Can laughter and spontaneity really strengthen your marriage? In this episode of the Grace Marriage Podcast, Brad and Marilyn Rhodes share hilarious stories (including hang gliding and hot yoga!) and practical wisdom about how fun isn’t optional—it’s essential.
They explain why couples stop having fun, how to break out of routines, and how to plan meaningful (and sometimes silly) experiences that bond you closer together. Whether your relationship feels stale or you’re just looking to mix things up, this conversation will help you rediscover joy in your marriage.
🔑 KEY IDEAS:
- How to bring fun back into your marriage
- Why play is essential for emotional connection
- Marriage date night ideas (beyond dinner and a movie)
- How to plan fun without stressing your spouse out
- Creative low-cost date ideas for couples
- Balancing spontaneity vs. planning in your marriage
- How laughter helps couples heal and connect
- Making memories that outlast hard seasons
- Why intentional fun strengthens your relationship
KEY VERSES:
📖 Philippians 4:6-8 – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”
📖 Psalm 100:4 – “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.”
📖 Proverbs 17:22 – “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”
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