In this episode of the Marriage Made in Heaven Podcast, we open up about one of the most challenging seasons of our lives; navigating our daughter’s medical journey while holding tight to faith, family, and each other.

When storms come (and they will), your marriage can either fracture under the pressure or grow stronger than ever. Today, we share how support systems, surrendering to God, and intentional connection became lifelines for us in the middle of the chaos.

If you’ve ever felt stretched thin by stress, lack of sleep, or the weight of hard news, you’ll walk away from this episode encouraged and equipped with practical and spiritual keys to keep your marriage anchored.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• [0:00] Welcome back + why stressful seasons are inevitable in every marriage
• [1:10] Receiving devastating news and the importance of a strong support system
• [3:25] Why family, church, and community matter when walking through hard times
• [5:20] Serving others vs. showing up with a victim mentality
• [7:00] Our daughter’s open-heart surgery and the radical faith that carried us through
• [9:15] The role of community and local church in seasons of transition
• [11:00] Guarding your marriage during stress: words, forgiveness, and connection
• [12:30] Our prayer and encouragement for couples walking through their own storms

💡 Takeaway: You don’t need to have it all together; you just need to show up for each other, lean on community, and surrender to God. That’s where strength and breakthrough are found.