Marriage Made in Heaven
Where matrimony meets hilarious reality.
Hosted by Joshua & Ali Spitsbergen, Marriage Made in Heaven isn’t your typical marriage podcast. After 16 years of doing life, love, and ministry together, they're pulling back the curtain on what it really looks like when two become one—biblically, practically, and yes… sometimes embarrassingly.
Each week, they dive into the good, the hard, and the just plain funny of married life—sharing biblical truths, real-life stories, and lessons they’ve learned (sometimes the hard way). From pillow talk confessions to kingdom-minded conversations, this podcast is here to help you build a marriage grounded in grace, rooted in God’s Word, and full of joy—even when it gets messy.
Whether you’re dating, newlywed, or 20 years deep, you’ll laugh, learn, and leave each episode feeling seen, equipped, and a little less alone.
Because this? This is about having a Marriage Made in Heaven—with a whole lot of grace and “Did you seriously just say that?” moments.
Marriage Made in Heaven
What Happened When We Let God Write Our Love Story (Hint: It Was Fast!)
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00:00 – Welcome to Marriage Made in Heaven
Ali & Joshua kick off the podcast with laughter, awkward confessions, and the real reason they’re doing this show together.
01:22 – “Smoking Hot Spitzbergen” Enters the Chat
Meet Joshua (aka Smoking Hot) and hear how this preacher’s kid was raised in a Spirit-filled church—and why that shaped his whole life.
03:58 – Ali’s Wild Encounter with the Word
Ali shares her totally different upbringing and the radical way she encountered God in college (hint: it involved a chaplain, volleyball, and some very real questions).
07:18 – When Chicago Bears Met Sunday Service
Their first meeting, the jersey moment, and what made Joshua keep watching Ali from afar (for a year!).
09:50 – A Life-Changing Loss & A Faith Awakening
Ali recalls the moment everything changed: a tragic loss, a summer with Athletes in Action, and finding her hunger for God’s Word.
13:40 – Switzerland, Snowboarding & Supernatural Provision
From NYC to the Alps, Ali reflects on the doors God opened—including a random job she had zero credentials for.
15:18 – Surf, Church, and That One Bold Paddle Out
Joshua finally makes his move in the ocean—and the real conversations begin.
17:00 – Snowboarding Wipeout & Their “Pre-Relationship” Bond
Ali injures her ankle, rebroke it in PT, and still went snowboarding the next day. Joshua knew: this girl was built different.
19:22 – The Cliff, the Ring, and a Five-Day Dating Story
Crutches, cliffs, and a promise ring kick off their whirlwind romance—and then… a text message breakup?!
21:00 – Fast Regret & the Motorcycle Helmet Apology
Joshua has second thoughts and shows up in the most Joshua way ever: helmet, flowers, and Twizzlers in hand.
22:35 – Dreams, Discerning Marriage & God’s Confirmation
Ali shares the prophetic dreams and signs that confirmed Joshua was her husband—even after the “cold feet” moment.
24:10 – The Engagement That Came with a Side of Tight Pants
How the engagement actually went down, what her phone blew up with, and how the restaurant bill almost tanked it all.
26:42 – The Wedding, The Timeline & Why They Chose July 4th
Spoiler: It was fast—but God was all over it. Hear how faith, family, and fireworks became part of their love story.
28:05 – What We Want This Podcast to Be
Ali & Joshua share their heart for this show—real marriage talk, biblical truth, and the belief that your marriage can be made in Heaven.
🎉 Marriage Made in Heaven LIVE Event
It is happening. Our very first Marriage Made in Heaven Live Event is coming to Rancho Santa Fe, California on June 8th, a one day intensive from 9 to 5 on a Miracle Monday.
We have the most incredible guest speakers joining us, Karen and Pat Schatzline, dropping brand new content from their book that hasn't even been released yet.
This event is NOT for marriages in crisis. This is for the couple that knows there is so much more; the high-achieving, God-loving couple that wants to get in the right room with other couples who are contending for greatness together.
If there is anything worth investing in, friend, it is your marriage.
Grab your tickets here: Marriage Made in Heaven LIVE Event
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