In this episode, Alfonzo and Gwen share their story and tell you why there is hope for your marriage and how we can help.  If we can do it, you can do it! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marriedpeoplepodcast/message

Married People Podcast

Meet the Joneses

Mr. Jones and I may be as different as night and day, but when faced with the decision of whether to allow our differences to kill us or make us stronger, we chose the latter!  We’re not perfect but once we finally stopped trying to duplicate ourselves in one another, we realized that our differences make all the difference!  Our distinctions make us great!  This truth turned a relational achilles heel into an impenetrable foundation!  We're excited to share how we “made the most of our differences” and used them as sand paper to smooth out our rough edges and create a perfect fit!   Just another friendly reminder that YOUR MARRIAGE IS WORTH THE WORK!  Article Reference: https://ourpeacefulfamily.com/differences-in-marriage/ Alfonzo and Gwen Jones are adv. grief recovery specialists, life coaches and marriage mentors.  Together they've founded A Safe Place, Emotional Wellness institute to provide a safe place for couples and individuals to share their truth without feeling judged, criticized, or fixed.  Contact us @ info@asafeplacenc.org and learn more about us and book your discovery session at asafeplacenc.org.  They can also be found on social media. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marriedpeoplepodcast/message

Making the Most of Our Differences

There’s no place like home, but in order to keep your sanity and revitalize your marriage, sometimes you’ve just got to get away! Tune in as Mr. Jones and I share the value of the getaway! We’ll provide tips and tools on how to revitalize your marriage during the getaway, why it’s necessary for marital success and how to make it happen on a budget. We recently Just returned from an amazing getaway to Orlando, Florida, we are revitalized, reset and refreshed!  Tune in as we tell you all about it! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marriedpeoplepodcast/message

The Value of the Getaway

THIS EPISODE IS SPECIAL!  We've decided to gift our listeners with the words and wisdom of our parents.  In this episode we share legacy as Alfonzo and Halestine Jones, also marriage advisors, trainers, and mentors, pour into us all.  We discuss why marriage is worth the work, tools to apply to your marriage to ensure enduring love, and why Valentine's day should be every day in our homes.   We also challenge you to take your marriage to the next level with these conversation starters while you enjoy your coffee or dinner this year:  https://cratedwithlove.com/blogs/relationship-tips/25-best-conversation-starters-married-couples Happy Valentine's Day MPP Family! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marriedpeoplepodcast/message

Words from the Wise - Valentine's Day 2021 Legacy Edition

In this episode, we share how we survived a real-life situation that tested our vows.  Tune in and learn tools that will help you and your spouse beat the odds and work together to win. Like | SHARE | Review Contact us: info@asafeplacenc.org | gwendolynjjones.com marriedpeoplepodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marriedpeoplepodcast/message

For Better or Worse

COVID hit and life changed for us all, physically, socially, and relationally!  In our season finale, we bring our very best friends Mr. Traye and Karmee Davis into the conversation to discuss how COVID changed the way we do MARRIAGE.  We all admit, that we've had a few kinks to work through.  Not only did we have to learn to live with COVID, but many of us also had to learn to live with each other!   It's been work, but our marriages are worth it!   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marriedpeoplepodcast/message

Working out the Kinks: Coping with COVID

Believe it or not, strong couples do fight, they just fight fair.  In this episode, Alfonzo and Gwen share their hearts and their story as they teach on how confrontation, when done correctly, can take your marriage to the next level!  Tune in, and be sure to leave us a positive review.  Contact us at marriedpeoplepodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marriedpeoplepodcast/message

The Beauty of Confrontation, ways you both can win!

MPP Valentine's Day SPECIAL!  Every gift doesn't have to break the bank, and is a bank breaking gift even what your spouse desires?  Money does't talk to everyone.  Learn your spouses love language and speak it this Valentine's Day!   In this episode, Mrs. Jones reveals that her top love language and the gift that Mr. Jones gives her this valentines day that changed the game!!!  **BONUS** Valentine's gifts sure to make your spouse smile that DON'T BREAK THE BANK!!!  Complete this assessment and learn the language you understand best and share it with your spouse.  https://www.5lovelanguages.com/ marriedpeoplepodcast@gmail.com LIKE OUT PODCAST, leave us a positive review! Thank you! -The Jones --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marriedpeoplepodcast/message

Valentines Day Bonus Episode: Are you speaking my language? Tips to make this VDAY MEMORABLE!

We're back with a powerful episode on how to take your marriage to the next level by understanding your spouse's purpose!  Yep they have needs, yep they have wants, but they also have purpose! Do know what your spouses purpose is?  Part of marital fulfillment is knowing what your spouse is designed and created to do and using everything you have in and around you to support your spouse in fulfillment of their purpose!  It also may involve waiting and supporting your spouse as they work to identify their purpose OR simply accepting and loving your spouse just as they are right where they are!   Let's talk about PURPOSE!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marriedpeoplepodcast/message

YOU + ME + PURPOSE? 3P Series FINALE!

We continue our series discussing 3 things guaranteed to take your marriage to the next level: Pursuit, PASSION, Purpose.  This episode we tackle Passion, did you know it doesn't begin in the bedroom it ends there?  Let's talk. Questions/Comments?  E mail us marriedpeoplepodcast@gmail.com.  IG: @married_people_podcast Twitter: @MPPPodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marriedpeoplepodcast/message

Series 1: Episode 2 - PASSION - The Sex Talk!

In this series, we reveal 3 ways to take your marriage to the next level!   In this episode, we reveal P #1 tell you why it matters, how the lack of P#1 almost killed our marriage and provide tools to help you save yours.   Twitter: @MPPodcast Instagram: @We_R_Jones Email us: marriedpeoplepodcast@gmail.com Recommended Reads: https://www.breezystorm.com/why-do-couples-lose-interest-in-each-other-2/ https://intentionaltoday.com/great-couples-pursue-each-other-intentionally/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marriedpeoplepodcast/message

3 P's Guaranteed to take your marriage to the next level - P#1

We don't claim to know it all but after 14 years of marriage, completion of a master's degree in counseling, and advanced grief recovery, Saving Your Marriage Before it Starts (SYMBIS), Dynamic Marriage, and Prepare-Enrich Certifications we are confident that we are prepared and fully equipped to be your marriage mentors. WE BELIEVE IN MARRIAGE and we want to share our experience and expertise concerning marriage with you! There is hope for your marriage! Marriages fail because we don't know what we don't know! Let's talk about Life, Love and this rain forest that we call Marriage.