Chris Ruediger, a former Navy officer and police officer, shares his journey of founding a successful marriage coaching business with his wife called Sheepdog Marriage, to help military personnel and first responders strengthen their marriages.

Chris highlights the parallels between diffusing bombs, de-escalating conflict, and navigating the complexities of a long-term marriage. The conversation emphasizes the need for training, empathy, and spiritual connection in both military and marital contexts. Listen in and learn how you can me More Than Before in your marriage and life.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview
03:07 Childhood Memories and Lessons
09:18 From Culinary Dreams to a Military Career
15:23 Becoming a Warrior and Leader
18:04 Lessons in Leadership
21:48 Overcoming Challenges in Marriage
25:06 Rediscovering Identity in Transition
29:29 Rediscovering Priorities: From Misery to Service
36:40 The Sheepdog Mentality: Violence and Empathy
44:12 The Importance of Forgiveness in Relationships
49:00 Parallels Between Diffusing Bombs and Navigating Marriage
54:30 Training and Persistence: Keys to Success
57:26 Nurturing Marriage: Investing in the Strongest Relationship

Connect with Chris Ruediger

www.sheepdogmarriage.com