In this heartfelt 5-minute episode of The Favorite Marriage Podcast, we dive into the often unspoken wounds that couples carry—emotional injuries that slowly erode intimacy, trust, and oneness. Whether caused by past betrayals and wounds, misunderstandings, or unhealed trauma, these emotional wounds can quietly shape the way we love and prevent us from implementing "winning plays" in our marriage. Tune in as we explore simple, powerful steps toward healing within marriage—how to recognize emotional injuries, create a safe space for vulnerability, and rebuild emotional connection. It's time to stop avoiding the pain and start healing together.

What does it take to run winning plays in your marriage?
In this episode of The Favorite Marriage Podcast, hosts Monty and Jeannine sit down with Alan and Anna Patterson, founders of Winning Marriage. Married at just 17, Alan and Anna have navigated decades of highs and lows, turning trials into triumphs. They open up about their powerful journey—overcoming pain, building resilience, and discovering a shared purpose. Tune in as they share the essential strategies that helped them thrive as a couple, and learn how to create your own "Power Couple Playbook" filled with winning plays for a stronger, more purposeful relationship.

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What does a lifeless marriage have in common with Good Friday? 🖤 On this powerful episode of The Favorite Marriage Podcast, Monty and Jeannine dive deep into the raw emotions of Good Friday—the day hope seemed lost—and draw a surprising parallel to seasons in marriage that feel dry, distant, or even dead.

They unpack the overlooked moment when soldiers gambled for Christ’s clothing... and challenge couples to stop gambling with what’s sacred. If your marriage feels like it's on the brink, this message is for you. There’s purpose in the pause. There’s hope in the waiting. #GoodFriday #MarriageMatters #FaithAndMarriage #TheFavoriteMarriagePodcast

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Recent Recognition: The Favorite Marriage podcast was recognized as one of the Top 35 Marriage Podcasts to follow in 2024.

"I would like to personally congratulate you as your podcast, The Favorite Marriage has been selected by our panelist as one of the Top 35 Marriage Podcasts on the web." - Anuj Agarwal Founder of Feedspot. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blog.feedspot.com/marriage_podcasts/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Statistics reveal that nearly 50% of pastor’s children walk away from their faith as they transition into adulthood. A common misconception is that if a pastor has a strong relationship with God, his children will naturally follow suit. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. So, what can pastors do to protect their children from drifting away from their faith when they grow older?

In this week's 5-Minute Friday, Alan and Anna Patterson share the heart-wrenching story of their daughter, who once battled drug addiction. Through their trials, they found strength in unity and perseverance.

Key Takeaway:

Make your children an integral part of your life and ministry. Invest time, energy, and emotional resources into your kids, ensuring they never feel secondary to the demands of ministry..

How can couples gain a winning advantage in their marriage? In this episode of The Favorite Marriage Podcast, Monty and Jeannine are joined by Alan and Anna Patterson, founders of Victory Life Church and the Winning Marriage. Having married at just 17, Alan and Anna share their incredible journey of overcoming pain, embracing perseverance, and finding purpose together. With heartfelt insight, they reveal the keys to building a thriving marriage and offer practical tips for creating your very own “Power Couple Playbook.” Tune in for a deeply inspiring conversation filled with wisdom, vulnerability, and actionable strategies to help you and your spouse create a winning marriage.

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Recent Recognition: The Favorite Marriage podcast was recognized as one of the Top 20 Marriage Podcasts to follow in 2024.

"I would like to personally congratulate you as your podcast, The Favorite Marriage has been selected by our panelist as one of the Top 35 Marriage Podcasts on the web." - Anuj Agarwal Founder of Feedspot. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blog.feedspot.com/marriage_podcasts/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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How can couples gain a winning advantage in their marriage? In this episode of The Favorite Marriage Podcast, Monty and Jeannine are joined by Alan and Anna Patterson, founders of Victory Life Church and the Winning Marriage. Having married at just 17, Alan and Anna share their incredible journey of overcoming pain, embracing perseverance, and finding purpose together. With heartfelt insight, they reveal the keys to building a thriving marriage and offer practical tips for creating your very own “Power Couple Playbook.” Tune in for a deeply inspiring conversation filled with wisdom, vulnerability, and actionable strategies to help you and your spouse create a winning marriage.

Resources:

To order the KEEP SHOWING UP merchandise visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thefavoritemarriage.com/resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Recent Recognition: The Favorite Marriage podcast was recognized as one of the Top 20 Marriage Podcasts to follow in 2024.

"I would like to personally congratulate you as your podcast, The Favorite Marriage has been selected by our panelist as one of the Top 35 Marriage Podcasts on the web." - Anuj Agarwal Founder of Feedspot. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blog.feedspot.com/marriage_podcasts/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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"Houston, we have a problem!" Sexual rejection in marriage is common problem, but it might not be about your spouse. In some cases, the past experiences - whether from trauma or unhealthy upbringing - distort what is really happening. Healing from sexual trauma begins with awareness and open communication between a husband and wife.

Key Takeaway:

1. Validate Your Spouse’s Desire: Instead of just saying “no” or “I’m not in the mood,” start by affirming your spouse.

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When it comes to sex, what does a "healthy no" look like in marriage? What do say? How do you say it? It’s not just about saying "no"—it’s about staying connected. In this 5-Minute Friday episode, we discuss how to navigate the murky waters when one spouse is in the mood and the other is not.

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