105: Meet Percy and Ashley Thaba

What if the secret to a thriving marriage isn’t about being perfect—but about “breaking boundaries” through vulnerability, honest role-playing, and truly going all-in… no matter how different your backgrounds?In this episode of Marriage of Greatness, hosts Evan Money and Susan Money pull back the curtain for an unfiltered, deep-dive conversation with powerhouse couple Percy Thaba and Ashley Thaba—missionary leaders impacting marriages across Africa. You'll be surprised by what you'll discover about marriage, faith, culture, and perseverance.Key Highlights:The Thabas get raw about the real challenges (and sometimes hilarious realities) of navigating menopause, overwork, and marital conflict resolution strategies—including the role-playing techniques they swear by.Hear how Ashley, a Southern belle from Georgia, and Percy, a Botswana native, overcame staggering cultural and familial differences, building a ministry together that defied all odds.Discover powerful lessons on balancing personal ambition, family needs, and spiritual calling—plus why “all in” is the only way for marriages to thrive.The couples get candid about money, pride, forgiveness, and why learning to say “we” instead of “me” changed everything.Stay for the fun twist: who would play Percy and Ashley in a Hollywood film about their wild, boundary-breaking journey? (Hint: Denzel Washington makes a cameo.)Sprinkled throughout are actionable takeaways, laughter, and hope-filled wisdom for every stage of marriage—even when breaking the glass ceiling means giving it all away for a higher purpose.Episode Timestamped Overview[00:00:02] Meet Percy and Ashley Thaba—how an unexpected connection led to this powerhouse interview.[00:01:05] Welcome & vision—learn why this podcast is more than your average marriage interview.[00:02:19] The backstory—how a Southern belle and a Botswana native build a life & ministry together.[00:05:15] Top 3 things they appreciate most about each other—truth bombs and sweet surprises.[00:11:09] Discerning God’s will vs. personal ambition—lessons from the “balloon and string” analogy.[00:16:13] Real talk about resentment, role play, and conflict resolution.[00:24:09] The power of grace—why giving space to process matters in love.[00:27:06] Breaking the taboo: Navigating menopause and intimacy after 20+ years.[00:31:01] Workaholism, boundaries, and the tyranny of the urgent—finding balance for the whole family.[00:39:08] Creating rhythms for connection—mission-driven marriage and parenting through seasons.[00:43:03] Biggest marriage advice—how expecting complexity and “role playing” built a foundation stronger than their differences.[00:45:38] Finances, identity, oneness, and the power of “we.”[00:56:11] Hollywood dream cast—who’d play Percy and Ashley?[01:02:29] Where to follow the Thabas’ work and an invitation for marriage breakthroughs.Get ready for radical honesty, laughter, and a masterclass in “Marriage of Greatness.”