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Marriage and Intimacy Tips for Christian Couples: Secrets of Happily Ever After

Monica Tanner - Marriage and Intimacy Coach for Christian Couples
Marriage
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Communication
Relationships
Communication Skills
Parenting
Conflict Resolution
Valentine's Day
Bad Marriage Advice
Marriage Advice
Personal Growth
Divorce
Emotional Connection
Love
Five Love Languages
Relational Life Therapy
Expectations
Boundaries
Forgiveness
Communication In Marriage

Have you ever wondered what makes the difference between those couples who absolutely LOVE to be together and the ones who merely tolorate each other in their old age? I always want to run up to the cute old couples who still hold hands while walking down the street and ask them all their secrets to relationship success. This podcast gives me the opportunity to do just that!I'm Monica Tanner, wife... more

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Today, I share 24 hard-earned lessons from 24 years of marriage, from building love maps to repairing after conflict. The biggest shift comes when we stop trying to be right and start choosing curiosity, clear requests, and respect for our difference... more

In this week's episode with my friend, Eli Harwood, we talk about how our unhealed wounds show up in parenting and how healing can change what our kids inherit. We share stories, practical repair language, and why self-compassion and community suppor... more

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In this week's episode, I name the messy middle of a relationship reset and explain why falling into an old fight can be evidence of growth instead of failure. I'm sharing a simple three-step framework to help us respond differently, protect connecti... more

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Today, I'm responding to a listener who’s doing the work to reconnect but still feels a lingering disconnect with his partner. I show how protective patterns keep couples stuck, then share a simple three-step way to interrupt the loop and get back to... more

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Recent Guests

Eli Harwood
Licensed therapist and creator of Attachment Nerd
Attachment Nerd
Episode: How To Deal With Your Stuff So Your Kids Don’t Have To with Eli Harwood
Katie Runyan
Creator of Faithful Fling roleplay dates
Faithful Fling
Episode: Spark The Fling In A Faithful Marriage with Katie Runyan
Jessa Zimmerman
Certified sex therapist and couples counselor; author of Sex Without Stress; host of the Better Than Sex podcast
Intimacy with Ease / Better Than Sex podcast
Episode: Stop Fighting About Sex And Start Enjoying It with Jessa Zimmerman
Dr. Gary Chapman
Author, speaker, pastor, and counselor known for his work on love languages
Author of The Five Love Languages
Episode: Dr. Gary Chapman On The Love Language That Matters Most
Dana Che Williams
Speaker, relationship expert, and host of the Rebuilding Us podcast
Rebuilding Us podcast
Episode: How Healthy Couples Use Conflict to Grow with Dana Che
Justin Weeks
Co-founder of Evree, a unique massage oil and intimate lubricant
Evree
Episode: The Game-Changing Gift Evree Spouse Will Love with Founders Justin and Natalie
Natalie Weeks
Co-founder of Evree, involved in product creation and story
Evree
Episode: The Game-Changing Gift Evree Spouse Will Love with Founders Justin and Natalie
Tony Miltenberger
Author, podcaster, and content creator
Episode: Finding Wisdom In The Wound with Tony Miltenberger
Nick McKinlay
Co-creator of Ultimate Intimacy App and author of Let's Talk About Sex
Ultimate Intimacy
Episode: How to Create More Intimacy Through Communication with Nick and Amy McKinlay

Host

Monica Tanner
Host of Secrets of Happily Ever After; Marriage and Intimacy Tips for Christian Couples; relationship and intimacy expert

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 270 ratings
  • Anyone Who Wants To Have A Good Relationship Can Benefit

    There are so many short snippets of advice everywhere but it’s rare to find someone who’s doing deep and thorough work. As a relationship therapist endorse Monica’s work, is derived from healing relationships from inside out not just patching up on the surface. Advice that actually works.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sanya Bari
    United Statesa year ago
  • A Must-Listen for Couples Who Want a Happily Ever After!

    Monica Tanner is not only relatable but also incredibly insightful! And her passion for helping couples reconnect, increase intimacy, and strengthen their commitment shines through in every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SamBGuia
    United States2 years ago
  • Sales pitch 😔

    This podcast is a constant sales pitch for her company. Every interview is interrupted with “don’t forget I have this…..”. We want good content, not a commercial. And the way the words are emphasized make me cringe. 😣

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JennyJPB
    United States2 years ago
  • I loved the easy frameworks given

    Thank you Monica for sharing all your beautiful wisdom! Your steps to improve relationships are so clear and useful.

    I love the prompts and pointers on how to communicate better. Really appreciate this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nina -DanceToday!
    Canada2 years ago
  • Happily Every After

    Love this podcast and its purpose. Helping people fortify their marriages and have a love filled happily ever after. Thanks Monica

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HengamStanfield
    United States3 years ago

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Deep, actionable strategies that couples can actually apply.
High-energy host with relatable, encouraging tone that helps couples act on insights.
Guests provide diverse expert perspectives that broaden understanding of intimacy.
Occasional episodes feel promotional, not purely content, per some listeners.
Host delivers compassionate coaching with practical takeaways.

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Spark The Fling In A Faithful Marriage with Katie Runyan
Q: How did you get started with roleplay dates?
Katie describes how, while in survival mode with young children, she and her husband rediscovered connection by trying a playful, novel approach, which evolved into Faithful Fling.
How to Create More Intimacy Through Communication with Nick and Amy McKinlay
Q: What if you have one spouse who's really resistant and they don't want to talk about this?
It's important to approach the situation from understanding the reasons behind their resistance, and focus on taking baby steps towards open communication.
How to Create More Intimacy Through Communication with Nick and Amy McKinlay
Q: Do you find there's kind of a formula for being able to talk about those difficult topics?
The formula is curiosity plus vulnerability equals creativity, allowing you to create anything in your marriage if you're open to exploring each other deeply.
Shoveling Sh*t Together: How Kass and Mike Built Companies, Raised Kids, and Kept Their Marriage Intact
Q: What's one thing that everyday couples can take from your book and apply to their marriage?
Radical transparency is key; you need to say what you mean and mean what you say to create trust and rely on each other's strengths.
Moving From Approval to True Intimacy in Marriage with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife
Q: What are some signs that a couple is stuck in validation seeking rather than pursuing genuine intimacy?
Signs include resentment, loneliness, and an imbalance where one partner feels unhappy while the other claims happiness. Often, one partner yields too much, leading to feelings of disappearing in the marriage.

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The show centers on practical relationship coaching for Christian couples, blending faith-informed guidance with actionable tools to improve communication, intimacy, and commitment. Episodes often feature experts—therapists, authors, and product founders—discussing desire, boundaries, emotional safety, and strategies couples can apply to rekindle connection and build a lasting partnership. Noteworthy is the mix of faith-based perspectives with modern relationship frameworks and the occasional product/company sponsor, which can offer tangible resources for listeners seeking concrete improvements in their marriage.

Listeners likely appreciate direct, actionable steps, compassionate coaching, and real-world examples, with a strong emphasis on ... more

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