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
61 episodes
Why Your Marriage Has to Come Before Everything Else
What does it take to build a marriage that lasts for decades—through ministry pressure, career demands, and seasons of exhaustion?In this episode, Brad sits down with a pastor and seminary leader who reflects on 45 years of marriage, a ...
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Why Sex Is SO Complicated (And What You Might Have MISSED)
Sex is one of the most misunderstood (and emotionally loaded) parts of marriage.In this honest, grace-filled conversation, the Grace Marriage Podcast tackles why intimacy can feel confusing, painful, or overwhelming for couples, and why...
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37:51
The Most Important Thing You Can Do for Your Kids
Your kids don’t just need your attention...they need your example.In this episode, Chuck shares how grief, remarriage, and blended-family reality taught him a core principle: the best thing you can do for your children is love your spou...
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The MISSING PIECE in Many Christian Marriages
What if the very thing God designed to heal and unite your marriage is the thing most couples avoid talking about?In this episode of the Grace Marriage Podcast, Brad and Marilyn sit down with Belah from Delight Your Marriage for a raw, ...
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Why Value & Freedom Matter in Marriage
What happens when authenticity replaces performance in your marriage, ministry, or leadership?In this episode of the Grace Marriage Podcast, Brad sits down with Chuck Allen (lead pastor of Sugar Hill Church) to explore how freedom, auth...
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28:30
When Marriage Takes a Back Seat (Why It Always Costs More Than We Think)
What happens when good things (ministry, leadership, work) quietly take priority over your marriage?In this candid conversation, Brad sits down with Dave and Ann Wilson to unpack how even serving God can unintentionally damage a marriag...
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Why Marriages Drift Apart and How to Reconnect
Most marriages don’t fall apart overnight...they slowly drift.In this episode, Brad talks with Dave and Ann Wilson about the subtle but dangerous lie that traps many “fine” marriages and how it nearly cost them their own. Dave shares th...
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🏆 Build a CHAMPIONSHIP Marriage
What if your marriage had a game plan as intentional as a championship team?In this episode, Brad talks with George and Tondra Gregory, NFL chaplains and founders of Journey for Life, who have spent years walking with professional athle...
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25:42
When Conflict Hijacks Your Marriage 😤
Why do we keep doing the things in marriage we know we don’t want to do? In this episode, Brad sits down with Ron and Nan Deal to unpack the core concepts behind their new book The Mindful Marriage—a practical, accessible tool built on decades ...
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The Marriage Game Plan You Didn’t Know You Needed
Most couples think they have a game plan for marriage… until life exposes that they actually don’t. NFL chaplains George & Tondra Gregory join Brad to reveal why doing nothing is still a “game plan” (even though it's a terrible one) and how...
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How Grace, Truth, and Time Transform Your Marriage and Family
In this episode, Brad and Kent get brutally honest about a tension every parent wrestles with: How do you balance grace and truth?Kent shares a powerful framework on why Jesus didn’t stand in the same place with everyone. He stood wherever ...
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23:51
Why Your Blended Family Feels So Tough 😮💨
Blended families often step into marriage thinking the hardest part is behind them...then reality hits. In this powerful conversation, Brad sits down with Ron Deal, one of the leading voices in stepfamily ministry, to unpack why blended family ...
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26:36
Every Thought Captive: How New Thinking Creates a Healthier Marriage
In this episode, Brad sits down with pastor and author Kyle Idleman to talk about the unseen thought patterns that quietly shape our marriages. Kyle shares the heart behind his new book Every Thought Captive and why so much of the transformatio...
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Marriage Mistake That’s Secretly Hurting Your Kids (And How to Fix It)
Most parents say their kids are their top priority. But what if putting your children first is actually damaging your marriage?In this episode, Brad talks with Kent Evans (Founder of Manhood Journey) about why a strong marriage is the f...
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25:29
Why Most Marriages Stay Stuck (and the Freedom You’re Missing) - feat. Dr. Chris Thurman
We’re getting a lot of things wrong in marriage—and it’s not because we don’t care. It’s because we often fight the wrong battles.In this episode, Brad Rhoads talks with Dr. Chris Thurman, author of Real Marriage Made Simple: Proven Pri...
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Almost Every Couple Makes THIS Mistake About Sex and Communication
Why do women say they feel unseen and unheard while men quietly wonder why sex feels distant and disconnected? In this episode, Brad Rhoads sits down with researchers and authors Jeff and Shaunti Feldhahn to unpack the two most common complaint...
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The Secret Skill That Can SAVE YOUR MARRIAGE
What if the one skill that could transform your marriage, your friendships, and even your politics isn’t communication—it’s curiosity?In this episode, Brad Rhoads sits down with author Drew Worsham, whose new book The Magic of Curiosity...
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28:00
Ban the D Word: Building a No-Quit Marriage Culture
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 ...
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26:29
Your Spouse's Hidden Fear (That You Don’t Even See)
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 (...
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Try THIS MAGIC INGREDIENT in Your Marriage Today
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. ...
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When You Don’t Feel "In Love" with Your Spouse
What do you do when the feelings fade—or when ministry, stress, or seasons of hardship threaten to pull your marriage apart?In this episode of the Grace Marriage Podcast, Brad Rhoads sits down with Rick Howerton, longtime pastor, consul...
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28:46
Therapist’s Advice for Fear, Stress, and Apathy
What do you do when fear dominates your mind, stress piles up, and apathy creeps in?In this powerful conversation, Brad Rhoads opens up about a difficult season marked by health scares, family stress, and anxiety, and invites therapist ...
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The Hidden Trap Behind Perfectionism in Marriage
Is perfectionism secretly sabotaging your relationship?In this episode, Brad Rhoads sits down with therapist and pastor Nathan Thompson from Southeast Christian Church to uncover how performance-driven living spills into marriage, fueli...
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24:55
The Secret to a Thriving Marriage: Invest Time, Build Memories, and Grow Together
What if just six seconds a day could change your marriage?In this episode of the Grace Marriage Podcast, Brad Rhoads sits down with John McGee of Watermark Church, a national leader in marriage ministry and founder of re|engage. Togethe...
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