Taya + Colton Kyle: Can American Marriages Survive 2025? | MTNPOD #140

This week on the MTNTOUGH Podcast we have Taya Kyle, widow of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle ("American Sniper"), and their son Colton Kyle. They explore themes of resilience, faith, and family growth amid adversity, sharing insights on raising mature young men, navigating service marriages, and combating cultural challenges like por*ography and divorce. Discover practical tools for mental toughness, generational improvement, and building strong, respectful relationships in this heartfelt episode focused on thriving through life's trials.

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00:00:00 - Intro & Podcast Welcome
00:01:55 - Family Time in Montana
00:03:27 - Colton's Maturity & God's Design
00:06:13 - Faith Through Adversity
00:10:20 - Generational Improvement & Parenting
00:15:19 - Adversity's Role in Growth
00:20:19 - Empowering Young Men
00:25:05 - Bold Conversations on Sexuality
00:30:26 - Respect & Leadership in Marriage
00:35:43 - Premarital Prep & Family Roles
00:40:20 - Responsibility in Leadership
00:44:11 - State of American Youth
00:48:47 - Building Community & Fellowship
00:53:59 - Vulnerability & Confessing Sins
00:58:31 - Social Media & Self-Image
01:05:10 - Countercultural Faith
01:10:27 - Colton's Non-College Path
01:15:08 - American Sniper Brand Vision
01:20:39 - Taya's Foundation Work
01:25:01 - Service Marriages Challenges
01:30:14 - Program Success Stories
01:35:14 - Enemy Attacks on Marriage
01:40:11 - Nuances in Service Relationships
01:43:10 - Closing & Thanks