019. Mentors. 50 Years of Marriage: Building a Relationship That Lasts

What does it really take to make a relationship last?

This week, I sit down with Scott & Kathie — a couple who’s been married for 50 years (and yes, they still like each other… very much actually). They’ve lived through culture shifts, conflict, parenting, ministry, and personal growth — and they’re not just surviving marriage... they’re thriving in it.

Whether you’re single, dating, engaged, or already married, this conversation offers rare clarity on what it takes to build a great marriage that lasts.

In this episode:

• Scott & Kathie’s story of meeting and marrying young
• What marriage really is (and what it’s not)
• The triangle ingredients of a good marriage: commitment, passion & intimacy
• Why leaning on the Bible for truth matters — even if you’re unsure about faith
• Sex, premarital counseling, settling & trying to find the perfect partner
• What most people misunderstand about marriage
• Their hardest seasons — and how they worked through them
• How to manage conflict without losing connection
• The habits that keep their marriage alive daily, weekly & yearly
• How single people can prepare for marriage now (and how to know if you're ready)
• Forgiveness, communication, and why “I love you” still matters

Scott & Kathie don’t sugarcoat it — marriage is hard work. But it’s also one of life’s greatest gifts when it’s built on the right foundation. If you’ve ever wondered whether real love can last… this episode is for you.

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