In this episode of the Crazy Cool Family Podcast, we sit down with McKenzie (our 4th daughter) to introduce the marriage Deep Dive “Fostering Love in Your Marriage.” She has been married for 4 1/2 years and has two tiny, beautiful daughters.

Together they unpack why the word fostering matters — nurturing, cultivating, and fighting toward something good — and why so many couples drift into fighting against each other instead of fighting for their relationship. Suz and Kenz talk about how marriage can become a “back burner” once kids arrive, but why it’s worth prioritizing again because children can feel unity and disunity in the home.

The conversation centers on returning to what God says about love and marriage, using Scripture as the anchor rather than relying only on the world’s tools. They also share practical rhythms couples can start using right away, including making time, practicing honesty, doing regular check-ins, and choosing to love with intentionality.

If you are looking for a way to invest in your marriage this month, this is the podcast for you. Listen and share with a friend, today!

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In this episode, Don and Suzanne talk with Casey and Meygan Caston from Marriage365 about simple, practical marriage tools for busy parents. If your relationship feels stuck in logistics, resentment, or disconnection, this conversation gives you actionable habits you can start right away.

You’ll learn how small, daily investments — not grand gestures — build strong, lasting marriages.

In This Episode:

• The weekly marriage check-in meeting that reduces conflict

• How to share the mental load as a couple

• Why thriving marriages use tools and systems

• How to apologize in a way that actually repairs relationships

• The power of forgiveness and humility in family life

• Why initiation is leadership in marriage
• How to work on your marriage — even if your spouse won’t engage yet
• How healthy marriage habits impact your kids

Get Their BOOK! The Marriage Habit — practical habits and tools to build connection, repair conflict, and strengthen your marriage.

Something to Try This Week:

• Schedule a 30-minute weekly marriage meeting

• Practice one intentional apology

• Initiate one connection moment daily

• Ask your spouse how you can lighten their load

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In Part 2 of this conversation, we shift from personal and marriage goals to setting vision and goals for your family.

Healthy family goals don’t start with changing your kids—they start with aligned parents. Building on the foundation of personal growth and marital unity, we talk about how to intentionally design your family culture instead of letting it drift.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why family goals work best when parents are unified

• How to create family vision without overwhelming your kids

• The difference between family goals and family values

• How to invite your children into the process in age-appropriate ways

• Setting rhythms and priorities that shape your home over time

You don’t need a perfect plan—you need clarity, unity, and direction.

🎧 Listen to Episode 327 and start designing your family culture for 2026 with purpose.

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