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The Marriage Altar
by Michael & Shana Williams
Welcome to The Marriage Altar—a sacred space for married couples who are holding on to hope when everything feels broken. We are Michael & Shana Williams, and we know what it feels like to struggle with a broken marriage, secrets, lies and addictions. But, we also know that God can restore anything. This podcast is for those walking through the fire: infidelity, betrayal, addiction, and the deep wounds no one sees. But more than that, it’s for those who believe—or are daring to believe—that God can still breathe life into what looks dead.Each episode offers honest conversations, Biblical truth, and practical encouragement for couples who are fighting for healing, restoration, and redemption in their marriage. Whether you're standing in the wreckage or walking the long road toward repair, this space was created to remind you that you're not alone—and that with God, healing is possible.At The Marriage Altar, we lay down pride, pain, and shame—and invite God to rebuild what only He
Episodes
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Five Things I LOVE About You!
What if one simple habit could begin changing the atmosphere of your marriage? In this episode of The Marriage Altar, we're talking about the power of appreciation. It's easy to notice what frustrates us, but healthy marriages are built by intentionally recognizing - and expressing- the things we...
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I Lost Myself Trying To Save My Marriage
Somewhere in trying to save your marriage...you lost yourself. After betrayal, it's easy to become consumed with what they did and whether you can trust them again. But what about you? In this epidose, we're talking about how betrayal pulls you into survival mode- and how to start coming back to...
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If We Love Each Other....This Shouldn't Be This Hard
"if we really love each other... this shouldn't be this hard." It's a quiet belief a lot of us carry into marriage - and when things feel difficult, it can make us question everything. In this episode, we're unpacking why this isn't true, what hard moments in marriage are actually revealing, and...
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The Unsexy Work of Building a Great Marriage
Most of what builds a great marriage doesn't feel sexy. It feels intentional. It feels awkward sometimes. It feels like choosing discipline over desire and consistency over chemistry. In this episode, we talk about the unsexy work of building a great marriage - the conversations, the boundaries,...
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Vision Casting As a Couple: Where Are We Actually Going?
Many marriages don't break - they drift. Not because of conflict, but because there was never a shared direction. In this episode of The Marriage Altar, we talk about vision casting as a couple and why clarity matters in marriage. We explore how drifting creates distance, why misalignment often...
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You're Not Fighting About What You're Fighting About!
Most arguments in marriage aren't really about the dishes, the budget, or the tone of voice. They're about something deeper. In this episode of the Marriage Altar Podcast, we unpack the truth behind recurring conflict and reveal what's actually happening beneath the surface of your arguments. If...
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The Top 3 Predictors of Infidelity and How to Guard Your Marriage Against Them
In this episode, we break down the three most common predictors of infidelity-not to create fear, but to give couples wisdom, clarity and practical tools to protect their marriage before cracks start to form. Infidelity rarely begins with a dramatic moment; it almost always starts with the little...
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Marriage Counseling or Coaching - Which One Do You Need?
Sometimes it's hard to know if you and your spouse can benefit more from marriage counseling vs. marriage coaching. It might be possible that you need both! And, what is the difference anyway? Join Michael & Shana as they chat about counseling / coaching and which one may better serve you and…
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One Year Later: The Most Important Lessons We've Learned
What can God do in a year???? More than we can ask, think or imagine! In this episode we talk about what we have learned over the past year after infidelity and the suicide attempt that forever changed our world. We also share about what God has done to restore us to better than new! If you find...
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Marriage & Money: Building Unity In Your Finances
Money doesn't just pay the bills- it reflects our values, priorities, and trust in each other. In this episode, we talk about how couples can manage money together in a way that builds unity instead of division. From aligning your financial vision to tackling practical budgeting as a team, you'll...
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The Attack On Marriage and Family
Satan's tactics haven't changed since the beginning; but the way they are packaged has changed. We dive into some controversial topics here like abortion, homosexuality, and the transgender movement because these are the top 3 ways that our nation and world are being indoctrinated to believe lies...
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Dealing With Triggers In Your Marriage
Trauma in a marriage relationship often leads to triggers- those unwanted thoughts, places, things, and people that cause us to relapse into the traumatic world we left behind. If you and your spouse are struggling with moving beyond the pain of the past, you will need to work through the…
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Praying Together When You Don't Feel Like It
Let’s be honest — there are days when praying together as a couple feels more like a chore than a sacred connection. Maybe there’s tension between you, disappointment with God, or just plain exhaustion. In this episode, we’re talking about what to do when you don’t feel like praying together —…
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Talking Without Tearing Each Other Apart
When tensions rise, the way you talk to each other can either pull you closer or push you farther apart. In this episode of The Marriage Altar Podcast, we’re getting real about how to have hard conversations without slipping into defensiveness, accusations, or complete shutdown. You’ll learn: Why...
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Guarding Your Marriage Against Busyness and Burnout
In this powerful and practical episode of The Marriage Altar, Shana and Michael get real about one of the biggest threats to modern marriages: busyness. If your calendar is full but your connection with your spouse feels empty, you're not alone—and you're not without hope. We dive into what…
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Laugh, Love, Fun: Why Your Marriage Needs More Play
Let's face it...most marriages are full of monotonous day to day operations of child rearing, working, attending to other dutes that can suck the life out of a marriage. Most marriages are not usually full of laughing and just plain old having fun with one another. In this episode, we chat about...
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Letting Go of the Lies in Your Marriage
Tell me lies....or actually, DON'T tell me lies! In this episode of The Marriage Altar, we dive into the lies we tell ourselves, the lies we tell each other and the huge negative impact they have on the marriage. How can you come clean and move into restoration? What does it look like to have an...
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Is This Spiritual Warfare? How to Discern the Invisible Battle for Your Marriage
In this powerful episode of The Marriage Altar, we're digging into a question every couple in crisis has asked: Is this spiritual warfare? You'll learn how to discern when your marriage is under spiritual attack, how the enemy strategizes and uses confusion, division and exhaustion to weaken your...
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The Link Between Trauma, Addiction and Marital Problems
Join us as we explore this topic in detail to uncover the connection between trauma and marital problems. We will answer your questions and give insight into the role it plays as well as how to recognize issues in your marriage that are directly related. We dive into Michael's life to reveal the...
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Blindsided By Betrayal: Finding God in the Ruins
The weight of betrayal in a marraige is crushing and life-changing for the victim. In an instant, life is forever changed and the innocence of the trust you once knew can never be fully regained. We know this unfortunate truth all too well. But, God can be found in the ruins of a broken marriage...
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Our Story of Addiction, Betrayal and Restoration
What happens when the fairytale fades and you're left with the ashes of betrayal, addiction and heartbreak? In this raw and redemptive first episode of The Marriage Altar, Michael & Shana open up about the painful beginnings of their story-and the powerful restoration only God could bring. This...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to The Marriage Altar—a sacred space for married couples who are holding on to hope when everything feels broken. We are Michael & Shana Williams, and we know what it feels like to struggle with a broken marriage, secrets, lies and addictions. But, we also know that God can restore anything. This podcast is for those walking through the fire: infidelity, betrayal, addiction, and the deep wounds no one sees. But more than that, it’s for those who believe—or are daring to believe—that God can still breathe life into what looks dead.Each episode offers honest conversations, Biblical truth, and practical encouragement for couples who are fighting for healing, restoration, and redemption in their marriage. Whether you're standing in the wreckage or walking the long road toward repair, this space was created to remind you that you're not alone—and that with God, healing is possible.At The Marriage Altar, we lay down pride, pain, and shame—and invite God to rebuild what only He
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Welcome to The Marriage Altar—a sacred space for married couples who are holding on to hope when everything feels broken. We are Michael & Shana Williams, and we know what it feels like to struggle with a broken marriage, secrets, lies and addictions. But, we also know that God can restore...
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The Marriage Altar is created and hosted by Michael & Shana Williams.
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