Building Better Marriages Podcast
”Building Better Marriages: The I do’s and I don’ts of everyday life”
Welcome to Building Better Marriages, the official podcast of Heart to Heart Ministry & Coaching — a not-for-profit (pending) Christ-centered ministry dedicated to helping couples grow closer to God and one another before and after “I Do.”
I am your host, Dr. Deborah Skomba and here, we dive deep into the heart of relationships — the emotions, fears, and patterns that shape the very essence of your marriage. Each episode brings faith-based insights, biblical marriage principles, and practical tools to help you communicate better, rebuild trust, and experience true restoration through Christ.
This is a safe, grace-filled space for couples, faith-filled believers navigating real-life struggles while longing for deeper intimacy, peace, and purpose in marriage. Together, we’ll uncover how to transform conflict into connection, fear into faith, and distance into devotion — all through the power of God’s Word and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Because the problem isn’t you — the problem is the problem. And here, we face it with truth, prayer, and biblical wisdom.
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Episodes

Apr 27, 2026
Apr 27, 2026
9 min
In this episode, we talk about the power of truth and honesty for restoring marriages. If silence, fear, or hidden hurt has been keeping your relationship stuck, this conversation will encourage you with biblical truth and gentle next steps toward healing, trust, and deeper connection.
If this episode speaks to your heart, book a Marriage Coaching Call with Dr. Deborah here and take one prayerful step toward restoration. Please like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who may need hope for their marriage today.
Thank you to all who listen! You are in my prayers, and I am so glad you found this podcast!

Apr 21, 2026
Apr 21, 2026
35 min
In this meaningful conversation, I am joined by Pastor Lorraine Blum as we discuss preparing the bride in a way that extends far beyond the wedding day. This episode is filled with biblical truth, wisdom, and encouragement for women who want to be spiritually ready, emotionally grounded, and aligned with God’s heart for marriage.
Download my free guide, 10 Questions Every Couple Should Ask Before the Ring, and start important conversations before the engagement.
If this episode blessed you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who is engaged, preparing for marriage, or praying for God’s best in their future relationship.

Apr 14, 2026
Apr 14, 2026
48 min
In this special episode, I am joined by my husband, my very first podcast guest, for a real and heartfelt conversation about what a Christ-centered marriage looks like in everyday life. Together, we share honest insight, biblical truth, and simple encouragement for couples who want to grow stronger in faith, love, and unity.
If this episode encouraged you, please share it with your spouse or an engaged couple who may need this message today.
Be sure to subscribe, share this episode, and leave a review so more couples can find hope and help.

Apr 7, 2026
Apr 7, 2026
39 min
In this powerful conversation, John DeJarnette and I talk about the mindset shift that can truly change a marriage. If your relationship feels stuck, strained, or simply out of sync, this episode will encourage you with biblical wisdom, practical insight, and hope for what God can do when hearts and minds are surrendered to Him.
If this episode speaks to you, I invite you to book a 20-minute Heart to Heart with Dr. Deborah, where we can talk about where you are and what the next step may be to strengthen your marriage. Be sure to subscribe, share this episode, and leave a review so more couples can find hope and help.

Mar 19, 2026
Mar 19, 2026
11 min
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.
If this episode encouraged or blessed you, please take a moment to follow the podcast and leave a 5-star review wherever you are listening. Your review helps more couples searching for Christian marriage help, communication support, and Christ-centered relationship guidance find this podcast.
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.

Mar 10, 2026
Mar 10, 2026
15 min
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.
And if this podcast blesses you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on Apple or Spotify. Your review helps more couples find biblical encouragement and practical tools for building better marriages.

Mar 3, 2026
Mar 3, 2026
38 min
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.

Feb 24, 2026
Feb 24, 2026
8 min
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.

Feb 17, 2026
Feb 17, 2026
10 min
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.

Feb 10, 2026
Feb 10, 2026
10 min
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.








