Team Us: A Christian Marriage Podcast

Team Us: A Christian Marriage Podcast

The best marriages have a teamwork mentality. Spouses serve each other, support each other, and celebrate each other. They tackle life together, and when one slips, the other gives grace. Husbands and wives can be vulnerable with each other because they know they rise and fall as one. Do you want a marriage like this? On each episode of the Team Us: Christian Marriage Podcast, married couple Ted and Ashleigh Slater come alongside you and your spouse as friends and mentors. They talk openly, honestly, and humorously about the betters and the worsts of their marriage, sharing how grace, commitment, cooperation, and lots of laughter have kept them united over the years. Whether you’re newly married and desire to build a strong foundation, or you’ve been married longer and your relationship needs a little TLC, you’ll gain practical, realistic ideas for strengthening your Team Us. Want more from Ted and Ashleigh? Visit https://ashleighslater.com/

  1. How to Prepare Your Marriage for the Empty Nest with Mike and Kate Battistelli

    3D AGO

    How to Prepare Your Marriage for the Empty Nest with Mike and Kate Battistelli

    Author, speaker, and podcaster Kate Battistelli and her husband Mike are back on the podcast to give us practical wisdom on why preparing for the empty nest starts while the nest is still full. TAKE THE “US TIME” CHALLENGE Invest in your relationship this week by watching either the sunrise or the sunset together. ABOUT MIKE AND KATE BATTISTELLI Mike and Kate met as active professionals in the NYC Music and Broadway Theatre world. But when God called them to follow Him and lay down those dreams, they did! They’ve now been married forty-one years. Today, Mike is a realtor in the Nashville area, and Kate is a speaker, podcaster, and the author of Growing Great Kids, The God Dare, and The After Party of the Empty Nest. They are also the parents of Grammy and Dove Award-winning singer/songwriter and Contemporary Christian recording artist Francesca Battistelli and grandparents to seven grandkids. CONNECT WITH MIKE AND KATE BATTISTELLI Visit Kate’s website (https://katebattistelli.com/) Receive FREE sample chapters of The After Party of the Empty Nest by texting GODDARE to 44144 Follow Kate on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/KateBattistelli/), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/katebattistelli/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/katebattistelli) CONNECT WITH TED AND ASHLEIGH Sign up for our weekly email newsletter and get the FREE resource Five Simple Marriage Tools You Should Know here: https://ashleighslater.com/5-simple-marriage-tools-you-should-know/ TEAM US RESOURCES Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/) FREE Team Us Study Guide (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/)     Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

    24 min
  2. How to Speak Your Spouse’s Love Language

    MAY 13

    How to Speak Your Spouse’s Love Language

    How do you and your spouse give and receive love? In this episode, we talk about the five love languages. We unpack each one and give you practical ideas on how to express them. FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES Words of Affirmation Quality Time Receiving Gifts Acts of Service Physical Touch TAKE THE “US TIME” CHALLENGE Pick a practical way to speak your spouse’s love language this week. It doesn’t have to be one of our suggestions. If you don’t know your spouse’s love language, either get them to take the quiz or observe them and see what builds them up the most. CONNECT WITH US Sign up for our weekly email newsletter and get the FREE resource Five Simple Marriage Tools You Should Know here: ashleighslater.com/5-simple-marriage-tools-you-should-know/      TEAM US RESOURCES Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/) FREE Team Us Study Guide (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/) LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE “How the Love Languages Can Revolutionize Your Marriage,” Focus on the Family with Jim Daly and guest Dr. Gary Chapman (https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/how-the-love-languages-can-revolutionize-your-marriage/) “What Are the Five Love Languages” by Sherri Gordon (https://www.verywellmind.com/can-the-five-love-languages-help-your-relationship-4783538) “The Art of Active Listening” at Inspire Well Being (https://www.inspirewellbeing.org/the-art-of-active-listening/) The Love Languages Quiz (https://5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language) “Here's What the Love Language Words of Affirmation Really Means, and How to Speak It” by Jill Gleeson (https://www.countryliving.com/life/inspirational-stories/a45666429/words-of-affirmation-love-language-examples/) “The Psychology Behind the 5 Love Languages” by UAGC Staff Member (https://www.uagc.edu/blog/the-psychology-behind-the-5-love-languages)   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

    20 min
  3. Why Happily Ever After Starts in Your Head with Dan and Danielle Macaulay

    MAY 6

    Why Happily Ever After Starts in Your Head with Dan and Danielle Macaulay

    Do you want a happier marriage? Then, it’s time to start thinking about what you think about! We have marriage and family speakers, podcasters, and authors Dan and Danielle Macaulay on the podcast. They share why the happiness of your marriage starts in your head. TAKE THE “US TIME” CHALLENGE Make a positive adjective list as Danielle talked about. Then, as Dan mentioned, share at least one of those list items with your spouse. CONNECT WITH US Sign up for our weekly email newsletter and get the FREE resource Five Simple Marriage Tools You Should Know here: ashleighslater.com/5-simple-marriage-tools-you-should-know/       ABOUT DAN AND DANIELLE MACAULAY Dan and Danielle Macaulay have been married for twenty-three years and travel across Canada and the U.S. wearing multiple “hats” in ministry spanning singing, speaking, family, worship, and marriage ministries. Dan is a GMA Music Canada Award winner and nine-time nominee, with songs used around the world in churches and radio. Danielle is an author of five books centered on relationships, families, and ministering to women. Dan and Danielle have a marriage podcast called Married Up, now in its fourth season (marriedup.net) and are regulars on the marriage TV show, A Better Us. CONNECT WITH DAN AND DANIELLE MACAULAY Married Up podcast (https://marriedup.net) A Better Us TV Show on YouTube (https://bit.ly/3IoibZg) TEAM US RESOURCES Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/) FREE Team Us Study Guide (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/)       Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

    21 min
  4. 5 Books to Enrich Your Marriage

    APR 29

    5 Books to Enrich Your Marriage

    Are you a reader? In this episode, we share five super practical, must-read marriage books that will encourage, challenge, and inspire you and your spouse. 5 Books to Enrich Your Marriage The Five Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman For Women Only by Shaunti Feldhahn and For Men Only by Jeff and Shaunti Feldhahn The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John M. Gottman and Nan Silver The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages by Shaunti Feldhahn The Marriage Course with Nicky and Sila Lee TAKE THE “US TIME” CHALLENGE Start reading one of the books we recommended or start the Marriage Course, and let us know either via Instagram, Facebook, or email one way it’s helping you and your spouse. CONNECT WITH US Sign up for Ashleigh's weekly email newsletter and get our FREE resource "Five Simple Marriage Tools You Should Know." You can do that here: ashleighslater.com/5-simple-marriage-tools-you-should-know/  TEAM US RESOURCES Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/) FREE Team Us Study Guide (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/) LINKS TO THE RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Five Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman (https://amzn.to/4jFtIqg) For Women Only by Shaunti Feldhahn (https://amzn.to/4jr1cZQ) and For Men Only by Jeff and Shaunti Feldhahn (https://amzn.to/3Rwebx6) The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John M. Gottman and Nan Silver (https://amzn.to/42piLDx) The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages by Shaunti Feldhahn (https://amzn.to/3YG6cBq) The Marriage Course with Nicky and Sila Lee (https://www.themarriagecourse.org/try-a-course-online)   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

    16 min
  5. How Pets Make You Better Partners

    APR 22

    How Pets Make You Better Partners

    Do you have a pet? We have three! Today, we share how having pets has benefited our marriage, and we believe they can make your relationship better, too. 3 WAYS PETS MAKE YOU BETTER PARTNERS Pets bring us together Pets help us laugh together more Pets offer opportunities for teamwork TAKE THE “US TIME” CHALLENGE If you have a pet, talk about how your pet has benefited your marriage. If you don’t have a pet, maybe visit a park this week and watch the dogs and other wildlife. See how it sparks conversation or helps you laugh more. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) TEAM US RESOURCES Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/) FREE Team Us Study Guide (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/) LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE "Pet Ownership Statistics 2025” by Michelle Megna at Forbes.com (https://www.forbes.com/advisor/pet-insurance/pet-ownership-statistics/) “3 Ways Owning a Pet Can Improve Your Love Life” by Mark Travers at Forbes.com (https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2024/02/05/3-ways-owning-a-pet-can-improve-your-love-life/) “Are Dogs or Cats More Likely to Make Us Laugh?” by Stanley Coren at Psychology Today (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/canine-corner/201509/are-dogs-or-cats-more-likely-make-us-laugh) Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

    18 min
  6. Why Nostalgia, Flirting, and Scripture Can Spark Conversation

    APR 15

    Why Nostalgia, Flirting, and Scripture Can Spark Conversation

    Do you and your spouse struggle to find things to talk about? We hope to help with that! We’ll share three practical ways to spark conversation in your marriage when you’ve run out of things to say. 3 WAYS TO SPARK CONVERSATION Through Scripture and stories By getting nostalgic With flirting TAKE THE “US TIME” CHALLENGE Pick one of these three ways to spark conversation with your spouse this week. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) TEAM US RESOURCES Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/) FREE Team Us Study Guide (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/) LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE "Have You Run Out of Things to Talk About with Your Partner?” by Susan Krauss Whitbourne (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfillment-at-any-age/201911/have-you-run-out-of-things-to-talk-about-with-your-partner) The Bible Recap (https://www.thebiblerecap.com/) “Nostalgia Reveals the Importance of Family and Close Relationships” by Clay Routledge (https://ifstudies.org/blog/nostalgia-reveals-the-importance-of-family-and-close-relationships) “Flirt Your Way to a Better Marriage” by Lisa Jacobson (https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/flirt-your-way-to-a-better-marriage/) “Without Flirting, It Wouldn’t Be a Marriage” by Sarah Hunter Murray (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/myths-desire/201909/without-flirting-it-wouldnt-be-marriage)   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

    18 min
  7. 3 Ways to Embrace a Growth Mindset in Marriage

    APR 8

    3 Ways to Embrace a Growth Mindset in Marriage

    Some relationship experts say that couples don’t grow apart. Instead, they stop growing together. Today, we share three practical ways you and your spouse can embrace a growth mindset and continue growing together. A couple of them may surprise you. 3 WAYS TO HAVE A GROWTH MINDSET Allow your spouse to live outside the box Get to know your spouse … continually Keep “under the rug” clean TAKE THE “US TIME” CHALLENGE Grow together this week with online date night questions or Jon Gottman’s love map exercises. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107) TEAM US RESOURCES Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/) FREE Team Us Study Guide (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/) LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE “Couple Don’t Simply Grow Apart, They Fail to Grow Together” by Dr. Ryan Rasner at Prairie Wife in Heels (https://prairiewifeinheels.com/couples-dont-simply-grow-apart-they-fail-to-grow-together/) The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages by Shaunti Feldhahn (https://amzn.to/4i4s0O6) The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman Ph.D. and Nan Silver (https://amzn.to/4jk0U6E) Save Your marriage Before It Starts by Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott (https://a.co/d/eJGAhi1) “Don’t Bury Your Relational Issues” by Ashleigh Slater at Boundless.org (https://www.boundless.org/relationships/dont-bury-your-relational-issues/)   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

    19 min
4.9
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The best marriages have a teamwork mentality. Spouses serve each other, support each other, and celebrate each other. They tackle life together, and when one slips, the other gives grace. Husbands and wives can be vulnerable with each other because they know they rise and fall as one. Do you want a marriage like this? On each episode of the Team Us: Christian Marriage Podcast, married couple Ted and Ashleigh Slater come alongside you and your spouse as friends and mentors. They talk openly, honestly, and humorously about the betters and the worsts of their marriage, sharing how grace, commitment, cooperation, and lots of laughter have kept them united over the years. Whether you’re newly married and desire to build a strong foundation, or you’ve been married longer and your relationship needs a little TLC, you’ll gain practical, realistic ideas for strengthening your Team Us. Want more from Ted and Ashleigh? Visit https://ashleighslater.com/

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