Summary

Kevin and Tanya Locks host a conversation with James and Demi Austin Thomas, a power couple who share their story of marriage and growth. The conversation highlights the importance of evolving as individuals within a relationship and the challenges that come with it. They discuss the need for emotional safety, vulnerability, and validation in a marriage. The couple shares their experience of going on a transformative trip to Belize, which sparked a turning point in their relationship. They emphasize the importance of intentional work, communication, and self-reflection in maintaining a strong and fulfilling marriage. In this conversation, Kevin and Tanya Locks discuss the importance of communication, self-reflection, and personal growth in a marriage. They emphasize the need for couples to establish non-negotiables and deal with toxic behaviors that may have been learned from childhood. They also highlight the significance of regular heart check-ins and taking time for relationship maintenance. The couple shares their own experiences and challenges, and they stress the importance of seeking God's guidance and renewing one's heart in order to show up as a healthy version of oneself in the marriage. They also discuss their book, the 90-Day Marriage Reset Challenge, which encourages couples to take time to reset and reevaluate their relationship.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Honoring the Guests

03:05 The Importance of Evolving in a Marriage

12:04 Creating Emotional Safety and Validation

26:52 Intentional Work and Communication in Marriage

36:05 Understanding and Respecting Non-Negotiables in Marriage

41:11 Establishing Non-Negotiables and Dealing with Toxic Behaviors

42:36 The Importance of Heart Check-Ins and Relationship Maintenance

44:02 Addressing Childhood Traumas and Learned Behaviors

45:24 Self-Reflection and Personal Growth in the Marriage

46:22 Seeking God's Guidance and Renewing the Heart

01:06:15 The 90-Day Marriage Reset Challenge

01:20:23 Couples Connect Outro (9).mp4