Keeping Your Marriage in Heaven: Practical Ways to Stay Spirit-Led in Love

What does it actually look like to keep your marriage “in heaven”? In this episode, Joshua and Ali get real about the daily disciplines and spiritual principles that build a marriage rooted in Christ.

From showing up at church to carving out Bible + prayer time, walking in humility, and practicing quick confession and forgiveness, this conversation is filled with practical encouragement and raw honesty.

Whether you’re newly married, engaged, or decades into your covenant, you’ll walk away with fresh reminders that keeping your marriage in heaven means keeping your eyes on Jesus and your hearts submitted to the Spirit.

✨ Expect real talk, biblical truth, and some practical rhythms you can put into place starting today.

Timestamps

• 0:00 – 2:05 | Welcome & today’s big truth: to have a marriage made in heaven, you need to keep it in heaven
• 2:06 – 5:20 | Submitting to Jesus, walking in the Spirit, and the fruit of the Spirit in marriage (Galatians 5)
• 5:21 – 8:40 | The role of church: why showing up, serving, and being accountable to pastors matters
• 8:41 – 11:10 | Daily rhythms: Bible reading, prayer, gratitude, and setting the tone for your home
• 11:11 – 13:45 | Ali’s story: meeting Joshua at church + the power of discipleship in community
• 13:46 – 16:55 | Walking in love and humility: how to respond with patience instead of pride
• 16:56 – 19:20 | Practical tips: post-its, mirrors, Bible apps, and waking up early to prioritize the Word
• 19:21 – 21:30 | Opposites attract: celebrating strengths instead of trying to change your spouse
• 21:31 – 23:10 | Confession + forgiveness: rebuilding trust and healing through honesty
• 23:11 – 24:22 | Final encouragement: your marriage is worth fighting for; keep it Spirit-led, humble, and Kingdom-focused

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