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Couple Goals

by Care for the Family · English · Learning

🎙️Real couples. Real conversations. Real life. ❓How do we make relationships work in the face of everything life throws at us, in a culture where it feels like everything is against commitment and long-term love? 📆 Season 2 out now. New episodes every Tuesday. Every week, two couples share ho

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 1 hr 2 min
Latest: 13 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 4 minNew

Living With Hope Through Miscarriage, Chronic Illness and Grief | Couple Goals S3E2

Miscarriage, baby loss, chronic illness, grief - Tia and Marlon Wallen have been through a lot of hardship together as a couple. They're also a blended family, with Tia already raising her 3-year-old son when they first met. For many couples this might all have been too much to bear, but their resilience, love for each other and commitment to hope sustained them in their toughest moments. Before they welcomed a miraculous baby girl this year, Tia's struggles with endometriosis and fibromyalgia meant they experienced a succession of miscarriages across a ten year infertility journey that took…

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S3 · E1 · 6 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
Rachel and Tim Hughes: Work Life Balance, Resentment, Sex Life, Seasons of Life
Tim Hughes and Rachel Hughes spoke to us about how their marriage has navigated huge work life balance challenges related to Tim's work as a worship leader and changing seasons of life. Welcoming us to Gas Street Church where they have been church planting together for a decade, the Hughes' let us peek behind the curtain of their relationship, revealing how conflict resolution has changed for them over the years, the importance of their sex life and intimacy together (and how they deal with the challenges of managing this whilst parenting four children!), their adoption journey and what it's…
S2 · E9 · 2 Jun 2026 · 46 min
The conversation most couples never have (but should) | Kate Moyle | Couple Goals S2E9
Theres a reason that sexual wellness is such a big challenge in so many relationships - and it's not what you might think. Psychosexual therapist Kate Moyle joined us to talk about why communication skills are such a key part of building intimacy in marriage, how we need to broaden our understanding of sexual health and wellbeing and how any couple can start to grow their intimacy together. Kate is the host of The Sexual Wellness Sessions podcast and author of The Science of Sex, two resources that aim to demystify sex therapy and sexual wellbeing, helping people to understand more about…
S2 · E8 · 26 May 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
We ALWAYS make sure we do this... Balancing fame and family | JB and Chloe Gill | Couple Goals S2E8
JB and Chloe Gill have lived their whole relationship in the public eye. They met whilst filming X Factor in 2008 when JB was performing with boyband JLS and Chloe was a professional dancer. There was an instant connection, but building a relationship together wasn't easy. As they both toured all over the world, performing and working in the music industry, it was anything but straightforward. Looking back now, they can see just how tough it was for them to survive that time. But across the years together, they've stayed united and built a strong marriage on the principle that family always…
S2 · E7 · 19 May 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
Neurodivergent Relationships - Different Brains, Same Team | Pete and Sophie Killingley | Couple Goals S2E7
How do you make your relationship work when your brains are wired differently? What impact does neurodivergence have on a marriage? Is it always going to be challenging, or are there benefits to building a life with someone who is completely opposite to you? These (among many others) are questions Sophie and Pete Killingley have navigated over the last 21 years. Illustrator Sophie has ADHD, whilst Pete, Head of Church Engagement at CARE is neurotypical. They have very different ways of approaching the world, and for them, that's become a strength they draw on. But, that doesn't mean it's…
S2 · E6 · 12 May 2026 · 53 min
The hidden impact of porn on relationships | Cat Etherington | Couple Goals S2E6
Porn use is often kept secret in relationships. Overwhelmingly - 84% of the time - when porn use is revealed it's discovered by a partner. The disconnection it causes and the feelings of guilt and shame don't make it easy to talk about. The fallout from problematic porn use, secrecy and betrayal can be devastating on relationships. Couple Goals exists to support and uplift couples, even in the hardest moments of challenge. Every week, we have people reach out to us for advice and support on this topic, so we knew it was vital to address. We asked Cat Etherington from Naked Truth Project to…
S2 · E5 · 5 May 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
We Coach Couples - Here's How to Strengthen a Marriage | David and Sarah Abell | Couple Goals S2E5
Relationship coaching is what David and Sarah Abell do best! They run 'The Relationships Academy' where they support couples who feel overwhelmed or in crisis, as well as couples who want to continue to strengthen their connection. As a couple who coach other couples, they bring a nuanced perspective as our first expert couple on the pod! They provide insight from their own relationship alongside techniques and therapeutic tools to aid some of the common challenges every couple face. Across a wide-ranging conversation, we touch on the impact of mental load, relationship dynamics, comparison,…
S2 · E4 · 28 Apr 2026 · 52 min
Can you have big ambitions for life and build a great marriage? | Dan and Charlie Blythe | Couple Goals S2E4
Is is possible to give everything to your career and your marriage at the same time? Is 'busy' a bad word? What does it look like to be truly vulnerable with someone else? How can you live a big life but include everyone around you? How can you process long-term illness and its impact together? We covered all this and more with powerhouse couple Dan and Charlie Blythe. Dan is the Global Youth Director for Alpha and Charlie is EU Director for international anti-slavery charity A21. Parents to two young boys, they also host Yung Cubs, a parenting podcast supporting mums and dads through raw…
S2 · E3 · 21 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
The power of neuroscience and its impact on relationships | Jo Hargreaves | Couple Goals S2E3
Jo Hargreaves is The Faith-Filled Therapist. She's built a huge online following with her insightful content on neuroscience, mental health, therapy and how the brain works. She joins Luke and LJ to talk about how we can use an understanding of our body and brain to get to a place of health and healing for our relationships. They covered a lot! From vagus nerve stimulation and the parasympathetic nervous system to mental health tips, dealing with overwhelm and the testosterone cycle in men. Jo brought a huge amount of wisdom and perspective on the difference between how men and women process…
S2 · E2 · 14 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
We met on the street - now we're marriage content creators | Jordan and Kezia Lawrence-Graham | Couple Goals S2E2
Jordan and Kezia Lawrence-Graham are a force of nature. Between them they have half a dozen different careers spanning business ownership, healthcare, leadership and content creation and are still finding time to build a family and advocate for people to invest in real relationships. Behind everything is the strength of their own relationship and the way that they champion one another in everything. As their Insta bio says - 'marriage is our spice 🌶️'. For them, married life isn't something that gets in the way of success, but the engine that helps drive everything - from family to work to…
S2 · E1 · 7 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 15 min
Poetry is our refuge when life hurts the most | Dai and Cath Woolridge | Couple Goals S2E1
Dai and Cath Woolridge are fun to be around. Filling the studio with laughter, this super creative couple are poets, speakers, artists and hosts who have built a reputation for living life to the full and not taking themselves too seriously. But as they reveal in this episode, their marriage has been marked by a 17 year long journey with infertility that has challenged them and their marriage like nothing else. It's something they are still in the middle of right now. With extreme vulnerability, they share how their infertility journey has shaped them and their relationship, being open about…
S1 · E9 · 2 Dec 2025 · 35 min
8 Relationship Insights That Can Help You NOW | Luke and LJ Meates | Couple Goals S1 BONUS
What does hosting a relationships podcast do to your marriage? Would it become couples therapy, showing you all the issues you hadn't dealt with? Or does it bring you closer together as you talk with inspiring couples who share their stories of overcoming struggles and building strong relationships. In a special bonus episode to celebrate the conclusion of the first ever season of Couple Goals, we turned the tables on our hosts, Luke and LJ Meates. Now they're the ones in the hot seat! We reached out to all the guests who have been on the show this year and they've sent in their questions…
S1 · E8 · 25 Nov 2025 · 58 min
THIS is how to avoid a divorce | Expert - Claire Auchmuty | Couple Goals S1E8
Every couple will go through tough spots in their relationship, and we know how challenging and difficult that can be. IIn a culture that increasingly favours ease and comfort, many people feel like divorce is the only way forward, but what if there was another option? Divorce and Relationships Coach Claire Auchmuty has years of experience working with couples in crisis, and she believes there's always hope for resolution and reconciliation. As she always says, 'the only caveat for change is willingness'. She sensitively asks people the question, 'what if you don't need a divorce?' - often…
S1 · E7 · 18 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
We're total opposites in EVERY way... except ONE | Andy and Dana Masters | Couple Goals S1E7
Andy and Dana Masters were never supposed to work. When they met in L.A. 17 years ago, this singer-songwriter from South Carolina and trainee minister from rural Co. Down, Northern Ireland, didn't get on well – with Andy's jokes not quite landing with Dana. But humour not translating across cultures was just one of the obstacles to overcome. When they started dating, they quickly realised they were opposite in (almost) every way. But despite opposing personality types and backgrounds on different sides of the Atlantic, they have been able to build a relationship that has grown and thrived…
S1 · E6 · 11 Nov 2025 · 57 min
Don't go to bed angry - stay up and FIGHT! | Expert - Philip Jinadu | Couple Goals S1E6
With decades of experience walking alongside couples through every season of life, Philip Jinadu brings the wisdom (and the vibes!) in our second ever expert episode. He offers insight on conflict, communication and the hard-fought lessons learnt from his own marriage - which experienced its fair share of ups and downs as he and his wife dealt with the pressures of life that they were ill-equipped to deal with at the time. In this conversation, Philip answers YOUR questions, and reveals how he counsels couples to better manage arguments, disagreements and differing points of view. We also…
S1 · E5 · 4 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
Living in Plan B - Married Life After Sight Loss | Mark and Cathy Madavan | Couple Goals S1E5
What do you do when life throws you a massive curveball? Mark and Cathy Madavan know all about it. When they came back from their honeymoon Mark was diagnosed with a degenerative eye condition which would eventually make him fully blind. That was over 30 years ago and he now has almost no vision left. He hasn't seen his wife or his daughters' faces for more than a decade. What does a relationship look like when all your plans are changed in an instant? When you face disappointment or loss? For Mark and Cathy, though they've had a long and happy marriage it's not been all smooth sailing. But…
S1 · E4 · 28 Oct 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
The TRUTH About Life as Married Content Creators... | John and Jade Reynolds | Couple Goals S1E4
Everyone knows John and Jade Reynolds are hilarious. With well over a million followers on socials, we've had a front row view as they banter their way through daily life as an interabled couple with two young kids. We hear what life is like for them behind the social media profiles. From navigating the day-to-day realities of relationship challenges, to the pressures of life in the public eye, ADHD, parenting and their physical differences. They give us the full rundown on their relationship story - from John's questionable social media strategy when he was trying to date Jade, to the big…
S1 · E3 · 21 Oct 2025 · 37 min
Phones are DESTROYING your intimacy! | Expert - Katharine Hill | Couple Goals S1E3
Katharine Hill is a renowned author, speaker and broadcaster with expertise in the field of relationships and family life. As a director of Care for the Family and a former family lawyer, she has spent decades working alongside couples to help them strengthen their connection and overcome barriers to relationship success. In the first Expert Episode of the series, we also hear from our listeners - putting their relationship questions to Katharine to hear her advice. Topics include rekindling intimacy, making time for one another in a busy season and rediscovering connection after decades…
S1 · E2 · 14 Oct 2025 · 42 min
Revealing the secrets to 50 years of marriage | Rob & Di Parsons | Couple Goals S1E2
Rob and Di Parsons have had an incredible journey together. From humble origins in a tiny one room office in 1988, their family support charity Care for the Family has gone on to speak to over 1 million people and has helped families across the UK for decades. But their story hasn't been one of unbroken positivity. Behind the successes of Rob's early legal career and the founding of the charity, they experienced huge relationship issues, culminating in the insight that they might be about to lose their marriage. Health issues, work pressures and family dynamics were all contributing to a…
S1 · E1 · 7 Oct 2025 · 59 min
This is what playing football in 5 countries taught us about relationships | John & Sia Bostock | Couple Goals S1E1
John Bostock was a phenomenon at 16 - to this day he's still Crystal Palace and Spurs' youngest ever player. But his career led him on a different path than he might have expected, taking him across the world to play in Canada, Belgium, Turkey and France, as well as throughout the English football pyramid. But in the midst of all this upheaval, his marriage to his wife Sia remained the one constant. Now, for the first time ever, they sit down for a conversation together to discuss their relationship story, the challenges of marrying young (at just 18 and 20) and what John's teammates…
S1 · 4 Sep 2025 · 1 min
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Season 1 of Couple Goals coming soon. Featuring real couples and real conversations, we're asking how do relationships survive and thrive when the hard times come? First episodes dropping in October. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Publisher: Care for the Family
Language: English
Category: Learning
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 1 hr 2 min
Latest episode: 13 Oct 2026
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