Jill Savage

Three days can give you a new perspective on your marriage. What happens when you go home and real life starts again?

That’s where continued support matters.

We know couples can leave an Intensive feeling hopeful and equipped, then encounter familiar patterns or unexpected bumps once they're back in everyday life.

That’s why our Marriage 2.0 Intensive doesn’t end when the three days are over.

We continue walking alongside you through an aftercare plan that helps you put what you’ve learned into practice, navigate challenges, and keep moving forward together.

We don’t expect you to figure it all out on your own.

If you’re ready to build a 2.0 marriage, learn more about our Intensive here: https://jillsavage.org/hope-renewed-intensive-retreat/

Early in our marriage, I didn’t understand that desire doesn’t always show up the same way for both spouses. Mark would often feel desire first and initiate, while I tended to experience desire after we were already connecting.

That difference created a pattern where Mark carried most of the responsibility for initiating, which meant he also carried the risk of rejection.

Learning that helped us see intimacy differently.

If you tend to experience receptive desire, you don’t have to wait until you already feel desire to move toward your spouse. Sometimes connection comes first, and desire follows.

Initiating intimacy is a shared responsibility. It’s one of the ways we can both communicate, “I want to be close to you.”

❤️ Ready to build a healthier, more connected s*x life in your marriage? Check out our $27 Great Sexpectations Masterclass here: https://jillsavage.mysamcart.com/checkout/great-s*xpectations-masterclass

Have you ever walked away from an interaction thinking, “What just happened?”

Doing the right thing is not a guarantee that we will get the right response in return. There are many reasons why we might receive a negative reaction from someone despite our efforts. These can include our own heart attitude, the kind of day the other person had, and even the lens through which our actions are being interpreted.

When this happens, we can leave an interaction feeling discouraged, disappointed, ticked off, and wondering if we could have done anything differently. Whether it’s in our marriage, our friendships, or even our work relationships, we’ve all been at a loss for what to do next when somebody doesn’t respond well to us.

In this episode, you’ll hear:
➡️ Some of the causes for a negative response
➡️What our strongest motivation should be for doing the right thing
➡️ Encouragement for when things don’t go the way you expected

🎧 Listen to episode 316 on your favorite podcast streaming platform or at: https://jillsavage.org/effort-response-316/

Guys, this one’s for you.

Physical intimacy doesn’t begin when you get to the bedroom. It begins with how you show up for your wife throughout the day.

When the laundry needs folded, the dishwasher needs loaded, or the kids need a bath, those aren’t things you’re “helping” your wife with. They’re part of sharing the life you’ve built together.

There’s a big difference between pitching in because you’re hoping it leads to s*x and carrying your share because you love your wife and value your marriage.

When your wife feels supported instead of depleted, it can create more space for connection, affection, and intimacy.

There’s no formula for this. It starts long before the bedroom with two people choosing to show up for each other.

❤️ Ready to build a healthier, more connected s*x life in your marriage?

Check out our Great Sexpectations Masterclass here: https://jillsavage.mysamcart.com/checkout/great-s*xpectations-masterclass

Did you know grandparents who babysit their grandchildren were found to live 37% longer?

As grandparents ourselves, we can’t say we’re surprised! Investing in the lives of our grandchildren has brought us so much joy and purpose. It truly has been one of the greatest gifts of this season of life.

At the same time, becoming a grandparent comes with a whole new set of adjustments.

You may have just gotten comfortable with the empty nest, and now you’re figuring out what it looks like to be Grandma or Grandpa. Your relationship with your adult children changes. You’re spending time with your grandchildren, learning how much help the parents want, and figuring out when to share your thoughts and when to hold back. It can be a whole new family dynamic to navigate.

My guest for this important conversation has navigated all of this personally, and she’s here to share some words of wisdom. Lori Wildenberg is a licensed parent and family educator, author, and national speaker who is passionate about helping families build connections that last a lifetime and beyond. She has written seven family life books, including "Grandparents Make Grand Partners." Lori is the grandma to soon-to-be six grandchildren.

In this episode, you’ll hear:
➡️ The greatest challenges parents and grandparents encounter
➡️ How to discover your unique style of grandparenting
➡️ The most important thing you can do when interacting with your grandchildren

🎧 Listen to episode 315 on your favorite podcast streaming platform or at: markandjill.org/podcast