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Marriage Monthly

Marriage Monthly

By: Westside Community Church
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Marriage Monthly is a monthly boost for your marriage, intended to give guidance, point out landmines, provide tips and encourage community as you navigate your most important relationships.

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  • Why Celebration Keeps Marriages Strong
    Jul 19 2025

    🎉 30 years of marriage! In this special anniversary episode, we’re recording from the King George Hotel in San Francisco, where it all began. From sweaty wedding dresses to surprise flowers, we’re diving deep into why celebration is essential in every season of marriage.

    If you’ve ever felt stuck in routine, discouraged in your relationship, or just needed a reminder to smile more together—this episode is for you. Let’s talk about why celebrating your spouse might just be the missing piece to a joyful, long-lasting marriage.

    💛 Marriage started with a celebration—let’s keep it going.

    Discover:

    • Why celebration strengthens your connection
    • The power of cheering each other on
    • How to support your spouse’s passions
    • Creating traditions of gratitude in your home
    • Resetting the tone of your relationship with simple moments
    • What research says about celebrating wins in marriage
    • The spiritual side of honoring your spouse


    📖 Bible Verses Mentioned:

    • Romans 12:15 – “Rejoice with those who rejoice.”
    • Romans 12:10 – “Love each other with genuine affection and take delight in honoring each other.”
    • 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 – “Be joyful always…”
    • Galatians 5:13 – “Serve one another humbly in love.”
    • Proverbs 17:22 – “A cheerful heart is good medicine.”
    • John 10:10 – “The thief comes to steal, kill and destroy…”


    💬 Question for You:
    What’s one small way you can celebrate your spouse this week?

    ✨ Call to Action:
    Like 👍, comment 💬, and subscribe 🔔 for more faith-filled encouragement to strengthen your marriage!
    Tag your spouse or share this episode with a couple who inspires you.

    #MarriageMatters #CelebrateLove #MarriageMonthlyPodcast

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    22 mins
  • Break the Cycle: Ending Toxic Patterns in Marriage
    Jun 21 2025

    “Why do we keep doing this?”
    That question might be the key to unlocking a whole new season in your marriage.

    In this month’s episode, we dive deep into the unseen cycles that shape our relationships—many of which we inherited, others we’ve accidentally created. From generational trauma and addiction to criticism, over-scheduling, and emotional disconnection, we unpack the spiritual and practical steps it takes to recognize and break these toxic patterns.

    💬 Drawing from personal stories, biblical truth, and hard-earned lessons from nearly 30 years of marriage, we explore how couples can rewrite their story—together.

    📖 Key Scripture:
    Romans 12:2 — “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…”

    💡 Discover:

    • How to recognize patterns that are holding your marriage back
    • Breaking generational cycles of addiction, dysfunction, and trauma
    • The link between emotional safety and long-term satisfaction
    • Practical tools for spiritual connection and mental renewal
    • The power of one bold step toward change
    • King Josiah’s legacy of transformation and how it applies today


    🎯 Key Takeaways:

    • Every couple inherits patterns—some helpful, some harmful
    • Defining your vision for your marriage is the first step
    • Breaking a cycle takes awareness, agreement, and aligned action
    • Community and spiritual connection are essential in the process
    • One decision can start a ripple of healing for future generations


    🙋‍♂️ Question for you:
    What’s one cycle in your marriage or family history that needs to end—and what’s one small step you can take this week?

    👉 Like & subscribe for more faith-filled marriage conversations!
    💬 Leave a comment: What’s one cycle you’re breaking in your marriage?
    🔗 Share this with a friend who needs encouragement today.

    #MarriageMonthly #FaithBasedMarriage #BreakTheCycle #ChristianMarriage #BiblicalMarriage #MarriagePodcast #MarriageAdvice #GenerationalHealing #RenewYourMind #RelationshipGrowth #ChristianCouples

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    21 mins
  • Will We Last? The #1 Predictor of Marriage Success
    May 30 2025

    Will our marriage really last? That’s the question most couples ask—whether they say it out loud or not. In this powerful episode, we unpack the top predictor of marital success based on brand-new research shared by Les Parrott at a recent marriage conference: perceived partner commitment. What does that mean, and how do you build it?

    We break down the difference between commitment busters and commitment builders—everything from separate bank accounts and secrets to road trips and red lipstick moments. We share insights from 30 years of marriage, including personal stories, scriptures, and the hard lessons we’ve learned the long way. Whether you’re just starting out or decades in, this episode will encourage you to build the kind of marriage that lasts—one built on intentional, everyday commitment.

    💡 Discover:

    • What “perceived partner commitment” actually means
    • The marriage triangle: passion, intimacy, and commitment
    • 6 commitment busters to watch out for
    • 8 commitment builders that create lasting love
    • How to protect your marriage from separation, secrets, and criticism
    • How shared memories, empathy, and sacrifice keep couples close


    📖 Bible Verses Mentioned:
    Mark 10:7–9 – “Let no one split them apart.”
    Philippians 2:3–5 – “Be humble…have the same attitude as Christ.”

    💭 Question for You:
    What’s one way you can show your spouse your commitment this week?

    ❤️ Call to Action:
    Leave a comment and let us know how you’re building commitment in your marriage. Like & subscribe for more episodes to help your marriage grow strong!

    #ChristianMarriage #MarriageMonthly #FaithBasedMarriage #MarriageAdvice #CommitmentMatters #MarriagePodcast #MarriageHelp #MarriageGoals #BiblicalMarriage #MarriageTips #CouplesThatLast

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    24 mins
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