Did you know that you and your spouse are a couple of influence? It’s true! Even if you don’t have a platform, television show, or a large online following, you are daily influencing — for better or for worse — how those around you think about marriage. Today, we share three ways you can use your influence for good.

3 Ways to Be Positive Influencers
Be real
Choose grace
Laugh together

Us Time Challenge

Think about a couple you know who influences you to see marriage in a positive light. What is it about what they do, say, and live that makes you view marriage well? How can you practice some of the same things in your relationship?

Team Us Resources
Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage
FREE Team Us Study Guide

Links Mentioned in This Episode
Ted’s master’s thesis on laughter 

Connect with Ted and Ashleigh
Website
Instagram 
Facebook

Did you know that you and your spouse are a couple of influence? It’s true! Even if you don’t have a platform, television show, or a large online following, you are daily influencing — for better or for worse — how those around you think about marriage. Today, we share three ways you can use your influence for good.
3 Ways to Be Positive Influencers
<ol>
<li>Be real</li>
<li>Choose grace</li>
<li>Laugh together</li>
</ol>
Us Time Challenge
Think about a couple you know who influences you to see marriage in a positive light. What is it about what they do, say, and live that makes you view marriage well? How can you practice some of the same things in your relationship?
Team Us Resources
<ul>
<li><a href="https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/">Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage</a></li>
<li><a href="https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/">FREE Team Us Study Guide </a></li>
</ul>
Links Mentioned in This Episode
<ul>
<li><a href="https://heavenlaughs.com/">Ted’s master’s thesis on laughter </a></li>
</ul>
Connect with Ted and Ashleigh
<ul>
<li><a href="https://ashleighslater.com/">Website</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/teamuspodcast/">Instagram </a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ashleighslaterauthor">Facebook</a></li>
</ul>

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.

Do you want a marriage like this? On each episode of the Team Us 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.

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.

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. Do you want a marriage like this? On each episode of the Team Us 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. 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.

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...

Team Us

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. Do you want a marriage like this? On each episode of the Team Us 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. 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.

How to Be a Couple of Influence

Within the Christian community, “Do not let the sun go down on your anger” is often quoted as a hard-and-fast rule for married couples to follow whenever they experience conflict. But sometimes Ted and I do go to bed mad—and surprisingly, it’s been good for our marriage. In today’s episode, we’ll tell you why.

3 Reasons We Go to Bed Mad
We don’t want to sweep any issues under the rug.
We need a break before addressing conflict.
We want genuine apologies and real reconciliation.

Us Time Challenge

Think of another hard-and-fast rule couples are often told. Do you practice it in your marriage? How has it been helpful? If not, what do you do instead and why?

Team Us Resources
Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage
FREE Team Us Study Guide

Links Mentioned in This Episode
Commentary on Ephesians 4:26 at BibleRef.com 
“The Benefits of Slumber” at NIH News in Health
The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriagesby Shaunti Feldhahn

Connect with Ted and Ashleigh
Website
Instagram
Facebook

Within the Christian community, “Do not let the sun go down on your anger” is often quoted as a hard-and-fast rule for married couples to follow whenever they experience conflict. But sometimes Ted and I do go to bed mad—and surprisingly, it’s been good for our marriage. In today’s episode, we’ll tell you why.
3 Reasons We Go to Bed Mad
<ol>
<li>We don’t want to sweep any issues under the rug.</li>
<li>We need a break before addressing conflict.</li>
<li>We want genuine apologies and real reconciliation.</li>
</ol>
Us Time Challenge
Think of another hard-and-fast rule couples are often told. Do you practice it in your marriage? How has it been helpful? If not, what do you do instead and why?
Team Us Resources
<ul>
<li><a href="https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/)">Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage</a></li>
<li><a href="https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/)">FREE Team Us Study Guide  </a></li>
</ul>
Links Mentioned in This Episode
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.bibleref.com/Ephesians/4/Ephesians-4-26.html)">Commentary on Ephesians 4:26</a> at BibleRef.com </li>
<li><a href="https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2013/04/benefits-slumber#:~:text=Sleep%20helps%20you%20think%20more,nightly%20sleep%2C%E2%80%9D%20says%20Mitler">“The Benefits of Slumber”</a> at NIH News in Health</li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/4dgY67T">The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages</a> by Shaunti Feldhahn</li>
</ul>
Connect with Ted and Ashleigh
<ul>
<li><a href="https://ashleighslater.com/">Website</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/teamuspodcast/">Instagram</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ashleighslaterauthor">Facebook</a></li>
</ul>

Why We Go to Bed Mad

Do you and your spouse approach daily tasks or responsibilities differently? Maybe it’s how you load the dishwasher, fold laundry, or even where you cut your toenails. As couples, sometimes, it’s easy for us to assume our way is the right way and seek to change each other. In this episode, we discuss how to work through the annoyance and loss of control you may feel when your spouse’s way of doing things differs from yours. 

2 Practical Ways to Honor God with Your Responses
Let go of your need to control.
Stop and thank God for your spouse.

Us Time Challenge

Think of a task or responsibility your spouse tackles very differently from you. What can you appreciate from the way they approach it? What’s one way you can express that appreciation to them?

Team Us Resources
Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/)
FREE Team Us Study Guide (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/)

Links Mentioned in This Episode
“I Do Things Differently Than My Wife. And That’s OK.” by Clint Edwards at The New York Times
“The Benefits of Losing Control in Your Marriage” by LeRoy and Kimberly Wagner at FocusontheFamily.com

Connect with Ted and Ashleigh
Website (https://ashleighslater.com/) 
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/teamuspodcast/) 

Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ashleighslaterauthor)

Do you and your spouse approach daily tasks or responsibilities differently? Maybe it’s how you load the dishwasher, fold laundry, or even where you cut your toenails. As couples, sometimes, it’s easy for us to assume our way is the right way and seek to change each other. In this episode, we discuss how to work through the annoyance and loss of control you may feel when your spouse’s way of doing things differs from yours. 
2 Practical Ways to Honor God with Your Responses
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Let go of your need to control.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Stop and thank God for your spouse.</li>
</ol>
Us Time Challenge
Think of a task or responsibility your spouse tackles very differently from you. What can you appreciate from the way they approach it? What’s one way you can express that appreciation to them?
Team Us Resources
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">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 aria-level="1">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>
Links Mentioned in This Episode
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">“<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/16/parenting/marriage-argument.html">I Do Things Differently Than My Wife. And That’s OK</a>.” by Clint Edwards at The New York Times</li>
<li aria-level="1">“<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/the-benefits-of-losing-control-in-your-marriage/">The Benefits of Losing Control in Your Marriage</a>” by LeRoy and Kimberly Wagner at FocusontheFamily.com</li>
</ul>
Connect with Ted and Ashleigh
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Website (<a href="https://ashleighslater.com/">https://ashleighslater.com/</a>) </li>
<li aria-level="1">Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/teamuspodcast/">https://www.instagram.com/teamuspodcast/</a>) </li>
</ul>
Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ashleighslaterauthor">https://www.facebook.com/ashleighslaterauthor</a>)

How to Respond When Your Spouse Loads the Dishwasher Wrong

Has your marriage taken a backseat to your parenting? Today, we have author and speaker Arlene Pellicane and her husband James on the podcast. They share practical tips on how your marriage can take a front seat!

Us Time Challenge

Connect daily this week by taking walks around the block.

More from James and Arlene Pellicane
Visit Arlene Pellicane’s website (https://arlenepellicane.com/)
31 Days to a Happy Husband by Arlene Pellicane (https://amzn.to/3Jum9CO)
31 Days to Becoming a Happy Wife by Arlene Pellicane (https://amzn.to/3xFG92y)
Parents Rising by Arlene Pellicane (https://amzn.to/4b1nqgo)
The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane (https://www.accessmore.com/pd/https/arlenepellicanecom/podcasts/)
Follow Arlene on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ArlenePellicaneAuthor) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/arlenepellicane/)

Team Us Resources
Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/)
FREE Team Us Study Guide (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/)

Connect with Ted and Ashleigh
Website (https://ashleighslater.com/)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/teamuspodcast/)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ashleighslaterauthor)

Has your marriage taken a backseat to your parenting? Today, we have author and speaker Arlene Pellicane and her husband James on the podcast. They share practical tips on how your marriage can take a front seat!
Us Time Challenge
Connect daily this week by taking walks around the block.
More from James and Arlene Pellicane
<ul>
<li>Visit Arlene Pellicane’s website (<a href="https://arlenepellicane.com/">https://arlenepellicane.com/</a>)</li>
<li>31 Days to a Happy Husband by Arlene Pellicane (<a href="https://amzn.to/3Jum9CO">https://amzn.to/3Jum9CO</a>)</li>
<li>31 Days to Becoming a Happy Wife by Arlene Pellicane (<a href="https://amzn.to/3xFG92y">https://amzn.to/3xFG92y</a>)</li>
<li>Parents Rising by Arlene Pellicane (<a href="https://amzn.to/4b1nqgo">https://amzn.to/4b1nqgo</a>)</li>
<li>The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane (<a href="https://www.accessmore.com/pd/https/arlenepellicanecom/podcasts/">https://www.accessmore.com/pd/https/arlenepellicanecom/podcasts/</a>)</li>
<li>Follow Arlene on Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArlenePellicaneAuthor">https://www.facebook.com/ArlenePellicaneAuthor</a>) and Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/arlenepellicane/">https://www.instagram.com/arlenepellicane/</a>) </li>
</ul>
Team Us Resources
<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>
Connect with Ted and Ashleigh
<ul>
<li>Website (<a href="https://ashleighslater.com/">https://ashleighslater.com/</a>)</li>
<li>Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/teamuspodcast/">https://www.instagram.com/teamuspodcast/</a>)</li>
<li>Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ashleighslaterauthor">https://www.facebook.com/ashleighslaterauthor</a>)</li>
</ul>

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