Loving The Fight Marriage Podcast

Why is it so easy to pretend that everything is going so well when privately we know that we are hurting or that there is something seriously wrong with our relationships? Why? Because our society rewards and celebrates success and runs from vulnerability and weakness. Ironically, the only way to get strong and to succeed on a truly wholistic level is to address the issues within your life and marriage rather than ignoring them or pretending they will go away.  So, are there cracks in your marriage, and if there are, are you willing to admit it and do s...

We can all  learn from our successes and failures that we experience in our own marriages. But possibly the most powerful way to learn, is through the marriages of others, who are succeeding! Marriage advice abounds in the lives of those who have chosen commitment and vows over wishful thinking or giving up and walking away.

Join hosts, Travis and Dawn Rosinger, as they share their individual experiences of hearing the stories of two very different marriages that both had a profound impact on them. This episode is a chance to learn from those marriage stories and the a...

Fix your leaking tire over and over again by putting air in it or drop it off at the tire shop to prepare it for getting new tires? Which makes more sense? The right answer is get the new tires and never have to deal with fixing the old tires again! It's the same way in marriage. Are you and your spouse always trying to repair something broken with your relationship only to have new cracks emerge later on due to the fact that that portion of your relationship was never really mended to begin with? It's time to...

Your reading this so that must mean that your alive! Do you realize what a gift that is? The life you are enjoying today is something other people aren't experiencing. They never made it out of yesterday. Their life ended, but yours continued. That isn't just a gift, it's a blessing from God! So, you're alive today but what if you knew you wouldn't be alive tomorrow? What would you do differently today? What would you say, what intentional actions would you take, and where would you go? One thing is true, if all of us knew that today...

Cars drive themselves and airplanes have autopilot. The amount of technology it takes to keep a plane in the air and a self driving car on the road boggles the mind! Yet, in the middle of both of those is one of the most low tech pieces of equipment that was orginally developed in the 1800's. It's one of the most important pieces of equipment and that's why it's still used and mandated today. The seatbelt. Simple, yet it will save your life. So, what about your marriage? Does your marriage have seatbelts that keep it safe and keep...

None of us are exactly alike. We all have facets of our personalities, beliefs and behaviors that define who we are and what we value. Because of this, there are so many things that make us different than our spouses and annoy us even though we were attracted to the differences we originally saw in them. Yes, we said “I do” to each other, but we didn’t say “I will” with the intention to become just like the one we married. It’s those differences in marriage, especially in the areas where we may never be the same that can cau...

Someone forgets to empty the dishwasher or a disagreement breaks out over where to go out to eat and suddenly the "moment" turns into a fight that ends in threats of divorce. Can you feel the heat of a marriage that is on fire, a marriage that is ablaze with conflict and unmet expectations? How can seemingly healthy marriages allow a little spark of conflict to burn their house and their marriage down? What about you? Is your marriage on fire?

Join host, Travis and Dawn Rosinger, as they share a step by step process of how...

Is your marriage in need of better communication, the kind that will grow you closer to one another and help your love increase? Communication is one of the biggest foundational pieces of any relationship that allows it to get stronger and flourish. What if there was a marriage communication tool that could take your conversations to the next level and help you understand your spouse in a way that you never thought possible? Well, there is! It’s found in the one conversation you must have with your spouse weekly!

Join host, Travis and Dawn Rosinger, as th...

We live in a world where if someone has a talent, a platform, athleticism or beauty then we suddenly feel like we have to build them an altar and worship them for what could possibly be God given, superficial or fake. Even if what they have is  real, should we really be pouring our attention and adoration on people who may ultimately fail us? Maybe not. What if there was a real hero who was worth our attention that could change our marriage in ways we never dreamed? Guess what? There is. The Marriage Hero exist!

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Everyday it’s easy to get pulled away and distracted from the things that God has given us to focus on, to get pulled out of the lane He wants us to stay in. It’s something that every marriage has to fight against and be aware of in order to keep the right things in view and to not lose sight of the finish line. What does God have for you and how can you avoid stumbling, slowing down, and ultimately dropping out of the race that we are all called to run as followers of Jesus? It’s a ra...

What happens when something goes bad? Well, if it's food, we often throw it away. Which makes sense if you don't want something bad in your stomach or mouth. But what about when something goes bad, and actually it get's better? Is that possible? Yes! There are many things that when they go bad, they not only get better, they become amazing!! Would it be great if that happened to your marriage? It can. There are three key ingredients that can deliver the right chemistry to your relationship giving you a chance to have a B.A.D. marriage...

What does it look like to take great care of your body and make sure that it stays in good health whenever possible? There are some pretty obvious ways that we can do that but there are also some not so obvious ways that we can invest in our health. How about your spiritual heart and your soul? How do you know if they are where they should be on a spiritual trajectory of growth and health? Marriages need that same feedback as our bodies and our hearts. In the same way, our marriages need a chance, some priceless...

It's the start of a New Year and a chance to look at your life a littler closer. What will you do differently and how will you behave differently? Will you change one thing or change everything? Ironically, it's the people who are willing to constantly look at their own lives and move themselves forward with needed changes that allows them to position themselves to succeed in life and in their marriages. What if you overlooked all of that and even though you knew you needed to change, you still chose to do nothing? What would happen? What would...

Does every marriage, every couple have a superpower lying just below the surface of their relationship?? YES! Every couple has an ability to band together in a common cause to make others feel like royalty and in the process their own marriage is strengthened and unified. What is that power and why is it beneficial to the couple's marriage to use it?

Join hosts Travis and Dawn Rosinger as they discuss a fairly overlooked attitude and action that most relationships can use to gain "wins" for their marriage. They delve into a concept that mixes loving strangers...

What if you did something bad and then tried to cover it up, tried to pretend it never happened. Well, if you're human you have likely done that many times throughout your life. When we do this, we are showing that we are starting to believe The Great Lie. We fall into the trap and believe that secrets exist and can be kept. The truth is that there are no secrets and almost all secrets eventually come to light.

Join hosts Travis and Dawn Rosinger as they dig into the idea that secrets take a huge toll...

What is a dirty word? It's often one that people find repulsive and can't stand the thought of someone saying out loud. Vulgar, dirty words are offensive and worth avoiding at all costs. Yet, there are other dirty words that aren't considered profane and at the same time lack vulgarity. Shocking words that still make almost anyone cringe when they hear them.

Your relationship with your spouse needs one very important dirty word, quite possibly the dirtiest of all words in marriage. It's a word that most find repulsive, but if applied to a husband and wife...

What is a dirty word? It's often one that people find repulsive and can't stand the thought of someone saying out loud. Vulgar, dirty words are offensive and worth avoiding at all costs. Yet, there are other dirty words that aren't considered profane and at the same time lack vulgarity. Shocking words that still make almost anyone cringe when they hear them.

Your relationship with your spouse needs one very important dirty word, quite possibly the dirtiest of all words in marriage. It's a word that most find repulsive, but if applied to a husband and wife...

Parenting is one of the most rewarding and at the same time one of the most defeating experiences. Parents have their work cut out for them but the pay off is the enjoyment that comes from these amazing children God has entrusted to them. There is one problem though. Once your kids are gone, you can't go back. That is why doing the right things now is so crucial to their lives then.

Join hosts Travis and Dawn Rosinger for Part 2 of this two-part series on Parenting as they share four things parents...

Parenting is one of the most rewarding and at the same time one of the most defeating experiences. Parents have their work cut out for them but the pay off is the enjoyment that comes from these amazing children God has entrusted to them. There is one problem though. Once your kids are gone, you can't go back. That is why doing the right things now is so crucial to their lives then.

Join hosts Travis and Dawn Rosinger for this two-part series on Parenting as they share four things parents need to...

Is your spouse okay? How do you know? Have you had a conversation with them lately asking them how they are REALLY doing?

We help so many people at work, in our extended family, and in our neighborhoods. So often we just want to be present, ready and willing to jump in and lend a hand. If that's you, that's awesome! That means you are trying to be a good human, trying to live the way that Jesus would want you to live. But what about your spouse? When was the last time you looked them in...

Imagine your spouse does something that really makes you angry. You immediately begin to think of all the reasons why they shouldn't have done this awful thing and then you also start to think of how you are going to let them have it when you see them next. You want them to pay. You are boiling mad. But wait. Is that the best plan? Would it make more sense first to hear what your marriage partner was thinking at the time of the event and what was happening in their world that may have caused them to do...

Can you imagine a friend who is available often but suddenly when you need them the most they can't be found. Because of their absence and lack of availability, you are left to deal with some of the most difficult circumstances in life on your own. That's what is so great about our Heavenly Father. He is a good God because He is ALWAYS there when you need Him most, and He never closes up shop and goes home for the night. God's goodness and His willingness to love us, provide protection, and the peace we need in life...

Talking to an old friend can be so helpful and needed, especially when you are feeling disconnected from others or troubled by something difficult in your life. Why is that someone who knows us so well can soothe our pain or bring hope as they provide encouragement about who we are and what we are capable of? Why? It's because they know us so well, maybe better than anyone else. God is the same way. He knows you better than anyone. He made you. Just like you can call or text an old friend and they will be there...

Have you ever met someone who has gone through some really horrible things but for some reason their outlook on life is really positive? Have you ever talked to someone who made a bad decision in their past, but they seem to put a very logical, positive spin on it regardless of that bad decision? Then they go on to constantly talk about how their life could be in a lot worse place than it is right now. How do they do it? How do these people take their negative experiences and decisions and are filled with gratitude for...

Almost everything seems appealing at first, but then after a little while, it can start to feel like a decision that you regret, a commitment that you never should have made to begin with. One decision piled on top of another and before you know it, you have a life and marriage that feels overwhelming and out of control. It's then, that a longing for the simple life comes bubbling  up in your emotions and your heart and races through your mind. "Even when it comes to God, life used to be so simple," you think to yourself. "I j...

Trust. Are you sure? Well, you've been hurt before, wronged before. If you make that move or take that step it could just backfire in your face and cause another traumatic wave of pain. Yet, with all the risks and all the not-so-distant memories of disappointment, trust is our best option. Our societies can't function without it and marriages are doomed to fail when it's not present. Okay, trust. I will. But then, who makes the first move? Who goes first?

Join hosts Travis and Dawn Rosinger as they talk through a real world scenario of how...

How do you remember something important, something memorable, something you never want to forget? Hopefully you start a tradition or take a piece of that experience with you into the future that will always bring you back to that time, that moment. In the Old Testament God's people would build an altar as a way of acknowledging God's existence  in their lives but also acknowledge His help in whatever they had accomplished. When it comes to God in marriage, how can couples do the same? How do you build a spiritual altar in your marriage so you never forget G...

Sometimes everything is not exactly what it seems. Yes, you could be tired and irritable, your spouse could have gotten a bad night's sleep, your neighbor could be being snarky, and your work situation could be just people not getting along. But at other times, it's possible that there is something more going on just below the surface.  How much of our world is simply challenging or difficult and how much of our world is negative and disappointment that comes as a result of living on a battlefield between good and evil. Could our marriages, our families and our f...

It spilled  everywhere and turned an easy moment into one that was heightened by panic and complexity. That’s what happened from a little milk that splashed unexpectedly into a day,  but it’s also what happens to most of us when our lives gets hit by something small but frustrating. Why do we let these little incursions get to us and bring trouble into our minds and hijack our emotions?

Join hosts Travis and Dawn Rosinger as they share a simple story of how some spilt milk left a profound impact on their marriage and life. As you...

Have you ever just hit a wall and felt completely depleted and empty spiritually? It’s hard as a person to have this happen and can be even harder on your marriage. Having strong leadership in your relationship as a couple and being full spiritually can and will keep you moving forward into all that God has for your marriage and to keep it strong for the future!

Join hosts, Travis and Dawn Rosinger, as they get vulnerable and share how they have felt empty and in need of a chance to refill their spiritual and leadership bu...

Ever experienced a moment so unexpected and disastrous that you couldn't help but laugh? We did, and it involved a  summer day, a beautiful lawn, a lawnmower, and a trap. We had an event happen a few days ago that left us with a memorable experience and a profound lesson.

Join Travis and Dawn Rosinger as they explore traps that are designed to destroy your marriage and life along with key actions you can take to avoid them. They'll share insights on how focusing on Jesus, being vigilant and aware of evil, and fleeing from temptation will b...

You're about to get swept away on a thrilling adventure as we recount our recent whitewater rafting trip in Colorado. This isn't just a tale about conquering level four rapids, but a journey filled with adrenaline, life-saving moments, and powerful life lessons. Buckle up and get ready to navigate the powerful currents of this episode.

Caught between the thrill of the rapids and the primal fear of danger, we faced a moment that changed our perspective forever. Picture this: another raft capsizes, four people are flung into the swirling waters, and suddenly, it's up to us to...

Think about your most memorable family vacation. Now let me tell you about one of ours that solidified our belief in the power of family, perseverance, and unified goals. We embarked on a road trip to Colorado Springs, a family adventure that connected four generations through God's magnificent creation. Our experiences ranged from marveling at the natural beauty of Red Rocks and Garden of the Gods to exploring the historic Manitou Cliff Dwellings. On a lighter note, we couldn't resist the charm of the Penny Arcade and indulged in some guilty pleasure at In-N-Out Burger.

Now, imagine...

There are people who come and go from our lives, and then from time to time some of them stay, they never leave. The ones that never leave are special, special because they love us for who we are. We call them friends. Friends are the ones who cry with us during times of defeat, celebrate with us in times of victory, and they provide a confirmation of God's unconditional love by sticking with us through the ups and downs. Friends earn their right to be called chosen family. So, do you have any good ones, good friends? You...

Could you imagine losing your vision and not being able to see in color or not being able to see at all? Your vision is one of the most important physical qualities that you have and losing it could literally change the trajectory of your life forever. Losing your vision wouldn't be great, but losing your spiritual vision would be even worse. That is why how we look at the world, what we look at, what we look for, and the way we look can all have a huge impact on our lives and especially on our faith.
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If you think winter is over as soon as it hits 90 degrees, you're wrong. It may be hot outside but the new winter season has just begun  inside!! It can be so cold in the summer indoors thanks to air conditioning units that are cranked up by the person who changed the thermostat. If it's too cold, go change it back. In the same way, if you don't like the temperature of the environment around you, change it. Be a thermostat that shifts the environment to one that is way more fulfilling!

Join hosts, Travis and Dawn R...

Joy is one of the ways we understand that life is going well and that we are internally fulfilled. When joy is missing or it’s inconsistent, something needs to change quickly. Life without joy and a marriage without fulfillment can be difficult and unbearable at times. On the other hand, a marriage and life with joy is like nothing else and will leave you feeling blessed and content.

Join hosts, Travis and Dawn Rosinger, as they focus on practical ways every couple can re-inject joy back into their marriage and into their lives. They provide wisdom-filled en...

Have you noticed that your marriage just isn’t what it used to be? The love and the passion that once was seems to have seeped out of your heart and out of your mind. Well, it doesn’t have to be that way! What if you could get it back and what if all it took was a look in the mirror to see who you really are as a spouse? Maybe, the beginning of a fresh start for your marriage is only a decision away? Could it be that the answers you’re looking for will be found...

Have you noticed that your marriage just isn’t what it used to be? The love and the passion that once was seems to have seeped out of your heart and out of your mind. Well, it doesn’t have to be that way! What if you could get it back and what if all it took was a look in the mirror to see who you really are as a spouse? Maybe, the beginning of a fresh start for your marriage is only a decision away? Could it be that the answers you’re looking for will be found...

Have you noticed that your marriage just isn’t what it used to be? The love and the passion that once was seems to have seeped out of your heart and out of your mind. Well, it doesn’t have to be that way! What if you could get it back and what if all it took was a look in the mirror to see who you really are as a spouse? Maybe, the beginning of a fresh start for your marriage is only a decision away? Could it be that the answers you’re looking for will be found...