Field Guide for Marriage- A 24/7 Marriage Podcast
Field Guide for Marriage- A 24/7 Marriage Podcast
Javier & Shannan Labrador
Field Guide to Marriage with Shannan & Javier Labrador is on a mission to pave the way for healthy, thriving marriages—one podcast at a time. As authors, speakers, and hosts of marriage conferences and 24/7 Marriage Bootcamps, they bring over 33 years of real-life experience to every conversation. With a backpack full of stories, setbacks, and successes, they share wisdom that inspires, challenges, and encourages couples to build stronger connections.Today, you’ll find the Labradors traveling the country in The Marriage Lab, meeting couples where they are and offering practical tools for every season of marriage. Tune in each week for honest conversations, proven strategies, and a dose of humor as they help marriages everywhere grow and flourish.Follow along on social media @247marriage or visit 247marriage.org to learn more.
2025- What We Walked Through & What We Learned
As we go into a new year. We will take a candid look at 2025, what we learned through what was hard. What is changing or shifting for us and what has God taught us. Support the show The "Original" Marriage Flippers Meet the Labradors—Javier and Shannan. Married 33 years, they’ve weathered the highs, lows, and everything in between—and now their mission is simple: to see marriages thrive, not just survive. As sought-after conference speakers, authors, podcast hosts, an...
Jan 13
30 min
What Will You Bury & What Will You Build?
As we step into 2026, it’s not about making resolutions — it’s about making decisions. Every marriage is either building something or burying something. The question is: what in your marriage needs to die so something better can live? Every year, couples carry old habits, unspoken hurts, and unresolved conflicts into a new season — expecting new results from the same foundations. But new life can’t grow in old soil. You’ve got to do some spiritual demolition before you can rebuild. We ...
Jan 6
30 min
The Wounds We Carry
Support the show The "Original" Marriage Flippers Meet the Labradors—Javier and Shannan. Married 33 years, they’ve weathered the highs, lows, and everything in between—and now their mission is simple: to see marriages thrive, not just survive. As sought-after conference speakers, authors, podcast hosts, and creators of 24/7 Marriage Bootcamps—3-day intensives that help couples hit reset—they bring humor, honesty, and hard-won wisdom to every conversation. Restoring Hope. Re...
Dec 16, 2025
31 min
Have an "In Between" Marriage
When a storm hits your marriage, how prepared are you. Many couples, in the midst of a storm, grow closer, rely on one another, and need each other to make it through. Why? How did it draw them closer when others seem to be torn apart? What you do IN BETWEEN matters more than the storm itself. Most couples only start praying, pursuing, and fighting for their marriage when the storm hits. Support the show The "Original" Marriage Flippers Meet the Labr...
Dec 9, 2025
31 min
The Spiritual War For Your Marriage. Yes. You're In A Battle.
Understanding the enemy’s strategy — distraction, division, and disconnection. He is subtle and if we do not wake up to the battle we are in, we will be deceived into thinking our spouse, kids, or the culture around us is the enemy. Support the show The "Original" Marriage Flippers Meet the Labradors—Javier and Shannan. Married 33 years, they’ve weathered the highs, lows, and everything in between—and now their mission is simple: to see marriages thrive, not just survive. As sought-afte...
Dec 2, 2025
30 min
Why Your Marriage Matters Today More Than Ever
Today we’re breaking down why your marriage carries massive influence in a world that’s drifting away from commitment. From the atmosphere in your home to the example you’re setting for your kids, your relationship is shaping far more than just the two of you. We’ll unpack how choosing each other—daily, intentionally, even on the hard days—pushes back against a culture that quits fast and loves shallow. If you need a reminder that your marriage still matters, this episode brings the spark ba...
Nov 18, 2025
30 min
When Men go Silent in Marriage
When men go silent, marriages suffer. In this episode, we’re talking about what happens when husbands check out—when apathy replaces action and silence replaces leadership. We’ll unpack why men often withdraw, how it impacts their wives, and what it takes to re-engage and lead with purpose again. Support the show The "Original" Marriage Flippers Meet the Labradors—Javier and Shannan. Married 33 years, they’ve weathered the highs, lows, and everything in between—and now their mission is ...
Nov 11, 2025
35 min
Let's Talk About Sex
In this episode, we’re talking about sex — the topic everyone’s curious about but few are honest about. Let’s get real about desire, connection, and how to keep intimacy alive in every season of marriage. Support the show The "Original" Marriage Flippers Meet the Labradors—Javier and Shannan. Married 33 years, they’ve weathered the highs, lows, and everything in between—and now their mission is simple: to see marriages thrive, not just survive. As sought-after conference speakers, autho...
Nov 4, 2025
32 min
Practical Wisdom for Today’s Wife (with Keisha Gomez)
In this episode, I sit down with my friend Keisha Gomez for a real, laughter-filled, and deeply honest conversation about what it means to be a wife in today’s world. Between us, we bring decades of marriage, parenting, and even grandparenting wisdom to the table—and we’re not afraid to talk about the messy, the funny, and the meaningful moments that come with it all. Whether you’re newly married or decades in, this episode is packed with practical insight, encouragement, and a few hard-earn...
Oct 28, 2025
35 min
Why Your Marriage is Under Attack
Your marriage isn’t just struggling because of stress, kids, or communication issues — it’s under spiritual attack. The enemy hates unity, covenant, and love that reflects Christ. In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on why the devil targets marriage and how you can stand firm, fight back, and protect what God has joined together. Support the show The "Original" Marriage Flippers Meet the Labradors—Javier and Shannan. Married 33 years, they’ve weathered the highs,...
Oct 21, 2025
32 min
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