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Welcome to Committed Hearts, a weekly podcast for engaged and married couples who want to build a strong, lasting, and God-centered relationship—without pressure, perfection, or churchy overload.Hosted by The Porters—pastors, marriage counselors, and partners for more than 25…
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Stop Making Marriage Decisions Like You’re Still Single (opens the original)
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Once you say “I do,” your decisions don’t only affect you anymore. In this episode of the Committed Hearts Podcast , William and Donna Porter talk about developing an “us” mindset in marriage, understanding that the choices one spouse makes can positively or negatively impact the entire relationship. They discuss why communication before major decisions matters, what happens when one spouse acts without considering the other, rebuilding trust after a bad decision, forgiveness, taking responsibil
You’re Sitting Right Beside Me… But You’re Not Here (opens the original)
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You can be sitting right beside your spouse and still feel completely alone. In this episode of the Committed Hearts Podcast, William and Donna Porter talk about the difference between simply being physically present and being emotionally, mentally, and relationally present in your marriage. They discuss how phones, work, stress, distractions, emotional distance, and unresolved issues can slowly cause spouses to check out of the relationship, even while they’re still living in the same house. Yo
You’re Not the Same Person I Married (opens the original)
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“You’re not the same person I married.” At some point in almost every marriage, one or both spouses may feel that way. People change emotionally, mentally, physically, financially, spiritually, and professionally—and those changes can affect the entire relationship. In this episode of the Committed Hearts Podcast , William and Donna Porter talk about what it means to stay committed while your spouse evolves into a different version of the person you originally married. They discuss emotional cha
How to Respect Your Spouse When You’re Still Upset (opens the original)
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Love matters in marriage, but so does honor . In this episode of the Committed Hearts Podcast , William and Donna Porter talk about why honor, respect, and order are such important foundations for a healthy marriage. They discuss what it means to honor your spouse even when you’re frustrated, how dishonor can show up through tone, body language, words, and attitude, and why trying to force your spouse to change often creates even more conflict. You’ll also hear practical examples of what honor c
How Do You Forgive Someone You Still Have to Live With? (opens the original)
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You said, “I forgive you”… but what happens when the hurt is still there? Forgiveness in marriage isn’t always easy. You can make the decision to forgive your spouse and still have memories, emotions, and triggers that bring the pain right back. So how do you actually move forward without allowing resentment and unforgiveness to damage your marriage? In this episode of Committed Hearts, William and Donna Porter have an open conversation about forgiveness, hurt, grudges, triggers, and what it rea
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