Chris and Heather recorded this show on their 20th marriage anniversary in a hotel in the middle of a worldwide pandemic. They talk about how different they are as people, but how intentional God is in His design to bring two different people together. When we choose to see value in those differences, instead of use them as weapons against each other, our marriages are stronger and more valuable. Connect with us: Chris and Heather Toews Hosts and Founders of BLDG58 email: [email protected] IG: @bldg58 @chrisvtoews @heatheretoews

In our current state of pandemic fear, we see faith rising like never before! Like Esther, we were born for such a time as this! Let’s not shrink back in fear but race forward like David to meet the giant head on! We carry a Name that is stronger. —— Listen in to this new BLDG58 podcast! It’s time to turn off the news and turn on the Truth! Link to the new podcast in profile. —— Psalms 20:6-8 >> Now I know that the Lord rescues his anointed king. He will answer him from his holy heaven and rescue him by his great power. Some nations boast of their chariots and horses, but we boast in the name of the Lord our God. Those nations will fall down and collapse, but we will rise up and stand firm. Isaiah 26:3 You will keep him in perfect peace all who trust you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! —— Connect with us: Chris and Heather Toews Hosts and Founders of BLDG58 email: [email protected] IG: @bldg58 @chrisvtoews @heatheretoews

Chris and Heather share what it means to have a thankful culture in their home, and how our heart condition determines our thankfulness levels. Connect with us: Chris and Heather Toews Hosts and Founders of BLDG58 email: [email protected] IG: @bldg58 @chrisvtoews @heatheretoews

Finishing up the marriage series, Chris and Heather share what it means to be "better together" and how living in offense can ruin your marriage. Heather tells about a time recently that she was so mad at Chris because of something he did to her and how she had to choose to not live offended (after being mad for a little while). Connect with us: Chris and Heather Toews Hosts and Founders of BLDG58 email: [email protected] IG: @bldg58 @chrisvtoews @heatheretoews

We each have roles in our marriage but do you ever feel like your spouse dumps their role onto you? Chris and Heather talk about the importance of recognizing the role each person carries and how communicating about the needs we have are imperative if we want to live out our roles well. Connect with us: Chris and Heather Toews Hosts and Founders of BLDG58 email: [email protected] IG: @bldg58

Sex is such a beautiful gift between and man and a woman within marriage. The enemy hurls shame and guilt at us for our failures in this area, and as a result many of us have simply avoided talking about it rather than engaging in ongoing conversations with our spouse about what this looks like within our marriages. Listen in to Chris and Heather’s conversation about intimacy and sex. Connect with us: Chris and Heather Toews Hosts and Founders of @BLDG58 email: [email protected]

One of the biggest obstacles in marriage is money and finances. We believe that what appears to be an obstacle is actually a huge opportunity. God’s desire is that you use everything He has put in your hand for His glory and for His purpose. As we hold these things loosely, we can focus on Jesus first and foremost and use finances to advance His Kingdom. Listen in to Chris and Heather’s conversation about finances in marriage. Connect with us: Chris and Heather Toews Hosts and Founders of @BLDG58 email: [email protected] Show notes: Online Tools: https://www.brightpeakfinancial.com/resources/#couple-group-experiences https://www.daveramsey.com

In marriage God brings two very different people together and merges them into one. He takes what is weakness and turns it into a strength. In order to get to that place of strength in our marriages, there is a path of vulnerability that is required. This requires constant feedback and communication. Listen in to Chris and Heather’s conversation about communication in our marriages. Practical steps for improving your dialog in marriage. Connect with us: Chris and Heather Toews Hosts and Founders of BLDG58 email: [email protected] IG: @bldg58 Show notes: Enneagram Test - https://tests.enneagraminstitute.com/ Take the RHETI test which costs $12. This is the most accurate test for Enneagram we know of. Book - The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile

Chris and Heather are back with the first in a @bldg58 series of podcasts on marriage. They discuss the importance of recognizing threats in our marriages. It’s so important that we cultivate an environment in which our marriages can flourish. What are these threats? How should communicate about them? How do we build guardrails against them?

Chris and Heather discuss the importance of white space in our lives. What happens when our lives get so cluttered that stress and confusion find their way to the surface? What can we do to recognize and identify our reactions and determine what the root cause really is? It’s actually not about the shoes.