Building Better Marriages Podcast

107 When Marriage Feels Off But Not Broken

Small Shifts That Bring Big Peace Back Home
Have you ever looked at your marriage and thought, nothing is wrong, but something feels off? You still love each other. You are committed to your covenant. Yet the connection feels thinner, the conversations shorter, and the warmth not quite the same.
In this episode, Dr. Deborah Skomba speaks to the quiet place many Christian couples find themselves—when marriage is not broken, but it feels misaligned. You will learn why emotional distance happens, how communication patterns slowly shift, and why many husbands and wives experience this season differently.
If you have been feeling lonely in your marriage, sensing disconnection, or wondering how to bring peace back into your home, this episode will encourage you with truth, clarity, and hope. Healthy marriages are not built by accident. They are built on purpose—one conversation, one prayer, and one small step at a time.
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And if you are ready for deeper support in your marriage, you can learn more about Dr. Deborah’s coaching and counseling resources designed to help couples rebuild connection, strengthen communication, and walk in God’s design for marriage by clicking here.
You are not alone—and your marriage is worth the investment.

106 You Are Not The Only One Feeling This Way

Have you ever looked at your marriage and thought, nothing is wrong… but something feels off? You still love each other, you are committed to your covenant, yet you feel a quiet distance growing between you.
In this episode, "You Are Not the Only One Feeling This Way," we talk about the hidden struggle many couples face—feeling disconnected in marriage without knowing why. You will learn why emotional distance happens, what your husband may be experiencing too, and how small shifts can restore connection, peace, and unity in your Christ-centered marriage.
Through biblical wisdom and practical steps, this conversation will help you move from quiet frustration to renewed alignment and hope.
If this episode encouraged you and you would like guidance rebuilding connection in your marriage, I invite you to book a confidential discovery call with me by clicking here.
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105 Love on Purpose - A Husband's Testimony with Dr Philip Reid

In this episode, Love on Purpose - A Husband’s Testimony, we talk with Dr. Philip Reid, who shares a real, faith-filled look at what Christ-centered premarital counseling can do for a relationship—before and after “I do.” If you’re engaged, dating with purpose, or married and wanting a stronger foundation, you’ll want to hear practical wisdom about communication, expectations, and choosing covenant love when life gets real. Dr. Philip Reid joins Dr. Deborah to talk honestly about what helped him grow, what he learned as a husband, and how God can use wise guidance to build unity, trust, and peace in marriage.
Want a clear next step for your relationship? Connect with Dr. Deborah for a 20-minute call here. If this episode encouraged you, please follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and leave a review so more couples can find Christ-centered help and hope for a better marriage.

104 Love on Purpose - Intimacy With Honor

Love on Purpose — Intimacy With Honor is for couples who want closeness again without pressure, guilt, or fear. If you feel like roommates, miss warmth, or don’t feel emotionally safe, this episode shares Christ-centered steps to rebuild intimacy through honor and understanding (1 Peter 3:7): a short “safety talk,” affection without an agenda, and one daily choice that shifts the tone—pause, invite Jesus in, and choose honor—before and after “I do.”
Want to know more? Click here to connect with Dr. Deborah on a 20-minute connect call. If this episode encouraged you, please follow/subscribe and leave a review so more couples can find biblically based, faith-filled help.

103 Love On Purpose - After Valentine's Day

Love On Purpose - After Valentine’s Day is for those who feel a letdown after the “highlight day” and quietly wonder, “Why do we still feel disconnected?” or “Why did that not go the way I hoped?” If you’re searching for Christian marriage help, how to reconnect after Valentine’s Day, marriage communication tips, or a simple relationship reset, this episode will help you name unmet needs without blame, release pressure and comparison, and rebuild closeness with practical steps you can use right away—whether you’re dating, engaged, or married.
Ready to stop the cycle of silence, tension, and the same fight? Click here to connect with Dr. Deborah for a 20-minute call and get a clear next step for your relationship before or after “I do.” If this episode encouraged you, please follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and leave a review—it helps more couples find faith-filled support, healing, and hope.

102 Love On Purpose - Words That Heal

Love On Purpose — Words That Heal is for the couple who’s tired of the same fight, the same sharp tone, and the same silence that makes you feel alone in your own home. If you’ve been thinking, “We used to be close,” or “Why do our talks turn into tension so fast?” this episode gives you simple, Christ-centered tools to help you slow down, speak with kindness, and rebuild emotional safety—before and after “I do.” You’ll learn how to use a gentle tone (Proverbs 15:1), a quick pause that saves words, and an easy “I feel / I need / can we” script that helps you say the truth without hurting each other.
Ready for real help and a clear next step? Click here for a 20-minute connect call with Dr Deborah, and let’s talk about what’s not working and what can change. If this episode encouraged you, please follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and leave a review—it helps more couples find faith-filled support and hope for a stronger, Christ-centered marriage.

101 Love on Purpose - A heart Tune-up For a Better Year

What if this year you chose to love on purpose—with intention, grace, and Christ at the center? In this episode of "Building Better Marriages: The I Do, and I Don’t of Everyday Life," Dr. Deborah invites you into a heart tune-up designed to help you reset, refocus, and renew your marriage for the year ahead.
You’ll be encouraged to examine what’s shaping your heart, realign your priorities, and choose love that reflects God’s design—not autopilot living.
If you’re longing for deeper connection, clearer communication, and a stronger Christ-centered foundation, this episode will help you start the year with purpose and peace.
If you want to know more, click here for a 20-minute connect call with me
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100 New Year New Heart A Simple Connection Reset Before February

This is my 100th episode! 
Welcome to "New Year, New Heart — A Simple Connection Reset Before February." This is for couples who want a fresh start without pressure—whether you’re dating, engaged, or married. If you’ve been thinking, “We keep having the same fight,” or “I miss feeling close,” this episode gives you a simple, Christ-centered reset you can use right away: pause, invite Jesus in, and choose repair instead of reaction. You’ll learn a practical connection plan (a 10-minute check-in, gentle “I feel / I need / can we” scripts, and a few repair phrases) to rebuild emotional safety, strengthen communication, and restore warmth before February expectations hit.
Want support before or after “I do”? Connect with me, Dr. Deborah, for a 20-minute connect call so we can talk through your next right step. And if you’re ready for a deeper foundation, learn more about my book God’s Design for Marriage—a Bible-based blueprint that helps you understand God’s purpose for covenant love and apply practical tools to build unity, trust, and a Christ-centered home.
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099 The Daily Heart Choice

In today’s 99th episode, New Year, New Heart: The Daily Heart Choice, we’re talking about the small, powerful decision that can change your relationship: pause, invite Jesus into your next words, and choose repair instead of reacting.
If you’ve been thinking, “I want a fresh start, but I keep responding the same way,” this episode will help you take one simple step toward more peace, trust, and connection—whether you’re dating, engaged, or married.
You’ll learn:
What a “new heart” looks like in everyday moments
A quick heart check before you speak
Simple repair phrases that rebuild safety and closeness
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Want help before or after “I do”? Connect with Dr. Deborah for a 20-minute call through Heart to Heart Ministry NJ.

098 A Stronger Marriage Needs Jesus to Heal the Tender Places

In “A Stronger Marriage Needs Jesus to Heal the Tender Places,” we talk about what happens when old pain keeps showing up in new conversations. Whether you’re engaged or years into marriage, healing is part of God’s design for love. You’ll learn a simple Healing Check-In, how to stop keeping score, and how to start rebuilding trust, emotional safety, and connection with Jesus at the center.
If you’re ready to heal what hurts and build a Christ-centered marriage that feels safe again, book a 20-minute discovery call with Dr. Deborah. Let’s talk about your next best step.
If this episode encouraged you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review. It helps more couples find this podcast and get the support they need for building better marriages.