Single Catholics desiring marriage: For Better, For Worse
The For Better, For Worse Podcast features heartfelt interviews with married Catholic couples who share their unique love stories—from how they met to how they got engaged. Their journeys offer hope to those searching for their future spouse. Each episode includes practical advice to strengthen both current and future relationships, along with honest reflections on the challenges they faced and overcame during their single years.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 16 minutes
- Episodes
- 24
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
24: From work-friends to married
This couple shares their journey from coaching softball together to celebrating 11 years of marriage. But not everything was as smooth as it seems. In fact, during their marriage preparation course, …
23: How a Mother's intercession brought these two together
From dating a bible only Christian to participating in a Latin Mass. This couple met in their forties and talk about what makes a good Catholic marriage and questions to ask yourself in your discernm…
22: A second chance at love!
After 10 years of online dating they finally found a person committed to marriage. Holding onto hope after an annulment is essential for finding a new relationship and drawing closer to God. Dating s…
21: I knew in the first week I wanted to marry him
After 22 years of marriage, Marine Corps Pilots Emily and Ricardo share how they met. They share how men and women communicate differently and what a woman defines as interruption compared to how a m…
20: He thought she was cute & the feeling was mutual
44 years later, Michelle & Kevin share how his sister brought them together. They will be sharing their memorable first date, the proposal story they can’t live down, struggles they faced in the firs…
19: Meeting in your 40s, how to create a great online dating profile
Why is it so important to listen to your wife's suggestions and what is the purpose of marriage, it may not be the answer you’ve heard before. This is a Catholic Match success story! He instantly fel…
18: I was asked out eight times in one week, an unbeatable first date!
With over 22 years of marriage, they share how they went from not wanting kids, to now having eight, their unique first date and how to become a surrendered wife. Ben & Elisa were Protestants when th…
17: The smile that started it all, three pillars of a strong marriage
What are the three pillars to a successful relationship? Discover what the specific graces received from the Sacrament of Marriage are, practical advice for navigating long distance and tips for newl…
16: How to heal & relationship advice if you come from a broken family
I was afraid of marriage... How to overcome your fears and build healthy relationships, the three main problems children from divorce face and how practical ways to avoid the same mistakes as your pa…
15: From breaking each other's heart to happily married
Navigating interfaith dating and overcoming uncertainty, Mandy & Joe found their way back to each other, and decided to chose to love one another forever! This one mindset helps to overcome the diffi…
13: Don't ignore these red flags, How single Catholic women can break free from toxic relationship patterns
What are the biggest signs that he's a healthy man and common red flags that indicate you're dating a narcissist. Learn the steps to go from an insecure attachment style, to a securely attached perso…
12: How to have hope in a long season of waiting
Love at last. Barbara shares her inspiring story of meeting her husband at the age of 47. Just seven months after their first encounter, this whirlwind romance led to a beautiful wedding with the Gre…
BONUS: I was stranded on a mountain overnight
After Pope Francis approves Medjugorje devotion this is a timely and epic conversion story. This episode involves a proposal, or two and a heartwarming testimony full of suspense and unexpected turns…
11: She rejected me but now we're married
From his earnest attempts to ask her out to her initial hesitations, this couple shares how they knew they were called to marriage. Explore the meaning of love, commitment, and the beautiful process …
10: Can you fall in love at first sight?
Fr. Ripperger says no. David & Ange met in a pub in Perth, Western Australia. Medjugorje played a huge part in them getting married and overcoming their faith differences.
Pilgrimage to Medjugorje: h…
BONUS: Trusting God through trials, supporting your daughters vocation
Amy & Shannon a family with nine children, share their infertility journey, Sr. Hayden's vocation story, and the benefits of being lay members of The Home of the Mother. Follow Amy on Instagram https…
9: The qualities of a woman of worth, when you still have feelings for your ex
Dating your ex? Hear how two teenagers fell in love and discerned God's will for their life. Hear how friendship turned into love, differences in faith and how they reconnected after a breakup. Disco…
8: Should you date a Non-Catholic?
Are things not going according to your timeline? A couple who met online, navigated the challenges of breakups, and are now reflecting on their first year of marriage. Learn how to find hope that God…
7: He was impressed by her answer on purity
Maddie thought whoever marries him will be a lucky woman! Struggling with porn and don't know how to manage your sexual desires? We discuss how to maintain a chaste and pure relationship and advice f…
6: How to be financially ready to get married young, dating your homeschool crush
Dating at 16 & 18, Kateri & Patrick share practical advice for achieving financial readiness for marriage at a young age and how they went from deep friendship to dating. These homeschool sweethearts…