How to Have a Thriving Marriage When You're in Ministry | Ep. 574

Ministry couples face both unique joys and unique challenges. If you’ve been around Awesome Marriage for a while, you’ve probably heard Dr. Kim say to put God first and your spouse second. But when your job is ministry, it can be really hard to balance your vocational ministry with your primary ministry - your marriage. Today we’re talking about how to keep your marriage thriving when you are in ministry.

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

Episode highlights include: 

• The surprising data on how ministry affects marriage and family 

• Our personal experiences of what makes ministry hard on marriage

• What to do if you work in a ministry culture that does not prioritize marriage or family

• 4 specific ways to protect and build your marriage 

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 

• Don't let your ministry take out your marriage! The Sustaining Your Marriage In Ministry online course was designed to help you through the challenges you face. Learn more HERE.

• Our friends at Emotionally Healthy Discipleship offer resources that equip leaders to lead from their inner life with Christ.  

• Anything you want to hear about that we missed today? Shoot me an email and let us know!