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
Why Submission Isn’t a Curse Word (And How to Lead with Love)
00:00 – 01:12 | Intro: Our 5-Day Dating, 7-Week Engagement Story
Ali and Josh set the stage with their whirlwind love story and how their honeymoon season never ended (just with more laundry and fewer naps). 😅
01:13 – 03:25 | Marriage Is Supposed to Be Fun (and Holy)
Life = fun. And so does marriage. The goal? Days of heaven on earth built on truth, love, and laughter.
03:26 – 06:05 | Encouraging Your Husband as a Leader
Ali shares how she learned to let Josh lead even after years of independence.
✅ Speak to the king in him
✅ Ask for his wisdom
✅ Submit with confidence, not fear
06:06 – 08:30 | Submission ≠ Oppression
Josh breaks down biblical submission as yieldedness, not control. It’s rooted in unity and love not power plays or domination.
08:31 – 10:45 | What It’s Like to Lead a Strong Woman
Josh shares his journey learning to communicate, handle conflict, and “reel in the rocket britches” when needed with grace, prayer, and patience. 🙃
10:46 – 13:35 | Tone, Timing & Communication That Builds Trust
Ali and Josh share real-life moments where tone mattered more than truth and how small shifts in language can diffuse major tension.
13:36 – 15:22 | Communication Tips for Real-Life Conflict
✨ Learn to pause before responding
✨ Ask if your spouse wants advice or just to be heard
✨ And yes... sometimes the best advice really is: fight naked 😂
15:23 – 17:00 | You’re Not a Tree You Can Change
Just because you were raised a certain way doesn’t mean you’re stuck. God gives us wisdom to soften, grow, and lead better with Him.
17:01 – 18:40 | Listening > Fixing: The Husband’s Superpower
Josh shares how learning to just listen instead of jumping into problem-solving mode has radically shifted their marriage dynamic.
18:41 – 19:59 | Final Thoughts: Keep It Holy. Keep It Fun.
Ali & Josh wrap with a prayer over your marriage and a reminder that joy, intimacy, and laughter are sacred too.
Plus, the real reason Josh always tells couples to “fight naked.”
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