Your greatest storm can become your greatest motivation. In this marriage motivation, Monty conveys three important lessons he and his wife learned while driving through a storm in the Colorado Rockies. One thing is certain in this life - you will encounter storms in your relationship. The good news is that you are not alone. You have an amazing God who promises to be with you ..read more

Your marriage can be a beautiful LOVE SONG! In this episode of The Favorite Marriage podcast, Monty & Jeannine help couples view their marriage as a love song. As with each passing year and new experiences, you and your spouse are writing your marriage song of love. There might be a few scratches on your song, but it doesn't mean your song is over or should be thrown away. No matter where your marriage is at, from this moment on, decide to write a love song worth telling. Your marriage love song can be one of “God’s Greatest Hits.” 1 John 4:8 - “God is love.” Songs of Solomon 8:6-7 ..read more

LET'S GET NAKED! Intimacy is an essential building block to every marriage. In this episode of The Favorite Marriage podcast, Monty & Jeannine discuss different types of intimacy and how they can enhance and strengthen the marriage bond. Intimacy is not for the faint of heart. It requires vulnerability and transparency from both partners. God created marriage to be a safe place where a couple can be totally exposed to each other - intellectually, emotionally, sexually and spiritually. Intimacy is about sharing your lives with one another and living in a shame-free environment. Scriptu ..read more

How can a marriage rebuild trust after it has been broken? In this episode of The Favorite Marriage podcast, Monty & Jeannine address this critical question and offer practical tools to rediscovering trust. Join the discussion as they unpack three critical elements to living in a trustworthy marriage once again. Each element includes a "I trust you..." statement. 1. Consistency 2. Character 3. Compassion You can now listen to full episode on our YouTube channel. Visit YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thefavoritemarriage?si=oDZQ126jzF3Wymde  To order the KEEP SHOWING UP merchandise visit ..read more

The marriage relationship is a valuable gift which must be protected. In this episode of The Favorite Marriage podcast, Monty & Jeannine speak to the subject of setting healthy boundaries in your marriage. Setting and respecting boundaries in marriage is a huge way to show your spouse that you care about their needs and respect their desires. They encourage every couple to navigate “boundary conversations” with honesty and beneficial agreements. In this episode, you will learn the three boundary circles. The Three Areas Where Boundaries Matter 1. The Inner Circle - Boundaries in Marriage 2 ..read more

You asked for it and we delivered! One of the greatest gifts in marriage is communication. In this episode of The Favorite Marriage podcast, Monty & Jeannine discuss the benefits of rediscovering the art of communication. You will learn how to view communication as colored street lights - Red Light, Green Light, Yellow Light - and how to implement them in any situation. They also provide three healthy approaches to communication which will create deeper intimacy, respect, and marital happiness. The Three T's to Communication 1. The Right Timing 2. The Right Tone 3. The Right Topic Recent ..read more

Let's have a positive sex talk! In this bonus episode of The Favorite Marriage, couples will gain an optimistic and biblical world view of sex, and the importance of experiencing sexual intimacy in the context of marital oneness. Listen in as Monty shares a special message at his home church in Colorado Springs. Monty & Jeannine serve as marriage coaches and class facilitators at Restoration Church. Recent Recognition: The Favorite Marriage podcast was recognized as one of the Top 35 Marriage Podcasts of 2023, coming in at the #10 spot.  "I would like to personally cong ..read more

Welcome back to The Favorite Marriage Podcast! In this first New Year episode, we discuss one important tool for your marriage toolbox...creating a Marriage Faith-Vision. As you and your spouse enter a New Year, we want to help you cultivate a A Faith-Vision based on what God has promised to do in you and through you. It's vital for you to view your marriage through God’s eyes and move in faith towards that vision.  Three details to writing a Marriage Faith-Vision 1. The Faith-vision must be rooted in God’s word 2. The Faith-vision must be written down 3. The Faith-vision must be pursued ..read more

Christmas gifts play a huge role during this time of the year. In this episode of The Favorite Marriage podcast, Monty & Jeannine discuss the purpose of gifts and relate them to marriage. One of God’s greatest gifts to humanity is marriage, where love, romance, friendship, and intimacy are “exchanged.” There’s a deep human connection found only in a committed union between husband and wife. As a husband and wife, it’s important to treat our marriage as a gift from God. The three gifts discussed are: 1. The Gift of Love 2. The Gift of Romance/Sex 3. The Gift of Companionship Scriptures used ..read more

What do these Christmas songs have in common? "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree", "Mistletoe" and "Sleigh Ride." Well, they all contain a marriage trait - or should we say a marriage "treat!" In this episode of The Favorite Marriage podcast, Monty & Jeannine review famous Christmas carols and apply marriage principles to them. They created a list of FAVORITE Christmas songs that would encompass valuable traits of a marriage such as love and romance, forgiveness and trust, serving and generosity, good communication, good ol’ fun, and of course, prayer and worship.   So the next t ..read more