Welcome to this week’s 5-Minute Friday episode on The Favorite Marriage Podcast! In this short but powerful episode, Monty and Jeannine talk about how to overcome the cycle of pain in your marriage by allowing God to re-write your love story.

Why it matters:

• Pain unaddressed makes healing impossible — but when we lean on divine grace, love finds a way forward.

• In this brief but impactful episode, you'll walk away equipped with hope, clarity, and actionable wisdom to turn the page on past wounds.

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

Let’s be real—anyone can love during the highlight reel seasons. In this episode of The Favorite Marriage Podcast, Monty & Jeannine talk about the importance of your love story and why it matters. Your love story isn’t just made in the mountaintop moments—it’s forged in the valleys, the pivots, the unexpected plot twists. They remind every married couple that your story, YOUR unique love story, has value. Not just to you—but to others. Your kids. Your circle. And your legacy.

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Marriage is a mystery to be discovered, not to the solved. In this 5-Minute Friday, Monty and Jeannine speak to the idea of why your marriage is a mystery and how together, you can discover the beauty of it daily.

If you are craving a quick, meaningful moment to reflect and grow—listen now and turn curiosity into clarity!

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

How do you crack the marriage code for a life-long relationship? In this episode, Monty & Jeannine invite you to join in on a message they shared at Restoration Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado. They unveil three powerful secrets rooted in experience and God's word, so that you and your spouse can put into practice tonight.

In this episode, you'll learn why...

1. Marriage is a mystery

2. Marriage takes hard work

3. Your marriage matters to God

Whether you’re newlywed or seasoned in the journey, this episode promises insight and tools to help your relationship flourish.

Tune in and let these three keys unlock the code of a marriage built to last.

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Recent Recognition: The Favorite Marriage podcast was recognized as one of the Top 20 Marriage Podcasts to follow in 2025.

"I would like to personally congratulate you as your podcast, The Favorite Marriage has been selected by our panelist as one of the Top 35 Marriage Podcasts on the web." - Anuj Agarwal Founder of Feedspot. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blog.feedspot.com/marriage_podcasts/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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In this 5-Minute Friday marriage motivation, we unlock the profound meaning behind your wedding ring! Discover how this simple band embodies not just tradition, but lasting love, loyalty, and connection.
Your wedding ring isn’t just about jewelry—it’s a powerful reminder of your marriage’s foundation. Get inspired to see your ring as more than metal—it’s a daily catalyst for deeper love, responsibility, and unity.

Credit to Dave Willis - Why Wedding Rings Matter More than You Think - By Dave Willis

https://xomarriage.com/articles/why-wedding-rings-matter-more-than-you-think/

Are you stuck pointing fingers—and stuck in pain? In this 5-Minute Friday, we hear an incredible story of how a married couple broke free from the blame game. The blame game is what keeps couples locked in conflict and sabotages the relationship.

If blame has become your default, this episode gives you a roadmap out. You’ll learn how to take responsibility without shame, and what it looks like to heal—together.

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

In this episode of The Favorite Marriage, Monty and Jeannine interview Chris and Jennifer Lancaster, a couple who transformed their marriage from a path of partying and substance use to one of purpose, faith, and sobriety. Married for over 20 years, they share their candid story of struggle, redemption, and the pivotal role that community and faith played in their journey.

Whether you're looking to build deeper connection or seeking guidance through challenges, this episode offers insights to help you thrive together.

🔗 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you enjoy this episode — and don't forget to follow The Favorite Marriage Podcast for weekly relationship insights that are real, fun, and deeply helpful.

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  Recent Recognition: The Favorite Marriage podcast was recognized as one of the Top 20 Marriage Podcasts to follow in 2025.

  "I would like to personally congratulate you as your podcast, The Favorite Marriage has been selected by our panelist as one of the Top 35 Marriage Podcasts on the web." - Anuj Agarwal Founder of Feedspot. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blog.feedspot.com/marriage_podcasts/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  Connect with us on social media:

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In this episode of The Favorite Marriage, Monty and Jeannine interview Chris and Jennifer Lancaster, a couple who transformed their marriage from a path of partying and substance use to one of purpose, faith, and sobriety. Married for over 20 years, they share their candid story of struggle, redemption, and the pivotal role that community and faith played in their journey.

Whether you're looking to build deeper connection or seeking guidance through challenges, this episode offers insights to help you thrive together.

🔗 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you enjoy this episode — and don't forget to follow The Favorite Marriage Podcast for weekly relationship insights that are real, fun, and deeply helpful.

Resources:

• To order the KEEP SHOWING UP merchandise visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thefavoritemarriage.com/resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  Recent Recognition: The Favorite Marriage podcast was recognized as one of the Top 20 Marriage Podcasts to follow in 2025.

  "I would like to personally congratulate you as your podcast, The Favorite Marriage has been selected by our panelist as one of the Top 35 Marriage Podcasts on the web." - Anuj Agarwal Founder of Feedspot. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blog.feedspot.com/marriage_podcasts/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  Connect with us on social media:

  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thefavoritemarriage.com

  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thefavoritemarriage?si=oDZQ126jzF3Wymde -

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