The Real Marriage Podcast

A very heart-wrenching question from a wife and mother. “I’m married to a non-believer who is an alcoholic, is the Bible against divorce?” The reality is that many people turned to alcohol, drugs, or other addictions to cope with COVID and 2020. You can have a healthy relationship, an unhealthy relationship, or no relationship. Listen as we share some tips on how to move from unhealthy to healthy, talk about divorce, and dispel some myths about divorce. *Please seek out professional Christian counseling when it comes to questions of divorce. Also, if you or your kids are in a physically abusive relationship please get help immediately. Links/Offers mentioned in this episode: XO Now App - 25% off your first month Faithful Counseling - 10% off your first month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesFollow on social media!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MarkDriscollMinistries?sub_confirmation=1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastormarkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/markdriscollTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pastormarkdriscollTwitter: https://linktr.ee/markdriscoll Click here for more resources: https://linktr.ee/markdriscoll


This is the question, "Is it right for me to ask my boyfriend questions about his porn struggles and be his accountability partner?” Porn is one of the biggest issues in marriage but can be difficult to navigate. If one spouse is dealing with porn and is honest about it, where do you go from there? How does the other spouse approach the issue and help? Should you be their accountability partner? It’s also important in marriage to learn how and when to have these conversations. Links/Offers mentioned in this episode: Wired for Intimacy - Book by William H. Struthers XO Now App - 25% off your first month Faithful Counseling - 10% off your first month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesFollow on social media!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MarkDriscollMinistries?sub_confirmation=1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastormarkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/markdriscollTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pastormarkdriscollTwitter: https://linktr.ee/markdriscoll Click here for more resources: https://linktr.ee/markdriscoll


Love and enjoy every season of life. The empty nest season of life should be as enjoyable as any other season with your spouse. Finish your married life on a high note with your best friend. Links/Offers mentioned in this episode: XO Now App - 25% off your first month Faithful Counseling - 10% off your first month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesFollow on social media!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MarkDriscollMinistries?sub_confirmation=1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastormarkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/markdriscollTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pastormarkdriscollTwitter: https://linktr.ee/markdriscoll Click here for more resources: https://linktr.ee/markdriscoll


What comes first, your kids or your marriage? Put your kids in the correct order of priority. Don’t sacrifice your marriage for your kids. Here are some practical tools to help you keep your life and your marriage in priority during the “kids” season of life. Links/Offers mentioned in this episode: XO Now App - 25% off your first month Faithful Counseling - 10% off your first month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesFollow on social media!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MarkDriscollMinistries?sub_confirmation=1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastormarkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/markdriscollTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pastormarkdriscollTwitter: https://linktr.ee/markdriscoll Click here for more resources: https://linktr.ee/markdriscoll


When you get married your priorities change. Practically what does that look like? How do newly married couples navigate these new priorities? How do we re-prioritize our friends, extended family, and jobs? Your friends or family may say, “You’ve changed!” Well you have, you’re now married and your spouse is the top priority.  Links/Offers mentioned in this episode: XO Now App - 25% off your first month Faithful Counseling - 10% off your first month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesFollow on social media!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MarkDriscollMinistries?sub_confirmation=1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastormarkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/markdriscollTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pastormarkdriscollTwitter: https://linktr.ee/markdriscoll Click here for more resources: https://linktr.ee/markdriscoll


Dating should be intentional and have a real purpose. One of the biggest mistakes we can make while dating is getting physical too soon. We talk about the biggest mistake we made while dating and how that affected our marriage for years.  Links/Offers mentioned in this episode: The Right One by Jimmy Evans XO Now App - 25% off your first month Faithful Counseling - 10% off your first month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesFollow on social media!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MarkDriscollMinistries?sub_confirmation=1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastormarkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/markdriscollTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pastormarkdriscollTwitter: https://linktr.ee/markdriscoll Click here for more resources: https://linktr.ee/markdriscoll


New Series! Just like life, your marriage goes through seasons. From single to empty nest we’re looking at the biggest mistakes we all make in each of these seasons.  In this episode, we’re talking about how to be a healthy single person that’s ready for marriage! As a single person, how do you become the healthiest version of yourself? Or now that you are married are there areas that you never healed from while you were single?  Links/Offers mentioned in this episode: New Podcast - Marriage in Transition XO Now App - 25% off your first month Faithful Counseling - 10% off your first month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesFollow on social media!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MarkDriscollMinistries?sub_confirmation=1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastormarkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/markdriscollTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pastormarkdriscollTwitter: https://linktr.ee/markdriscoll Click here for more resources: https://linktr.ee/markdriscoll


Season 8: Win Your Marriage War A fresh batch of new questions! We’re living together but not having sex is that ok? What are some practical tips for me and my spouse to develop a strong devotional and prayer life? Does God forgive me for getting a divorce and will he bless my new marriage? How do we navigate our blended family? Stick around to the end to find out what Mark & Grace’s favorite date night is! Links/Offers mentioned in this episode: New Podcast - Marriage in Transition XO Now App - 25% off your first month Faithful Counseling - 10% off your first month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesFollow on social media!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MarkDriscollMinistries?sub_confirmation=1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastormarkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/markdriscollTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pastormarkdriscollTwitter: https://linktr.ee/markdriscoll Click here for more resources: https://linktr.ee/markdriscoll


Season 8: Win Your Marriage War We’re answering a lot of great questions in this episode. What are steps we can take to set ourselves up well before marriage? How do we move forward after discovering pornography or infidelity in our marriage? What’s a healthy way to bring up issues without attacking your spouse? In the busyness of work and kids, how do you keep a healthy sex life? Is there ever a time that divorce is ok? Links/Offers mentioned in this episode: New Podcast - Marriage in Transition XO Now App - 25% off your first month Faithful Counseling - 10% off your first month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesFollow on social media!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MarkDriscollMinistries?sub_confirmation=1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastormarkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/markdriscollTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pastormarkdriscollTwitter: https://linktr.ee/markdriscoll Click here for more resources: https://linktr.ee/markdriscoll


Season 8: Win Your Marriage War We’re in the hot seat on this one answering how we specifically resolve fights in our marriage. We share from personal experience about a fight we had the week before. You’re going to love it. We’re also answering a question about how men can be the leaders in their family and another one about integrating God into your relationship as a couple. Links/Offers mentioned in this episode: Faithful Counseling - 10% off your first month 21 Day Mental Health Course - 25% off your first month of XO Now New Podcast - Marriage in Transition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesFollow on social media!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MarkDriscollMinistries?sub_confirmation=1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastormarkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/markdriscollTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pastormarkdriscollTwitter: https://linktr.ee/markdriscoll Click here for more resources: https://linktr.ee/markdriscoll