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 wraps up our three-part series on Healthy Marriages with a conversation about intimacy—emotional, spiritual, and physical.

Robby is joined again by Art and Mary Ellen Eaton, along with his wife Traci, for an honest and grace-filled discussion on how couples in ministry can strengthen their connection and build a marriage that reflects the heart of Christ.

Together, they explore how healthy intimacy goes beyond physical closeness to include spiritual unity and emotional understanding, and how these areas impact both marriage and ministry.

Key Topics:

• Understanding intimacy in marriage from a biblical and practical perspective
• How emotional, spiritual, and physical connection work together
• Common challenges pastors and spouses face in maintaining intimacy
• Ways to rebuild connection when distance or busyness sets in
• Encouragement for couples serving in ministry together

Key Takeaway:

A healthy marriage doesn’t just happen—it’s cultivated through intentional connection in every area of life. When pastors and their spouses pursue intimacy with grace and understanding, they reflect the beauty of the gospel in their home and ministry.

Resources Mentioned:

• Care for Pastors
• Pastoral marriage and family care resources
• Counseling and support services for ministry couples

Next Episode:

Join us next time as we close out our Healthy Habits of Pastors series with a powerful conversation on A Healthy Mind—how to guard your thoughts, manage stress, and stay centered in truth as you serve.