Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany

Pastor Mark and Bethany Kelley discuss how to have a great relationship with in-laws.

Genesis 2:24 says: Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.

On a special episode recorded live in front of Thrive, the marriage ministry at Compass Bible Church, Pastor Mark and Bethany Kelley discuss God's plan for marriage that we must leave our parents (and leave well).

As Christians, we are called to serve the church -- no matter how busy we may be. But how do you practically do that? Pastor Mark and Bethany explain how to not let the business of life interfere with the privilege we have to serve the local church.

This is one of the few times of year when the culture encourages us to do something that the Bible commands us to do: give thanks. So whether it's Thanksgiving or not, listen as Pastor Mark and Bethany Kelley discuss what it looks like to show...

Making progress in your parenting takes time. On this episode, Pastor Mark and Bethany explain how to "play the long game" in parenting. Don't have kids yet? That's OK! Listen and learn how to have the right expectations in parenting. ...

How can married couples make sure they are using social media in good, God-glorifying ways? Brandon Mellor joins Pastor Mark and Bethany Kelley to answer that question and discuss how we can avoid the pitfalls of a technology that is so prevalent in...

Pastor Mark and Bethany Kelley continue the discussion about money with Compass Bible Church Business Administrator Rick Talcott. On this episode, they answer the question, "As a married couple, how do we talk about money?"

Pastor Mark and Bethany Kelley are joined once again by Compass Bible Church Business Administrator Rick Talcott to discuss budgeting and money-saving techniques as married couples.

Compass Bible Church Business Administrator Rick Talcott joins Pastor Mark and Bethany as they begin an important and helpful series of episodes on the topic of money.

Being comfortable with one another is critical in a marriage. But oftentimes, that comfort level can be a detriment in communication as husbands and wives say hurtful or damaging things they would have never said early in a relationship. Pastor Mark...

Pastor Mark and Bethany Kelley talk about why and how to get to deep levels (like a submarine!) of conversation in a marriage.

In part three of their discussion on marriage roles, Pastor Mark and Bethany Kelley talk about how the wife's biblically-commanded role is that of helper -- someone that comes alongside her husband as a companion and partner. And Bethany shares how...

In part two of their discussion on marriage roles, Pastor Mark and Bethany Kelley talk about how the husband's biblically-commanded role as the leader of his wife should be sacrificial, unconditional and redemptive.

What are the roles that husbands are supposed to play in a marriage? What about the roles of wives? Pastor Mark and Bethany Kelley discusses this in the first of a series of episodes on marriage roles.

Pastor Mark and Bethany Kelley are back after summer break and they want to talk about the grand summer plans they had made and mentioned on a previous episode. But this time they are addressing an issue we all face in marriage and family: What...

As the parents of four kids, Pastor Mark and Bethany Kelley have four different child birth experiences. In this episode, they share biblical reflections and principles of giving birth and explain how we can look at having a baby from a Christian...

"Do you think she's pretty?" Pastor Mark and Bethany Kelley tackle the topic of "questions with no correct answers" between couples.

Individual relationships with God have massive implications on a couple’s relationship with each other. Pastor Mark and Bethany Kelley discuss what it looks like to form and maintain a relationship with our Creator, and as part of the conversation...

Summertime is officially here and now is the time to be purposeful as a married couple in your planning for the months ahead. Listen as Pastor Mark and Bethany Kelley explain how you can get the most out of summer this year.

From tiny to huge, decisions come in many different sizes and with varying levels of importance. Pastor Mark and Bethany Kelley discuss how married couples can work together to be good decision makers.

Ever had a slab leak or another major issue with your house? If so, you know how frustrating and life-altering it can be. Pastor Mark and Bethany Kelley explain how to maintain a godly perspective when problems literally come into your home.

A newlywed listener of the podcast recently asked the question, "Can I be attracted to other people now that I'm married?" Pastor Mark and Bethany Kelly share their thoughts on the right perspective toward attraction once you're married.

On this special edition of Thriving Marriage with Mark and Bethany, Compass Bible Church (Aliso Viejo, CA) Senior Pastor Mike Fabarez joins the show to discuss his book, Lifelines for Tough Times.

Complaining: it's so common but far too often overlooked in marriage and family. Pastor Mark and Bethany Kelley discuss this sin issue that has major implications, and offer advice on how to complain less as husband and wife.