Why do the things matter that matter to you? Do you know where you are going? If so, who's guiding you? Listen up! Healing After Infidelity Workshop, a virtual event: https://www.cliftonbrantley.com/healinginfidelity

In the story of Joseph we can see how forgiveness can only happen when you have a God-perspective. If you or a couple you know is dealing with infidelity, I am having a workshop. HEALING AFTER INFIDELITY is the workshop. Learn more about it here: https://www.cliftonbrantley.com/healinginfidelity

Starting a new series! Check it out and tell me what you think!

I have a lot of thoughts to share. About politics, marriage, and God's idea of marriage.

Welcome to The Man Hood! A place where men can learn and grow to become better all around. If you are interested in learning about The Man Hood Mentoring and Coaching Program, follow this link: https://www.cliftonbrantley.com/inthehood Also, check out Man Hood Mondays on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cbrantleylmft  

When you get married, your life becomes interwoven with someone else. Your choices become their consequences.

In life, you will work for someone. I don't mean on your job, I mean to be approved by them. It is not something you can escape...the only thing you can do is choose the right person to work for. And your spouse is not the right person.

We often blame our partners for not loving us the way we love them, however the rubric that we use to measure their love is faulty. In this episode I help you see how you may be treating your partner unfairly for no reason. If you would like to work on your relationship and establish a solid foundation on which you can build an amazing marriage / relationship you can schedule a consultation with me to see if we are a good fit: https://cbrantleylmft.as.me Or, if you need individual coaching to help you lay aside every weight that so easily slows you down, then we should do a consultation also: https://cbrantleylmft.as.me

The reason that "pride goes before destructions" is because when you are engulfed in pride you are not aware of it. "Pride" dresses itself up to look like righteousness. You won't know that you are going the wrong way until destruction shows up...OR until God's Grace & Mercy let you see the destruction they saved you from. This episode was personal...I pray that it will help you become a better you!

Trauma will absolutely affect every part of your life including marriage. You need to know the extent of your partner's trauma and they need to know yours. in this episode I share my story of self-discovery. I hope it helps you.

Sometimes we think that the we have been dealt an unfair hand or perhaps we are experiencing things in life that we do not deserve. Well, I want to challenge that belief and give you a new perspective. *Trigger Warning* You may hear some things in this episode that upset you. That is never my intent. Listen to the whole episode for it to all make sense.

New season kick-off! Talking about love and how to stop blaming your partner for you feeling unloved.

Sometimes God will speak to you in the most unusual ways. In this episode I talk about a random phone call I received. I also talk about living for your future.

As I was trying to prepare to teach, I had a block...as I processed my way thru it, I discovered a question that I think you would do well to include in the way you approach life.

Do you really believe what you think you believe about you? In this episode I share some insight on how you can know whether you truly believe what you say. Also, I have some insight on 'love actually.'

Happy Mother's Day to all of the mothers out there. A special happy mother's day to my mom.

Infidelity is an epidemic in today's culture. If you are dealing with this problem, please get some professional help. Watch my video on this topic at https://youtube.com/@cbrantleylmft

Many married people are married to strangers. The reason for this is because they never divorced the "idea" of their spouse in their head which then prevents them from learning to love their spouse who has become a stranger in their bed. So let's talk about dreams vs. reality.

We all need people in our lives that can mirror for us who we are and help us be more authentic.

It's Good Friday. Let's talk about that...

In this episode I tell you THE secret ingredient to a healthy marriage. Once you fix this, everything else will pretty much fall into place. Tell me what you think!

This is part two of the 2-part mini series about the men who have impacted my life over the years. If you are a young man under the age of 35, I am especially talking to you in this episode. Schedule a consultation: https://cbrantleylmft.as.me

I was thinking about how God has sent different men at different times of my life to help me to go further down the road of my journey. I hope this little mini-series will inspire someone.

In this episode I share my thoughts on men's need for men, advice for young men and grown kids.

Marriage can be difficult, but there are things that we do that make it even more difficult. In this episode I share with you some of those things. Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel for more amazing content: https://youtube.com/c/cbrantleylmft

There are times in life when there is no other explanation for what happens other than "God did it." I want to encourage you to remember what the Lord has done.

Have you ever read the book of Hosea? Wow!

I was thinking about marital growth and how much it has shaped me. I want to encourage you to have a different perspective on your marital pain as well.

Choosing who to spend your life with is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. But too often people make these choices based on things that do not matter while ignoring things that do. Let's talk about it.

Welcome to another season with your favorite therapist and marriage coach!

Lament: to express sadness and feeling sorry about something. Life Happens, but so does God's grace. I hope this helps you become a better you!

Do you wish that your wife would listen more and complain less? Do you wish she liked your favorite sport or hobby like you do? Do you wish she would be ready for sex more often? You probably chose the wrong wife to have the marriage you desire (and she chose the wrong husband). Let’s talk about what to do about that…

If you are a man, you were born to lead. In this episode I share with you the reason I believe this to be true. My hope is that it will inspire men to live out their God given design.

Marriage is God's idea, but what does that means? How can understanding God's original intent for marriage make your marriage better? That's what I am going to talk about in this multi-part series.

Fellas, I know you want your wife to be more submissive and follow your leadership but there may be some things you need to do first.

Nobody told me what it meant to be a husband. Being a husband is more than just being married. There are 4 main areas that you need to make sure you address as a husband.

I think it is time, once and for all, to be honest about what women believe a man is "supposed" to be. There are hundreds of thousands of women who need to divorce the idea in their head about what a man is, and learn how to love their current reality...or leave.

I need to share this with you to go with this morning's episode.

The bulk of marriage work is individual work. You cannot relate well to others if you cannot relate well to yourself. If you have unresolved childhood issues then you cannot relate well to yourself. You may not even know your authentic self. If you would like to schedule a consultation with me you can use this link https://cbrantleylmft.as.me Rules of Engagement Conflict Resolution Workshop July 31, 2023 https://www.cliftonbrantley.com/join-the-workshop

One of the things I've discovered the hard way is that life requires a mentor. If you are going to do life well then you need someone to help you. There is no such thing as a self-made man. I hope this encourages you. If you are struggling in your marriage and you want to learn how to resolve conflict more effectively then you need to join the Rules of Engagement Workshop! It is happening July 31- Aug 2. You can go here for more details: https://www.cliftonbrantley.com/join-the-workshop

Do the work so that you can have the benefit of having done the work. If you do not do the work then you will suffer. But so will those connected to your life.

Are you minimizing what God has done in your life because of fear? Do you feel like you have little to nothing to offer to the work of the kingdom? Well I hope this episode will help you break free from the prison of fear that has you bound. Let me know if this helps you.

In the midst of 30 days of 30 things I would tell a couple to have a successful marriage, this is day 18. We don't talk enough about sex in marriage. I want to encourage you to improve the quality of your sex life in your marriage and have as much of it as possible. If you would like to get the daily emails, sign up for the newsletter at this link: https://www.cliftonbrantley.com/links

If you do not understand the origin of marriage, you will struggle to do it well. If you would like to receive 30 Things I Would Tell A Couple To Create A Successful Marriage you can use this link: https://www.cliftonbrantley.com/links

Saudia Turney is a Licensed marriage and Family Therapist and Women's Empowerment Coach in Texas. She specializes in helping women reconnect with their authentic self and discover the fullness of who they were created to be. Free webinar with Saudia Turney, Wednesday May 31, 2023: https://saudia.mykajabi.com/pl/2147698084 IG: @saudiast

Why are you here? What is your purpose in life? When you do not know the purpose of a thing, abuse is inevitable. I want to help you discover your God-given assignment so that you can become the answered prayer that someone else needs.

I was listening to Kev On Stage's podcast with his wife. The name of their podcast is "Marriage Be Hard." But why is marriage so hard? In this episode I talk about a FEW of the reasons that marriage is hard. Let me know your thoughts.

The mind is a terrible thing to waste. It also the most powerful part of us. If you do not protect your mind, you will be a prisoner of your past pain.