The Real Marriage Podcast
176 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago -Real Marriage is a ministry of Pastor Mark Driscoll and Grace Driscoll to help your marriage at any stage, from newlyweds to seasoned marriages.
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Selfishness in Marriage
October 17, 2022 18:02 - 27 minutes - 51.3 MBWe just rolled over our 100th episode! Thank you all so much for listening, commenting, and subscribing to this podcast. Over the next few weeks, we are going to look back at some of our favorite moments on the show as we look forward to what's to come. On today's episode we are talking about how to handle a selfish spouse. ----- For all links mentioned and more from the Real Marriage Podcast, visit: https://linktr.ee/realmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
God's Hope for Your Marriage
October 10, 2022 18:25 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBWe just rolled over our 100th episode! Thank you all so much for listening, commenting, and subscribing to this podcast. Over the next few weeks, we are going to look back at some of our favorite moments on the show as we look forward to what's to come. On today's episode we are talking about what God's hope is for your marriage. ----- For all links mentioned and more from the Real Marriage Podcast, visit: https://linktr.ee/realmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
The Enemy of Your Marriage
October 04, 2022 18:03 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBWe just rolled over our 100th episode! Thank you all so much for listening, commenting, and subscribing to this podcast. Over the next few weeks, we are going to look back at some of our favorite moments on the show as we look forward to what's to come. ----- For all links mentioned and more from the Real Marriage Podcast, visit: https://linktr.ee/realmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Having Sex Without Feeling Guilty
September 19, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBOn this episode we are answering the question: How do I approach the subject of wanting to have sex to my exhausted wife? My wife is exhausted, up with the kids, keeping the house clean, etc. How can I approach the topic of wanting to have sex with her in the midst of all of this? ----- For all links mentioned and more from the Real Marriage Podcast, visit: https://linktr.ee/realmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How Important is Sex in Your Marriage?
September 12, 2022 05:00 - 14 minutes - 9.92 MBOn this episode we are answering the question: How important is sex in your marriage? The answer, very important. Imagine your marriage if you never talked to one another. Our hope is this episode encourages you to have some hard conversations about the importance of sex in your marriage. ----- For all links mentioned and more from the Real Marriage Podcast, visit: https://linktr.ee/realmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Introducing: The Two Equals One Marriage Podcast
September 06, 2022 16:59 - 1 minute - 1.42 MBIntroducing a brand new show on the XO Podcast Network with our from our good friends Jimmy & Irene Rollins. In this new show their share vulnerably about their lives, addictions, struggles, and redemption. We believe this show will have a tremendous impact on your life and marriage. Check it out here: https://link.chtbl.com/twoequalsone More about their new show: Join us for a cinematic journey with Jimmy & Irene Rollins, as they tell their story of addiction, pain, and secrets, and how th...
Grace in Your Marriage
August 22, 2022 18:57 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBGenesis Marriage Series // Ep. 8 In Season 13 of the podcast, we are focusing on lessons learned from the marriages in the book of Genesis. On this episode we look at why Noah was counted righteous and who the true hero of his story was. ----- For all links mentioned and more from the Real Marriage Podcast, visit: https://linktr.ee/realmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30 Years of Mark & Grace!
August 15, 2022 20:11 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBJoin us in celebrating 30 years of Mark & Grace! ------ For all links mentioned and more from the Real Marriage Podcast, visit: https://linktr.ee/realmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Navigating Through Difficult Times
August 10, 2022 21:22 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBGenesis Marriage Series // Ep. 7 In Season 13 of the podcast, we are focusing on lessons learned from the marriages in the book of Genesis. Today's episode kicks off our look at Noah's marriage. Although his wife is never named, we take a few guesses at what her name might have been. ----- For all links mentioned and more from the Real Marriage Podcast, visit: https://linktr.ee/realmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Surviving Losing a Child
August 01, 2022 13:52 - 23 minutes - 16 MBIs a miscarriage the loss of a child? Today Mark and Grace tackle this subject and help you through the grieving process of losing a child. ----- For all links mentioned and more from the Real Marriage Podcast, visit: https://linktr.ee/realmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We Disagree on Baptism
July 25, 2022 14:57 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBQ&A Series // Ep. 4 Let's answer some of your questions! Today's question: What do we do if my spouse and I disagree on baptizing our child? ----- For all links mentioned and more from the Real Marriage Podcast, visit: https://linktr.ee/realmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How Do We Split Chores?
July 18, 2022 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBQ&A Series // Ep. 3 Let's answer some of your questions! Today's question: How do we split chores? How many chores should each of us do? Is there an exact percentage? Our hope is this episode will help you make good decisions for your marriage! ----- For all links mentioned and more from the Real Marriage Podcast, visit: https://linktr.ee/realmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Where Do We Send Our Kids to School?
July 11, 2022 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBQ&A Series // Ep. 2 Let's answer some of your questions! This conversation has become a hot topic in the last few years, where do we send our kids to school? Is public school still a good option? What if we can't afford private school or don't have enough time for homeschooling? Our hope is this episode will help you in your decision making process! ----- For all links mentioned and more from the Real Marriage Podcast, visit: https://linktr.ee/realmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
My Spouse is Very Independent
July 06, 2022 14:11 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBQ&A Series // Ep. 1 Let's answer some of your questions! Today's question is from Mitch in Washington: My wife has a very independent spirit. How can I maintain leading her & our household? ----- For all links mentioned and more from the Real Marriage Podcast, visit: https://linktr.ee/realmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why do Husbands and Wives Feel so Lonely?
June 28, 2022 21:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBGenesis Marriage Series // Ep. 7 In Season 13 of the podcast, we are focusing on lessons learned from the marriages in the book of Genesis. In this episode, we are talking about why husbands & wives often feel lonely in marriage. ----- For all links mentioned and more from the Real Marriage Podcast, visit: https://linktr.ee/realmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why Godly Men Aren't Passive
June 20, 2022 20:23 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBGenesis Marriage Series // Ep. 6 In Season 13 of the podcast, we are focusing on lessons learned from the marriages in the book of Genesis. This episode we are talking about why men shouldn't be passive in marriage. ----- For all links mentioned and more from the Real Marriage Podcast, visit: https://linktr.ee/realmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Causes of Marital Pain
June 06, 2022 21:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBREAL MARRIAGE EPISODE 100! Thank you for journeying with us over our first 100 episodes, the best is ahead! If you have a story of how the Real Marriage Podcast has impacted you, let us know here: http://xomarriage.com/sharemystory ---- Genesis Marriage Series // Ep. 5 In Season 13 of the podcast, we are focusing on lessons learned from the marriages in the book of Genesis. This episode we are talking about the main causes of marital pain. ----- For all links mentioned and more from the Real ...
Defeating Lies About Your Marriage
May 31, 2022 21:18 - 29 minutes - 20 MBGenesis Marriage Series // Ep. 4 In Season 13 of the podcast, we are focusing on lessons learned from the marriages in the book of Genesis. This episode we are talking about how and why your should remind yourself of God's promises for your marriage. ----- For all links mentioned and more from the Real Marriage Podcast, visit: https://linktr.ee/realmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
God over your Marriage
May 24, 2022 15:15 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBGenesis Marriage Series // Ep. 3 In Season 13 of the podcast, we are focusing on lessons learned from the marriages in the book of Genesis. This episode we are talking about how to have God over your marriage. ----- For all links mentioned and more from the Real Marriage Podcast, visit: https://linktr.ee/realmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Secret to God's Blessing
May 17, 2022 20:53 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBGenesis Marriage Series // Ep. 2 In Season 13 of the podcast, we are focusing on lessons learned from the marriages in the book of Genesis. This episode we are talking about how to have God's blessing on your marriage. ----- For all links mentioned and more from the Real Marriage Podcast, visit: https://linktr.ee/realmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
God's Provision for your Marriage
May 12, 2022 15:20 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MBGenesis Marriage Series // Ep. 1 In Season 13 of the podcast, we are focusing on lessons learned from the marriages in the book of Genesis. This episode we are starting all the way at the beginning with the first marriage, Adam & Eve. ----- For all links mentioned and more from the Real Marriage Podcast, visit: https://linktr.ee/realmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why Rest Matters
May 03, 2022 17:12 - 20 minutes - 19 MBQ&A Series // Episode 10 Question: What does it look like to Sabbath with your significant other, if they have different ways of taking the day off? We are struggling to find a way to compromise on the Sabbath as a newly married couple. “If you don’t take a break, you will break.” “A sabbath is resting our minds, and giving time to rest in the Lord.” On our final Q&A episode, we are talking about the importance of a sabbath day and why it matters for your marriage. -------- For all links me...
Are You Friends with your Spouse?
April 25, 2022 20:14 - 14 minutes - 9.83 MBQ&A Series // Episode 9 On this episode, we're talking through if you and your spouse should go on separate vacations. "If the motive of the heart is to run from your spouse, then spend your money on therapy and not the vacation." “Relationships can be, shoulder to shoulder, face to face, or back to back.” -------- For all links mentioned in episode & more XO content, click HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is it Wrong to Vacation Without our Kids?
April 18, 2022 21:02 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBQ&A Series // Episode 8 Question: Is it okay to go on vacation without the kids? --------- For all links mentioned in episode & more XO content, click HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You Need a Vacation
April 11, 2022 21:10 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBQ&A Series // Episode 7 Question: Should we plan vacation plans before or during the trip? Today, Pastor Mark and Grace share, their worst trip experience as a family. Sharing how families need to get out, make memories, and plan on trips beforehand as a family. --------- For all links mentioned in episode & more XO content, click HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Healing from Sexual Trauma
April 04, 2022 18:21 - 32 minutes - 22 MBQ&A Series // Episode 6 Today's Question: How can you deal with past sexual trauma in your current marriage? It makes it hard to be intimate and puts a strain on the relationship sometimes. ----- For more XO content, click HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should Sex be Fun?
March 28, 2022 21:26 - 14 minutes - 10 MBQ&A // Episode 5 Question: How to keep sex not boring after 30 years of marriage? ----- Quick Points: The Menu Variety is the spice of life --------- Listen Ad-Free by becoming a Premium Team Member: realmarriage.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
My Spouse Lied to Me
March 21, 2022 18:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBQ&A // Episode 4 Question: My wife lied to me about being a virgin and I discovered this more than 10 years into our marriage. In fact, she was quite promiscuous. How do you recover from that? I am struggling a lot and feel like I will never recover. ----- Quick Points: Become loyal to my inner vow or be faithful to God's covenant for marriage and forgive my spouse. If you choose bitterness you are bringing hell down. Giving a foothold to the enemy. “You can burn your house to the groun...
Reconciling Emotional Distance
March 14, 2022 20:19 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBQ&A // Episode 4 How do you have a conversation about improving your emotional intimacy? Quick Points: What’s behind the emotional distance? Find out what's underneath it by praying together. Have a conversation about the conversation. Prep the conversation & form new habits. Find your love languages and figure out how to connect. --------- Listen Ad-Free by becoming a Premium Team Member: realmarriage.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Naked & Unashamed
March 07, 2022 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBQ&A // Episode 3 Can you imagine a home with two master bedrooms? What about separate budgets or vacations as a married couple? Scripture calls us to be one just like the Father, Son & Spirit are one. On today's episode were answering the question of how to be one flesh. --------- Listen Ad-Free by becoming a Premium Team Member: realmarriage.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How Often Should We Have Sex?
February 28, 2022 22:50 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBQ&A // Episode 2 Does the Bible say how often we should have sex or is there a set number we should attain to as husband and wife? Listen Ad-Free by becoming a Premium Team Member: realmarriage.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Role of Physical Attraction in Marriage
February 21, 2022 18:00 - 24 minutes - 45.4 MBIn the Beginning // Episode 4 Today we help answer some popular questions, such as, should I be physically attracted to my spouse? What role does that play? How does our love grow deeper and beyond just the physical over time? Listen in to find out! Listen Ad-Free by becoming a Premium Team Member: realmarriage.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Best Way a Husband can Love His Wife
February 11, 2022 17:00 - 18 minutesQ&A // Episode 1 Join us on this episode for a special valentines day question and answer session. Listen Ad-Free by becoming a Premium Team Member: realmarriage.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Valentines Day Q&A
February 11, 2022 17:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBQ&A // Episode 1 Join us on this episode for a special valentines day question and answer session. Listen Ad-Free by becoming a Premium Team Member: realmarriage.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Does the Bible talk about Sex?
February 07, 2022 14:00 - 16 minutes - 30.5 MBXO Conference Preview Song of Songs is one of the books we often avoid in our reading and preaching, but find out on today's episode why this book has so much value for us. Join us at an XO Event! Visit: xomarriage.com/conference for tickets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What Does God What For Your Marriage?
January 31, 2022 06:00 - 33 minutesIn this episode Mark and Grace Driscoll discuss the question "What Does God What For Your Marriage?" Listen Ad-Free by becoming a Premium Team Member: realmarriage.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What Does God Want For Your Marriage?
January 31, 2022 06:00 - 30 minutes - 55.6 MBIn the Beginning // Episode 3 In this episode Mark and Grace Driscoll discuss the question "What Does God Want For Your Marriage?" Listen Ad-Free by becoming a Premium Team Member: realmarriage.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are you Soulmates or Roommates?
January 24, 2022 06:00 - 28 minutes - 51.4 MBIn the Beginning // Episode 2 Our culture tells us "you do you" and to live independently, but is that how God intended us to live in marriage? Listen Ad-Free by becoming a Premium Team Member: realmarriage.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Your Marriage Blessed by God?
January 17, 2022 06:00 - 21 minutes - 40.1 MBIn the Beginning Series // Episode 1 Listen Ad-Free by becoming a Premium Team Member: realmarriage.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Vision for the Family // The Spiritual Gift of Leadership
January 10, 2022 06:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBSpiritual Gifts Series: Leadership Howdy folks! On this season of the Real Marriage Podcast, we want to help you find out what gifts you have and how you can use those to serve your spouse and minister to your family. Also along the way we will be sharing some stories of church leaders from the past with marriages that inspire us! Each week will be discussing a different spiritual gift to help you not only identify the gifts you have, but excel in them for the glory of God. Learn more about y...
The Bible Scholar // The Spiritual Gift of Knowledge
January 03, 2022 06:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBSpiritual Gifts Series: Knowledge Howdy folks! On this season of the Real Marriage Podcast, we want to help you find out what gifts you have and how you can use those to serve your spouse and minister to your family. Also along the way we will be sharing some stories of church leaders from the past with marriages that inspire us! Each week will be discussing a different spiritual gift to help you not only identify the gifts you have, but excel in them for the glory of God. Listen Ad-Free by b...
Word from the Wise // The Spiritual Gift of Wisdom
December 27, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBSpiritual Gifts Series: Wisdom Howdy folks! On this season of the Real Marriage Podcast, we want to help you find out what gifts you have and how you can use those to serve your spouse and minister to your family. Also along the way we will be sharing some stories of church leaders from the past with marriages that inspire us! Each week will be discussing a different spiritual gift to help you not only identify the gifts you have, but excel in them for the glory of God. In this Christmas the...
Keeping Spirits Bright // The Spiritual Gift of Encouragement
December 20, 2021 06:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBSpiritual Gifts Series: Encouragement Howdy folks! On this season of the Real Marriage Podcast, we want to help you find out what gifts you have and how you can use those to serve your spouse and minister to your family. Also along the way we will be sharing some stories of church leaders from the past with marriages that inspire us! Each week will be discussing a different spiritual gift to help you not only identify the gifts you have, but excel in them for the glory of God. In this Christ...
Caring for the Soul // The Spiritual Gift of Shepherding
December 13, 2021 06:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBSpiritual Gifts Series: Shepherding Howdy folks! On this season of the Real Marriage Podcast, we want to help you find out what gifts you have and how you can use those to serve your spouse and minister to your family. Also along the way we will be sharing some stories of church leaders from the past with marriages that inspire us! Each week will be discussing a different spiritual gift to help you not only identify the gifts you have, but excel in them for the glory of God. In this episode ...
Go & Tell // The Spiritual Gift of Evangelism
December 06, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBSpiritual Gifts Series: Evangelism Howdy folks! On this season of the Real Marriage Podcast, we want to help you find out what gifts you have and how you can use those to serve your spouse and minister to your family. Also along the way we will be sharing some stories of church leaders from the past with marriages that inspire us! Each week will be discussing a different spiritual gift to help you not only identify the gifts you have, but excel in them for the glory of God. In this episode w...
Feeding the Soul // The Spiritual Gift of Teaching
November 29, 2021 06:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBSpiritual Gifts Series: Teaching Howdy folks! On this season of the Real Marriage Podcast, we want to help you find out what gifts you have and how you can use those to serve your spouse and minister to your family. Also along the way we will be sharing some stories of church leaders from the past with marriages that inspire us! Each week will be discussing a different spiritual gift to help you not only identify the gifts you have, but excel in them for the glory of God. In this episode we ...
Passion for the Nations // The Spiritual Gift of apostle
November 22, 2021 06:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBSpiritual Gifts Series: apostle Howdy folks! On this season of the Real Marriage Podcast, we want to help you find out what gifts you have and how you can use those to serve your spouse and minister to your family. Also along the way we will be sharing some stories of church leaders from the past with marriages that inspire us! Each week will be discussing a different spiritual gift to help you not only identify the gifts you have, but excel in them for the glory of God. In this episode we d...
I Believe // The Spiritual Gift of Faith
November 15, 2021 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBSpiritual Gifts Series: Faith Howdy folks! On this season of the Real Marriage Podcast, we want to help you find out what gifts you have and how you can use those to serve your spouse and minister to your family. Also along the way, we will be sharing some stories of church leaders from the past with marriages that inspire us! Each week will be discussing a different spiritual gift to help you not only identify the gifts you have but excel in them for the glory of God. In this episode, we dis...
It's better to Give than Receive // The Spiritual Gift of Giving
November 09, 2021 17:57 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBSpiritual Gifts Series: Giving Howdy folks! On this season of the Real Marriage Podcast, we want to help you find out what gifts you have and how you can use those to serve your spouse and minister to your family. Also along the way, we will be sharing some stories of church leaders from the past with marriages that inspire us! Each week will be discussing a different spiritual gift to help you not only identify the gifts you have but excel in them for the glory of God. In this episode, we di...
Bills, budgets & The Spiritual Gift of Administration
November 01, 2021 05:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBSpiritual Gifts Series: Administration Howdy folks! On this season of the Real Marriage Podcast, we want to help you find out what gifts you have and how you can use those to serve your spouse and minister to your family. Also along the way we will be sharing some stories of church leaders from the past with marriages that inspire us! Each week will be discussing a different spiritual gift to help you not only identify the gifts you have, but excel in them for the glory of God. In this episod...