The Grace Fueled Wife: Marriage Advice | Emotional Intimacy | Communication & Conflict Resolution
Are you sitting in a marriage that feels empty? Struggling to connect with your husband or wondering why communication in your marriage feels so hard? Maybe you feel lonely in your marriage even though you’re still living under the same roof.
Maybe you’re telling yourself you’re just sticking it out for the kids… and what really keeps you in the marriage is your commitment to God.
If this is you, I’ve been there. And I want to help you reconnect in your marriage, rebuild emotional intimacy, and feel cherished again.
Hey, I’m Beatriz Vargas — a Christian marriage coach, Jesus-loving wife, and mom. I’ve been married for over 15 years, but for the first five years of our marriage we struggled with constant conflict, poor communication, and emotional disconnection.
I was busy telling my husband all the things he was doing wrong — what he needed to change, how he needed Jesus, and what he needed to do to make me happy.
We tried marriage counseling, small groups, and all the things we were told would fix our marriage. Nothing worked… and eventually we separated.
But learning how communication, emotional safety, and grace actually work inside a marriage changed everything.
Today, my husband and I have the affectionate, emotionally connected marriage I once thought was impossible.
On The Grace Fueled Wife Podcast, you’ll learn how to:
• communicate more effectively with your husband
• break unhealthy conflict cycles in marriage
• rebuild emotional intimacy and connection
• stop feeling lonely in your marriage
• navigate difficult conversations with grace
• strengthen your Christian marriage even when your husband isn’t changing
If you feel like you’re the only one trying to save your marriage… if you’re tired of having the same arguments over and over… or if you’re longing to feel close again, this podcast will help you understand what’s really happening beneath the surface.
Each week we talk about communication in marriage, conflict resolution, emotional intimacy, and how faith and grace can help restore connection in even the most difficult seasons of marriage.
So grab your journal, take a deep breath, and let’s start creating the connected, grace-fueled marriage you’ve been praying for.
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Episodes
Monday Nov 15, 2021
Monday Nov 15, 2021
All too often we want a “quick fix” out of the things that we don’t like. We want to “get rich quick” or “loose weight fast” or in the case of marriage we want our husbands to be better right away. We want to go from roommates to soul mates overnight, but sadly, just like when we’ve gained lots of weight, that excess and unhealthiness takes a long time to burn off. In this episode we dig into that very topic.
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Here are some ways you can work with me or become a part of my community!
Work with me:
The Grace Fueled Marriage Method: https://gracefueledmarriagemethod.com
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Join me in The Grace Fueled Wives Club on FB! https://www.facebook.com/groups/GraceFueledWifeCommunity/
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Friday Nov 12, 2021
Friday Nov 12, 2021
In the last episode, we learned that the key to more intimacy and connection in marriage was vulnerability. We learned it was the way to fight against roommate syndrome.
The question is - How do we be more vulnerable when we feel unseen, unheard, have been dismissed, interrupted, or told we’re “too emotional” by our husbands when we speak?
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Here are some ways you can work with me or become a part of my community!
Work with me:
The Grace Fueled Marriage Method: https://gracefueledmarriagemethod.com
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Join me in The Grace Fueled Wives Club on FB! https://www.facebook.com/groups/GraceFueledWifeCommunity/
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Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
So often I’ve heard the phrase “my husband feels more like a roommate than a soulmate”. Back when I was in the midst of separation I felt the same way - yet I didn’t know it was a common feeling at the time.
That roommate feeling is a symptom of a much bigger issue. That issue is a lack of intimacy and genuine connection.
You may already know that you’re lacking intimacy and connection in your marriage. The question is - why? and What can we do to bring back that feeling we once had.
In this episode, We discuss the reason for this lack of connection in your marriage and how we can work to restore intimacy with your husband.
Wait!!! Before you go!
Here are some ways you can work with me or become a part of my community!
Work with me:
The Grace Fueled Marriage Method: https://gracefueledmarriagemethod.com
Not ready to work with me yet? Feel free to join my FREE Community!
Join me in The Grace Fueled Wives Club on FB! https://www.facebook.com/groups/GraceFueledWifeCommunity/
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Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
As Christians, we often avoid talking about sex. Why?? In this episode, we go there!
We specifically talk about what it means for wives whose husbands want sex more than they do. We identify several myths about the topic and explore how you can start to have more loving, connected sex with your husband that you're looking forward to - rather than doing it out of obligation.
Our guest, Janna Denton Howes is a Desire Coach who helps women married to men, create intimacy in their marriage that feels authentic.
Did you love our guest today? You can find her at:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/jannadentonhowes/?hl=en
Website:
https://jannadentonhowes.com/blog/
Want It more workshop:
https://jannadentonhowes.com/wantingitmore/
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Here are some ways you can work with me or become a part of my community!
Work with me:
The Grace Fueled Marriage Method: https://gracefueledmarriagemethod.com
Not ready to work with me yet? Feel free to join my FREE Community!
Join me in The Grace Fueled Wives Club on FB! https://www.facebook.com/groups/GraceFueledWifeCommunity/
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Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Having a child can GREATLY affect your marriage. The entire dynamic changes. For many couples, it means that all the focus goes to the children while the marriage is left to suffer in the background.
In this excerpt from an interview I did with Cynthia Castro of the Rooted Working Mom Podcast we discuss how to NOT let your marriage take a backseat to the kids. For the full 2 part episode go check out her show!!
We got into so much goodness in this interview so be sure to take notes!
Did you love our guest today? You can find her at:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/cynthia.p.castro/
Rooted Working Mom Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rooted-working-mom-christian-mom-raising-kingdom-kids/id1577009841
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Here are some ways you can work with me or become a part of my community!
Work with me:
The Grace Fueled Marriage Method: https://gracefueledmarriagemethod.com
Not ready to work with me yet? Feel free to join my FREE Community!
Join me in The Grace Fueled Wives Club on FB! https://www.facebook.com/groups/GraceFueledWifeCommunity/
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Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
Do you feel anxiety or depression when your marriage isn’t going well? You are not alone! How to handle emotional distress and marriage. As much as we love our husbands it can feel difficult to see past the dark places we sometimes find ourselves.
Here you will find hope and encouragement for those dark moments in marriage as well as a community to help you through the other side. Learn what it feels like to be seen, heard, and appreciated!
Wait!!! Before you go!
Here are some ways you can work with me or become a part of my community!
Work with me:
The Grace Fueled Marriage Method: https://gracefueledmarriagemethod.com
Not ready to work with me yet? Feel free to join my FREE Community!
Join me in The Grace Fueled Wives Club on FB! https://www.facebook.com/groups/GraceFueledWifeCommunity/
Become an Insider and get updates on all the podcast news. Gracefueledwifesteps.gr8.com
Monday Oct 04, 2021
Monday Oct 04, 2021
If you’ve been sitting in a season of disconnectedness with your husband - a season of feeling like he’s your roommate rather than your lover or your soulmate here is a tactical tip to rebuild the intimacy.
When we are feeling discouraged in marriage it can be difficult to think of the good things about our husband and while in theory, this tip should be easy, when put into practice in the midst of a strained relationship it can seem almost impossible.
Here is a way to break through that thought pattern and finally see some breakthrough.
Hey love, I want to hear all the things!! Do you have any topics you would like me to discuss? Questions about something going on in your marriage? Hit me up on IG, FB or email and let me know a little about you or jump into the Grace Fueled Wives Club and let us know in the group!
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Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
Are you struggling in your marriage? Do you and your spouse disagree on politics and COVID-related issues? Have these disagreements caused great division in your marriage and family? Do you question how you even married him because your views are so different?
You're not alone. Here are 4 tips to re-establish intimacy in your marriage and bring unity within your home.
Wait!!! Before you go!
Here are some ways you can work with me or become a part of my community!
Work with me:
The Grace Fueled Marriage Method: https://gracefueledmarriagemethod.com
Not ready to work with me yet? Feel free to join my FREE Community!
Join me in The Grace Fueled Wives Club on FB! https://www.facebook.com/groups/GraceFueledWifeCommunity/
Become an Insider and get updates on all the podcast news. Gracefueledwifesteps.gr8.com
Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
Do you want to have a more loving and connected marriage? Have you read all the books or tried all the courses and podcasts but are still struggling in your connection to your husband? Do you feel more like a roommate and wonder what is it you’re doing wrong - or more commonly, figure it has to be your husband’s fault.
Welcome to the club! This secret has helped so many women. Learn how you can move towards a more loving, connected, and intimate marriage without actually doing a thing!
Wait!!! Before you go!
Here are some ways you can work with me or become a part of my community!
Work with me:
The Grace Fueled Marriage Method: https://gracefueledmarriagemethod.com
Not ready to work with me yet? Feel free to join my FREE Community!
Join me in The Grace Fueled Wives Club on FB! https://www.facebook.com/groups/GraceFueledWifeCommunity/
Become an Insider and get updates on all the podcast news. Gracefueledwifesteps.gr8.com
Tuesday Aug 31, 2021
Tuesday Aug 31, 2021
Don’t you hate when you are trying to “help” your husband with something but he refuses? Or better yet, gets annoyed with you for trying?
I mean really, doesn’t he know that YOUR way is the superior way to get things done? Whether that means what to eat, what to wear, how much to spend, or whether or not the family should take that vacation.
CLEARLY…. he has it all wrong, right?
We dive into the reasons why your husband may not be responding to your attempts to help and take a hard look at what might happen if you stopped.
Wait!!! Before you go!
Here are some ways you can work with me or become a part of my community!
Work with me:
The Grace Fueled Marriage Method: https://gracefueledmarriagemethod.com
Not ready to work with me yet? Feel free to join my FREE Community!
Join me in The Grace Fueled Wives Club on FB! https://www.facebook.com/groups/GraceFueledWifeCommunity/
Become an Insider and get updates on all the podcast news. Gracefueledwifesteps.gr8.com