Still learning about your spouse after many years of marriage? We are, and these two moments from our first year of the Penned in Ink podcast left a mark on us as we gained new insights into our relationship.
We just finished our first full year of making this podcast together, and before we start year two, we are going back through each episode to review topics and plan for the year ahead. In this episode, we each share one moment that stuck with us: Melissa chose our talk about growing old together and what happens when one of us starts to slow down, and Michael chose the moment he learned how much Melissa had carried through a big family decision, twenty years after it happened. This is a quick update episode, and we also share where we are headed next, including a sneak preview of our next two topics. Hint: think holiday season!
To see the full clips we discuss in this episode, watch the following episodes.
Big Decisions & Bigger Bonds: Navigating Life’s Milestones Together | Penned in Ink #6
Growing Old Together Is a Choice Most Couples Never Make | Penned in Ink #20
Chapters
00:00 Still learning about your spouse after 31 years
02:49 What marriage topics should we cover next?
04:26 Growing old together as a couple
07:26 Making big decisions as a couple
12:20 Tell us what your marriage needs next
Watch this episode
We film every conversation, so if you would rather see it than hear it, the full video is on YouTube.
Join the Penned in Ink community for free digital guides and occasional updates to help you build your own long-lasting love.
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Hi, we are Michael and Melissa Penwell. We are here to share stories of lasting love, real marriage, and the art of commitment. Each episode explores the true work, laughter, and growth that come with a long-term relationship. We discuss real topics and share practical takeaways drawn from both Melissa's work as a licensed counselor and our 30+ years of shared experience. Through candid stories and heartfelt conversations, we explore what it means to write your own love story, one chapter at a time.
We just finished our first full year of making this podcast together, and before we start year two, we are going back through each episode to review topics and plan for the year ahead. In this episode, we each share one moment that stuck with us: Melissa chose our talk about growing old together and what happens when one of us starts to slow down, and Michael chose the moment he learned how much Melissa had carried through a big family decision, twenty years after it happened. This is a quick update episode, and we also share where we are headed next, including a sneak preview of our next two topics. Hint: think holiday season!
To see the full clips we discuss in this episode, watch the following episodes.
Big Decisions & Bigger Bonds: Navigating Life’s Milestones Together | Penned in Ink #6
Growing Old Together Is a Choice Most Couples Never Make | Penned in Ink #20
Chapters
00:00 Still learning about your spouse after 31 years
02:49 What marriage topics should we cover next?
04:26 Growing old together as a couple
07:26 Making big decisions as a couple
12:20 Tell us what your marriage needs next
Watch this episode
We film every conversation, so if you would rather see it than hear it, the full video is on YouTube.
Join the Penned in Ink community for free digital guides and occasional updates to help you build your own long-lasting love.
Connect with Us on Instagram
Hi, we are Michael and Melissa Penwell. We are here to share stories of lasting love, real marriage, and the art of commitment. Each episode explores the true work, laughter, and growth that come with a long-term relationship. We discuss real topics and share practical takeaways drawn from both Melissa's work as a licensed counselor and our 30+ years of shared experience. Through candid stories and heartfelt conversations, we explore what it means to write your own love story, one chapter at a time.
