The Grace Marriage Podcast
The Grace Marriage Podcast is a weekly conversation designed to encourage and equip couples to cultivate a marriage built on grace and intentionality, and that thrives through life’s ups and downs. Hosted by Brad and Marilyn Rhoads, along with Rick Dayton, the podcast offers practical wisdom and inspiring stories to help couples build a marriage that reflects God's love and grace.
Episodes
28 episodes
🙏 How Praying the Bible Can Transform Your Marriage
Tired of saying the same old prayer every night? In this episode, Brad sits down with Dr. Don Whitney—professor, author of Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life and Praying the Bible—to unpack how a simple shift in your prayer life can r...
•
30:19
🔑 Mentorship: Is Your Marriage Missing THIS Key Ingredient??
What if your breakthrough wasn’t in doing more—but in learning from someone who’s already been there? In this episode, Brad shares his personal journey of transformation through mentorship—how wise counsel reshaped his marriage, his mindset, an...
•
25:37
What EVERY Couple Gets Wrong About Sex, Money, and Fun (And How to Fix It)
Being funny, spending money, and having sex—three topics that can either bring couples together or tear them apart. In this episode, Brad continues the conversation with Dave and Ashley Willis, diving into the vital (and often neglected) areas ...
•
Episode 23
•
19:37
Why Your Marriage Feels Off—and How to Fix It
What if the key to a thriving marriage wasn’t “working harder”… but rediscovering friendship? In this episode, Brad sits down with Dave and Ashley Willis—national voices in marriage ministry—to talk about how they turned an ordinary marriage in...
•
Episode 22
•
30:29
Trust and Safety in Marriage | How Emotional Safety Transforms Connection
Many couples say communication is their biggest issue—but more often, it’s a symptom of something deeper: broken trust, unmet expectations, or simply a lack of emotional safety. In this episode, Brad and Marilyn sit down with therapist Lauren E...
•
21:35
Is CURIOSITY The Secret to a Thriving Marriage?? 🤔
What if one of the most powerful tools for growing your marriage isn’t more date nights or better communication—but curiosity? In this episode, Brad sits down with pastor, performer, and author Drew Worsham to talk about the surprising role cur...
•
Episode 22
•
24:17
❤️🩹 Rebuilding After Betrayal: How Grace and Intentionality Saved Their Marriage
Jeremy and Wendy Coward join the Grace Marriage Podcast to share their raw, powerful story of how God redeemed their marriage after years of distance, betrayal, and brokenness. From infidelity and addiction to deep repentance and grace-fueled h...
•
Episode 21
•
25:47
How Sex Impacts Every Part of Your Marriage (and Why We Need to Talk About It)
Sex is one of the most powerful, beautiful, and complicated parts of marriage — and yet it’s one of the least talked about, especially in Christian circles. In this episode of the Grace Marriage Podcast, Brad and Marilyn Rhoads tackle the topic...
•
Episode 20
•
21:19
Why Not? Dreaming Big and Thinking Creatively as a Couple
What if, instead of asking “Why?”, you started asking “Why not?” In this episode, Brad and Marilyn share the bold, life-changing story of how they paused life for six months to travel the country as a family — right as they launched Grace Marri...
•
Episode 19
•
24:22
When Two Stories Become One: Navigating Family of Origin in Marriage
We all bring something into our marriage—including the way we were raised. In this episode, Brad and Marilyn break down how family of origin influences everything from finances to parenting to how we fight (or avoid conflict altogether). Whethe...
•
Episode 18
•
23:02
Money Fights in Marriage? Here’s the REAL Reason You Can’t Agree
Talking about money can bring tension, guilt, or even full-blown fights in a marriage—but it doesn’t have to. In this episode, Brad and Marilyn open up about their own real-life (and hilarious) money clashes, from grocery store blowups to budge...
•
Episode 17
•
24:42
Affair-Proofing Your Marriage: What Every Couple Needs to Know Before It’s Too Late
In this episode of the Grace Marriage Podcast, hosts Brad and Marilyn join Rick to tackle one of the most difficult conversations in marriage: infidelity. With studies suggesting that 20–40% of marriages experience some form of unfaith...
•
24:26
The SECRET Ingredient to Improve Your BORING Marriage 🤔
Can laughter and spontaneity really strengthen your marriage? In this episode of the Grace Marriage Podcast, Brad and Marilyn Rhodes share hilarious stories (including hang gliding and hot yoga!) and practical wisdom about how fun isn’t optiona...
•
23:10
The Silent Marriage Killer: How Anxiety Is Pulling You Apart
What do you do when anxiety, depression, or emotional burnout hits your marriage? In this deeply personal episode, Brad and Marilyn open up about one of the hardest seasons of their lives—when emotional overwhelm, grief, and burnout took a toll...
•
23:37
😡 FRUSTRATED in Your Marriage? You Might Need THIS Gratitude Reset
Ever feel your spouse can’t do anything right—even down to the way they drink coffee? You’re not alone.In this episode, Brad and Marilyn Rhoads join host Rick Dayton to explore how intentional gratitude can shift your entire marriage dy...
•
21:35
From Harlem Hoops to Heaven’s Hope: Drugs, Basketball and Jesus! (Part 2)
After years of secrecy, addiction, and betrayal, Bill and Carolyn Rieser were ready to call it quits. But when all hope was gone, God stepped in. In this powerful follow-up to our last episode, Bill shares the miraculous moment of grace that sa...
•
Episode 12
•
23:56
From Harlem Hoops to Heaven’s Hope: Drugs, Basketball and Jesus! (Part 1)
Bill Rieser had it all....then he lost everything. In this episode, hear from Bill as he shares his incredible journey from a troubled childhood in East Harlem to a life transformed by the grace of God. Growing up without a father, Bill struggl...
•
Episode 11
•
30:55
When Kids TAKE OVER Your Marriage
Children are a gift from God, but can they actually hurt your marriage? Many couples unknowingly make their kids the center of their world, which can lead to exhaustion, disconnection, and marital drift. In this episode, Brad and Marilyn Rhoads...
•
Episode 10
•
21:05
Why You Should NEVER Stop Dating Your Spouse...NO Exceptions
Want a stronger, more connected marriage? Date your spouse—every single week. In this episode of the Grace Marriage Podcast, Brad and Marilyn Rhodes join Rick Dayton to break down why dating isn’t just for the early years of marriage—it’s the k...
•
Episode 9
•
21:19
👊 Fight Fair: How to Disagree Without DESTROYING Your Marriage
Disagreements in marriage are inevitable—but they don’t have to be destructive. In this episode of the Grace Marriage Podcast, Brad and Marilyn Rhoads alongside Rick Dayton break down the rules of engagement for handling conflict in a way that ...
•
Episode 8
•
24:59
Why Men Miss the Signs of a Struggling Marriage 🤦♂️ (and How to Fix It)
Many men think their marriage is fine—until it’s not. In this episode of the Grace Marriage Podcast, Brad and Rick dive into the common mistakes men make, from ignoring their wife’s requests to underestimating her emotional needs. Discover how ...
•
Episode 7
•
24:00
How Grace Transformed Our Marriage - And Our Church! | Jamus & Annie's Story Part 2
In this episode, Brad and Marilyn Rhoads, along with Rick Dayton, continue their inspiring conversation with Jamus and Annie Edwards. Jamus, a pastor, and Annie, his wife, share how Grace Marriage has profoundly impacted their marriage, their c...
•
Episode 6
•
23:44
High Heels & Pizza Fights | Jamus & Annie's Story Part 1
What happens when the “happily ever after” turns into the “first year of misery”? In this episode of the Grace Marriage Podcast, Brad and Marilyn Rhoads sit down with Jamus and Annie Edwards who share their raw and redemptive journey from nearl...
•
Episode 5
•
23:01
Grace Changes Everything! Building Your Marriage on a Firm Foundation
In this episode of the Grace Marriage Podcast, hosts Brad and Marilyn Rhodes explore the concept of grace in relationships, emphasizing its importance in building strong, healthy marriages. They discuss the transition from performance-based to ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 4
•
24:09
Faith, Media, & Mile-High Moments with Rick // The Grace Marriage Podcast
In this episode of the Grace Marriage Podcast, we meet Host Rick Dayton and hear about he and Founder Brad Rhoads coincidental (or maybe not) meeting and how the idea for the podcast first began to form. Hear more about Brad's heart for marriag...
•
Episode 3
•
25:46