In today's episode, we explore some of the awe-inspiring prophecies regarding Jesus' birth and discuss their profound significance to our faith. Join us as we embark on a new series that not only reflects on the prophecies about Jesus' birth, life, death, and the eternal marriage of Christ to His bride but also illuminates how these discussions can strengthen our marriages. Through exploring these divine predictions, we uncover the power of prophecy in Scripture, engage with the history and...

In this heartwarming episode of the Marriage After God podcast, we share a topic close to our hearts: the power of words in our relationships with our children. As we wrap up our insightful words series, we offer a glimpse into the biblical foundations that guide our conversations, sharing seven key phrases from the Bible that we believe can profoundly impact our children's hearts and minds. From the sunny moments spent gardening and studying outside to our family's cherished inside jokes,...

In this episode, we open our hearts and share personal stories, including the challenges we faced when words were misused and the joy of rediscovering our harmony. From discussing the anticipation and differences of our current pregnancy to the spiritual growth within our family, this episode is a testament to the fact that communication is the bedrock of a thriving marriage. We highlight "7 Words Every Spouse Needs to Hear" - phrases that carry weight beyond their simplicity. These words...

The power of the words we speak to ourselves cannot be overstated, and in this episode, we're going back to the source of all life and truth - the Bible. We'll explore seven pivotal words and the scriptures that have the power to revolutionize the way we think, act, and relate to our spouses. From understanding what it truly means to believe to embracing the freedom Christ offers, this episode is a heartfelt journey into the heart of God's promises for our lives and marriages. Through...

LISTEN FOR OUR SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT :) Hey, we’re Aaron and Jennifer Smith, hosts of the Marriage After God podcast. In this episode, we delve into specific Bible stories that reveal the profound impact of words. Welcome back to our podcast! If you haven't already, please take a moment to subscribe to our channel. And after listening, we'd appreciate it if you could leave us a rating and review. If you're watching on YouTube, feel free to drop a comment! Topic: The Power of Words Illustrated...

In this episode, we discuss an important truth - the words we choose to receive and believe directly impact and direct the course of our lives. We see in Proverbs that wisdom and understanding come from knowing and accepting words of insight. Like Jesus' parable of seeds and soil, words only take root and have power in us when we fully receive and believe them. We share examples of how believing certain words led to accomplishing dreams like getting out of debt and writing our book, Marriage...

In this episode, we explore an incredible but overlooked truth - words are spiritual things! Just as God spoke the world into existence, what we say also carries spiritual power and implications. We look at 1 John 4 on "testing the spirits" and see this refers to assessing the words and messages people speak to determine their origin - from God or not. Jesus calls His own words "spirit and life." But does the Bible give us any other scripture to show us how words are spirit? Understanding...

In this episode, we explore the incredible power words have to our world and our marriage, tracing this truth back to the creation story. Just as God spoke the world into being, the enemy tempted and deceived using words. We see through stories like the Tower of Babel how unified language and common words allowed people to accomplish anything. And how having the same words in our marriage can allow us to accomplish anything in our marriages. The printing press revolution spread ideas widely...

In this episode, we share that we are bringing back video to our podcast! We started out years ago with video but took a break to focus just on audio. Now we're excited to add in some visual elements again. We recap what the start of 2024 has held- grieving my brother's passing, celebrating Jennifer's birthday and our 17th anniversary, and dealing with pipes freezing in our home. It's been an eventful and emotionally challenging start to the year. We then introduce our new 8-week series on...

In this fun holiday episode, we are sharing 12 creative Christmas date night ideas for married couples! The Christmas season is full of romance with the lights, music and cozy weather. We want to encourage you to take advantage and plan some intentional couple time. We share why dating your spouse is so important: it makes you both feel cherished, gets you out of routine, leads to romantic intimacy, and models healthy marriage for your kids. Staying connected through dating prevents drifting...

In this special Thanksgiving episode, we are sharing about the immense value of serving others together in marriage. While the holiday may look different for all of us this year, we want to encourage you with the blessings, unity and purpose that come from adopting a lifestyle of service as a couple. We start by reflecting on our own journey of serving in various capacities over the years - from youth ministry, to nonprofits, to family and friends. Making service a shared activity has built...

This episode concludes our 8-part series walking through the Lord's Prayer. Listen to all parts for more marriage wisdom. In this episode, we finish The Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6:13, the final verse in the Lord's Prayer. We discuss Jesus' personal experience with temptation and how God never tempts us. We encourage listeners to rely on God daily for deliverance from temptation and evil and how God has not only taken care of the consequences of sin but also has provided away for us to walk...

In this episode we dive into Matthew 6:12 and the importance of forgiveness in marriage. We discuss how forgiveness requires trusting God to transform our hearts and align with Christ's example on the cross. This episode aims to encourage couples to pray for the humility and grace to forgive often in marriage. Topics Discussed: Jesus teaches us to pray for forgiveness Understanding what it means to be a debtor Forgiveness sets us free even if debt remains Forgiving as we've been forgiven by...

In this episode, we focus on Matthew 6:11, where Jesus teaches us to pray for our "daily bread." We discuss how God's Word and prayer are our spiritual nourishment and should be daily fuel for our marriages. This episode aims to encourage couples to make Bible reading and prayer non-negotiable daily habits in order to have thriving, God-dependent marriages. Topics Discussed: Jesus as the bread of life Daily consuming God's Word God's Word as nourishment for marriage Making prayer and Bible...

This episode focuses on Matthew 6:10 and what it means to pray for God's kingdom and will in our marriages. We discuss aligning our desires with God's, pursuing His heart in prayer, and walking in obedience. This episode aims to encourage listeners to evaluate their motivations in prayer and develop a more sincere, obedient prayer life. Topics Discussed: Praying for God's kingdom and will in marriage Examining our motivations and desires in prayer Pursuing God's heart versus our own...

This episode explores principles we can apply from Jesus' teaching on prayer in Matthew 6:9-13. We discuss how starting our prayers by acknowledging God as our heavenly Father affects our heart posture. We also touch on coming to God freely as His children to share all parts of our life, while still revering His holiness. This episode aims to encourage listeners to strengthen their intimacy with God the Father in prayer. Topics Discussed: Praying to God as a good heavenly Father Approaching...

Our prayer must not be self-centered. It must arise not only because we feel our own need as a burden we must lay upon God, but also because we are so bound up in love for our fellow men that we feel their need acutely as our own. To make intercession for men is the most powerful and practical way in which we can express our love for them. - John Calvin When it comes to prayer, we often worry about the right words to say or wonder if we are praying “enough.” But Jesus teaches us in...

Get your copy of "The Marriage Gift: 365 Prayers For Our Marriage" today! HTTP://themarriagegift.com Welcome back to Part 2 of our enlightening 8-week series on prayer. Last week, we delved deep into understanding the essence of true prayer. If you missed it, don't fret! Simply hit play after this episode and enjoy a double dose of spiritual nourishment. Before we dive in, we have some exciting news! Alongside this podcast series, we've crafted an 8-part devotional exclusively for the Life...

Support this podcast and your marriage and grab a copy of The Marriage Gift: 365 Prayers For Our Marriage today! HTTP://themarriagegift.com This 8-part series will go through the teaching of Jesus on prayer in Matthew 6. Each episode of this 8 part series will discuss one or 2 verses from his teaching on prayer and pull out the lessons and principles that we can apply to our own prayer journey in our personal life and marriage. Episode 1 will focus on Matthew 6:5 "And when you pray, you...

Welcome back to the "Marriage After God" podcast with your hosts, Aaron and Jennifer Smith. In this second installment of our two-part series on "10 Relationships in the Bible That Can Inspire Your Marriage," we delve deeper into the intricate dynamics of biblical relationships and the profound lessons they offer. Today, we explore: Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5): A cautionary tale about the consequences of deceit and the importance of honesty in marriage. How do our actions and choices...

Do you love this podcast? If so please consider joining the Marriage After God patron Team. https://marriageaftergod.com/patron In this 2 part podcast series, we discuss the various spiritual and practical insights that we find through some of the most powerful relationship stories throughout the Bible. In part 1 of this series, we discus stories from the od testament and in part 2 we will discuss relationships we find in the new testament. We pray the insights we explorer in this episode...

Pre-order our 1-year marriage prayer devotional today! Themarriagegift.com Intro: Exploring the mystery of memory: Why did God give us the ability to remember things? The intangible nature of memory and its profound impact on our daily lives. The divine purpose: Memories from the past guiding our present. God's command to the Israelites: Remember your origins, struggles, and His salvation. The essence of memory: Applying past lessons to present circumstances. Emphasizing the importance of...

Introduction: Welcome to a Journey of Encouragement Join us as we explore the transformative power of positive affirmation in marriage. Discover how a single word of encouragement can change your day. Sponsored by: "The Marriage Gift: 365 prayers for our marriage." Strengthen your marriage through prayer. Visit themarriagegift.com. Celebrations and Reflections: Truett's Birthday and Affirmation Insights Truett's Birthday: Family fun with blueberry cake, park visits, and teaching...