Marriage doesn’t grow strong by accident—it requires faith, intentionality, and daily effort.

In this episode of The Stronger Deeper Marriage Show, host Lucille Reddic and co-host Pata Hall sit down with Pastor Jeff Smith, relationship coach and speaker, to discuss what it truly means to build a marriage with both God and grit.

Jeff shares insights from 15 years of marriage to his wife Deborah—his childhood crush from seventh grade—along with the lessons they’ve learned about transparency, friendship, and staying spiritually aligned.

Together they explore how couples can strengthen their relationship through daily communication, emotional honesty, and a shared commitment to growth.

In this episode we discuss:

• Why friendship is the foundation of a strong marriage
 • The power of transparency and emotional honesty
 • How couples can support each other through challenges
 • The role of faith in sustaining long-term relationships
 • Practical ways couples can strengthen their partnership every day

Jeff reminds couples that your marriage becomes what you intentionally build—with God’s guidance and consistent effort.

Learn more about Jeff Smith and his work supporting couples through coaching, his workbook, and Merch with a Message. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeff.j.smith.7/