Ep 21 | 12 Years of Marriage: What We Know Now

Show Notes If this conversation is stirring something in you and you want to go deeper — we want to go there with you. Join us at the 2026 Pray Without Ceasing Conference on August 15th in Buena Park, CA.  Details and registration are linked below! Register today:  https://praywithoutceasing2026.eventbrite.com   Episode Overview   What does it really take to make a marriage last? In this episode, we get honest and personal as Brandon and Audrey reflect on 12 years of marriage — the hard seasons, the joyful ones, and everything God taught them in between. This conversation is real, it’s relatable, and it’s rooted in faith.   Whether you’re newlywed, years in, or still believing for a covenant partner, there’s something in this episode for you.   What We Cover Brandon’s three pillars of a lasting marriage: Jesus, communication, and togetherness Why Audrey says the most important thing you can do is surrender your marriage to God The truth that marriage was God’s idea — not yours  Why communicating when you don’t feel like it often the most important time to speak up The danger of isolation in marriage and why sharing yourself fully with your spouse matters more than you think Key Takeaway Marriage is not a feeling you fall in and out of — it’s a covenant you tend, surrender, and grow inside of. When God is at the center, even the hard years become part of a beautiful story. Reflection Questions What has God been teaching you in your current season of marriage or relationship? Is there an area where you’ve been waiting for your spouse to make you happy instead of bringing that to God first? Where might isolation be creeping in, and what’s one step you can take toward openness? Scripture Referenced “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.” — Ecclesiastes 4:9   Connect With Us Instagram @AudreyTousantShelby Learn more at www.praywithoutceasingministries.com  Share this episode with a friend who needs encouragement in their marriage If this episode blessed you, leave us a review and let us know. We’d love to hear your story.