Team Us
Claim This Podcastby Ted and Ashleigh Slater
Podcast Overview
<p>The best marriages have a teamwork mentality. Spouses serve each other, support each other, and celebrate each other. They tackle life together, and when one slips, the other gives grace. Husbands and wives can be vulnerable with each other because they know they rise and fall as one.<br><br>Do you want a marriage like this? On each episode of the Team Us: Christian Marriage Podcast, married couple Ted and Ashleigh Slater come alongside you and your spouse as friends and mentors. They talk openly, honestly, and humorously about the betters and the worsts of their marriage, sharing how grace, commitment, cooperation, and lots of laughter have kept them united over the years.<br><br>Whether you’re newly married and desire to build a strong foundation, or you’ve been married longer and your relationship needs a little TLC, you’ll gain practical, realistic ideas for strengthening your Team Us.</p> <p><strong>Want more from Ted and Ashleigh? Visit <a href="https://ashleighslater.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://ashleighslater.com/&source=gmail&ust=1734531595589000&usg=AOvVaw2LFlxWt0Zt3Sfr5fZIzek5">https://ashleighslater.com/</a></strong></p>
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Recent Episodes
January 20, 2026
Why Marriages Drift (And How to Stop It)
<p>Most marriages don’t fall apart in one big moment. They drift slowly and quietly, often without either person noticing. You can share a house, a life, and a schedule and still end up on relational autopilot.</p> <p>In this episode, we talk about why connection fades over time and share three simple rhythms that help couples stay emotionally close—not through big gestures, but through small, intentional patterns that gently change the direction of a marriage.</p> <p><strong>WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE</strong></p> <ul> <li>Why most marriages drift into autopilot without either person realizing it</li> <li>Three simple rhythms that keep a marriage emotionally connected long-term</li> <li>How small, intentional patterns quietly change the direction of your relationship</li> </ul> <p><strong>KEY TAKEAWAYS</strong></p> <ul> <li>Marriages change by direction, not by moments. Small patterns shape where you end up.</li> <li>Connection must be built on purpose and maintained through every season.</li> <li>Repair and emotional openness matter more than perfect communication.</li> </ul> <p><strong>US TIME CHALLENGE</strong></p> <p>This week, talk honestly about whether you’re drifting into autopilot in any area of your marriage, then choose one small shared connection ritual to add. It doesn’t have to be big or impressive. Something simple and intentional is enough. The point isn’t the activity. The point is choosing each other on purpose.</p> <p><strong>STAY CONNECTED BEYOND THE PODCAST</strong></p> <p>If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe to Ashleigh’s weekly email newsletter at AshleighSlater.com.</p> <p> </p><p> Discover more Christian podcasts at <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/">lifeaudio.com</a> and inquire about advertising opportunities at <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/contact-us">lifeaudio.com/contact-us</a>. </p>
January 13, 2026
How to Stay Open and Teachable in Marriage
<p>In this episode, we’re talking about adaptability and flexibility in marriage. We discuss those everyday moments when staying open and teachable really matter. It’s not just our big decisions, but our small, ordinary interactions that shape how we live life together. Listen in as we explore what psychological flexibility looks like in marriage and how growing in this area can create more peace, safety, and connection over time.</p> <p><strong>WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE</strong></p> <ul> <li>What psychological flexibility is and why it matters in marriage</li> <li>Why everyday moments—not just big decisions—often create the most tension</li> <li>Common roadblocks to flexibility, including control, rigidity, and shutdown</li> <li>How inflexibility affects emotional safety and connection over time</li> <li>Practical ways to practice flexibility without losing yourself</li> <li>How awareness creates space for better choices in marriage</li> </ul> <p><strong>KEY TAKEAWAYS</strong></p> <ul> <li>Psychological flexibility isn’t about being passive or agreeable—it’s about staying open and grounded.</li> <li>Inflexibility often shows up as shutdown, control, or resistance rather than overt conflict.</li> <li>Small, everyday interactions shape the emotional climate of a marriage.</li> <li>Control can feel like safety, but it often comes from fear.</li> <li>Awareness doesn’t fix everything, but it does create space for healthier responses.</li> </ul> <p><strong>US TIME CHALLENGE</strong></p> <p>This week, each of you choose one small area where you’ll intentionally practice flexibility. It might be listening without defending, staying open to a different preference, or pausing instead of shutting down.</p> <p>At the end of the week, talk about what you noticed—not what you accomplished. The goal isn’t to “do it right,” but to build awareness and connection.</p> <p><strong>STAY CONNECTED BEYOND THE PODCAST</strong></p> <p>If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss what’s next. And we’d love to hear from you! What’s one way you want to be more open and teachable in your marriage. Share it with us on social media or send us a message at AshleighSlater.com.</p> <p><strong>LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE</strong></p> <ul> <li>“What Is Psychological Flexibility?” from the University of Rochester Medical Center (https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/behavioral-health-partners/bhp-blog/april-2020/what-is-psychological-flexibility.aspx)</li> <li>“Psychological Flexibility in Marriage” from Focus on the Family (https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/psychological-flexibility-in-marriage/)</li> <li>“How Psychological Flexibility Strengthens Relationships” from Marriage.com (https://www.marriage.com/advice/relationship/psychological-flexibility-in-relationships/)</li> </ul><p> Discover more Christian podcasts at <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/">lifeaudio.com</a> and inquire about advertising opportunities at <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/contact-us">lifeaudio.com/contact-us</a>. </p>
December 23, 2025
How Christmas Past, Present, and Future Can Strengthen Your Marriage
<p>We don't have to be Scrooges to benefit from reflecting on Christmas past, present, and future. In this episode from our archives, we talk about how looking back, living now, and planning ahead together can enrich our marriages.</p> <p><strong>TAKE THE "US TIME" CHALLENGE</strong></p> <p>If you’ve been married five years or more, practice nostalgia with your spouse. Ask each other about your favorite Christmas you’ve spent together and why it stands out to you. If you have been married less than five years, plan ahead on where you want to be relationally next Christmas.</p> <p><strong>LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK</strong></p> <p>Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! (<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-us/id1565819107</a>)</p> <p><strong>TEAM US RESOURCES</strong></p> <ul> <li>Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (<a href="https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/">https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/</a>)</li> <li>FREE Team Us Study Guide (<a href="https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/">https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/</a>) </li> </ul> <p><strong>LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE</strong></p> <ul> <li>“Here’s why there used to be so many Christmas Day weddings” by Daisy Goddard at Find My Past (<a href="https://www.findmypast.co.uk/blog/discoveries/christmas-day-weddings">https://www.findmypast.co.uk/blog/discoveries/christmas-day-weddings</a>)</li> <li> “How Christmas Memories Can Enrich Your Life” by Mark D. Roberts at Fuller De Pree Center (<a href="https://depree.org/de-pree-journal/how-christmas-memories-can-enrich-your-life/">https://depree.org/de-pree-journal/how-christmas-memories-can-enrich-your-life/</a>)</li> <li> “’Tis the Season for Nostalgia: Holiday Reminiscing Can Have Psychological Benefits” at APA.org (<a href="https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2011/12/nostalgia">https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2011/12/nostalgia</a>)</li> <li>“Look Ahead to Strengthen Your Relationship” by Barton Goldsmith Ph.D. at Psychology Today (<a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/emotional-fitness/201310/look-ahead-strengthen-your-relationship">https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/emotional-fitness/201310/look-ahead-strengthen-your-relationship</a>)</li> <li>“What Is Active Listening?” by Amy Gallo at Harvard Business Review (<a href="https://hbr.org/2024/01/what-is-active-listening">https://hbr.org/2024/01/what-is-active-listening</a>)</li> </ul><p> Discover more Christian podcasts at <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/">lifeaudio.com</a> and inquire about advertising opportunities at <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/contact-us">lifeaudio.com/contact-us</a>. </p>
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<p>The best marriages have a teamwork mentality. Spouses serve each other, support each other, and celebrate each other. They tackle life together, and when one slips, the other gives grace. Husbands and wives can be vulnerable with each other because they know they rise and fall as one.<br><br>Do you want a marriage like this? On each episode of the Team Us: Christian Marriage Podcast, married couple Ted and Ashleigh Slater come alongside you and your spouse as friends and mentors. They talk openly, honestly, and humorously about the betters and the worsts of their marriage, sharing how grace, commitment, cooperation, and lots of laughter have kept them united over the years.<br><br>Whether you’re newly married and desire to build a strong foundation, or you’ve been married longer and your relationship needs a little TLC, you’ll gain practical, realistic ideas for strengthening your Team Us.</p> <p><strong>Want more from Ted and Ashleigh? Visit <a href="https://ashleighslater.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://ashleighslater.com/&source=gmail&ust=1734531595589000&usg=AOvVaw2LFlxWt0Zt3Sfr5fZIzek5">https://ashleighslater.com/</a></strong></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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