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Home to Haven | A Christian Marriage Podcast for Better Communication

Home to Haven | A Christian Marriage Podcast for Better Communication

Terrell & Jen Turner 132 Episodes Oct 14, 2026

Home to Haven is a Christian marriage podcast hosted by Terrell and Jen Turner. The show focuses on improving communication, navigating conflict with biblical wisdom, and building a stronger, faith-filled relationship. Each episode offers practical tools and faith-based strategies to help couples create a peace-filled, Christ-centered home. The hosts share personal experiences and insights to support Christian couples seeking deeper emotional and spiritual connection.

Episodes

134 | Why One Partner Wants Space and The Other Wants to Talk
134 | Why One Partner Wants Space and The Other Wants to Talk Oct 14, 2026 23:46 One of you wants to talk about it right now. The other wants space before anything else. One pursues harder, the other pulls back harder, and now you both think the other person is the problem. In this episode of Home to Haven, we break down the pursuer and withdrawer pattern, why both reactions come from the same fear of disconnection, and a real protocol for what to do the next time your spouse
133 | Your Spouse Can't Read Your Mind
133 | Your Spouse Can't Read Your Mind Oct 7, 2026 24:21 There's a communication problem living in a lot of marriages right now, and it doesn't look like a problem at all. No fighting, no blowups, just a slow accumulation of unspoken words and a quiet belief that if your spouse really loved you, they'd already know.In this episode of Home to Haven, we talk about the communication gap that hides in plain sight, how it forms, what it costs, and how to sta
132 | The Mental Load That's Wrecking Christian Marriages
132 | The Mental Load That's Wrecking Christian Marriages Sep 30, 2026 22:54 Who remembers the school forms are due? Who notices the toilet paper's almost gone before it's actually gone? In most homes, one spouse is quietly carrying the entire mental spreadsheet of the household, and the other doesn't even know it exists.This week on Home to Haven, we're talking about the mental load, why "just ask me for help" misses the point, and the exercise that makes invisible work v
131 | What Does Your Spouse ACTUALLY Do All Day?
131 | What Does Your Spouse ACTUALLY Do All Day? Sep 23, 2026 22:28 Here's an uncomfortable test for your marriage. Could your spouse describe what you actually do all day? Not your title, the real shape of it. For a lot of couples, the honest answer is no, and it's not because the love is gone. It's because somewhere in the busyness of everyday marriage, they stopped asking and you stopped sharing.In this episode , we talk about why curiosity fades between spouse
130 | We Stopped Talking and Called it Peace
130 | We Stopped Talking and Called it Peace Sep 16, 2026 20:36 There's a kind of silence that doesn't feel dangerous until it is. You're not fighting. You're not angry. You're just quiet, and somewhere along the way you started calling that quiet peace. But what if it's not peace? What if it's drift?This episode breaks down the marriage struggle most couples miss: emotional withdrawal that looks like stability. Why busy, high-functioning couples are often the
129 | What Proverbs 31 REALLY Says about Being a Godly Wife
129 | What Proverbs 31 REALLY Says about Being a Godly Wife Jun 10, 2026 24:50 Is the Proverbs 31 woman inspiring you or exhausting you?For many Christian wives, Proverbs 31 has become a checklist of impossible expectations rather than a source of encouragement. But what if we've misunderstood one of the most quoted passages in the Bible?In this episode of Home to Haven, Terrell and Jen take a fresh look at Proverbs 31, separating cultural myths from biblical truth. You'll d
128 | The Role of Husbands in a Christian Marriage..Ephesians 5
128 | The Role of Husbands in a Christian Marriage..Ephesians 5 May 20, 2026 25:04 Join the Community!Receive ONE email a week with practical tips and encouragement to transform your communication.https://newsletter.oakhavencompany.com/inlineVisit: https://oakhavencompany.comBe SocialInstagram: https://instagram.com/OakhavenCompany Facebook: https://fb.com/OakhavenCompany Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oakhavencompany Follow on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/Oakhaven
127 | Building a Christian Marriage to Endure Difficult Times
127 | Building a Christian Marriage to Endure Difficult Times May 13, 2026 27:53 On this episode of the Home to Haven, we’re talking about how to build a marriage that survives hard seasons before the storm ever comes. From NICU scares and financial pressure to stress and unmet expectations, we share the practical and faith-filled habits that helped us stay united instead of falling apart.You’ll learn how to create a healthy conflict plan, communicate through pressure, and bui
126 | How to Move Forward When You're in Separate Places
126 | How to Move Forward When You're in Separate Places May 6, 2026 30:40 What do you do when you’re not on the same page in your Christian marriage?In this episode of Home to Haven, we talk about how to build shared vision, even when you’re in different seasons. If one of you is ready to grow and the other feels content, it can create tension and doubt. But misalignment doesn’t mean you’re growing apart.Learn how to move forward with grace, communicate clearly, and sta
125 | Love Alone is Not Enough for Your Christian Marriage!
125 | Love Alone is Not Enough for Your Christian Marriage! Apr 29, 2026 22:32 If your marriage feels efficient but empty, productive but distant, this episode is for you. Today we’re talking about how marriages slip into teammate mode and how to gently rebuild friendship and warmth without forcing romance.FREEBIE!Download your 1-month sample of the Relationship Vision Planner™ and take the first step toward a stronger, more connected marriage.Get the Relationship Vision Pl
124 | Why Date Nights Don't Work for Your Marriage
124 | Why Date Nights Don't Work for Your Marriage Apr 15, 2026 22:41 If you’ve been spending time together but still feel disconnected in your marriage, this episode explains why.In this episode of Home to Haven, we break down the truth many Christian couples overlook: quality time alone doesn’t guarantee connection. Without intention, even regular date nights and shared routines can leave your relationship feeling stagnant.You’ll learn how to move beyond surface-l
123 | The Conversations Most Christian Couples Never Have
123 | The Conversations Most Christian Couples Never Have Apr 8, 2026 24:54 Most couples aren’t struggling because they don’t love each other, they’re struggling because they’re avoiding the conversations that actually build connection.In this episode of the Home to Haven podcast, we’re talking about the conversations most couples never have but deeply need if they want a healthy, thriving Christian marriage. These aren’t surface-level check-ins. These are the honest, int

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