Conflict Avoidance
Episode 9 of the Anything Together podcast is now available on your favorite podcast platform… “Conflict Avoidance” featuring Wayne and his son-in-law, Max Tooker.” Conflict avoidance sounds nice but it’s actually really bad for your marriage. Avoiding the confrontation and the difficult conversation can sew discord and division in your marriage. Wayne and his son-in-law, […]
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 […]
Being Gentle With Your Wife
Marriage is a sacred union ordained by God, and it’s our responsibility, as husbands, to lead it biblically. As believers, we are called to love our wife as Christ loves the church, and this love must be reflected in the way we treat her. This article will examine the biblical importance of being gentle 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 […]
3 Reasons Why Biblical Marriage Is So Important
You don’t have to dig very deep to find a plethora of reasons that support the idea that marriage is a vitally important institution for humans. The Bible and culture, alike, promote the physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits that come from “tying the knot.” But, it’s the former that holds all the authority on the […]
