Why Is This So Hard In Marriages?

Send us Fan MailYes, you read that title right! In Episode 5, we’re unpacking “M” for Marriage — and revealing the two cuss words that can wreck marriages when we ignore God’s design. Marriage isn’t a contract. It’s a covenant that thrives (or falls apart) based on how we choose to live it, God’s way or our way. We’re getting real about what it takes to build a marriage filled with joy, peace, trust, and genuine love, even when it’s hard.Dear Singles, this is for you too! You don’t have to be married to gain wisdom, perspective, and hope for your relationships. What we share here can help prepare your heart, protect it, and align it with God’s vision for love.  Our prayer and purpose: That your thinking shifts, heart strengthens, and you walk away empowered to live out your love letters.Hit play and prepare for transformative truths, laughter, and a fresh perspective on what marriage really requires. This conversation might just change how you live and love!Chapters:0:00     Welcome Intro1:40     What Everyone Needs to Know About Marriage!8:55     Engaged Twice, Broke Up Thrice, 3rd Time Was a Charm— Our Marriage Story17:31   “Husband & Wife Life” After the Honeymoon19:46   Marriage Challenge #1- Unawareness of the Covenant20:42   Marriage Challenge #2- The Soulmate Myth21:36   The Two CUSS WORDS of Marriage- Challenge #332:15   Marriage Challenge #4- A Broken Covenant35:56   Don’t Give Up On Loving Again After Breakup or Divorce37:00   Biblical Truth— 1 Peter Chapter 3, Verses 1 and 740:12   Overcoming & Winning in Marriage43:38   Episode 5 Power Takeaways for Your Marriage52:03   Your Love Letter Challenge & Closing Prayer3 Purposes of Marriage:Marriage and family are by God’s design. It is the first ordinance He created between one man and one woman with a divine purpose for life on earth.Carry Out the Covenant - Through respect, loyalty, and commitment.Procreate - Be fruitful and multiply. Couples without children can STILL be Spiritual parents and leaders in helping disciple the next generation.Companionship - Love, Support, and mutual Service.Power Takeaways to Win in Marriage:Keep Covenant— Stay committed and mindful of the “covenant” promise between the two of you and God. Seek help when and if the covenant is “broken.”Expect Challenges—  They WILL come; be prepared to face and do the work together without blame.Submit & Serve— For strength and growth.There’s power in submitting to each otherThere’s peace in his “Godly” leadershipGet regular marriage check-ups/tune-ups! Agree to participate in the 3 Cs:Level 1: ConversationsLevel 2: ConferencesLevel 3: Counseling & CoachingBiblical Truths:1 Peter Chapter 3, verses 1 and 71“Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives.”7“The same goes for you husbands: Be good to your wives. Honor them, delight in them. As women they lack some of your advantages. But in the new life of God’s grace, you’re equals. Treat your wives as equals so your prayers won’t be hindered.”Live Out Your Love Letter Challenge:Conduct a “Marriage Check-up or Tune-up!” Everything in one place: https://linktr.ee/loveletterswithjasonandrosLive out your Love Letter. 💌Everything in one place: JasonAndRos.comLive out your Love Letter. 💌