71 / How Gratitude Strengthens Your Marriage

As the holiday season approaches, it’s more than just twinkling lights, family gatherings, and festive traditions—it’s a powerful invitation to slow down and notice the blessings right in front of us. And one of the greatest blessings we often overlook? Our marriage.In this episode of The Favorite Marriage Podcast, Monty and Jeannine dive into the transformative power of gratitude and how it can strengthen your relationship in ways big and small.They explore:✨ Why gratitude is more than a feeling—it’s a practice✨ How expressing appreciation rewires the emotional climate of your marriage✨ Simple, everyday ways couples can show thankfulness✨ How gratitude can diffuse conflict, increase connection, and create joy✨ Stories from their own 30-year journey and the lessons they’re still learningWhether your marriage is thriving, surviving, or somewhere in between, gratitude has the power to soften hearts, shift perspectives, and remind you both of the beauty God has placed in your relationship.So grab a warm drink, settle in, and join Monty and Jeannine as they unwrap the gift of gratitude—and discover how being thankful can make this season (and your marriage) brighter than ever. Resources:To order the KEEP SHOWING UP merchandise visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thefavoritemarriage.com/resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Recent Recognition: The Favorite Marriage podcast was recognized as one of the Top 20 Marriage Podcasts to follow in 2025. "I would like to personally congratulate you as your podcast, The Favorite Marriage has been selected by our panelist as one of the Top 35 Marriage Podcasts on the web."  - Anuj Agarwal Founder of Feedspot. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blog.feedspot.com/marriage_podcasts/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Favorite Marriage Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://thefavoritemarriage.com⁠⁠⁠Connect with us on social media▶️ Follow:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thefavoritemarriage.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/@thefavoritemarriage?si=oDZQ126jzF3Wymde -Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095217663567Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_favorite_marriage/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#TheFavoriteMarriage #TheFavoriteMarriagePodcast #ThanksgivingandMarriage #HealthyMarriage #GratitudeInMarriage