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Our marriage story: the good, the bad, and the ugly. Aaron and Jennifer Smith share their full testimony: how they met and came to faith young, married as virgins, and then faced four years of painful sex while Aaron struggled with a long-standing pornography addiction. They describe the bitterness that nearly led to divorce, and the turning point: joining a church marriage ministry where couples honestly shared their stories, and Aaron's surrender to love Jennifer unconditionally. They also share the surprising discovery that parabens in a face wash were part of the physical cause, and how quickly things changed once...

Why does a healthy lifestyle matter for a healthy marriage? Aaron and Jennifer Smith share three areas that change when you choose to live healthy, and how each carries into marriage. Discipline: self-control in eating and exercise goes hand in hand with spiritual discipline, like rising early to pray and read the Bible (Proverbs 25:28). Example: Aaron started CrossFit and led by example instead of nagging, and Jennifer followed on her own. Ability: more energy to play with the kids, more strength, and more closeness in sexual intimacy. They share practical tips like cutting added sugar at the grocery store,...

Afraid of having more children, or even your first? Pregnant with their fourth child, Jennifer Smith honestly names three fears of a growing family: not being able to handle the demands of the home, missing out on time with the kids she already has, and losing personal time. Aaron responds to each one with Scripture, including 2 Timothy 1:7, Psalm 127, 2 Corinthians 12:9, and Psalm 34:4, along with a reminder that we are finite, so something has to be laid aside (the dishes can wait). He also talks about a husband's role in cultivating a safe home, giving his...

What is God's calling for your marriage? In the very first episode of the Marriage After God podcast, Aaron and Jennifer Smith share six callings they believe every Christian marriage already has: prayer, love, forgiveness, trust, purity, and generosity. For each calling they share Scripture, personal testimony, and application, including how Aaron's faithful nightly prayers helped save their marriage, why love is a command and not just a feeling, how withholding forgiveness can become a tool of control, trusting God with your spouse, the damage impurity does to intimacy, and how they kept giving even while paying off debt. A...