How to Build a Marriage That Lasts: From Broken Pieces to Covenant Love

In this heartfelt episode of Coached Soul, host Dr. Steve Hudgins, a licensed professional counselor and author, redefines what it means to build a marriage that truly lasts. Marriage, he explains, isn’t a contract you sign - it’s a covenant you live, built on grace, forgiveness, and intentional love.

Drawing from both personal experience and professional insight, Dr. Hudgins introduces the Six Anchors every couple needs to weather life’s storms - trust, communication, boundaries, vulnerability, shared purpose, and spiritual connection. This episode becomes a moving conversation about how even the broken pieces of our relationships can form a beautiful mosaic of hope.

You’ll discover:

• The difference between contracts and covenants in marriage
• Six practical anchors to strengthen your relationship
• How to rebuild trust and emotional safety after hurt
• How boundaries and forgiveness work together for healing
• Why brokenness can become beauty when couples grow through it

If you’ve ever struggled to reconnect, repair trust, or reignite love, this conversation will help you see that healing is possible, and that true covenant love is built one intentional choice at a time.

🎧 Listen now to learn how to build a marriage that not only survives, but thrives.

Key Moments:

04:11 "Marriage as a Mosaic"

09:28 Marital Gratitude and Resilience

11:56 Marriage: Boundaries and Healing

16:52 "Choosing Healing Over Harm"

About Coached Soul™:

Coached Soul™ is an empowering podcast hosted by Dr. Steve Hudgins, a mental health professional and author, and co-hosted by Kenya Whaley, a transformational therapeutic coach. With a focus on self-improvement, Dr. Steve covers many topics, including mental health, relationships, education, and more. He fearlessly tackles sensitive subjects like depression and anxiety, creating a safe space for open conversations. They offer valuable insights and lessons through interviews with guests who have overcome significant challenges. Coached Soul is not just a podcast but a supportive community that inspires personal growth and provides the necessary resources for transformation. Their expertise and genuine approach make Coached Soul a must-listen for anyone seeking to improve their life.

For more details, visit https://coachedsoul.com/