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!
This week’s Marriage After God podcast was both challenging and deeply encouraging. Dr. Juli Slattery has spent over a decade ministering in the area of biblical sexuality, and her new book, Surrendered Sexuality, could not be more timely. In a culture that has redefined marriage, sex, and even gender, Juli reminds us that God’s Word has never changed.
This week’s episode of the Marriage After God podcast features Jackie Avilés, a wife, mom, author, and Bible teacher, as she shares her incredible story of faith. Jackie was only 26 years old when she was diagnosed with stage four terminal metastatic breast cancer. Doctors gave her six months to live. But today, Jackie is cancer free—and she and her husband, Pastor Emilio, are using their testimony to encourage marriages facing trials of every kind. Her journey has not been easy, but is one filled with the sustaining presence of God.
This past year has been full of change for our family. From welcoming our sixth baby to navigating homeschool transitions, tending the garden, and even making a big shift in church life—we’ve been stretched, refined, and reminded of God’s faithfulness every step of the way.
CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE MARRIAGE ENCOURAGEMENT PODCAST! Parenting today comes with challenges unlike any other generation. From the pull of technology to rising anxiety levels among youth, many parents are left wondering: How do I prepare my kids for adulthood and keep my marriage strong in the process? Jay Holland—husband, father of four, pastor, and host of the Let’s Parent on Purpose podcast—onto the show. Jay’s 25+ years in student and family ministry have given him a front-row seat to the struggles and victories of raising the next generation. Rites of Passage and Identity in Christ Jay and I talked about the power of rites of passage—intentional moments that mark the transition from childhood to adulthood. In a culture where adolescence often seems to stretch well into the twenties, these biblical milestones can help anchor our sons and daughters in their identity. Jay shared
CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE MARRIAGE ENCOURAGEMENT PODCAST! Adoption is one of the clearest pictures of the gospel we have on earth. In this episode of the Marriage After God podcast, we had the privilege of having Ashton and Spencer Draper on the show to talk about their inspiring story of faith, perseverance, and family. Over their 12 years of marriage, they have navigated health challenges, parenting, and a five-year adoption process that brought their son, Bismarck, home from Ghana. As Ashton shared, her passion for adoption began early. “I remember a family in our church adopting a little girl from Haiti,” she said. “Seeing that planted a seed in my heart. Adoption felt like such a beautiful reflection of the gospel—God bringing us into His family.” Spencer admitted that adoption wasn’t initially on his heart the same way. “I liked kids and worked
In this episode, Aaron had the opportunity to interview Vicki Courtney, a national speaker, bestselling author, and grandmother of 10, to talk about her new book, Motherhood Is Not Your Highest Calling: The Grace of Being a Good Enough Mom.