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The Long Game: Thriving When Marriage Gets Tough
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The most beautiful love stories aren't the ones without conflict, but those where couples choose to stay and grow through the hard seasons. In this powerful season finale of our marriage season, we're tackling what it truly means to play the long game in marriage. Marriage isn't just merging schedules and living spaces, it's merging wounds, dreams, habits, and faith journeys. Two imperfect people trying to love like Jesus did. When that journey gets rocky, it doesn't mean you've failed; it means you're in the process of becoming something beautiful together.
Renee shares intimate advice about recommitting to your spouse beyond just anniversary celebrations. Those small moments—a whispered prayer in the kitchen asking God for strength to choose love today, or holding your partner's hand and saying "I still choose you despite knowing more of your flaws now"—these are the threads that strengthen the fabric of lasting love. Remember, God specializes in resurrection. What feels numb can be made new; what feels stale can become sacred again.
Your marriage has purpose beyond your happiness. It's a kingdom partnership, a testimony to God's faithfulness, and a legacy that influences everyone around you. When you shift from a sprint mentality to a marathon mindset, you stop asking "how do I win this fight?" and start asking "how do we fight for each other and what we're building together?" That's when breakthrough happens.
Whether you're newly married, celebrating your tenth anniversary, or navigating a tough season right now, this episode offers faith-filled perspective to help you stay the course. Subscribe for our upcoming dating series, and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement in their marriage journey. God isn't finished with your love story yet.
Chapters
1. Welcome to 1 True Talks (00:00:00)
2. Navigating Marriage's Challenges with Faith (00:02:12)
3. Reigniting Commitment in Tough Times (00:03:27)
4. Marriage & Ministry Connection (00:04:52)
5. Developing a Marathon Mindset (00:07:21)
6. Closing Prayer and Next Season Preview (00:10:00)
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