Dear Young Married Couple

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How We Talk to Our Kids About Porn (And the Book That Helped) w/ Kristen Jenson, MA Jul 28, 2026

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🛡️📱 When should "the" conversation start, and what happens if we wait too long? Do you know the danger of some of the seemingly "innocent" games your kids are playing online? Hear author and educator Kristen Jenson unpack one of the most important parenting conversations of our time.

Whether your child is a toddler, tween, or somewhere in between, this episode will equip you with confidence, clarity, and actionable tools to help your kids navigate today’s digital landscape with wisdom and resilience.

Resources:

Good Pictures, Bad Pictures

https://a.co/d/064wY07d

Good Pictures, Bad Pictures Jr.

https://a.co/d/0asre2Lz

Guide for Girls

https://a.co/d/0iejcKVq

having the talkS Card Deck

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Why Your EMPATHY Might Feel FAKE Jul 21, 2026

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You can genuinely care about your spouse, say all the “right” things, and still leave them feeling completely alone.

In this episode, we explore why empathy can sometimes feel fake, how your spouse’s emotions stir up emotions in you, and the subtle difference between holding space and simply trying to make the moment end.

What looks like listening may actually be fixing, defending, or even overvalidating. So how do you stay present without becoming your spouse’s therapist, punching bag, or problem solver?

The answer may change the way you handle emotional conversations.

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Why We're Moving from California 🏡 Jul 14, 2026

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🏡 We’re moving and chasing a God-sized dream.

This isn’t a story about running away from California. It’s about moving toward the life, ministry, and vision we believe God has been leading us toward for years. We talk about the grief of leaving our home, church, family, and friends; the “breadcrumbs” that helped us recognize God’s direction; and why Nashville gives us a better opportunity to serve couples without sacrificing time with our own family.

We’re also sharing more about our dream of building the Married Couple Refuge—a beautiful retreat center created to provide rest, healing, and support for couples who spend their lives serving others.

This is a bittersweet conversation about calling, obedience, family, and the courage it takes to choose between something good and something else God may be calling you toward.

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Lessons Learned While WRITING OUR BOOK Together Jul 07, 2026

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📖 TODAY'S THE DAY! Hard copies are available on Amazon! You can get it on your doorstep as early as tomorrow. After years of conversations, counseling, rewriting, and refining, we are pulling back the curtain on what creating Dear Young Married Couple taught them about strengthening our own marriage.

Whether you're building a dream together or simply trying to build a stronger relationship, this conversation will leave you with practical encouragement you can start applying today.

Resources:

📘 Dear Young Married Couple: Letters & Tools for the Fights, the Fun, the Sex, and the Soulwork (available in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover on Amazon)

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Using ChatGPT for Marriage Problems: What You Need to Know Jun 30, 2026

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🤖 Is AI a good substitute for marriage counseling? We say no (shocking, right?) 😆

ChatGPT is designed to reinforce assumptions, whether they're accurate or not, and deliver confident answers that aren't always wise. In this episode, we unpack why turning to AI for relationship advice can sometimes deepen misunderstandings instead of bringing healing.

That doesn't mean AI is all bad, though. Used wisely, it can actually be a helpful tool for personal growth. We explore where AI can add value, where it falls short, and how to tell the difference. If you've ever asked AI what to do about your spouse (or you've been tempted to), this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

Resources:

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WE WROTE A BOOK! 🎉 Jun 23, 2026

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📖 A dream years in the making is finally becoming reality! Dear Young Married Couple: Letters & Tools for the Fights, the Fun, the Sex, and the Soulwork is available for pre-order in the Kindle version. Hard copies drop 7/7!

Pre-order the ebook here and get the audiobook for FREE when it's available!

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See where we're headed on our book tour! We'd love to meet you !🚗

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We Feel Called to Ministry… Now What? w/ Rev. JD Pearring and Lori Pearring, MA, LMFT Jun 16, 2026

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What does it really take to build a lasting ministry without sacrificing your marriage, family, or personal well-being along the way? JD and Lori Pearring pull back the curtain on the hidden challenges many leaders face from blind spots and burnout to finances, calling, and emotional health.

Resources:

Excel Leadership Network
https://excelnetwork.org/blog

LoriPearringLMFT@gmail.com

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3 Actions That Rebuild Trust After Betrayal Jun 09, 2026

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💔 Betrayal doesn’t just break trust. It shatters the entire sense of safety a marriage was built on. So what does real repair actually look like? Let's unpack the three actions that help rebuild what was lost after a breach of trust.

If you're tired of surface-level advice and wondering how trust is rebuilt in the real world, this conversation offers a practical roadmap for the long road back to connection, intimacy, and healing.

Resources :

Listen to our episode: Disconnection’s Powerful Invitation: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-young-married-couple/id1494555036?i=1000505087735

Additional episodes on disclosure, betrayal recovery, and rebuilding trust:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-young-married-couple/id1494555036?i=1000708300258

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-young-married-couple/id1494555036?i=1000635530128

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How to Kill the Ego: The Death of Pride in Leadership w/ Pastor Josh Melancon Jun 02, 2026

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🔥In a culture where pride is often celebrated as a virtue, what if it's actually the thing holding us back?

In this conversation with Pastor Josh Melancon, we unpack the hidden ways pride can shape our marriages, leadership, parenting, and spiritual growth without us even realizing it. From learning how to receive hard feedback to uncovering the wounds that drive our behavior, Pastor Josh shares hard-earned wisdom that is both deeply convicting and incredibly freeing. If you've ever struggled with defensiveness, disappointment, the need to be right, or the pressure to keep up appearances, this episode is an invitation into a different way of living.

Resources:
📘 The Mark of the Least by Josh Melancon

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNVPPZTK?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_PEEP6F2J4F43NG1GRRPW

🌐 Melancon Ministries

https://www.joshmelancon.com

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How to Lead without Bringing Home the Leftovers w/ Pastor Kevin and Chassidy Allen May 26, 2026

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⛪️ Ministry can look fruitful on the outside while quietly draining the people you love most at home. Adam & Karissa had the privilege of sitting down with Kevin & Chassidy Allen to discuss how couples can stay connected when life feels nonstop. This episode is packed with wisdom for leaders, pastors, and couples trying to balance calling, family, and emotional health without losing themselves in the process. ❤️‍🩹

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