In this episode Aaron sits down with marriage expert Dr. Gary Chapman, author of The Five Love Languages, to talk about the heart behind lasting marriages—and why love must be expressed with humility, grace, and the attitude of Christ.

Drawing from over 60 years of marriage, decades of pastoral counseling, and the lessons that shaped his life’s work, Dr. Chapman shares how early conflict in his own marriage led him to a transformative encounter with God that forever changed the way he loved his wife. Together, Aaron and Gary explore how love languages can heal—or harm—when used incorrectly, and why serving your spouse must always come before trying to change them.

This episode also introduces Dr. Chapman’s newest book, The Love Language That Matters Most, which goes deeper into the dialects of love languages, personality differences, and the dangers of using love as manipulation instead of sacrifice.

In this episode we discuss–

• Long-term marriage faithfulness
• Biblical foundations for loving your spouse
• Servant leadership in marriage
• Avoiding manipulation through love languages
• Why humility changes everything in relationships

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• Love Language Assessment
• The Love Language That Matters Most

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Keywords: marriage, love languages, Christian marriage, Gary Chapman, Five Love Languages, servant leadership, biblical marriage, communication in marriage, humility, forgiveness, grace, conflict resolution, emotional intimacy, marriage advice, Christian

Today on the Marriage After God podcast, we talk about what it means to live according to God’s economy in our marriage. Money is one of the most common areas of tension for couples, yet Scripture calls us to approach our finances with trust, generosity, and open hands.

We share personal experiences of walking through financial uncertainty and how God used those seasons to shift our perspective. Instead of holding tightly to what we had, we learned to trust God as our provider and see generosity as an act of faith. God’s economy doesn’t always align with the world’s expectations, but it consistently leads to freedom and joy.

When couples commit to a shared, biblical view of money, finances become less about control and more about stewardship. Trusting God together with our resources strengthens unity in marriage and reminds us that everything we have ultimately belongs to Him.

In this episode-

• God’s economy calls us to trust Him rather than rely on money.
• Finances can create tension in marriage without a shared biblical perspective.
• Holding money with open hands reflects faith and surrender to God.
• Generosity brings joy and deepens trust in God’s provision.
• Stewardship begins with recognizing that all we have belongs to God.

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Keywords: God’s economy, marriage, finances, generosity, stewardship, trust in God, biblical money, financial unity

In this episode of the Marriage After God podcast, Aaron sits down with Pastor Craig Thompson to talk honestly about the tension and blessing of balancing ministry with marriage and family. Together they explore the reality of spiritual warfare in the home, the importance of staying grounded in a healthy church community, and the daily choices that shape the spiritual health of a family.

Craig shares from his own experience as a pastor, husband, and father—highlighting the need for intentionality, grace, and constant reliance on the Holy Spirit. Their conversation encourages couples to prioritize their marriage, invest in their children, and stay rooted in biblical community as they navigate the trials that come with Christian living.

In this episode–

• Balancing ministry and family requires humility, intentionality, and grace.
• Pastors—and all parents—must prioritize their families while faithfully serving others.
• Spiritual warfare is real and active in everyday family life.
• Forgiveness, grace, and repentance are essential for healthy relationships.
• Strong community support fuels spiritual growth and resilience.
• Small, daily acts of faithfulness build long-term family health.
• Children thrive when they see their parents put family first.
• Being plugged into a healthy church strengthens marriages and family dynamics.
• Discipleship flourishes within the context of committed community.
• The ongoing battle against our flesh is part of following Christ and pursuing holiness.
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Connect with Craig Thompson:

• Website
• Fighting for Your Family
• Christmas Devotional

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Keywords: marriage, family, spiritual warfare, parenting, church, community, forgiveness, pastoral duties, family dynamics, Christian living