🎙️ The Passion Podcast
Episode Title: A Journey of Love, Ministry & Resilience with Mike & Connie (Part 3)
Hosts: Pastor Danny & Dr. Amelia Cole
Guests: Mike & Connie Smith
đź’ś Opening Hook:
We are Pastor Danny and Dr. Amelia Cole: Marriage Educators, Ministry Leaders, and Real-Life Partners in Purpose and Passion. We transform couples from roommates to soulmates — God’s way.
đź“– Episode Summary:
In this heartfelt episode of The Passion Podcast, Pastor Danny and Dr. Amelia Cole continue their powerful conversation with Mike and Connie Smith, diving deep into the real journey of love, leadership, and lasting legacy in marriage.
Mike and Connie open up with transparency and tenderness about their nearly 25-year relationship and ministry walk—sharing not only their mountaintop moments but the valleys that nearly broke them.
 From facing personal struggles to navigating marital lows where giving up felt like an option, the Smiths reveal how surrendering to God’s plan and choosing each other daily has transformed their marriage from survival mode to deep spiritual and emotional intimacy.
This is a vulnerable and hope-filled discussion every couple needs to hear—a reminder that true Kingdom-minded marriages aren’t perfect, but they are persevering.
🎧 What You’ll Hear:
- Mike’s honest reflections on early marriage uncertainties and leading with love.
- Connie’s journey from fear to freedom—and why emotional healing matters.
- A raw look at emotional lows and what it takes to rebuild when the foundation feels shaken.
- How faith, forgiveness, and mutual support became their anchor in hard seasons.
- The power of emotional intimacy in creating a marriage that not only survives but thrives.
đź’¬ Standout Quote:
"Through Mike’s love and support, I was able to uncover myself as a woman, as a sexual being. It’s amazing to reflect on who I was then and who I am now, and I can’t imagine not being who I am today in our marriage." – Connie Smith
🔥 Action Steps:
âś… Subscribe to The Passion Podcast for real conversations that transform marriages God's way.
âś… Share this episode with a couple who needs encouragement to stay anchored through their own storms.
âś… Explore Marriage Oneness resources at www.dannyamelia.org to deepen your relationship journey.
📢 Stay Connected with Marriage Oneness:
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❤️‍🔥 Pursue Passion. Connect Intimately. Love Deeply.
Order Danny and Amelia's Book, Pursuit of Passion, and begin your journey of deeper love and lasting passion at https://www.dannyamelia.org/.
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