3Fold Cord

We’re Skyler and JR , a husband and wife living out three callings: One as children of a Holy God, one to each other in marriage, and one to service, either in the military, in the Army of God, or in both. Our story is one of distance and devotion — learning what it means to stay united in Christ even when deployment, duty, or life’s demands do all that they can to pull us apart. Our podcast was born from our conviction that a threefold cord is not quickly broken (Ecclesiastes 4:12). Each episode invites listeners into honest conversations about love, leadership, separation, and spiritual endurance — all through the lens of a Christian worldview. Our hope is simple: to encourage couples, military families, and believers to see that the gospel not only holds us together — it strengthens every bond, every battle, and every homecoming. Faith. Marriage. Mission. We hope you enjoy our podcast where our faith in our Lor

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BONUS EPISODE - Happy 17 Year Anniversary JR!
2d ago · 7:51
In this special bonus episode of 3 Fold Cord, Skyler celebrates 17 years of marriage to JR with something a little different—and deeply personal. Each year for their anniversary, Skyler creates a video montage capturing moments from the year they’ve shared. But after a year marked by military deployment, thousands of miles of separation, missed moments, and the continued faithfulness of God, he couldn’t find a song that seemed to capture what he wanted to say. So he wrote one. Though not a musician himself, Skyler wrote the lyrics and, with the help of AI, composed an original anniversary song
Episode 7 - Children, Calling, and Covenant
5d ago
Deployment affects the whole family, and children often carry its weight in ways they do not yet have the words to explain. In this episode of *Three Fold Cord*, Skyler and JR talk about what it means to do more than simply help their children survive a deployment—to intentionally disciple them through it. They discuss how Christian parents can acknowledge the real sadness of separation while still pointing their children toward the goodness and sovereignty of God, how children learn what their parents truly believe by watching them respond to hardship, and why remembering God’s faithfulness m
Episode 6 - Communication When Connection Fails
1mo ago · 34:17
Episode 6 – Communication When Connection Fails Theme: How to stay united when technology, time zones, and emotions divide. In this episode of 3 Fold Cord, Skyler and JR tackle one of the greatest challenges of military marriage: communication. Deployments expose the weaknesses in our conversations through unreliable technology, conflicting schedules, emotional exhaustion, and unmet expectations. But they also reveal an important truth—lasting unity isn't built on perfect communication, but on a shared dependence on Christ. Drawing from their own deployment experiences, Skyler and JR discuss t
Episode 5 - The Gospel and the Grind
2mo ago · 30:36
Episode 5: The Gospel and the Grind Finding Christ in the Everyday Most of life isn't lived in the extraordinary—it's lived in the ordinary. Between the deployments, promotions, vacations, anniversaries, and milestones are countless unseen moments that shape who we become. Early mornings. Long workdays. School drop-offs. Laundry. Dishes. Bedtime routines. Quiet prayers. Choosing patience when you're exhausted. Serving your spouse when no one else is watching. In Episode 5 of 3 Fold Cord, Skyler and JR explore how the gospel transforms the everyday grind of marriage, military life, parenting, a
Episode 4 - Faith in the Foxhole, Grace in the Kitchen
4mo ago · 43:52
In this episode of 3Fold Cord, Skyler and JR sit down with friends Matt and Chelsea to explore a deployment story shaped by two very different spiritual realities—one walking with Christ, and one not yet. Matt served in the Marine Corps during their deployment season, while Chelsea remained at home, holding fast to her faith in the midst of distance, uncertainty, and the weight of doing life apart. Together, they share what sustained them, what stretched them, and how that season revealed both their weaknesses and the quiet, steady work of God. Through honest conversation, they reflect on: Wha
Episode 3 - From the Altar to the Armor
5mo ago · 37:32
Distance has a way of revealing what comfort conceals. In Episode 2 of 3Fold Cord, Skyler and JR explore how seasons of deployment and prolonged separation reshape marriage — not by weakening it, but by exposing where trust, fear, and faith truly rest. Building on the foundation of Ecclesiastes 4:12, this episode moves deeper into the reality of military life and covenant commitment. Skyler shares how deployment forces a surrender of control and reshapes his understanding of leadership, protection, and provision. JR reflects on what it means to steward a home alone, wrestle honestly with fear,
Episode 2 - When Duty Calls and Dependence Grows
6mo ago · 31:05
Distance has a way of revealing what comfort conceals. In Episode 2 of 3Fold Cord, Skyler and JR explore how seasons of deployment and prolonged separation reshape marriage — not by weakening it, but by exposing where trust, fear, and faith truly rest. Building on the foundation of Ecclesiastes 4:12, this episode moves deeper into the reality of military life and covenant commitment. Skyler shares how deployment forces a surrender of control and reshapes his understanding of leadership, protection, and provision. JR reflects on what it means to steward a home alone, wrestle honestly with fear,
Episode 1 - The Cord That Cannot Be Broken
7mo ago · 15:17
3Fold Cold - The Cord that Cannot be Broken Marriage is not sustained by chemistry, convenience, or even commitment alone—it is held together by something stronger. In this inaugural episode of 3 Fold Cord, Skyler and JR introduce themselves and share the heart behind the podcast: a marriage grounded in the gospel and shaped by seasons of distance, sacrifice, and faith. Drawing from Ecclesiastes 4:12, they unpack the meaning of a “three-fold cord” and what it looks like when husband, wife, and Christ are intentionally woven together. Skyler and JR reflect on how the gospel has shaped their mar

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