The Grace Marriage Podcast
The Grace Marriage Podcast is a weekly conversation designed to encourage and equip couples to cultivate a marriage built on grace and intentionality, and that thrives through life’s ups and downs. Hosted by Brad and Marilyn Rhoads, along with Rick Dayton, the podcast offers practical wisdom and inspiring stories to help couples build a marriage that reflects God's love and grace.
Episodes
19 episodes
When Two Stories Become One: Navigating Family of Origin in Marriage
We all bring something into our marriage—including the way we were raised. In this episode, Brad and Marilyn break down how family of origin influences everything from finances to parenting to how we fight (or avoid conflict altogether). Whethe...
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Episode 18
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23:02
Money Fights in Marriage? Here’s the REAL Reason You Can’t Agree
Talking about money can bring tension, guilt, or even full-blown fights in a marriage—but it doesn’t have to. In this episode, Brad and Marilyn open up about their own real-life (and hilarious) money clashes, from grocery store blowups to budge...
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Episode 17
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24:42
Affair-Proofing Your Marriage: What Every Couple Needs to Know Before It’s Too Late
In this episode of the Grace Marriage Podcast, hosts Brad and Marilyn join Rick to tackle one of the most difficult conversations in marriage: infidelity. With studies suggesting that 20–40% of marriages experience some form of unfaith...
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24:26
The SECRET Ingredient to Improve Your BORING Marriage 🤔
Can laughter and spontaneity really strengthen your marriage? In this episode of the Grace Marriage Podcast, Brad and Marilyn Rhodes share hilarious stories (including hang gliding and hot yoga!) and practical wisdom about how fun isn’t optiona...
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23:10
The Silent Marriage Killer: How Anxiety Is Pulling You Apart
What do you do when anxiety, depression, or emotional burnout hits your marriage? In this deeply personal episode, Brad and Marilyn open up about one of the hardest seasons of their lives—when emotional overwhelm, grief, and burnout took a toll...
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23:37
😡 FRUSTRATED in Your Marriage? You Might Need THIS Gratitude Reset
Ever feel your spouse can’t do anything right—even down to the way they drink coffee? You’re not alone.In this episode, Brad and Marilyn Rhoads join host Rick Dayton to explore how intentional gratitude can shift your entire marriage dy...
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21:35
From Harlem Hoops to Heaven’s Hope: Drugs, Basketball and Jesus! (Part 2)
After years of secrecy, addiction, and betrayal, Bill and Carolyn Rieser were ready to call it quits. But when all hope was gone, God stepped in. In this powerful follow-up to our last episode, Bill shares the miraculous moment of grace that sa...
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Episode 12
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23:56
From Harlem Hoops to Heaven’s Hope: Drugs, Basketball and Jesus! (Part 1)
Bill Rieser had it all....then he lost everything. In this episode, hear from Bill as he shares his incredible journey from a troubled childhood in East Harlem to a life transformed by the grace of God. Growing up without a father, Bill struggl...
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Episode 11
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30:55
When Kids TAKE OVER Your Marriage
Children are a gift from God, but can they actually hurt your marriage? Many couples unknowingly make their kids the center of their world, which can lead to exhaustion, disconnection, and marital drift. In this episode, Brad and Marilyn Rhoads...
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Episode 10
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21:05
Why You Should NEVER Stop Dating Your Spouse...NO Exceptions
Want a stronger, more connected marriage? Date your spouse—every single week. In this episode of the Grace Marriage Podcast, Brad and Marilyn Rhodes join Rick Dayton to break down why dating isn’t just for the early years of marriage—it’s the k...
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Episode 9
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21:19
👊 Fight Fair: How to Disagree Without DESTROYING Your Marriage
Disagreements in marriage are inevitable—but they don’t have to be destructive. In this episode of the Grace Marriage Podcast, Brad and Marilyn Rhoads alongside Rick Dayton break down the rules of engagement for handling conflict in a way that ...
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Episode 8
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24:59
Why Men Miss the Signs of a Struggling Marriage 🤦♂️ (and How to Fix It)
Many men think their marriage is fine—until it’s not. In this episode of the Grace Marriage Podcast, Brad and Rick dive into the common mistakes men make, from ignoring their wife’s requests to underestimating her emotional needs. Discover how ...
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Episode 7
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24:00
How Grace Transformed Our Marriage - And Our Church! | Jamus & Annie's Story Part 2
In this episode, Brad and Marilyn Rhoads, along with Rick Dayton, continue their inspiring conversation with Jamus and Annie Edwards. Jamus, a pastor, and Annie, his wife, share how Grace Marriage has profoundly impacted their marriage, their c...
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Episode 6
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23:44
High Heels & Pizza Fights | Jamus & Annie's Story Part 1
What happens when the “happily ever after” turns into the “first year of misery”? In this episode of the Grace Marriage Podcast, Brad and Marilyn Rhoads sit down with Jamus and Annie Edwards who share their raw and redemptive journey from nearl...
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Episode 5
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23:01
Grace Changes Everything! Building Your Marriage on a Firm Foundation
In this episode of the Grace Marriage Podcast, hosts Brad and Marilyn Rhodes explore the concept of grace in relationships, emphasizing its importance in building strong, healthy marriages. They discuss the transition from performance-based to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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24:09
Faith, Media, & Mile-High Moments with Rick // The Grace Marriage Podcast
In this episode of the Grace Marriage Podcast, we meet Host Rick Dayton and hear about he and Founder Brad Rhoads coincidental (or maybe not) meeting and how the idea for the podcast first began to form. Hear more about Brad's heart for marriag...
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Episode 3
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25:46
Show Me Where To Dig! // The Grace Marriage Podcast
In this episode of the Grace Marriage Podcast, hosts Brad and Marilyn Rhodes share their journey of transformation in marriage, emphasizing the importance of intentionality, teamwork, and the shift from a self-centered to a couple-centered mind...
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Episode 2
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24:15
Great Love Story. Ugly Beginning. // The Grace Marriage Podcast
In this episode of the Grace Marriage Podcast, hosts Brad and Marilyn Rhodes share their personal journey of love, struggle, and redemption in marriage. They discuss the initial attraction that brought them together, the challenges they faced i...
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Episode 1
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21:25