In this 5-Minute Friday episode, Monty and Jeannine talk about the reasons why couples drift apart. What once felt close, connected, and full of life… can begin to drift into something quieter… more routine… even lonely.
And for many couples… that distance doesn’t just hurt… it can feel heavier than conflict itself.

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Distance in marriage doesn’t usually happen overnight—it’s a slow drift. What once felt close, connected, and full of life can begin to feel quiet, routine, and even lonely. And for many couples, the pain of distance can feel heavier than conflict.

In this episode of The Favorite Marriage Podcast, Monty and Jeannine unpack the real reasons couples grow apart - from unresolved hurt and poor communication to busyness, technology, and the loss of friendship.

More importantly, they share practical, faith-centered ways to reconnect, rebuild emotional closeness, and reignite intimacy in your marriage.

If you’ve ever felt like roommates instead of partners…
If conversations feel surface-level…
If connection has been replaced with distance…

This episode will give you hope, clarity, and simple next steps to move back toward each other.

Because what drifts apart can be intentionally drawn back together.

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In this 5-Minute Friday episode, Monty and Jeannine unpack a question every spouse has wrestled with at some point: Why am I so angry? What if the anger you’re feeling—or the anger you’re experiencing from your spouse—isn’t the real issue, but a signal pointing to something deeper?

They explore how anger often reveals hidden hurt—unspoken pain, unmet expectations, and wounds that haven’t fully healed. Instead of simply reacting to the surface emotion, Monty and Jeannine help couples begin to recognize what’s really going on beneath the frustration.

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Anger shows up in more ways than we often realize in marriage, and every couple will face it at some point. The question is, what do we do when it does?

In this episode of The Favorite Marriage Podcast, Monty & Jeannine tackle a question every spouse has asked: “Why is my spouse so angry?” While anger may seem loud and obvious, its impact can be subtle—quietly eroding connection, trust, and intimacy if left unaddressed.

Together, they unpack some of the most common root causes behind anger in marriage:

• Hidden Hurt – Anger is often just the surface; underneath is unspoken pain.
• Stress & Overload – When life feels heavy, anger can become emotional overflow.
• Lack of Control – Sometimes anger is an attempt to regain a sense of control in overwhelming situations.

If anger has ever crept into your relationship (and it has for all of us), this episode offers practical insight and biblical encouragement to help you shift from self-centered reactions to Christ-centered responses.

Because a healthy marriage isn’t one without anger—it’s one that knows how to handle it with grace, truth, and love.

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"I would like to personally congratulate you as your podcast, The Favorite Marriage has been selected by our panelist as one of the Top 35 Marriage Podcasts on the web." - Anuj Agarwal Founder of Feedspot. https://podcast.feedspot.com/marriage_podcasts/

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In this 5-Minute Friday episode, Monty and Jeannine explain how unrealistic, unspoken, and rigid personal expectations damage marriages by creating resentment, causing constant disappointment, and promoting impossible standards for a partner to meet. When individuals expect their spouse to be perfect or fulfill all their needs, it leads to conflict and hides the relationship's strength.

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In this 5-Minute Friday episode, Monty and Jeannine unpack the idea of selfishness in marriage. Selfishness has an underlying issue, and trying to understand the root cause can provide a different perspective and a positive way forward to a healthy marriage.

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The greatest enemy to marriages is selfishness. Every couple at some point in their marriage will experience some form of selfishness. In this episode of The Favorite Marriage Podcast Monty & Jeannine ask a question every spouse has asked - "Why is my spouse so selfish?" Every couple encounters it at some point, and when it shows up, it can quietly erode connection, trust, and intimacy.

Monty and Jeannine unpack three common root causes of selfishness in marriage:

1. Distorted expectations – when our assumptions about marriage don’t match reality.

2. Hidden resentment – when unresolved hurt begins shaping our behavior.

3. Parental modeling – when the patterns we witnessed growing up influence how we treat our spouse.

But the conversation doesn’t stop with the problem. They also share the powerful antidote to selfishness: Agape love—the kind of selfless, sacrificial love that strengthens marriages and reflects God’s design.

If selfishness has ever crept into your relationship (and it has for all of us), this episode will give you practical insight and biblical encouragement to help you move from self-centered living to Christ-centered loving.

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Recent Recognition: The Favorite Marriage podcast was recognized as one of the Top 20 Marriage Podcasts to follow in 2026.

"I would like to personally congratulate you as your podcast, The Favorite Marriage has been selected by our panelist as one of the Top 35 Marriage Podcasts on the web." - Anuj Agarwal Founder of Feedspot. https://podcast.feedspot.com/marriage_podcasts/

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In this 5-Minute Friday episode, Monty and Jeannine sit down with Jeff Anderson to talk about the importance of returning to God’s original design for marriage. In a culture with many competing ideas about relationships, they discuss why rediscovering the Biblical foundation for marriage can bring strength, clarity, and lasting love.

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