The inaugural episode of the Heart and Soulution podcast, hosted by married couple Mike and Kristen Jones, centers on the crucial role of intentionality in fostering strong, enduring relationships. Drawing from their 30 years of marriage and Kristen's experience as a certified relationship coach, they explain that a healthy relationship requires effort and deliberate action, much like filling a jar with "big rocks" (priorities) before adding smaller ones. Mike and Kristen emphasize the importance of scheduled connection, such as date nights, to prevent couples from drifting apart. They also suggest practical steps for couples to identify their own "big rocks," encouraging open communication, brainstorming, and even "playfully fighting" for individual priorities to ensure mutual understanding and compromise.

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Books that we mentioned:

Gottman, J. M., & Silver, N. (2002), p. 133, The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. Harmony Books.

Scazzero, P., & Scazzero, G. (2022). Emotionally Healthy Relationships: Discipleship that deeply changes your relationship with others (Updated ed.). Zondervan.

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