The VowsToKeep Marriage Podcast

When love feels impossible, many of us fly by feelings and hope for the best. We’ve learned the hard way that emotions make for a trapping cockpit, especially in a crisis. So we walk through how to stop flying blind and start flying by instruments: Scripture as your panel, prayer as your checklist, and the fruit of the Spirit as your stabilizer when panic and pain hit. From there, we reframe the aim of marriage itself—moving from t...

What do you do when your spouse has lost it? We open with the brutal honesty of a spouse who done and the courage required to keep standing. From there, we reframe the core purpose of marriage—holiness over happiness—and unpack what that looks like when wounds are fresh. Drawing on 1 John 4 and 1 Corinthians 13, we explore why love is evidence of knowing God, not a prize for good behavior. Then we get practical: how to use your wor...

Headlines say church is shrinking, but the bigger story is personal: will our kids still love Jesus when they leave our home? We tackle the myths and get specific about what actually keeps young adults rooted—starting with genuine salvation, daily Scripture habits, and real service that turns them from consumers into contributors.

We break down the difference between belief and belonging, unpack why 1 Corinthians 12 makes ...

A quiet fear haunts many parents: what if our kids walk away from church—and from God—when they leave home? We tackle that fear head-on with hard data, honest stories, and a roadmap for raising disciples who see church as a covenant community, not a spiritual marketplace. From a heartbreaking turn in a close friend’s family to a sweeping look at declining membership and rising “no preference” identities, we unpack the cultural forc...

What if the real win of parenting isn’t quieter dinners or tidy rooms, but shaping a heart that keeps God at the center when life gets loud? We sit down with our kids to unpack how grace and discipline actually work together, why some rules are scaffolding and not forever, and how discerning real needs from felt needs can spare a family from debt, disappointment, and drift. The stories are simple and honest—lost retainers, toothpas...

What if the coldest seasons of marriage could become the soil where joy, prayer, and gratitude take root? We explore a simple, Scripture-shaped framework—promise, purpose, path, perseverance, and praise—that helps couples move from numbness to renewed connection. Drawing on personal stories of burnout and a misfired sabbatical, plus our daughter’s relentless grind through demanding courses, we get honest about distraction, isolatio...

We reveal two essential secrets that can help any marriage go the distance – remembering God's faithfulness and forgetting through forgiveness. These seemingly contradictory practices create the foundation needed for couples to overcome challenges and renew their commitment to each other.

• The natural tendency to easily remember negative experiences while forgetting positive ones
• How life challenges like health...

David and Tracy Sellers explore the critical difference between having a war in your marriage versus waging war for your marriage, illuminating how couples can transition from self-focused conflicts to becoming allies against sin.

• The smallest disagreements like toothpaste squeezing and thermostat settings reveal our tendency to war in marriage through selfishness
• True repentance goes beyond feeling convicted or so...

Dreaming of a marriage miracle? That magical moment when everything just clicks and your relationship problems vanish into thin air? We've all been there. But as we unpack in this illuminating episode, lasting change rarely happens through wishing alone.

Drawing from the powerful story of a man who prayed for a better job but never submitted a single application, we explore how faith without action leaves our marriage...

Every marriage carries a history—a tapestry of memories, experiences, and unfortunately, hurts. What happens when that shared history becomes overwhelming evidence against trust? Can two become one, drift apart, and find their way back to oneness again?

This powerful exploration of marital reconciliation tackles the painful reality of relationships coming undone. From minor misunderstandings that escalate into frustrations...

Feeling the weight of holiday expectations already? Between gift lists, family gatherings, travel plans, and packed schedules, the season meant to celebrate our Savior often leaves us depleted and disconnected from what matters most.

This powerful episode offers a refreshing alternative to holiday chaos. We explore how to create a Spirit-led Christmas action plan that aligns with God's purposes rather than cultural pr...

Today we explore destructive myths that sabotage marriages, examining how these embedded beliefs create barriers to healthy relationships and spiritual growth.

We will talk about the following:

• Common marriage myths prevent capable Christians from breaking through barriers to reach the next level
• Myths create beliefs about our spouse, our future, and justifications for ungodly choices
• Every wrong action starts by believ...

Myth Busters: The Truths Your Marriage Needs :: [Ep. 287]

This week, we expose common marriage myths that contradict biblical truth, challenging listeners to build marriages on God's design rather than cultural expectations.

We will cover the following:

• Online advice often seeks to validate decisions we've already made rather than offer true biblical guidance
• Marriage isn't meant to be 50-50 but 100-100, with bo...

Breaking Free From Marriage Myths :: [Ep. 285]

This week, we again are tackling damaging marriage myths that can poison relationships. We will provide practical guidance for believers navigating difficult marriages and explain how God's power can transform even the most broken relationships.

We will talk about the following:

• The "I married the wrong person" myth often emerges during difficult seasons
• When does G...

Marriage Myths: Debunking Common Lies We Believe :: [Ep. 285]

This week, we are tackling common marriage myths that can derail relationships which in turn prevent couples from addressing their real issues. We will explain how believing lies about marriage can lead us away from God's design.

In this episode, we will talk about the following:
• Marriage myths are easy to believe but always cost couples something valuable
•...

Prayer: The Missing Link in Your Marriage :: [Ep. 284]

Did you know prayer can transform your marital problems into opportunities for unity when approached as a genuine relationship rather than mere ritual? The same principles that govern a healthy marriage—connection, vulnerability, and consistent communication—also create a powerful prayer life.

In this week's podcast episode, we are talking about the following:

• Sacrificial p...

Marriage Mindset Reset :: [Ep. 283]

This week, we explore how negative self-talk about our husbands can sabotage our marriages and how renewing our minds according to Romans 12:2 can bring transformation and healing to our relationships.

We will talk about the following:

• Fearful thoughts and scorekeeping thoughts often create a transactional view of marriage
• When we experience emotional pain, we can easily begin holding offens...