Marriage After God

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August 21, 2019 The Parable of the Good Samaritan
What if Jesus is the Samaritan and we are the man left half dead? A gospel-centered reading of Luke 10
About This Episode
In this episode, we discuss a powerful and edifying way to interpret the Parable of the Good Samaritan. Jennifer shares how God answered her question about drawing wisdom from Scripture: after reading Luke and the story of the rich young ruler on the drive to church, a man at our home church taught on the Good Samaritan from the same book. His teaching reframed the parable through the gospel. The Jewish hearers would never have seen themselves as the Samaritan. We are actually the man left half dead who cannot save himself, and Jesus is the Samaritan who pays a high price to rescue us. We close by talking about taking up our cross and why our charity should flow from what we have received.
About Aaron & Jennifer Smith
Aaron and Jennifer Smith are the founders of Marriage After God and authors of Husband After God, Wife After God, and Marriage After God. Married since 2007 and raising six children in Bend, Oregon, they started Husband Revolution and Unveiled Wife to share what God was teaching them, not from a place of having it figured out, but as fellow travelers pointing couples back to Jesus.
In This Episode
An answered prayer — How God spoke to Jennifer through Luke and a teaching at home church.
The rich young ruler — The Luke passage that set up the lesson.
Who are we in the story? — Why the original hearers would never see themselves as the Samaritan.
The man left half dead — We are the robbed man who cannot save himself.
Jesus is the Samaritan — He pays a high price and seats the beaten man on his own animal.
A picture of propitiation — Seeing the gospel inside the parable.
Take up your cross — Matthew 16:24 and following Jesus.
Charity from gratitude — Giving from what we've received, not from guilt or a need to save the day.
Scripture Referenced
Luke 18:18-34
Luke 10:25-37
Matthew 16:24
Resources from This Episode
Free download: Date Night Conversation Starters
31-Day Marriage Prayer Challenge (free)
Get our new book The Marriage Gift - 365 prayers for your marriage!
Full show notes and blog post
Connect with Marriage After God
Website: marriageaftergod.com
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Follow Aaron and Jennifer: Husband Revolution · Unveiled Wife
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34 min
August 14, 2019 An Easy & Fun Way To Start A Family Bible Time In your Home
Inside Our 24 Family Ways by Clay Clarkson, and how to keep family Bible time going with little kids
About This Episode
In this episode, we share a fun, engaging, and easy resource to help you start a family Bible time in your home. We walk through Our 24 Family Ways from Clay and Sally Clarkson's Whole Heart ministry, which groups 24 biblical family ways into six categories: authorities, relationships, possessions, work, attitudes, and choices. Each way comes with a picture or coloring page and a simple five-day Ask, Read, Talk, Speak rhythm. We also share why family Bible time matters so much to us, how dad leads while mom's supporting role is vital, and the honest struggles of consistency and patience with little ones. Jennifer shares how she was convicted to keep leading Bible time on Wednesdays when Aaron was away.
About Aaron & Jennifer Smith
Aaron and Jennifer Smith are the founders of Marriage After God and authors of Husband After God, Wife After God, and Marriage After God. Married since 2007 and raising six children in Bend, Oregon, they started Husband Revolution and Unveiled Wife to share what God was teaching them, not from a place of having it figured out, but as fellow travelers pointing couples back to Jesus.
In This Episode
Our 24 Family Ways — The family devotional from Clay and Sally Clarkson's Whole Heart ministry.
Six categories — Authorities, relationships, possessions, work, attitudes, and choices.
Ask, Read, Talk, Speak — The simple five-day structure with a picture or coloring page.
Why family Bible time — Building daily habits and calling it the most important time of the day.
Dad leads, mom supports — Spiritual leadership and modeling unity for your kids.
The hard parts — Consistency and patience with young, squirming kids.
When dad is away — Why Jennifer kept leading Bible time on Wednesdays instead of taking a day off.
Scripture Referenced
Ephesians 6:1-3
Exodus 20:12
Resources from This Episode
Our 24 Family Ways: A Family Devotional Guide by Clay Clarkson
The Lifegiving Parent by Sally and Clay Clarkson
The Lifegiving Table by Sally Clarkson
The Mission of Motherhood by Sally Clarkson
Girls' Club by Sally Clarkson
31-day marriage prayer challenge (free)
Get our new book The Marriage Gift - 365 prayers for your marriage!
Full show notes and blog post
Connect with Marriage After God
Website: marriageaftergod.com
Shop books, devotionals, and prayer journals: shop.marriageaftergod.com
Follow Marriage After God: Instagram · Facebook · YouTube · TikTok
Follow Aaron and Jennifer: Husband Revolution · Unveiled Wife
Want to go deeper? Become a patron and help us keep creating resources for marriages that pursue God together.
If this conversation encouraged you, please share it with a couple you love, and subscribe wherever you listen.
As an Amazon Associate, Marriage After God earns from qualifying purchases.
Smith Family Resources, Inc © 2026
45 min
August 12, 2019 2019 Announcement: Marriage After God in Hobby Lobby Stores + Giveaway
A dated 2019 announcement: Marriage After God arrived at Hobby Lobby, plus the #hobbylobbyfinds giveaway
About This Episode
God is so good! In August 2019, Marriage After God arrived on Hobby Lobby shelves, and we were so excited to share the news. How incredible is that? At the time, Hobby Lobby was the least expensive place to find the book at just $14.99, a whopping 40% off. Instead of just announcing it, we launched a fun giveaway to encourage listeners to visit their local Hobby Lobby. One winner received a $250 Hobby Lobby gift card, and ten winners received a $25 gift card to our online store. To enter, listeners found the book on the rack, took a picture of it on the shelf, and posted it to Instagram or Facebook with #hobbylobbyfinds and @marriageaftergod. Winners were announced on Friday, August 16, 2019, and the giveaway ended in 2019. Today, Marriage After God is available at shop.marriageaftergod.com and on Amazon.
About Aaron & Jennifer Smith
Aaron and Jennifer Smith are the founders of Marriage After God and authors of Husband After God, Wife After God, and Marriage After God. Married since 2007 and raising six children in Bend, Oregon, they started Husband Revolution and Unveiled Wife to share what God was teaching them, not from a place of having it figured out, but as fellow travelers pointing couples back to Jesus.
In This Episode
Big news — In August 2019, Marriage After God arrived on the book rack at Hobby Lobby.
A great price — At the time, just $14.99, a whopping 40% off.
The prizes — A $250 Hobby Lobby gift card and ten $25 gift cards to our online store.
How listeners entered — They found the book, snapped a photo on the shelf, and posted it tagged #hobbylobbyfinds and @marriageaftergod.
Bonus entry — Buying a copy earned an extra entry.
Winners — Announced Friday, August 16, 2019; the giveaway ended in 2019.
Resources from This Episode
Marriage After God by Aaron & Jennifer Smith (also in our shop)
Get our new book The Marriage Gift - 365 prayers for your marriage!
Connect with Marriage After God
Website: marriageaftergod.com
Shop books, devotionals, and prayer journals: shop.marriageaftergod.com
Follow Marriage After God: Instagram · Facebook · YouTube · TikTok
Follow Aaron and Jennifer: Husband Revolution · Unveiled Wife
Want to go deeper? Become a patron and help us keep creating resources for marriages that pursue God together.
If this conversation encouraged you, please share it with a couple you love, and subscribe wherever you listen.
As an Amazon Associate, Marriage After God earns from qualifying purchases.
Smith Family Resources, Inc © 2026
4 min
August 07, 2019 Some Creative Ways To Help You Get Out Of Debt
From Etsy and Rover to Rev.com and Amazon KDP: side-income ideas and a biblical view of money
About This Episode
There are many reasons you might want to make some side money, and getting out of debt was the reason we did. In this episode, we share some unique and creative ways to make extra cash today. We start with how the Bible teaches us to view money, so our minds and hearts are in the right place: money is a tool to steward, not a strong tower, and the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Then we share a long list of practical side-income ideas, along with our own story of paying off about $20K in school loans before we had kids by selling photography and website themes. We close by praying that our finances would honor God.
About Aaron & Jennifer Smith
Aaron and Jennifer Smith are the founders of Marriage After God and authors of Husband After God, Wife After God, and Marriage After God. Married since 2007 and raising six children in Bend, Oregon, they started Husband Revolution and Unveiled Wife to share what God was teaching them, not from a place of having it figured out, but as fellow travelers pointing couples back to Jesus.
In This Episode
A biblical view of money — Money is a tool to steward, not a strong tower (Matthew 6:24, 1 Timothy 6:10, Proverbs).
Our debt story — Paying off about $20K in school loans by selling photography and website themes.
Selling what you make — Essential oils, baked goods, and crafts at flea markets or on Etsy.
Serving your community — Babysitting, odd jobs for friends, Rover dog walking, Instacart, and TaskRabbit.
Online side income — Fiverr, paid surveys like Vindale and Survey Junkie, and website testing.
Words for hire — Transcription through Rev.com and self-publishing ebooks on Amazon KDP.
Side work as ministry — Seeing every gig as an opportunity to share the gospel.
A prayer for our finances — Asking God for wisdom, unity, and hearts free from the love of money.
Scripture Referenced
Matthew 6:24
1 Timothy 6:10
Proverbs 18:11
Proverbs 23:4
Ecclesiastes 5:10
2 Corinthians 9
Proverbs 3:9
Proverbs 13:22
Resources from This Episode
Marriage After God by Aaron & Jennifer Smith (also in our shop)
Get our new book The Marriage Gift - 365 prayers for your marriage!
Full show notes and blog post
Connect with Marriage After God
Website: marriageaftergod.com
Shop books, devotionals, and prayer journals: shop.marriageaftergod.com
Follow Marriage After God: Instagram · Facebook · YouTube · TikTok
Follow Aaron and Jennifer: Husband Revolution · Unveiled Wife
Want to go deeper? Become a patron and help us keep creating resources for marriages that pursue God together.
If this conversation encouraged you, please share it with a couple you love, and subscribe wherever you listen.
As an Amazon Associate, Marriage After God earns from qualifying purchases.
Smith Family Resources, Inc © 2026
47 min
July 31, 2019 The Power Of Confession In Your Marriage & How To Do It.
Why confessing to your spouse matters, why minimizing is lying, and how confession brings healing
About This Episode
The Bible tells us in James 5 to confess our sins to one another and pray for one another, that we may be healed. Confession is one of the most powerful gifts God has given us. It is by confession that we are saved (Romans 10:10), and it is by confession that we are healed. When we confess our sin, we are saying that God is right and we are not. But confession is hard because it is exactly the opposite of what our flesh wants. Confession exposes our nakedness, and our instinct is to cover it up. When we hide, our sins and wrong ways of thinking live on instead of being cut away. In this episode, we talk about the power of confession and how to do it well in marriage.
About Aaron & Jennifer Smith
Aaron and Jennifer Smith are the founders of Marriage After God and authors of Husband After God, Wife After God, and Marriage After God. Married since 2007 and raising six children in Bend, Oregon, they started Husband Revolution and Unveiled Wife to share what God was teaching them, not from a place of having it figured out, but as fellow travelers pointing couples back to Jesus.
In This Episode
Why confession is powerful — By confession we are saved (Romans 10:10) and healed (James 5:16).
Walking in the light — 1 John 1 and bringing sin out of hiding.
One body — Why your spouse is the offended party when you sin.
More than accountability — Confessing only to others can leave darkness in your marriage.
Minimizing is lying — Aaron on learning to confess his pornography struggle fully.
Confession vs. repentance — Understanding the difference between the two.
Receiving a confession — Making a safe space, choosing the right time, and forgiving as Jesus teaches in Luke 17:3-4.
Their response isn't yours to control — Confessing without managing your spouse's emotions.
Killing the flesh — Taking up your cross and finding healing through confession.
Scripture Referenced
James 5:16
Romans 10:10
1 John 1:5-10
Romans 8:12-14
Matthew 3:8
Luke 17:3-4
Resources from This Episode
Get our new book The Marriage Gift - 365 prayers for your marriage!
Full show notes and blog post
Connect with Marriage After God
Website: marriageaftergod.com
Shop books, devotionals, and prayer journals: shop.marriageaftergod.com
Follow Marriage After God: Instagram · Facebook · YouTube · TikTok
Follow Aaron and Jennifer: Husband Revolution · Unveiled Wife
Want to go deeper? Become a patron and help us keep creating resources for marriages that pursue God together.
If this conversation encouraged you, please share it with a couple you love, and subscribe wherever you listen.
Smith Family Resources, Inc © 2026
47 min
July 29, 2019 Can I Stay Married If It’s Not Making Me Happy?
On today's bonus episode, we are sharing our interview on the 4:13 podcast. Jennifer Rothschild digs in with us about what it looks like to learn to love even when we are not happy and how being obedient to God's way even when the feelings are fading can, in turn, bring the feelings back and make us stronger than ever.
Here is a little about Jennifer Rothschild and the 4:13 Podcast.
You’ll find practical encouragement and biblical insight to help you live the “I Can” life of Philippians 4:13 — “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Jennifer:
At the young age of 15, Jennifer was diagnosed with a rare, degenerative eye disease that would eventually steal her sight. It was more than a turning point, as her dreams of becoming a commercial artist and cartoonist faded while words and music replaced her canvas.
She is the author of 16 books and Bible studies, including the best-selling Lessons I Learned in the Dark and her most recent resource, the DVD-based Bible study Psalm 23: The Shepherd With Me (LifeWay). Jennifer is also the founder of Fresh Grounded Faith events for women.
Listen to the original episode & subscribe to her podcast today.
http://www.jenniferrothschild.com/stay-married-not-happy/
25 min
July 24, 2019 9 Fun and Creative Date Night Ideas for Married Couples
Nine creative date night ideas, from a progressive dinner to a ding-dong ditch that blesses your neighbors.
About This Episode
We all need a little inspiration for date night, and honestly, we need it all the time. In this episode we share why intentional, scheduled date nights are as vital to a healthy marriage as time in the Word is to a healthy faith. Too much time was going by between our dates, so we made a standing date night and put it on the calendar every Tuesday. Then we walk through nine fun, creative date night ideas, from coffee and cards to a progressive dinner, including a few that double as ways to serve and encourage the people around you. Whatever season you are in, we hope these ideas help you pursue your spouse with intention and joy.
About Aaron & Jennifer Smith
Aaron and Jennifer Smith are the founders of Marriage After God and authors of Husband After God, Wife After God, and Marriage After God. Married since 2007 and raising six children in Bend, Oregon, they started Husband Revolution and Unveiled Wife to share what God was teaching them, not from a place of having it figured out, but as fellow travelers pointing couples back to Jesus.
In This Episode
Why date night matters — scheduled time together is as vital to your marriage as time in the Word is to your faith
Put it on the calendar — why we set a standing date night every Tuesday
Coffee and cards or a picnic in the park — simple ways to slow down and connect
Childlike fun — laughing together at a trampoline park or a roller rink
Playing house — touring open and model homes and dreaming together
Hiking a new trail and volunteering together — shared adventure and shared service
The bake and take and the progressive dinner — bake double and give some away, or move from spot to spot for each course
The ding-dong ditch — leaving gift cards and encouraging notes on strangers' doors
Resources from This Episode
Parenting help from our friends Isaac & Angie Tolpin: Courageous Parenting mentor program
Get our new book, The Marriage Gift - 365 Prayers for your Marriage!
Connect with Marriage After God
Website: marriageaftergod.com
Shop books, devotionals, and prayer journals: shop.marriageaftergod.com
Follow Marriage After God: Instagram · Facebook · YouTube · TikTok
Follow Aaron and Jennifer: Husband Revolution · Unveiled Wife
Want to go deeper? Become a patron and help us keep creating resources for marriages that pursue God together.
If this conversation encouraged you, please share it with a couple you love, and subscribe wherever you listen.
Smith Family Resources, Inc © 2026
27 min
July 22, 2019 Tactics The Enemy Uses to Tear Down Our Marriages + A Discovery That Has Helped Our Marriage Thrive
We had the honor and privilege of being interviewed by our good friends Matt & Lisa Jacobson of the Faithful Life Podcast. Please enjoy this rebroadcast of their interview with us.
Listen to the original here:
https://faithfulman.com/do-you-realize-the-powerful-impact-of-your-marriage-interview-with-aaron-jennifer-smith-marriage-after-god/
45 min
July 17, 2019 Our Marriage Testimony: Painful Sex, Pornography, and Near Divorce
Painful sex, porn addiction, and near-divorce almost ended our marriage. This is how God saved it.
About This Episode
This is the story that makes us, well, us. We look back on our first few years of marriage, including what we went through and how God saved us. We met at a teen Bible study, Aaron gave his life to God alone in his car at 17, and we dated with marriage in mind. But our first four years were brutal. We physically could not have pain-free sex, even though we were both healthy, and that pain amplified Aaron's pornography addiction and drove us toward divorce. We vulnerably share what turned things around: a marriage ministry small group, a moment when Aaron chose to love Jennifer unconditionally, and a discovery that finally helped us heal.
About Aaron & Jennifer Smith
Aaron and Jennifer Smith are the founders of Marriage After God and authors of Husband After God, Wife After God, and Marriage After God. Married since 2007 and raising six children in Bend, Oregon, they started Husband Revolution and Unveiled Wife to share what God was teaching them, not from a place of having it figured out, but as fellow travelers pointing couples back to Jesus.
In This Episode
How we met — a teen Bible study and Aaron's decision to follow God, alone in his car at 17
Dating with marriage in mind — why we dated with the goal of marriage from the start
The first four years — painful sex, even though we were both healthy
Pornography addiction — how the pain amplified Aaron's struggle and pushed us toward divorce
Community — the marriage ministry small group that helped change our direction
The Gethsemane moment — Aaron choosing to love Jennifer unconditionally: "not my will but yours"
Accepting your bride — "are you willing to accept the bride that you've already accepted?"
The discovery — how parabens in Jennifer's face wash may have been the physical cause, and pain-free sex within a week of switching products
Scripture Referenced
John 17
Luke 22:42
Romans 12:2
James 4:8
Resources from This Episode
The Unveiled Wife by Jennifer Smith (also in our shop)
FREE EBOOK ALERT! A fun and free resource to help you and your spouse go deeper on your date nights: datenightconversations.com
Get our new book The Marriage Gift - 365 prayers for your marriage!
Connect with Marriage After God
Website: marriageaftergod.com
Shop books, devotionals, and prayer journals: shop.marriageaftergod.com
Follow Marriage After God: Instagram · Facebook · YouTube · TikTok
Follow Aaron and Jennifer: Husband Revolution · Unveiled Wife
Want to go deeper? Become a patron and help us keep creating resources for marriages that pursue God together.
If this conversation encouraged you, please share it with a couple you love, and subscribe wherever you listen.
As an Amazon Associate, Marriage After God earns from qualifying purchases.
Smith Family Resources, Inc © 2026
55 min
July 15, 2019 Your Marriage Is a Ministry with Dave and Ashley Willis
Aaron and Jennifer join Dave & Ashley Willis to talk marriage as ministry and discipling kids at home.
About This Episode
This bonus episode is a crossover conversation from the Naked Marriage podcast, where we sat down with Dave and Ashley Willis to talk about seeing your marriage as a ministry. Aaron shares the moment a friend called us out for bickering, and the moment when, right when he was ready to give up on his wife, God brought him to his knees and changed his heart toward Jennifer. Together we talk about discipling our kids: they imitate everything we do, so parents need to model repentance and lead family Bible time, even if it starts with a single verse. Your marriage is already a ministry. It's not me and you against the world, it's me and you for the world.
About Dave & Ashley Willis
Dave & Ashley Willis have become some of America's most trusted teachers on marriage. Their books, blogs, videos and speaking events have been reaching millions of couples worldwide. They are part of the MarriageToday team, which is the largest marriage-focused ministry in the USA, and they host the Naked Marriage podcast.
In This Episode
Called out for bickering — how a friend's honest words got Aaron's attention
Ready to give up — how God brought Aaron to his knees and changed the way he saw his wife and his marriage
Marriage as ministry — why your marriage is already a ministry to steward
Kids imitate everything — why parents, not just pastors, must model repentance
Family Bible time — how to start leading it daily, even with just one verse
Me and you for the world — stewarding your gifts, home, and resources for God's kingdom
Scripture Referenced
1 Corinthians 12
Ephesians 5:25-26
Malachi 2:15
John 16:33
Resources from This Episode
Marriage After God by Aaron & Jennifer Smith (also in our shop)
Download our FREE eBook and take your date nights to a new level: datenightconversations.com
Subscribe to the Naked Marriage Podcast today
Get our new book The Marriage Gift - 365 prayers for your marriage!
Connect with Marriage After God
Website: marriageaftergod.com
Shop books, devotionals, and prayer journals: shop.marriageaftergod.com
Follow Marriage After God: Instagram · Facebook · YouTube · TikTok
Follow Aaron and Jennifer: Husband Revolution · Unveiled Wife
Want to go deeper? Become a patron and help us keep creating resources for marriages that pursue God together.
If this conversation encouraged you, please share it with a couple you love, and subscribe wherever you listen.
As an Amazon Associate, Marriage After God earns from qualifying purchases.
Smith Family Resources, Inc © 2026
36 min