A Conversation with Newlyweds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BA2-5E6f4Aw A Conversation with Newlyweds Episode 8 of the Anything Together podcast is now available on your favorite podcast platform… “A Conversation with Newlyweds” featuring Max and Lauren Tooker.” We’re excited that our very first guests on the podcast were our kids: our daughter, Lauren, and our son-in-law, Max! They just celebrated 3 months of […]
5 Things Every New Step Parent Should Know
Step parenting can be very fulfilling and very challenging! We’ve experienced all the highs and lows you can imagine, and if you have a blended family, maybe we can help! Here are 5 things every new step parent should know to help navigate their blended family journey! 1. Patience is Everything Building a bond with […]
Sanctification in Marriage
One of the foundational keys to a healthy Christian marriage is a couple’s commitment to their individual spiritual growth and sanctification. But before we dive into this, let’s first understand what sanctification means. Sanctification is the gracious work of God. It’s His ongoing work in and through us that makes us more like Christ. But […]
Blended Family Challenges That Are Often Overlooked
After 20+ years of blending a family we noticed some things. And we recognized some blended family challenges that are often overlooked. We faced some unique circumstances that required a lot of selflessness. And with a lot of patience, plenty of understanding, and a willingness to work together, we got through it. But, there were […]
Be a Game Changing Step Dad
Shout out to all my fellow step dads out there! I know first-hand that the role you have in your blended family can be a very challenging journey. I’ve been a stepdad myself for 20 years. And I’m here to offer some advice and share some tips that I hope will help you connect with […]
How to Stop Constantly Fighting in Your Marriage
One thing that can drain the life out of a marriage faster than anything… is constantly fighting. Does that describe your marriage? If it does, we want to encourage you! Hope is definitely not lost! I know it may feel like you can’t get out of that rut you’re in, but you can with a […]
7 Ways That Dating Makes Your Marriage Healthier
Early on in our marriage, LeAnn and I were only able to have date nights once in a blue moon. With a young blended family, it was a real challenge to find babysitters or even opportunities for alone time. And unfortunately, that was enough to convince us that we didn’t need to focus on it […]
What Is the Secret Sauce In Every Successful Marriage?
If you Google the question, “What’s the Secret to a Successful Marriage?” you’ll find dozens of articles. They all list various relational characteristics that can add to marital happiness. But, what if you had to break it all down to one thing? What is THE secret sauce to a successful marriage? LeAnn and I get […]
5 Ways To Strengthen The Relationships With Your Stepchildren
When we were merging our families, we had 6 kids {#7 came along later}, and there were some things I did well, and some things I wish I had done differently with my stepkids. But I always tried to be intentional about building those relationships. Over the course of the last 20 years of being […]
The 5 Most Important Things A Wife Needs From Her Husband
THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS A WIFE NEEDS FROM HER HUSBAND She needs her husband to COMMUNICATE well with her She Needs Her Husband to Be Present She needs her husband to be her TEAMMATE She needs her husband to be the spiritual LEADER She needs AFFECTION and INTIMACY from her husband Check out this important […]
