Team Us

Do you ever run out of things to talk about with your spouse? After almost twenty-two years of marriage, we do! In this episode, we share some fun conversation starters we found online and model for you how to use them to connect with your spouse. Conversation Starters We Answer If you could have any job, whether serious or silly, and money was not a factor, what would it be? If time travel existed, when and where would you like to visit first? Who are three famous people, dead or alive, you would want to have lunch with? If you could only listen to two albums for the rest of your life, which ones would you choose, and why? What do you think our biggest strength as a couple is? What about our biggest weakness? What’s a "little thing" in our relationship that you really love? If our life was a reality TV series, what do you think would be the most appropriate title? What is one date we have not done you would like to do? "Us Time" Challenge Ask each other the conversation starters we used or find additional ones online. Team Us Resources Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/) FREE Team Us Study Guide (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/)  Links Mentioned in This Episode “93 Meaningful Conversation Starters & Questions for Couples to Better Connect,” The Adventure Challenge, https://www.theadventurechallenge.com/blogs/news/conversation-starters-for-couples/ “260 Free Printable Conversation Starters for Couples,” WinShape Marriage, https://marriage.winshape.org/resource/conversation-starters-for-date-night/ Bedtime Prayers: Lullabies and Peaceful Worship by Twila Paris (https://amzn.to/4gf4aj5) Connect with Ted and Ashleigh Website (https://ashleighslater.com/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/teamuspodcast/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ashleighslaterauthor) Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

When was the last time you and your spouse took the time to dream together? In this episode, Mike and Kate Battistelli join us and share what it looks like to trust God with everything and bravely step into His dreams for us. You don’t want to miss this interview! Us Time Challenge Talk about your dreams and goals as a couple. Is there a God Dare you need to answer together? Connect with Mike and Kate Battistelli Visit Kate’s website (https://katebattistelli.com/) Receive FREE sample chapters of The God Dare by texting GODDARE to 44144 Read Growing Great Kids: Partner with God to Cultivate His Purpose in Your Child’s Life (https://katebattistelli.com/growing-great-kids/) Read The God Dare: Will You Choose to Believe the Impossible? (https://katebattistelli.com/god-dare/) Follow Kate on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/KateBattistelli/), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/katebattistelli/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/katebattistelli) Team Us Resources Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/) FREE Team Us Study Guide (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/) Connect with Ted and Ashleigh Website (https://ashleighslater.com/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/teamuspodcast/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ashleighslaterauthor) Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

It’s our 50th episode! To celebrate, today, we’re talking about celebrations. We’ll explore why celebrating together as a couple matters and share practical ways you can mark both the big and the small milestones, victories, and occasions as a couple. Us Time Challenge Find something to celebrate this week. Team Us Resources Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/) FREE Team Us Study Guide (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/) Links Mentioned in This Episode “Anniversary Gifts by the Year: Our Traditional and Modern Guide,” Brides.com (https://www.brides.com/gallery/wedding-anniversary-gifts-by-year-for-him-her-and-them) Connect with Ted and Ashleigh Website (https://ashleighslater.com/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/teamuspodcast/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ashleighslaterauthor) Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Are you or your spouse in the military? Or do you have friends or family members who are? If so, you don’t want to miss this episode. Mike and Carlie Kercheval join us. They’re trained Christian marriage counselors, certified marriage coaches and mentors, best-selling authors, and more. Mike and Carlie spent years of their marriage as a military couple. Listen in as they share encouragement for other military couples and offer ideas on how those not serving in the armed forces can support those who are. Take the "Us Time" Challenge Join Mike and Carlie's Free 5-Day Marriage Communication Challenge at marriagelegacyuniversity.com. More from Mike and Carlie Kercheval Visit Marriage Legacy University (https://www.marriagelegacyuniversity.com/) Listen to the Wives of Integrity Podcast (https://www.marriagelegacyuniversity.com/podcasts/wives-of-integrity) Listen to the Praying Couple Podcast (https://www.marriagelegacyuniversity.com/podcasts/the-praying-couple-podcast)   Follow Mike and Carlie on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/marriagelegacyuniversity) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/marriagelegacyuniversity) Team Us Resources Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/) FREE Team Us Study Guide (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/) Connect with Ted and Ashleigh   Website (https://ashleighslater.com/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/teamuspodcast/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ashleighslaterauthor) Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Do you and your spouse have fun together? As couples, sometimes we can get in a rut and feel like life — and marriage — are all work and no play. In this episode, we’re exploring how we can make marriage fun again. "Us Time" Challenge If fun is lacking from your marriage, try one of our suggestions. Team Us Resources Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/) FREE Team Us Study Guide (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/) Links Mentioned in This Episode “Ideas for How to Add Fun Back into Your Marriage” by Andrew Linder Connect with Ted and Ashleigh   Website (https://ashleighslater.com/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/teamuspodcast/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ashleighslaterauthor) Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In many places, the school year has started. How can you stay connected as a couple when the fall schedule threatens to pull you apart? Today, we’re sharing some marriage survival tips for the school year. 4 Marriage Survival Tips for the School Year Create a Plan Reduce Commitments Let Other Things Go Tackle Tasks Together Take the "Us Time" Challenge Pull out your calendar and create a plan for connecting daily and dating weekly. Team Us Resources Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage FREE Team Us Study Guide Links Mentioned in This Episode How to Have a Front-Seat Marriage with James and Arlene Pellicane {Episode 39} Connect with Ted and Ashleigh Website Instagram  Facebook Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this week's episode, we talk with author, speaker, Bible teacher, and podcaster Jennifer Rothschild and her husband Phil about how to team up in all seasons of life. Take the "Us Time" Challenge Find a couple you know who has been married for thirty years or more. Ask them what they’ve done to remain a team, and then put some of their advice into practice in your marriage. More from Jennifer Rothschild Visit Jennifer's website (https://jenniferrothschild.com/) Amos: An Invitation to the Good Life by Jennifer Rothschild (https://www.jenniferrothschild.com/amos/)  Take Courage: A Study of Haggai by Jennifer Rothschild (https://www.jenniferrothschild.com/store/product/take-courage-a-study-of-haggai-bible-study-member-book-video-access/)  Psalm 23: The Shepherd With Me by Jennifer Rothschild (https://www.jenniferrothschild.com/store/product/psalm-23-the-shepherd-with-me-bible-study-member-book/)  The 4:13 Podcast with Jennifer Rothschild (https://www.jenniferrothschild.com/category/podcast/)  Follow Jennifer on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.j.rothschild) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jennrothschild/)  Team Us Resources Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/) FREE Team Us Study Guide (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/) Connect with Ted and Ashleigh   Website (https://ashleighslater.com/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/teamuspodcast/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ashleighslaterauthor) Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What relationship-building habits do you and your spouse have? Listen in as we share five practices that, if made a habit, can potentially improve your marriage. Take the "Us Time" Challenge Pick one of these practices to make a habit. Team Us Resources Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage FREE Team Us Study Guide Links Mentioned in This Episode Debra Filet’s Instagram post “The Sound Relationship House: Build Love Maps” by Ellie Lisitsa at The Gottman Institute Dr. Gary Chapman: The 5 Apology Languages and Their Meanings on Kirk Cameron on TBN The Apology Language Quiz The Surprising Secret of Highly Happy Marriages by Shaunti Feldhahn Navigating Mental Health as a Team with Jon and Brett Seidl {Episode 36} Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Do you and your spouse have couple friends? In this episode, we discuss why making them can sometimes be challenging, offer you some practical tips on how to find and connect with other married couples, and share three types of couple friends we all need. Listen to the EpisodeTake the "Us Time" Challenge Think about your couple friends. Do you have some? If so, schedule a time to go on a double date or hang out. If you don’t, come up with a strategy for making some. Team Us Resources Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage FREE Team Us Study Guide Links Mentioned in This Episode "Couple Devotional: Community" by Laird Crump at Focus on the Family "How to Make (New) Couple Friends" at Prepare and Enrich Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

No matter how long you’ve been married, reminding yourself of fundamental marriage truths is helpful. In this episode, we’ll share four truths about marriage every couple needs to remember. 4 Truths About Marriage Every Couple Needs to Remember When marriage gets hard, it’s normal to wonder if you’ve made a mistake — but it doesn’t mean you have. Conflict is useful, but learning how to do it well takes practice. Your spouse will change, but sometimes that change is unpredictable. You need to “leave and cleave,” but it’s easier said than done. Us Time Challenge Talk about which of these truths you needed to be reminded of most. Ask yourselves: How can we live it out in our marriage this week? Team Us Resources Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage FREE Team Us Study Guide  Links Mentioned in This Episode “6 Truths About Marriage Every Engaged Couple Needs to Hear” by Ashleigh Slater at Boundless.org “Did I Marry the Wrong Person” by Glenn Lutjens at FocusontheFamily.com “Want a Great Marriage Someday? Learn to handle conflict now” by Suzanne Hadley Gosselin at Boundless.org Reset: Powerful Habits to Own Your Thoughts, Understand Your Feelings, and Change Your Life by Debra Fileta   The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages: The Little Things That Make a Big Difference by Shaunti Feldhahn Connect with Ted and Ashleigh Website Instagram Facebook Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.