The Real Marriage Podcast

Love Lessons from Ruth & Boaz (Season 2) "Your people will be my people and your God my God." - Ruth 1:16 Naomi and Ruth made a decision to leave where they were, go back to God, and start over. Sometimes we need to hit the reset button and get back to God and what he wants in our marriage. In Season 2, Mark and Grace are unpacking the book of Ruth, the Cinderella love story of the Old Testament. Mark and Grace go deeper into this subject in their Real Marriage Book in Chapter 1, "New Marriage, Same Spouse". You can find their book here. What if you could change your life in just 3 weeks? Find healing and freedom in these two new courses from Jimmy Evans on XO Now. Get 25% off your first month of XO Now by going to 21dayjourney.com/real Get a free eBook Study Guide by Mark & Grace, Ruth: A Big Little Love Story and follow along with us this season. Just text "RealMarriage" to 31996 and we'll send it to you for free! Find more from Mark and Grace at xomarriage.com/realmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explore the inspiring story of Ruth, a beacon of resilience amid adversity, connecting ancient lessons to modern family struggles. Discover how a leader's choices shape their family's future, especially during crises. Community support is highlighted as essential for navigating life's challenges, urging decisions rooted in faith, not fear. The importance of emotional and spiritual provisions in marriage is discussed, encouraging unity and prayer as tools for building a strong partnership. Dive into these timeless themes for meaningful connections.

Every week in September Mark & Grace answer Real Questions, this week they are answering how to find time for face to face intimacy. Join us as we launch Season 2 on October 5th. Go deeper and watch teachings from leading marriage experts on XO Now. With this on-demand video streaming platform from XO Marriage, you can watch the best marriage content from some of the best marriage experts on your phone, computer, or TV wherever you are. Find more from Mark and Grace at xomarriage.com/realmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explore practical strategies for balancing work and family life while working from home. Discover tips on creating a structured workspace and the importance of setting office hours. The discussion highlights effective communication as a key to maintaining harmony in the home. Plus, learn about mental health support tailored for those seeking a Christian perspective.

Every week in September Mark & Grace answer Real Questions, this week they answer a tough question about a spouse who's no longer a believer. Join us as we launch Season 2 on October 5th. Go deeper and watch teachings from leading marriage experts on XO Now. With this on-demand video streaming platform from XO Marriage, you can watch the best marriage content from some of the best marriage experts on your phone, computer, or TV wherever you are. Find more from Mark and Grace at xomarriage.com/realmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark and Grace explore the importance of couples studying the Bible together. They share practical approaches to prioritize time in Scripture, enhancing both personal and marital well-being. The conversation highlights how consistent engagement with the Word can strengthen relationships and foster spiritual growth. Plus, they touch on effective integration of faith in daily life.

In the last episode this season, we're going to talk about Jesus. A husband and wife may both love Jesus but they may see him very differently. Some see Jesus as a lion others see him as a lamb. How we see Jesus differently will cause conflict. Let's get the correct picture of Jesus. Go deeper and watch teachings from leading marriage experts on XO Now. With this on-demand video streaming platform from XO Marriage, you can watch the best marriage content from some of the best marriage experts on your phone, computer, or TV wherever you are. We're giving our listeners a FREE CHAPTER from Mark and Grace's book, Win Your War. All you have to do is text WINYOURWAR to 31996 and we'll send you a free chapter instantly! Find more from Mark and Grace at xomarriage.com/realmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Statistically, the best thing for your marriage is being a part of the church but many people have been hurt by people in the church. Walk with us through the healing of church hurt. The church is a family, God's family, but every family has its issues. Go deeper with Grace's Win Your War Study Guide. TEXT MOREGRACE to 31996 and take what you’ve heard and start putting it to practical use with questions for personal reflection and discussions for you and your spouse. Faithful Counseling is a solution for people seeking traditional mental health counseling who would prefer hearing from the perspective of a Christian. Get 10% off your first month as a listener of the Real Marriage podcast. Go to getfaithful.com/realmarriage and join the over 500,000 people taking charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional. Find more from Mark and Grace at xomarriage.com/realmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The world right now is full of uncertainty and fear. The spirit of fear will pull your marriage apart but the Spirit of God will unite you and bring peace. Today we share some of our story and how we struggled with fear.  In this episode, we talk about how fear didn't come into existence until sin came into the world. Fear is an opposite reaction to peace but perfect love casts out fear. Fear wants to take everything you have but the Spirit of God will unite you and your spouse. Go deeper and watch teachings from leading marriage experts on XO Now. With this on-demand video streaming platform from XO Marriage, you can watch the best marriage content from some of the best marriage experts on your phone, computer, or TV wherever you are. We're giving our listeners a FREE CHAPTER from Mark and Grace's book, Win Your War. All you have to do is text WINYOURWAR to 31996 and we'll send you a free chapter instantly! Find more from Mark and Grace at xomarriage.com/realmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Be angry and do not sin: do not let the sun go down on your wrath." - Ephesians 4:26 (KJV) Today's anger is not a problem but tomorrow's anger is bitterness. We're in a war and the frontline of the battle is forgiveness. The Holy Spirit flows through forgiveness but the devil flows through bitterness.  We're giving our listeners a FREE CHAPTER from Mark and Grace's book, Win Your War. All you have to do is text WINYOURWAR to 31996 and we'll send you a free chapter instantly! Get 10% off your first month of Faithful Counseling as a listener of the Real Marriage podcast at getfaithful.com/realmarriage. Find more from Mark and Grace at xomarriage.com/realmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices