Welcome to the Forever Marriage Podcast! Forever Marriage at Lakewood exists to strengthen families by helping couples discover God’s design for marriage. One of our hopes for the FM Podcast is to provide Biblically based marital advice from experienced marriage counselors, Scott and Dawn Smith, who have been working with couples for 20+ years!
In Season 3 Episode 16, we continue talking about how those who want to FINISH WELL establish sustainable habits. In our previous 2 episodes we talked about spiritual, relational & vocational habits …
In Season 3 Episode 15, we continue talking about how those who want to FINISH WELL establish sustainable habits. In our previous episode we talked about spiritual habits and in this episode we talk …
In Season 3 Episode 14, we talk about how those who want to FINISH WELL establish sustainable habits. Ask yourself, what is a habit? What would you say are your habits? Habits create the current of y…
In Season 3 Episode 13, we talk about how those who want to FINISH WELL walk in a manner worthy of the Lord. So, how do we do that? What does a life that pleases the Lord look like? We must consider…
In Season 3 Episode 12, we talk about how those who want to FINISH WELL have a focused life. You need to not only know the purpose of your life, but you also need to know God's purpose for your life.…
In Season 3 Episode 11, we talk about setting up hedges of protection around your marriage. As we have worked through some of these hedges in Season 2 of the podcast, Scott and Dawn aim to coach you …
In Season 3 Episode 9, we talk about how those who want to FINISH WELL invest in others by giving away to others what God has given to them. In this episode we talk specifically about WHAT to give aw…
In Season 3 Episode 8, we conclude our discussion of the habits of grace and talk specifically about submission. What is submission and what does it look like? Our culture views submission negatively…
In Season 3 Episode 7, we continue talking about how to nurture the habits of grace (or spiritual disciplines) in your personal life. We continue to discuss the habits of engagement, and talk specifi…
In Season 3 Episode 6, Scott and Dawn continue the conversation of nurturing the habits of grace (or spiritual disciplines) in your personal life. In this episode we move on to the habits on engageme…
In Season 3 Episode 5, Scott and Dawn continue talking about the importance of nurturing the habits of grace (or spiritual disciplines) in your personal life. We began the discussion of these habits,…
In Season 3 Episode 4, Scott and Dawn talk about the importance of nurturing the habits of grace (or spiritual disciplines) in your personal life. These habits can be broken down into two categories …
In Season 3 Episode 3, Scott and Dawn unpack the second characteristic of those who FINISH WELL: Invite Others Into Your Life
Relationships are very important and our willingness to invite other peopl…
In the second episode of season 3, Scott and Dawn unpack the first characteristic of those who FINISH WELL: Fix Your Eyes on Jesus.
Christ is the source of our life and is worthy to be the center of …
As we kick off Season 3 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, Scott & Dawn discuss what it means to FINISH WELL.
How we start in life is important. Athletic races are often won and lost at the starting bl…
Season 2: Six Keys to Better Sex in Marriage
Episode 16: Remove Any Barriers to Sexual Satisfaction
In this final episode of Season 2, the Smiths encourage couples to be purposeful in removing any barr…
Season 2: Six Keys to Better Sex in Marriage
Episode 15: 3 Ways to Fan the Flame of Longing for One Another
In this episode the Smiths finish discussing Key 5 - Pray with and for One Another. In this k…
Season 2: Six Keys to Better Sex in Marriage
Episode 14: Pray with and for One Another
In this episode the Smiths kick off Key 5 - Pray with and for One Another. In this key, the Smiths talk about how …
Season 2: Six Keys to Better Sex in Marriage
Episode 13: 8 "Hedges of Protection" to Place Around Your Marriage (Pt. 2)
In this episode the Smiths discuss Key 4 - Fiercely Protect Emotional Intimacy wi…