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
Too Busy for Your Spouse? Why Busyness Is Killing Marriages (and How to Stop It)
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In this honest and faith-filled conversation, we unpack one of the most common struggles they see in marriages today: the trap of being too busy to truly connect. From chasing success to juggling work, business, and family, it’s easy to let busyness steal your peace, your purpose, and your partnership.
They dive into biblical truth and practical strategies for setting boundaries, creating balance, and putting first things first, God, marriage, and family. You’ll hear real talk about what happens when work comes before your spouse, why boundaries matter more than balance, and how to build a schedule that honors both your calling and your covenant.
If your home has felt more like a business meeting than a safe haven lately, this episode will help you realign, reconnect, and restore peace in your marriage.
Key Takeaways
- Busyness ≠ Fruit of the Spirit — Productivity without peace leads to burnout, not blessing.
- Boundaries over balance — You can’t please God or your spouse if you’re constantly overextended.
- Connection over competition — Your marriage isn’t a scoreboard; it’s a covenant.
- Peace + Profit can coexist — When you trust God with your time, He multiplies your results.
- Make home your haven — Plan non-negotiable family hours, date nights, and digital detox days.
Scripture References
“No one serving as a soldier entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him.” — 2 Timothy 2:4
“Whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus.” — Colossians 3:17
Episode Quote
“Busyness is not a badge of honor. It’s a trap that steals your peace, your purpose, and your connection with the people God entrusted to you.” — Ali Spitsbergen
Practical Tips from Ali + Joshua
- Set non-negotiable family hours and stick to them.
- Use a shared digital calendar (like Hearth or Google Calendar) to align schedules.
- Plan one family trip per quarter to reset and reconnect.
- Schedule weekly date nights, even if it’s at home after the kids go to bed.
- Take a digital Sabbath each week, no phones, no work, just family.
🎉 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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