Have you ever noticed yourself getting quieter in a relationship — not all at once, just slowly?

In this reflective, voice-memo–style episode, Cortney shares a personal story from the early days of meeting her husband and explores a grounding truth: loving well should not cost you your voice.

This episode isn’t about fixing relationships or prescribing a “right way” to love. It’s about belonging without shrinking, honoring the way God designed you, and remembering that covenant was never meant to erase who you are.

You’ll hear reflections on:

• Feeling whole instead of smaller in relationship
• God’s design for mutual strengthening, not erasure
• The difference between healthy quiet and self-silencing
• Why your voice and presence matter to God

Cortney also shares why she created the Marriage Retreat Toolkit — not as a solution, but as a supportive way for couples to slow down, reflect, and dream together.

👉Marriage Retreat Toolkit: https://coffeechatsandyogamats.thrivecart.com/marriage-retreat-tk/

Reflection Question

Where have you noticed yourself getting quieter — and what might it look like to invite God into that space with honesty and care?

Wondering what your God-given gifts actually are—and how to honor them in the middle of real life (not just the highlight reel)?

Let’s talk. 💬

The best place to start is a free God-Given Gifts Chat — a relaxed audio + text convo inside Voxer (no Zoom required, promise). We’ll unpack what’s going on in your current season, name a gift I see in you, and talk through one simple step you can take to start using it.

No pressure. No pretending. Just a grace-filled space to help you get unstuck and move forward with a little more clarity and confidence.

✨Book your God-Given Gifts Chat — or just reply to any email from me with "I'm curious" and I’ll send the details your way.

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