The Real Marriage Podcast
176 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 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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Finding Love
November 23, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 43.1 MBLove Lessons from Ruth & Boaz (Season 2) Ruth left her way of life and surrendered to God’s Love. His never-stopping, never giving up, un-breaking, always, and forever covenant love. We can’t truly love our spouse unless we know the love of God. God’s covenant love prepares us for the covenant love of marriage. We love because He first loved us. So many of us are striving when we should be surrendering to His love. God gave Ruth a new identity and from her family line came King David and Jesu...
Overcoming Impossible Odds Together
November 16, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 55.4 MBLove Lessons from Ruth & Boaz (Season 2) Ruth & Boaz faced impossible odds and they came from completely different social backgrounds. Six years ago we faced one of the biggest challenges of our lives. Death threats, security issues, betrayal, moving often, reputation destroyed, unemployed, moving to another state with no home, no church, and no family. There is no great marriage that hasn’t gone through some trials but the key is to go through it together. If we’re going to get through this ...
Better Than Sex
November 09, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 45.7 MBLove Lessons from Ruth & Boaz (Season 2) Prayer is a big part of the story of Ruth. There’s a prayer in each of the four chapters of Ruth. Praying together as a married couple creates a deeper emotional bond than even sex. If you’re married do both but to a wife praying together is the safest place in the world. How can everything go from death to life like in the story of Ruth? What holds a marriage together? How do we hear from God? Prayer. To the husband just start, it’s okay if you don’t ...
I'm Your Family
November 02, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes - 53.8 MBLove Lessons from Ruth & Boaz (Season 2) Ruth and Boaz came from two very different families. As we enter into the holiday season, the issue of extended family can cause tension and stress. How do we deal with extended family? How can we navigate different family dynamics? When the Bible says, “Leave your father and mother”, it means you leave that family to start a new family. If you don’t do this you end up with one big dysfunctional family rather than a bunch of connected but individual f...
Where’s My Miracle?
October 26, 2020 09:00 - 28 minutes - 51.7 MBLove Lessons from Ruth & Boaz (Season 2) Why do we ever doubt God? God is in control even though it doesn’t look like it. Sometimes God works through miracles but we see in the book of Ruth how He works through his invisible hand of providence. We share in this episode how we have seen God’s hand working in our whole lives but especially in these last few years. This podcast came through God’s providence. In our marriages, somebody needs to be in control. If the husband or wife is in control ...
It Pays to Have Good Character
October 19, 2020 09:00 - 24 minutes - 44.4 MBLove Lessons from Ruth & Boaz (Season 2) With a strong work ethic, humility, patience, generosity, respect, and dignity, Ruth and Boaz despite all odds display good, Godly character. Good character is important in marriage and any relationship. Let's look at Ruth and Boaz to find out what Godly character looks like. Got a question? We want to tackle your toughest marriage questions. Email us your question at [email protected] and we may answer it on this podcast. Get 10% off your fi...
New Marriage, Same Spouse
October 12, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes - 49.7 MBLove Lessons from Ruth & Boaz (Season 2) "Your people will be my people and your God my God." - Ruth 1:16 Naomi and Ruth made a decision to leave where they were, go back to God, and start over. Sometimes we need to hit the reset button and get back to God and what he wants in our marriage. In Season 2, Mark and Grace are unpacking the book of Ruth, the Cinderella love story of the Old Testament. Mark and Grace go deeper into this subject in their Real Marriage Book in Chapter 1, "New Marriag...
When Everything Falls Apart
October 05, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes - 46.2 MBLove Lessons from Ruth & Boaz (Season 2) Economic crisis, joblessness, fear, death: the beginning of Ruth's story feels a lot like what we see in our world today. When crisis hits, how do we make choices, in fear or faith? In Season 2, Mark and Grace are unpacking the book of Ruth, the Cinderella love story of the Old Testament. Get a free eBook Study Guide by Mark & Grace, Ruth: A Big Little Love Story and follow along with us this season. Just text "RealMarriage" to 31996 and we'll send it...
I can't find time for date night.
September 28, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 13.6 MBEvery week in September Mark & Grace answer Real Questions, this week they are answering how to find time for face to face intimacy. Join us as we launch Season 2 on October 5th. Go deeper and watch teachings from leading marriage experts on XO Now. With this on-demand video streaming platform from XO Marriage, you can watch the best marriage content from some of the best marriage experts on your phone, computer, or TV wherever you are. Find more from Mark and Grace at xomarriage.com/realmarr...
Working from home & still loving my family.
September 21, 2020 09:00 - 5 minutes - 9.28 MBEvery week in September Mark & Grace answer Real Questions, this week we're talking about practical ways to work from home without losing your mind. Join us as we launch Season 2 on October 5th. Faithful Counseling is a solution for people seeking traditional mental health counseling who would prefer hearing from the perspective of a Christian. Get 10% off your first month as a listener of the Real Marriage podcast. Go to getfaithful.com/realmarriage and join the over 500,000 people taking ch...
My husband's no longer a believer.
September 14, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 15.1 MBEvery week in September Mark & Grace answer Real Questions, this week they answer a tough question about a spouse who's no longer a believer. Join us as we launch Season 2 on October 5th. Go deeper and watch teachings from leading marriage experts on XO Now. With this on-demand video streaming platform from XO Marriage, you can watch the best marriage content from some of the best marriage experts on your phone, computer, or TV wherever you are. Find more from Mark and Grace at xomarriage.com...
How do we study the Bible together?
September 07, 2020 09:00 - 3 minutes - 7.08 MBEvery week in September Mark & Grace answer Real Questions, this week they talk about finding time to study the Bible together. Join us as we launch Season 2 on October 5th. Faithful Counseling is a solution for people seeking traditional mental health counseling who would prefer hearing from the perspective of a Christian. Get 10% off your first month as a listener of the Real Marriage podcast. Go to getfaithful.com/realmarriage and join the over 500,000 people taking charge of their mental ...
My View of Jesus
August 31, 2020 09:00 - 22 minutes - 42.1 MBIn the last episode this season, we're going to talk about Jesus. A husband and wife may both love Jesus but they may see him very differently. Some see Jesus as a lion others see him as a lamb. How we see Jesus differently will cause conflict. Let's get the correct picture of Jesus. Go deeper and watch teachings from leading marriage experts on XO Now. With this on-demand video streaming platform from XO Marriage, you can watch the best marriage content from some of the best marriage experts...
The Church Hurt Me
August 24, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes - 50.9 MBStatistically, the best thing for your marriage is being a part of the church but many people have been hurt by people in the church. Walk with us through the healing of church hurt. The church is a family, God's family, but every family has its issues. Go deeper with Grace's Win Your War Study Guide. TEXT MOREGRACE to 31996 and take what you’ve heard and start putting it to practical use with questions for personal reflection and discussions for you and your spouse. Faithful Counseling is a ...
My Worst Fears
August 17, 2020 09:00 - 24 minutes - 44.1 MBThe world right now is full of uncertainty and fear. The spirit of fear will pull your marriage apart but the Spirit of God will unite you and bring peace. Today we share some of our story and how we struggled with fear. In this episode, we talk about how fear didn't come into existence until sin came into the world. Fear is an opposite reaction to peace but perfect love casts out fear. Fear wants to take everything you have but the Spirit of God will unite you and your spouse. Go deeper and...
Win with Forgiveness
August 10, 2020 09:00 - 29 minutes - 53.9 MB"Be angry and do not sin: do not let the sun go down on your wrath." - Ephesians 4:26 (KJV) Today's anger is not a problem but tomorrow's anger is bitterness. We're in a war and the frontline of the battle is forgiveness. The Holy Spirit flows through forgiveness but the devil flows through bitterness. We're giving our listeners a FREE CHAPTER from Mark and Grace's book, Win Your War. All you have to do is text WINYOURWAR to 31996 and we'll send you a free chapter instantly! Get 10% off your...
You Owe Me - Forgiveness Part 2
August 03, 2020 09:00 - 30 minutes - 56.8 MBWhen someone wrongs you, you only have 2 options either bitterness or forgiveness. There's no such thing as a marriage or relationship without forgiveness. Bitterness takes root in your soul, crushes you, and destroys your relationships. Today we talk about what forgiveness is and isn't and how to overcome bitterness. Faithful Counseling is a solution for people seeking traditional mental health counseling who would prefer hearing from the perspective of a Christian. It’s not a crisis line, i...
Forgiveness Is A Gift
July 27, 2020 09:00 - 21 minutes - 39.7 MBRelationships cannot exist unless there is forgiveness. It's hard to understand that we are forgiven but the only way we have a relationship with God is through forgiveness. Mark and Grace talk about how forgiveness is a gift that God gives for you to enjoy and then to share. In Season One, we're talking about spiritual warfare in marriage from Mark and Grace's book, Win Your War. A practical marriage, parenting, and relationship book that is grounded in the Word of God and focused on recogni...
You'll Never Hurt Me Again
July 20, 2020 09:00 - 28 minutes - 52.4 MBWe take vows on our wedding day but there are also vows we make to ourselves before we get married that come from the enemy. These inner vows take the place of God in that area of our life and can cause explosions in our marriage when those lines are crossed. Mark & Grace talking about breaking the demonic strongholds that come from inner vows. You’re already in a war. It’s time to fight. In this Season, Win Your Marriage War as Mark and Grace equip you with tools to fight the real enemy. TEX...
Abuse From Our Past
July 13, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes - 50.6 MBMany of us know what to do when we sin but we don't know what to do when someone sins against us. Grace openly shares her story of abuse from her past and how they grew closer by trusting Jesus to heal the shame that comes from past hurts. The enemy often attacks our marriages by filling us with shame from our past. Carrying that hurt from the past will harm our marriage. You're not defined by what is done to you but what Jesus has done for you. Not only are we forgiven but we are made clean....
Thinking Of Myself
July 06, 2020 09:00 - 26 minutes - 48.9 MBHow proud are you? Selfishness and pride show up in marriage unlike anywhere else. Satan got kicked out of heaven because of pride but Jesus came to earth as a humble servant. Mark and Grace share how to overcome pride with humility. In Season One, we're talking about spiritual warfare in marriage from Mark and Grace's book, Win Your War. A practical marriage, parenting, and relationship book that is grounded in the Word of God and focused on recognizing Satan’s role in your life. Mark and Gr...
#Winning Our War
June 29, 2020 09:00 - 30 minutes - 55.5 MBSatan attacks marriages. Adam and Eve got married and then came the war. Spiritual warfare begins at home and it begins with the marriage. The good news is that Jesus has won the war. In Season One, we're talking about spiritual warfare in marriage from Mark and Grace's book, Win Your War. A practical marriage, parenting, and relationship book that is grounded in the Word of God and focused on recognizing Satan’s role in your life. Mark and Grace Driscoll help you understand the power Jesus ...
Our Marriage Feels Like Hell
June 22, 2020 09:00 - 26 minutes - 48.2 MBMarriage can feel like Heaven or like Hell. Mark and Grace talk about how you can literally pull Hell up into your marriage but you can also invite Heaven down. In Season One, we're talking about spiritual warfare in marriage from Mark and Grace's book, Win Your War. A practical marriage, parenting, and relationship book that is grounded in the Word of God and focused on recognizing Satan’s role in your life. Mark and Grace Driscoll help you understand the power Jesus gives you to overcome t...
How do I get my Husband to do chores? - Bonus Q&A
June 15, 2020 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBIn this bonus episode, Mark and Grace answer a question from a wife on how to encourage her husband to want to do chores around the house when he gets home from work. Husbands, listen up. Wives, you're welcome. They also share some of their favorite marriage resources and where you can find them. These questions came from questions they answered on YouTube. Subscribe and find more of Mark and Grace on YouTube here. TEXT MOREGRACE to 31996 to go deeper into every episode this season and the bo...
I'm NOT Your Enemy
June 15, 2020 09:00 - 20 minutes - 38.2 MBSome couples think there are only two people in a marriage. Christians say there are three (including God). Mark and Grace talk about the fourth person in your marriage in the first episode of the Real Marriage Podcast. In Season One, we're talking about spiritual warfare in marriage from Mark and Grace's book, Win Your War. A practical marriage, parenting, and relationship book that is grounded in the Word of God and focused on recognizing Satan’s role in your life. Mark and Grace Driscoll h...
Introducing: Real Marriage
June 02, 2020 15:24 - 6 minutes - 6.24 MBMark and Grace share a funny story about their first date as they talk about their new podcast, Real Marriage. Their story isn't perfect and neither is their marriage but thankfully their God is, and He does perfect work through imperfect people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices