Marriage After God

What does it actually mean to be unveiled — fully known, fully seen, and no longer hiding — before God and before your spouse? In week 29 of their 30-week Marriage After God series, Aaron and Jennifer Smith dig into the victory believers have in Christ and what it looks like to walk in that freedom inside a marriage. Drawing from Ephesians 2, Romans 8, and the moment the temple veil was torn in tw...

This week on the Marriage After God podcast: Richard Kannwischer has spent years thinking about what's quietly cultivating our families, whether we notice it or not, and it reframed how he sees his own marriage and his kids' formation. He and his wife Kelly join us to talk about the rage of the age creeping into our homes, why the fruit of the Spirit is one fruit and not nine, and the simp...

What carries a marriage through infidelity, a cancer diagnosis, and 38 years of ordinary days in between? Leann Murphy has lived all three with her husband Mike, and she joins us to talk about what actually held their marriage together when the world told her to walk away. Our conversation is honest about the hardest season of her marriage, generous with the forgiveness she found on the other side...

About This Episode What if there's only one thing in your entire life you could be the greatest at — and you've been neglecting it? Pastor Mark Moore has been married 40 years, pastors a giga church with 18 campuses in Phoenix, and has spent decades studying Scripture. His answer to that question is one of the most freeing things you'll hear. This conversation is honest, practical, and...

In this week’s episode of the Marriage After God podcast, Aaron and Jennifer Smith continue their 30-week marriage devotional series by discussing the role of intimacy in marriage. While many people immediately think of physical intimacy when they hear the word intimacy, Aaron and Jennifer explain that God designed marriage to include physical, emotional, and spiritual intimacy. They share how int...

In this week’s episode of the Marriage After God podcast, Aaron and Jennifer Smith continue their 30-week marriage devotional series by exploring what it means to truly abide in Christ. After discussing hiding from God in the previous episode, this conversation shifts toward the beauty of intimacy with God—remaining close to Him, drawing strength from Him, and allowing His Spirit to transform our...

In week 26 of the Marriage After God devotional series, Aaron and Jennifer tackle the hard truth: we all sin, and the natural impulse is to hide. This episode unpacks what it means to acknowledge sin, respond with repentance, and pursue restoration in marriage and faith. Drawing from Scripture (James 4:17; Romans 14:23; Genesis 3:6–11; Ephesians 5), they discuss the roots of hiding, the pull of sh...

In this episode of the Marriage After God podcast, we explore how God’s design brings order to every sphere—creation, institutions, church, and specifically marriage. We discuss how without order life becomes chaotic, how even the smallest parts of life reveal a coordinated design, and why aligning with God’s order leads to fruitfulness and peace in the home. Key Points God is a God of order: orde...

In this episode of the Marriage After God podcast, Aaron chats with Joshua Becker, author of Uncluttered Faith, founder of Becoming Minimalist, speaker, and longtime advocate for living with less in order to live more. Based in Peoria, Arizona; 26-year marriage; two adult children. They explore how owning less can deepen your faith, strengthen your marriage, and free up time, energy, and resources...

In this episode of the Marriage After God podcast, we dive into the critical role of unity in marriage and how that unity extends to the body of Christ. Learn how being unified helps you use your gifts to spread the gospel and do God’s work together. We dive into what makes up a godly marriage and explore how the husband and wife are distinct parts that together form one body, grounded in biblical...

In this episode of the Marriage After God podcast, we dive into the critical role of unity in marriage and how that unity extends to the body of Christ. Learn how being unified helps you use your gifts to spread the gospel and do God’s work together. Key Points: Unity vs. isolation: why oneness is God’s design and how isolation harms marriages. Signs of being disconnected and how to recognize them...

In this episode of the Marriage After God podcast, we discuss the vital practice of daily prayer for your marriage. We explain how prayer aligns hearts with God, strengthens unity between spouses, and equips couples to recognize and respond to spiritual warfare.  Key Points Daily prayer as a non-negotiable foundation for a thriving marriage Prayer as alignment with God’s will, not a means to contr...

In this episode of the Marriage After God podcast, we discuss the impact of praying for your spouse, highlighting how deliberate prayer fosters intimacy, unity, and spiritual growth within marriage. We share practical tips for starting and deepening a joint prayer life, anchored in biblical principles and personal experiences. What we cover in this episode- Praying for your spouse benefits both in...

In this episode of the Marriage After God podcast, Aaron sits down with Casey and Meygan Caston, the husband-and-wife team of Marriage365 , who are passionate about helping couples build Christ-centered marriages that overflow into strong families and healthy communities. Through their own journey of learning to love with greater patience, intentionality, and emotional awareness, they have develop...

In this episode of the Marriage After God podcast, we explore the vital habit of praying for yourself and why it matters as much as praying for others. Jesus models daily dependence on the Father, so how much more should we? Learn what it means to pray without ceasing, and gain practical steps to deepen your own prayer life with guidance from the Holy Spirit. What we cover in this episode- The bib...

In this episode of the Marriage After God podcast, we explore God’s calling on our lives and marriages. We talk about how every believer has a purpose — no matter their background, status, or past. Calling isn’t just about career or ministry; it’s about who God has called us to be. We unpack the biblical meaning of calling, what it means to live holy and set apart, and how love and obedience are c...

In this episode of the Marriage After God Podcast , we talk about what it truly means to build a resilient marriage. Every couple faces trials, pressure, and seasons of weakness — but those moments don’t have to tear a relationship apart. Instead, when we anchor our marriage in Christ, choose encouragement over criticism, and take responsibility for our words, trials can actually strengthen our re...

In this episode of the Marriage After God podcast, we unpack the vital role wisdom plays in marriage and everyday life. We discuss how wisdom is not merely knowing what is right, but faithfully applying God’s truth in our decisions, attitudes, and actions. This episode encourages couples to seek the Lord for wisdom in every area of life and marriage, trusting that God’s guidance leads to unity, st...

In this episode of the Marriage After God Podcast , we discuss God’s design for marriage and the biblical roles of husbands and wives outlined in Ephesians 5 . We talk about how love and submission aren’t about control or hierarchy, but about trust, humility, and serving one another the way Christ serves us. Husbands are called to love their wives sacrificially, and wives are called to respect and...

In this episode of the Marriage After God podcast, Aaron sits down with J. Parker to talk about a topic many couples struggle to discuss openly — sex and intimacy in marriage. J. shares how she began writing anonymously about sexual intimacy in Christian marriage after realizing there were very few safe, honest resources for couples wrestling with mismatched sex drives and unspoken frustration. To...

In today’s episode of the Marriage Devotional series, we talk about anger and fear and how they impact marriage. We discuss how feelings of disrespect can trigger anger and explain why unchecked emotions can lead to destructive patterns in relationships. We also examine how fear often fuels anger and disrupts communication, encouraging couples to recognize emotional triggers, practice self-control...

Today on the Marriage After God podcast, we talk about why forgiveness is essential to a thriving marriage. We explore what biblical forgiveness really is — and what it isn’t — and why withholding forgiveness quietly builds walls between spouses. We share how humility, repentance, and grace work together to bring healing and restore intimacy. Our hope is to encourage every couple to practice forgi...

Today our devotional episode explores how pride damages marriages by fueling defensiveness, distance, and conflict. We look at what Scripture says about pride, how it shows up in everyday interactions, and why humility is essential for restoring intimacy and unity. In this episode- Pride creates distance and conflict in marriage. Defensiveness and control are signs of pride at work. Scripture call...

In this episode, we talk about the importance of putting on the armor of God and how it impacts our daily lives and marriages. Scripture reminds us that our battle is not against each other, but against spiritual forces of darkness, which means we need God’s strength, His truth, and His righteousness to stand firm. We walk through several pieces of the armor—like the belt of truth , breastplate of...

In this episode Aaron sits down with marriage expert Dr. Gary Chapman , author of The Five Love Languages , to talk about the heart behind lasting marriages—and why love must be expressed with humility, grace, and the attitude of Christ. Drawing from over 60 years of marriage , decades of pastoral counseling, and the lessons that shaped his life’s work, Dr. Chapman shares how early conflict in his...