In this 5-Minute Friday episode, Monty and Jeannine get spicy as they talk about buying lingerie and feeling the pressure to perform. They also reveal a performance trap that couples fall into when planning for Valentine's Day.

Just 5 minutes. One meaningful perspective shift. A better, stronger marriage.

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Valentine's Day is a time to slow down the rush of life and celebrate your marriage and love.

In this heartfelt episode of The Favorite Marriage, Monty and Jeannine discuss what married couples really want on Valentine’s Day, and some of it may surprise you. Valentine’s Day forces a moment to slow down and ask, “How are we really doing?”

This episode also helps couples avoid the Valentine's Day Traps:

1. The Trap of Performance - "Did I do enough?"

2. The Trap of Comparison - "Their marriage is better than ours."

If you’re ready to stop guessing and start building a loving marriage, this episode is just for you.

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Recent Recognition: The Favorite Marriage podcast was recognized as one of the Top 20 Marriage Podcasts to follow in 2025.

"I would like to personally congratulate you as your podcast, The Favorite Marriage has been selected by our panelist as one of the Top 35 Marriage Podcasts on the web." - Anuj Agarwal Founder of Feedspot. https://blog.feedspot.com/marriage_podcasts/

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In this 5-Minute Friday episode, Monty and Jeannine dive into the realities of life in a blended family and the intentional work it takes to keep your marriage strong at the center. They unpack how humility, transparency, and shared grace can transform the tone of a blended home, strengthen your connection as a couple, and create a safer space for everyone involved.

Whether you’re navigating step-parenting, merging family cultures, or simply trying to protect your marriage, this short conversation offers practical encouragement you can apply right away.

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In this 5-Minute Friday, Monty and Jeannine explore how the pressures of raising children don’t create new marriage problems but instead expose the ones that were already there. From communication breakdowns and unmet expectations to unresolved conflict and differing parenting styles, this episode helps couples understand why parenting stress often amplifies tension in marriage. More importantly, they give hope-filled encouragement to help couples address the root issues, strengthen their connection, and build a healthier marriage while navigating the demands of parenthood.

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In this episode of The Favorite Marriage Podcast, Monty and Jeannine Mora talk openly about keeping your marriage a priority while raising children. They discuss how marriage shifted from romance to parental leadership—and why that’s not a loss, but a calling.

Together, they walk couples through four essential areas as lover and leaders:

• Marriage is first
• Parenting reveals marriage
• The kids are really watching
• Choosing each other in every season

This episode is filled with practical questions, prudent insight, and real-life encouragement to help you and your spouse balance marriage and parenting.

If you’re ready to stop guessing and start building a loving marriage while leading kids, this episode is just for you.

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Recent Recognition: The Favorite Marriage podcast was recognized as one of the Top 20 Marriage Podcasts to follow in 2025.

"I would like to personally congratulate you as your podcast, The Favorite Marriage has been selected by our panelist as one of the Top 35 Marriage Podcasts on the web." - Anuj Agarwal Founder of Feedspot. https://blog.feedspot.com/marriage_podcasts/

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In this 5-Minute Friday, Monty & Jeannine talk about the power of mapping out your marriage for the year ahead. Marriages don’t drift on purpose—they drift when there’s no clear vision or direction. In just five minutes, you’ll gain simple clarity to help you be intentional about where your marriage is headed.

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Conflict is bound to happen in your marriage. But what matters is how you handle it. If you learn to handle conflict well, you can grow closer. In this 5-Minute Friday of The Favorite Marriage podcast, Monty and Jeannine address common mistakes couples make in trying to manage conflict. Sadly, many couples never learn how to deal with issues. They live their lives in a constant stream of unhealthy conflict resolution. It's important to know the really bad ways to resolve conflict so you don’t repeat them in your marriage.

Just 5 minutes. One meaningful message. A better marriage.

What if your marriage didn’t just drift into 2026—but moved forward with intention?

In this episode of The Favorite Marriage Podcast, Monty and Jeannine Mora introduce a powerful marriage tool called The Marriage Map—a practical and faith-filled way for couples to plan their year together on purpose. Just like any journey, a healthy marriage needs direction, alignment, and a shared destination.

Together, we walk couples through four essential areas every marriage must map out:

• Spiritual – Growing closer to God together, not just individually
• Emotional – Strengthening connection, communication, and trust
• Physical / Relational – Prioritizing time, intimacy, and friendship
• Financial – Creating unity, clarity, and peace around money

This episode is filled with practical questions, prudent insight, and real-life encouragement to help you and your spouse get on the same page and move into 2026 with confidence.

If you’re ready to stop guessing and start building a marriage with vision, direction, and purpose—this episode is your roadmap.

🎧 Tune in and start mapping your favorite marriage.

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Recent Recognition: The Favorite Marriage podcast was recognized as one of the Top 20 Marriage Podcasts to follow in 2025.

"I would like to personally congratulate you as your podcast, The Favorite Marriage has been selected by our panelist as one of the Top 35 Marriage Podcasts on the web." - Anuj Agarwal Founder of Feedspot. https://blog.feedspot.com/marriage_podcasts/

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