Field Guide for Marriage- A 24/7 Marriage Podcast

Updated: 16 Dec 2025 • 199 episodes
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Field Guide to Marriage with Shannan & Javier Labrador is on a mission to pave the way for healthy, thriving marriages—one podcast at a time. As authors, speakers, and hosts of marriage conferences and 24/7 Marriage Bootcamps, they bring over 33 years of real-life experience to every conversation. With a backpack full of stories, setbacks, and successes, they share wisdom that inspires, challenges, and encourages couples to build stronger connections. Today, you’ll find the Labradors traveling the country in The Marriage Lab, meeting couples where they are and offering practical tools for every season of marriage. Tune in each week for honest conversations, proven strategies, and a dose of humor as they help marriages everywhere grow and flourish. Follow along on social media @247marriage or visit 247marriage.org to learn more.

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16 Dec 2025 • EN

The Wounds We Carry

Support the show The "Original" Marriage Flippers Meet the Labradors—Javier and Shannan. Married 33 years, they’ve weathered the highs, lows, and everything in between—and now their mission is simple: to see marriages thrive, not just survive. As sought-after conference speakers, authors, podcast hosts, and creators of

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When a storm hits your marriage, how prepared are you.  Many couples, in the midst of a storm, grow closer, rely on one another, and need each other to make it through.  Why?  How did it draw them closer when others seem to be torn apart?     What you do IN BETWEEN matters more than the storm itself. Most couples only

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Understanding the enemy’s strategy — distraction, division, and disconnection. He is subtle and if we do not wake up to the battle we are in, we will be deceived into thinking our spouse, kids, or the culture around us is the enemy. Support the show The "Original" Marriage Flippers Meet the Labradors—Javier and Shannan

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Today we’re breaking down why your marriage carries massive influence in a world that’s drifting away from commitment. From the atmosphere in your home to the example you’re setting for your kids, your relationship is shaping far more than just the two of you. We’ll unpack how choosing each other—daily, intentionally,

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When men go silent, marriages suffer. In this episode, we’re talking about what happens when husbands check out—when apathy replaces action and silence replaces leadership. We’ll unpack why men often withdraw, how it impacts their wives, and what it takes to re-engage and lead with purpose again. Support the show The "

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04 Nov 2025 • EN

Let's Talk About Sex

In this episode, we’re talking about sex — the topic everyone’s curious about but few are honest about. Let’s get real about desire, connection, and how to keep intimacy alive in every season of marriage. Support the show The "Original" Marriage Flippers Meet the Labradors—Javier and Shannan. Married 33 years, they’ve

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