Is your marriage on spiritual autopilot? It’s easy to build a life out of "good" rhythms—the way you say goodbye, the way you pray before meals, or the way you attend church every Sunday. But sometimes, the liturgy of our marriage becomes a mask for a lack of intimacy. In this episode, Nathan and Andrea Warnock dive into "The Liturgy Trap," exploring the dangerous gap between going through the motions and truly connecting with your spouse’s heart.

Join us as we discuss how to identify "dead forms" in your relationship and provide practical steps to move from a scripted performance to a raw, God-designed fire.

Marriage By Design is a channel dedicated to digging into God's design for marriage and family - as well as talking practically live that out in our marriages and families. Our goal is to leave you encouraged that you CAN do marriage and family by God's design and to give you HOPE that God IS FOR YOUR MARRIAGE AND YOUR FAMILY!!!

You can say the right words and still be worlds apart. 🗣️💔 Nathan and Andrea dive into the danger of letting "religious" or "marital" liturgy replace true, raw intimacy. Is your routine a bridge or a barrier?

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Marriage By Design is a channel dedicated to digging into God's design for marriage and family - as well as talking practically live that out in our marriages and families. Our goal is to leave you encouraged that you CAN do marriage and family by God's design and to give you HOPE that God IS FOR YOUR MARRIAGE AND YOUR FAMILY!!!

"It’s just five dollars..." until it isn't. 📉 Nathan shares some post-Super Bowl thoughts on the subtle trap of gambling apps. We talk a lot about "Marriage By Design," and God’s design involves protecting the resources He’s given us to care for our wives and children. Don't let a "game" create a real-life crisis in your living room.

Check out the full Midweek Check-in here: 👇

Marriage By Design is a channel dedicated to digging into God's design for marriage and family - as well as talking practically live that out in our marriages and families. Our goal is to leave you encouraged that you CAN do marriage and family by God's design and to give you HOPE that God IS FOR YOUR MARRIAGE AND YOUR FAMILY!!!

Would you trade your family's future for a bowl of soup? 🥣 It sounds extreme, but we do it every time we prioritize a "right now" craving over a "forever" covenant. In our latest episode, Nathan and Andrea look at the story of Esau to uncover the "Lentil Soup Traps" in modern marriage—like choosing to win an argument over winning your spouse's heart.

Stop trading your birthright for a temporary fix.

Marriage By Design is a channel dedicated to digging into God's design for marriage and family - as well as talking practically live that out in our marriages and families. Our goal is to leave you encouraged that you CAN do marriage and family by God's design and to give you HOPE that God IS FOR YOUR MARRIAGE AND YOUR FAMILY!!!

Would you trade your future for a bowl of soup? 🥣 It sounds crazy, but in our latest episode, we look at the story of Esau and Jacob to uncover a startling truth about modern marriage. We often trade the "birthright" of a deep, lifelong covenant for the "lentil soup" of temporary comfort, instant gratification, or winning an argument.

Are you choosing what’s hot now over what’s holy forever? 👇

Marriage By Design is a channel dedicated to digging into God's design for marriage and family - as well as talking practically live that out in our marriages and families. Our goal is to leave you encouraged that you CAN do marriage and family by God's design and to give you HOPE that God IS FOR YOUR MARRIAGE AND YOUR FAMILY!!!

Is "Bible-believing" just a buzzword? 🤔 Nathan explains why it’s about more than just owning a Bible—it’s about the authority of Scripture in every area of life.

Watch the new Midweek Check-in here: 👇

Marriage By Design is a channel dedicated to digging into God's design for marriage and family - as well as talking practically live that out in our marriages and families. Our goal is to leave you encouraged that you CAN do marriage and family by God's design and to give you HOPE that God IS FOR YOUR MARRIAGE AND YOUR FAMILY!!!

It’s not just a "private struggle." 💔 Pornography is a counterfeit intimacy that promises connection without cost, but it always leaves a trail of wreckage in its wake. In our latest episode, Nathan and Andrea pull back the curtain on why this is a marital crisis—and why treating it as a simple "bad habit" keeps us from the heart of the issue.

Step out of the dark and into the light of God’s design.

Marriage By Design is a channel dedicated to digging into God's design for marriage and family - as well as talking practically live that out in our marriages and families. Our goal is to leave you encouraged that you CAN do marriage and family by God's design and to give you HOPE that God IS FOR YOUR MARRIAGE AND YOUR FAMILY!!!

It’s more than just a "bad habit." 💔 Pornography isn't just a struggle with self-control; it’s a devastating counterfeit for the intimacy God designed for marriage. Nathan and Andrea are getting raw and honest about the wreckage it leaves behind and, more importantly, the real spiritual issues driving it.

Find out why transparency is the only path to true freedom. 👇

Marriage By Design is a channel dedicated to digging into God's design for marriage and family - as well as talking practically live that out in our marriages and families. Our goal is to leave you encouraged that you CAN do marriage and family by God's design and to give you HOPE that God IS FOR YOUR MARRIAGE AND YOUR FAMILY!!!