Podcasts by Lifegiver- Military Marriage

S8 Finale: What It Means to “Be Well”&The Difference Between Mental Health and Mental Wellness from 2023-10-01T19:06:15

Listen now to the Season 8 Finale of what it means to  "Be Well". Right now the culture is struggling with a mental health crisis where we are confusing mental illness with mental health and men...

Addressing Your Concerns Around Yoga&Meditation- with Amber Mattingly, DMin from 2023-09-22T06:01

After hearing concerns on social media of Matt and I practicing yoga and prayerful meditation, I knew it was time to invite my dear friend Amber Mattingly, DMin to the podcast to share her story...

Marriage&Parenting Through Medical&Neurodiverse Challenges (EFMP) from 2023-09-15T06:15

The military lifestyle's stress is hard enough on marriage, but what happens when you add a medical diagnosis? A child in need of extra care?  In this episode, we explor...

Choosing Hard Things Can Unexpectedly Change Your Life from 2023-09-01T06:00

My new book Military Culture Shift is now available for pre-order and will launch November 14th! Order...

Bonus Trailer: Military Culture Shift Podcast from 2023-08-28T22:43:35

 A sneak peek at the new Military Culture Shift Limited Series Podcast!

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A Strengths-based Approach Changes Everything in Leadership&Marriage from 2023-08-15T16:22:43

Listen in for how a strengths-based approach changes the way we view our relationships, work, and even our perception of ourselves. After over a decade of helping individuals, leaders, and coupl...

Matt&Corie Talk Leadership&Influence from 2023-08-01T06:26:59

Matt joins me for an episode where we discuss what it takes to achieve "voluntary followership"- in other words, what does it take to lead in a way that people actually want to follow?  We also ...

A Military Commander’s Example of Servant Leadership with Paul McCullough from 2023-07-15T06:00

This interview was inspired by an article that Lt. Col. (Rev.) Paul McCullough wrote. Check it out here: https://www.ausa.org/arti...

Leading from the Jumpseat with Peter Docker from 2023-07-01T06:00

Peter Docker served for 25 years as a Royal Air Force senior officer and has seen service across the globe as a Force Commander during combat flying operations. His career has spanned from profe...

Why is Apologizing So Hard? from 2023-06-15T06:00

Why is it so hard to apologize? These two words, "I'm Sorry", seem to throw off children and adults every time, catapulting people into further conflict. In this episode, we wrap up the marriage...

Restoring Marriage After Pornography with Dannah Gresh from 2023-06-01T06:00

Dannah Gresh is a best-selling author and sought-after speaker. In her latest book, Happily Even ...

Secrets of Sex with Dr. Michael Sytsma from 2023-05-15T05:39:11

Dr. Mike is back to talk about his new book Listen

S8 - Are you Helping or Managing Your Marriage? from 2023-04-15T06:00

On the Season 8 opener, we are talking all about how to recognize if we are managing our relationships to our own personal detriment. You may think you are helping, but what if you are only hurt...

Lifegiver Trailer from 2023-01-30T13:02:36

Stay Tuned! Fantastic topics and interviews are coming your way in 2023. Subscribe and share with other military families and leaders you know. As always, I appreciate reviews on your podcast pl...

BONUS REPLAY: The Impact of Family Readiness on Marriage from 2022-11-28T06:53

Season 7 might be over, but we are bringing back the Top 10 most listened-to episodes in Lifegiver Podcast History!

Matt joins me again for another episode where we talk about the impact ...

BONUS REPLAY: My Spouse Doesn’t Care About My Feelings from 2022-11-21T06:50

Season 7 might be over, but we are bringing back the Top 10 most listened-to episodes in Lifegiver Podcast History! 

We often hear from couples that the service lifestyle has made my spou...

BONUS REPLAY: My Strategy for Affair Recovery from 2022-11-14T06:43

Season 7 might be over, but we are bringing back the Top 10 most listened-to episodes in Lifegiver Podcast History!

Betrayal is, unfortunately, more common than you think- especially in t...

BONUS REPLAY: Sarah Drew on Grey’s, Marriage,&Her New Movie from 2022-11-07T06:33

Season 7 might be over, but we are bringing back the Top 10 most listened-to episodes in Lifegiver Podcast History!

Listen in to my premiere interview with actor, Emmy nominated director,...

BONUS REPLAY: Sunday Special: Embrace Your Story from 2022-10-31T06:28

Season 7 might be over, but we are bringing back the Top 10 most listened-to episodes in Lifegiver Podcast History!

I received feedback that some of you would like faith-based content AND...

BONUS REPLAY: A Marriage Check Up With Dr. Les Parrott from 2022-10-24T06:25

Season 7 might be over, but we are bringing back the Top 10 most listened-to episodes in Lifegiver Podcast History!

Dr. Les Parrot joins me for an episode that is all about how couples ca...

BONUS REPLAY: A Military-First Responder Roundtable from 2022-10-17T06:18

Season 7 might be over, but we are bringing back the Top 10 most listened-to episodes in Lifegiver Podcast History! 

Episode 2, Season 4

What happens when a veteran, a military spo...

BONUS REPLAY: Who’s Really in Charge? from 2022-10-10T06:16

Season 7 might be over, but we are bringing back the Top 10 most listened-to episodes in Lifegiver Podcast History! 

Listen in to the Season 4 FINALE with a big question that lik...

BONUS REPLAY: Timing and Tact from 2022-10-03T06:10

Season 7 might be over, but we are bringing back the Top 10 most listened-to episodes in Lifegiver Podcast History! 

In this episode, we are talking about the importance of Timing and Tac...

BONUS REPLAY: How Are We Really Doing? from 2022-09-26T06:17

Season 7 might be over, but we are bringing back the Top 10 most listened-to episodes in Lifegiver Podcast History!

In this episode from Season 4, I'll talk about the results of a spouse ...

S7 E11 Retirement: How to End Well with Your Marriage Intact (With Jeff&Lori Hawkins) from 2022-08-22T06:31

Leaving this lifestyle can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. For many couples, crossing the finish line can bring conflict as you and your spouse bring different expectations to the transitio...

S7 E11 When Others Don’t Understand Your Life from 2022-08-08T06:51

Community. We’ve all been hurt by it, longed for it, and struggled in it. In a world that touts itself as connected more than ever, ho...

S7 E10 Shot in the Line of Duty, Trauma&Marriage from 2022-07-25T06:09

In 2017 Ken Grubbs was shot on duty responding to a call at an apartment complex. In this episode, Sarah sits down with Ken and Wende Grubbs as they share their journey of walking through a situ...

S7 E9 Mark&Caroline, SOF, Marriage,&Hitting Your Limit from 2022-07-11T06:13

In this episode, Corie sits down with Special Ops couple Mark and Caroline as they share their journey through the hardships and pain ...

S7 E8 What You Choose Determines What You Value from 2022-06-27T08:00

What defines a hard choice? While the hard choices in our life may seem subjective to others, the decisions we make reflect what we value. Corie and Sarah explore the process of weigh...

S7 E7 My Aunt Shares Life Lessons from 2022-06-13T06:24

How do we get to a place where we are living on purpose, for a purpose? Corie sits down with her aunt and mentor, June, to discuss the journey of learning to accept things for what th...

S7 E5 Slow Down&React Less from 2022-05-16T06:28

Corie and Sarah sit down and discuss the differences between over reaction, under reaction and the importance of being proactive. Join the conversation as they seek to a...

S7 E4 Rebuilding After Spouse Suicide with Jennifer, Pt 2 from 2022-05-02T06:42

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S6 E27 Caregiver&Didn‘t Know it from 2021-11-15T06:00

Did you know that many spouses are considered caregivers and don't know it? I'm sure you are feeling it and maybe you just needed a name for it. Whether you are taking care of the medical and ph...

S6 E27 FR Series, Friends Make All The Difference from 2021-11-01T10:58:04

In this episode, Sarah sits down with good friend and fellow LEO spouse Shauna for an authentic conversation on what it is really like to do life with a chaotic first responder schedule. Shauna ...

S6 E26: FR Series Sarah&Kenny from 2021-10-18T10:41:07

Sarah Foster, host of the FR Series sits down with her husband to talk about what led him to join law enforcement, drives him to be his best for his teammates, and whether she forced him into ho...

S6 E25 FR Series- So You‘re New Here from 2021-10-04T08:27

Sarah Foster, SWAT wife, joins the podcast with her positivity and humor to share lifegiving content to first responder marriages.  Military, this one is for you, too! We have so much we can lea...

S6 Ep24 Introducing Sarah Foster from 2021-09-22T12:21:41

Introducing the latest series- the First Responder Series!!  Sarah Foster, SWAT wife, joins the podcast with her positivity and humor to share lifegiving content to first responder marriages.  M...

Special Edition Afghanistan: Through the Eyes of a Leader from 2021-09-04T17:50:34

In May of 2009, 3rd Squadron 61st Cavalry Regiment deployed to Nuristan, Afghanistan a small eastern province bordering Pakistan. When they arrived, they occupied the most fringe outposts of Reg...

Special Edition Afghanistan: Through the Eyes of One Who‘s Been There- Part2 from 2021-09-02T10:28:51

In Part 2, Matt continues to share his thoughts about the Afghanistan withdrawal and the ending of a two decade war that he was a part of. After two difficult deployments there, he processes the...

Special Edition Afghanistan: Through the Eyes of One Who‘s Been There- Part 1 from 2021-09-01T12:20:48

Matt joins the series (finally, lol) to share his thoughts about the Afghanistan withdrawal and the ending of a two decade war that he was a part of. After two difficult deployments there, he pr...

Special Edition: The Courage&Plight of the Afghan Women from 2021-08-25T11:34:42

Please listen to my AMAZING interview with Dr. Bina Patel. This is an honest, yet inspiring conversation around the question "What do we do about the Afghan women and children?" It is a tough topic...

Special Edition: Afghanistan- New Trauma from 2021-08-24T11:21:57

Corie talks about those that are currently deployed and responding to the humanitarian crisis of Afghanistan. How do you proactively face trauma in a way that will reduce the likelihood PTSD? How d...

Special Edition: Afghanistan Through a Saigon Pilot's Eyes from 2021-08-18T18:02

My father, Vietnam Veteran Pilot Wendell Lewis, shares his experience evacuating Vietnamese citizens and orphans out of Saigon in Operation Baby Lift while the North Vietnamese closed in. Consideri...

Special Edition: Afghanistan Through a Gold Star's Eyes from 2021-08-17T20:22:50

Special Edition: Afghanistan Through a Gold Star's Eyes In light of this week's events, we are bringing you content that will help you process your biggest questions regarding the withdrawal of ...

S6 E23 Restoration in Relationships, Part 3 from 2021-08-16T08:00

Today’s episode is part of a three part series on Restoration. In this series, Corie will unpack God’s design for restoration in relationships especially your marriage.

Recorded at a fait...

S6 E22 Restoration in Relationships, Pt 2 from 2021-08-09T08:20:37

Today’s episode is part of a three part series on Restoration. In this series, Corie will unpack God’s design for restoration in relationships especially your marriage.

Recorded at a fait...

S6 E21 Restoration in Relationships, Pt 1 from 2021-08-02T17:32:13

Today’s episode is part of a three part series on Restoration. In this series, Corie will unpack God’s design for restoration in relationships especially your marriage.

Recorded at a fait...

S6 E20 Our New Normal USO Series Finale Pt2 from 2021-07-07T15:14:56

Matt and I join the USO to finish our series called "You're Leaving Again?" with sharing our lessons learned from the deployment as well as answering YOUR questions. Learn how to vision cast for...

S6 E19: Our New Normal USO Series Finale Pt 1 from 2021-07-07T11:22:11

Matt and I join the USO to finish our series called "You're Leaving Again?" with sharing our lessons learned from the deployment as well as answering YOUR questions. Learn how to vision cast for...

S6 E18 Reintegration, Pt 2 from 2021-06-07T11:28

Matt and I join the USO to talk about how we are handling Reintegration in the "You're Leaving, Again?" series!  Reintegration never gets easier, it just changes depending on the season you are ...

S6 E17 Reintegration, Pt 1 from 2021-06-07T10:24

Matt and I join the USO to talk about how we are handling Reintegration in the "You're Leaving, Again?" series.  Reintegration never gets easier, it just changes depending on the season you are ...

S6 E16: The Power of Awareness with Dan Shilling from 2021-05-30T14:32

In his thirty years in special operations Dan Schilling conducted combat and clandestine missions around the world, founded and then commanded two special operations squadrons—the second one of ...

S6 E15 Launching Out of COVID Stronger from 2021-05-25T16:39:14

It seems odd to officially launch Season 6 as the USO series is coming to a close but it could not be a more perfect time to talk about coming out of the last year and a half STRONGER.  That is ...

S6 E14 Restoring Trust after Deep Wounds Pt 2 from 2021-04-11T17:36:45

The USO is launching a new virtual series with Corie and Matt Weathers on how military families can stay strong while apart. Corie and Matt Weathers will share how they are keeping their militar...

S6 E13 Restoring Trust after Deep Wounds from 2021-04-11T16:59:46

The USO is launching a new virtual series with Corie and Matt Weathers on how military families can stay strong while apart. Corie and Matt Weathers will share how they are keeping their militar...

S6 E12: Communication Part 2 from 2021-03-22T18:38:46

The USO is launching a new virtual series with Corie and Matt Weathers on how military families can stay strong while apart. Corie and Matt Weathers will share how they are keeping their militar...

S6 E11: Communication from 2021-03-13T13:50:14

The USO is launching a new virtual series with Corie and Matt Weathers on how military families can stay strong while apart. Corie and Matt Weathers will share how they are keeping their militar...

S6 E10: Intimacy Pt 2 from 2021-02-14T17:36:11

The USO is launching a new virtual series with Corie and Matt Weathers on how military families can stay strong while apart. Corie and Matt Weathers will share how they are keeping their militar...

S6 E10: Intimacy Pt 2 from 2021-02-14T17:36:11

The USO is launching a new virtual series with Corie and Matt Weathers on how military families can stay strong while apart. Corie and Matt Weathers will share how they are keeping their militar...

S6 E9: Intimacy Pt 1 from 2021-02-14T16:17:26

The USO is launching a new virtual series with Corie and Matt Weathers on how military families can stay strong while apart. Corie and Matt Weathers will share how they are keeping their militar...

S6 E9: Intimacy Pt 1 from 2021-02-14T16:17:26

The USO is launching a new virtual series with Corie and Matt Weathers on how military families can stay strong while apart. Corie and Matt Weathers will share how they are keeping their militar...

S6 E8 Parenting as a United Front Pt 2 from 2021-02-14T13:18:02

The USO is launching a new virtual series with Corie and Matt Weathers on how military families can stay strong while apart. Corie and Matt Weathers will share how they are keeping their militar...

S6 E8 Parenting as a United Front Pt 2 from 2021-02-14T13:18:02

The USO is launching a new virtual series with Corie and Matt Weathers on how military families can stay strong while apart. Corie and Matt Weathers will share how they are keeping their militar...

S6 E7 Parenting as a United Front from 2021-02-14T13:06:42

The USO is launching a new virtual series with Corie and Matt Weathers on how military families can stay strong while apart. Corie and Matt Weathers will share how they are keeping their militar...

S6 E7 Parenting as a United Front from 2021-02-14T13:06:42

The USO is launching a new virtual series with Corie and Matt Weathers on how military families can stay strong while apart. Corie and Matt Weathers will share how they are keeping their militar...

S6 E6 Holidays Apart Pt 2 from 2021-02-14T11:06:14

The USO is launching a new virtual series with Corie and Matt Weathers on how military families can stay strong while apart. Corie and Matt Weathers will share how they are keeping their militar...

S6 E6 Holidays Apart Pt 2 from 2021-02-14T11:06:14

The USO is launching a new virtual series with Corie and Matt Weathers on how military families can stay strong while apart. Corie and Matt Weathers will share how they are keeping their militar...

S6 E5: Holidays Apart from 2021-02-13T14:39:34

The USO is launching a new virtual series with Corie and Matt Weathers on how military families can stay strong while apart. Corie and Matt Weathers will share how they are keeping their militar...

S6 E5: Holidays Apart from 2021-02-13T14:39:34

The USO is launching a new virtual series with Corie and Matt Weathers on how military families can stay strong while apart. Corie and Matt Weathers will share how they are keeping their militar...

S6 E4: Ripping the Band-Aid Pt2 from 2021-02-09T20:24

The USO is launching a new virtual series with Corie and Matt Weathers on how military families can stay strong while apart. Corie and Matt Weathers will share how they are keeping their militar...

S6 E4: Ripping the Band-Aid Pt2 from 2021-02-09T20:24

The USO is launching a new virtual series with Corie and Matt Weathers on how military families can stay strong while apart. Corie and Matt Weathers will share how they are keeping their militar...

S6 E3: Ripping the Band-Aid Pt 1 from 2021-02-09T20:23

The USO is launching a new virtual series with Corie and Matt Weathers on how military families can stay strong while apart. Corie and Matt Weathers will share how they are keeping their militar...

S6 E3: Ripping the Band-Aid Pt 1 from 2021-02-09T20:23

The USO is launching a new virtual series with Corie and Matt Weathers on how military families can stay strong while apart. Corie and Matt Weathers will share how they are keeping their militar...

S6 E2: The Tension Before You Go- Pt 2 from 2021-02-09T20:20:36

The USO is launching a new virtual series with Corie and Matt Weathers on how military families can stay strong while apart. Corie and Matt Weathers will share how they are keeping their militar...

S6 E2: The Tension Before You Go- Pt 2 from 2021-02-09T20:20:36

The USO is launching a new virtual series with Corie and Matt Weathers on how military families can stay strong while apart. Corie and Matt Weathers will share how they are keeping their militar...

S6 E1: The Tension Before You Go- Pt 1 from 2021-02-09T18:47:58

The USO is launching a new virtual series with Corie and Matt Weathers on how military families can stay strong while apart. Corie and Matt Weathers will share how they are keeping their militar...

S6 E1: The Tension Before You Go- Pt 1 from 2021-02-09T18:47:58

The USO is launching a new virtual series with Corie and Matt Weathers on how military families can stay strong while apart. Corie and Matt Weathers will share how they are keeping their militar...

S5 FINALE: Know When to Hold'em, Know When to Fold'em from 2020-12-14T05:35

How do you decide when to hold steadfast and persevere?  When to walk away?  When to run away?  Life is a gamble, a risk.  We do everything we can to make good, right decisions with what we have...

S5 E21 A CURE to the Cough: The Weinberger Method from 2020-11-23T00:05

What if I told you I found the cure for the common cough?  Well, it actually wasn’t me, but after our son fought an “Asthmatic cough” for four years we finally came across Dr. Weinberger and the...

S5 E20 The Fear of Transition: Derek Abbey Pt 2 from 2020-11-09T00:30

Derek Abbey, PhD joins me again!  I enjoyed my last conversation so much with Derek, I invited him back to share his research on transitioning into the veteran space. Derek says that there are i...

S5 E19 Legacy with Derek Abbey, Project Recover from 2020-10-26T05:00

Derek Abbey, PhD is a retired Marine and CEO of Project Recover joins me for a fascinating interview where we talk about the importance of leaving a legacy and how Project Recover is healing fam...

S5: E18 The Insanity Cycle: Matt and Corie from 2020-10-12T05:50

Matt and I did a webinar and Q&A on the Insanity Cycle that happens too often in marriage conflict. It was a two hour event, the first hour public and the second a private Q&A over Zoom with reg...

BONUS: Anthony O'Neal College&COVID from 2020-10-05T05:20

It's a BONUS episode of The Lifegiver Podcast!  We knew wrapping up the parenting series would not be complete without talking about our youth and college age kids. There is a lot of anxiety on ...

S5 E17 Parenting Series: Corie Talks Raising Teens from 2020-09-28T06:28

It is the end of the Parenting Series on the Lifegiver Podcast! There have been so many wonderful guests during this season and Corie wraps it up with an episode about raising teens. Reflecting ...

S5 Ep16 Parenting Series: Even the Bravest Kids Need a Knight from 2020-09-14T05:00

Sleep issues and separation anxiety are a real thing for so many parents.  With today's anxiety and fear during COVID and back to school criteria, children's fears can manifest at night leaving ...

S5 Ep15 Parenting Series: ’ESTEEM’ with Tommy Black from 2020-08-31T05:00

“Few things are as difficult for parents as watching their kids struggle. It's especially hard not knowing how to help them!”

Now more than ever, mental health ...

S5 Ep15 Parenting Series: ’ESTEEM’ with Tommy Black from 2020-08-31T05:00

“Few things are as difficult for parents as watching their kids struggle. It's especially hard not knowing how to help them!”

Now more than ever, menta...

S5 Ep 14 Parenting Series: COVID&Public School from 2020-08-17T05:41

What kind of relationship do you have with the public school system?  Does it give you anxiety?  Do you feel like you are always trying to advocate for your child- especially if you relocate a l...

S5 E13 Parenting Series: Back to school&COVID from 2020-08-03T05:01

Are you struggling with making a decision about whether your kids should go back to school with COVID numbers still climbing?  This is possibly one of the most stressful decisions our culture of...

S5 Ep 12 The PROS&CONS of How The Job Changes Us from 2020-07-15T05:07

I couldn't be more excited to have Sarah back with me for another episode of the podcast.  Sarah joined me last season for the Reboot Recovery-

"REBOOT helps people overcome trauma through faith-based programs. Our courses, training and onli...

S5E10: Tips&Perspective from a NG Spouse (Cierra) from 2020-06-15T03:11

My good friend Cierra joins the podcast to talk about her experiences as a National Guard spouse.  We so often hear about the challenges of National Guard families- that they don't have access t...

S5E9: Loss&Love Again with Mary-Anne Rubado Kline from 2020-05-26T06:19:33

Loss can be a terribly difficult thing to talk about- especially when we exist in a lifestyle where it is both a fear and reality. We need to be able to talk about it and learn from those who ha...

S5E8: Kellie Artis with Moving the MILLIE Way from 2020-05-15T02:54

It is PCS (Permanent Change of Station) Season and if you listened to season 4 of Lifegiver, you know I struggle when it is time to uproot!  MILLIE has been growing over the years in their effor...

S5E7: Milkids, The Voluntold Force- with Becky Porter (MCEC) from 2020-04-29T07:50:45

When you are a parent, you will do anything for your child(ren).  As a military family that moves a lot, a lot of thought and stress goes into making sure your child has everything they need to ...

Bonus: Matt and Corie Join the USO to Answer Your Marriage Questions from 2020-04-21T08:35:56

The world looks a whole lot different lately.  COVID-19 has the entire world on lockdown (or so it feels).  We are all doing our part to stay at home, some of you have PCS and deployment orders ...

S5E6: Late Night Lifegiver: Matt and Corie Review Mr. Rogers Movie from 2020-04-15T00:15

Join Matt and Corie Weathers for a special "Late Night with Lifegiver"- an impromptu sit down after watching "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood<...

S5E5: You Are What You Believe with Dr. Kendra Lowe from 2020-04-01T02:50

Dr. Kendra Lowe knows the challenges service members face as she is a Veteran herself. When she switched to the civilian life Dr. Kendra was surprised to note that she experienced just as much s...

Bonus: Lifegiver LIVE Coronavirus Forcing Families into Homeschool from 2020-03-20T19:26:43

To the surprise of, well, everyone... kids who were in public schools are now at home facing a homeschool-like situation.  Parents are now scrambling trying to balance remote work, parenting, qu...

Bonus: Lifegiver LIVE Matt Interviews Army Chaplains on Sustaining Care&Community from 2020-03-20T15:03:07

Matt interviews two US Army Chaplains about how they are creatively sustaining community and care using social media and other platforms.  With the introduction of the Coronavirus, ministry team...

Lifegiver Live: Coronavirus Bonus Episode 1 from 2020-03-18T15:32:58

Matt and I do our first live streaming episode where we talk about the impact of the virus on our community.  We specifically talk about how to handle the tension of being quarantined in your ho...

S5E4: What's on the Backburner? from 2020-03-15T02:44

Join us as we take a moment to assess how we as service families are doing and what we can do to influence the change we need in our own lives.

The Blue Star Families survey results were ...

S5E3: Marriage Makes Us All Better from 2020-03-01T06:18

Bree Carroll is an engineer using her skills as an event coordinator and wedding planner.  When Bree saw some marriages around her fail mostly due to a lack of resources to help them get throug...

S5E2: Heather Ehle with Project Sanctuary from 2020-02-15T06:00

What we discuss:

In this episode Heather shares her story about being a Registered Nurse and her introduction to the challenges military families face. Because the stress of the lifestyle...

Season 5 Premier: Timing and Tact from 2020-02-01T08:00

Welcome to Season 5!  I can't believe we are starting another year of the Lifegiver Podcast. This is the Season Premier where I update you on all that is happening with Lifegiver- including the ...

Who's Really in Charge? Season 4 Finale from 2019-10-31T13:12:39

We are celebrating the end of Season 4 with a big question that likely everyone has asked... "Who is really in Charge?"  Is it man?  Is it God?  When does God get in involved?  Why doesn't he?  ...

Mentoring is BACK: The Power of Face to Face from 2019-10-15T07:58

We are nearing the end of Season 4 with a fantastic interview with Vernice Castillo of Military Spouse Advocacy Network (MSAN)! There...

Seeking Counseling: Everything You Need to Know from 2019-10-03T17:27:11

Get ready to take some notes!! This episode is LONG overdue and chock full of so much information.  I get asked weekly, "How do I find a clinician?" "What do I search for?" "How will I know if t...

The Deployment Countdown with BraveCrates from 2019-09-15T08:00

  Becky Hoy from Brave Crates joins the podcast to share how you can better your marriage even when you are apart.  Becky Hoy believes that deployment is one of the best things that has ever happen...

A Marriage Check Up With Dr. Les Parrott from 2019-09-01T06:04

Dr. Les Parrot joins me for an episode that is all about how couples can use a tool like the Better Love Assessment to get a healthy snapshot or check up on their marriage.  Dr. Parrott is a glo...

The Impact of Family Readiness on Marriage from 2019-08-15T07:00

Matt joins me again for another episode where we talk about the impact of Family Readiness on the marriage. For years, decades even, the military has told families that their support makes the m...

The Warrior with Blood on His Hands from 2019-08-11T07:00

Most of us know that there are stories of war in the Bible, but what does it say about the warriors?  In this Sunday Special, we take a look at a specific warrior in the God's story and the impa...

Forgiveness in Affair Recovery: God’s Design in Marriage from 2019-07-22T14:59:14

In this Sunday Special, we address the biggest faith question I get during affair recovery, which is how and when do I forgive?  Of course this is a difficult question to answer depending on the...

Forgiveness in Affair Recovery: God’s Design in Marriage from 2019-07-22T14:59:14

In this Sunday Special, we address the biggest faith question I get during affair recovery, which is how and when do I forgive?  Of course this is a difficult question to answer depending on the...

Communicating Through Change/PCS from 2019-07-15T07:03

Join Matt and I on a Saturday afternoon over coffee where we talk about our recent PCS (relocation). We talk about how it affected each of us, our marriage, kids, and ideas fro how you can commu...

My Strategy for Affair Recovery: How to Move from Crisis to Intimacy Again from 2019-07-01T07:03

Betrayal, is unfortunately more common than you think- especially in the service culture.  In this episode I share with you the strategy I use to help couples work through affair recovery.  Ther...

Addiction&Marriage Part 2 from 2019-06-15T07:00

When a good friend approached me and asked why I had not addressed addiction and alcoholism on the podcast yet- I didn't have an answer.  I could not believe this topic had not been covered yet....

Why Friendship is Still Worth It from 2019-06-09T07:00

In this Sunday Special, I talk with Megan Brown, the If Gathering Military Outreach Communicator- basically that means that she loves Jesus and loves to get people excited about it.  I met Megan...

Addiction&Marriage Part 1 from 2019-06-01T07:00

When a good friend approached me and asked why I had not addressed addiction and alcoholism on the podcast yet- I didn't have an answer.  I could not believe this topic had not been covered yet....

Where is God? A Conversation About God in the Dark Places from 2019-05-19T07:23

Welcome to another Sunday Special!  I am so happy to bring back my good friend Sarah- you may remember her from episode two when we had a roundtable discussion.  I wanted to being back Sarah bec...

My Spouse Doesn't Care About My Feelings from 2019-05-16T11:43:36

 We often hear from couples that the service lifestyle has made my spouse "cold, calculated, and harsh."  While this may be a nature versus nurture debate, the service lifestyle can definitely t...

What's Going On Down There? Women's Health with Ashley Gammon from 2019-05-01T07:00

Ok- so first a heads up- we are going there in this episode.  We will be talking all about the female anatomy!  Guys- this one is for you, too.  There is so much women are not educated on and th...

Ethan the Strong: A Story of Faith&Courage in the Midst of Loss from 2019-04-28T07:00

This is the second Sunday Special in Season 4 where we have honest conversations around faith in the midst of the service lifestyle.  In this episode, I'm introducing you to Jim and Ashley, an A...

Identity&Purpose with Brittany Boccher from 2019-04-15T07:00

I could not be more excited to share my good friend, Brittany Boccher with you. She was the 2017 AFI Military Spouse of the Year and has been traveling the country investing in military spouse b...

Sunday Special: Embrace Your Story from 2019-03-24T06:13:25

It's time for the very first Lifegiver Sunday Special.  I received feedback that some of you would like faith based content AND hearing from Matt- so this episode is the both of us giving a talk...

A First Responder/Military Spouse Roundtable from 2019-03-15T07:22:39

Episode 2, Season 4

What happens when a veteran, a military spouse, and a first responder spouse sit down and talk about life together?  

I often get asked, do we really have that ...

S4 Ep1 How Are We REALLY Doing? from 2019-02-28T06:00

Welcome to the season four premiere of the Lifegiver podcast!  

I've returned from my winter sabbatical with new vision for this year and that includes great plans for season 4.  When it all com...

Bonus: Sarah Drew on Grey’s, Marriage,&Her New Movie from 2018-10-10T12:20:08

Listen in to my premiere interview with actor, Emmy nominated director, and producer  Listen

Part Two: The Deployment Series from 2018-09-12T15:28:16

In this 2018 Season Finale, the Deployment Series brings an interview with Lizann Lightfoot, The Seasoned Spouse.  We talk all about the struggles of de...

Part One: The Deployment Series from 2018-09-07T15:52:36

In this 2018 Season Finale, the Deployment Series brings an interview with Lizann Lightfoot, The Seasoned Spouse.  We talk all about the struggles of de...

Strengths Parenting from 2018-08-24T15:50

In this series, join Katie Christy and I as we completely nerd-out on the power of living out your strengths. All of us are good at something. None of us are good at everything. What if you figu...

Part 2: What are YOUR Strengths? from 2018-08-03T09:00

In this series, join Katie Christy and I as we completely nerd-out on the power of living out your strengths. All of us are good at something. None of us are good at everything. What if you figu...

Part 1: Be Confident in Your Superpowers from 2018-08-02T09:00

In this series, join Katie Christy and I as we completely nerd-out on the power of living out your strengths. All of us are good at something. None of us are good at everything. What if you figu...

Part 3: The Role of Community&God from 2018-07-27T09:00

The topic of moral injury continues to be discussed within the military and veteran space, but many still are unclear what it is and how it impacts a person and their family. Moral injury is oft...

Part 2: The Role of the Family from 2018-07-27T09:00

The topic of moral injury continues to be discussed within the military and veteran space, but many still are unclear what it is and how it impacts a person and their family. Moral injury is oft...

Part 1: What Is Moral Injury from 2018-07-14T09:00

The topic of moral injury continues to be discussed within the military and veteran space, but many still are unclear what it is and how it impacts a person and their family. Moral injury is oft...

It Takes a Village from 2018-07-01T09:00

WATCH or listen to this episode! Full transparency- I am in love with Young Life. This organization changed my life during our first deployment, simply because they loved my family when I needed...

Part 3: My Interview with a Gen Z from 2018-06-02T09:00

What could be more honest than a conversation with my own teenager? I could not have a series on Generation Z without bringing one in on the podcast. In this interview, I give Aidan full permiss...

Ep 2-Teens with Gary Allen Taylor from Axis from 2018-05-15T09:00

Do you have a pre-teen or teenager? I am so excited to share with you my interview with Gary Allen Taylor from Axis. Axis is an organization whose mission is to empower the next generation to th...

Ep 2-Teens with Gary Allen Taylor from Axis from 2018-05-15T09:00

Do you have a pre-teen or teenager? I am so excited to share with you my interview with Gary Allen Taylor from Axis. Axis is an organization whose mission is to empower the next generation to th...

Ep 1: Emotionally Safe Kids with Dr Joshua and Christi Straub from 2018-04-30T09:00

Parenting is hard enough, but raising kids in a lifestyle of service sometimes feels even harder. For military there are constant relocations that make you wonder after a while if you are causin...

Ep 1: Emotionally Safe Kids with Dr Joshua and Christi Straub from 2018-04-30T09:00

Parenting is hard enough, but raising kids in a lifestyle of service sometimes feels even harder. For military there are constant relocations that make you wonder after a while if you are causin...

Kim Weathers from 2018-04-15T09:00

There couldn't be a better way to finish the Family Series than for me to interview Kim Weathers, my mother-in law and Matt's mom. She is a proud wife to a retired police officer and also now kn...

For Family (Part 2) from 2018-03-31T09:00

In Part 2, I speak specifically to family members rather than service couples. Many families describe visits like walking on eggshells and that is no way to enjoy a visit! If you have not heard ...

For Family (Part 1) from 2018-03-14T09:00

Has the service lifestyle changed you? Most likely it has and trying to explain to your families members how and why is difficult. In response to the requests for advice on how to talk with fami...

We Are Different from 2018-02-27T08:00

I was asked recently to address how to communicate better with family members- especially when the service lifestyle has changed you and your spouse. This is a sensitive subject so hang on to yo...

Coming Back from the Silence from 2018-02-05T08:00

If you are looking for an inspirational story, this is it. Watch or listen to my interview with Lindsay Swoboda, a military spouse and new blogger. In this interview, she takes ...

Tiffany Smiley from 2018-02-04T08:00

In this amazing story, Tiffany Smiley shares her journey of excitement as a new military spouse and then tragically becoming a caregiver...

Telling your Story from 2018-01-30T08:00

Sometimes we just need a place to share our story. Every single one of us has been through something difficult and made it through. I love a good story- one that inspires me to think bigger, liv...

Good Things from 2017-11-09T08:00

In response to the growing number of "listeners" rather than "watchers", Lifegiver returns to it's audio version. In this series, I return from a recent sabbatical to talk with you about how oft...

More Alike Than Different from 2017-08-31T09:00

In this episode, I talk about the similarities and differences found between military and first responder communities and why we need to find ways to better support each other.

Jonathan&Kylie Towns from 2017-08-14T09:00

In this interview, Jonathan and Kylie share their experience as a law enforcement couple. Jonathan is part of the Dallas Fort Worth Police Department and shares his experience navigating the cha...

Betrayal&Hurt in a Christian Marriage, Part 2 from 2017-08-01T09:00

Last time on the Lifegiver Podcast, Matt and I started a conversation about Christian marriage.  In response to my message in Sacred Spaces that we should be pursuing our spouse, I commonly get ...

Betrayal&Hurt in a Christian Marriage, Part 1 from 2017-07-15T09:00

Every marriage will deal with sin- that is a fact. But when there are destructive patterns like betrayal, addiction, and selfish behavior, what does it actually mean to love like Christ? How do ...

Wisdom with Suzie Schwartz from 2017-06-30T09:00

Known in the military world as Mama Suzie, Suzie Schwartz has rightfully earned her spot as a mentor for military spouses. Her husband Norton was the Joint Chief of Staff for the Air Force and t...

Wisdom with Deanie Dempsey from 2017-06-15T09:00

In this sweet, but candid, interview- Deanie Dempsey shares how she and her husband kept their marriage strong after over 30 years in military service. Her husband, General Martin Dempsey was th...

Matt Interviews Corie from 2017-06-01T09:00

In this candid interview, Matthew asks Corie questions without any prep ahead of time. This heartfelt and sweet interview brings out some of Corie's story, but also the drive she has, and why Wo...

The Hero's Journey from 2017-05-15T09:00

After presenting "The Hero's Journey" at the The Military Spouse of the Year Town Hall in Washington, DC, many remarked that it was very helpful to their journey and wanted it available to share...

Set Backs in Marriage from 2017-04-14T09:00

We all have hope for a marriage that lasts and is fulfilling. What we often don't expect is how hard it will be when we disagree with our spouse on important values, military marriage problems o...

Win-Win Parenting from 2017-04-01T09:00

In this final episode in the Parenting series we are talking about how to apply Steven Covey's Win-Win habit of 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families to parenting. Trying to get your kids to do ...

Parenting Teens with Pam Brummett from 2017-03-14T09:00

On this episode of Lifegiver, I sit down with my good friend Pam Brummett who has raised three fantastic kids, two of them still in high school. It turns out the military doesn't ruin your kids ...

Bullying with Dr. Bina Patel from 2017-03-01T08:00

Bullying is a worldwide epidemic that impacts both children and adults. In today’s culture, we see cyber-bullying impacting adults like never before. Divisive conversations over social media, tr...

Bullying with Dr. Bina Patel from 2017-03-01T08:00

Bullying is a worldwide epidemic that impacts both children and adults. In today’s culture, we see cyber-bullying impacting adults like never before. Divisive conversations over social media, tr...

Parenting with Small Kids from 2017-02-16T08:00

Marriage can often feel like a partnership more than a marriage during the years of raising kids. So many families talk about missing the intimacy they used to have and life feeling more like su...

Compassion Fatigue from 2017-02-01T08:00

Lifegiver is BACK with an all new episode! Welcome to 2017! I've returned from a sabbatical and have been thinking a lot about compassion fatigue and burnout. No doubt that I have seen this in m...

Sexual Intimacy&Post-Affair from 2017-01-12T08:00

Dr. Mike Sytsma is one of the most respected Christian Sex Therapists in the US. Based out of Atlanta, his office, Building Intimate Marriages, sees mostly couples who feel sexually "incompatibl...

Friends: Making and Keeping Them from 2016-12-31T08:00

Who would have ever thought that we needed help with making friends? In the military, we have to make them quickly. In the first responder world, they are necessary to get through daily chaos. I...

4 Myths of Marriage from 2016-12-15T08:00

Dr. Parrott is a New York Times Best Selling Author along with his wife Leslie Parrott, a marriage and family therapist. In 1991, the Parrotts founded the Center for Relationship Development on ...

Fighting for Marriage with Taya Kyle from 2016-12-01T08:00

In this incredibly moving interview, Taya Kyle opens up about her marriage to the love of her life Chris Kyle. Chris was tragically murdered during the filming of American Sniper, forcing Taya t...

Boundaries with Dr. John Townsend from 2016-11-15T08:00

Does it seem strange to you that it is healthy to have boundaries in marriage? This comes as a surprise to many. Why would I want to have boundaries? Shouldn't we share everything? Couples witho...

The Power of a Blessing from 2016-11-01T09:00

The power of our words is absolutely necessary to us understanding our influence in the relationships around us. In my year of becoming more intentional in my marriage, I have been thinking more...

Rights of Passage from 2016-10-16T09:00

We all likely remember our first move in the military. Filled with doubt, excitement, adventure, and fear- we learn to navigate the new community, acronyms, and the importance of that ID card. I...

My Life as a Military Kid from 2016-10-15T09:00

If you have kids, you don't want to miss this episode. My kids have been begging to be a part of the Lifegiver Podcast, and I thought it would be a great idea to interview them on what it is hon...

Sacred Spaces 05: New Vision and Questions Answered from 2016-10-01T09:00

It's another episode of Lifegiver and I am here to announce some really fun changes and new updates. Some of you said you would love to have access to webinars and various forms of media, so tod...

Sacred Spaces 4: An Update on Being Intentional from 2016-09-30T09:00

Today's episode is unpolished and raw- well maybe not emotionally- but definitely unpolished. I want to give updates on how life has been since coming out with the book as well as how living int...

Sacred Spaces 3: Amanda Marr from 2016-09-15T09:00

We are in the middle of our Sacred Spaces Series on the Lifegiver Podcast and today's interview is a special one. Those of you who have read Sacred Spaces will remember Amanda Marr as the Gold S...

Sacred Spaces 2: A Roundtable with 3-61 from 2016-08-31T09:00

Sacred Spaces: My Journey to the Heart of Military Marriage comes out August 1 and will be available where most books are sold (Barnes & Noble, Amazon, etc). In celebration of the launch, I want...

Sacred Spaces 1: PTSD from 2016-08-15T09:00

Sacred Spaces: My Journey to the Heart of Military Marriage comes out August 1 and will be available where most books are sold (Barnes & Noble, Amazon, etc). In celebration of the launch, I want...

Understanding ISIS from 2016-05-15T09:00

If we were honest, many of us would admit that we do not fully understand the current efforts against ISIS. Sure, I think we know the basics- many of which include how our own homes feel a littl...

My Confession from 2016-05-01T09:00

I recently put out a survey and asked for your feedback on what you have enjoyed from the Lifegiver Podcast and what you would like to hear more of. Overwhelmingly, many said they enjoy hearing ...

The Conflict of Money from 2016-03-15T09:00

The top three conflicts that couples come into counseling for involve sex, family, and money. Getting on the same page with our spouse when it comes to spending and saving money is not easy. Man...

The Village from 2016-03-01T08:00

One of my favorite things about the last year has been the number of spouses I have spoken with in every season of life. I have thoroughly enjoyed the multi-generational village we live in. It h...

Homeschool Spouse from 2016-01-01T08:00

Happy New Year! Lifegiver is back with an all new episode that is perfect for every parent. This week I interview Jennifer Hamrick- military spouse to an Army Chaplain, homeschool mom, and blogg...

Reversing Roles from 2015-12-19T08:00

After a whirlwind trip to the Middle East with the Secretary of Defense, Matt and I sit down just three days after I returned to talk about what the project was like for both of us. Although I h...

Day 5: The Charles De Gaulle and USS Kearsarge from 2015-12-18T08:00

I had the most awesome day ever! I got to ride in a MH-53 Helicopter - like 4 times! I got to ride out to the Charles De Gaulle a French Aircraft Carrier Vessel in the Gulf. What’s funny is that...

Day 4: Afghanistan, FOB Fenty from 2015-12-17T08:00

Today was emotional for me. Maybe it was the anticipation of knowing this day would resonate the most for me, maybe it was the jet lag. I only had 2.5 hours of sleep. There is a little bit of a ...

Day 3: Erbil, Iraq What We Should Know, But Don't from 2015-12-16T08:00

Today I got to fly into Erbil, Iraq and spend a lot of time getting to know what deployment is like with our female soldiers there. Seeing deployment living conditions for them was quite eye ope...

Day 2: Baghdad and Bizarro World from 2015-12-15T08:00

My husband Matt calls the experience of being in theater "Bizarro World." As I got off the C-17 into the dusty air of Baghdad, I was immediately in just that. It smelled like my husband when he ...

Military Spouse Journey Day 1 from 2015-12-14T08:00

Hello Air Force! My first day started off with the bright lights of day when it should have been 2am. I got about 4 hours of sleep thanks to the “sleepy pills” the on-plane physician handed out....

Our Story: Bonus Episode from 2015-10-30T09:00

Matt and I fell in love at Gardner-Webb University. This fall, we had the opportunity to go back and speak with students who are just starting out like we were. With our intention to ease anxiet...

The Secret of Resilience from 2015-08-10T07:00

I have had many opportunities to address the “resilience” of military families. Like many of you, I don’t relate to this word. In fact, I don’t want to even say it anymore. I don’t feel like I “...

Finding My Voice from 2015-08-09T09:00

If you haven't caught on, there is a pattern developing here! From now until January, Lifegiver will have a new episode every payday which means two a month! I will be bringing you tips and topi...

Finding my Stride from 2015-08-08T09:00

In this episode, I interview Lena Steiner. I met TeamSteiner in Colorado during one of the most significant seasons of my life. That deployment changed a lot of us, including my own husband. But...

What is a Lifegiver? from 2015-08-07T09:00

You would think that this would be easy for me as I have been using the term "lifegiver" for years to describe the kind of person I want to become. Yet when it came time to work on this episode,...

Parent Fail from 2015-08-06T07:00

It is one thing to go through the constant change in my life, it’s another thing entirely to watch my kids struggle. I feel responsible for their well-being, but how do you know when your kids a...

Cyberbullying from 2015-08-05T09:00

Cyber-bullying has become a trending issue in the Military Spouse world. That may come as a shock to some of you, but it is not just happening to our kids. This podcast will talk about the growi...

Bonus- Depression&the Bible from 2015-08-03T09:00

This is not a new podcast, but a talk I gave in 2010 to New Life Church, Colorado Springs, CO. Many people have requested access to it, so it has been included into the Lifegiver Series. Here I ...

Corie talks to Christian Radio from 2015-08-02T09:00

Corie sits down and talks with 88.3 FM Family Radio on what it means to serve the military as a ministry team as well as her recent 2015 AFI Military Spouse of the Year Award.

Lifegiver Episode 1 from 2015-08-01T09:00

Corie Weathers, LPC and AFI 2015 Military Spouse of the Year shares a little bit about her own story as a military spouse and her vision to make Lifegiver Military Spouse Podcast as a place for ...