134. Blending Families: Grieving What You Thought It Would Be
Blending a family isn’t just about making schedules work or learning each other’s habits. It’s about entering into an already-formed culture — one that existed before you. For the stepparent, that often means grieving what you imagined family life would look like, while choosing to restrain yoursel…
139. How to Set Yourselves Up for 2026: Positioning Yourself to Win
In this episode, Jason and Lauren Vallotton invite listeners into a practical and intentional conversation about preparing for the year ahead. As 2026 approaches, they challenge couples and families to move beyond vague hopes and instead position themselves to win through clarity, reflection, and a…
141. The Messy Middle (Part 1): When Life Doesn’t Go As Planned
In this deeply honest episode, Jason and Lauren Vallotton talk about the quiet disorientation that can surface in your 30s — especially when life doesn’t look the way you thought it would.
They open with a vulnerable admission: you can have the life you once prayed for… and still feel unsettled ins…
145. Confrontation That Builds Trust: How to Handle Conflict Without Creating Fear
Episode Summary: In this episode, hosts Jason and Lauren Vallotton tackle one of the most misunderstood (and avoided) dynamics in relationships: confrontation. They challenge the idea that healthy relationships are conflict-free and instead cast a compelling vision for becoming people who confront …
146. Building a Life You Love Before Marriage with McKenzie Gibson
Jason and Lauren Vallotton sit down with their friend McKenzie Gibson, a labor and delivery nurse, to talk about something that doesn’t get discussed nearly enough: how to prepare not just for marriage, but for a full and meaningful life. In a culture that often treats singleness like a waiting roo…
147. Preparing for Marriage, Not Just a Wedding
Getting engaged is exciting, but a healthy marriage starts long before the wedding day.
In this episode, Jason and Lauren Vallotton unpack the conversations, decisions, and preparations that can help couples build a strong foundation before saying “I do.” From navigating family dynamics and wedding…
148. Well… We’re Back. And Lauren Wrote a Book.
It’s been a minute. 😂
After a few months away from the podcast, Jason and Lauren Vallotton are back behind the microphones—and there was no way they were going to let this week pass without recording an episode.
Because Lauren wrote a book. 😭
Past the Picket Fence: A Memoir for Life in the Messy Mi…
149. How to Handle Disappointment Without Becoming Bitter
What happens when life doesn't turn out the way you imagined? How do you navigate disappointment without allowing it to turn into bitterness, resentment, or hopelessness?
In this episode of Dates, Mates & Babies, Jason and Lauren Vallotton explore the gap between expectation and reality—and why it'…
151. God’s Design For Marriage That Works
Mystery gets marketed as romance, but what if it’s actually the thing exhausting a relationship? In this episode, hosts Jason and Lauren Vallotton explore marriage advice that goes beyond surface-level communication tips and gets into something more foundational: God’s design for marriage and the r…
152. God's Design for Marriage That Works: Part 2
Lonely marriages rarely begin with a major betrayal. More often, they develop through subtle patterns of disconnection. He pours his best energy into work, she carries the responsibility for connection, and both slowly stop feeling safe, seen, and known. So how do couples course correct when these …
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