Is sexual intimacy in your marriage really about desire… or something deeper?In Episode 255, Christine explores sexual formation in marriage and how early messages about sex shape trust, safety, and desire. What if “low desire” is actual...

Have you ever argued about something small… only to find yourselves back in the same fight weeks later?In this episode, Christine shares why learning conflict resolution in marriage takes years of practice — and why small arguments matte...

Many couples aren’t in crisis — they’re in a quiet middle space.Not deeply connected. Not fighting constantly. Just… living around the ache.In this episode, Christine explores the subtle pattern where one partner reaches for change w...

Valentine’s Day expectations in marriage often go unspoken — and that’s where disappointment begins.In this episode, Christine explores how waiting for your spouse to meet expectations without clear communication can create quiet res...

Why do the same conflicts keep showing up in marriage — even when both partners care?In this episode of Awaken You in Your Marriage, C...

In this episode of Awaken You in Your Marriage, Christine explores how understanding personality can bring clarity and compassion to communic...

At the start of a new year, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by everything you should be working on in your marriage. In this episode, Christine offers a gentler and more sustainable approach.Instead of fixing all the things or wai...

After emotionally full seasons—holidays, weddings, family gatherings, caretaking, and travel—it’s common to feel slower rather than energized. In this episode, Christine explores the quiet “in-between” season that often follows big life moments...

If you’ve found yourself thinking, “We really need to communicate better,”but you also feel a quiet tightening inside when you say that…this one is for you.Most couples don’t stop talking because they don’t care.They...

As the new year approaches, many couples hope their marriage will feel different—but without intention, January often looks a lot like December.In this episode of

Can a marriage really change after years of struggle and effort?In this episode of AwakenYou in Your Marriage, Christine reflects on m...

As the year comes to a close, this episode invites you to pause and reflect on how your marriage has actually felt—not to judge it, but to learn from it. Christine shares a personal story, practical reflection tools, and simple next steps to he...

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how many couples quietly stop having fun together—not because they don’t care, but because life gets heavy and serious and… well, slowly you start feeling more like you’re running a household than living in...

There are moments in marriage when something small hits a tender place inside of us, and suddenly our reaction feels much bigger than the moment itself. If you’ve ever surprised yourself during an argument or wondered why you “snap,” this episo...

If it feels like you’re the only one doing the emotional work in your marriage—planning the date nights, initiating the hard conversations, circling back after conflict—you are not alone.In this episode of

Have you ever started working on your marriage — maybe reading the books, having deeper conversations, or getting professional help — and suddenly everything feels heavier instead of lighter?You’re not doing it wrong. You’re doi...

Learn how to stay in love in marriage through daily intentionality, self-growth, and simple habits that keep connection alive.In this final episode of the Falling Back in Love series, Christine Bongiovanni-Stiff shares ...

So often, couples tell me, “If we could just fix our sex life, everything else would feel better.”And while that makes sense—because when physical intimacy fades, everything feels off—the truth is that sexual disconnection usually ...

Do you ever feel like you’re the only one trying to fix your marriage?You’re reading the books, listening to podcasts, showing up differently—and your spouse? They’re just going about life as if everything’s fine.It’s one of the lone...

If you've ever caught yourself thinking, “This isn’t what I imagined it would be,” about your marriage then this is for you!Maybe you’ve felt the spark fade, the connection slip, or the weight of distance between you grow heavier a...

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How do we start feeling close again?” — this week’s episode of the AwakenYou in Your Marriage Podcast ...

If you’re wondering how to rebuild love after years of disconnection, this episode of the AwakenYou in Your Marriage Podcast will encourage you...

Have you ever whispered the words to yourself: “I don’t feel in love anymore”?It’s a thought that can feel frightening, even shameful—like you’re the only one carrying it. But the truth is, almost every couple will walk through ...

When you hear the word “betrayal,” you probably think of infidelity. But there’s another kind of betrayal that can wound just as deeply, and often goes unnamed: emotional betrayal.It happens when your spouse turns away instead of ...

Have you ever noticed how some of your biggest arguments seem to happen on the weekends? Everything feels fine during the week, then Saturday comes—and suddenly you’re at each other’s throats over something small.You’re not alone. This h...