Marriage After God Podcast with authors and influencers Aaron and Jennifer Smith is a weekly show for practical, Biblical wisdom to strengthen Christian marriages. Learn to build intimacy, improve communication, manage conflict, cultivate romance, blend families, pursue God’s purpose, and hopefully laugh a lot. Packed with actionable advice, engaging stories, and encouragement from the Bible, this marriage podcast will inspire you to chase boldly after God’s plan for your life together. Discover the keys to an extraordinary, God-honoring marriage relationship. Whether you’re newlyweds or have been married 40 years, you’ll find tools, motivation, and a supportive community. Subscribe to grow in your faith, friendship, fun, teamwork, and passion in your marriage!
Pride is one of the most destructive forces in marriage. It doesn’t always show up loudly. Sometimes it whispers through defensiveness, control, silent treatment, or the need to always be right. But whether loud or quiet, unchecked pride can slowly erode intimacy, unity, and trust.
In marriage, we face a very real spiritual battle every single day. And sometimes, it can feel like our spouse is the enemy. But the truth is, Scripture reminds us that “we do not wrestle against flesh and blood” (Ephesians 6:12). Our battle is spiritual—and God has equipped us with everything we need to stand firm together in marriage.
Aaron recently had the honor of sitting down with Dr. Gary Chapman. It was both an honor and a humbling reminder of what truly sustains a marriage over the long haul. Gary has been married for over 60 years, served faithfully in ministry for decades, and authored The Five Love Languages, a resource that has helped millions of couples around the world. But what stuck out most in the conversation wasn’t just his research—it was his posture of humility before God and his wife.
When we talk about money in marriage, we know it can be uncomfortable. It’s one of the top reasons couples fight, yet it’s often also one of the most avoided conversations. But Scripture is clear—how we view money, time, and resources deeply affects our faith and our marriage.
This week, Aaron had the opportunity to sit down with Pastor Craig Thompson, author of Fighting for Your Family, and talk about fighting for our families rather than against them. Most families are fighting real battles without realizing what they’re up against or how they’re meant to fight.
As husbands and wives, conflict in marriage is something we all face. Two imperfect people, living under the same roof—friction is bound to occur. But the question we want to ask is this:
Are you fighting the right battle—or the wrong one?