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
Keeping Your Marriage in Heaven: Practical Ways to Stay Spirit-Led in Love
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What does it actually look like to keep your marriage “in heaven”? In this episode, Joshua and Ali get real about the daily disciplines and spiritual principles that build a marriage rooted in Christ.
From showing up at church to carving out Bible + prayer time, walking in humility, and practicing quick confession and forgiveness, this conversation is filled with practical encouragement and raw honesty.
Whether you’re newly married, engaged, or decades into your covenant, you’ll walk away with fresh reminders that keeping your marriage in heaven means keeping your eyes on Jesus and your hearts submitted to the Spirit.
✨ Expect real talk, biblical truth, and some practical rhythms you can put into place starting today.
Timestamps
- 0:00 – 2:05 | Welcome & today’s big truth: to have a marriage made in heaven, you need to keep it in heaven
- 2:06 – 5:20 | Submitting to Jesus, walking in the Spirit, and the fruit of the Spirit in marriage (Galatians 5)
- 5:21 – 8:40 | The role of church: why showing up, serving, and being accountable to pastors matters
- 8:41 – 11:10 | Daily rhythms: Bible reading, prayer, gratitude, and setting the tone for your home
- 11:11 – 13:45 | Ali’s story: meeting Joshua at church + the power of discipleship in community
- 13:46 – 16:55 | Walking in love and humility: how to respond with patience instead of pride
- 16:56 – 19:20 | Practical tips: post-its, mirrors, Bible apps, and waking up early to prioritize the Word
- 19:21 – 21:30 | Opposites attract: celebrating strengths instead of trying to change your spouse
- 21:31 – 23:10 | Confession + forgiveness: rebuilding trust and healing through honesty
- 23:11 – 24:22 | Final encouragement: your marriage is worth fighting for; keep it Spirit-led, humble, and Kingdom-focused
Call to Action
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🎉 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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