web02.fireside.fm Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:35:57 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Mary and Jerry Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Marriage” https://maryandjerry.fireside.fm/tags/marriage Sun, 19 May 2024 13:00:00 -0400 Made a few mistakes in life? Facing challenges, you don’t know how to navigate? Wondering what to do next? What direction to take? We are Mary and Jerry Lenaburg and in our 35 years of marriage, we have been through a lot of challenges. Through our experiences and poor decisions, we have gained a lot of wisdom on what not to do. Join us each week for unscripted conversations on marriage, faith, brokenness, family life, parenting, and anything else you want us to talk about. We promise you will laugh and maybe even shed a tear or three. Our goal for this podcast is to provide encouragement and hope through our stories and chats with those who have impacted our lives. Send in your questions, comments, and topic suggestions to us at 571-354-0351. Mary and Jerry Lenaburg have been married for 35 wild, unpredictable, and insanely wonderful years and are parents of two children. One in heaven and one earth side who recently upgraded them to grandparents 2.0. They have been through nearly every challenge a married couple can face - military life, addictions, burying a child, burying their parents, financial and job challenges, and housebreaking a puppy, twice. Along the way, they have learned many important lessons about faith, family, and how to build a lasting marriage. They have appeared together on EWTN and regularly speak to engaged and married couples all over the United States. Connect with us and our podcast on Instagram at @themaryandjerrypodcast en-us episodic Real Conversations about life, faith & everything in between Mary & Jerry Lenaburg Made a few mistakes in life? Facing challenges, you don’t know how to navigate? Wondering what to do next? What direction to take? We are Mary and Jerry Lenaburg and in our 35 years of marriage, we have been through a lot of challenges. Through our experiences and poor decisions, we have gained a lot of wisdom on what not to do. Join us each week for unscripted conversations on marriage, faith, brokenness, family life, parenting, and anything else you want us to talk about. We promise you will laugh and maybe even shed a tear or three. Our goal for this podcast is to provide encouragement and hope through our stories and chats with those who have impacted our lives. Send in your questions, comments, and topic suggestions to us at 571-354-0351. Mary and Jerry Lenaburg have been married for 35 wild, unpredictable, and insanely wonderful years and are parents of two children. One in heaven and one earth side who recently upgraded them to grandparents 2.0. They have been through nearly every challenge a married couple can face - military life, addictions, burying a child, burying their parents, financial and job challenges, and housebreaking a puppy, twice. Along the way, they have learned many important lessons about faith, family, and how to build a lasting marriage. They have appeared together on EWTN and regularly speak to engaged and married couples all over the United States. Connect with us and our podcast on Instagram at @themaryandjerrypodcast no catholic, catholic podcast, mary lenaburg, catholicism, catholic podcasts, catholic marriage, catholic parenting Mary & Jerry Lenaburg lenaburgmary@gmail.com Our NFP Journey | S2E9 https://maryandjerry.fireside.fm/30 b6b72d12-c494-4ead-b2a7-c043edeb732e Sun, 19 May 2024 13:00:00 -0400 Mary & Jerry Lenaburg full 2 Mary & Jerry Lenaburg Today Mary & Jerry share their personal testimony to learning about the Church’s teachings on Natural Family Planning. They talk about different methods of NFP, the spirituality behind practicing NFP, and the implications that come with bringing birth control into your marriage. 51:29 no Today Mary & Jerry share their personal testimony to learning about the Church’s teachings on Natural Family Planning. They talk about different methods of NFP, the spirituality behind practicing NFP, and the implications that come with bringing birth control into your marriage. Couple to Couple League https://ccli.org Theology of the Body Institute https://tobinstitute.org Other resources: https://www.usccb.org/topics/natural-family-planning/nfp-websites Connect with us and our podcast on Instagram @themaryandjerrypodcast Support the work of the show and get bonus content by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=17005526 Production & Editing by Forte Catholic (ForteCatholic.com) catholic, catholic podcast, mary lenaburg, catholicism, catholic podcasts, catholic marriage, catholic parenting, nfp, birth control, theology of the body, marriage Today Mary & Jerry share their personal testimony to learning about the Church’s teachings on Natural Family Planning. They talk about different methods of NFP, the spirituality behind practicing NFP, and the implications that come with bringing birth control into your marriage.

Couple to Couple League
https://ccli.org

Theology of the Body Institute
https://tobinstitute.org

Other resources:
https://www.usccb.org/topics/natural-family-planning/nfp-websites

Connect with us and our podcast on Instagram @themaryandjerrypodcast

Support the work of the show and get bonus content by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=17005526

Production & Editing by Forte Catholic (ForteCatholic.com)

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Couple to Couple League
https://ccli.org

Theology of the Body Institute
https://tobinstitute.org

Other resources:
https://www.usccb.org/topics/natural-family-planning/nfp-websites

Connect with us and our podcast on Instagram @themaryandjerrypodcast

Support the work of the show and get bonus content by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=17005526

Production & Editing by Forte Catholic (ForteCatholic.com)

]]> Resilience in Marriage | S2E7 https://maryandjerry.fireside.fm/28 0556b5ad-cc8b-494c-96ca-6c7814708f51 Sun, 07 Apr 2024 01:00:00 -0400 Mary & Jerry Lenaburg full 2 Mary & Jerry Lenaburg Mary & Jerry share 10 tips and tricks to bring resilience into your marriage, including being grateful for each other (and your morning coffee!), being adaptable, and investing in quality time together. These tips will help you and your spouse come through hard times together and have a stronger relationship. 43:45 no Mary & Jerry share 10 tips and tricks to bring resilience into your marriage, including being grateful for each other (and your morning coffee!), being adaptable, and investing in quality time together. These tips will help you and your spouse come through hard times together and have a stronger relationship. Connect with us and our podcast on Instagram @themaryandjerrypodcast Support the work of the show and get bonus content by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=17005526 Production & Editing by Forte Catholic (ForteCatholic.com) catholic, catholic podcast, mary lenaburg, catholicism, catholic podcasts, catholic marriage, catholic parenting, marriage, resilience, overcoming marriage struggles, overcoming marriage problems, top ten list Mary & Jerry share 10 tips and tricks to bring resilience into your marriage, including being grateful for each other (and your morning coffee!), being adaptable, and investing in quality time together. These tips will help you and your spouse come through hard times together and have a stronger relationship.

Connect with us and our podcast on Instagram @themaryandjerrypodcast

Support the work of the show and get bonus content by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=17005526

Production & Editing by Forte Catholic (ForteCatholic.com)

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Connect with us and our podcast on Instagram @themaryandjerrypodcast

Support the work of the show and get bonus content by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=17005526

Production & Editing by Forte Catholic (ForteCatholic.com)

]]> Top 10 Reasons Marriages Struggle | S2E3 https://maryandjerry.fireside.fm/24 54b9ce29-5781-4532-938b-37704affa71c Sun, 18 Feb 2024 01:00:00 -0500 Mary & Jerry Lenaburg full 2 Mary & Jerry Lenaburg As a “seasoned” married couple, Mary and Jerry respond to the top 10(ish) reasons why married couples struggle.Their wisdom and experience, combined with their classic jokes and story telling, make this a great episode for any married couple. 1:01:36 no As a “seasoned” married couple, Mary and Jerry respond to the top 10(ish) reasons why married couples struggle.Their wisdom and experience, combined with their classic jokes and story telling, make this a great episode for any married couple. Connect with us and our podcast on Instagram @themaryandjerrypodcast Support the work of the show and get bonus content by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=17005526 Production & Editing by Forte Catholic (ForteCatholic.com) catholic, catholic podcast, mary lenaburg, catholicism, catholic podcasts, catholic marriage, catholic parenting, marriage, marriage struggles, marriage advice, marriage tips As a “seasoned” married couple, Mary and Jerry respond to the top 10(ish) reasons why married couples struggle.Their wisdom and experience, combined with their classic jokes and story telling, make this a great episode for any married couple.

Connect with us and our podcast on Instagram @themaryandjerrypodcast

Support the work of the show and get bonus content by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=17005526

Production & Editing by Forte Catholic (ForteCatholic.com)

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Connect with us and our podcast on Instagram @themaryandjerrypodcast

Support the work of the show and get bonus content by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=17005526

Production & Editing by Forte Catholic (ForteCatholic.com)

]]> Episode 18: The Instahusband https://maryandjerry.fireside.fm/18 36a36d88-a409-41dc-be42-2fa309e7e3cf Sun, 26 Nov 2023 01:00:00 -0500 Mary & Jerry Lenaburg full 1 Mary & Jerry Lenaburg Over the years, Jerry has witnessed Mary’s “sisterhood” grow as more and more followers recognize her gifts of speaking and writing. At first, Jerry’s role as “insta husband” included taking photos of her in good lighting and encouraging her as she gave a talk. Now, they work side by side leading people closer to Christ through their personal instagram accounts and speaking opportunities. 52:03 no Over the years, Jerry has witnessed Mary’s “sisterhood” grow as more and more followers recognize her gifts of speaking and writing. At first, Jerry’s role as “insta husband” included taking photos of her in good lighting and encouraging her as she gave a talk. Now, they work side by side leading people closer to Christ through their personal instagram accounts and speaking opportunities. Connect with us and our podcast on Instagram @themaryandjerrypodcast Support the work of the show and get bonus content by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=17005526 Production & Editing by Forte Catholic (ForteCatholic.com) catholic, catholic podcast, mary lenaburg, catholicism, catholic podcasts, catholic marriage, catholic parenting, instagram, marriage, jerry lenaburg, catholic speaker, catholic instagram Over the years, Jerry has witnessed Mary’s “sisterhood” grow as more and more followers recognize her gifts of speaking and writing. At first, Jerry’s role as “insta husband” included taking photos of her in good lighting and encouraging her as she gave a talk. Now, they work side by side leading people closer to Christ through their personal instagram accounts and speaking opportunities.

Connect with us and our podcast on Instagram @themaryandjerrypodcast

Support the work of the show and get bonus content by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=17005526

Production & Editing by Forte Catholic (ForteCatholic.com)

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Connect with us and our podcast on Instagram @themaryandjerrypodcast

Support the work of the show and get bonus content by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=17005526

Production & Editing by Forte Catholic (ForteCatholic.com)

]]> Episode 17: Talking to College Students About Marriage https://maryandjerry.fireside.fm/17 e13157df-1a9b-44e5-a25b-d01a9fd0773f Sun, 19 Nov 2023 01:00:00 -0500 Mary & Jerry Lenaburg full 1 Mary & Jerry Lenaburg Mary & Jerry recently spoke to a group of college students about marriage. So they took their talk and turned it into this week’s podcast! They discuss what to expect, advice, how to prepare and more. 38:02 no Mary & Jerry recently spoke to a group of college students about marriage. So they took their talk and turned it into this week’s podcast! They discuss what to expect, advice, how to prepare and more. Connect with us and our podcast on Instagram @themaryandjerrypodcast Support the work of the show and get bonus content by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=17005526 Production & Editing by Forte Catholic (ForteCatholic.com) catholic, catholic podcast, mary lenaburg, catholicism, catholic podcasts, catholic marriage, catholic parenting, marriage, college marriage, marriage prep, catholic marriage prep Mary & Jerry recently spoke to a group of college students about marriage. So they took their talk and turned it into this week’s podcast! They discuss what to expect, advice, how to prepare and more.

Connect with us and our podcast on Instagram @themaryandjerrypodcast

Support the work of the show and get bonus content by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=17005526

Production & Editing by Forte Catholic (ForteCatholic.com)

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Connect with us and our podcast on Instagram @themaryandjerrypodcast

Support the work of the show and get bonus content by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=17005526

Production & Editing by Forte Catholic (ForteCatholic.com)

]]> Episode 13: Pumpkin Spice vs. Old Spice https://maryandjerry.fireside.fm/13 58d280f0-afaf-4e22-a28b-cf8200f08031 Sun, 22 Oct 2023 01:00:00 -0400 Mary & Jerry Lenaburg full 1 Mary & Jerry Lenaburg As Jerry likes to say, Pumpkin Spice vs. Old Spice. Or as Mary likes to say, Menopause vs “Manopause.” In this episode of the Mary & Jerry podcast, they talk about the differences between women and men. 50:08 no As Jerry likes to say, Pumpkin Spice vs. Old Spice. Or as Mary likes to say, Menopause vs “Manopause.” In this episode of the Mary & Jerry podcast, they talk about the differences between women and men. What have they learned about each other? What took them by surprise in marriage? How have they grown as a couple? As always, we get an unfiltered and unscripted perspective with fun stories and laughs. Connect with us and our podcast on Instagram @themaryandjerrypodcast Support the work of the show and get bonus content by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=17005526 Production & Editing by Forte Catholic (ForteCatholic.com) catholic, catholic podcast, mary lenaburg, catholicism, catholic podcasts, catholic marriage, catholic parenting, marriage, jerry lenaburg, pumpkin spice, men vs. women, old spice As Jerry likes to say, Pumpkin Spice vs. Old Spice. Or as Mary likes to say, Menopause vs “Manopause.” In this episode of the Mary & Jerry podcast, they talk about the differences between women and men. What have they learned about each other? What took them by surprise in marriage? How have they grown as a couple? As always, we get an unfiltered and unscripted perspective with fun stories and laughs.

Connect with us and our podcast on Instagram @themaryandjerrypodcast

Support the work of the show and get bonus content by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=17005526

Production & Editing by Forte Catholic (ForteCatholic.com)

]]> As Jerry likes to say, Pumpkin Spice vs. Old Spice. Or as Mary likes to say, Menopause vs “Manopause.” In this episode of the Mary & Jerry podcast, they talk about the differences between women and men. What have they learned about each other? What took them by surprise in marriage? How have they grown as a couple? As always, we get an unfiltered and unscripted perspective with fun stories and laughs.

Connect with us and our podcast on Instagram @themaryandjerrypodcast

Support the work of the show and get bonus content by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=17005526

Production & Editing by Forte Catholic (ForteCatholic.com)

]]> Episode 4: Marriage https://maryandjerry.fireside.fm/4 d2c11118-e965-4fd3-b059-7e75a748b0b3 Sun, 20 Aug 2023 14:00:00 -0400 Mary & Jerry Lenaburg full 1 Mary & Jerry Lenaburg In this UNSCRIPTED episode, Mary & Jerry show us where their brains go and, of course, it’s a lot of fun. They discuss their pastor asking them to be a mentor couple, how unequipped they felt, and the beautiful fruit that came from being raw & personal with their story. As they share and laugh together, they come up with at least 4 new podcast ideas. We can’t wait for those episodes to come out. Sit back, listen, and laugh with us. 28:15 no In this UNSCRIPTED episode, Mary & Jerry show us where their brains go and, of course, it’s a lot of fun. They discuss their pastor asking them to be a mentor couple, how unequipped they felt, and the beautiful fruit that came from being raw & personal with their story. As they share and laugh together, they come up with at least 4 new podcast ideas. We can’t wait for those episodes to come out. Sit back, listen, and laugh with us. Connect with us and our podcast on Instagram @themaryandjerrypodcast Support the work of the show and get bonus content by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=17005526 Production & Editing by Forte Catholic (ForteCatholic.com) catholic, catholic podcast, mary lenaburg, catholicism, catholic podcasts, catholic marriage, catholic parenting, marriage, catholic marriage, marriage prep, catholic marriage prep In this UNSCRIPTED episode, Mary & Jerry show us where their brains go and, of course, it’s a lot of fun. They discuss their pastor asking them to be a mentor couple, how unequipped they felt, and the beautiful fruit that came from being raw & personal with their story. As they share and laugh together, they come up with at least 4 new podcast ideas. We can’t wait for those episodes to come out. Sit back, listen, and laugh with us.

Connect with us and our podcast on Instagram @themaryandjerrypodcast

Support the work of the show and get bonus content by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=17005526

Production & Editing by Forte Catholic (ForteCatholic.com)

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Connect with us and our podcast on Instagram @themaryandjerrypodcast

Support the work of the show and get bonus content by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=17005526

Production & Editing by Forte Catholic (ForteCatholic.com)

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