Can you be sitting right beside your spouse and still make them feel completely alone?

In this episode of Monday Marriage Minute, Steve and Tina get personal about the impact of phones, social media, and distractions on marriage.

For years, Steve didn’t realize how much his time on his phone was affecting Tina, especially as she was working through wounds of rejection from her childhood. What seemed like an innocent habit to one spouse felt like emotional disconnection to the other.

Together, they share how being physically present isn’t the same as being emotionally available, why undivided attention matters, and how small, intentional changes can strengthen your marriage.

Remember: Your spouse shouldn’t have to compete with your phone for your attention.

Sometimes the greatest gift you can give your spouse isn’t something you buy. It’s simply being present.

Join Steve and Tina as they encourage couples to put down the distractions and reconnect with the person they promised to love.

Because a great marriage doesn’t happen by accident. It happens on purpose!

Want to strengthen and transform your marriage in person? We are gathering in east Tennessee at Revolution Church and you can register here.

If you'd like more information on what to expect at our "Happily Ever After Conference" you can check it out here.

What happens when we keep a running list of everything our spouse has done wrong?

In this episode of Monday Marriage Minute, Steve and Tina talk about the power of our attitude, the freedom of forgiveness, and why love “keeps no record of wrongs.”

From watching our tone and assuming the best in our spouse, to recognizing what’s happening in our own heart, small changes can make a big difference in a marriage. Forgiveness doesn’t mean what happened was okay—it means choosing not to carry the offense anymore or continually make your spouse repay a debt you’ve already forgiven.

Sometimes the most freeing thing we can do is take our spouse off our hook and put them on God’s—trusting Him to work in their heart while we allow Him to work in ours.

Because stronger marriages start with healthier hearts. ❤️

Want to strengthen and transform your marriage in person? We are gathering in east Tennessee at Revolution Church and you can register here.

If you'd like more information on what to expect at our "Happily Ever After Conference" you can check it out here.

When Mom & Dad Fight: Protecting Your Child’s Sense of Security

Your kids may not understand what you’re arguing about—but they can feel when something isn’t right.

In this episode of Monday Marriage Minute, Steve and Tina share from personal experience as two people who both grew up in broken homes. They talk about how conflict between parents can affect a child’s sense of safety and how some of those feelings can follow them well into adulthood.

They also share what they decided to do differently in their own marriage: protect their children from unhealthy conflict while still teaching them that disagreements happen—and that relationships can be repaired.

You’ll hear practical encouragement about creating a secure home, modeling healthy conflict, apologizing when you get it wrong, and reminding your children that Mom and Dad’s disagreements are never their responsibility.

Your children don’t need to see a perfect marriage. They need to see a safe one—where love, forgiveness, and repair are practiced.

Because stronger marriages start with healthier hearts.

Want to strengthen and transform your marriage in person? We are gathering in east Tennessee at Revolution Church and you can register here.

If you'd like more information on what to expect at our "Happily Ever After Conference" you can check it out here.