Marriage By Design Podcast

"It’s just five dollars..." until it isn't. 📉 Nathan shares some post-Super Bowl thoughts on the subtle trap of gambling apps. We talk a lot about "Marriage By Design," and God’s design involves protecting the resources He’s given us to care for our wives and children. Don't let a "game" create a real-life crisis in your living room. Check out the full Midweek Check-in here: 👇 MarriageByDesignPo...

Hunger makes for terrible decisions. 🍲 Esau traded his entire inheritance for one meal because he felt "starving" in the moment. Are you trading your marriage's future for a "bowl of soup" today? Nathan & Andrea discuss how to protect your birthright from the Lord in marriage.   Listen now: 👇   MarriageByDesignPodcast.com   Want to respond?  Holler at us at any of the social spots below!   F...

Would you trade your family's future for a bowl of soup? 🥣 It sounds extreme, but we do it every time we prioritize a "right now" craving over a "forever" covenant. In our latest episode, Nathan and Andrea look at the story of Esau to uncover the "Lentil Soup Traps" in modern marriage—like choosing to win an argument over winning your spouse's heart. Stop trading your birthright for a temporary f...

Would you trade your future for a bowl of soup? 🥣 It sounds crazy, but in our latest episode, we look at the story of Esau and Jacob to uncover a startling truth about modern marriage. We often trade the "birthright" of a deep, lifelong covenant for the "lentil soup" of temporary comfort, instant gratification, or winning an argument. Are you choosing what’s hot now over what’s holy forever? 👇 M...

Is "Bible-believing" just a buzzword? 🤔 Nathan explains why it’s about more than just owning a Bible—it’s about the authority of Scripture in every area of life. Watch the new Midweek Check-in here: 👇 MarriageByDesignPodcast.com.   Marriage By Design is a channel dedicated to digging into God's design for marriage and family - as well as talking practically live that out in our marriages and fam...

Pornography promises intimacy but delivers isolation. 🛑 It’s a counterfeit that steals the "mental real estate" meant for your spouse. Nathan and Andrea discuss the real heart issues driving the addiction in our new episode.   Listen now: 👇   MarriageByDesignPodcast.com   Want to respond?  Holler at us at any of the social spots below!   Facebook  /   Instagram  /   Twitter  /   YouTube   Want t...

It’s not just a "private struggle." 💔 Pornography is a counterfeit intimacy that promises connection without cost, but it always leaves a trail of wreckage in its wake. In our latest episode, Nathan and Andrea pull back the curtain on why this is a marital crisis—and why treating it as a simple "bad habit" keeps us from the heart of the issue. Step out of the dark and into the light of God’s desi...

It’s more than just a "bad habit." 💔 Pornography isn't just a struggle with self-control; it’s a devastating counterfeit for the intimacy God designed for marriage. Nathan and Andrea are getting raw and honest about the wreckage it leaves behind and, more importantly, the real spiritual issues driving it. Find out why transparency is the only path to true freedom. 👇 MarriageByDesignPodcast.com  ...

"Men should touch their wives as much as they touch their phones." 📱👀 Andrea heard this quote recently, and it stopped us in our tracks. This Midweek Check-in is a bit more personal as we discuss the reality of digital distraction. We're talking about the power of physical presence and why a thumb-swipe can never replace a hand-hold. Are we giving our screens more "reach" than our spouses? 👇 Ma...

Your spouse isn't a product and your marriage isn't a subscription service. 🛑 If you have an "I want it fixed NOW" mentality, you're treating a covenant like a consumer choice. Nathan & Andrea discuss the "Amazon Prime" trap in the latest episode.   Tune in: 👇   MarriageByDesignPodcast.com   Want to respond?  Holler at us at any of the social spots below!   Facebook  /   Instagram  /   Twitt...

Is your marriage stuck in "Same-Day Delivery" mode? 📦 In a world of instant gratification, we’ve accidentally started expecting our marriages to be fixed with the click of a button. But Nathan and Andrea are diving into the danger of The Amazon Prime Marriage. If you’re demanding an instant resolution to every conflict, you might be missing the deep, slow growth God has for you. Discover why the...

Marriage isn't a drive-thru. 🍟 If you’re approaching your relationship with an "I want it fixed NOW" attitude, you’re setting yourself up for frustration. Nathan & Andrea discuss how consumerism is poisoning modern marriages in our latest episode. MarriageByDesignPodcast.com   Marriage By Design is a channel dedicated to digging into God's design for marriage and family - as well as talking p...

Midweek Check-in. 🛑 This week, Nathan is answering a heavy and deeply personal question: "My spouse and I got married before we became Christians. Does that mean we can get a divorce?" It’s a common struggle for those who found faith after their "I do’s." Nathan dives into what Scripture says about the sanctity of the marriage covenant, regardless of when it started. Watch for a perspective roote...

Is your spouse a partner or a project? 🧐 If you're exhausted from trying to "fix" things through sheer willpower, it's time for a different approach. Nathan & Andrea dive into the power of God's design in "The Behavior Trap."   Tune in: 👇   MarriageByDesignPodcast.com   Want to respond?  Holler at us at any of the social spots below!   Facebook  /   Instagram  /   Twitter  /   YouTube   Want...

Are you stuck in the "Behavior Trap"? 🛠️ Most of us try to fix our marriages by changing what we do—nagging less, helping more, or following a checklist. But if the heart doesn't change, the "improvement" won't last. Nathan and Andrea discuss why behavior modification is a dead end and how true submission to God's design is the only way to lasting transformation. Stop managing symptoms and start h...

You can’t "life-hack" your way to a holy marriage. 🛑 Behavior modification might change the symptoms, but only submission to God's design heals the root. Nathan & Andrea discuss the danger of the "fix-it" mentality in their upcoming episode. Be encouraged this coming Monday! MarriageByDesignPodcast.com   Marriage By Design is a channel dedicated to digging into God's design for marriage and f...

Midweek Check-in. 🛑 If you feel like your marriage has become one long, exhausting argument, you aren't alone. Today, Nathan tackles the heavy question: "How do we actually stop the constant fighting?" He shares the first step to breaking the cycle and moving toward peace. Watch for the strategy to change the temperature in your home! 👇 MarriageByDesignPodcast.com.   Marriage By Design is a chan...

Ready for 2026? 🥂 Nathan & Andrea reveal their Top 5 things they are looking forward to in the year ahead! Get inspired to build your best year yet.   Listen now: 👇   MarriageByDesignPodcast.com   Want to respond?  Holler at us at any of the social spots below!   Facebook  /   Instagram  /   Twitter  /   YouTube   Want to support us financially? Click below!

New Year, New Focus! ✨ As we step into 2026, Nathan and Andrea are sharing the Top 5 things they are looking forward to this year for their marriage, family, and ministry. Get a glimpse into their vision and get inspired to set your own intentional focus! What's your biggest focus for 2026? Marriage By Design is a channel dedicated to digging into God's design for marriage and family - as well as...

2026 is officially here! 🥂 Nathan & Andrea are sharing their Top 5 list of things they're looking forward to this year. Get inspired to set your own vision for 2026! Be encouraged this coming Monday! MarriageByDesignPodcast.com   Marriage By Design is a channel dedicated to digging into God's design for marriage and family - as well as talking practically live that out in our marriages and fa...

Midweek Check-in. 🛑 It’s one of the most debated questions in marriage: Can you—and should you—have close friends of the opposite gender once you are married? Nathan dives into the complexities of emotional intimacy, protection, and the "why" behind your friendships in today's midweek connection. Watch for his take on protecting your primary connection! 👇 MarriageByDesignPodcast.com.   Marriage...

How did God turn our marriage around? 🙏 In The Pivot Point (Part 2), Nathan & Andrea share the miraculous intervention and lessons learned. Here is some hope for your marriage!   Listen here:  👇   MarriageByDesignPodcast.com   Want to respond?  Holler at us at any of the social spots below!   Facebook  /   Instagram  /   Twitter  /   YouTube   Want to support us financially? Click below!

The Pivot Point (Part 2)! ✨ Last week, we shared the depths of our crisis. This week, in the powerful conclusion of our 20th Anniversary Series, Nathan and Andrea reveal how God met them in their darkest hour and engineered the pivot that transformed their marriage. Discover the grace and truth that brought redemption. Listen to the full redemption story now! Marriage By Design is a channel dedic...

Part 2: The Redemption Story! ✨ Last week, Nathan and Andrea shared the "8-Year Nightmare." This week, they celebrate 20 years of marriage by focusing on God's incredible redemptive power and the most crucial lessons they've learned over the last 10-12 years of healing and growth. If you are clinging to hope, this episode is your fuel! Be encouraged this coming Monday! MarriageByDesignPodcast.com...

Midweek Check-in. 🤔 Nathan is responding to a New York Times article, "The Case for Ending a Long, Mostly Good Marriage." In this response, he tackles the dangerous premise that personal autonomy means a marriage can (and should) be ended if one of the parties no longer finds fulfillment in the marriage.  It is time to recognize that commitment goes deeper than fleeting satisfaction. If you've ev...