Real Marriage: Recent Episodes
SBTC Family Ministry
Real Marriage Podcast hosted by Barrett and Jenifer Johnson, where real couples have real conversations about the issues we all face. Real Marriage is part of the Family App, a resource produced by the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention. You can find out more at www.sbtexas.com/family. Be sure to explore additional podcasts, family devotions, and other great resources for your family on the SBTC Family Ministry App.
Parents, for the 5th week of this month, watch this video for activities you can do with your family and helps as you spend time with your family.
For the 5th week of this month, watch this video for activities you can do with your family.
Listen in on the lightning round of our talk with four guys about their marriages. Their “lessons learned” are the perfect discussion starters for you and your spouse.
Men tend to isolate themselves from others, fearing that they might reveal their weaknesses. What they really need is safe relationships where they can work through the struggles common to each of us.
Most men are pretty good at leading in the workplace. But many struggle with leading well at home. Listen in as four guys talk about the challenges…and offer some solutions.
One of the most common challenges in marriage is communication. A panel of four men share some great insights on what husbands can do to listen better and connect more effectively with our wives.
Have you ever wondered how your kids view your marriage? We sat down with a handful of high school and college students to see what they are learning as they watch their parents' relationships.
Have you ever wondered how your kids view your marriage? We sat down with a handful of high school and college students to see what they are learning as they watch their parents' relationships.
Perhaps the greatest value of lasting friendships is that they help us to remember God’s work in our lives; and then encourage us to pass those stories on to the next generation.
You need close friends who are willing to lovingly correct you when your decisions, actions, or attitude moves your marriage in the wrong direction.
In a world full of distractions, your marriage needs the kind of friends who will sharpen you and keep you focused on the things that really matter.
You and your spouse may have thousands of friends on social media, but what your marriage really needs is a few friends you can go deep and wide with.
The birth of Jesus should give us hope for our future (and the new year). No matter how bad things seem or how hopeless we feel, God promises us that better days are ahead.
In the busyness of the Christmas season, we can easily miss Jesus. We must not forget the power and wonder of the incarnation. Christmas reminds us that God is near.
Every couple encounters challenging seasons that can either tear you apart or draw you close together. They are times when you must “let go and let God.”
Through the wonders of technology and imagination, you can listen in on a conversation with a couple who witnessed the Nativity first-hand. Perfect for getting into the Christmas spirit.
One key to a strong marriage is remembering that God, your kids, and others are watching how you love your spouse.
When you encounter some of the hard parts of married life, it's time to enter the "persevering" stage. That's when things have the potential to get incredibly good.
After the engagement ring and the wedding ring comes the "discovering" of the real (and sometimes not-so-pretty) parts of what marriage will look like.
We talk to authors Jackie and Stephana Bledsoe about overcoming some of the challenges to their marriage - including two seasons of homelessness.
There are a few little things that husbands in successful marriages typically do very well. Find out what they are and then start doing them!
There are a few little things wives can do that mean the world to their husbands. Find out what they are in today's podcast.
While bouts of intense anger, abuse, and even an affair might make most couples call it quits, this couple discovered that God can restore even the most broken marriages.
What can you do when you're at the end of your rope? This amazing story of what God did with one couple might give you some much needed encouragement.
Once the nest is empty, you can either focus on yourself or invest in those who are coming behind you. (One of these options echoes in eternity.)
When life is pulling your marriage in hundreds of different directions, are you prioritizing the things that really matter?
Children have a way of throwing our lives into chaos. Having the right perspective of children can make all the difference in the world.
Discover some ways that a young couple can foster relational health and spiritual growth during the early years of marriage.
Christ promises His followers an abundant life. We should aim for nothing less when it comes to our married lives.
Couples who maintain a lifetime of fidelity are those who take what others might see as radical steps to guard their marriage against temptation.
Nobody falls over backwards into a great marriage. It requires a daily commitment to sacrifice and effort. Are you willing to do what it takes?
Every marriage will have struggles and challenges. How you choose to deal with them will make all the difference in the world.
Emotions are fickle, but making the choice to keep an eternal perspective on your marriage will give you the fuel you need to build a lasting and satisfying marriage.
Things will never be “equal” in marriage. Your goal should be to lay down your scorecard and strive to give generously to your spouse, regardless of what you get in return.
Do you know your spouse’s love language? You may be communicating love but your spouse may not be getting the message.
Many challenges in marriage can be misinterpreted as heart problems, but they are actually head problems. Understanding the difference makes all the difference in the world.
Things rarely turn out like we expect them to, including in marriage. If you don't communicate your expectations with your spouse, your needs will likely go unmet.
If you're tired of fighting about the same things over and over again, it may be time to look to God for some spiritual transformation in your life. Be sure to start by looking in the mirror.
Healthy relationships are marked by a willingness to forgive one another. God models this for us perfectly, but He calls us to do likewise. In fact, He demands it of us.
Listening is an active sport with skills that must be learned. On today's podcast, Barrett and Jenifer give some practical help on how you can become a better listener.
While there will always be conflict in marriage, couples must learn the skills needed to work through disagreements and hurts in healthy ways. We talk about what that looks like in today's podcast.
Barrett and Jenifer introduce a five part series on conflict in marriage. They discuss some key differences between conflict and fighting. Hint: one is healthy and one is not.
In the second part of Love and Respect, Barrett and Jenifer discuss submission and leadership in marriage and how husbands and wives should come together to make decisions in marriage.
Barrett and Jenifer discuss how the Lord has shown them in the new series Love and Respect how we often think it is about us, when in fact it's not.
Barrett and Jenifer discuss marriage beyond the daily grind. They look to find ways to keep their marriage out of ruts.
Barrett and Jenifer coach and encourage a real life couple with practical principles to help them discover God's very best for their relationship and yours!
Barrett and Jenifer coach and encourage a real life couple with practical principles to help them discover God's very best for their relationship, and yours! This podcast looks at how to make every day meaningful.
Barrett and Jenifer coach encourage a real life couple about fanning the flames of marriage and keeping the marriage fresh. This podcast looks at how to keep dating and to continue pursuing one another.