Pints With Aquinas What to do When Marriage Gets Hard (Jason & Crystalina Evert) | Ep. 542
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Sep 24, 2025 Join Jason and Crystalina Evert, renowned Catholic speakers on chastity and marriage, as they dive into the complexities of marriage. They candidly discuss the unrealistic expectations many have going in, early struggles like pregnancy complications, and the importance of deep personal healing. The couple shares insights on maintaining transparency in their public ministry while grappling with private battles. Practical tips like nightly check-ins and the power of forgiveness highlight their message: with faith and effort, marriages can emerge stronger even from the toughest storms.
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Appearances Hide Marital Struggles
- Don’t compare your inside to someone else’s outside; marriages hide internal struggles behind public appearances.
- Public ministry can amplify pressure, so honest vulnerability helps others feel less alone.
Raised Without Public Conflict
- Jason grew up never seeing his parents fight and entered marriage unseasoned for conflict resolution.
- That upbringing left him unprepared when real marital storms hit early in their marriage.
Early Parenthood As A Shock
- Three weeks into marriage Crystalina was pregnant and their son had severe health issues, causing sleep deprivation and intense stress.
- Early parenthood amplified marital friction and exposed unmet virtues and wounds fast.
