have been emotionally abused for so long. Now I did become a Christian when I was 27 years old before all this ball started but there was anger from my husband. I took my son and daughter to church when they were toddlers and through teen years. They were good kids. Now in present time my husband and I ride off. I have been praying for many years off and on for my husband. Heard prayer is mainly for person praying because it changes their hearts. Anyway I loved my husband so much And he knew it. When someone knows you love them they will trust you with their love, hurts, heart! Learned my husband stayed in his room by himself had a tv from 7 years old until we got married. He went to school and had a friend but at home he stayed in his room more of the time. His mom was worried about him. His brothers got over it but he had a hard time. So I was told until I started dating he never talked. Then he showed me where his dad lived found out his aunt raised him. So the daddy and mom wasn’t there for his daddy. Getting it there is the personality forming. So his mom married him and that personality is in 2 of his brothers and the grandson is miserable. He has 3 girls married and divorced first wife one child the other from two different women. My husband’s wife says she has had a miserable marriage. Remember in the Bible whatever you plant that is going to be the plant that comes up. But that is not the end of the story. Keep reading the Bible. Get God’s Seed in you. Look at His Life. How he lived, loved, healed, no respecter of people. He died on the cross for each of our sins. The good and the bad seeds in us can be the best seeds can grow up to be the best plants ever. ALL we need to do is study God’s life how he was talked to never yelled just quoted Scripture beaten- never hit back. ONLY SAID FATHER FORGIVE THEM FOR THEY KNOW NOT WHAT THEY ARE DOING!! ONLY God can open a person’s eyes to see the wrong they are doing. As for me I have been suffering most of my life. But I am being Jesus as much as I can to my husband. When my husband says something that hurts me I ask him why. I tell him I know he is hurting. Tell me what to do. He is good to me. I tell him we have this seed in us but God wants us to be new creatures. Let the old die It is hard being old but much harder when sick. My objective is my husband to be saved. I told him he can’t do anything about his salvation after he dies. God answer to all our questions is in the Bible. That is one way He talks to us. He wants us to love Him with all our hearts, minds, souls. There is no time for pride. Be humble and forgiving. God will bless us a whole lot more than we can imagine. Giving us what our soul needs instead of some petty feelings of not getting our way. of getting our way

  • @syborg71
    @syborg716 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant.. thankyou for being so candid guys!!

  • @nessmorlove_mom_journey1525
    @nessmorlove_mom_journey15256 жыл бұрын

    You guys are so CUTE!! I love your story it is what it is, and I am glad you always saw God in the middle of it all. This story will help new couples dating or just got into a relationship. Thank you for sharing and being so transparent. God is so Faithful! :) Jen, guys do take a while to get to where we are. I think is because they are more cautions and in some sense they are very gentle when it comes to meeting a girl because they don't like rejection,,eekkk! I read some of your Unveiled wife book and it touches my heart that you had to go though those times. But God is faithful and he got you both out from those though times. Is great to see how fruitful you both have become. :) God does great things in our life when we serve him, even though we don't feel like it. Love Ya!!

  • @melissameyers595
    @melissameyers5952 жыл бұрын

    I just found your channel and you both are so amazing. I felt the lord speaking to me through your word! My marriage has been struggling deeply due to financial problems and my severe OCD.. my OCD has put a strain on our intimacy.. My OCD has me afraid of my own body and fear of being touched or even hugged.. 🥲 it’s a very lonely place I’m at in my life I want all this love and affection but Its difficult for me.. our marriage is deeply suffering, haven’t had a sex life in over a year, so much stress loosing our home and renting but now paying more in end due to storage etc.. it’s a challenge overwhelming time ..we can’t afford the help I need , but seeking God and prayers, after hearing your story I feel as challenging as it is could there still be hope for me to heal spiritually, to be patient in this storm it does take time.. I’m just scared and lonely and I pray for my marriage, I love and miss my husband I don’t want to give up even though we have brought up divorce.. I would love your feedback on OCD and it’s affects it’s having on my life and my marriage.. thank you so much and god bless🙏❤️

  • @CareyRadican
    @CareyRadican6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing the very personal details about your intimate struggles.

  • @angelihenkle7067
    @angelihenkle70676 жыл бұрын

    Struggle is real. Thanks for sharing.

  • @blairbrianna
    @blairbrianna6 жыл бұрын

    What an amazing story! Thank you so much for opening up and sharing. We have been transitioning to cleaner products, I would love to hear about some of your go tos.

  • @dashaaa2820
    @dashaaa28206 жыл бұрын

    I can relate a lot with Jennifer. Thank you for sharing your story. God bless your marriage and your family.

  • @daleclark8872
    @daleclark88722 жыл бұрын

    Amazing testimony of God’s faithfulness to us!! So glad that you are where you are today! I know sharing your story will help countless other couples…God bless you!! 🙏🙏

  • @nessmorlove_mom_journey1525
    @nessmorlove_mom_journey15256 жыл бұрын

    By the way, I just received our new bundle Wife and Husband after God. We cant wait to dive in!! :) We read the 31 prayers for wife/husband - 2 years ago, and just finished reading them again this year :))

  • @MarriageAfterGod

    @MarriageAfterGod

    6 жыл бұрын

    So awesome! We hope you are blessed by those too!

  • @nessmorlove_mom_journey1525

    @nessmorlove_mom_journey1525

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I'll update you :)

  • @stephjose9401
    @stephjose94015 жыл бұрын

    Also thanks for being so open and honest with the world! Praise God

  • @courtneyjanz5513
    @courtneyjanz55135 жыл бұрын

    Feeling as lonely in marriage as I did when I was single is the worst feeling ever.

  • @goodcitizen3999

    @goodcitizen3999

    4 жыл бұрын

    You can fix that, stop staring at the drain and start having kind yet uncomfortable conversations with your spouse and you need to stop waiting for someone or something to rescue you. The idea is to get honest and build trust get strong as individuals and then together. Once there is real knowledge of each other and you do not try to hurt each other with the knowledge but make each other feel safe. No crutches , you can not sit in your safe corner hoping they notice you and your pain. Tell them and ask what can we do? The trust will bring hope and hope bring joy and joy will lead to love. If you try to skip the trust , kindness, hope and ,joy, the love you find will be built on sand. Oh and get the negative people out of your life, that includes old friends , ex-es, ever parents. Own your issues,If own your marriage. If you find out your christian spouse is cheating on you and your marriage with an actual person having real sex, divorce them and move on. They are not a Christian and these pastors will not tell you to divorce so I will because I was not given that good advice and struggled for 14 more years hurt and emotionally bleeding but I was a good Christian.

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    @stefanmitrovic973

    4 жыл бұрын

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  • @ChristinSlade
    @ChristinSlade6 жыл бұрын

    You two are so cute. I've never watched you interact TOGETHER in your ministries (just found out today you have a KZread Channel!) But I love this and I love that you share how real struggles in marriage are. I've been married 17 years and we also kept all our marriage struggles to ourselves. But it really is FREEING to know we're not alone, isn't it? I think one of the worst things couples can do is isolate themselves and their struggles because we NEED the help of others. I just want to say thank you for making yourselves vulnerable enough to share your story and your struggles for the purpose of giving others hope. I commend you and appreciate you. I've been following your ministries for a long time, I just rarely comment. I will try to change that. ;)

  • @ChristinSlade

    @ChristinSlade

    6 жыл бұрын

    I love this: "God is always working on us because we let Him." Yes!!!!

  • @patiencebowa1512
    @patiencebowa15125 жыл бұрын

    Am so encouraged,thankyou for sharing.

  • @erinbusby8048
    @erinbusby80486 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for opening up & sharing your story!! I can relate to many aspects of this and it makes me so thankful when other couples share their testimony on their struggles and how God brought them through!! I look forward to these videos every week!! Will watch this again with my husband so we can talk more about our struggles and commitment to one another!!

  • @cathygillie5085

    @cathygillie5085

    5 жыл бұрын

    You are both so honest and so inspiring. Thank you for sharing and for all of your programming. May God continue to bless you each and your marriage and family.

  • @lisam.3310
    @lisam.33102 жыл бұрын

    Thank you thank you for sharing your personal experiences! This is so helpful and encouraging. What a blessing. Thank you Jesus for this wonderful couple and their message. God bless you both 🙏🏻✝️❤️🙌🏻

  • @angelihenkle7067
    @angelihenkle70676 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Powerful video. Yes! I feel all one n my marriage. Glade to hear about other marriages hurting. Well I'm not happy to hear,but happy to know I'm not a lone. Every thing you said, I'm experiencing. I've been married going on 31years April 24.

  • @arahsaomora5061
    @arahsaomora50614 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing all of this. Literally all the way down to the changing of the face wash. I have been trying to figure out the essential oil world because I heard its life changing. Thank you for your transparency

  • @blakeaaron5698
    @blakeaaron56983 жыл бұрын

    Awesome testimony, thank you for sharing.

  • @lovingtherightone
    @lovingtherightone2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this message, I'm still waiting for my marriage promise to manifest, but it really helped me a lot today. God bless you

  • @katherinevinzant2064
    @katherinevinzant20642 жыл бұрын

    As a wife that is learning to grow closer to the Lord, how do you deal with a husband that feels angry with God and gets angry anytime i bring anything up regarding Jesus, and currently staying elsewhere wanting to divorce? Ive been praying for him daily and have faith that God will restore what is broken but i am definitely struggling.

  • @karencallahan3332
    @karencallahan33324 жыл бұрын

    I’m so happy to hear your marriages issues we have some ourselves and it’ has made me feel like you both as well.. and wanting to be divorced and run away. I am working on changing as well no matter what

  • @fatimafisher
    @fatimafisher5 жыл бұрын

    Over these last several months since my husband and I moved with our kids to Texas, I've felt so defeated. He's told me he wants to divorce, he doesn't want to or think he should be married, wants to move out and he's even been talking to other woman etc. I've invited him to a marriage restoration seminar (only once but we talked about it maybe twice). I've invited him to a church conference once and he rejected me. I haven't had the guts to ask him anymore bc of the fear of being rejected. I've been going to counseling on my own, bible study, and church with my kids without him. There are some days I feel like things may be changing and then something will happen and I feel devastated and defeated. It's so hard I really don't know what to do and if I should keep fighting for my marriage. I pray everyday for my marriage and for clarity, I'm just still so confused. Its encouraging to hear your testimony and how close you were to giving up but God is so good!!

  • @amandabarba6208

    @amandabarba6208

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi Fatima, I'm Amanda, I'm so sorry to hear what you're going through, I've been there before, somedays it feels hopeless, and this is so tough to go through. The fear, the pain, and the so many unknowns. You are so brave and courageous continuing to do everything you can to restore your marriage, heal yourself, and keep your family together. What you're doing is a huge reflection of God's unfailing love in continuing to try to work things out with your husband even when he refuses and rejects. I know you posted this 2 months ago, but where are you guys at now in your marriage? Let's connect, do you have an instagram or facebook? I know what helped me was to have a community around me that has gone through the same thing. It helps on the really tough days, when you just don't know what to do. Praying for your family.

  • @elizabethann5164
    @elizabethann51642 жыл бұрын

    Such a great video!

  • @elizabethtassonecuprunneth7882
    @elizabethtassonecuprunneth78824 жыл бұрын

    So cool! I love toxin free living and that getting hormone/endrocrine disruptors out of your products helped!!!

  • @KimmieBMagee
    @KimmieBMagee4 жыл бұрын

    Very encouraging!

  • @cobarrubias65
    @cobarrubias656 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much..

  • @justinroberts2023
    @justinroberts20232 жыл бұрын

    Love learning from your videos🙏🏻🕊

  • @elizabethduenas2252
    @elizabethduenas22526 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate you guys. ❤

  • @Noah_jonathan
    @Noah_jonathan6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your personal story! I look forward to your next video :) Which Dr. Bronners do you use for your face/body wash? I would love to switch over to something with less chemicals!

  • @andrethematrix
    @andrethematrix5 жыл бұрын

    I love you both Guys God bless

  • @kendriemutart9453
    @kendriemutart94536 жыл бұрын

    Hi! I have read your audio book ”Wife after God”, although I haven’t finished it yet, so I haven’t heard the story in it entirety. It’s a great testimony to hear and very encouraging and to also know that you still continue with struggles. I would like to tell you my story, but not sure If you would want the story here or else where? It may be quite long. Thank you so much for putting your story out there, and giving me the confidence to want to put mine out there as well.

  • @amandabarba6208

    @amandabarba6208

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi Kendrie, let's connect, I've shared my story on a marriage instagram page my husband and I run, I'd love to hear your story as well, and connect. It helps to have a conversation and just be open with people who've had the same struggles.

  • @EvanieNicole
    @EvanieNicole6 жыл бұрын

    Wish I could sit and chat with you two over coffee

  • @karimecolettadominguez

    @karimecolettadominguez

    3 жыл бұрын

    How are you and your husband doing now?

  • @LaRavenTwitty
    @LaRavenTwittyАй бұрын

    This video was so helpful

  • @MarriageAfterGod

    @MarriageAfterGod

    24 күн бұрын

    Praise god

  • @angelihenkle7067
    @angelihenkle70676 жыл бұрын

    I'm a Jehovah's Witnesses so I have bible based faith. My husband goes once a year to celebrate Jesus death n resurrection. My grown children don't go to church. As a married Christian I'm sad that my family doesn't worship Jehovah. I pray daily n try to live a Christian life. It's a lonely marriage, but I stay married because I took a vow to be faithful. Your videos are encouraging to me. I have future hope, God promises n HE keeps all his promises.-Rev. 21:3,4.

  • @darcandelaria

    @darcandelaria

    6 жыл бұрын

    Angeli Henkle I'm so glad that you are viewing these videos from a christian perspective. I come from a Jehovah's witnesses family and grew up being one myself. I just wanted to let you know that it's a cult. Please seek God ask Him to show you the truth. Pray ask for His guidance and He will show you the truth. I will be praying for you. ❤

  • @sike_nofemela

    @sike_nofemela

    4 жыл бұрын

    Angeli Henkle also a JW from SA

  • @erickajen
    @erickajen6 жыл бұрын

    do you have any resources that might help us as we look through our products?

  • @erickajen
    @erickajen6 жыл бұрын

    this story and all your posts so far have been so motivating !! i just cant wait to watch your videos. love it. :) and now i wanna check all my soaps, since ive dealt with a progesterone deficiency. im supplimenting that with bio identical progesterone cream, and so far its helped me feel a little more energetic, but it can take 3 months to really have a complete effect, so ive got 2 more to figure all that out. there are so many conditions (even pcos you mentioned) supposedly have connections to progesterone deficiencies.. its a huge problem that no one is talking about. so i recommend bio identical progesterone cream to all women. its pretty important. one major thing that apparently happens when you're estrogen dominant is cancer; estrogen tells cells to multiply, and unchecked by a balance of progesterone, apparently thats how cancer gets triggered. so its important for all women of all ages, and even men have some progesterone, and apparently its been connected to prostate issues... and osteoperosis... i guess dr john lee is the resource - he had many books on hormone stuff.

  • @csimatthew1
    @csimatthew15 жыл бұрын

    Is there a way to privately tell you guys what's going on in my marriage?

  • @ladygreeneyes2880
    @ladygreeneyes28806 жыл бұрын

    Hello- My husband and myself have ses problems as well.. But it started with his testosterone level ,he took the meds to raise it..He can have sex but he has no desire still... It's been since 2013 and it is also taking a toll on our marriage.We just not not have sex or any kind of intimacy and no kind of communications at all, unless i talk about it then he still does not talk much and just says i do not know why... We mainly myself have thought about divorce.I was raised in a Christian home well actually my grandparents took me to church most of the time,and my husband accepted the Lord 2011-12 ..He does not know the bible like i do and i do all the work.We watch bible study online but i think only to please me. I am at wits end...Pastor counsel for a little while but it did not work as he is not fully committed to do the so called HOME WORK. Your storied help me very much. I live in Ontario Canada near Niagara Falls . Just wondering have you ever considered a online marriage group.. So we can hear you both or via skype or such and have small groups at a time and a fee that we can afford to be able to DO what you both did with opening up to other married couples as my church does not have anything like that. Just a thought.My marriage has been so bad i have many times wanted to GIVE UP ,it seems that's all i think of. He really at this point is a room mate no holding hands not cuddling just i am so alone . Thank you both. Desperate in Ontario !!!

  • @amandabarba6208

    @amandabarba6208

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi, after going through betrayal in my own marriage, and my husband struggling with a porn addiction, the only way we were able to get through this was by surrounding ourselves with counsel we trusted and like you said a group of married couples to just have an open conversation. let's connect, where are you at now with your marriage? Praying for you both.

  • @Brynnbrynn555
    @Brynnbrynn5556 жыл бұрын

    I love the app Think Dirty! You can look up all of your products and see what's in them!!! 💜 #crunchylady

  • @angelihenkle7067
    @angelihenkle70676 жыл бұрын

    My husband works full time, drinks every night after work, rum n pop, smokes cigs. I cook supper every night, it gets thrown out most time, he doesn't eat. I sleep on couch. He says I snore, so doesn't want me sleep with him. Last time we had sex was last feb, year ago. I weigh 275 pounds. I am trying to lose weight. Struggle is real

  • @yetundearowolo7574

    @yetundearowolo7574

    6 жыл бұрын

    Angeli Henkle you are going to be fine. Keep on pushing

  • @goodcitizen3999

    @goodcitizen3999

    4 жыл бұрын

    If you are going to make supper every night and want him to enjoy it you should let him know that you are making it with him in mind and would like his thoughts on what you two could have for supper. Make it about together time and if he does not eat then you skip the meal and say it is not as tasty as when you have it together. Guys can be dumb and by putting words and expectations to the meal he will know he can not just skate out of it. If you just hope he will get it or things will change without communication your relationship will fail. And for Gods sake stop sleeping apart, even after a child you need to endure together, it is these trying times that strengthen your relationship, don't wimp out and take the easy road.

  • @darcandelaria
    @darcandelaria6 жыл бұрын

    A pastor struggling with pornography? Did you say youth pastor? I'm shocked! That's heartbreaking and so sad for those under that ministry. I'm so greatful God truely saved your marriage. Thank you for opening up. The number one thing this taught me is pray, pray, pray! For all our leaders, those in ministry truely need our prayers. I pray for my leaders daily and my pastors and everyone in ministry. This is truely scary and eye opening! Thank you for sharing. God bless you both ❤

  • @shelbyworton

    @shelbyworton

    6 жыл бұрын

    Darlene Mayoral you absolutely should not be shocked. 64% of youth pastors and 57% of pastors struggled with pornography currently or in the past. 54% of youth pastors who currently struggle “live in constant fear of being discovered.” 41% of adult Christians think pastors should resign if they are found using porn; only 8% of pastors think so. No wonder they live in constant fear! Like they mentioned in this video, sex is such a hard thing to honestly talk about and it SHOULDN'T be. We absolutely need to shift our mindset.

  • @stacyreneebreaker583
    @stacyreneebreaker5836 жыл бұрын

    So where do you find this type of relationship in a church? Every church we have been involved in will not let you be real You are only allowed to where your masked . When tried to be real I have been shot down. What now?

  • @amandabarba6208

    @amandabarba6208

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi Stacy, I'm so sorry you don't feel like you have the space to be real at a church. Where are you located?

  • @gracea8203
    @gracea82034 жыл бұрын

    Is it right for a Christian man to wear ear ring? I’m just asking, not been rude.

  • @dvsninja2
    @dvsninja23 жыл бұрын

    Got Saved? You have been saved since Jesus died on the cross.

  • @cananary

    @cananary

    2 жыл бұрын

    Um duh… they mean born again 🙄

  • @kwilcox6816
    @kwilcox68165 жыл бұрын

    He shouldn't interrupt her so much kinda of controlling