🌈🌩️ Not every love story is “Sunshine and Rainbows”,  and that’s exactly what makes it beautiful. This week, we brought the studio all the way to Canada to sit down with our dear friends Elenee and Jeremiah for a raw, hilarious, and heartfelt conversation on what friendship inside and outside the marriage really looks like when life gets real.  Do you know how to recognize real friendship? Are you willing to invest in couple friendships that go the distance? This episode might just challenge you to level up. Resources: 🎟️ Want to meet all four of us (and hear Elenee perform unreleased songs)? Join us in Nashville for EROS: The DYMC Marriage Weekend! Use code ELENEE for $30 off. https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros 🎵 Listen to “Sunshine and Rainbows” by Elenee wherever you stream music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/sunshine-rainbows-single/1818920873 https://open.spotify.com/track/7i3vSK46Q3rNWs1qiaikAY?si=4a03810e13854200 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

👩‍❤️‍👨 This live Q&A episode from our recent EROS Marriage Weekend in Columbus is everything you didn’t know you needed. What do you do when you’re shutting down in conflict? How can couples in ministry keep their marriage from running dry? And what if one of you just can’t seem to be vulnerable?  These aren’t just topics. We’re diving into actual couples' questions, live and unscripted. You’ll likely hear your own story in someone else’s words.  Resources: 🎟️ Want to be part of the final EROS Marriage Weekend ever? Join us in Nashville, TN on September 12–13. It’s your last chance for live teaching, raw Q&A, and tools that actually work. Register now: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🤷🏻‍♂️ Ever felt a little off during a big win in life? Like getting married, having a baby, moving to a new city, or even switching careers/churches? You tell yourself you’re crazy & ungrateful, when really, you’re likely grieving. And that’s okay! Let’s crack open a powerful, often overlooked truth: joy and grief often walk hand-in-hand through life’s biggest transitions.  If you've ever thought, "Why am I sad about something good?" or "Shouldn’t I be over this by now?" this is for you. Learn how to spot hidden grief, understand what it’s doing to your relationships (especially your marriage), and discover how to walk through it well instead of just pushing through it. Resources: 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨 Join us at the FINAL EROS ever—happening Sept 12–13 in Nashville! Get in at our EARLY BIRD RATE before 8/11! https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

⏱️ Ready to stop letting your day run you and start showing up with PURPOSE? Join A+K as they pull back the curtain on their own morning and evening routines to help you reclaim control of your mindset, your marriage, and your mood. ☕🛌  What if your sleep, hydration, and even the light in your room are shaping your attitude more than you think? Are you living by design or default? Resources: 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨 Join us at the FINAL EROS ever—happening Sept 12–13 in Nashville! Get in at our EARLY BIRD RATE before 8/11! https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros Light Therapy Lamp https://amzn.to/3INZwMy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

😵‍💫 Ever wonder why your marriage just feels… off?  Maybe the spark is fading, or one of you is crushing it at work but totally disconnecting at home. Let’s hear Adam Lane Smith drop the real reason behind emotional burnout, sexual disconnection, and the silent divide that so many high-achieving couples face. Spoiler: we’re not just gonna tell you to communicate better. This is about brain chemistry. You’ll walk away understanding the two bonding hormones that build true intimacy, why vasopressin might be your missing link, and how to actually rebuild trust and connection. Are you leading together or just living parallel lives? Resources: 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨 Join us at the FINAL EROS ever—happening Sept 12–13 in Nashville! https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros 15% off Adam Smith’s course, How to Build a Secure Marriage with code DYMC15 https://adamlanesmith.com/product/how-to-build-a-secure-marriage/? utm_source=dymc&utm_medium=affiliate Exhausted Wives, Bewildered Husbands by Adam Lane Smith https://a.co/d/hz4SFzV Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at  www.monarchmoney.com/DYMC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🤔 What exactly is your role in marriage, and how do you know if you're doing it well? This episode gets real about the quiet pressure so many women feel to “figure it out” while men often inherit a direct mission from the start.  Let’s unpack why the lack of a job description for wives isn’t a curse, but a calling. Are you just getting by, or are you multiplying love, preserving goodness, and discerning strength? What does success in your role even look like? This isn’t your average gender roles convo.  This one’s for the wives asking, “Am I doing a good job?” and the husbands who want to lead with more than just provision. Resources: 🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to join us at the FINAL EROS ever—happening Sept 12–13 in Nashville! https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🫠 Ever feel like your fuse is shorter than your toddler’s attention span? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re digging into the moments when parenting feels more like surviving, and we’re giving you a 4-step framework to parent with clarity, compassion, and actual peace (even when you’re exhausted).  What if your response to your toddler’s tantrum was an opportunity for connection? If you've ever yelled, snapped, or shut down, this episode is your grace-filled reset. Resources: 🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to join us at the FINAL EROS ever—happening Sept 12–13 in Nashville! https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros Previous episode on Parenting the Strong-Willed Child https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-young-married-couple/id1494555036?i=1000585482149 Join Monthly Live Date Night on 7/11 Here! https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/monthlylivedatenight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

💬 Could your words be quietly undoing the very prayers you're praying over your marriage? In this raw and deeply practical episode, Adam sits down with Dave and Ann Wilson, chaplains, church leaders, authors, and real-life marriage mentors, to unpack how criticism, even when well-intended, can crush connection.  What happens when a wife realizes her “helpful feedback” feels more like booing from the stands? And what shifts when her husband finally admits, “I don't feel liked”?  If you’ve ever wondered why your encouragement seems to fall flat or how to reignite intimacy without compromising honesty, this conversation will open your eyes and your heart. Are you building your spouse up… or slowly tearing them down? Do you believe your words carry the power to transform your home? Resources: 🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to join us at the FINAL EROS ever—happening Sept 12–13 in Nashville! https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros Dave & Ann’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/daveannwilson?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== How to SPEAK LIFE to your Husband by Ann & Dave Wilson https://amzn.to/4k6cUIQ Vertical Marriage by Ann & Dave Wilson https://amzn.to/46aRirl Family Life Today Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/familylife-today/id212174303 Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

💬 What if counseling wasn’t a sign of weak faith… but of holy courage? In this powerful episode, Adam and Karissa share a deeply personal story that sparked a much-needed conversation: Can Christians trust Jesus and go to therapy? Is medicine unbiblical—or could it be part of the miracle? They unpack the dangerous theology that tells believers to "just pray harder" and reveal the truth about how therapy, when done well, can actually mirror the compassion of Christ. 💛 You’ll walk away challenged and comforted. Could your view of mental health be shaped more by fear than by faith? What if God’s healing isn’t just instant—but intentional, slow, and sacred? Resources: 🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to join us at the FINAL EROS ever—happening Sept 12–13 in Nashville! https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever feel like you're the only one wrestling with hard questions in marriage? 😥 You’re not. In this raw and unfiltered Q&A from our most recent EROS Marriage Weekend in Columbus, we dive into the stuff that usually stays in the shadows—awkward sex talks with teens, grief masked as irritability, emotional shutdowns, and why initiating intimacy can feel impossible after trauma.  What if naming the hard stuff is the first step toward healing it? Could learning a new emotional language change the way you connect? Tune in for real questions from real couples—and honest answers we all need to hear. Resources: 🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to join us at the FINAL EROS ever—happening Sept 12–13 in Nashville! https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros 10% OFF Evree Massage Cream with code KING https://evreesensation.com/ Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎯 What if the greatest threat to your marriage wasn’t another person… but a habit hidden in plain sight? Hear Adam pull back the curtain on a devastating epidemic affecting 7 out of 10 Christian men—pornography. It’s not just a “struggle,” it’s a brain-altering, soul-crushing addiction that thrives in secrecy.  So why can’t good men with strong willpower just stop? And how do they actually start to heal? This episode dives into the real reasons men get stuck—and how they can finally get free. Curious about the science behind porn addiction? Wondering what true healing looks like? Don’t miss the conversation—and don’t go it alone. If you (or someone you love) are one of the men currently fighting this battle, we have a life-altering opportunity for you: Adam is leading a 6-week Porn Recovery Group starting June 18th, meeting Wednesdays from 11am–12:30pm PST (through July 23rd). This focus group of 6-10 men is designed to give you practical tools that will help you not only find recovery—but stay in recovery. Heal the past. Win the present. Build a future that addiction can’t survive in. Resources: We have just one more EROS Marriage Weekend left this year! Register now for Nashville, September 12-13! ♥️ https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros See Men’s Recovery Group Testimonials Here! https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/porn-recovery-focus-group Sign up for Adam's Recovery Group here!  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfaLVE0paOYzwcOfQtzOvM3Vl6NK3Uycd3or3gcNwBxtvhVXA/viewform Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever feel like you’re doing everything and thinking about everything—and no one even notices? 👀💬 Or maybe you're the husband who’s wondering, “Why isn’t my help enough?”  In this eye-opening conversation with psychologist and author Dr. Morgan Cutlip, we unpack the invisible weight that’s quietly crushing connection in so many marriages. Discover why the mental load isn’t just about chores—and how sharing it could be the secret to deeper intimacy and better sex.  Could the way you're managing the everyday be pulling you apart? What would it look like to finally feel like you're on the same team again? Resources: We have just one more EROS Marriage Weekend left this year! Register now for Nashville, September 12-13! ♥️ https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros A Better Share by Dr. Morgan Cutlip https://amzn.to/4dGQlc8 Previous Episodes w/ Dr. Cutlip Our Beef with SELF CARE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-young-married-couple/id1494555036?i=1000626057962 The Sex Standoff https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-young-married-couple/id1494555036?i=1000493766715 Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever feel like you're grinding hard but still going nowhere fast? 🚀This episode is for anyone who's ever asked, “Will I ever make a difference?” Adam and Karissa get raw about one of their most humbling seasons—single-bedroom-living, weed-whacking-in-the-heat, tears-outside-a-gas-station kind of raw.  But in the midst of that, something shifted: belief. They unpack how changing your inner dialogue could be the most powerful move you make toward a better future. Are you stuck because you’re failing—or because you’ve actually succeeded and thought that was your ceiling? What if this is just the floor of your next level?  Resources: We have just one more EROS Marriage Weekend left this year! Register now for Nashville, September 12-13! ♥️ https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎈Ever wonder what makes a child feel deeply known, safe, and joyful—not just in the moment, but for life?   This episode explores the power of delight in parenting and how tiny moments of joy can quietly shape your child's sense of identity, emotional health, and their view of God. From bath bombs to sticky note lunchbox quotes, we unpack how delight isn’t spoiling—it’s soul-building.  What do your kids think makes your eyes light up? Do they feel enjoyed or just... managed? 💭 Listen in for real stories, practical tips, and questions you can ask your kids tonight at dinner. Resources: We have just one more EROS Marriage Weekend left this year! Register now for Nashville, September 12-13! ♥️ https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros Attachment Theory by John Bowlby https://amzn.to/3S4mSz1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

❤️‍🩹 When trust shatters, rebuilding isn’t about rushing to forgiveness—it’s about slow, relentless pursuit. In this episode, we unpack what it actually takes to rebuild trust after betrayal, and why “just moving on” doesn’t work.  What does a betrayed spouse truly need to feel safe again? And how can the one who broke the trust stay present in the pain without getting defensive or giving up? If you're in the thick of repair—or know someone who is—this conversation offers real hope and tangible steps forward. Are you showing up—or just showing off? Can you name the pain, or are you trying to avoid it? Let’s talk. Resources: We have just one more EROS Marriage Weekend left this year! Register now for Nashville, September 12-13! ♥️ https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros 80 Healing Questions for Broken Trust (FREE PDF) https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/BrokenTrustQuestions Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

📲 What if the very screens that entertain your kids are sabotaging their character—and your authority as a parent? In this jaw-dropping episode, Dr. Leonard Sax joins Adam and Karissa to expose the shocking truth behind the culture of disrespect dominating today’s youth. From the dopamine addiction of TikTok to the dangers of AI girlfriends and porn-fueled expectations, Dr. Sax shares the science—and the soul—behind why kids are spiraling and what parents must do to turn the tide.  Why are girls abandoning boys in record numbers? How is screen time sabotaging family connection? And what does it really take to raise respectful, resilient kids in today’s chaos? What changes are you ready to make in your home? How are you modeling respect to your kids? Let’s talk.  Resources: We have just one more EROS Marriage Weekend left this year! Register now for Nashville, September 12-13! ♥️ https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros Why Gender Matters by Dr. Leonard Sax https://amzn.to/3RHaCEh Girls on the Edge by Dr. Leonard Sax https://amzn.to/3RJXX3s Boys Adrift by Dr. Leonard Sax https://amzn.to/4khGjAv The Collapse of Parenting by Dr. Leonard Sax https://amzn.to/43aQ3q8 Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if one conversation could save your future marriage from years of pain? 💭 Hear Adam and Karissa uncover why premarital counseling is so much more than a checkbox. It’s not therapy-speak or couch confessions—it’s strategy, clarity, and tools you’ll actually use when life gets real. Think: reusable, confidence-building recipes for communication, conflict, and connection.  They’ll unpack five make-or-break conversations couples often ignore... until it’s too late. So ask yourself: Do we know how to fight fair? Are we headed in the same direction? Or are we just hoping love will be enough? ❤️‍🔥 Resources: We have just one more EROS Marriage Weekend left this year! Register now for Nashville, September 12-13! ♥️ https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros Get $50 OFF prEquipped with code KING17 https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/prequipped Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You’re planning a wedding—but are you preparing for a marriage? Hear Adam and Karissa pull back the curtain on three major blind spots that engaged couples often overlook. Why does communication seem so easy before the vows—but crash and burn after? What if marriage wasn’t designed to make you happy... but holy? And how do love and respect actually work when you're frustrated, not infatuated? Whether you’re engaged, newly married, or have been in the game for years, this episode will challenge what you think you know about marriage and inspire you to build something stronger, deeper, and more Christ-like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You’ve heard the phrase “when you know, you know”—but is love alone really enough to build a lasting marriage? 💭  In this episode, we’re diving into the 10 essential conversations every couple should have before they say “I do.” From spiritual alignment and family dynamics to sex, conflict, and forgiveness, these aren’t fluffy questions—they’re the deep, sometimes awkward, always necessary topics that shape your future together.  Are you just planning for your wedding, or are you preparing for your marriage? Grab your fiancé (or send this to someone who’s engaged) and start asking the real questions today. Resources: We have just one more EROS Marriage Weekend left this year! Register now for Nashville, September 12-13! ♥️ https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros 💬 Download the free conversation guide PDF mentioned in this episode: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/MustHaveConversationsBeforeMarriage 📝 Take the Love Languages quiz:  5lovelanguages.com 🧠 Take the 16 Personalities assessment: 16personalities.com ♥️ prEquipped: The DYMC Premarital Course: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/prequipped Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is praying together awkward? Do you struggle to make Bible reading a “we” thing instead of just a “me” thing? If your Bible is collecting more dust than highlighters, this episode is for you! 📖 We’re sitting down with Dr. Philip Nation—pastor, author, and VP at Thomas Nelson Bibles—to talk about why spiritual habits in marriage so often stall out and how to build rhythms that actually bring life. Dr. Nation shares practical wisdom on creating spiritual intimacy with your spouse, moving past the pressure to “lead perfectly,” and how to make your faith a daily, shared experience. Don't miss this conversation—it could be the key to transforming your marriage from spiritually stagnant to spiritually thriving. Resources: We have just one more EROS Marriage Weekend left this year! Register now for Nashville, September 12-13! ♥️ https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com/eros The Open Bible - 50th Anniversary Edition https://amzn.to/3E3Hxja Habits for our Holiness by Philip Nation https://amzn.to/443Qa7R Spiritual Leadership by J. Oswald Sanders https://amzn.to/43AgLJz Humility by Andrew Murray https://amzn.to/4jexPtk Stay in Conversation with Us  IG: @dearyoungmarriedcouple  Website: https://www.dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Email: hello@dearyoungmarriedcouple.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices