What if the biggest danger to your marriage isn’t conflict—but distraction?
In this powerful conversation, Brad Rhoads sits down with longtime ministry leader Rick Howerton to uncover the real reasons so many marriages drift apart—and how both couples and churches can reverse the trend.

Rick draws from 50 years in ministry to share why marriage doesn’t come naturally, how busyness and misplaced priorities destroy connection, and why the word divorce should never leave your lips. They also tackle a hard truth: the modern church often builds entire ministries around children and youth while neglecting the foundation that holds it all together—marriage.

If you’ve ever struggled to balance faith, family, and calling, this episode will challenge your assumptions and give you a fresh, hopeful vision for your home and your church.

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🔑 KEY IDEAS:
• Why marriage doesn’t come naturally—and how to fight for it intentionally
• The danger of letting “good” things like ministry or work replace your spouse
• How to establish a “no divorce” mindset that strengthens your covenant
• Why churches must make marriage central—not secondary—to their mission
• How misplaced priorities in church life mirror misplaced priorities at home
• Practical steps for pastors and couples to build a marriage-centered culture

KEY VERSES:
📖 Ephesians 5:25 – “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.”
📖 John 10:10 – “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”

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What if your spouse carries hidden fears you’ve never even noticed (and have been bumping into them without realizing it)? In this powerful conversation, Brad Rhoads sits down with bestselling authors and researchers Jeff and Shaunti Feldhahn (For Women Only, For Men Only) to uncover surprising truths about the inner lives of men and women.

You’ll hear how their journey from law and Wall Street into marriage research began, why generalizations about men and women still matter, and how simple shifts in how you phrase a question can radically change connection and intimacy. This episode offers practical insights that will open your eyes to unseen struggles in your spouse and equip you to love with deeper grace.

Don’t miss this one—it could be the breakthrough your marriage needs.

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🔑 KEY IDEAS:
• Why many men secretly struggle with self-doubt despite appearing confident
• The core insecurity most women carry in marriage—and how husbands can respond with love
• How small changes in phrasing can avoid hitting your spouse’s “raw nerve”
• Why happy couples learn to stop letting bad moods dominate the home
• The difference between perception and judgment in communication
• How grace-filled responses prevent defensiveness and deepen intimacy

KEY VERSES:
📖 2 Timothy 1:7 – “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”
📖 Genesis 4:7 – “If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must rule over it.”

• Shaunti Feldhahn Website – https://shaunti.com
• For Women Only and For Men Only books – Available at shaunti.com
• Podcast: I Wish You Could Hear This – https://shaunti.com/podcast

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What if the health of your marriage came down to one overlooked skill?

In this conversation, Brad Rhoads sits down with Drew Worsham, author of The Magic of Curiosity, to unpack how intentional curiosity can transform your relationship. They discuss why busyness kills intimacy, how to move past surface-level conversations, and the power of simply asking better questions.

Whether your marriage feels fragile or strong, this episode will challenge you to see your spouse with fresh eyes. Stay tuned until the end for practical ways to create space for deeper connection.

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🔑 KEY IDEAS:
• Why curiosity is essential for true love and connection in marriage
• How hurry and busyness shut down curiosity between spouses
• The danger of only talking logistics—and how longer blocks of time unlock the heart
• Practical tips for asking questions that go deeper without feeling forced
• Using curiosity to resolve conflict and create emotional safety in your marriage

KEY VERSES:
📖 Luke 6:45 – “A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.”

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