In today's episode of the Marriage After God podcast, Aaron interviews Mike and Holly Worley, founders of Spark Discipleship. High school sweethearts who have been married for 16 years, they share their journey through the challenges of early marriage, healing from past trauma, and discovering the power of authentic community. With three children and a passion for discipleship, the Worleys candidly discuss the mistakes they made and the lessons they learned about building a thriving marriage centered on Christ.

In this vulnerable conversation, we explore:

• How being a safe person for your spouse creates space for healing from past trauma
• The three critical mistakes many couples make early in marriage that can limit growth
• Why simply attending church isn't enough—true commitment means active participation
• The difference between having friends and having authentic Christian community
• Practical steps for finding and pursuing mentorship from older, wiser couples
• How marriage becomes richer and deeper through years of sanctification together
• The importance of walking alongside others in their struggles rather than trying to fix them
• Why healthy marriages are meant to be disciple-making partnerships
• The healing process that happens when couples work through past trauma together
• How vulnerability and honesty open the door to genuine connection and growth

Whether you're newly married, struggling with past trauma, feeling isolated in your faith journey, or simply wanting to strengthen your marriage, this conversation offers biblical wisdom and practical encouragement for becoming a disciple-making couple.

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Connect with Mike & Holly Worley:

• Website: sparkdiscipleship.com
• Free Resources: "Five Practices of a Thriving Marriage," "Weekly Huddle Guide," and "Investing Spiritually in Your Spouse"
• Ministry: Helping couples build thriving marriages through church commitment, authentic community, and mentorship

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KEY WORDS: Marriage After God, Aaron Smith, Mike Worley, Holly Worley, marriage mentorship, authentic community, church commitment, healing from trauma, safe relationships, biblical marriage, disciple-making couples, Spark Discipleship, marriage discipleship, Christian community, marriage sanctification

In today's episode of the Marriage After God podcast, Aaron interviews Sathiya and Shaloma Sam, founders of Deep Clean Coaching. After five years of marriage and welcoming their 15-month-old son, they share their journey of building a ministry that helps men overcome pornography addiction while maintaining a strong marriage foundation. Sathiya transparently discusses his personal struggle with pornography and how it shaped his passion to help others find freedom, while Shaloma offers valuable perspective on supporting a spouse through recovery.

In this transparent conversation, we explore:

• How to build a ministry without sacrificing your marriage, including the importance of non-negotiable date nights
• Why confessing temptations is often more powerful than confessing mistakes in breaking addiction cycles
• The healing power of bringing struggles into the light through open and honest communication
• How shame keeps us trapped in cycles of addiction and secrecy
• Practical ways spouses can create a safe environment for confession and vulnerability
• The role of empathy and compassion in supporting a partner through recovery
• Why pornography addiction is fundamentally an intimacy disorder
• How focusing on the light rather than obsessing over darkness leads to freedom
• The dangers of the "trickle truth" approach and why complete honesty is necessary
• Why healthy marriages and families are the backbone of a thriving society

Whether you're struggling with pornography, supporting a spouse through recovery, or seeking to build a ministry while protecting your marriage, this conversation offers biblical wisdom, practical strategies, and hope for lasting freedom.

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Connect with Sathiya & Shaloma Sam:

• Deep Clean Coaching: https://www.sathiyasam.com/
• Podcast: Man Within https://www.sathiyasam.com/podcast
• Instagram: @sathiyasam - https://www.instagram.com/sathiyamesam/

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KEY WORDS: Marriage After God, Aaron Smith, Sathiya Sam, Shaloma Sam, pornography recovery, sexual integrity, confession, marriage ministry, addiction freedom, vulnerability, intimacy disorder, marriage support, spouse healing, transparency, biblical freedom, overcoming shame, marriage first

In today's episode of the Marriage After God podcast, Aaron interviews Keith Simon, co-author of "Joyful Outsiders" and co-host of the Truth Over Tribe podcast. After 35 years of marriage and raising four children, Keith shares his wisdom on how Christians can positively influence culture without conforming to it. As a pastor in Columbia, Missouri, Keith explains how believers can embrace their role as outsiders in an increasingly post-Christian world, while maintaining joy and unity within the diverse body of Christ.

In this thought-provoking conversation, we explore:

• How Christians have always been outsiders since Genesis 3, and why this role should be embraced rather than resisted
• The six different ways believers can engage culture: as ambassadors, trainers, builders, protesters, advisors, and artists
• Why unity doesn't require uniformity, and how the diversity of gifts within the church strengthens our cultural witness
• The dangers of retreating from, conforming to, or fighting against culture instead of joyfully engaging it
• How parents can raise children who are confident in their faith despite cultural opposition
• The importance of seeing other Christians as teammates rather than competitors, even when approaches differ
• Why Jesus calls us to be "in the world but not of it" and how to navigate this tension
• How focusing on Christ as King brings perspective to political and cultural changes
• Practical ways families can cultivate joy in their faith journey regardless of external circumstances

Whether you're feeling discouraged by cultural shifts, struggling to know how to engage with the world around you, or seeking to raise children with a confident faith, this conversation offers biblical wisdom for approaching life as a joyful outsider.

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Connect with Keith Simon:

• Book: "Joyful Outsiders: Six Ways to Live Like Jesus in a Disorienting Culture" (co-authored with Patrick Miller)
• Website: joyfuloutsiders.com
• Previous Book: "Truth Over Tribe: Pledging Allegiance to the Lamb, Not the Donkey or the Elephant"
• Podcast: Truth Over Tribe and Ten Minute Bible Talks

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KEY WORDS: Marriage After God, Aaron Smith, Keith Simon, joyful outsiders, Christian engagement, cultural influence, biblical unity, cultural diversity, Christian parenting, faith and culture, body of Christ, Christian witness, biblical perspective, cultural outsiders, church unity, Truth Over Tribe