If marriage matters to God, why don’t churches talk about it more?

In this powerful conversation, Brad explores why marriage must become a priority not just for couples, but for entire church families. From youth expectations to pastoral leadership, this episode unpacks how strong marriages fuel healthy churches, effective missions, and lasting ministry impact.

You’ll hear practical wisdom on how to approach your pastor, how to start a marriage initiative without creating fear or resistance, and why preventive care is always better than crisis counseling. Most importantly, you’ll be reminded that when marriages flourish, everything else in the church grows stronger.

If you believe marriage is foundational to the mission of the church, this episode will give you both conviction and clarity on what to do next.

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🔑 KEY IDEAS:
• Why churches must prioritize marriage before crisis hits
• Preventive marriage ministry vs. reactive marriage counseling
• How strong marriages strengthen missions, evangelism, and church  growth
• Why application of Scripture matters more than just teaching content
• How to approach your pastor about starting a marriage ministry
• Overcoming fear and resistance when launching marriage initiatives
• The connection between healthy church leadership and healthy marriages
• Why marriage should be trained in seminaries and Bible colleges


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