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

Aaron & Jennifer Smith

Marriage After God Podcast | Christian Marriage, Relationship & Parenting EncouragementWelcome to the Marriage After God Podcast with Aaron and Jennifer Smith — a top-rated Christian marriage podcast offering faith-filled conversations for couples who want to grow together in Christ.Whether you're newlyweds or decades into marriage, this podcast equips you with Biblical advice, practical tips, and inspiring stories to strengthen your relationship and deepen your spiritual connection. Each episode features real, honest discussions on topics like intimacy, communication, parenting, conflict resolution, forgiveness, and pursuing God's purpose for your family.As authors of 11 books and hosts of a thriving Christian community, Aaron and Jennifer bring years of experience, heartfelt testimony, and Biblical truth to every conversation. Listen in for solo episodes, expert interviews, and encouraging messages that will help you build a marriage after God.New episodes weekly — now available in video on YouTube and Spotify!🔔 Subscribe and join thousands of listeners who are growing in faith, friendship, and purpose — together.Topics We Cover:Christian marriage adviceGodly communication in marriageBiblical intimacy and sexParenting and family discipleshipSpiritual growth as a coupleTestimonies of redemption and healingPerfect for: Christian couples, parents, engaged and married believers, and anyone pursuing a Christ-centered relationship.👉 Visit MarriageAfterGod.com to find devotionals, books, and free resources.

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Sep 21, 2023 • 35min

1 of 8 - How To Pray For Your Spouse And Marriage: Lessons And Principles From Jesus

Support this podcast and your marriage and grab a copy of The Marriage Gift: 365 Prayers For Our Marriage today! HTTP://themarriagegift.comThis 8-part series will go through the teaching of Jesus on prayer in Matthew 6. Each episode of this 8 part series will discuss one or 2 verses from his teaching on prayer and pull out the lessons and principles that we can apply to our own prayer journey in our personal life and marriage.Episode 1 will focus on Matthew 6:5 "And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward."Here are some of the questions we attempt to answer in this episode.Why does Jesus teach us to pray?Am I being a hypocrite when I pray?What is motivating me to pray?What reward am I seeking when I pray?What is true prayer?And why should we pray for our marriage? “True prayer is neither a mere mental exercise nor a vocal performance. It is far deeper than that – it is a spiritual transaction with the Creator of Heaven and Earth.” -Charles Spurgeon 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

Sep 14, 2023 • 48min

The Power of Positive Affirmation in Marriage: 5 Practical Ways to Encourage Your Spouse – How, When, and Why

Introduction: Welcome to a Journey of EncouragementJoin us as we explore the transformative power of positive affirmation in marriage.Discover how a single word of encouragement can change your day.Sponsored by: "The Marriage Gift: 365 prayers for our marriage." Strengthen your marriage through prayer. Visit themarriagegift.com.Celebrations and Reflections: Truett's Birthday and Affirmation InsightsTruett's Birthday: Family fun with blueberry cake, park visits, and teaching marbles.Affirmation Reflection: How specific affirmation from a coach can lift you up.God and Affirmation: Recognizing and seeking affirmation from the Lord.God's Affirmation Through His Word: Emotional Support and EncouragementBiblical Examples: How God affirms us through His word, providing emotional support, encouragement, and reminders of our identity and truth.The Importance of Affirmation in Marriage: Building a Strong ConnectionWhy It Matters: The role of affirmation in boosting self-esteem, love, appreciation, comfort, and intimacy in marriage.Compliments and Encouragement: The healing power of gracious words.Practical Ways to Affirm Your Spouse: A Guide to Expressing LoveHow to Affirm: From texts and face-to-face conversations to social media tags and heartfelt letters.When and Where to Affirm: Timing and location ideas to make affirmation a daily habit.What to Say: Ideas for compliments, acknowledgments, and affirmations that resonate.Growth Spurt: Focus on Doting Over Each OtherMonthly Challenge: Keep your eyes on the prize and dote over each other. 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

Aug 4, 2023 • 57min

Exploring Happiness in Marriage: A Deep Dive into Spiritual vs. Fleshly Satisfaction

Welcome to a new episode of the Marriage After God podcast, where we explore the pursuit of happiness in marriage. Are you seeking happiness in your relationship? Do you feel like joy is elusive in your marital life? Do you ever look at other couples and wonder why you can't experience the same level of happiness?Happiness is a universal pursuit. Many of us go to great lengths to experience and achieve happiness in life. We all yearn for that feeling of contentment, that regardless of what's going on, we feel good, we feel happy. In today's episode, we delve into why we are driven by the desire to experience true happiness and how to find it when it seems hard to come by.Our episode today is sponsored by The Marriage Gift: 365 Prayers For Our Marriage. This book, written by us, Aaron and Jennifer Smith, is a result of the positive response from hundreds of thousands of couples who have taken our marriage prayer challenge and gone through our 31-prayer for my husband and wife books. We believe prayer is one of the greatest gifts you can give to your marriage, hence the title, The Marriage Gift. You can pre-order your copy today at themarriagegift.com.In this episode, we also discuss our new book, The Marriage Gift, and share some personal experiences, including swim lessons for our younger kids and a heartwarming moment when our son Truett asked a friend if he knows God. We also delve into the topic of happiness, its definition, and how it varies from person to person.We explore a short film about a rat chasing happiness in New York, which serves as a metaphor for our relentless pursuit of happiness. The film shows that nothing lasts, and the feeling of happiness doesn't last either. You can watch the film here.We also discuss a study that found marriage to be the best predictor of happiness in America. You can read more about the study here.We delve into the importance of happiness in marriage and how it's not always about feeling happy. We share our experiences from our 16+ years of marriage, including the hard seasons and how we navigated through them. We discuss the role of happiness in marriage from a biblical perspective, referencing scriptures like Ecclesiastes 1:7-8, Romans 8:13, and Psalm 1:1-3.Finally, we share practical steps to grow happiness and satisfaction in marriage, and how true satisfaction in Christ affects our earthly relationships, including marriage.Tune in to this enlightening episode and join us on this journey towards finding true happiness in marriage. 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

Jul 20, 2023 • 47min

Mid-Year Motivation: How to Revive Your Goals and Achieve Success

Welcome to the halfway point of the year! This can be a challenging time for many of us who started the year strong with important goals but have yet to achieve them. For others, you might be on track but find your motivation waning as the year progresses.Today, we're here to remind you that your goals matter and it's not too late to refocus on the finish line. Let's keep the pace of your progress and cheer you on toward achieving those things you hoped to tackle this year. It’s go time! SponsorshipThis episode is brought to you by the Marriage After God store. Our ministry has been supported by all of you faithful customers who have chosen to purchase our resources and books, including "31 Prayers for My Husband and Wife," "Husband and Wife After God," "31 Prayers for My Son and Daughter," "The Unveiled Wife," and "Marriage After God."We're thrilled to bundle these sets together and offer occasional deals to help with the price of these products. So be sure to subscribe via email so you don't miss the deals! You can shop our books at shop.marriageaftergod.com.We also want to give a big shout out to our patron team who has chosen to partner with us in blessing tens of thousands of couples with free daily prayer emails and this weekly podcast. We're grateful for your support! If you'd like to join our patron team, please visit marriageaftergod.com/patron. Topic: GoalsToday, we're talking about goals. Why do we set them? What happens when we get off track? And how can we get back on track when we've fallen off the wagon?We set goals because we want to change, grow, or experience something new. Whether it's weight loss, financial gain, learning something new, or spiritual growth, we know it feels good to achieve these goals.But what happens when we're not on track? We can get overwhelmed with our goals and the commitment they require. Things come up that distract us or stop us. And then it feels like we've failed, so we stop altogether.The key is to remember that the change itself is what we're really pursuing. The goal is simply the means by which we change. So even if we feel like we've failed to attain the goal, we shouldn't quit. We should recognize the actual change that has been happening all along. Getting Back on TrackWhen you've fallen off the wagon, it's important to encourage each other to keep going. Change your mindset to focus on the transformation that's happening in your life. Remember, you're better today than you were yesterday. If you look back, you can clearly see that you've made forward movement. Supporting Each OtherAs a couple, it's crucial to support each other in our personal pursuits. Acknowledge each other's efforts, be patient, and celebrate the fact that you're trying something new and trying to change for the better. Growth SpurtThis month, we're focusing on growing by letting freedom ring. We're celebrating the freedom to learn something new, the freedom to pray, and the freedom to pursue happiness. PrayerDear Lord, thank you for giving us the capacity to set new goals, to experience transformation, to do something new, to learn and to grow. We pray we would take advantage of all that we have been given to do the hard thing and see progress. Regardless of how much time we have left in this year, will you motivate our hearts and minds to follow through with the goals we hope to achieve? Will you keep insecurity far from us? We pray we would be supportive in marriage and work together as a team to carry out your will. In Jesus’ name, AMEN! 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

Jul 14, 2023 • 46min

Before You Disagree Say I Understand

IntroductionIn this episode, we explore the power of understanding in marriage, focusing on the moments of vulnerability that allow us to truly know each other. We discuss the importance of delicate conversations that lead to understanding, reconciliation, or change. Join us as we share insights on how to handle these conversations for the sake of unity in marriage.Sponsor: Marriage After God Patron TeamThis episode is brought to you by our faithful patron team. These individuals have chosen to pay it forward and help financially support this show. To join, please visit marriageaftergod.com/patron. Also, sign up for our free daily prayer email at marriageprayerchallenge.com.Topic: Understanding vs Agreement in MarriageThe Importance of UnderstandingWe delve into the concept of understanding in marriage, highlighting how it fosters empathy and builds connection, even without agreement. We discuss the difference between understanding and agreement, and how understanding can lead to trust, respect, and a stronger bond in marriage.Practical Application: How to Practice Saying "I Understand"We share practical tips on how to practice saying "I understand", including active listening, validating feelings, and speaking with love and respect. We also discuss how to navigate disagreements, find common ground, and maintain peace in the relationship.The Role of Prayer in Promoting UnderstandingWe discuss the importance of praying for understanding, patience, and wisdom in marriage. Prayer can dissolve initial tension, provide a heavenly perspective, and keep us humble.ConclusionUnderstanding is a powerful tool in marriage. It allows us to truly know each other, navigate delicate conversations, and maintain unity. We encourage listeners to practice saying "I understand" and truly seek to understand before disagreeing in their marriage. 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

Jul 6, 2023 • 51min

Building a Lasting Marriage: The 3 Most Important Things Every marriage Needs

In this episode, we delve into the core elements that make a marriage not just survive, but thrive. We go beyond the usual suspects of communication, healthy sex life, mutual respect, and financial stability. Instead, we focus on the foundational aspects that precede and outlast these factors. We believe that building a lasting marriage requires action, intention, and a willingness to do the work. So, let's dive in!Sponsor: Marriage After God Patron TeamThis episode is brought to you by our faithful patron team, men and women around the country who have been blessed by our free daily prayer emails and this podcast, and have chosen to pay it forward. Special shoutouts to our recent patrons: Emily W, Lynsey N, and Angela P. To support this podcast and our daily prayer emails, visit marriageaftergod.com/patron.get our books: shop.marriageaftergod.comjoin our daily prayer email list. marriageprayerchallange.comTopic: The Three Pillars of a Lasting Marriage1. Acknowledge and Accept that Marriage is a CovenantMarriage is more than a legal document or state acknowledgement. It's a covenant, a promise made before God. This covenant is not formed based on who we are or who we will be, but on a choice. We choose to be one until death. Understanding this helps us fight against the lies that tempt us to run or look elsewhere. It reminds us that our promise to each other is before God and not based on our current circumstances.2. Find Security in Knowing the Purpose of Your MarriageWhen we understand that our marriage has a purpose and that God desires to use our marriage for His kingdom and for our good, we begin to experience our marriages differently. The purpose of marriage was meant to reveal in an earthly human relationship the divine relationship between Christ and His church. Walking in this truth will be a cornerstone for us.3. Cultivate Willing HeartsHaving a willing heart in conversation, intimacy, and sacrifice is key to a thriving marriage. Willingness in conversation means being ready to listen, share, and apologize. Willingness in intimacy involves pursuing, embracing, and trying new things. Willingness in sacrifice includes surrendering your time for their sake, serving, and laying down your desires to be in agreement.ConclusionBuilding a lasting marriage requires more than the usual advice. It requires acknowledging and accepting the covenant of marriage, understanding the purpose of your marriage, and cultivating a willing heart. Join us as we explore these concepts in depth and provide practical advice on how to implement them in your marriage. 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

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