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 Mar 29, 2021
Monday Mar 29, 2021
The book Love and Respect by Dr. Emmerson Eggerich can be both transformative and controversial. I found its principles to be really helpful for me on my journey yet have found that SO MANY WOMEN take issue with the way it's written.
Understandably so, It's hard to hear from a MAN who has never been married to a difficult man that he MUST respect his spouse. Then again, we've never been married to a disrespectful wife... Either way, I break down the book and scripture from which it's based to offer us a fresh way of thinking about our marriage roles today.
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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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Monday Mar 22, 2021
Monday Mar 22, 2021
In almost every episode I give a disclaimer about how this info doesn’t apply if you are in an abusive relationship. I talk about how you should first focus on getting yourself safe, then if you feel led working on that marriage from a safe place. Unfortunately, abuse can come in many forms and when that abuse is not physical, it can leave the abused person confused.
In today’s episode, my friend certified Trauma and Resilience Coach, Ronica Cormier host of the Mama trauma podcast talks to us about what it means to live with a Narcissist. This episode will help you identify narcissistic behavior and maybe shed light on some of your questions.
In this episode you will learn:
5 Signs you are living with a narcissist:
1- Narcissistic individuals are self-centered
2- Manipulate the situation
3- Pass the blame and don’t take accountability for their actions
4- Confrontations either end up in a blow-up of Narcissistic rage or a “Word salad”
5- They lack empathy
What does God’s word say about how we should treat our abusers?
What are some ways we can move forward?
Did you love our guest? Here is where to find her!
Social Media
Learn More: http://ronicacormier.com
IG: https://instagram.com/ronicacormier97
Mama Trauma Sisterhood: https://bit.ly/mtsisterhood
Podcast: http://bit.ly/mamatrauma
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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 Mar 17, 2021
Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
Are you married to an unbelieving husband? This is what scripture says about it... How can you honor God AND your husband at this time?
When we are married to an unbelieving husband, or even a husband who is a believer but is currently far from God in their walk, we can have the tendency to want to jump in and fix or change the situation. Here are some alternate actions we can take to honor your husband’s space.
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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/
Become an Insider and get updates on all the podcast news. Gracefueledwifesteps.gr8.com
Friday Mar 12, 2021
Friday Mar 12, 2021
Are tired of being a mind reader? Do you feel like “he should have known”? Are you frustrated that your husband hasn’t done the things you expect of him? In this episode, we explore “The Script” and what to do when our husbands are not living up to our expectations.
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I want to hear all the things. Hit me up on IG or FB and let me know. Reach out to me directly on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/thegracefueledwife
Work with me:
The Grace Fueled Marriage Method is my signature marriage course - check the link for details https://gracefueledmarriagemethod.gr8.com/
1:1 Coaching call https://calendly.com/beatrizvargas/45-min-coaching-call
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
This topic came from several different posts I've read from wives saying how they’ve tried everything even counseling but their husband continues to be controlling, watch porn or even over-spend while they expect their wives to pick up the slack.
These women are desperate and frustrated. The common theme I see that they have little to NO boundaries.
In this episode you will learn:
5:05 Why are boundaries in marriage important?
5:26 How do I show grace to my husband without being a doormat?
5:53 What is a boundary anyway?
7:54 what happens when our boundaries aren’t clear?
8:22 What do boundaries in marriage look like?
10:00 How can I honor God while still honoring my boundaries?
12:38 How can setting boundaries become manipulative?
15:36 What are the 10 Laws of boundaries?
Wait!!! Before you go! Are you new around here and want to know more about me?
Here are some ways you can work with me or become a part of my community!
The Community...
Join me in The Grace Fueled Wives Club on FB! https://www.facebook.com/groups/GraceFueledWifeCommunity/
Become an Insider! I have a gift for you. Go check out! gracefueledwifesteps.gr8.com
I want to hear all the things. Hit me up on IG or FB and let me know. Reach out to me directly on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/thegracefueledwife
Work with me:
The Grace Fueled Marriage Method is my signature marriage course - check the link for details https://gracefueledmarriagemethod.gr8.com/
1:1 Coaching call https://calendly.com/beatrizvargas/45-min-coaching-call
Friday Feb 05, 2021
Friday Feb 05, 2021
We all have seasons of darkness or uncertainty. You are NOT alone. This is an encouragement for just one of those times.
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Friday Jan 29, 2021
Friday Jan 29, 2021
Now that we have heard about how God redeemed this marriage, Lindsay and I have a candid discussion on fighting over finances, a passive income strategy without an MLM, and how to build generational wealth for your family through real estate.
What you will learn:
4:12 Why do couples fight over finances?
6:22 What was the biggest growth point in the area of marital finances?
8:10 How can you achieve your financial goals together
10:46 What specific steps did they take to achieve their financial dream and move to the log cabin in the woods
20:063 Step Recap
20:48 3 types of income
23:14 4 Steps to getting out of the rat race
25:16 Passive income strategy: What is passive income and what is it NOT
34:20 How does real estate create generational wealth
Are you interested to hear more from our guest?
Lindsay Sutherland can be found on the Passive income Examiner Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passive-income-examiner-work-from-home-freelancers/id1534495831
Facebook Group: Escape your 9-5
https://www.facebook.com/groups/escapeyour925/
Her course:
www.Rentalincome.gr8.com
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Friday Jan 29, 2021
Friday Jan 29, 2021
This episode started out as a teaching on smart financial investments as a couple, then towards the end, the Holy Spirt had our guest reveal her testimony of how God redeemed her marriage BEFORE he made this couple's financial dreams of owning a log cabin in the woods come true.
Now, this episode is a 2 part series and in part one, we listen to our guest share her story of the power of God’s redemption in marriage and how setting healthy boundaries and partnering with God can make all the difference.
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Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
Mastering the art of an apology can lead to overall feelings of healthy communication. One of the most frustrating feelings in a marriage or disagreement in any relationship is the thought of an insincere apology. In his book “When Sorry isn’t enough” Gary Chapman teaches his finding’s on different apology languages and how adding certain components to your apology can help the offended party feel it’s more sincere. This episode is a brief summary of that teaching with a real-life example of how carefully crafting an apology can really help the other person feel truly understood.
Click here to take your apology language quiz:
https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/apology-quiz/
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Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
In this episode, Restored2More ministry takes us through their healing journey and how God helped redeem their marriage from infidelity and porn. They discuss how to rebuild trust in the marriage after the betrayal and give us a story of hope.
Clinton and Charity Munoz created a ministry called Restored 2 More. It birthed from their own story of dealing with healing and restoration after walking through a very trying season in their marriage. Restored 2 More was created to help couples rebuild intimacy after infidelity and help women heal from betrayal trauma. They have a podcast called Restored 2 More, a YouTube channel with weekly Vlogs sharing on topics, Workshops, Coaching, and are in the process of co-authoring their first book. They have been married for 7 years with 3 little boys, all under the age of 4.
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Restored2More Resources:
Website:
https://restored2more.com/
Podcast Link:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/restored-2-more/id1503954507
Youtube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsIU6bNQu6_cggvTaE8lNKQ/featured?sub_confirmation=1
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/restored2more/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Restored-2-More-108863067511392