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EPISODE · Jul 6, 2026 · 40 MIN

Why We Keep Choosing Football

from 4th Quarter Marriage · host Kevin and Valerie Taft

Episode 1: Why We Keep Choosing FootballFriday night lights are exciting—but they only tell a small part of the story.In our very first episode, we're sharing why, after years of long hours, missed dinners, late nights, and countless sacrifices, we still choose football.It's not because the game is easy. It's because of the people.We talk about the community that football creates, the challenge of balancing marriage and the demands of coaching, and why we've learned that a strong marriage doesn't happen by accident—it happens on purpose.In this episode, we also introduce our Four Quarter Game Plan:🏈 1st Quarter: Our why for football—community.⏰ 2nd Quarter: The hardest part—the time commitment.📖 3rd Quarter: Why Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 has become the foundation of our marriage and this podcast.❤️ 4th Quarter: Our Marriage Playbook Tip: The 15-Minute Reset—a simple habit that's helped us reconnect even during the busiest football seasons.Whether you're a coach, a coach's spouse, a sports family, or simply trying to build a stronger marriage, we're so glad you're here.Because football may be what brings us together...but building Christ-centered marriages is why we're here.

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