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Matt Jacobson

Matt Jacobson

Matt Jacobson is a teaching pastor at Tumalo Bible Fellowship and the founder of Faithful Man®, an online community through which he offers biblically-based guidance on topics related to marriage, parenting, and Christian living. Matt has authored two books titled 100 Ways to Love Your Wife and 100 Words of Affirmation Your Wife Needs to Hear. He and his wife, Lisa, have co-authored two books, 100 Ways to Love Your Daughter and 100 Ways to Love Your Son. Matt and Lisa are the co-founders and hosts of the Faithful Life podcast in which they discuss marriage, parenting, and Christian living. The couple resides in the Pacific Northwest and has eight children.

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Simple Ways to Show Your Child Love

Matt and Lisa Jacobson share some simple and effective ideas for showing love to your kids. You may say the words “I love you” all the time, but do your kids know how much you LIKE them? Parents need to be intentional about spending time, showing affection, and respecting their children.

February 3, 2026
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Learning to Love Your Spouse Well (Part 2 of 2)

Matt and Lisa Jacobson highlight practical ways a husband and wife can better express their love and serve each other well. They cover topics like choosing to think the best your spouse, being of one mind in Christ, and cherishing your spouse through various seasons of life.

August 8, 2025
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Learning to Love Your Spouse Well (Part 1 of 2)

Matt and Lisa Jacobson highlight practical ways a husband and wife can better express their love and serve each other well. They cover topics like choosing to think the best your spouse, being of one mind in Christ, and cherishing your spouse through various seasons of life.

August 7, 2025
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Simple Steps to Improve Your Marriage

Authors Matt and Lisa Jacobson describe how seemingly minor decisions can impact on your marriage and offer practical suggestions to help your marriage thrive.

January 21, 2025
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Learning to Love Your Spouse (Part 2 of 2)

Matt and Lisa Jacobson return to discuss ways to serve each other well with love in marriage. Through choosing the way you think about our spouse, being of one mind in Christ, and cherishing them through every season of life, Matt and Lisa discuss how making your marriage last through the years is possible! (Part 2 of 2)

June 7, 2023
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Learning to Love Your Spouse (Part 1 of 2)

Matt and Lisa Jacobson return to discuss ways to serve each other well with love in marriage. Through choosing the way you think about our spouse, being of one mind in Christ, and cherishing them through every season of life, Matt and Lisa discuss how making your marriage last through the years is possible! (Part 1 of 2)

June 6, 2023