087: Preserve the Peace In Your Union

What if the key to peace in your marriage isn’t about solving every problem—it's about embracing do-overs, ditching perfection, and literally seasoning your relationship?In this eye-opening episode of the Marriage of Greatness podcast, Evan and Susan Money dive deep into the profound secret of “preserving the peace in your union”—not by striving for perfection, but by consistently choosing actions and attitudes that foster love, healing, and growth. Inspired by a timeless lesson from the Book of Mark, they reveal how to keep the “flavor” alive in your relationship and avoid the silent pitfalls that erode marriages from within.Key highlights from this episode:The Salt Metaphor: Discover what it means to "season and preserve" your marriage, and why losing your unique flavor can spell trouble.Growth Begets Growth: Hear how Evan and Susan challenge each other (and you!) to outdo each other in self-improvement—without unhealthy competition.The Power of Do-Overs: Learn why “resetting” after a blow-up is not just for kids, and how it can instantly restore connection.Speaking Your Partner’s Love Language—For Real: Find out how filling your partner’s “love tank” the wrong way is like trying to put gas in an electric car… and what to do instead.Listening Louder: Uncover the magic of giving your spouse the greatest present—your full, undivided presence—and why two eyes and two ears trump any screen.Actionable Challenges: Get practical, surprising ways to promote healing in your marriage, starting with a life-changing question and a simple pen-and-paper exercise.Plus, don’t miss the rapid-fire references to past episodes on stopping toxic teasing, ending pointless fights, and uncovering what really drives money arguments. Evan and Susan wrap up with a powerful reminder that the joy is in the journey—not the destination—and they dare you to take real action today.Episode Overview with Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction: “Preserve the peace in your union”—kicking off with wisdom from the Book of Mark02:23 – The salt metaphor & why your unique flavor matters in marriage03:44 – Healthy self-improvement competitions and following each other’s example05:26 – Salt as currency, promoting healing, and how to “determine in advance” to respond in love07:59 – The power of hitting the reset button—why do-overs work for adults too10:05 – Speaking your spouse’s love language: why it’s NOT about you (and hilarious real-life examples)14:43 – Listening louder: how your undivided presence can “fill your partner’s love tank”17:14 – The pen-and-paper healing challenge: actionable homework for couples19:29 – Highlight reel: recapping past episodes on teasing, fighting, fear, and money20:59 – Joy in the journey: avoiding “destination disease” in marriage21:49 – Final thoughts, next steps, and a heartfelt sign-offReady to transform the peace, passion, and partnership in your marriage? Hit play and jump in now!