LISTEN FOR OUR SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT :) Hey, we’re Aaron and Jennifer Smith, hosts of the Marriage After God podcast. In this episode, we delve into specific Bible stories that reveal the profound impact of words. Welcome back to our podcast! If you haven't already, please take a moment to subscribe to our channel. And after listening, we'd appreciate it if you could leave us a rating and review. If you're watching on YouTube, feel free to drop a comment! Topic: The Power of Words Illustrated in Biblical Narratives Continuing our series on the power of words, we explore specific Bible stories t ..read more

In this episode, we discuss an important truth - the words we choose to receive and believe directly impact and direct the course of our lives. We see in Proverbs that wisdom and understanding come from knowing and accepting words of insight. Like Jesus' parable of seeds and soil, words only take root and have power in us when we fully receive and believe them. We share examples of how believing certain words led to accomplishing dreams like getting out of debt and writing our book, Marriage After God. The enemy also knows that lies believed lead to deception and destruction. That's why we mus ..read more

In this episode, we share that we are bringing back video to our podcast! We started out years ago with video but took a break to focus just on audio. Now we're excited to add in some visual elements again. We recap what the start of 2024 has held- grieving my brother's passing, celebrating Jennifer's birthday and our 17th anniversary, and dealing with pipes freezing in our home. It's been an eventful and emotionally challenging start to the year. We then introduce our new 8-week series on the power of words in marriage and life. Recent experiences with grief and observing our kids' speech has ..read more

The power of the words we speak to ourselves cannot be overstated, and in this episode, we're going back to the source of all life and truth - the Bible. We'll explore seven pivotal words and the scriptures that have the power to revolutionize the way we think, act, and relate to our spouses. From understanding what it truly means to believe to embracing the freedom Christ offers, this episode is a heartfelt journey into the heart of God's promises for our lives and marriages. Through personal stories, including a powerful testimony of Holy Spirit-inspired transformation and overcoming addicti ..read more

In this episode, we share that we are bringing back video to our podcast! We started out years ago with video but took a break to focus just on audio. Now we're excited to add in some visual elements again. We recap what the start of 2023 has held- grieving my brother's passing, celebrating Jennifer's birthday and our anniversary, and dealing with pipes freezing in our home. It's been an eventful and emotionally challenging start to the year. We share how important it is to be an encouragement to your spouse during difficult seasons. We then introduce our new 8-week series on the power of word ..read more

In this fun holiday episode, we are sharing 12 creative Christmas date night ideas for married couples! The Christmas season is full of romance with the lights, music and cozy weather. We want to encourage you to take advantage and plan some intentional couple time. We share why dating your spouse is so important: it makes you both feel cherished, gets you out of routine, leads to romantic intimacy, and models healthy marriage for your kids. Staying connected through dating prevents drifting over the long haul. Our 12 date suggestions range from festive activities like a cookie decorating nigh ..read more

If you have been blessed by our podcast, please consider supporting it by grabbing a copy of our 30-Day marriage devotionals. https://shop.marriageaftergod.com/collections/frontpage/products/husband-and-wife-after-god-devotional-bundle   How to pace:  Don't start out full force - reserve your energy for longevity Make a priority list - to set up for success - cut off outliers Include rest - or else burnout  Be patient - allows for disruption Don't compare - it steals joy  Check expectation - avoid disappointment READ TRANSCRIPT - Hi, and welcome to the "Marriage After God ..read more

When God heard the cries of His people in Egypt under the harsh rule and oppression of their master, he sent Moses to bring them a message of hope and comfort. He had a plan not just to bring them out of there suffering but to draw them closer to Himself. He told Moses to tell the people that He would rescue them and redeem them with an outstretched arm. He said, “ I will take you to be my people, and I will be your God, and you shall know that I am the LORD your God, who has brought you out from under your burdens…” [Exo 6:7 ESV] Praise God that our listeners and subscribers grow every year ..read more

In this special Thanksgiving episode, we are sharing about the immense value of serving others together in marriage. While the holiday may look different for all of us this year, we want to encourage you with the blessings, unity and purpose that come from adopting a lifestyle of service as a couple. We start by reflecting on our own journey of serving in various capacities over the years - from youth ministry, to nonprofits, to family and friends. Making service a shared activity has built life-giving memories and given us a shared mission. But for a season when we struggled relationally, our ..read more

This episode  concludes our 8-part series walking through the Lord's Prayer. Listen to all parts for more marriage wisdom. In this episode, we finish The Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6:13, the final verse in the Lord's Prayer. We discuss Jesus' personal experience with temptation and how God never tempts us. We encourage listeners to rely on God daily for deliverance from temptation and evil and how God has not only taken care of the consequences of sin but also has provided away for us to walk in holiness as well.  Topics Discussed: Jesus sympathizes with our temptation God never tempt ..read more