In this episode of the Heart and Soulution podcast, hosts Mike and Kristen Jones explore the critical roles of vision and mission statements within personal and family relationships. While common in corporate settings, the hosts argue that many couples lack a clear direction for their lives together, leading to potential conflict and unmet expectations.They discuss the differences between Vision and Mission and give ideas on how to define, and refine these statements. Mike and Kristen discuss the benefits for having a shared vision and mission. For those who are dating, discussing life visions can help determine if two people are heading in the same direction or if their paths are fundamentally incompatible. Kristen and Mike share How to Create Your Vision and Mission and outline a practical process for couples to develop these statements.

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In this episode of the Heart and Soulution podcast, Mike and Kristen Jones continue their deep dive into the unrealistic and false sexual expectations that can impact intimacy within a marriage. Borrowing concepts from the book Married Sex, they discuss how getting clear on your own expectations and understanding your spouse's is the first step toward building a healthier connection.

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Reference material and Resources to dive deeper:

• ​⁠⁠Married Sex⁠⁠, by Gary Thomas and Debra K. Fileta, published in 2021 by Zondervan publishing, available on Amazon in multiple formats.

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In this episode of Heart and Soulution, Mike and Kristen Jones discuss sexual expectations in marriage, citing the book Married Sex. They argue that personal beliefs shaped by culture and upbringing influence intimacy. Couples must communicate realistic, agreed-upon expectations and debunk myths to foster deep intimacy.

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Reference material and Resources to dive deeper:

• ⁠Married Sex⁠, by Gary Thomas and Debra K. Fileta, published in 2021 by Zondervan publishing, available on Amazon in multiple formats.

Connect with Heart and Solution:

• Follow on Instagram: Join the conversation ⁠⁠@heartandsoulution.⁠⁠

• Share Your Ideas: Let Mike and Kristen know your ideas for future episodes and engage in the conversation on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠.