Built to Last: Covenant vs. Contract

Welcome to the summer series "Built to Last: God’s Blueprint for Love, Singleness & Marriage". This series is for singles, couples, and anyone seeking God’s truth in love. Here we'll explore what it really takes to build relationships that endure—through every season, challenge, and calling. Whether you’re waiting, dating, or married, this podcast will equip you with biblical wisdom, real stories, and practical tools to build a life and love that lasts.

Marriage is more than just a contract....it's a covenant before the Lord. God is the one that ordained marriage from the beginning. While society may look to change its importance, foundation, and meaning, God always meant for it to be a picture of Christ's love for His church and the covenant He established.

In this episode, Pastor Josh and Melissa are joined by two Holy-Spirit filled friends Robert and Emily Krause.

Robert and Emily met in China in 2006. After serving together on the mission field, they married and continued in their calling. Their journey together has taken them around the world, including South Africa and Zambia where they worked with orphans and led teams in ministry. Now in Roanoke, Virginia, Robert works as a business analyst in the tech industry, and Emily serves as a reading remediator at a local elementary school.
Married for nearly 18 years, Robert and Emily are raising three very cool kids — Ben (16), Abigail (14), and Mary (10). The ins and outs of life have rooted their marriage in a strong commitment to each other, all the while still learning what it takes. It’s a journey that is worth it! They love sharing what they’ve learned along the way and the purpose marriage brings.