Josh & Brianna Dowdy on Dating Your Spouse, Boundaries, and Faith Through Trials | Joy of Marriage Podcast #2

Pastor Troy Smothermon introduces the Joy Marriage Podcast and interviews Josh and Brianna Dowdy about their 16 years of marriage, how they met serving on the youth worship team, started dating, and got engaged in an unplanned car proposal. They discuss early expectations of marriage, learning to live selflessly, and prioritizing respect and love in their roles as husband and wife. The couple shares key boundaries like full transparency with phones and social media and intentionally setting time aside to date each other, including annual anniversary trips. They also recount overcoming miscarriages and a high-risk pregnancy where doctors urged abortion, believing God for healing that led to their son’s full lung development. They close with advice to keep priorities in order, honor God, and consistently date your spouse.