In today's episode, we share our experiences and insights on maintaining intimacy during pregnancy. Having gone through this journey six times ourselves, we offer practical advice and spiritual wisdom for couples navigating this special but sometimes challenging season.

We explore three crucial areas for maintaining intimacy:

1. Physical Intimacy: We discuss ways we've stayed physically close even when certain activities became uncomfortable.
2. Mental Intimacy: We highlight the importance of intentional conversations and how we've kept laughter in our relationship.
3. Spiritual Intimacy: We emphasize the power of praying together, reading scripture, and sharing biblical truths that have strengthened our bond.

This episode provides valuable insights for:

• Expectant couples looking to strengthen their connection
• Partners dealing with physical limitations in their relationship
• Couples seeking to deepen their spiritual intimacy

Whether you're expecting a baby or simply want to enhance intimacy in your marriage, we offer practical tips and biblical wisdom from our own experiences to help you grow closer as a couple.

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KEY WORDS: Marriage After God, Aaron Smith, Jennifer Smith, pregnancy intimacy, physical intimacy during pregnancy, mental intimacy, spiritual intimacy, Christian marriage, expectant couples, biblical marriage advice, marital bond, communication in marriage, praying together, scripture reading, physical limitations in marriage, preparing for parenthood, maintaining closeness, intentional conversations, sharing biblical truths, humor in marriage

In this unique episode of the Marriage After God podcast, Aaron and Jennifer Smith share a deeply personal experience as they face the threat of wildfire near their home in central Oregon. They discuss:

• Their current situation with evacuation levels and preparations
• The emotional and practical challenges of potentially losing their home
• How they're managing this crisis while Jennifer is expecting a baby
• Ways they're supporting their children through this stressful time
• The importance of prayer and faith during uncertain times
• Practical tips for emergency preparedness

This episode offers a raw, real-time look at how a Christian family navigates a potential natural disaster. Aaron and Jennifer share insights on:

• Balancing faith and practical preparation
• Communicating with children during a crisis
• The value of community support
• Maintaining perspective on material possessions
• Trusting God in the face of uncertainty

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KEY WORDS: Wildfire, emergency preparedness, evacuation, natural disaster, faith under pressure, family crisis, trusting God, prayer, community support, Central Oregon, fire season, parenting during crisis, emergency planning, material possessions, spiritual perspective, fire safety, evacuation levels, pregnancy complications, children's emotions, insurance coverage, important documents, emergency supplies, living trust, family communication, Christian response to disaster, weather patterns, rain prayers, emergency resources, pet safety, family unity, anxiety management

In today's episode, we explore 5 common communication mistakes Christian couples make and how to fix them. We dive into the importance of effective communication in marriage, drawing parallels to how God communicates with us. Whether you're still in the honeymoon phase or you've weathered decades of marital seasons together, this episode offers valuable insights to help you and your spouse cultivate deeper, more meaningful conversations.

We examine key communication pitfalls including:

• Failing to listen actively
• Speaking harshly or abruptly
• Avoiding difficult conversations
• Making assumptions instead of asking questions
• Letting anger take control

For each mistake, we provide biblical insights and practical strategies to improve your communication skills. We share personal experiences and challenges we've faced in our own marriage, offering relatable examples and solutions.

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Topics Discussed in the Episode:

• The importance of communication in marriage
• Biblical foundations for effective communication
• 5 common communication mistakes and how to address them
• Personal anecdotes and experiences with communication challenges
• Practical tips for active listening and speaking with kindness
• Strategies for approaching difficult conversations
• The role of self-control and anger management in communication

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KEY WORDS: Marriage After God, Aaron Smith, Jennifer Smith, Christian marriage, communication skills, conflict resolution, biblical principles, active listening, difficult conversations, anger management, assumption, harsh words, marriage advice, relationship strengthening, faith in marriage, spiritual growth, Christian podcasts, marriage enrichment, conflict management, biblical marriage, godly relationships, effective communication, Christian living.