ONE Extraordinary Marriage Show 905: Invite God Into Your Marriage
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Mar 31, 2026 They explore spiritual intimacy and the impact of praying together on marital connection. They talk about common barriers to joint prayer and simple ways to start. Practical tips include short prayers, anchoring prayer to routines, and praying during conflict. Stories and survey results highlight how shared faith practices can deepen closeness and transform relationships.
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Spiritual Intimacy Often Surpasses Physical Intimacy
- Spiritual intimacy can be deeper than sexual intimacy because praying together reveals your spouse's burdens, gratitude, and heart.
- Alisa and Tony say shared prayer gives access to how your partner connects with God, changing the fabric of the marriage.
Awkwardness Blocks A High Payoff Practice
- Many couples avoid praying together due to awkwardness, busyness, or not knowing how, yet 62% who do feel more connected afterward.
- That gap shows prayer is underused leverage for closeness despite high payoff when practiced.
Local Church Culture Shouldn't Limit Couple Prayer
- Prayer practice varies widely across churches and denominations, so couples shouldn't let local norms limit how they pray together.
- Tony and Alisa emphasize the personal threefold relationship: you, your spouse, and God.
