Ladylike Podcast | Episode 9: Alignment in Marriage

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Welcome back to the Ladylike Talk Podcast! In Episode 9, hosts Julie Terry and Delaney Crews dive into one of the most important conversations newlyweds can have — missional alignment, or getting on the same page with your values and goals as a couple. Plus, they wrap up with a practical "Nuts & Bolts" segment on the art of writing thank you notes! Drawing from a newlywed question — "My new husband and I love Jesus and each other, but sometimes it feels like we're trains running on two different tracks. What can we do to get on the same life track?" — Julie and Delaney share personal stories, biblical wisdom, and actionable tips to help couples build a unified vision for their marriage and family. IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00:13 Welcome & Episode 9 Intro 00:00:34 Introducing the Newlywed Series: Missional Alignment 00:01:35 The Great Commission & Marriage: Going Further Together 00:04:27 Do Couples Mistake Chemistry for Alignment? 00:05:51 Values vs. Goals: What's the Difference? 00:06:41 Delaney Shares Her Top Family Values 00:07:44 Julie's Story: Ministry, RV Dreams & Doing Life Together 00:12:09 Priorities in Early Marriage: Intentional Time as a Couple 00:12:58 What Do You Want Your Home to Feel Like? 00:16:32 The Role of Family & Where You Come From 00:18:43 Financial Alignment & How Values Shape Money Decisions 00:20:38 Sabbath, Generosity & The Four D's of Dating Your Spouse 00:22:27 Weekly Date Nights: Making Them Count 00:24:11 How Well Do You Really Know Each Other? 00:25:50 Looking Back with No Regrets: Planning for Your Future 00:29:10 How Where You Live Reflects Your Mission 00:31:17 Homework for Newlyweds: Write Down Your Top Five Values 00:31:34 Nuts & Bolts: The Art of the Thank You Note 00:33:14 What to Include in a Thank You Note 00:34:37 When Should You Send a Thank You Note? 00:35:59 Thank You Notes in Business & After Job Interviews 00:38:06 Your Homework This Week! Whether you're newly married or years into your relationship, this episode will challenge you to sit down with your spouse, get honest about your values, and build a life that reflects your shared mission. 📝 Homework this week: Share a link or snapshot of your favorite stationery in the comments below! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave us a comment — we love hearing from you! #LadylikePodcast #NewlywedSeries #ChristianMarriage #MarriageAdvice #ValuesAlignment #ThankYouNotes #FaithAndFamily #ChristianWomen Download the Maximum Life+ app today and get instant access to hundreds of hours of sermons, Bible studies, books, and exclusive content from Dr. Zach Terry — all in one place. Simply search "Maximum Life+" in the App Store or Google Play, download the app, and subscribe to unlock everything, including a free copy of A Commentary on the Minor Prophets. Join a growing community of believers who are going deeper in God's Word every day. AMPLIFY THE TRUTH by supporting Maximum Life - https://maximumlife.zachterry.org/tabs/give Facebook https://www.facebook.com/maximumlifewithzachterry Instagram https://www.instagram.com/zachterry Website http://www.zachterry.org Twitter https://twitter.com/zachterry

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• Marriage