by Rachel Swanson | May 28, 2019 | Faith, Marriage, Podcast, Relationship, Spiritual Growth
We are going deep on this episode today (#31) and I say WE because for this episode (and the following two episodes) my husband Jeff Swanson joins me on the podcast! I’m excited to bring you some insight and wisdom we’ve learned together as a couple–specifically... 
by Rachel Swanson | Sep 24, 2018 | Family, Marriage, Relationship
It’s been a little over two weeks since my husband left on his solitude retreat. Our twelve year anniversary happened to land on his day off, enabling us to have a much needed reconnect time over the phone. I was so thankful. Which may sound funny, because we... 
by Rachel Swanson | Dec 15, 2017 | Entrepreneur, Family, Marriage, Mompreneur
Building a business or ministry, especially as a wife and mom is difficult to say the least. There’s the time it takes away from the family to build it. There are increased demands on your schedule as you work to balance it. There’s financial strain as you work to... 
by Rachel Swanson | Jul 19, 2016 | Family, Marriage, Motherhood
I’m going to keep this short and simple today. But it’s a more profound thought than you might think. Main point: your husband needs you. Yes… he really does. Even though you may think he doesn’t, he craves to be known by you. Even though you may think he’s... 
by Rachel Swanson | Jul 12, 2016 | Faith, Family, God, Marriage, Relationship
(You may have seen this post before, but it deserves a re-publish.) I’ve entered a season in my life where the “D” word among my married friends is now becoming common place. It is sad… and depressing. To see these beautiful couples, many with children,... 
by Rachel Swanson | Jul 5, 2016 | Faith, Family, Marriage
I hear some of you chuckling already at the title of this post. It’s quite the drastic statement for me to say that a tub of suds and bubbles with steamy jets streaming around my body saved my marriage from the possibility of failure. Giving a bit more truth to this...
