Behind the Curtain with Rachel: No One Told Me Marriage Would Feel Like This…

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Behind the Curtain with Rachel: No One Told Me Marriage Would Feel Like This…

What do you do when marriage feels more like survival than sacred? When you're doing all the right things but still feel unseen, exhausted, or like you've lost yourself somewhere along the way?

In this solo episode, Rachel opens up about her unexpected struggles in marriage — from hidden resentment and comparison to identity loss and quiet breakdowns. With honesty, biblical wisdom, and deep compassion, she speaks directly to women who feel overwhelmed or disillusioned in their relationship.

You’ll hear:
💔 The pressure to perform as a “good wife”
💡 The spiritual turning point that changed everything
🛠 Practical ways to reconnect with yourself and with God
📖 Scriptures to anchor you in truth
💌 A new Personal Reflection Guide to help you go deeper this week

If you’ve ever whispered, “This isn’t what I thought marriage would be,” this episode is for you. You’re not failing. You’re not forgotten. And you are not alone.

Scripture References:

• Proverbs 31
• Psalms‬ ‭139‬:‭23‬-‭24‬ ‭NLT‬‬ - Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.
• James‬ ‭4‬:‭8a‬ ‭NLT‬‬ - Come close to God, and God will come close to you.
• Ephesians‬ ‭4‬:‭15‬ ‭NLT‬‬ - Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church.
• Galatians‬ ‭4‬:‭7‬ ‭NLT‬‬ - Now you are no longer a slave but God’s own child. And since you are his child, God has made you his heir.
• Ecclesiastes‬ ‭4‬:‭9‬-‭10‬ ‭NLT‬‬ - Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.

Remember: Marriage takes intentionality, and small actions lead to big changes! Keep God at the center, and watch your love grow deeper than ever before.

Resource List:

Here are some excellent Christian marriage books that you can recommend to your listeners, complete with links for purchase:

• Renewed Legacy: A 30-Day Journey to Save Your Marriage and Become a Spiritual Leader: By Ron Cool
  • This journal and study plan have been crafted with a deep sense of purpose, a heartfelt dedication, and a commitment to transformation. It's a journey that goes beyond the words on these pages; it's a journey to renew and reclaim your legacy.
• The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts by Gary Chapman
  • This bestseller focuses on understanding and expressing love through five key "languages" to strengthen emotional connections in marriage.
• Sacred Marriage: What If God Designed Marriage to Make Us Holy More Than to Make Us Happy? by Gary Thomas
  • This thought-provoking book emphasizes how marriage can help individuals grow closer to God while growing together as a couple.
• Love and Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
  • Based on biblical principles, this book explores the dynamics of love and respect in building a thriving marriage.
• For Women Only / For Men Only Series by Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn
  • This series offers gender-specific insights into the needs and perspectives of spouses, helping couples understand each other better.
• You and Me Forever: Marriage in Light of Eternity