🎙️ 42 Years Strong — The Secrets to Building a Marriage That Lasts

What does it take to build a marriage that stands the test of time — through addiction, recovery, dreams, disappointments, and God’s redemption? In this powerful Marriage Monthly episode, Gabe and Alyssa sit down with Steve and Julia Jordan, who share their 42-year journey of building a life together.

From meeting at age 8, to surviving deep valleys of bitterness and alcoholism, to seeing God restore their relationship and bless them with a dream home they now use for ministry — this conversation is filled with real, hard-earned wisdom for couples in every season.

Discover:

• Why keeping Jesus at the center changes everything
• How to survive and heal after deep wounds in marriage
• The role of forgiveness — for your spouse and yourself
• How your greatest trials can become your greatest ministry
• The story of building a dream home as a couple and using it for God’s purposes
• Practical encouragement for couples in dark seasons

Steve and Julia’s testimony is living proof that surrender, humility, and faith can turn the hardest chapters into the most beautiful stories.

📖 Bible Verses Mentioned:

• Proverbs 3:5–6
• Psalm 127:1
• Jeremiah 29:11

💬 Question for you:

What’s one step you can take this week to strengthen the foundation of your marriage?

✅ Call to Action:

Like & subscribe for more faith-based marriage encouragement!

Leave a comment sharing how you’ve seen God restore something broken in your marriage.

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🎉 30 years of marriage! In this special anniversary episode, we’re recording from the King George Hotel in San Francisco, where it all began. From sweaty wedding dresses to surprise flowers, we’re diving deep into why celebration is essential in every season of marriage.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in routine, discouraged in your relationship, or just needed a reminder to smile more together—this episode is for you. Let’s talk about why celebrating your spouse might just be the missing piece to a joyful, long-lasting marriage.

💛 Marriage started with a celebration—let’s keep it going.

Discover:

• Why celebration strengthens your connection
• The power of cheering each other on
• How to support your spouse’s passions
• Creating traditions of gratitude in your home
• Resetting the tone of your relationship with simple moments
• What research says about celebrating wins in marriage
• The spiritual side of honoring your spouse

📖 Bible Verses Mentioned:

• Romans 12:15 – “Rejoice with those who rejoice.”
• Romans 12:10 – “Love each other with genuine affection and take delight in honoring each other.”
• 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 – “Be joyful always…”
• Galatians 5:13 – “Serve one another humbly in love.”
• Proverbs 17:22 – “A cheerful heart is good medicine.”
• John 10:10 – “The thief comes to steal, kill and destroy…”

💬 Question for You:
What’s one small way you can celebrate your spouse this week?

✨ Call to Action:
Like 👍, comment 💬, and subscribe 🔔 for more faith-filled encouragement to strengthen your marriage!
Tag your spouse or share this episode with a couple who inspires you.

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“Why do we keep doing this?”
That question might be the key to unlocking a whole new season in your marriage.

In this month’s episode, we dive deep into the unseen cycles that shape our relationships—many of which we inherited, others we’ve accidentally created. From generational trauma and addiction to criticism, over-scheduling, and emotional disconnection, we unpack the spiritual and practical steps it takes to recognize and break these toxic patterns.

💬 Drawing from personal stories, biblical truth, and hard-earned lessons from nearly 30 years of marriage, we explore how couples can rewrite their story—together.

📖 Key Scripture:
Romans 12:2 — “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…”

💡 Discover:

• How to recognize patterns that are holding your marriage back
• Breaking generational cycles of addiction, dysfunction, and trauma
• The link between emotional safety and long-term satisfaction
• Practical tools for spiritual connection and mental renewal
• The power of one bold step toward change
• King Josiah’s legacy of transformation and how it applies today

🎯 Key Takeaways:

• Every couple inherits patterns—some helpful, some harmful
• Defining your vision for your marriage is the first step
• Breaking a cycle takes awareness, agreement, and aligned action
• Community and spiritual connection are essential in the process
• One decision can start a ripple of healing for future generations

🙋‍♂️ Question for you:
What’s one cycle in your marriage or family history that needs to end—and what’s one small step you can take this week?

👉 Like & subscribe for more faith-filled marriage conversations!
💬 Leave a comment: What’s one cycle you’re breaking in your marriage?
🔗 Share this with a friend who needs encouragement today.

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