Marriage Lab
Aaron & Jenna Zint
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About This Podcast
Aaron and Jenna have been married for over a decade and love talking to people about their relationships, the messiness, the struggle and the victories in all of it. If you're married or planning on it, you can expect 1) Tools for the growth of your marriage and you personally 2) Hope for a healthy marriage no matter what you've experienced up to this point 3) Laughter and comfort when you say, "That's totally us!" and "We've been there!"
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User Error of Hope- if "have hope" feels like a chore
What do you do when you’re losing hope in your marriage/a relationship?Not because you don’t love your spouse. Not because you’re giving up. But because the same painful patterns keep repeating, and…
Never Enough: how your inner critic PRETENDS to be your coach
Most people think the “never enough” voice in their head is the thing keeping them motivated.The voice that says:You should be doing more.You’re behind.You’re wasting time.You should be further along…
When you're emotionally raw, don't crowdsource your worth....
Emotionally raw seasons can heighten everything—especially the desire to feel seen, known, and secure.In this episode, we talk about what it looks like to build a preventative habit of anchoring your…
Don't ask triggered people BIG questions
Ever ask gradually big relationship question in the middle of an argument… and then regretted the answer?In this episode, we break down a common (but damaging) pattern:asking life-defining questions…
How calls with your spouse go sideways (& how to fix it)
Phone calls with your spouse should be simple… so why do they so often go sideways?In this episode, we unpack the subtle dynamics that quietly derail connection:• unspoken expectations• not checking…
Stop Calling Strategies “Needs”
In this episode, we unpack one of the most practical distinctions we teach: the difference between a need and a strategy. A need is a relational longing: connection, safety, being seen, being…
Understanding Yourself Without Staying Stuck
Sometimes self-awareness helps us grow… and sometimes it quietly gives us permission to stay exactly where we are.In this episode, we talk about the subtle ways insight can turn into…
Divine Intervention: Amy's story- Divorced & Remarried
A story only God could write. 💔➡️❤️ Divorce, divine encounters, heart-level repentance, and a miraculous reconciliation.Listen to hear Amy's testimony of when God interrupts a story that felt…
Different Flavors of Comfort in Families ( feat: Rosie Zint)
In this episode, Jenna is joined by her nine-year-old daughter, Rosie, for a sweet and surprisingly insightful conversation about what comfort looks like in their family. Together, they talk about…
S4E2 The Dopamine Hunt behind 6,7 : how to harness joy grows where attention goes
Dopamine isn’t just about pleasure.It’s about seeking.Your brain lights up most when the reward isn’t guaranteed— when you’re searching, anticipating, scanning.This is why elementary kids around the…
S4E1 Stuck in the Same Fight: how naming patterns can break the cycles
Why do the same conflicts keep showing up in marriage—even when the topic keeps changing?In this episode, we talk about the power of naming your patterns: the emotional and relational loops that…
S3E93 Rethinking Relative Visits
Family visits are supposed to bring connection… but sometimes they bring exhaustion, awkward expectations, and a drained bank account.In this episode, we’re talking about what to do when the way…
S3E92 But first...Curiosity
Ever notice how easy it is to slip into a courtroom conversation? You start building a case in your head, stacking evidence, rehearsing your defense... all before you’ve actually asked a…
S3E91 Can you put sex on the calendar?
Please don't listen with your kids. Our case for scheduling sex.When life gets full—kids, work, ministry, and the endless to-do list—intimacy is often the first thing to slip through the cracks.…
S3E90 When teasing turns toxic: scoffs & sarcasm- the slow drip of contempt
We all scoff. We all slip into sarcasm. But what if those “little” habits aren’t as harmless as they seem? Research from the Gottman Institute shows that contempt — often disguised as casual teasing…
S3E89 Steps to Move From Rumination > to > Processing
Last time we talked about ruminating vs. processing. This week, I’m walking you through the how—practical steps to move through pain even if the other person doesn’t respond well.Here’s the…
S3E88 Ruminating vs Processing
Can you tell the difference between when your emotions are hijacking you & when they're helping you? Noticing and expressing our emotions is a good thing. In fact, it’s vital for a healthy…
S3E87 The Do's & Don'ts of Processing w/ Your Spouse
In this episode of Marriage Lab, Erin and Jenna dive into the do’s and don’ts of processing with your spouse—how to share what’s on your heart in a way that invites care instead of conflict. From…
S3E86 Are you forgiving wrong?
Think you’ve forgiven… but still feel stuck? You’re not alone.Most of us were never taught what real forgiveness looks like—just the performance of it. Say a prayer. Say the words. Move on. Except……
S3E85 When Pain Feels Like an Identity Attack
Some pain cuts deeper than others—not because it hurts more, but because it feels true. In this episode, we unpack the kind of pain that doesn’t just bruise your feelings, it hits your identity.We…
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Marriage Lab has published 139 episodes since March 2021, covering topics in Christianity, Education.
Marriage Lab is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 51m.
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