The first few years of marriage can feel like both a honeymoon and a battlefield. You’re learning how to blend two lives, manage expectations, and build a foundation that lasts. In this episode of The Favorite Marriage, Monty and Jeannine get real about the struggles most couples face in the early years—and how to survive (and thrive) through them.

From disagreements over finances and parenting responsibilities to navigating in-laws, intimacy, and communication breakdowns, Monty & Jeannine share personal stories, biblical wisdom, and practical tools that helped them through their own early years of marriage.

Whether you’re newlyweds or looking back at your early journey, this episode will give you hope, laughter, and encouragement that those first few bumps in the road don’t have to derail your love story.

This episode is perfect for:
Newlyweds, engaged couples, or anyone who wants to revisit the lessons learned in those early years.

Just 5 minutes. One meaningful perspective shift. A better, stronger marriage.

When was the last time you celebrated your marriage? In this 5-Minute Friday, we talk about the importance of slowing down and acknowledging those milestones in your marriage. There are 5 to 500 reasons to celebrate your marriage, you just have to look for them. If you made it another year of marriage, celebrate that. Celebrate your victories over the hard times. Celebrating your marriage can truly draw you and your spouse closer together.

Just 5 minutes. One meaningful perspective shift. A better, stronger marriage.