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Real Raw & Relatable Episode 58 " Extra Tater Sauce & Fresh Cut Flowers "
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Episode 58: Extra Tartar Sauce & Fresh-Cut Flowers
The Little Things That Keep Love Alive
What do Filet-O-Fish sandwiches with extra tartar sauce and fresh-cut flowers have to do with a healthy relationship? Maybe more than you think.
In this fun and lighthearted episode of Real, Raw & Relatable, Denny and Piper put each other on the spot to see just how well they know one another. From favorite foods and dream vacations to pet peeves, favorite colors, and the little quirks that make each other unique, they laugh...
Real Raw & Relatable Episode 57 " Put the " F " word into your relationships.
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In this week's episode of Real, Raw & Relatable, we're putting the F-word back into marriage... FUN! (Get your mind out of the gutter! 😄)
Somewhere between careers, bills, raising kids, busy schedules, and simply trying to survive life, many couples stop being best friends and start becoming roommates. The laughter fades, date nights become rare, and the little moments that once brought joy get replaced by responsibilities.
Join Denny and Piper as they share personal stories, hilarious memories, and real-life moments that prove connection doesn't have to...
Real Raw & Relatable Episode 56 " What's In Your Toolbox, How To Be Emotionally Available When No One Taught You How "
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For years, many men were taught how to provide, protect, sacrifice, and carry pressure… but nobody ever taught us how to stay emotionally connected while carrying all that weight.
In this powerful solo episode of Real Raw & Relatable, Denny opens up about emotional availability, masculinity, silent pressure, abandonment wounds, and learning how to let the people you love see the human being behind the armor.
Using the metaphor of a toolbox, this episode explores the emotional tools many men were never handed growing up:
🔨 The hammer of provision and p...
Real Raw & Relatable Episode 55 " TJ and Kimberlie Testimony "
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What happens when an agnostic alcoholic reaches the end of himself… and a praying wife is ready to walk away?
In this powerful episode of Real Raw & Relatable, TJ and Kimberlie share their incredible testimony of brokenness, addiction, faith, restoration, and redemption.
TJ spent years battling alcoholism while questioning God and living far from faith. Kimberlie stood by him through the chaos, praying, hurting, fighting for hope, and eventually reaching the point where she was ready to leave the marriage altogether.
But God had other plans.
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Real Raw & Relatable Episode 54 "Dating Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive… It Just Has to Be Intimate"
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After paying bills and realizing there wasn’t much left over for date night, we chose connection over consumption. We walked together to a local festival, listened to live music, played cornhole, laughed, exercised, and simply enjoyed being present with each other — and it cost almost nothing.
This episode dives into:
• Why presence matters more than price tags
• How modern distractions steal intimacy
• The beauty of simple moments together
• Why uninterrupted connection is becoming rare
• How love grows stronger through intentional presence, not expensive experiences
Sometimes th...
Real Raw & Relatable Episode 53 " The Wedge - How marriages slowly drift apart "
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Tonight’s episode is one of the rawest and most honest conversations we’ve ever had.
We’re talking about the wedge that slowly forms in marriages — not overnight, but through years of responsibilities, survival mode, emotional drift, pride, unhealed wounds, and two people quietly sacrificing connection on the altar of obligations.
So many couples don’t stop loving each other…
they simply stop intentionally pursuing each other.
Date nights disappear.
Communication becomes defensive instead of connective.
Teammates slowly become opponents keeping score against each other.<...
Real Raw & Relatable Episode 52 " How do you go from 25 years together to.....complete strangers.
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How do you go from sharing a life with someone for decades… to not even speaking anymore?
In this episode of Real Raw & Relatable, we open up about one of the strangest and hardest parts of divorce—the silence. After 25+ years of marriage and 30 years together, we never imagined life would look like this. No communication. Separate lives. Two completely different paths.
We talk about what that feels like, how identity shifts after divorce, and why it can be so hard to process going from “we” to “me.”
If you’ve...
Real Raw & Relatable Episode 51 " Smile through the Storms "
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In this Episode we talk about what we learned in our church service, smile through the storms. Follow us on Facebook, Real Raw & Relatable the Podcast and give us feedback and share your storms.
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Real Raw & Relatable Episode 50 " Change "
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In this episode we talk about change and to embrace it as God is molding you for a better plan. We reference Ecclesiastes 3:1 and Jeremiah 29:11. Follow us on Facebook and give us feedback. God Bless you.
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Real Raw & Relatable Episode 49 " Learn to be content "
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In this episode we talk about focusing on your blessings. We reference 1 Timothy 6:7-10, Hebrews 13:5 and 2 Corinthians 12:10.
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Real Raw & Relatable Episode 49 " Dealing with an unhealthy family dynamic "
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In this episode we get very vulnerable in talking about the family dynamic that we are working on, I have been guilty of not leading the right way and this episode is about doing what I need to do as a father and lead these boys through love and accountability. Please join our Face book group, Real Raw and Relatable the podcast and comment your thoughts or help in this matter.
Episode 48 " Focus on gratitude "
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In this episode we share 7 things to help change your perspective to gratitude. I know it is easier said than done but we hope that this will help you along the way. We love you guys and God Bless you.
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Episode 47 " 5 ways to tune out noise in your relationship "
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In this episode we unpack so many things to fight for our attention and slowly cause you to fall into an unhealthy pattern that we do not even realize is happening. Follow us on Facebook in the Real, Raw & Relatable Podcast Facebook group and share your input. Happy new year and we love you guys.
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Real Raw & Relatable Episode 46 " Recap "
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In this Episode we talk about the events that happened the last month and recap the podcast over the last year. Merry Christmas you all and God Bless you.
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Real Raw & Relatable Episode 45 " Focus on what you are thankful for "
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Hey guys, this episode we wanted to encourage you to be thankful for what you spouse is good at and not what they are lacking, we all have weaknesses and it could be easy to focus on that. Jesus knows our faults and sins and yet he still loves us through those short comings. Happy thanksgiving to you all and we love a are thankful for you.
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Real Raw & Relatable Episode 44 " Learn to Rest "
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In this episode we talk about the wellbeing of your soul and the importance of taking a day of rest to recharge you. Come join us as we talk about how important it is to rest you spirit, mind and soul.
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Real Raw & Relatable Episode 43 " When you know it's over "
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Come join us as we talk about a hard topic. We share from our hearts how hard it was realizing that both our marriages were over and the dark spot you go through during this difficult time. We always encourage you to heal your marriage, but this is for those of you that did fight and still could not stop divorce. God has a plan for you and I hope this episode gives your encouragement through your tough time.
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Real Raw & Relatable Episode 42 " The Blame Game "
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come join us as we talk about 4 things to help you not fall into the blame game in your marriage. Join our Facebook group Real Raw and Relatable the podcast as we would love your feedback, input and suggestions for new episodes.
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Episode 41 " Dating with a purpose "
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In this episode we talk about dating with a purpose. Come join us as we talk about why we dated and hopefully this will help you find the one God has for you. Follow us on our Facebook group Real Raw Relatable the podcast.
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Real Raw & Relatable Episode 40 " Our one-year anniversary "
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In this episode we celebrate our one-year anniversary. This episode is designed for the single people or the people that have been through divorce hoping to find love again. God has a person for you and thank you for listening.
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Episode 39 " Pearls of Wisdom"
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In this episode we talk about some pearls of wisdom from Charlie Kirk and unpack some of our thoughts and views as well. Join us as we share some of our viewpoints and expound on some of these little pearls of wisdom. We hope you enjoy!
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Real Raw & Relatable Episode 38 " Division "
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Guys, we reflect on the passing of Charlie Kirk and our hearts are broken. The devil comes to kill, steal and destroy. He starts by dividing a marriage, then a family, to the neighborhood, then the community, keep dividing us within our states and countries and then the world. Jesus is the truth the life and the way. Stop this plan and fight for your marriage.
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Episode 37 " Gods recipe for a loving marriage through scriptures"
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On this episode we unpack scriptures that strengthen marriages. Come join us and we would love your feedback. We have a Facebook group " Real Raw & Relatable the podcast " and we would love you to join the group.
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Real Raw & Relatable Episode 36 "10 rules for a happy, long-lasting marriage "
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In this episode we unpack 10 rules as a solid foundation to strengthen and build a long-lasting marriage.
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Real Raw & Relatable Episode 35 "Our Story one year later"
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Guys in this episode we talk about our story one year later, We do not know how to edit so apologize for all the crazy distractions and we keep it real. We even got into a disagreement on the podcast, haha. We are real people working through real things to make our relationship work.
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Real Raw & Relatable Episode 34 " How addictions can destroy a marriage "
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In this episode we unpack how several addictions can drive a wedge between you and your spouse. Addictions come in many forms, alcohol, drugs, pornography. These are serious threats and if not dealt with, they will destroy your marriage.
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Real Raw & Relatable Episode 33 " Life after Divorce part 2"
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In this episode we talk about the reality of going through a divorce. The pain and dark spot you go through. There is light after divorce but we both feel you if you are going through it. God is close to the broken hearted. We are always praying for you guys and we love you. Join our Facebook group.
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Real Raw & Relatable Episode 32 " Parents expectations on you growing up shapes your marriage or relationships "
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In this episode we talk about how our parents raise us and how that carries into our marriage or relationships. Follow us on our Facebook Group as we want to meet you.
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Real Raw & Relatable Episode 31 " Where does true happiness come from? "
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In this Episode we talk about the true source of our own happiness. Join us as we unpack practical application about where we derive our happiness from encompassed around the scripture. Love you guys and God Bless you all.
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Real Raw & Relatable Episode 30 " The stress that an ill spouse can have on your marriage "
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In this episode we talk about how a spouse with an illness and how it can put stress on both spouses. We love you guys and do our best to encourage you through all the challenges that come in a marriage.
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Real Raw & Relatable Episode 29 "The strain financial stress can put on a marriage "
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In this episode we talk about how important it is to communicate with your spouse on finances. How you handle your money in your marriage is so important. We unpack how this can really weight heavy on your marriage if left uncommunicated.
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Real Raw and Relatable Episode 28 " Our attitude is a choice "
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Hey guys. In this episode we talk about our attitudes and how they can impact us positively or negatively in our marriages and relationships. Come join us as we unpack some information about our attitudes.
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Real Raw & Relatable Episode 27 " Uncommunicated Expectations "
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In this episode we talk about the importance of open communication and expressing your expectations. Join us as we talk about conveying your expectations to your spouse.
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Real Raw & Relatable Episode 26 " Follow these steps for a thriving marriage "
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Happy Father's Day and in this episode, we talk about very important steps and actions to sow into your marriage and keep it thriving.
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Real Raw & Relatable Episode 25 " Blended Families "
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In this episode we talk about how blending families after a divorce can challenging and rewarding at the same time. Come join us as we unpack our experience with creating a blended family.
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Real Raw & Relatable Episode 24 " Parasites "
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In this episode we reference from the Love Dare book. It was shown in the movie Fireproof. We talked about parasites that eat away at your marriage or relationships.
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Real Raw & Relatable Episode 23 " Do what makes you happy??? Happiness vs Joy.
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In this episode we talk about the difference between happiness and joy. Come joins us as we unpack joy and what God says about it.
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Real Raw & Relatable Episode 22 " Life after divorce "
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In this episode we talk about life after divorce. The three phases you go through while healing after divorce. Self-care and finding love again. Join us on our Facebook group at Real Raw & Relatable the Podcast Facebook group and look for our logo. We want to connect with you and be able to build a community of married people, divorced people and single people. We can learn from YOUR story. Love you all.
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Real Raw & Relatable Episode 21 " The damage infidelity causes in a marriage "
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In this episode we delve into the ugly truth of infidelity. It is such a hard topic but if you let go and let God, he can heal your heart. We love you all and praying for your marriage and relationship.
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Real Raw & Relatable Episode 20 " What is a Covenant? "
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In this episode we talk about what is a covenant and how God designed it. We reference Dr. Tony Evans on the 5 ingredients to a Godly covenant.
1. Transcendence
2. Hierarchy
3. Rules
4 Sanctions
5. Inheritance
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