What does it really mean to love your spouse wellespecially after the honeymoon phase fades and real life sets in?

In this powerful live conversation, Emunah host Dr. Tamara Henry sits down with Melvin and Voncille Greene, hosts of the Living a Godly Marriage television show, based in Prince Georges County Maryland, for an honest and hope-filled discussion about marriage, faith, and commitment over time.

Drawing from their personal journey and years of ministry with couples, the Greenes talk candidly about the foundations of a godly marriage, the role of friendship and communication, and how couples can grow closer rather than drift apart when challenges arise. They also reflect on how faith shapes conflict resolution, deepens love, and sustains marriages through changing seasons.

This episode is especially meaningful for couples who want more than clichswho are seeking practical wisdom, spiritual grounding, and encouragement to love with intention. The Greenes offer 10 solid tips for improving your marriage.

Whether youve been married for decades, are newly committed, or simply want to understand what healthy, faith-centered partnership looks like, this conversation offers insight, grace, and hope.

In This Episode, Youll Hear:

• What loving your spouse better looks like in everyday life
• Why friendship is essential to a lasting marriage
• How faith influences communication, forgiveness, and growth
• Common challenges couples faceand how to navigate them together
• Encouragement for couples in different seasons of marriage

About the Guests

Melvin and Voncille Greene are the hosts of Living a Godly Marriage, a television program dedicated to strengthening marriages through biblical principles, honest conversation, and real-life experience. Together, they share a passion for helping couples build marriages rooted in faith, love, and mutual respect. They also have a YouTube page @MelVonmarriage.

The Greenes are not new to Emunah. Check out these other episodes that featured the Greenes:

Serving God as a Couple (2/8/2024)

Full House: God Guides Blended Families, Part II (2/15/24)

Improving Your Marriage with Melvin and Voncille Greene (2/13)2025

Improving Your Marriage with the Greenes, Part 2 (2/27/2025)

Host

Dr. Tamara Henry, a retired journalist and college professor, is the host of the Emunah Podcast, a space for thoughtful conversations on faith, culture, legacy, and lived experienceespecially within the African American community.

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