Forever Marriage Podcast

Season 8, Episode 7 of the Forever Marriage Podcast continues our FAMILY series as we unpack the letter “I” — Instruct in the Ways of the LORD. What does it really look like to disciple your children in the flow of everyday life?

In this episode, we talk about cultivating natural, meaningful spiritual conversations, learning to recognize the teachable moments God places right in front of you, and the lasting impact of keeping faith-filled traditions alive in your home. Discipleship is often found in the small, intentional moments that shape your family over time.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Hero Tales: A Family Treasury of True Stories from the Lives of Christian Heroes
• School House Rock - The Preamble

Season 8, Episode 6: Minimize Provocation — Slowing the Pace

In this episode of the Forever Marriage Podcast, we continue unpacking the “M”—Minimize Provocation—in our FAMILY acrostic by taking an honest look at the pace of our family lives. Because the truth is: the speed at which your family runs often determines the health of your home.

Are we expecting too much from our kids? Have we filled our calendars so tightly that there’s no margin left for rest—physically, emotionally, or spiritually? Together, we explore how a hurried life can quietly provoke frustration, burnout, and disconnection in both parents and children.

Season 8, Episode 5 of the Forever Marriage Podcast dives into the powerful (and often overlooked) call to minimize provocation in our homes. Rooted in Ephesians 6:4 and Colossians 3:21, this conversation unpacks how easily frustration, unrealistic expectations, and constant correction can discourage the hearts of our children.

Through honest reflection questions and real-life insight, this episode invites you to consider: Were your parents hard to please? Did they push you to your limits—and what impact did that have? More importantly, are you unintentionally doing the same to your own children?

In this episode of the Forever Marriage Podcast, we explore the power of creating a culture of honor within your home. We discuss what it truly means to address family members with honor—and why the atmosphere we cultivate in our homes begins with how we see one another. 

When we recognize our spouses and children as creations of God, image bearers of God, and even children of God through Christ, it transforms the way we speak, respond, and interact. 

After listening to today's episode, consider asking your spouse this question:
“What’s it like living with me?” And then prayerfully consider what changes need to be made in order to create more of a culture of honor in your home. 

When you look back over your life, you can probably trace it to a handful of defining moments — decisions that quietly but powerfully shaped your entire story. In this episode, we unpack The Power of Right Decisions and how small, seemingly insignificant choices can radically alter the trajectory of a life and a marriage.

Through personal stories and Scripture, we’re reminded that faithfulness in little things matters, wise decisions shape our future, and obedience is our responsibility — the results belong to the Lord.

In Season 8, Episode 2 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, we continue our FAMILY series by digging deeper into the “F” — Focus on Doing What’s Right.

How do we determine what is truly right and good? In this episode, we share four biblical questions to help guide your decisions:

• Does this bring glory to God?
• Will this cause someone to stumble?
• Would Jesus have done this?
• Will I be content with the consequences?

These simple but powerful questions can shape the way we lead our marriages, families, and everyday choices.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Savannah, GA's WSAV Cap'n Sandy
• WWJD bracelets following the 1896 novel In His Steps: What Would Jesus Do?
  by Charles Sheldon

We’re kicking off Season 8 of the Forever Marriage Podcast with a brand-new focus: FAMILY. This season, Scott’s signature acrostic is back, and each episode will unpack one letter with a practical, faith-centered lens for our homes.

In this first episode, we begin with F — Focus on Doing What Is Right. What does “doing what is right” actually look like in everyday family life? How do we discern what is right, and how should we respond when someone in the family has been wronged?

Join us as we lay a strong foundation for building healthy, God-honoring families.

Season 7, Episode 11 marks the final episode in our parenting series, and we’re joined once again by Tyler and Catie Smiley as they share more of the particulars of their adoption journey. In this concluding conversation, Tyler and Catie reflect on the season of waiting and the lessons God taught them along the way—lessons about obedience, learning not to miss what is right in front of you, and choosing to walk by faith rather than by sight. Their story is an encouragement for anyone navigating uncertainty while trusting God’s timing and purposes.

In Season 7, Episode 10 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, we continue our parenting series with Tyler and Catie Smiley as they share more of their adoption journey. This episode dives into the ins and outs of the adoption process—the waiting, the praying, and the discernment required along the way. Tyler and Catie also reflect on the challenges and blessings of the waiting process that come with the journey, and how adoption has shaped not only their marriage but also their three boys.

In this episode of our parenting series, we sit down with Dr. Tyler and Catie Smiley. Tyler, senior pastor at Lakewood, and Catie share their story as a couple—how they met, how God brought them together, and the journey that led them into family life and ministry. They open up about raising their three boys and also share the beautiful story of how they recently welcomed a little girl into their family through adoption. This conversation is both honest and encouraging, offering a glimpse into the joys, challenges, and faith that shape the Smiley family.