25 Years of Marriage & Ministry: What God Has Taught Us

What does it really take to stay married for 25 years in today’s world? In this special episode of The Deep End Podcast, Pastor Tim Hatch and Cheryl Hatch sit down with their son Connor for an honest, funny, heartfelt, and deeply practical conversation about 25 years of marriage and ministry. From raising children while planting a church… to surviving criticism, burnout, financial struggles, spiritual warfare, and the pressures of ministry life — this episode pulls back the curtain on the real challenges and blessings behind a lasting Christian marriage. They answer powerful audience questions about: • How they met and fell in love • The hardest season of ministry • Balancing church life and family life • Handling criticism without letting it destroy your marriage • Why so many marriages fail today • Opposite-sex friendships after marriage • Blended families and conflict with adult children • Christian weddings without going into debt • Advice for young couples entering ministry • What they would tell their younger selves • How to build a marriage that lasts This episode is filled with wisdom, humor, vulnerability, biblical truth, and practical relationship advice for couples, pastors, young adults, singles, ministry leaders, and families. Whether you are dating, engaged, married, serving in ministry, or struggling to hold your relationship together — this conversation will encourage you to stay faithful, stay grounded in Christ, and remember what matters most. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 📲 Subscribe for more biblical conversations, cultural analysis, and real-life Christian discussions. 👍 LIKE this video if marriage and family matter. 💬 COMMENT: What is the best marriage advice you’ve ever received? 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. ❤️ Thank you for being part of our journey and celebrating this moment with us. 📌 More Resources: 🔵 Website: https://TimHatchLive.com 🔵 Join our membership community: patreon.com/timhatchlive 🔵 Get Pastor Tim’s book: https://EndingEmptiness.com 📲 Follow on Social: 🔵 Facebook: / timhatchlive 🔵 Instagram: / timhatchlive 🔵 X/Twitter: / timhatchlive 🔵 YouTube: / timhatchlive ✅ Our Podcasts: 🔵 The Deep End – Weekly faith, politics, and culture. Mondays 7:30 PM EST. 🔵 Deep Dive Bible Study – Devotional teaching. Wednesdays 7:30 PM EST. 🔵 10 Questions with Tim – Live Q&A. First Thursdays at Noon EST. 👉 Ask Anything: [email protected] 💥 Partner with us: https://timhatchlive.com/support ✳ 20% of all giving is tithed back to The American Bible Society and Project Rescue. ✅ Watch More: https://timhatchlive.com ✅ Books & Swag: https://store.timhatchlive.com ✅ Rumble: https://timhatchlive.com/rumble