Many marriages don't break - they drift. Not because of conflict, but because there was never a shared direction. In this episode of The Marriage Altar, we talk about vision casting as a couple and why clarity matters in marriage. We explore how drifting creates distance, why misalignment often shows up as frustration or silence, and how intentionally choosing a shared vision can bring connection, peace and purpose.

We walk through the five areas every couple needs vision in - marriage, family, faith, finances, and legacy - and offer practical, gentle ways to start these conversations without pressure or conflict.

If you love your spouse but feel like you're just managing life instead of building something together, this episode invites you to pause and ask an important question: Where are we actually going - and are we going there together?

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• (00:00:15) - 2026
• (00:02:05) - "A Purposeful Life"
• (00:03:37) - How Clarity Creates Distance in a Marriage
• (00:07:05) - Marriage Arterial Reboot
• (00:10:16) - A Couple's Attempt To Get Together
• (00:13:25) - Should We Talk About Money With Our Spouse?
• (00:17:00) - Jesus on the Israel debate
• (00:17:17) - Wonders of the World
• (00:21:58) - Work Remotely Can Lead To Infidelity!
• (00:26:13) - Married Couple: If You Get a New Job, Do
• (00:27:19) - A Shared Vision
• (00:28:17) - Another cost of Not Having A Shared Vision
• (00:30:48) - 5 Areas Every Couple Needs a Vision For Their Marriage
• (00:32:24) - Domestic Discipline: The Right Kind of Love
• (00:35:21) - 5 Rules For Talking About Problems In Your Marriage
• (00:36:38) - Ways of Loving Your Wife
• (00:40:48) - Should You Ask Your Wife to Choose a Church?
• (00:43:07) - 4 Questions For Marriage: Financial Peace
• (00:45:51) - Family, Faith, Money
• (00:49:32) - Shay Lawson on Leaving a Spiritual Legacy For Her Kids
• (00:53:52) - Marriage Goals For The Next Year
• (00:57:00) - Wonders of the World

Most arguments in marriage aren't really about the dishes, the budget, or the tone of voice. They're about something deeper. In this episode of the Marriage Altar Podcast, we unpack the truth behind recurring conflict and reveal what's actually happening beneath the surface of your arguments. If you find yourselves having the same fight on repeat, this conversation will help you slow down, identify the real issue, and begin responding from understanding instead of reaction.

We explore why surface disagreements are often symptoms of unmet emotional needs, how to recognize the hidden wounds driving conflict, and how couples can turn moments of tension into opportunities of connection and healing.

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• (00:00:15) - Good Morning, Vietnam
• (00:01:14) - How to Stop Fighting In Your Marriage
• (00:04:00) - When You're Having A Hard Time Financially, You Fight
• (00:08:24) - 3 Hidden Feuds In A Marriage
• (00:11:41) - Married Women Talk About Not Prioritizing Each Other
• (00:15:48) - Marriage Is About Emotional Safety
• (00:17:51) - How To Identify The Real Problem in a Marriage
• (00:21:39) - How To Get Back Together With Your Significant Other
• (00:24:48) - Brawlers: Between the Lines
• (00:25:44) - How to Heal an Argument With Your Partner
• (00:29:50) - Anointing the Accusations in Your Marriage
• (00:33:59) - The Real Truth About Marriage
• (00:36:04) - Marriage Covenant
• (00:38:36) - Talking About Relationships in the Army
• (00:40:36) - How to Get Back in the Marriage
• (00:44:55) - Closing Prayer for Marriage
• (00:45:34) - Happy Holidays!
• (00:46:14) - Bless y'all

In this episode, we break down the three most common predictors of infidelity-not to create fear, but to give couples wisdom, clarity and practical tools to protect their marriage before cracks start to form. Infidelity rarely begins with a dramatic moment; it almost always starts with the little foxes that go unnoticed. Join us as we break down these different areas and provide solutions to prevent infidelity in your marriage.

• (00:00:15) - Winter Is Here
• (00:00:53) - The Top 3 Pre-Marital Predictions of Infidelity
• (00:02:20) - "Catching the Foxes That Ruin My Marriage"
• (00:05:27) - What Makes a Couple Infidelity?
• (00:08:09) - Married People Get Bored In Their Marriage
• (00:12:13) - How Anxiety Affects a Couple
• (00:13:51) - How to Protect Your Marriage
• (00:18:15) - "Men Have Emotional Needs"
• (00:22:29) - How To Win Your Wife's Love
• (00:23:54) - How to Talk About Old Arguments
• (00:27:23) - How To Deal With a Hurtful Spouse
• (00:30:52) - Marriage Counselor: Anticipating the Worst In Your Partner
• (00:34:22) - How to Prevent Infidelity in Your Marriage
• (00:38:10) - Setting Boundaries Outside Your Marriage
• (00:40:06) - 3 Predictable Paths to Infidelity
• (00:42:29) - Don't Open the Door To Social Media
• (00:46:08) - How To Prevent Infidelity In Your Marriage
• (00:50:55) - Predictions for Marriage Abuse
• (00:54:47) - A Marriage Reboot or Marriage Coaching?
• (00:57:50) - A Week in Review