In this conversation, Patrick and Sondra Smith answer some of the listeners questions and discuss how they navigate sharing personal challenges without overwhelming each other. They emphasize the role of prayer and communication in parenting teens and also maintaining a healthy balance in marriage, parenting, work, ministry, etc.

In this conversation, Patrick and Sondra reflect on their 23 years of marriage, discussing the importance of prayer, communication, and addressing past relationships. They explore how past choices impact their marriage and the significance of setting boundaries. The couple emphasizes the need for vulnerability and trust, sharing their personal testimonies and the journey towards healing. In this conversation, Sondra shares her journey of confronting bitterness and vulnerability in her marriage, emphasizing the importance of forgiveness and healing from past relationships. They discuss the impact of boundaries before marriage, the sanctity of marriage, and the significance of open communication about intimacy. Patrick and Sondra encourage listeners to seek healing and restoration in their relationships, highlighting that God's plan for marriage is one of purity and fulfillment.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage

06:05 Reflections on 23 Years of Marriage

11:53 Understanding Boundaries in Marriage

18:02 Navigating Emotional and Physical Relationships

23:45 The Journey Towards Healing

31:24 Confronting Bitterness and Vulnerability

37:34 The Impact of Past Relationships on Marriage

45:30 The Sanctity of Marriage and Sexual Purity

55:10 Navigating Intimacy and Communication in Marriage

In this first episode, Patrick and Sondra open up about their 23-year journey of marriage, raising four boys, and walking through life’s chaos and beauty with Jesus at the center. They share stories of how their relationship has grown through the seasons.

You’ll also get a glimpse into what’s ahead for the podcast—real conversations about faith, family, marriage, and the messy, miraculous middle of life. Honest, encouraging, and full of laughter, this episode sets the tone for what’s to come.

🎙️ Tune in to get to know Patrick & Sondra and the heart behind their new podcast—where real stories meet real hope.