The Real Marriage Podcast

When someone wrongs you, you only have 2 options either bitterness or forgiveness. There's no such thing as a marriage or relationship without forgiveness. Bitterness takes root in your soul, crushes you, and destroys your relationships. Today we talk about what forgiveness is and isn't and how to overcome bitterness. Faithful Counseling is a solution for people seeking traditional mental health counseling who would prefer hearing from the perspective of a Christian. It’s not a crisis line, it’s not self-help, it is professional counseling done securely online. You can schedule weekly video or phone sessions so it works around your already busy schedule. Plus, it’s more affordable than traditional offline counseling and financial aid is available. 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. You’re already in a war. It’s time to fight. In this Season, Win Your Marriage War as Mark and Grace equip you with tools to fight the real enemy. TEXT MOREGRACE to 31996 to go deeper into every episode this season and the book with Grace's Win Your War Study Guide. Take what you’ve heard and start putting it to practical use with questions for personal reflection and discussions for you and your spouse. Find more from Mark and Grace at xomarriage.com/realmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Relationships cannot exist unless there is forgiveness. It's hard to understand that we are forgiven but the only way we have a relationship with God is through forgiveness. Mark and Grace talk about how forgiveness is a gift that God gives for you to enjoy and then to share. In Season One, we're talking about spiritual warfare in marriage from Mark and Grace's book, Win Your War. A practical marriage, parenting, and relationship book that is grounded in the Word of God and focused on recognizing Satan’s role in your life. Mark and Grace Driscoll help you understand the power Jesus gives you to overcome the enemy’s attacks. We're giving our listeners a FREE CHAPTER of the book! All you have to do is text WINYOURWAR to 31996 and we'll send you a free chapter instantly! Faithful Counseling is a solution for people seeking traditional mental health counseling who would prefer hearing from the perspective of a Christian. It’s not a crisis line, it’s not self-help, it is professional counseling done securely online. You can schedule weekly video or phone sessions so it works around your already busy schedule. Plus, it’s more affordable than traditional offline counseling and financial aid is available. 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

We take vows on our wedding day but there are also vows we make to ourselves before we get married that come from the enemy. These inner vows take the place of God in that area of our life and can cause explosions in our marriage when those lines are crossed. Mark & Grace talking about breaking the demonic strongholds that come from inner vows. You’re already in a war. It’s time to fight. In this Season, Win Your Marriage War as Mark and Grace equip you with tools to fight the real enemy. TEXT MOREGRACE to 31996 to go deeper into every episode this season and the book with Grace's Win Your War Study Guide. 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. It’s not a crisis line, it’s not self-help, it is professional counseling done securely online. You can schedule weekly video or phone sessions so it works around your already busy schedule. Plus, it’s more affordable than traditional offline counseling and financial aid is available. 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

Many of us know what to do when we sin but we don't know what to do when someone sins against us. Grace openly shares her story of abuse from her past and how they grew closer by trusting Jesus to heal the shame that comes from past hurts. The enemy often attacks our marriages by filling us with shame from our past. Carrying that hurt from the past will harm our marriage. You're not defined by what is done to you but what Jesus has done for you. Not only are we forgiven but we are made clean.  In Season One, we're talking about spiritual warfare in marriage from Mark and Grace's book, Win Your War. A practical marriage, parenting, and relationship book that is grounded in the Word of God and focused on recognizing Satan’s role in your life. Mark and Grace Driscoll help you understand the power Jesus gives you to overcome the enemy’s attacks. We're giving our listeners a FREE CHAPTER of the book! All you have to do is text WINYOURWAR to 31996 and we'll send you a free chapter instantly! Faithful Counseling is a solution for people seeking traditional mental health counseling who would prefer hearing from the perspective of a Christian. It’s not a crisis line, it’s not self-help, it is professional counseling done securely online. You can schedule weekly video or phone sessions so it works around your already busy schedule. Plus, it’s more affordable than traditional offline counseling and financial aid is available. 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

Explore the tension between pride and humility in relationships, and how humility can enrich marriages. Hear a touching story of enduring love despite Alzheimer's, showcasing commitment and cherished memories. Discover the destructive impact of pride on intimacy and unity, and learn how selfless service enhances marital bonds. Delve into how embracing humility fosters healthier interactions and conflict resolution, transforming relationships into supportive partnerships.

Satan attacks marriages. Adam and Eve got married and then came the war. Spiritual warfare begins at home and it begins with the marriage. The good news is that Jesus has won the war.  In Season One, we're talking about spiritual warfare in marriage from Mark and Grace's book, Win Your War. A practical marriage, parenting, and relationship book that is grounded in the Word of God and focused on recognizing Satan’s role in your life. Mark and Grace Driscoll help you understand the power Jesus gives you to overcome the enemy’s attacks. We're giving our listeners a FREE CHAPTER of the book! All you have to do is text WINYOURWAR to 31996 and we'll send you a free chapter instantly! Faithful Counseling is a solution for people seeking traditional mental health counseling who would prefer hearing from the perspective of a Christian. It’s not a crisis line, it’s not self-help, it is professional counseling done securely online. You can schedule weekly video or phone sessions so it works around your already busy schedule. Plus, it’s more affordable than traditional offline counseling and financial aid is available. 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

Marriage can feel like Heaven or like Hell. Mark and Grace talk about how you can literally pull Hell up into your marriage but you can also invite Heaven down.  In Season One, we're talking about spiritual warfare in marriage from Mark and Grace's book, Win Your War. A practical marriage, parenting, and relationship book that is grounded in the Word of God and focused on recognizing Satan’s role in your life. Mark and Grace Driscoll help you understand the power Jesus gives you to overcome the enemy’s attacks. Faithful Counseling is a solution for people seeking traditional mental health counseling who would prefer hearing from the perspective of a Christian. It’s not a crisis line, it’s not self-help, it is professional counseling done securely online. You can schedule weekly video or phone sessions so it works around your already busy schedule. Plus, it’s more affordable than traditional offline counseling and financial aid is available. 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. You’re already in a war. It’s time to fight. In this Season, Win Your Marriage War as Mark and Grace equip you with tools to fight the real enemy. TEXT MOREGRACE to 31996 to go deeper into every episode this season and the book with Grace's Win Your War Study Guide. Take what you’ve heard and start putting it to practical use with questions for personal reflection and discussions for you and your spouse. Find more from Mark and Grace at xomarriage.com/realmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some couples think there are only two people in a marriage. Christians say there are three (including God). Mark and Grace talk about the fourth person in your marriage in the first episode of the Real Marriage Podcast. In Season One, we're talking about spiritual warfare in marriage from Mark and Grace's book, Win Your War. A practical marriage, parenting, and relationship book that is grounded in the Word of God and focused on recognizing Satan’s role in your life. Mark and Grace Driscoll help you understand the power Jesus gives you to overcome the enemy’s attacks. You’re already in a war. It’s time to fight. In this Season, Win Your Marriage War as Mark and Grace equip you with tools to fight the real enemy. TEXT MOREGRACE to 31996 to go deeper into every episode this season and the book with Grace's Win Your War Study Guide. Take what you’ve heard and start putting it to practical use with questions for personal reflection and discussions for you and your spouse. Find more from Mark and Grace at xomarriage.com/realmarriage   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this bonus episode, Mark and Grace answer a question from a wife on how to encourage her husband to want to do chores around the house when he gets home from work. Husbands, listen up. Wives, you're welcome. They also share some of their favorite marriage resources and where you can find them. These questions came from questions they answered on YouTube. Subscribe and find more of Mark and Grace on YouTube here. TEXT MOREGRACE to 31996 to go deeper into every episode this season and the book with Grace's Win Your War Study Guide. Take what you’ve heard and start putting it to practical use with questions for personal reflection and discussions for you and your spouse. Marriage Resources Mark & Grace talked about: Four Laws of Love by Jimmy Evans XO Now App - Online teaching by leading marriage experts. XO Marriage Events XO Podcast Network Other books by Jimmy Evans Find more from Mark and Grace at xomarriage.com/realmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark and Grace share their hilarious first date story from 1988, providing a humorous glimpse into their imperfect journey of marriage. They candidly discuss the challenges they've faced, especially with parenting, and how their faith has helped them grow together. The couple emphasizes the importance of a supportive community in navigating marriage difficulties and reflect on the lack of resources available in their earlier years, hoping to inspire listeners on their own marital journeys.