What if one simple habit could transform your marriage, deepen your connection with your spouse, and bring lasting peace to your relationship? In today’s episode, we’re diving into the life-changing practice of praying together as a couple.

Join us as we explore: ✨ Why praying together strengthens your bond and invites God into your marriage. ✨ The powerful findings from the 1997 Gallup study on prayer and marriage (hint: couples who pray together have a divorce rate of less than 1%!). ✨ Practical tips for starting a prayer routine, even if it feels intimidating or awkward at first. ✨ How prayer fosters intimacy, trust, and unity—even in tough seasons of life.

We also share personal stories from our own marriage, including a season when prayer brought us closer together during one of the hardest times we’ve faced.

If you’ve ever wondered how to keep God at the center of your relationship or felt unsure about how to start praying as a couple, this episode is for you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

1. The Biblical foundation for praying as a couple.
2. Research-backed benefits of prayer in marriage.
3. Simple, practical steps to start praying together daily.
4. How to overcome common roadblocks to couple prayer.

Resources and References Mentioned: 📖 Scripture Highlights:

• 1 Thessalonians 5:17 – "Pray without ceasing."
• Romans 8:26 – The Spirit helps us in our weakness and intercedes for us.

📊 Studies Cited:

• 1997 Gallup study on divorce rates among couples who pray together.
• 2010 Study from University of Texas at San Antonio "The Couple That Prays Together: Race and Ethnicity, Religion, and Relationship Quality Among Working-Age Adults"

💡 Recommended Reading:

• Atomic Habits by James Clear (for building consistent habits).

Challenge of the Week: Take five minutes this week to pray with your spouse. Whether it’s before bed, in the car, or over coffee, start small and stay consistent. Trust us—it’s worth it!

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