WHOLEHEARTED with TJ & Kristen

About WHOLEHEARTED with TJ & Kristen

Real Marriage. Real Struggles. Real Conversations. Marriage isn't always easy—and neither is life. We're TJ and Kristen, a married couple having honest conversations about the things couples and families actually face: communication breakdowns, conflict, intimacy, money, mental health, faith, family pressures, changing roles, and those seasons when you love each other but don't always know how to reach each other. We don't have a perfect marriage, and we're not here to pretend that we do. We bring our experiences, our mistakes, our faith, and what we've learned through counseling, mentoring, and walking alongside others into conversations designed to help you strengthen your relationships and know that you're not alone in the struggles you face. Some episodes will challenge you. Some will encourage you. Some will make you laugh. And every once in a while, we may even take relationship advice from a 5-year-old. Whether your relationship is thriving, struggling, or simply ready to grow, pull up a chair and join the conversation. Wholehearted with TJ & Kristen — Where Grace Meets Growth.

Publisher

TJ & Kristen Johnson

Category

education · religion & spirituality · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Nov 2025

Latest episode

29 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

18 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Sept 2026

   How to Support Your Spouse Without Taking Over | Episode 18

   When your spouse is struggling, should you step in—or step back? TJ & Kristen talk about the difference between supporting your spouse and taking over, why our attempts to help can sometimes create frustration, and how asking “What do you need from me right now?” can change the conversation. Wholehearted with TJ & Kristen — Where Grace Meets Growth.

2. 

   31 Aug 2026

   Episode 17: Partners, Not Patients

   Caring for your spouse is part of marriage—but what happens when caring slowly turns into caregiving, and you begin to feel more like a caregiver than a husband or wife? TJ & Kristen explore how couples can navigate seasons of illness, limitations, or increased needs while protecting the connection, intimacy, and partnership that make a marriage more than just taking care of each other.

3. 

   3 Jun 2026

   Episode 16: 5 Love Langues

   Loving People the Way They Receive It People often express love in the way that feels natural to them, but relationships grow stronger when we learn how the OTHER person best receives love.

4. 

   26 May 2026

   Episode 15: Why Adults Need Play Too

   We explore why and how to keep that fun in our life and relationships and why it's so important.

5. 

   26 May 2026

   Episode 14: He's Back! Advice from a 5 Year Old

   He's back by popular demand. Get some insight relationships from a child perspective. He may even slip in a joke or two.

6. 

   6 Apr 2026

   Episode 13: Keep the Momentum Going!

   On this episode we recap how the Couples Conference went and some of the tools we shared.

7. 

   16 Feb 2026

   Episode 12: Dreams With Conflict

   This Episode is going to ask the question What are you Really Fighting About?

8. 

   10 Feb 2026

   Episode 11: How to Avoid Money Fights in Your Marriage

   Money doesn’t have to be a marriage minefield. In this episode, TJ & Kristen share simple, real-life tools to stop money fights and start working together financially.

9. 

   27 Jan 2026

   Episode 10: Introvert vs Extrovert

   Introvert vs. Extrovert: Loving Each Other Without Burning Out Different energy needs don’t mean you’re doing marriage wrong. TJ and Kristen unpack how introverts and extroverts recharge, why it causes tension, and how couples can build daily and weekly rhythms that protect both connection and rest. Honest laughs, biblical wisdom, and simple practices you can actually use.

10. 

    18 Jan 2026

    Episode 9: Finding Love Again

    Starting over isn’t failure—it’s courage. In this episode of Wholehearted, TJ & Kristen sit down with a guest couple who are living proof that love can be rebuilt. Through real-world experience, they share what it takes to build a healthy second or third marriage—healing from the past, rebuilding trust, and choosing to move forward with honesty and hope.

11. 

    15 Jan 2026

    Episode 8: Us vs. the Calendar

    Us vs. the calendar - how we choose margin together in a full life. This is about unity and peace, not performance or legalism.

12. 

    5 Jan 2026

    Episode 7: Parenting Advice from a 5-Year-Old

    Today, we’re doing something a little different—and a lot of fun. We’re flipping the script and getting parenting advice from someone who really knows what kids want… a 5-year-old!

13. 

    28 Dec 2025

    Episode 6: Loving Your Spouse Through Depression or Anxiety

    Depression and anxiety don’t just affect one spouse—they affect the marriage. •  Many Christian couples feel shame, believing faith should “fix” mental health. •  The supporting spouse often feels helpless, lonely, or guilty. •  This episode gives permission to be faithful without pretending everything is fine.

14. 

    21 Dec 2025

    Episode 5: Why Healthy Relationships Need Words, Not Guesswork

    In relationships, one of the biggest sources of frustration isn’t the “big” issues — it’s the unspoken expectations we quietly carry. Many people hope their partner will just know what they need:

15. 

    15 Dec 2025

    Episode 4: Navigating In-Laws & Family Dynamics During the Holidays

    Navigating In-Laws & Family Dynamics During the Holidays Why family expectations can create stress. Practical boundaries: “How to say yes without saying yes to everything.” Unified front as a couple—presenting decisions together. Tips for handling traditions and compromises gracefully.

16. 

    7 Dec 2025

    Episode 3: Faith When It Feels Hard

    Welcome to Wholehearted with TJ & Kristen! Today’s episode is for anyone feeling weary or wondering if their faith is enough. Jesus says in Matthew 11:28, ‘Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.’ If that’s you today, this conversation is for you.

17. 

    30 Nov 2025

    Episode 2 - Communication & Grace

    Welcome to Wholehearted with TJ & Kristen! Today we’re diving into a topic that touches every relationship—Communication & Grace. We all know words can heal or hurt, and the Bible reminds us in Ephesians 4:29 to ‘let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification.’ So how do we actually do that in real life?

18. 

    23 Nov 2025

    Episode 1: Our Story & Why WHOLEHEARTED

    After 30+ years together, TJ & Kristen share the real story behind their journey—what worked, what didn’t, and why they believe wholehearted living changes everything. As a LPC, SYMBIS facilitators, and Certified Marriage Mentors, they bring practical wisdom and authentic vulnerability to the table. Discover how faith became their framework for safety, growth, and forgiveness—and why it might be the missing piece in your own relationships. If you’ve ever wondered how to build a marriage that lasts, this is where it begins.