It's essential to express admiration and appreciation for our spouse. Sometimes, we need to remember the significance of affirming our loved ones amidst the hustle of life. Therefore, we must make it a daily practice to verbalize our love for our significant other. This principle of love is familiar, as we used it during the dating phase to draw closer to our partner. Let's be reminded of the words of our Lord in Jeremiah 31:3, "Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee."Remember to subscribe to our channel. And follow us over to YouTube and Subscribe https://youtu.be/gC6evrddzwY?si=3_yPkgxmtcWVe9N3Blessing to your union! ~Marvin & Lila --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drlila-stephenson/message

A new year has begun, and it presents a perfect opportunity to take stock of your priorities and set goals for the future. Keep this month from slipping away by considering where you want to focus your energy. Your decision in this regard will significantly impact your marriage and how you experience it. Be sure to choose wisely and invest in the areas that matter most to you and your relationship. The proper focus will make all the difference. Do you have God in the correct position? Listen in as Marvin & Lila discuss making the presence of God a top priority. #relationshipgoals, #wholesomeintimacy, #sexinchristianmarriage, --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drlila-stephenson/message

Join us as we make decrees for victory and continuous elevation in our union. Establish that 2023 will be a great year in your marriage.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drlila-stephenson/message

Let the conversation continues; just as we said in our previous podcast, we are here for round #2 of the discussion, sharing more insights on protecting your marriage. Listen as we bring calmness and truth to a subject matter; every couple is encouraged to enter with courage and respect. www.makeabettermarriage.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drlila-stephenson/message

What an ear full!! Listen in as we discuss ways to protect your marriage from intruders, outsiders; - and, of course- yourself. Naturally, when we possess something of value, it's our duty to protect it.  Remember to rate, review, and share the podcast. Blessings to your union! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drlila-stephenson/message

Researcher John Gottman discovered couples who do this one particular thing in their marriage 85% of the time have a more satisfying relationship. Pull up a chair and listen to learn how you can begin to incorporate this one thing into your everyday interaction. If your marriage is way over into the green zone- that is the satisfactory zone, I suspect you are already doing this one thing well. Blessings to your union & continue  Making Love Better! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drlila-stephenson/message

Nothing shuts down connection like ineffective communication. The pathway to heart to heart connections in the most challenging times involves knowing how to say what needs to be said while honoring and respecting the one you love. Listen in as we discuss what John Gottman considers to be the Four Horsemen of Apocalypse. As you listen - do you identify either of these horsemen in the way you express your thoughts- be honest. As stated by many, "the greatest room of all time- is the room for improvement". Remember to check out our new website at www.makeabettermarriage.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drlila-stephenson/message

Happy New Year!  Let's start the year off right by getting to know yourself -better.  The following podcast makes the case that loving better involves understanding yourself better.  Remember to check out our new website: www.makeabettermarriage.com Blessings to you!! Listen. Subscribe. Rate and Review. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drlila-stephenson/message

So, how did you do?  Where's  your growth? No doubt this year has brought about many challenges.  In this podcast, we reflect on how the tension in 2020 exposed areas of strength and weakness.  But through it, all the resolve to love better remains. www.makeabettermarriage.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drlila-stephenson/message

A sexless marriage is a  difficult subject matter- but we must talk about it.  Needless to say, a sex-starved marriage can cause pain and despair. But when each party is willing to make a commitment to do the work to discover a path to experiencing wholesome intimacy- there's hope. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drlila-stephenson/message