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Apr 2024
34m 56s

Marriage Trials to TRIUMPH: Our Story Ov...

Aaron & Jocelyn Freeman
About this episode

The last 2 years could have torn us apart and made us turn against each other. It felt like life was throwing everything at us at once, all while we had a newborn baby.

In this episode, you'll hear:

  • Our personal journey of what trials we faced over the last 2 years

  • How exactly we triumphed after these challenges and got stronger than EVER

  • What social psychology says about overcoming stressors and adversity

  • 4 areas of wisdom to guide you through anything you face as a couple

As you listen, make sure you also get signed up for one of our 30-Day Couples Challenges:

 

The Level 1 'Prioritizing Us' Challenge focuses on filling your Love Accounts, improving your communication, and strengthens your connection.


The Level 2 'Rebuilding Us' Challenge focuses on repairing and rebuilding the foundation of your partnership after being in a harder season of marriage.

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