In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Amelia and Pastor Danny sit down with Marc and Mildred Clark who have been married for over 46 years—for a rich conversation about building a marriage rooted in faith, friendship, creativity, and commitment. From their early days in ministry and music to starting their marriage outreach, Love Alive, the Clarks share honest lessons on how faith shaped their love, why intentional communication matters, and how rediscovering their individual identities made their bond even stronger.
They open up about what traditional religion didn’t prepare them for, how they faced real-life struggles, and the beauty of tending the “fire” of love every day.
Whether you’re newly married, long-time partners, or preparing for marriage, this episode offers practical insights and heartfelt wisdom.
🎧 In This Episode
✔️ How Marc and Mildred’s faith became the foundation for their marriage
✔️ Why knowing and respecting each other’s individuality is so important
✔️ The biggest challenges they see in couples and how to work through them
✔️ The story behind their marriage ministry Love Alive
✔️ How revisiting their vows helped them honor the deep promises they made at the altar
💬 Favorite Quote
“Love doesn’t fix anything, but it allows everything to be fixed. If you allow it.” — Marc Clark
🎯 Take Action
✨ Don’t just plan a wedding, prepare for a marriage. Talk through your “terms of agreement”
✨ Ask your spouse: What does love look like to you?
✨ Follow us on Instagram @marriageoneness for daily encouragement.
✨ Subscribe for more stories on faith, healing, and loving well.
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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