24/7 Marriage Podcast
Shannan & Javier Labrador are paving the way to healthy, thriving marriages one podcast at a time. The Labradors are podcast hosts, authors, and speakers at marriage conferences and 24/7 Marriage Bootcamps. Married for 31 years, they come with a truck full of stories, setbacks, and successes they share weekly. Today, you can find these two traveling the USA in The Marriage Lab, helping married couples everywhere. To learn more, visit @247marriage on all social media platforms or visit 247marriage.org
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In this powerful episode, we confront a growing issue in today’s culture: the Church’s silence on the biblical view of marriage. As culture loudly redefines love, gender, and covenant, far too many churches have taken a passive stance, leaving couples without truth, guidance, or support. We explore what happens when th
Is your marriage surviving... but barely? Maybe you"re showing up, doing the things, but it all feels numb—like roommates sharing a calendar, not a covenant. In this episode, we’re getting real about the seasons when marriage feels lifeless, disconnected, or just plain hard. Share this episode with someone who needs t
Every strong structure begins with a solid foundation, and marriage is no different. In this episode of Shannan and Javi, dig deep and ask: What’s in the foundation of your marriage? Is it built on trust, faith, communication, or maybe... some cracks you’ve been ignoring? Join us as we explore the key components that h
In this special anniversary episode, we invite you into a personal conversation as Javier and I reflect on 32 years of marriage—yes, 32! We’re sharing the highs, the lows, the lessons learned, and the laughter that’s carried us through more than three decades together. You’ll hear real talk about what’s helped us grow
What do you do when the person you love most struggles—and you"re left carrying the weight of it all? In this episode, we’re diving into the emotional toll that comes when your spouse isn’t okay, and life looks nothing like you expected. We’ll talk about the silent burden of unmet expectations, how to show up with grac
In this episode, we’re diving into the dangers of avoiding hard conversations in marriage—how dodging topics like sex, money, boundaries, and unmet expectations can quietly erode your connection. We’ll unpack why avoidance feels easier in the moment but creates long-term damage, and (most importantly) how to start havi