<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Dynamics Of Love & Marriage]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Dynamics of Love &amp; Marriage<br />Real talk. Real laughs. Real love.<br /><br />We’re a couple married for 24 years, sharing the unfiltered truths and timeless lessons behind  what’s made our relationship last. From deep conversations to playful debates, we explore the 6 pillars that hold our marriage together: communication, finance, religion, children, intimacy and family dynamics.<br /><br />Join us every week as we blend heartfelt stories, a little humor, and honest perspective—including our popular “His &amp; Her POV” segment. Whether you’re dating, married, or somewhere in between, there’s something here for you.<br /><br />🎙️ New episodes every week<br />💬 Subscribe, share, and grow with us<br /><br />Love is a growth journey—let’s navigate it together.</p>]]></description><link>https://riverside.com</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:22:08 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/OkCvnWQ4.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Koole & Shay]]></author><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:32:27 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Koole & Shay]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category><category><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category><itunes:author>Koole &amp; Shay</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Welcome to Dynamics of Love &amp;amp; Marriage&lt;br /&gt;Real talk. Real laughs. Real love.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We’re a couple married for 24 years, sharing the unfiltered truths and timeless lessons behind  what’s made our relationship last. From deep conversations to playful debates, we explore the 6 pillars that hold our marriage together: communication, finance, religion, children, intimacy and family dynamics.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join us every week as we blend heartfelt stories, a little humor, and honest perspective—including our popular “His &amp;amp; Her POV” segment. Whether you’re dating, married, or somewhere in between, there’s something here for you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;🎙️ New episodes every week&lt;br /&gt;💬 Subscribe, share, and grow with us&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Love is a growth journey—let’s navigate it together.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Koole &amp; Shay</itunes:name><itunes:email>primaryfocusgroup@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Kids &amp; Family"><itunes:category text="Parenting"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"><itunes:category text="Relationships"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/615424d8-75f3-4840-9e15-4e2d17e138f6/logos/22a0ddf3-dc6f-4f79-9295-5042a94f36c0.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[A Soundtrack To Our Love]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>We’re sharing “the soundtrack to our love” as we each pick songs that instantly take us back to key moments in our relationship and marriage. From wedding anthems to soul classics, we unpack the lyrics, memories, and stories behind the music—and invite you to create your own couples playlist.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c19787b0-878e-4ada-9865-78f259b63145</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Koole & Shay]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:57:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/3e36566fabfcfb1cfb8277d49ee278d7b9735a2123e4013a3e299ddc1bbdc196/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjMTk3ODdiMC04NzhlLTRhZGEtOTg2NS03OGYyNTliNjMxNDUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MTU0MjRkOC03NWYzLTQ4NDAtOWUxNS00ZTJkMTdlMTM4ZjYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWU1NTBhZjRiNmU5NTVjMDJkZGE5ZWQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE1ZTlmNmEzMjk5NTBiNGE1YWUyYTEwL2RhcnJlbGwtaGFsbGV5cy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi03LTIxX18wLTIxLTMwLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="56920337" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/615424d8-75f3-4840-9e15-4e2d17e138f6/episodes/c19787b0-878e-4ada-9865-78f259b63145/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;We’re sharing “the soundtrack to our love” as we each pick songs that instantly take us back to key moments in our relationship and marriage. From wedding anthems to soul classics, we unpack the lyrics, memories, and stories behind the music—and invite you to create your own couples playlist.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:29:39</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/615424d8-75f3-4840-9e15-4e2d17e138f6/logos/22a0ddf3-dc6f-4f79-9295-5042a94f36c0.png"/><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:title>A Soundtrack To Our Love</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[5.Being An Intentional Student Of Your Partner]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b>Being a Student of Your Spouse | Dynamics of Love &amp; Marriage</b></p><p>Koole and Shay are back with another episode of Dynamics of Love &amp; Marriage — this time expanding on a lesson from their "25 Lessons from 25 Years of Marriage" series in honor of their 25th anniversary. 🎙️</p><p>In this episode, they dive into what it really means to be a "student" of your partner — staying curious, invested, and intentional about learning who they are through every season of the relationship: dating, engagement, parenting, grief, and now aging together. They share hilarious (and honest) throwback stories from their early dating days, including a memorable Atlanta visit, a bunk-bed apartment, and a bath night that didn't go as planned — plus what those moments taught them about each other's character.</p><p>They also unpack how curiosity about your partner can prevent marriages from drifting apart, why studying "green flags" matters just as much as spotting red flags, and how they're navigating a new season together as Shay goes through perimenopause.</p><p>💬 Drop a comment: Are you a student of your partner? What have you learned about them lately?</p><p>👉 Subscribe for new episodes every Monday, and catch up on our "25 Lessons from 25 Years of Marriage" series.</p><p>#DynamicsOfLoveAndMarriage #MarriageAdvice #RelationshipGoals #25YearsMarried #KooleAndShay #GreenFlags #LoveLanguages #MarriagePodcast</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7860aa5c-d003-4b28-9425-6bd43f3d7a08</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Koole & Shay]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/15fd3fc66882b42e7bad4b3f09ee5311a9a9063f9a7262d827babda75327af3a/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3ODYwYWE1Yy1kMDAzLTRiMjgtOTQyNS02YmQ0M2YzZDdhMDgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MTU0MjRkOC03NWYzLTQ4NDAtOWUxNS00ZTJkMTdlMTM4ZjYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWU1NTBhZjRiNmU5NTVjMDJkZGE5ZWQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE0YzVmYjU4ZTAwYmFjODY5NjUwM2YzL2RhcnJlbGwtaGFsbGV5cy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi03LTdfXzQtOC01Mi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="84256539" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/615424d8-75f3-4840-9e15-4e2d17e138f6/episodes/7860aa5c-d003-4b28-9425-6bd43f3d7a08/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Being a Student of Your Spouse | Dynamics of Love &amp;amp; Marriage&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Koole and Shay are back with another episode of Dynamics of Love &amp;amp; Marriage — this time expanding on a lesson from their &quot;25 Lessons from 25 Years of Marriage&quot; series in honor of their 25th anniversary. 🎙️&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, they dive into what it really means to be a &quot;student&quot; of your partner — staying curious, invested, and intentional about learning who they are through every season of the relationship: dating, engagement, parenting, grief, and now aging together. They share hilarious (and honest) throwback stories from their early dating days, including a memorable Atlanta visit, a bunk-bed apartment, and a bath night that didn&apos;t go as planned — plus what those moments taught them about each other&apos;s character.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They also unpack how curiosity about your partner can prevent marriages from drifting apart, why studying &quot;green flags&quot; matters just as much as spotting red flags, and how they&apos;re navigating a new season together as Shay goes through perimenopause.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;💬 Drop a comment: Are you a student of your partner? What have you learned about them lately?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 Subscribe for new episodes every Monday, and catch up on our &quot;25 Lessons from 25 Years of Marriage&quot; series.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#DynamicsOfLoveAndMarriage #MarriageAdvice #RelationshipGoals #25YearsMarried #KooleAndShay #GreenFlags #LoveLanguages #MarriagePodcast&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:43:53</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/615424d8-75f3-4840-9e15-4e2d17e138f6/logos/22a0ddf3-dc6f-4f79-9295-5042a94f36c0.png"/><itunes:title>5.Being An Intentional Student Of Your Partner</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[4:Spotting The 10 Green Flags Of A Healthy Relationship]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>“Spotting The 10 Green Flags Of A Healthy Relationship” teaches you how to identify the positive signs of healthy love—things like open communication, mutual respect, emotional safety, aligned values, and consistent follow-through—so you can confidently distinguish a genuinely strong relationship from one that just looks good on the surface. 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