{"podcast":{"title":"Happy in The Middle, a Podcast for Christian Midlife Women","slug":"happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women-6710636","podcast_index_feed_id":6710636,"rss_url":"https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/2147625190/feed","website_url":"https://www.jane-copier.com/podcasts/happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women","image_url":"https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/site/147407/podcasts/5b17865-3863-678d-b47c-72de448f2f_Cream_Simple_Guest_Speaker_Podcast_Cover-59.png","author":"Jane Copier","episode_count":132,"summary":"How can I enjoy my life more now that the kids are grown? How can I navigate the shifts in my roles as a wife and mom? How can I strengthen my faith, even when those I love don't believe as I do? How can I create better connection and deepen the love in my personal relationships? How can I have MORE FUN? And the biggest question of all, \"How can I feel more confident and peaceful, and love the second half of my life, even more than the first? Whether you are already an empty nester, or it's looming on the horizon, this is the show for you. The Happy in the Middle Podcast will give you real help with the circumstnaces you're facing as a Christian, midlife woman.. Real tools, real strategies, and everything you need to up level your life, feel more peace and joy, and make YOUR second half, the BEST half! Be sure to subscribe and download so you don't miss an episode! We'll cover topics like these: Parenting Young Adults Finding new purpose, beyond parenting Strengthening your midlife marriage How to become a better communicator How to stop carrying everyone else's negative emotions How to love your midlife body How to change bad habits How to get your goal How to stop procrastinatin…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women-6710636"},"episode":{"title":"#118 How to Become a Full and Equal Partner in Your Marriage","slug":"118-how-to-become-a-full-and-equal-partner-in-your-marriage","published_at":"2026-03-05T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women-6710636/118-how-to-become-a-full-and-equal-partner-in-your-marriage","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women-6710636","url":"https://www.jane-copier.com/podcasts/happy-in-the-middle-a-podcast-for-christian-midlife-women/episodes/2149172695","audio_url":"https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/medias/2149172695.mp3","summary":"Are you truly an equal partner in your marriage, - or have you quietly been shrinking, over-functioning, or tying your worth to productivity? In this episode, we unpack what the Bible actually teaches about equality in marriage and how cultural conditioning has shaped many Christian women to feel less influential, less important, or overly responsible inside their relationships. We explore: What Genesis 1:27 really means for women The truth about “mutual submission” in Ephesians 5:21 Why shared power strengthens marriages How over-functioning creates imbalance Why speaking up can feel scary (but necessary) How to build emotional equality without disrespect What biblical partnership actually looks like Research from renowned marriage expert John Gottman shows that the healthiest marriages operate from shared influence and mutual respect. Therapist Terry Real explains how over-functioning by one partner creates emotional imbalance. If you are a Christian woman who wants deeper intimacy, shared decision-making, and a stronger, healthier marriage, -this conversation will help you step into your God-given identity with clarity and courage. You are not the supporting character in your marriage. You are half of the covenant.   ❤️ Do you want to make your marriage amazing?  I’d be honored to walk with you. Book a free coaching call here: https://JaneCopierCoaching.as.me/Consultation 🤗 Thanks for listening, please like, subscribe, and leave me a 5 star review, so that I can continue to provide helpful relationship content for all of us. Book a Free Consultation with Jane: https://JaneCopierCoaching.as.me/Consultation   Welcome to Happy in the Middle, with your host, Certified Life Coach, Jane Copier.  Happy in the Middle is a podcast for Christian women who…","meta_description":"Are you truly an equal partner in your marriage, - or have you quietly been shrinking, over-functioning, or tying your worth to productivity? 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