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Jealousy in marriage
How to Replace Insecurity with Trust
Is jealousy damaging your marriage?
In this episode of The Marriage Show, Butch and Julieann Hartman tackle the difficult but important topic of jealousy in marriage, uncovering the roots of insecurity, envy, comparison, fear, and mistrust that can quietly erode even strong relationships. Drawing from biblical wisdom and over 30 years of marriage experience, they share practical advice on building trust, strengthening communication, finding your identity in Christ, and protecting your relationship from the destructive effects of jealousy.
Whether you're struggling with comparison, social media pressures, insecurity, or trust issues, this episode offers encouragement, hope, and biblical solutions for a healthier marriage.
In this episode:
What causes jealousy in marriage
The connection between insecurity and envy
How social media fuels comparison
Biblical principles for overcoming fear and jealousy
Building trust and communication with your spouse
Why knowing your identity in Christ changes everything
Practical ways to strengthen your marriage
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Forgiving when it’s hard
What if the key to healing your marriage isn’t winning the argument… but learning how to truly forgive?
Can forgiveness really heal a marriage?
In this powerful episode of The Marriage Show, The Marriage Show Butch Hartman and Julieann Hartman dive deep into the biblical power of forgiveness, overcoming offense, healing emotional wounds, and restoring peace in relationships.
Learn how unforgiveness affects your heart, your marriage, your creativity, and your walk with God — and discover practical Christian marriage advice rooted in Scripture that can transform your home and relationships.
Whether you're struggling with resentment, communication issues, conflict in marriage, bitterness, or learning how to forgive someone who hurt you, this episode offers faith-based encouragement, biblical wisdom, and practical relationship help for couples seeking a stronger Christian marriage.
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When Family Comes to Live with You
The Hidden Stress of Caring for Family Under One Roof
What happens when family moves in… and suddenly your marriage is tested in ways you never expected? 😅
In this heartfelt and honest episode of The Marriage Show, Butch and Julieann open up about caring for aging parents, setting healthy boundaries, navigating stress, protecting your marriage, and finding peace through faith during difficult seasons. From funny family moments to deeply emotional stories, this episode is packed with biblical wisdom, practical marriage advice, and encouragement for couples facing real-life family challenges.
💛 Whether you're dealing with in-laws, caregiving, multigenerational living, or simply trying to protect your relationship during stressful times, this conversation will remind you that you are not alone.
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Avoiding affairs
Tools to help you strengthen your relationship and avoid the pitfalls that can destroy families.
Episode 6 of The Marriage Show with Butch and Julianne Hartman, we tackle a serious but essential topic: how to avoid affairs and protect your marriage. In a world filled with temptation, distraction, and emotional disconnection, staying faithful isn’t just about willpower—it’s about intentional love, communication, and spiritual discipline.
Butch and Julianne dive deep into the root causes of infidelity, including emotional neglect, lack of affirmation, and the dangers of comparison in today’s social media culture. They share powerful, biblical insights on guarding your heart, honoring your spouse, and building a marriage that thrives through every season.
From practical advice like encouraging your spouse daily and setting healthy boundaries, to deeper truths about self-control, intimacy, and renewing your mind, this episode offers real tools to help you strengthen your relationship and avoid the pitfalls that can destroy families.
You’ll also hear honest conversations about:
How small compromises can lead to bigger problems
The impact of pornography and emotional affairs on marriage
Why affirmation and appreciation matter more than you think
How to resist temptation and stay aligned with God’s design for marriage
Whether you’re newly married or have been together for decades, this episode will challenge and encourage you to value, protect, and invest in your marriage like never before.
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Building Good memories in Your Family
The memories you build today become the legacy your family lives tomorrow.
Are you intentionally creating meaningful family memories—or just hoping they happen?
In this powerful episode of The Marriage Show, Butch Hartman and Julieann Hartman share practical, faith-based wisdom on how to build lasting memories that strengthen your marriage and shape your children’s future.
Discover why intentional time, simple traditions, and Christ-centered leadership are the foundation of a thriving family. From creative at-home ideas to life-changing mission trips, this episode will inspire you to invest in what truly matters—connection, love, and legacy. Whether you’re navigating busy schedules, financial limits, or difficult seasons, you’ll learn how to turn everyday moments into powerful, lasting memories.
Grounded in biblical principles and real-life experiences, this conversation will help you lead your family with purpose, joy, and unity—no matter your current circumstances.
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Protecting Your Marriage from Other People's Drama
Don’t let outside noise become inside tension.
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How Does Your Spouse Receive Love?
You’re not missing love—you’re missing the language.
Do you ever feel like you’re loving your spouse… but they still don’t feel loved?
In this episode of The Marriage Show with Butch & Julieann Hartman, the couple dives into one of the biggest challenges in marriage: understanding how your spouse actually receives love. Many couples struggle with miscommunication, unmet expectations, and feeling unseen in their relationship. The truth is, sometimes we’re expressing love in ways our spouse doesn’t recognize.
Butch and Julieann share biblical wisdom, personal stories from decades of marriage, and practical insight into the five love languages—and how understanding them can transform your relationship, deepen connection, and bring joy back into your marriage.
Whether you're newly married, have been together for years, or feel like your relationship has hit a rough season, this conversation will encourage you and give you tools to strengthen your marriage through faith, communication, and intentional love.
Key Takeaways from This Episode:
• Why many spouses feel unloved even when their partner is trying
• The five love languages and how they impact marriage
• How words, actions, and quality time shape emotional connection
• Why understanding your spouse’s needs is crucial for a thriving relationship
• Practical ways to express love that your spouse will actually feel
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how to stay newlywed
Don’t just remember the spark—protect it.
How do you stay “newlywed” after decades of marriage?
In this episode of The Marriage Show, Butch and Julieann Hartman dive into what it really takes to keep your marriage fresh, connected, and centered on Christ — even after 30+ years together.
Drawing from over three decades of marriage, they share honest stories about the early years, the challenges of independence and pride, and the biblical principles that transformed their relationship. From learning to communicate better, rebuilding trust, and showing respect, to renewing your mind through Scripture and becoming your spouse’s biggest encourager, this episode is filled with practical Christian marriage advice you can apply right away.
Marriage isn’t about chasing feelings — it’s about choosing love daily. It’s about gratitude, forgiveness, intentional connection, and remembering that you’re building a legacy together. In a culture that often undermines family and commitment, Butch and Julieann offer faith-based relationship guidance rooted in Ephesians 5, 1 Peter 4:8, and Romans 12:2.
If you’re looking for biblical marriage principles, Christian relationship help, or practical ways to strengthen communication, restore passion, and avoid falling into a rut, this conversation will encourage you.
Watch Episode 2 now and take the next step toward a healthier, Christ-centered marriage.
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Communicating with your spouse
The conversation that can change your marriage.
Are you tired of feeling unheard, misunderstood, or constantly “at odds” with your spouse?
In this premiere episode of The Marriage Show, Butch & Julieann Hartman dive into one of the most important foundations of a thriving marriage: communication. With humor, honesty, and real-life stories from their 33-year journey, they share how miscommunication, pride, offense, and independence nearly tore them apart — and how putting Jesus at the center transformed everything.
If you’ve ever wondered:
-Why does every disagreement turn into a battle?
-Why do I feel like my spouse isn’t listening?
-Why is it so hard to admit I’m wrong?
This episode is for you.
💡 Key Takeaways:
-Why listening is more powerful than “fixing” (Proverbs 18:13)
-How pride quietly damages communication
-The danger of offense in marriage (Luke 17:1)
-Why being “right” can cost you intimacy
-How trust and shared unity strengthen connection
-What it truly means to “die to yourself” in marriage (Matthew 16:24)
Butch & Julieann openly share how they nearly lost their marriage in the early years — including separation — and how learning to communicate with humility and faith restored their relationship.
Marriage is not about winning. It’s about unity.
Coming Soon
And so the journey begins…
The Marriage Show with Butch & Julieann Hartman will official premier on Saturday, February 14th at 12pm PT. Be sure and subscribe on YouTube so you can be notified when the first episode becomes available.