Escapism is when we avoid facing our reality or circumstances and hide through things like entertainment. When we come up for air, the situation is usually a lot worse from the neglect. My husband and I did a lot of escaping when things got hard in our marriage. We were unhappy and unsatisfied in our relationship, and instead of pursuing God and being obedient to His Word, we ran to things we shouldn’t have. In this episode of the Marriage After God Podcast we share the ways we tried escaping our reality and the importance of just confronting it. Our marriage is in such a better place today! Watch, Listen through iTunes, or read the transcript! Listen: Read: Aaron Smith: Hey, we’re Aaron and Jennifer Smith, with Marriage After God. Jennifer Smith: Helping you cultivate an extraordinary marriage. Aaron Smith: And today we’re going to discuss why you should stop

When we say “I do” we are saying yes to the person we have fallen in love with. However, that person comes from a family and part of marriage is navigating how to respect both sets of family. Marriage is about two people who have different backgrounds and upbringings becoming one, making their own unique family. In-laws and extended families is one of those areas of marriage that can be a source of contention for couples. We get asked quite a bit of questions for advice on how to respect these relationships while still trying to work together in marriage to build the family God desires. In this episode we chat about marriage and in-laws. We take a look at some scripture that help us understand the significance of being one in marriage. We also talk about boundaries. Take a minute to Subscribe to our Marriage After God channel by

Every husband and wife needs romance in marriage. Some have more of a desire for physical romance, while others have a deep desire for emotional romance.

This age of technology has given us incredible amounts of accessible entertainment options. It is critical that we consider the types and kinds of entertainment and media we are allowing into our hearts and home. In this episode, my husband and I share our journey in navigating how to deal with entertainment in our marriage. Without giving a list of what someone can and can’t watch, instead we approach this topic with scripture and provide a few pointers on how to discuss boundaries in marriage. This is something we encourage every husband and wife to consider. Be sure to subscribe to Marriage After God so you don’t miss an episode!  Watch the episode: Listen to the Podcast episode: Read the episode: Aaron Smith: Hey, we’re Aaron and Jennifer Smith with Marriage After God. Jennifer Smith: Helping you cultivate an extraordinary marriage. Aaron Smith: Today we’re gonna talk about something that’s

Confessing Sin to Your Spouse: A Pathway to Healing and Oneness Confessing our sins to our spouse is one of the hardest yet most transformative things we can do in our marriage. In today’s blog, I’m going to talk about the significance of confession in marriage, how to confess correctly, and why it is essential for cultivating oneness. As uncomfortable as it may seem, bringing sin to the light is a vital practice for the health of a marriage and our spiritual growth. Why Confession Matters in Marriage Confession is not only about getting rid of guilt or easing the burden of shame; it’s about bringing healing and restoration. When we walk in sin, even in secret, it creates spiritual and emotional darkness in our lives. This darkness impacts not only us individually but also our marriage. The Bible tells us that we should not walk in darkness but rather

In today’s fast-paced world, finding time to study the Bible as a family can seem like a daunting task. However, the spiritual growth and unity that come from this practice are invaluable. In this article, we’ll explore how to make Bible study a daily, intentional effort in your family life