Series: Healthy Habits of Pastors
Host: Robby Bolden
Guests: Art & Mary Ellen Eaton, and Traci Bolden

🧩 Episode Overview

In this episode of the Care for Pastors Podcast, host Robby Bolden continues the conversation on Healthy Marriages—a crucial part of maintaining balance and wholeness in pastoral life. Joined once again by Art and Mary Ellen Eaton, along with Traci Bolden, this discussion dives deeper into the daily habits and heart postures that help ministry couples thrive.

Together, they share real stories and lessons from their own marriages, explore the challenges pastors and their spouses face, and offer practical wisdom for keeping your relationship healthy amid the demands of ministry.

💬 Key Takeaways

• Intentional connection matters. Healthy marriages don’t happen by chance—they’re built through daily choices of love, grace, and communication.
• Shared faith sustains intimacy. Prayer, worship, and spiritual partnership are essential anchors for couples in ministry.
• Boundaries protect what’s sacred. Guarding time for rest, family, and emotional recharge helps strengthen your relationship.
• Honesty and vulnerability build trust. A healthy marriage grows when both spouses feel safe to be real with each other.

📖 Scripture & Encouragement

“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” — 1 Peter 4:8

Healthy ministry starts with a healthy marriage. When pastors and their spouses prioritize their relationship, they not only nurture each other—they model Christ’s love for the church.

🔗 Resources Mentioned

• Care for Pastors — Support, resources, and counseling for pastors and their families.
• Upcoming Episode: Healthy Marriages – Part 3

🎧 Listen & Subscribe

Don’t miss part three of this conversation, where we’ll talk about practical rhythms for staying emotionally and spiritually connected in every season of ministry.

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