Marriage After God

In today's episode of the Marriage After God podcast, Aaron interviews Abby Johnson, former Planned Parenthood director turned pro-life advocate and author. After witnessing an ultrasound-guided abortion in 2009, Abby left the abortion industry and has since helped over 700 abortion workers find new careers and embrace Christ. Now a mother of eight and author of the new children's book "What's in Mommy's Tummy?", Abby shares her powerful journey of transformation and discusses the importance of teaching children about the sanctity of life.In this powerful conversation, we explore:How God's forgiveness frees us from shame and empowers us to help others find healingWhy children deserve honest conversations about life from a biblical perspectiveThe importance of parents being the primary spiritual authority in their children's livesHow to create a home environment where children feel safe sharing difficult newsWhy babies should always be celebrated as blessings, regardless of circumstancesThe critical role of men as spiritual leaders in both homes and churchesThe power of bringing sin into the light through open family discussionsHow to speak truth boldly while maintaining love and compassionWhether you're carrying the weight of past choices, seeking to build a strong biblical foundation for your children, or wanting to speak truth more boldly in today's culture, this conversation offers hope and practical wisdom for walking in God's grace and truth.Please subscribe to our channel on YouTube, iTunes, or Spotify and leave us a star rating and review to help us reach new listeners. Your support and feedback mean the world to us!Connect with Abby Johnson:Website: abbyj.comNew Book: "What's in Mommy's Tummy?" Ministry: https://abortionworker.com/And Then There Were None MinistryProLove MinistriesFollow Marriage After God:Instagram: Marriage After God - https://www.instagram.com/marriageaftergodInstagram: Unveiled Wife - https://www.instagram.com/unveiledwifeInstagram: Husband Revolution - https://www.instagram.com/husbandrevolutionSupport this podcast:Shop: https://shop.marriageaftergod.com/Become a patron: https://marriageaftergod.com/patronSmith Family Resources, Inc © 2025KEY WORDS: Marriage After God, Aaron Smith, Abby Johnson, pro-life ministry, parenting wisdom, spiritual authority, biblical truth, children's ministry, Christian parenting, family values, abortion recovery, God's grace, redemption, biblical marriage, forgiveness

In today's episode of the Marriage After God podcast, Aaron interviews Jerry Jenkins, bestselling author of over 195 books including the Left Behind series. With 54 years of marriage and over 71 million books sold, Jerry shares his time-tested wisdom about protecting your marriage through intentional boundaries he calls "hedges."In this wisdom-filled conversation, we explore:• Why even strong marriages need protective boundaries• The seven specific hedges Jerry uses to protect his marriage• How to identify and create your own personal hedges• Why quality time with your children matters more than career success• Practical ways to show respect and love to your spouse daily• The new challenges social media and technology pose to marriages• How sharing your love story strengthens your family legacyWhether you're newly married, raising children, or seeking to protect your marriage from modern temptations, this conversation offers biblical wisdom and practical steps from someone who has faithfully lived what he teaches.Please subscribe to our channel on YouTube, iTunes, or Spotify and leave us a star rating and review to help us reach new listeners. Your support and feedback mean the world to us!Connect with Jerry Jenkins:• Books: "Hedges", "Left Behind Series", and over 195 other titles• Website: JerryJenkins.com• Writers Guild: Jerry Jenkins Writers Guild• Watch: The Chosen TV SeriesFollow Marriage After God:• Instagram: Marriage After God - https://www.instagram.com/marriageaftergod• Instagram: Unveiled Wife - https://www.instagram.com/unveiledwife• Instagram: Husband Revolution - https://www.instagram.com/husbandrevolutionSupport this podcast:• Shop: https://shop.marriageaftergod.com/• Become a patron: https://marriageaftergod.com/patronSmith Family Resources, Inc © 2025KEY WORDS: Marriage After God, Aaron Smith, Jerry Jenkins, marriage protection, family time, parenting wisdom, marriage boundaries, The Chosen, Left Behind, Christian marriage, family legacy, marriage hedges, protecting marriage, quality time, marriage advice, biblical marriage

In today's episode of the Marriage After God podcast, Aaron interviews Dustin Garrett from Samaritan Ministries, who shares his remarkable journey from heroin addiction to finding freedom in Christ. Now serving as a leader in a Christian healthcare sharing ministry, Dustin's story demonstrates how God's transformative power can radically change lives and restore families.In this powerful conversation, we explore:How scripture and community support played crucial roles in recoveryWhy belief in God's promises is essential for overcoming addictionThe importance of church authority and accountability in healingHow to support loved ones struggling with addictionThe role of boundaries and tough love in relationshipsWhy professional help combined with spiritual guidance mattersHow Christian healthcare sharing provides an alternative that honors lifeWhether you're battling addiction, supporting someone who is, or simply seeking to understand God's power to transform lives, this conversation offers hope and practical wisdom for the journey of recovery and restoration.Please subscribe to our channel on YouTube, iTunes, or Spotify and leave us a star rating and review to help us reach new listeners. Your support and feedback mean the world to us!Connect with Samaritan Ministries:Website: samaritanministries.orgFollow Marriage After God:Instagram: Marriage After God - https://www.instagram.com/marriageaftergodInstagram: Unveiled Wife - https://www.instagram.com/unveiledwifeInstagram: Husband Revolution - https://www.instagram.com/husbandrevolutionSupport this podcast:Shop: https://shop.marriageaftergod.com/Become a patron: https://marriageaftergod.com/patronSmith Family Resources, Inc © 2025KEY WORDS: Marriage After God, Aaron Smith, Dustin Garrett, addiction recovery, faith journey, church community, Christian healthcare, Samaritan Ministries, spiritual transformation, family restoration, healing, accountability, church discipline, biblical truth, recovery support

In today's episode of the Marriage After God podcast, Aaron interviews Elisha and Katie Voetberg, who share their remarkable journey of building an intentional family life - from embracing a large family to living off-grid in a wall tent. With their sixth child on the way, they demonstrate how stepping away from modern conveniences has actually brought their family closer together.In this inspiring conversation, we explore:How growing up in large families shaped their vision for their own homeWhy they chose to live off-grid and disconnect from smartphones and social mediaThe importance of modeling authentic conflict resolution for childrenCreating a multi-generational vision for family legacyPractical ways to build an intentional family cultureThe beauty of embracing simplicity in family lifeHow to maintain joy and purpose while raising childrenWhether you're just starting your family journey or seeking ways to create a more intentional home environment, this conversation offers biblical wisdom and practical insights for building a family culture that honors God.Please subscribe to our channel on YouTube, iTunes, or Spotify and leave us a star rating and review to help us reach new listeners. Your support and feedback mean the world to us!Connect with the Voetbergs:Website: https://www.nowthatwereafamily.com/Academy: https://www.voetbergmusicacademy.com/Podcast: Now That We're a FamilyFollow Marriage After God:Instagram: Marriage After God - https://www.instagram.com/marriageaftergodInstagram: Unveiled Wife - https://www.instagram.com/unveiledwifeInstagram: Husband Revolution - https://www.instagram.com/husbandrevolutionSupport this podcast:Shop: https://shop.marriageaftergod.com/Become a patron: https://marriageaftergod.com/patronSmith Family Resources, Inc © 2025KEY WORDS: Marriage After God, Aaron Smith, Elisha Voetberg, Katie Voetberg, intentional family, off-grid living, digital detox, family culture, parenting wisdom, family legacy, multi-generational vision, Christian family, family ministry, authentic marriage, simplicity, biblical parenting

In today's episode of the Marriage After God podcast, Aaron interviews Roland Warren, CEO of Care Net, who shares his powerful journey from facing an unplanned pregnancy as a Princeton student to leading one of the largest pregnancy care networks in America. Through his story and ministry experience, Roland presents a transformative perspective shift from being merely "pro-life" to embracing what he calls "pro-abundant life."In this profound conversation, we explore:How Roland's personal experience with unplanned pregnancy shaped his ministryWhy the traditional "pro-life" label falls short of God's complete visionThe crucial role fathers play in pregnancy decisionsHow the story of Mary and Joseph provides a biblical model for facing unplanned pregnancyThe church's vital role in supporting vulnerable familiesThe connection between the Great Commandment, Great Commission, and the sanctity of lifeWhy discipleship must be at the heart of pregnancy care ministryWhether you're passionate about life issues, interested in family ministry, or simply want to understand how to better support those facing unplanned pregnancies, this conversation offers biblical wisdom for embracing God's complete vision for life and family.Please subscribe to our channel on YouTube, iTunes, or Spotify and leave us a star rating and review to help us reach new listeners. Your support and feedback mean the world to us!Connect with Roland and Care Net:Website: care-net.orgBook: The Alternative to Abortion: Why We Must Be Pro-Abundant LifeFollow Marriage After God:Instagram: Marriage After God - https://www.instagram.com/marriageaftergodInstagram: Unveiled Wife - https://www.instagram.com/unveiledwifeInstagram: Husband Revolution - https://www.instagram.com/husbandrevolutionSupport this podcast:Shop: https://shop.marriageaftergod.com/Become a patron: https://marriageaftergod.com/patronSmith Family Resources, Inc © 2025KEY WORDS: Marriage After God, Aaron Smith, Roland Warren, Care Net, pro-abundant life, unplanned pregnancy, family ministry, church support, father involvement, pregnancy care, discipleship, biblical perspective, Christian ministry, life issues, family values, marriage support

In today's episode, Aaron and Jennifer Smith share their personal reflections on 2024, from the unexpected joy of welcoming their sixth child via C-section to navigating postpartum emotions, family transitions, and spiritual growth. As they look toward 2025, they offer wisdom for couples on dealing with life's unexpected turns while keeping their hearts focused on God.In this encouraging conversation, we explore:How to support each other through seasons of transitionWhat to do when life doesn't match our expectationsFinding joy and gratitude in unexpected circumstancesBalancing new baby life with family traditionsWalking together through identity challengesKeeping our hearts soft in an increasingly cold worldBuilding lasting memories with church familyWhether you're looking back on 2024 with mixed emotions or stepping into 2025 with hope and uncertainty, this conversation offers biblical wisdom for trusting God through every season of marriage and family life.Please subscribe to our channel on YouTube, iTunes, or Spotify and leave us a star rating and review to help us reach new listeners. Your support and feedback mean the world to us!Follow Marriage After God:Instagram: Marriage After God - https://www.instagram.com/marriageaftergodInstagram: Unveiled Wife - https://www.instagram.com/unveiledwifeInstagram: Husband Revolution - https://www.instagram.com/husbandrevolutionSupport this podcast:Shop: https://shop.marriageaftergod.com/Become a patron: https://marriageaftergod.com/patronLearn more about Samaritan Ministrieshttps://samaritanministries.org/marriageaftergodSmith Family Resources, Inc © 2025KEY WORDS: Marriage After God, Aaron Smith, Jennifer Smith, year reflection, family transitions, postpartum journey, spiritual growth, marriage encouragement, family traditions, church community, Christian marriage, identity in Christ, maintaining faith, family unity, parenting wisdom

In today's episode of the Marriage After God podcast, Aaron interviews Scott and Kristen Kedersha, marriage ministry leaders at Harris Creek Baptist Church, who vulnerably share their journey from an unhealthy dating relationship to a Christ-centered marriage that's impacting thousands. After 23 years of marriage and raising four boys, they reveal how God transformed not just their relationship, but their entire approach to life and ministry.In this wisdom-filled conversation, we explore:How their relationship began as student and teacher in physical therapyWhy their initial dating relationship had to end for true transformation to beginThe power of community in helping couples make wise relationship choicesHow to maintain authenticity while leading others in marriage ministryThe importance of quick confession and repentance in marriageWhy focusing on our kids doesn't mean neglecting our marriageThe hope of raising children who want to seek our counselHow pursuing Christ individually leads to stronger marriages togetherWhether you're dating, newly married, raising children, or empty nesters, this conversation offers hope and practical wisdom for pursuing a marriage that honors God and impacts future generations.Please subscribe to our channel on YouTube, iTunes, or Spotify and leave us a star rating and review to help us reach new listeners. Your support and feedback mean the world to us!Connect with Scott and Kristen:Podcast: More Than Roommates - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-than-roommates/id1667102563Church: Harris Creek Baptist ChurchBooks: "Ready or Knot" and "Ready or Knot Prayer Guide"https://www.scottkedersha.com/ready-or-knothttps://www.scottkedersha.com/the-ready-or-knot-prayer-guideFollow Marriage After God:Instagram: Marriage After God - https://www.instagram.com/marriageaftergodInstagram: Unveiled Wife - https://www.instagram.com/unveiledwifeInstagram: Husband Revolution - https://www.instagram.com/husbandrevolutionSupport this podcast:Shop: https://shop.marriageaftergod.com/Become a patron: https://marriageaftergod.com/patronSmith Family Resources, Inc © 2024KEY WORDS: Marriage After God, Aaron Smith, Scott Kedersha, Kristen Kedersha, marriage ministry, Christian marriage, parenting wisdom, relationship transformation, confession and repentance, family discipleship, marriage authenticity, Christ-centered marriage, spiritual growth, marriage enrichment, raising children, empty nest preparation, marriage counseling, relationship wisdom

In today's episode of the Marriage After God podcast, Aaron interviews Bob and Linda Lotich, founders of Seed Time and authors of "Simple Money Rich Life," who vulnerably share their journey from financial chaos to Kingdom-focused stewardship. Through their story, they reveal how God transformed not just their finances, but their marriage and ministry.In this wisdom-filled conversation, we explore:How God turned their financial mess into a ministry that's helping thousandsWhy unity in financial decisions strengthens marriage relationshipsThe surprising way God challenges us to give even while paying off debtHow fear and impatience can lead to poor financial choicesPractical steps for tracking and managing your resources as a coupleWhy being a good steward starts with knowing what's in your handThe difference between serving money and letting money serve God's purposesHow to maintain hope during challenging economic timesWhether you're drowning in debt, wanting to be more intentional with your finances, or seeking to honor God with your resources, this conversation offers biblical wisdom and practical steps for letting God transform your approach to money.Please subscribe to our channel on YouTube, iTunes, or Spotify and leave us a star rating and review to help us reach new listeners. Your support and feedback mean the world to us!Connect with Bob and Linda:Website: https://seedtime.comBook: Simple Money Rich LifePodcast: Seed Time Money PodcastFollow Marriage After God:Instagram: Marriage After God - https://www.instagram.com/marriageaftergodInstagram: Unveiled Wife - https://www.instagram.com/unveiledwifeInstagram: Husband Revolution - https://www.instagram.com/husbandrevolutionSupport this podcast:Shop: https://shop.marriageaftergod.com/Become a patron: https://marriageaftergod.com/patronSmith Family Resources, Inc © 2024KEY WORDS: Marriage After God, Aaron Smith, Bob Lotich, Linda Lotich, financial stewardship, biblical finances, debt freedom, generous giving, marriage unity, money management, kingdom economics, financial wisdom, Christian marriage, financial freedom, spiritual transformation, family finances, money mindset, financial peace

In today's episode of the Marriage After God podcast, Aaron interviews Scott Stoutenburg, Director of Student Engagement at Destiny Rescue, who shares his remarkable journey from landscaping to rescuing children from human trafficking. At age 56, Scott followed God's calling to join an organization that has rescued nearly 18,000 children from sexual exploitation worldwide, proving it's never too late to step into a new purpose.In this powerful conversation, we explore:How Scott transitioned from a 20-year landscaping career to rescuing children globallyThe challenging reality of human trafficking and its impact on children as young as 18 months oldInside look at how rescue agents from all walks of life risk everything to save childrenThe organization's impressive 83% success rate in keeping rescued children free through comprehensive aftercareHow students are becoming powerful agents of change through initiatives like RescueOp120The vital role of family support in managing emotionally challenging workThe beautiful integration of practical help and gospel hope in restorationWhy caring Christians must understand the connection between pornography and traffickingWhether you're wondering if God has a new calling for your life, want to make a difference in fighting child trafficking, or simply need encouragement that one person can help change the world, this conversation offers hope and practical ways to get involved in rescuing children.Please subscribe to our channel on YouTube, iTunes, or Spotify and leave us a star rating and review to help us reach new listeners. Your support and feedback mean the world to us!Connect with Destiny Rescue:Website: https://destinyrescue.orgStudent Initiative: https://rescueop120.comFollow Marriage After God:Instagram: Marriage After God - https://www.instagram.com/marriageaftergodInstagram: Unveiled Wife - https://www.instagram.com/unveiledwifeInstagram: Husband Revolution - https://www.instagram.com/husbandrevolutionSupport this podcast:Shop: https://shop.marriageaftergod.com/Become a patron: https://marriageaftergod.com/patronSmith Family Resources, Inc © 2024KEY WORDS: Marriage After God, Aaron Smith, Scott Stoutenburg, Destiny Rescue, human trafficking, child rescue, student engagement, career transition, sexual exploitation, aftercare, gospel ministry, faith journey, rescue agents, family support, pornography awareness, Christian mission, global impact, student ministry, rescue operations, freedom plans

In today's episode of the Marriage After God podcast, Aaron interviews Kevin and Bree Bailey, who vulnerably share their powerful journey from the brink of divorce to complete restoration through Christ. After 12 years of marriage and multiple attempts at counseling, they found themselves separated with divorce papers ready to sign - until God intervened in a remarkable way.In this hope-filled conversation, we explore:How Bree's decision to fight for her marriage through prayer changed everythingThe moment God captured Kevin's heart during a church serviceWhy forgiveness is supernatural and essential for restorationThe importance of burning bridges to old lifestylesPractical steps toward rebuilding trust and intimacyHow God can transform a broken marriage into something newWhether you're in a struggling marriage, considering separation, or want to strengthen your relationship, this conversation offers biblical truth and practical wisdom for choosing restoration over divorce.Please subscribe to our channel on YouTube, iTunes, or Spotify and leave us a star rating and review to help us reach new listeners. Your support and feedback mean the world to us!Connect with Kevin and Bree:Website: https://www.reverencerestored.com/Podcast: https://tr.ee/4NMJU0WJxJInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinandbree/Follow Marriage After God:Instagram: Marriage After God - https://www.instagram.com/marriageaftergodInstagram: Unveiled Wife - https://www.instagram.com/unveiledwifeInstagram: Husband Revolution - https://www.instagram.com/husbandrevolutionSupport this podcast:Shop: https://shop.marriageaftergod.com/Become a patron: https://marriageaftergod.com/patronSmith Family Resources, Inc © 2024KEY WORDS: Marriage After God, Aaron Smith, Kevin Bailey, Bree Bailey, marriage restoration, overcoming divorce, forgiveness, reconciliation, prayer, spiritual growth, marriage ministry, Christian marriage, healing relationships, fighting for marriage, hope in marriage