121: Strength of Spirit in Your Marriage

What if the secret to a thriving marriage is not about doing more, but about muting the world and tapping into the power of silence? Discover in this uplifting episdoe how building your "strength of spirit" can radically transform your relationship from the inside out. Evan Money and Susan Money share practical ways to cultivate spiritual resilience, the discipline of quiet, and the intentional guardrails that protect your most cherished connection. Drawing inspiration from Mother Teresa and Billy Graham, you'll learn why stillness is your greatest foundation for marital greatness—and how now is the time to bring clarity and intention to your love.Episode Highlights:00:00 Strength of spirit in marriage—what it means00:43 Great marriages built on habits, not hype01:14 Intentional inspiration & celebration of 100 episodes02:07 Galatians 5 Fruit of the Spirit—focus on strength of spirit03:23 Metaphor: the elevator & accessing spiritual fruit04:38 Why "self control" misses the mark—strength must be built05:25 How do you currently strengthen your spiritual life?06:05 Practical example—finding silence to build spirit07:44 Quote: "It's not who you listen to, it's who you mute"08:03 Definition—strength of spirit, aligning with God's will09:03 The power of stillness & listening for God's voice09:38 Clarity comes from stillness—ditch the noise11:21 Inspiration from Rolls Royce & Ritz Carlton on intentionality12:39 Lessons from Mother Teresa—prayer as deep listening14:39 Billy Graham—prayer as lifestyle17:01 Biblical wisdom—guardrails & protecting your marriage18:54 Simple guardrail strategies for marital protection20:53 Stillness over stimulation—training not neglecting your spirit22:58 In marriage—responding, not reacting; engaging, not withdrawing23:44 Action steps: slow down, tune in, and build clarity24:14 Closing encouragement & episode wrap-up