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About this episode

Brad discusses the importance of prioritizing marriage within church communities and offers practical advice for initiating marriage initiatives.

If marriage matters to God, why don’t churches talk about it more? In this powerful conversation, Brad explores why marriage must become a priority not just for couples, but for entire church families. From youth expectations to pastoral leadership, this episode unpacks how strong marriages fuel healthy churches, effective missions, and lasting ministry impact. You’ll hear practical wisdom on how to approach your pastor, how to start a marriage initiative without creating fear or resistance...

People in this episode

Hosts: Brad, Marilyn Rhoads

Topics covered

• marriage
• church
• pastoral leadership
• youth expectations
• healthy relationships

Keywords

• marriage
• church
• pastoral leadership
• youth expectations
• healthy churches
• marriage initiatives

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: church

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