EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 24 MIN
When Duty Keeps Winning: Being Married in the Military Without Losing Yourself--Beth Runkle
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Beth Runkle--author of Another Move, God? 30 Encouragements to Embrace Your Life as a Military Wife--knows being married in the military can feel like losing time, control, even your voice. When duty wins (again), what keeps your marriage from drifting? This episode steps into the tension: respect when it’s hard, staying connected when you’re apart, and quieting the mental spiral. It’s honest about the strain—and speaks to the part of you asking, “How do we not just survive this?” Show Notes and Resources Connect with Beth & get her book "Another Move, God?" at bethrunkle.com. You can also get a free 7-week Leader's Guide for small groups for Beth's book Join a Weekend to Rememeber Marriage Getawat at weekendtoremember.com Lead a transformative marriage study group with Art of Marriage or Vertical Marriage Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at CSBible.com. Follow us on all social platforms: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube Find resources from our podcast at shop.familylife.com. Download FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy
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Dave and Ann Wilson talk with Beth Runkle about being married in the military—navigating distance, respect, and staying connected when duty comes first.
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