Listen to this episode to discover a few facts on what a mature (not perfect) but mature marriage looks like after 20 years of marriage. Whether you just got married or have been married for 40 years, this episode has the potential to be a blessing.

Some questions to ask, if you want to continue to grow closer to God and your husband, ten years into marriage.

1. How can a wife make a change in the area of negative or bitter thoughts towards her husband?

2. How can you best mature spiritually with your spouse? What do you see other couples doing well who are at this point in their marriage?

3. How can wives encourage or spur our husbands to want to become stronger spiritual leaders at this stage in marriage?

4. If a wife is not feeling listened to or loved in her marriage, what steps should she take to address this?

And a few more on parenting boys and girls!

Listen in on how to keep your love alive, as your marriage matures. Below are some questions that we will be discussing:

1. Define what a godly family should be?

2. What are some ways to grow spiritually during this time when your time and energy is being pulled in other directions, often, outside of your control.

3. Sleep training? Co-sleeping? What are your thoughts?

4. How do you keep sexual intimacy a regular part of marriage when you might not feel like it?

5. We spoke about birth control in an earlier episode, but you might have to revisit this during this season of life and family.

6. How can women come to terms or deal with some unexpected disappointments?

7. How can good, healthy relationships be encouraged while still respecting the authority and roles of the family.

8. I hear ladies talking about “me” time when they get married or start having children. It’s almost an annoyance at having to be a mom or wife and needing to be away. I don’t think this is the same as having quiet time with the Lord or having a hobby. Can you share your thoughts on this?

9. How can a husband and wife invest in their marriage during this season?

10. Is there anything you would do differently now Susie?

Most women have dreamed of being married from the time they were young. They have aspirations of beauty and bliss and aren't always prepared for reality. As much as God has designed marriage to be a good thing, it can also bring some challenges. Being prepared for reality, with a heavenly perspective, sets you up for a God - glorifying marriage. Listen as we talk about the various stages of the first year of marriage.

• Honeymoon Stage
• Merging Stage
• Sexual Discovery Stage
• Reality Stage
• Learning Stage
• Celebration

Engagement is a time of planning and preparing, and hopefully, enjoying the process! Listen in as Susie and Sandi talk about how to prepare for the wedding, for marriage and even some specifics about preparing for intimacy.

Listen in to our final episode on questions to prepare you for engagement!

As we continue talking about relationships that are moving towards engagement, be reminded of the importance to keep on talking, keep on pursuing and getting to know each other more and more. The key to godly and pure relationships is to grow in emotional and spiritual intimacy so that you are ready for sexual intimacy in marriage. in this episode, we discuss important questions to ask about faith and personal views.

We are continuing our series on relationships and moving towards engagement. We discuss various questions to ask, before you say yes!