071: How to Save Your Marriage: 3 Biblical Keys Every Man Needs to Know

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In this episode of Next Third Best Third, I sit down with my friend Richard Neusch, who’s been married for 44 years, to talk about one of the most foundational — and misunderstood — parts of life: marriage. As men, we often think strength means holding it all together, but Richard reminds us that true strength comes through surrender, grace, and learning how to love like Christ.

We dig into what it means when God said, “It’s not good for man to be alone.” Even in perfection, Adam needed relationship — and that truth still shapes us today. Richard unpacks the three ways Christ loved the Church — initiating, continuous, and unconditional — and how applying that model can completely transform your marriage.

Whether you’re single, struggling, or decades into your marriage, this conversation will challenge your perspective, heal your heart, and give you practical tools to love better. You’ll learn why conflict is necessary for growth, how to find the keys to your spouse’s heart, and why your treasure always leads your heart.

Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction: Why Marriage Matters for Every Man
02:30 – “It’s Not Good for Man to Be Alone” — God’s Design for Relationship
06:30 – The Garden Story: How Adam Learned What He Needed
10:00 – Three Ways Christ Loved the Church (and How Husbands Can Too)
15:30 – Compatibility Is Built, Not Found
18:30 – Why Conflict Is Essential to a Healthy Marriage
20:00 – The Three Core Needs of Every Wife
28:00 – How Praise and Gratitude Strengthen Relationships
33:00 – Continuous, Unconditional Love: The Key to Lasting Marriage
40:00 – Communication That Builds Understanding, Not Winners
46:00 – Final Thoughts: Where Your Treasure Is, Your Heart Will Follow

Welcome to Next Third Best Third! Join us for the inaugural episode of the Next Third Best Third podcast! Host David Fenwick, founder, author, and life coach, introduces the mission to inspire men over 40 to thrive in the next stage of life. Discover how to conquer life's challenges across physical, mental, relational, spiritual, and emotional dimensions. In this episode, David shares insights on:

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