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Heart and Soulution

Mike Jones and Kristen Jones

Learn how to do relationships better! Mike and Kristen Jones have been married for more than 30 years and in this podcast they explore relationship topics and share stories and lessons they have learned along the way. Kristen is a certified Relationship Coach and Mike is a non-denominational Pastor. Together and separately they have coached and counseled dating, pre-marital and married couples for nearly three decades.

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00:49:06

Navigating Holiday Expectations

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2025/11/19

In this episode of the "Heart and Soulution" podcast, Mike and Krristten Jones focus on navigating the holiday season with family, particularly Thanksgiving and Christmas. They share personal anecdotes about their experiences with family traditions, the challenges of blending families, and managing holidays with adult children and in-laws. They discuss the importance of setting healthy boundaries, the difficulty of managing unrealistic expectations during family gatherings, and the need

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00:40:12

What Do We Do with That Ash?

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2025/11/12

In this episode of "Heart and Soulution," Mike and Kristen Jones, discuss relationships and grief. They begin with casual conversation about the end of their first podcast season, eventually revealing that they will be discussing the heavy topic of grief. They explore personal experiences with grief, noting that Kristen especially was not taught how to grieve effectively and that this avoidance proved problematic later in life. The conversation is informed by resources like the

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00:34:52

5 Ways to Stop The Hamster Wheel

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2025/11/05

Want to know how to stop the hamster wheel in your relationship? In this episode of Heart and Soulution, Mike and Kristen Jones discuss the concept of the "crazy cycle" in romantic relationships, which they relate to Dr. Emerson Eggerichs's book, Love and Respect, derived from Ephesians 5 in the Bible. The core idea is that disrespect from the wife causes a lack of love from the husband, which in turn causes more disrespect, creating a self-perpetuating cycle that must be broken by one

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00:42:36

Scratching the Surface of The Mountain

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2025/10/29

In this episode of "Heart and Soulution," hosts Mike and Kristen Jones focus on improving marriage and relationships with a biblical perspective. The discussion centers on a recent marriage conference they hosted, utilizing material from an organization called Grace Marriage, which emphasizes a grace-based rather than performance-based approach to relationships. Throughout the episode, the hosts introduce and discuss several biblical principles and verses related to conflict resolution,

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00:35:13

Riding The Winds of Change

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2025/10/22

In this episode of Heart and Soulution, Mike and Kristen Jones engage in an open discussion about life transitions and change, particularly within the context of marriage and family life. They explore various types of transitions, including those that are initiated by choice (such as getting married or changing jobs) and those that are unexpectedly imposed (like losing a job or the death of a loved one). The conversation extensively uses the couple's personal experiences, including a major job

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00:41:09

Do As I Do

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2025/10/15

In this episode of the "Heart and Soulution" podcast, Mike and Kristen Jones, begin with the announcement of a giveaway winner for a Table Topics Date Night game. The main focus of the episode is a discussion on parenting boundaries, drawing heavily on the principles and laws outlined by clinical psychologist Dr. Henry Cloud, author of the book Boundaries. Mike and Kristen use their own experiences raising their four children to illustrate how they implemented these principles, emphasizing

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00:40:36

Lovers, Not Just Lullabies

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2025/10/08

In this episode of Heart and Soulution, Mike and Kristen Jones diiscuss relationship dynamics and how to maintain love and friendship in a marriage, particularly after becoming parents. They begin with a casual conversation about their home life, mentioning challenges like yard work and a ladder fall, before pivoting to a listener's question about avoiding feeling like co-parents rather than spouses. The hosts emphasize the importance of intentionality, prioritizing the spouse, and making love a

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00:35:02

Take Your But Off The Table

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2025/10/01

In this episode of Heart and Soulution, Mike and Kristen Jones delve into the concept of apology languages, a crucial tool for improving relationships personally and professionally. Inspired by an incredible story of forgiveness, they explore the five distinct ways people give and receive apologies, based on the work of Gary Chapman and Jennifer Thomas. They explain why a simple "I'm sorry" might not always be enough and how understanding your own and your partner's primary apology language can lead

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00:34:28

What Do You Bid?

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2025/09/24

In this follow-up to their previous discussion on fighting (4 Ways to Repair Trash Talk), Mike and Kristen dive deeper into practical tools for healthy conflict resolution. They begin by reframing conflict not as a negative, but as a necessary and good opportunity for relationship growth. Kristen breaks down the complex, multi-step process of communication and negotiation, showing how easily misunderstandings can lead to frustration, unmet expectations, and hurt. This leads to the core topic of the

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00:32:07

4 Ways To Repair Trash Talk

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2025/09/17

In this episode of Heart and Soulution, Mike and Kristen Jones explore the dynamics of conflict in relationships, drawing heavily on Dr. Gottman's research. The hosts discuss how healthy couples manage disagreements through "repairs," which are techniques to de-escalate tension and foster constructive conversation. They also introduce "the Four Horsemen"—criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling—as behaviors that can severely damage a relationship, contrasting them

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00:31:03

There's Money for Therapy?

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2025/09/10

In this episode of Heart and Soulution, Mike and Kristen explore how understanding individual strengths and differences can lead to stronger, more harmonious partnerships.The couple discusses how personality assessments, particularly the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, can be powerful tools for self-awareness and relationship growth. Mike, a certified Myers-Briggs practitioner, emphasizes the importance of understanding one's core wiring, distinguishing between nature and nurture. Mike and Kristen

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00:22:48

We Found The Keys!

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2025/09/03

Join Mike and Kristen Jones on the Heart and Soulution podcast as they delve into the enduring wisdom of Dr. Gary Smalley's, "Keys to Lasting and Loving Relationships" video series. Despite Dr. Smalley's passing, this powerful resource, containing 19 videos and over 20 hours of content, remains available at smalleyinstitute.com. Mike and Kristen share how this series, which they discovered decades ago, continues to impact their marriage and offers timeless lessons that are still

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00:26:30

The Feral 90's

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2025/08/27

The Heart and Soulution podcast with Mike and Kristen Jones offers an overview of their experiences with premarital counseling and the early challenges in their marriage. They discuss using the SYMBIS assessment ("Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts") and the importance of community and shared resources for navigating difficulties. Mike and Kristen emphasize that conflict can be a tool for growth and advocate for intentionality in relationships and sharing learned insights with others

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00:31:52

Just a HAT if You're Not Lonely

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2025/08/20

In this episode of "Heart and Soulution," Mike and Kristen Jones focus on intentional communication within relationships, particularly marriage. They discuss the importance of speaking and listening with purpose, highlighting common pitfalls such as the tendency to "fix" problems rather than simply listening. Mike and Kristen introduce strategies like asking if someone needs a solution or just an ear and emphasize empathetic listening, where understanding a perspective is prioritized over agreement

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00:26:47

Don't Get Coldplayed

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2025/08/13

In this episode of Heart and Soulution, Mike and Kristen discuss the importance of boundaries, specifically safeguards, within committed relationships. They use a recent public scandal involving a CEO caught in an inappropriate situation at a concert to illustrate the consequences of lacking strong safeguards. Mike and Kristen suggest that couples should proactively define and maintain clear boundaries, even those that might seem extreme, to prevent their relationship from being compromised. They

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00:25:44

Isle of Big Rocks

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2025/08/06

The inaugural episode of the Heart and Soulution podcast, hosted by married couple Mike and Kristen Jones, centers on the crucial role of intentionality in fostering strong, enduring relationships. Drawing from their 30 years of marriage and Kristen's experience as a certified relationship coach, they explain that a healthy relationship requires effort and deliberate action, much like filling a jar with "big rocks" (priorities) before adding smaller ones. Mike and Kristen emphasize the importance

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00:01:59

Introducing Heart and Soulution!

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2025/08/02

Introducing a brand new podcast launch called Heart and Soulution with Mike and Kristen Jones. This podcast is all about learning to do relationships better. Season 1 begins August 6th!

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