In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of Feathered in Grace & Armor, Chadd & Gina tackle a question every couple eventually faces: Is love enough?

Is it enough to simply say “I love you”… or is love something that must be lived out through action every single day?

Together, they challenge listeners to take an honest look at their own relationships and ask: How am I making love visible? How am I making love felt? Especially within the complexity of a blended family, where love isn’t always automatic, they explore what it means to choose love intentionally—for your spouse, your children, and even the relationships that require extra grace.

Grounded in Scripture, Gina reflects on biblical truths that remind us love is more than words—it’s patience, sacrifice, forgiveness, and commitment in motion.

This episode is an invitation to move beyond saying love… and start demonstrating it.

Because in the end, love isn’t just something you feel.
Love is something you do.

This episode of Feathered in Grace & Armor is packed with wisdom, humor, and real talk as Chadd & Gina welcome author, coach, and podcast host Monica Tanner. Monica joins the conversation to unpack the message behind her new book, Bad Marriage Advice, where she flips one of the most common clichés on its head: instead of “Happy wife, happy life,” she makes the case for a healthier truth — “Happy spouse, happy house.”

Monica shares how the book began as a heartfelt note to her oldest son as he prepared for marriage, and why love alone isn’t enough — marriage requires skills, intentional effort, and practice. The conversation explores how learning your partner’s love language, understanding emotional drivers like the Primal Question, and building real relationship habits can transform a marriage.

They also talk about Monica’s podcast, including her recent conversation with Gary Chapman about his new book, The Love Language That Matters Most, and how those insights apply to couples at every stage. Monica reflects on her son’s reaction to receiving a book written just for him and his bride — and she reveals what she calls the “cheat code” of marriage advice, so be sure to listen all the way to the end.

To learn more about Monica Tanner and her work, visit:
👉 https://www.monicatanner.com/

And we’ll just say this — Monica is absolutely TED Talk ready this year.

This episode is a refreshing reminder that strong marriages aren’t accidental… they’re built with intention, skill, and heart.

This episode of Feathered in Grace & Armor is truly a potluck—a little bit of everything that reflects what life looks like in our second act.

Chadd & Gina share an update on the family compound addition, including finding a builder to help bring the vision to life. Gina also opens up about being under the weather the past couple of weeks and the reminder that slowing down is sometimes part of the journey.

The heart of this episode centers around community—why surrounding yourself with people who lift you up matters so much. They talk about taking intentional steps to get more connected at church, stepping into service, and joining men’s and women’s groups at Grace Family Church. Gina also shares her excitement about becoming a co-leader in a women’s group, leaning into purpose and connection.

To top it off, they introduce a special Primal Question Valentine’s Reset for Couples—a guided Zoom experience designed to strengthen communication and connection.

💌 Cost: $49.99
📧 Register: GinaMichaelCoaching@gmail.com

🗓 Available sessions:
• Feb 14 – Morning session
• Feb 26 – 7–8 PM
• March 2 – 7–8 PM

This episode is about growth, faith, service, and doing life together—with honesty, humor, and heart.