In this episode of the Marriage After God podcast, Aaron chats with Joshua Becker, author of Uncluttered Faith, founder of Becoming Minimalist, speaker, and longtime advocate for living with less in order to live more. Based in Peoria, Arizona; 26-year marriage; two adult children.

They explore how owning less can deepen your faith, strengthen your marriage, and free up time, energy, and resources for what matters most—family, faith, and shared purpose. They also discuss the real-world realities of minimalism in marriage, practical compromises, and how technology and consumer culture influence our everyday choices.

Key Takeaways

• How Joshua Becker’s personal journey led to a minimalist lifestyle and a faith-centered approach to possessions.
• How minimalism can strengthen marriages by aligning values and freeing up time for what truly matters.
• Strategies for couples to tackle decluttering together without resentment or conflict.
• The cultural factors behind rising consumerism and practical steps to resist overconsumption.

• 00:00: Introduction and Joshua’s perspective on happiness, meaning, and possessions
• 00:20: Podcast purpose and Joshua Becker’s background
• 02:00: Joshua’s bio and family
• 03:33: How minimalism started for Joshua; blog origin
• 04:36: Marriage and shared values; navigating differences
• 06:08: Realities of marriage when pursuing minimalism
• 07:56: Why minimalism is gaining traction in society
• 09:21: Broader economic and cultural factors fueling minimalism
• 10:21: The debt landscape and its relation to consumerism

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• Uncluttered Faith
• Becoming Minimalist
• Youtube

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In this episode of the Marriage After God podcast, we dive into the critical role of unity in marriage and how that unity extends to the body of Christ. Learn how being unified helps you use your gifts to spread the gospel and do God’s work together.

We dive into what makes up a godly marriage and explore how the husband and wife are distinct parts that together form one body, grounded in biblical imagery from 1 Corinthians 12, and Ephesians 5. Listen as we discuss how individuality and unity collaborate to create a thriving, covenantal relationship where we sacrificially lay down our own interests for the good of the marriage and the body of Christ.

Key Points

• Body metaphor for marriage: many parts, one body; each partner matters (1 Corinthians 12).
• Individuality within unity: each spouse brings unique gifts, backgrounds, and preferences that strengthen the union.
• One flesh: marriage is a single unit—care for each other as you care for yourself.
• Roles in marriage: husbands as spiritual leaders and protectors; wives as supportive partners who strengthen the home and faith.
• Daily commitment to unity: choosing to lay down personal interests for the other and for the marriage.

Scripture References

• 1 Corinthians 12: many parts, one body
• Ephesians 5: husband’s love, leadership, and unity in marriage

Practical Takeaways

• Reflect on how our marriage functions as a team with complementary roles.
• Identify one concrete way we can demonstrate sacrificial love today.
• Have a short, honest check-in about “our parts” and how we can better support each other’s God-given roles.

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Keywords: parts of marriage, husband and wife roles, marriage unity, one flesh, biblical marriage, spiritual leadership husband, marriage devotionals, 1 Corinthians 12, Ephesians 5, Marriage After God

In this episode of the Marriage After God podcast, we dive into the critical role of unity in marriage and how that unity extends to the body of Christ. Learn how being unified helps you use your gifts to spread the gospel and do God’s work together.

Key Points:

• Unity vs. isolation: why oneness is God’s design and how isolation harms marriages.
• Signs of being disconnected and how to recognize them in your relationship.
• Scriptural foundations: Proverbs 18:1 and 1 Peter 5:8–9 on isolation, vigilance, and spiritual warfare.
• The power of accountability and church/community support in strengthening marriage.
• The relationship between personal sin, shame, and isolation—and how confession and prayer lead to healing.
• How unity in marriage empowers you to steward your gifts and advance God’s mission together.

Practical Takeaways:

• If you’re feeling distant from your spouse, take proactive steps to re-engage with each other and your faith community.
• Consider joining a marriage group or church Bible study to regain connection, accountability, and support.
• Bible references: Proverbs 18:1; 1 Peter 5:8–9

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In this episode of the Marriage After God podcast, we discuss the vital practice of daily prayer for your marriage. We explain how prayer aligns hearts with God, strengthens unity between spouses, and equips couples to recognize and respond to spiritual warfare.

Key Points

• Daily prayer as a non-negotiable foundation for a thriving marriage
• Prayer as alignment with God’s will, not a means to control outcomes
• The power of praying together to build unity and oneness
• Ecclesiastes 4:12: the threefold cord of spouse, self, and God
• Spiritual warfare: recognizing unseen battles and relying on God’s presence
• 2 Kings 6:17— opening eyes to see the spiritual reality around us
• Practical encouragement to use devotionals for deeper study, journaling, and spouse-focused prompts

Bible Verses Mentioned

• Ecclesiastes 4:12
• 2 Kings 6:15-17 (story of Elisha and the servant’s eyes opened)

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In this episode of the Marriage After God podcast, we discuss the impact of praying for your spouse, highlighting how deliberate prayer fosters intimacy, unity, and spiritual growth within marriage. We share practical tips for starting and deepening a joint prayer life, anchored in biblical principles and personal experiences.

What we cover in this episode-

• Praying for your spouse benefits both individuals and the marriage as a whole.
• Initiating prayer with your spouse can be simple and impactful, such as asking, “How can I pray for you?”
• Praying together fosters vulnerability, trust, and emotional intimacy.
• Biblical scriptures emphasize the spiritual unity and oneness in marriage.
• Prayer is a spiritual discipline that realigns hearts and strengthens bonds.

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Keywords: marriage, prayer, intimacy, spiritual growth, unity, biblical principles, marriage devotionals, praying for spouse, spiritual leadership, vulnerability

In this episode of the Marriage After God podcast, Aaron sits down with Casey and Meygan Caston, the husband-and-wife team of Marriage365, who are passionate about helping couples build Christ-centered marriages that overflow into strong families and healthy communities. Through their own journey of learning to love with greater patience, intentionality, and emotional awareness, they have developed a heart for encouraging couples to prioritize their relationship at home. In this episode, they talk about the biblical foundation of love and how it begins in the most important place — our homes.

Together, we explore Jesus’ teaching on the two greatest commandments: to love God and to love others. But what does that look like practically? The conversation unpacks how loving your spouse well is the first and most important opportunity to live out that command.

In this episode we discuss how-

• Loving your spouse is your first and daily opportunity to love others well.
• Patience and kindness inside the home shape the emotional health of your family.
• Children learn what love looks like by watching their parents’ relationship.
• Genuine love requires intentionality, humility, and reliance on God.

• Matthew 22:37–39 — The two greatest commandments
• 1 Corinthians 13:4–7 — Love is patient, love is kind
• John 13:35 — “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

Connect with Casey and Meygan:

• Marriage365 Website
• The Marriage Habit

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Keywords: love, patience, marriage, parenting, relationships, kindness, emotional intelligence, Christian marriage, biblical love, family discipleship

In this episode of the Marriage After God podcast, we explore the vital habit of praying for yourself and why it matters as much as praying for others. Jesus models daily dependence on the Father, so how much more should we? Learn what it means to pray without ceasing, and gain practical steps to deepen your own prayer life with guidance from the Holy Spirit.

What we cover in this episode-

• The biblical basis for prayer and its importance
• Jesus' example of prayer and dependence on the Father
• The concept of praying without ceasing and practical application
• The significance of praying for oneself and others
• The role of the Holy Spirit in guiding and interceding in prayer

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Keywords: prayer, spiritual discipline, relationship with God, Jesus' example, praying for yourself, Holy Spirit, prayer life, biblical prayer, spiritual growth, intimacy with God

In this episode of the Marriage After God podcast, we explore God’s calling on our lives and marriages. We talk about how every believer has a purpose — no matter their background, status, or past. Calling isn’t just about career or ministry; it’s about who God has called us to be.

We unpack the biblical meaning of calling, what it means to live holy and set apart, and how love and obedience are central to fulfilling God’s will. When we understand that our first calling is to Christ, it transforms how we show up in our marriage, our home, and our daily lives.

What we cover in this episode-

• What “calling” means from a biblical perspective
• Why holiness and being set apart matters in marriage
• Love as a foundational calling for every believer
• Obedience and humility in responding to God’s direction
• Biblical examples of men and women called by God
• Practical ways to live out your calling within your marriage

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Keywords: God’s calling, marriage, purpose, holiness, love, obedience, Christian life, spiritual growth, biblical principles