Marriage After God - Biblical advice, practical tips, and inspiring stories to strengthen your relationship and deepen your spiritual connection

In this episode, we share that we are bringing back video to our podcast! We started out years ago with video but took a break to focus just on audio. Now we're excited to add in some visual elements again.We recap what the start of 2024 has held- grieving my brother's passing, celebrating Jennifer's birthday and our 17th anniversary, and dealing with pipes freezing in our home. It's been an eventful and emotionally challenging start to the year.We then introduce our new 8-week series on the power of words in marriage and life. Recent experiences with grief and observing our kids' speech has reminded us how profoundly impactful the words we speak and believe are. From Genesis to John, the Bible is full of examples of how words create, encourage, transform and heal. We want to study Scripture on the tongue and learn to steward our words well.Main Topics:Relaunching video element to podcastNavigating grief and challenges in early 2023Introducing new series on power of wordsBible stories demonstrating power of wordsLearning to choose life-giving wordsConnect with Us:Instagram: @marriageaftergodInstagram: @unveiledwifeInstagram: @husbandrevolutionMarriage resources: www.marriageaftergod.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Mr. Pen and use my code MAG10 for a great deal: https://mrpen.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/marriage-after-god-biblical-advice-practical-tips-and-inspiring-/donations

In this fun holiday episode, we are sharing 12 creative Christmas date night ideas for married couples! The Christmas season is full of romance with the lights, music and cozy weather. We want to encourage you to take advantage and plan some intentional couple time.We share why dating your spouse is so important: it makes you both feel cherished, gets you out of routine, leads to romantic intimacy, and models healthy marriage for your kids. Staying connected through dating prevents drifting over the long haul.Our 12 date suggestions range from festive activities like a cookie decorating night to simple moments like a thermos of hot chocolate and driving to see Christmas lights. We also give tips for making weekly date nights achievable by putting it on the calendar consistently with childcare secured.Consistently dating prevents marriage from becoming stale, so try out some of these ideas for a holly, jolly Christmas season! Connect With UsInstagram | @marriageaftergodInstagram | @unveiledwifeInstagram | @husbandrevolutionCheck out our marriage resources!SponsorsGet our new book The Marriage Gift - 365 prayers for your marriage!Our Sponsors:* Check out Mr. Pen and use my code MAG10 for a great deal: https://mrpen.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/marriage-after-god-biblical-advice-practical-tips-and-inspiring-/donations

In this special Thanksgiving episode, we are sharing about the immense value of serving others together in marriage. While the holiday may look different for all of us this year, we want to encourage you with the blessings, unity and purpose that come from adopting a lifestyle of service as a couple.We start by reflecting on our own journey of serving in various capacities over the years - from youth ministry, to nonprofits, to family and friends. Making service a shared activity has built life-giving memories and given us a shared mission. But for a season when we struggled relationally, our eyes turned inward and serving dried up.Serving is a powerful antidote to many marriage issues. It builds unity as you work as a team. It provides perspective when you pour into others’ lives. It gives opportunity to utilize your unique gifts and talents together. And most importantly, it allows you to follow Jesus’ example and model servant leadership in the way He perfectly lived it out.In Mark 10 and other passages, Christ makes it clear that His entire mission on earth was to serve and “give his life as a ransom for many.” Washing His disciples feet, He told them to follow His model of humble service to one another. When we serve others from a place of humility and sacrifice like Jesus, amazing things happen in our own hearts.Some benefits of consistently serving together include: deepening intimacy and friendship, creating life-long memories, teaching important values to your kids, gaining inspiration for your relationship, blessing your community, and discovering purpose.As you reflect this Thanksgiving, we encourage you to prayerfully consider what adopting a lifestyle of service might look like for your marriage. Who can you bless? What brokenness can you help heal? You have gifts and talents waiting to be unleashed for Kingdom impact!Instagram | @marriageaftergodInstagram | @unveiledwifeInstagram | @husbandrevolutionCheck out our marriage resources!Sponsors:Grab our NEW book The Marriage Gift - filled with 365 prayers and devotions for your marriage!This is a production of Smith Family Resources, Inc & Marriage After God © 2023Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means we earn a small commission if you purchase the item(s) using these links. Thank you for supporting us! Connect With UsInstagram | @marriageaftergodInstagram | @unveiledwifeInstagram | @husbandrevolutionCheck out our marriage resources!SponsorsGet our new book The Marriage Gift - 365 prayers for your marriage!Our Sponsors:* Check out Mr. Pen and use my code MAG10 for a great deal: https://mrpen.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/marriage-after-god-biblical-advice-practical-tips-and-inspiring-/donations

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the power of prayer and its application to marriage, emphasizing forgiveness and strengthening the marital bond. They also explore Jesus' understanding of temptation, highlighting his ability to sympathize with us. The chapter delves into resisting temptation through prayer and the transformative power of prayer in navigating sin and temptations, both individually and in marriage.

In this episode we dive into Matthew 6:12 and the importance of forgiveness in marriage. We discuss how forgiveness requires trusting God to transform our hearts and align with Christ's example on the cross. This episode aims to encourage couples to pray for the humility and grace to forgive often in marriage.Topics Discussed:Jesus teaches us to pray for forgivenessUnderstanding what it means to be a debtorForgiveness sets us free even if debt remainsForgiving as we've been forgiven by ChristThe challenge of repeat offenses in marriageChoosing forgiveness is transformingForgiveness brings reconciliation and peaceRelying on God to help us forgiveConnect with us:Instagram | @marriageaftergodInstagram | @UnveiledWifeInstagram | @HusbandRevolutionCheck out our marriage resources!HTTP://themarriagegift.com This is a production of Smith Family Resources, Inc & Marriage After God © 2023Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means we earn a small commission if you purchase the item(s) using these links. Thank you for supporting us! Connect With UsInstagram | @marriageaftergodInstagram | @unveiledwifeInstagram | @husbandrevolutionCheck out our marriage resources!SponsorsGet our new book The Marriage Gift - 365 prayers for your marriage!Our Sponsors:* Check out Mr. Pen and use my code MAG10 for a great deal: https://mrpen.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/marriage-after-god-biblical-advice-practical-tips-and-inspiring-/donations

In this episode, we focus on Matthew 6:11, where Jesus teaches us to pray for our "daily bread." We discuss how God's Word and prayer are our spiritual nourishment and should be daily fuel for our marriages. This episode aims to encourage couples to make Bible reading and prayer non-negotiable daily habits in order to have thriving, God-dependent marriages. Topics Discussed:Jesus as the bread of lifeDaily consuming God's WordGod's Word as nourishment for marriageMaking prayer and Bible reading daily habitsRelying on God for everything in marriageMissing out by not prayingPrayer displays faith and obedienceConnect with us:Instagram | @marriageaftergodInstagram | @UnveiledWifeInstagram | @HusbandRevolutionCheck out our marriage resources!Sponsors:This episode is part of an 8-part series on the Lord's Prayer. Be sure to listen to the other parts as well!also be sure to pick up a copy of our newest 1-year devotional The Marriage Gift: 365 Prayers For Our Marriage  This is a production of Smith Family Resources, Inc & Marriage After God © 2023Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means we earn a small commission if you purchase the item(s) using these links. Thank you for supporting us! Connect With UsInstagram | @marriageaftergodInstagram | @unveiledwifeInstagram | @husbandrevolutionCheck out our marriage resources!SponsorsGet our new book The Marriage Gift - 365 prayers for your marriage!Our Sponsors:* Check out Mr. Pen and use my code MAG10 for a great deal: https://mrpen.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/marriage-after-god-biblical-advice-practical-tips-and-inspiring-/donations

This episode focuses on Matthew 6:10 and what it means to pray for God's kingdom and will in our marriages. We discuss aligning our desires with God's, pursuing His heart in prayer, and walking in obedience. This episode aims to encourage listeners to evaluate their motivations in prayer and develop a more sincere, obedient prayer life.Topics Discussed:Praying for God's kingdom and will in marriageExamining our motivations and desires in prayerPursuing God's heart versus our own agendasObedience and walking in God's revealed willDeveloping sincerity and earnestness in prayerConnect with us:Instagram | @marriageaftergodInstagram | @UnveiledWifeInstagram | @HusbandRevolutionCheck out our marriage resources!Sponsors:Learn more about our new book The Marriage Gift at themarriagegift.comThis is a production of Smith Family Resources, Inc & Marriage After God © 2023Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means we earn a small commission if you purchase the item(s) using these links. Thank you for supporting us! Connect With UsInstagram | @marriageaftergodInstagram | @unveiledwifeInstagram | @husbandrevolutionCheck out our marriage resources!SponsorsGet our new book The Marriage Gift - 365 prayers for your marriage!Our Sponsors:* Check out Mr. Pen and use my code MAG10 for a great deal: https://mrpen.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/marriage-after-god-biblical-advice-practical-tips-and-inspiring-/donations

This podcast episode explores principles of prayer, acknowledging God as our heavenly Father, approaching Him with childlike intimacy and reverence for His holiness. It discusses trusting that God knows what our marriage needs and how our view of God impacts our prayers. The hosts also emphasize the significance of recognizing the relational aspect of prayer in marriage and the importance of recognizing and worshiping God's holiness. They also touch on the power of prayer for others and introduce a devotional book called 'The Marriage Gift'.

Our prayer must not be self-centered. It must arise not only because we feel our own need as a burden we must lay upon God, but also because we are so bound up in love for our fellow men that we feel their need acutely as our own. To make intercession for men is the most powerful and practical way in which we can express our love for them.- John Calvin When it comes to prayer, we often worry about the right words to say or wonder if we are praying “enough.” But Jesus teaches us in Matthew 6 that God values sincere, heartfelt prayer over eloquent, lengthy prayer.In the busyness of life, it’s easy to mutter quick, repetitive prayers without much thought. But God sees the heart and wants us to come to him earnestly. The number of words we use doesn’t matter; what matters is the motivation behind those words.The key is simply coming to God earnestly, trusting Him fully, whether your words are few or many. He knows what we need before we even ask. As our relationship with Him deepens, our prayers will become a lifeline, keeping us connected to the One who loves us most. Get your copy of TheMarriageGift.comCheck out all our resources shop.marriageaftergod.comfollow us on Instagram.com/marriageaftergod Connect With UsInstagram | @marriageaftergodInstagram | @unveiledwifeInstagram | @husbandrevolutionCheck out our marriage resources!SponsorsGet our new book The Marriage Gift - 365 prayers for your marriage!Our Sponsors:* Check out Mr. Pen and use my code MAG10 for a great deal: https://mrpen.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/marriage-after-god-biblical-advice-practical-tips-and-inspiring-/donations

Get your copy of "The Marriage Gift: 365 Prayers For Our Marriage" today! HTTP://themarriagegift.comWelcome back to Part 2 of our enlightening 8-week series on prayer. Last week, we delved deep into understanding the essence of true prayer. If you missed it, don't fret! Simply hit play after this episode and enjoy a double dose of spiritual nourishment.Before we dive in, we have some exciting news! Alongside this podcast series, we've crafted an 8-part devotional exclusively for the Life Bible App. Head over to iTunes, download the app, and get ready for a soul-stirring read upon its release.Today, we address a question that many of us grapple with: "When should I pray?" The words of Spurgeon resonate deeply, reminding us that prayer should emanate from a heart's yearning, not just a routine. Drawing inspiration from 1 Thessalonians 5:17, we're encouraged to be in perpetual communion with God, praying without ceasing.As we gear up for the launch of our book, we've been sharing our personal journeys with prayer on various platforms. It's been a heartwarming experience, reminiscing about the pivotal moments when prayer played a crucial role in our lives. Whether it was Aaron's mom or my aunt, we were taught the significance of pausing and praying, irrespective of where we were.Sarah Hagerty's anecdotes about sneaking moments with the Lord amidst the chaos of motherhood further emphasize that prayer isn't confined to a specific setting. Whether you're at home, driving, or even at the gym, your heart should always be attuned to God. However, in this series, our focus is on Jesus' teachings from Matthew 6. Jesus emphasizes the importance of intentional prayer, urging us to find a secluded spot, away from the distractions of the world. Aaron beautifully highlights the essence of Jesus' teachings from Matthew chapters 5 to 7, emphasizing a genuine relationship with God, devoid of pretense or external validation.For all the mothers and fathers out there, it's crucial to carve out undistracted time for prayer. Whether it means waking up early or staying up late, the goal is to immerse oneself fully in the presence of God. When we "shut the door" to the world's noise, we open our hearts to a profound connection with the Divine.Our interpretation of "going into your room" varies. While I see it as a shared sacred space with a spouse, Aaron perceives it as a testament to the power of private prayers. The beauty of prayer lies in its ability to transform and mold our hearts, especially when we delve deep into our emotions and vulnerabilities.In today's fast-paced world, we often miss out on the profound intimacy that intentional prayer offers. But remember, our journey with prayer, though inspired by our book, is far from perfect. We advocate for prayer because we recognize its transformative power in our lives and the need to continually nurture our connection with God.Today, we invite you to embrace prayer in its deepest form. God yearns to hear from you, to connect with your heart, and to envelop you in His love. Set aside the distractions, sit in His presence, and let your heart converse with the Divine. Important LinksOur site: HTTP://marriageaftergod.comFree daily marriage prayer email: http://marriageprayerchallange.com 365 Prayers For Your Marriage: http://themarriagegift.com Social media: instagram.com/marriageaftergodinstagram.com/UnveiledWifeinstagram.com/Husbandrevolution  Connect With UsInstagram | @marriageaftergodInstagram | @unveiledwifeInstagram | @husbandrevolutionCheck out our marriage resources!SponsorsGet our new book The Marriage Gift - 365 prayers for your marriage!Our Sponsors:* Check out Mr. Pen and use my code MAG10 for a great deal: https://mrpen.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/marriage-after-god-biblical-advice-practical-tips-and-inspiring-/donations