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    Marriage Is Tougher Than Woodpecker Lips

    We want to create a community where men can share and learn from each other about marriage. We all know we can be better but how do we do that? Our thought on the matter is this: By sharing our experiences and asking questions we can create discussions to find the answers we need. Listen in while we interview men from around the world. Anywhere from engaged all the way to widowed, we can explore everything marriage has to offer. We can't wait to hear from you!
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    Episodes (153)

    I Am / I Want To Be

    I Am / I Want To Be

    What kind of husband do you want to be? Why not declare it and become it?

    We hope you enjoy!

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    Thank You,
    Bryan and Paul

    Not Feeling Appreciated...What We Give Back

    Not Feeling Appreciated...What We Give Back

    What kind of energy are you putting into your marriage when you don't feel appreciated? Have you even realized what's happening? How do you have that conversation?

    We hope you enjoy!

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    Thank You,
    Bryan and Paul

    I Now Expect More

    I Now Expect More

    This week we talk about when we make improvements "know better", more is now expected "do better". If ykyk...

    We hope you enjoy!

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    This goes a long way to help us get our message out to more men ready to be better husbands!

    Thank You,
    Bryan and Paul

    Your Goals Are My Goals

    Your Goals Are My Goals

    Being aligned with your spouse is a great feeling. Being aligned on your goals as well is arguably an even better feeling. This week we talk about being aligned, setting goals and how we can have different goals within our aligned marriages.

    We hope you enjoy!

    Please reach out to us at:

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    Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic ideas

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    This goes a long way to help us get our message out to more men ready to be better husbands!

    Thank You,
    Bryan and Paul

    Holding Your Value Pt. 2

    Holding Your Value Pt. 2

    This is part 2 to last week's episode. Here, we speak more about how your family projects its values in the the world.

    We hope you enjoy!

    Please reach out to us at:

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    Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic ideas

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    This goes a long way to help us get our message out to more men ready to be better husbands!

    Thank You,
    Bryan and Paul

    Holding Your Value

    Holding Your Value

    Have you held up your end of the deal? We have a conversation about the promises we make and how we sometimes will slip up or regress. When we're trying to be better men and husbands what gets in our way?

    We hope you enjoy!

    Please reach out to us at:

    marriageistougher.com

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    Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic ideas

    Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!!!
    This goes a long way to help us get our message out to more men ready to be better husbands!

    Thank You,
    Bryan and Paul

    How We Vacation Together

    How We Vacation Together

    How do you and your wife vacation together? Do you find yourself needing a vacation after your vacation? Have you learned to enjoy each other's company, truly relax and recharge?

    We hope you enjoy!

    Please reach out to us at:

    marriageistougher.com

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    Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic ideas

    Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!!!
    This goes a long way to help us get our message out to more men ready to be better husbands!

    Thank You,
    Bryan and Paul

    Acknowledging Your Wife's Contributions

    Acknowledging Your Wife's Contributions

    Have you ever struggled to see exactly what it is your wife has been doing to keep the family moving forward? For that matter, what she's been doing to keep your world moving forward? We know, Bryan shares a story about how this affected him and where he is now.

    We hope you enjoy!

    Please reach out to us at:

    marriageistougher.com

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    Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic ideas

    Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!!!
    This goes a long way to help us get our message out to more men ready to be better husbands!

    Thank You,
    Bryan and Paul

    Do You Want To Be Right Or Do You Want To Reconcile?

    Do You Want To Be Right Or Do You Want To Reconcile?

    Do you want to be right or do you want to reconcile? We talk about the definition of reconciliation and how we can mess it up.

    We hope you enjoy!

    Please reach out to us at:

    marriageistougher.com

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    Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic ideas

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    This goes a long way to help us get our message out to more men ready to be better husbands!

    Thank You,
    Bryan and Paul

    What's The Limit To Asking For Change?

    What's The Limit To Asking For Change?

    If your spouse seemed unwilling to change would you stay? What if it seemed more like something you needed but they were unable to change, would you stay? Is there a limit to the changes we can ask for? Did you do the work before getting married to learn about what might be a deal breaker?

    We hope you enjoy!

    Please reach out to us at:

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    Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic ideas

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    This goes a long way to help us get our message out to more men ready to be better husbands!

    Thank You,
    Bryan and Paul

    Answers To The Test

    Answers To The Test

    Are you tired of women not telling you what they want? Should they cut the games? Should we as men step up?

    We hope you enjoy!

    Please reach out to us at:

    marriageistougher.com

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    Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic ideas

    Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!!!
    This goes a long way to help us get our message out to more men ready to be better husbands!

    Thank You,
    Bryan and Paul


    Marriage Is A Gift

    Marriage Is A Gift

    How is your marriage a gift? Who can your marriage be a gift to? We discuss those questions and more.

    We hope you enjoy!

    Please reach out to us at:

    marriageistougher.com

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    Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic ideas

    Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!!!
    This goes a long way to help us get our message out to more men ready to be better husbands!

    Thank You,
    Bryan and Paul


    What Guides Your Marriage?

    What Guides Your Marriage?

    What is the beacon that dictates the direction of your marriage? Are you feeling lost? This week we ask and answer this question. We have a great conversation about external influence and seeking God's guidance.

    We hope you enjoy!

    Please reach out to us at:

    marriageistougher.com

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    Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic ideas

    Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!!!
    This goes a long way to help us get our message out to more men ready to be better husbands!

    Thank You,
    Bryan and Paul


    Successful, But Are We Enough?

    Successful, But Are We Enough?

    By most measures a man can be successful and still feel like he is not enough. Is it a comparison game or is there more work that needs to be done?

    We hope you enjoy!

    Please reach out to us at:

    marriageistougher.com

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    Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic ideas

    Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!!!
    This goes a long way to help us get our message out to more men ready to be better husbands!

    Thank You,
    Bryan and Paul


    Throwback - Giving Without Expectations

    Throwback - Giving Without Expectations

    Do you have a heart to give? What is the true reason you decide to give? Can you be truly selfless?

    We had these questions and explore whether or not it is even possible to give without expectations.

    We hope you enjoy!

    Please reach out to us at:

    marriageistougher.com

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    Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic ideas

    Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!!!
    This goes a long way to help us get our message out to more men ready to be better husbands!

    Thank You,
    Bryan and Paul


    Vision Planning For Your Marriage

    Vision Planning For Your Marriage

    When is the last time you have a conversation with your wife about planning for the future? When is the last time you had that conversation and included God? This week we talk about the importance of both.

    We hope you enjoy!

    Please reach out to us at:

    marriageistougher.com

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    Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic ideas

    Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!!!
    This goes a long way to help us get our message out to more men ready to be better husbands!

    Thank You,
    Bryan and Paul

    Betrayal

    Betrayal

    How do we handle being or feeling betrayed? This week we discuss this topic and also discuss what happens when we feel betrayed by God. Fair warning, this could be a little heavy for some.

    We hope you enjoy!

    Please reach out to us at:

    marriageistougher.com

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    Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic ideas

    Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!!!
    This goes a long way to help us get our message out to more men ready to be better husbands!

    Thank You,
    Bryan and Paul

    Managing The Details - 2022 Throwback

    Managing The Details - 2022 Throwback

    WHOA!! Sometimes it's the small things that help us get better. I remember a time when I was looking for all the grand gestures and acts and improvements to help push me over the edge to being a great husband. The reality is, it takes practice being consistent with the little things.

    We hope you enjoy!

    Please reach out to us at:

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    Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic ideas

    Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!!!
    This goes a long way to help us get our message out to more men ready to be better husbands!

    Thank You,
    Bryan and Paul

    Appropriate Vs. Inappropriate

    Appropriate Vs. Inappropriate

    Defining appropriate and inappropriate in this episode. How are we having conversations when we feel our spouse is inappropriate. What are we doing to set boundaries?

    We hope you enjoy!

    Please reach out to us at:

    marriageistougher.com

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    Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic ideas

    Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!!!
    This goes a long way to help us get our message out to more men ready to be better husbands!

    Thank You,
    Bryan and Paul

    Service And Sacrifice

    Service And Sacrifice

    What is the true cost of a life of service. How does does that affect your family? Do you even think about it before giving your time?

    We hope you enjoy!

    Please reach out to us at:

    marriageistougher.com

    facebook.com/MarriageIsTougher

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    Let us know if you would like to be a guest on the show or share topic ideas

    Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!!!
    This goes a long way to help us get our message out to more men ready to be better husbands!

    Thank You,
    Bryan and Paul