Marriage Lab

By Aaron & Jenna Zint

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Aaron and Jenna have been married for over a decade and love talking to people about their relationships, the messiness, the struggle and the victories in all of it. If you're married or planning on it, you can expect 1) Tools for the growth of your marriage and you personally 2) Hope for a healthy marriage no matter what you've experienced up to this point 3) Laughter and comfort when you say, "That's totally us!" and "We've been there!"

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Episode Date
Never Enough: how your inner critic PRETENDS to be your coach
May 07, 2026
When you're emotionally raw, don't crowdsource your worth....
Apr 13, 2026
Don't ask triggered people BIG questions
Apr 03, 2026
How calls with your spouse go sideways (& how to fix it)
Mar 17, 2026
Stop Calling Strategies “Needs”
Feb 26, 2026
Understanding Yourself Without Staying Stuck
Feb 18, 2026
Divine Intervention: Amy's story- Divorced & Remarried
Feb 11, 2026
Different Flavors of Comfort in Families ( feat: Rosie Zint)
Feb 03, 2026
The Dopamine Hunt behind 6,7 : how to harness joy grows where attention goes
Jan 28, 2026
Stuck in the Same Fight: how naming patterns can break the cycles
Jan 12, 2026
Rethinking Relative Visits
Nov 11, 2025
But first...Curiosity
Oct 23, 2025
Can you put sex on the calendar?
Oct 03, 2025
When teasing turns toxic: scoffs & sarcasm- the slow drip of contempt
Sep 26, 2025
Steps to Move From Rumination > to > Processing
Sep 19, 2025
Ruminating vs Processing
Sep 11, 2025
The Do's & Don'ts of Processing w/ Your Spouse
Aug 29, 2025
Are you forgiving wrong?
Aug 06, 2025
When Pain Feels Like an Identity Attack
Jul 14, 2025
When Pain spoils into offense
Jul 07, 2025
Special Episode: Moved by Love: the secret to sharing Jesus
Jun 30, 2025
Passivity isn't a fruit of the spirit
Jun 23, 2025
Date Fail Debrief: Control Freak & Shut Down
Jun 17, 2025
You, Me &… Nobody Else?- isolation in marriage
May 30, 2025
16 Questions for your next date night
May 22, 2025
Slow Miracles
May 13, 2025
Welcome back, now what?
Apr 24, 2025
Avoiding Birthday Blues & Blowouts
Mar 16, 2025
You're Blocking Your Own Connection (Without Even Realizing It)
Mar 09, 2025
Internal vs External Processing Styles
Feb 16, 2025
The Compassion Cup vs. The Identity Cup: A Marriage Game-Changer
Feb 07, 2025
Ditch the "Courtroom" tactics in conflict
Jan 25, 2025
What to do when your spouse is triggered
Jan 14, 2025
The Four Typical Triggered Responses
Dec 30, 2024
The Science of "Triggered"
Dec 27, 2024
What You Feed Grows: how our small choices are creating big spiritual transformation
Dec 18, 2024
Scientist vs Judge: Curiosity over Contempt
Dec 03, 2024
Peaceful holiday plans for couples with different opinions
Nov 25, 2024
When Logic Turns to Emotion
Nov 12, 2024
The Best Way to be Heard by Your Spouse
Nov 04, 2024
The Successful Order of Navigating Conflict
Oct 28, 2024
Connection for Empty Nesters
Oct 21, 2024
How to change the culture in your marriage Pt 2
Oct 07, 2024
How to change the culture in your marriage Pt 1
Sep 30, 2024
Change your marriage: what your spouse needs the most
Sep 26, 2024
Is your spouse pushing your buttons? Conflict & Boundaries in Action
Sep 23, 2024
Behind the Highlight Reel: not falling for comparison in social media
Sep 16, 2024
Breaking Free from Passivity: Empowering Your Marriage with Intentional Action
Sep 09, 2024
Reconnecting Through the Everyday: Small Habits, Big Impact
Sep 02, 2024
Unmasking Defensiveness: Identify your protective patterns
Aug 26, 2024
Will my needs ever get met? w/ Jordan & Claire
Aug 19, 2024
Control in Marriage
Aug 12, 2024
4 tips to move out of "roommate mode" back into an intimate connection with your spouse
Jul 19, 2024
Resentment vs Investment | What I wish I knew Part 3
Jun 13, 2024
Love Language User Error | What I Wish I Knew Pt 2
Jun 05, 2024
Debunking "Don't go to bed angry" | What I Wish I Knew Pt 1
May 30, 2024
Porn Addiction in Marriage Pt 3: the Spouse's Perspective
May 08, 2024
Porn in Marriage Pt 2: Understanding Porn Addiction
May 01, 2024
Porn in Marriage Pt 1: Three Unpopular Opinions About Porn
Apr 15, 2024
How to Stop Fighting Over Stupid Stuff
Apr 15, 2024
Fairness: The Connection Killer
Apr 08, 2024
Deconstructing Gender Roles with Megan & Dalen Philp
Mar 11, 2024
10 Helpful Beliefs About Sharing Pain
Mar 04, 2024
7 Unhelpful Beliefs About Sharing Pain
Feb 06, 2024
Breakthrough IS Possible : w/ Anna & Alan Mullikin
Jan 29, 2024
Pastoring a Church Together in Marriage w/ Joaquin & Renee Evans
Jan 22, 2024
Genuine Apologies in Marriage
Jan 16, 2024
Forgiving Your Spouse
Jan 03, 2024
Part of Me Feels...While Another Part Feels...
Dec 11, 2023
Tools for Connection: Joy Memories & Appreciation
Dec 06, 2023
Creating a Refreshing Weekend: what it means to truly rest with family
Oct 28, 2023
The Growth Path of Anxious & Avoidant Attachment Styles w/ Serena Angeli
Oct 09, 2023
When Your Spouse is Stuck
Sep 28, 2023
Creating Habits of Connection in Your Marriage with Autumn & Andrew
Sep 18, 2023
Growing Individually to Grow Together w/ Ryan & Jessica
Sep 11, 2023
Crisis of Faith: my story of choosing God while uncertain
Sep 01, 2023
Self-Compassion: Why it's necessary to live in wholeness
Aug 17, 2023
Habits of Health: Fitness in Marriage
Jul 25, 2023
Feeling Lonely in Household Chores Pt 2: Post Therapy Discoveries
Jul 18, 2023
Feeling Lonely in Household Chores: Aaron & Jenna's Hard Conversation Pt 1
Jun 27, 2023
How to Vacation Well in Marriage
Jun 22, 2023
Navigating Friendships in Adulthood Pt 2 w/ Eli & Michelle (our besties)
Jun 13, 2023
Navigating Friendships in Adulthood Pt 1
Jun 07, 2023
ADHD in Marriage: navigating differences in time management, memory recall and focus
May 25, 2023
No Apology Needed: why vulnerably sharing doesn't require require an apology or change
May 16, 2023
Stories of Life Change from the Habit Lab with Stacey & Tyler Cook
Apr 18, 2023
Blame or Shame: The Nuances of Defensiveness
Apr 04, 2023
Keeping Your Heart Soft in a Hard Conversation w/ Aaron & Jenna
Feb 28, 2023
That's What She Said: a tool for regulating by telling yourself a better story w/ Jenna & Aaron
Feb 21, 2023
From Volatile to Vulnerable w/ Chris and Morgan Nicholson
Feb 14, 2023
Pursuing Dreams in Marriage w/ Sam & Rebekah LaRobardiere
Feb 07, 2023
Loving on Purpose: Connection, Communication & Boundaries w/ Danny & Sheri Silk
Jan 31, 2023
Connection Codes: Processing Sexual Emotion with Dr. Glenn & Phyllis Hill
Jan 24, 2023
The Obstacles & Practice of Vulnerability w/ Aaron & Jenna
Jan 17, 2023
Intentional Movement into Change, Growth & the Unknown w/ Aaron & Jenna
Dec 30, 2022
Undoing Passivity in Marriage w/ Derek & Becky Johnson
Dec 20, 2022
I can be in pain & no one is to blame w/ Jenna & Aaron
Dec 13, 2022
Learning Safety w/ Jeff & Betsy Kalte
Dec 06, 2022
Money in Marriage: finding a place of steady even when your finances are not w/ Aaron & Jenna
Nov 02, 2022
Healing from Sexual Trauma w/ Caitlin & Cole Zick
Oct 25, 2022
The Gift of Heartbreak: how a brand new life can come from the devastation of an affair w/ Gabriel & Debbie Mayes
Oct 18, 2022
No Bad Parts: getting to know our internal protectors w/ Aaron & Jenna
Oct 04, 2022
Freedom to Choose w/ Aaron & Jenna
Sep 27, 2022
From Rescuer/Victim to Powerful/Powerful with Angelo & McKenzie
Sep 20, 2022
Questioning Our Normals As Absolute Truth w/ Aaron & Jenna
Sep 13, 2022
Habits of Connection: Debunking All-or-Nothing with Aaron & Jenna
Sep 06, 2022
Season 2 Finale: Keys to Start Healing Your Triggers and Your Marriage w/ Aaron & Jenna
May 31, 2022
Engaging the Scientist Instead of the Judge: how curiosity leads to real change and shame doesn't w/ Aaron & Jenna
May 24, 2022
Comfortable with Discomfort (I can be in pain & be okay) with Dave & Jules Hill
May 17, 2022
Thriving Life After the Death of a Spouse with Michael & Lisa Kunz
May 03, 2022
Sugar is my Porn: Addiction, Comfort and Kindness with Aaron & Jenna
Apr 26, 2022
Let's Be on the Same Team with Aaron & Casey Tesauro
Apr 19, 2022
Connection Codes: Sexual Friendship and Q&A with Dr Glenn & Phyllis Hill
Apr 12, 2022
Balancing Work and Rest w/ Shaun & Jessie Boyd
Apr 05, 2022
Sharing Needs with Matthew & Katie Hale
Mar 29, 2022
Grieving and Trust in Marriage with Peter & Clare Mattis
Mar 22, 2022
Divorce and Blending a Family w/ Jason & Lauren Vallotton
Mar 15, 2022
Chaos and Connection in a Busy Season with a Sick Kid w/ Aaron & Jenna
Mar 08, 2022
In the Middle of the Process with Doug & Katrina
Nov 30, 2021
Not Being a Victim to Your Spouse with Dave and Katelyn
Nov 16, 2021
Intimacy That Leads to Sex with Pete & Esther
Nov 09, 2021
Dear Young Married Couple with Adam & Karissa King
Nov 02, 2021
Questions Your Spouse Isn't Meant to Answer with Emily & Sam
Oct 26, 2021
Adoption Heartache & Hope with Jaclyn & Micheal
Oct 19, 2021
When Our Energies Don't Match with Aaron & Jenna
Oct 12, 2021
Season Finale: Communication & Conflict with Aaron & Jenna Zint
Jun 08, 2021
Hurt People Hurt People with Jordan & Elise
Jun 01, 2021
What's the Goal of Your Marriage with Ben & Brittney Serpell
May 25, 2021
Connection Codes with Dr. Glenn & Phyllis Hill
May 18, 2021
Empathetic Listening with Ben & Sheena
May 11, 2021
Sex and Porn with Emily & Aaron
May 04, 2021
Pain Behind the Problem with Mollie & Peter
Apr 27, 2021
There's Always Hope with Charity & Geo
Apr 13, 2021
Being Honest with Eric & Candace Johnson
Apr 06, 2021
Prioritizing Connection with Eric & Sadie
Mar 30, 2021
Prequel: This is Us
Mar 20, 2021
When Opposites Attract with Jenna & Aaron
Mar 20, 2021
Asking Hard Questions with Jess & Andrew
Mar 18, 2021