The first few years of marriage can feel like both a honeymoon and a battlefield. You’re learning how to blend two lives, manage expectations, and build a foundation that lasts. In this episode of The Favorite Marriage, Monty and Jeannine get real about the struggles most couples face in the early years—and how to survive (and thrive) through them.

From disagreements over finances and parenting responsibilities to navigating in-laws, intimacy, and communication breakdowns, Monty & Jeannine share personal stories, biblical wisdom, and practical tools that helped them through their own early years of marriage.

Whether you’re newlyweds or looking back at your early journey, this episode will give you hope, laughter, and encouragement that those first few bumps in the road don’t have to derail your love story.

Watch the entire video episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Z1vYlMhsGUw?si=i2qd28rRnt81ublO

Listen on audio:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6y2wQzKAQvEm8V40SCbWth?si=0dcdc3e53c504d3c

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crazy-little-thing-called-marriage/id1677343929?i=1000727912141

This episode is perfect for:
Newlyweds, engaged couples, or anyone who wants to revisit the lessons learned in those early years.

Just 5 minutes. One meaningful perspective shift. A better, stronger marriage.