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The Marriage Altar

The Marriage Altar

By: Michael & Shana Williams
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Summary

Welcome to The Marriage Altar—a sacred space for married couples who are holding on to hope when everything feels broken. We are Michael & Shana Williams, and we know what it feels like to struggle with a broken marriage, secrets, lies and addictions. But, we also know that God can restore anything. This podcast is for those walking through the fire: infidelity, betrayal, addiction, and the deep wounds no one sees. But more than that, it’s for those who believe—or are daring to believe—that God can still breathe life into what looks dead. Each episode offers honest conversations, Biblical truth, and practical encouragement for couples who are fighting for healing, restoration, and redemption in their marriage. Whether you're standing in the wreckage or walking the long road toward repair, this space was created to remind you that you're not alone—and that with God, healing is possible. At The Marriage Altar, we lay down pride, pain, and shame—and invite God to rebuild what only He can restore. Learn more about us by visiting www.shanastrange.net or email Shana@ShanaStrange.net Christian marriage help for veterans • PTSD and marriage problems • Combat veteran marriage issues • Military PTSD and relationships • Faith-based healing for PTSD • Marriage counseling for veterans • Trauma recovery in Christian marriage • Veterans struggling with marriage • Biblical healing from PTSD • Military couples and marriage crisis© 2025 Christianity Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Social Sciences Spirituality
Episodes
  • I Lost Myself Trying To Save My Marriage
    Apr 29 2026

    Somewhere in trying to save your marriage...you lost yourself. After betrayal, it's easy to become consumed with what they did and whether you can trust them again. But what about you?

    In this epidose, we're talking about how betrayal pulls you into survival mode- and how to start coming back to yourself without ignoring what happened. '

    #marriagealtar #betrayalrecovery #marriagehealing #chrisitanmarriage #inficelityhealing #faithandmarriage #healingjourney

    Chapters
    • (00:00:15) - The Hurt Spouse's Story
    • (00:05:00) - What Really Happens To A Divorced spouse After The Bet
    • (00:10:08) - How a Divorce
    • (00:14:23) - How To Get Out Of A Trap In Your Marriage
    • (00:19:28) - Fixing My Marriage: How to Love Your Husband
    • (00:24:00) - How to Realign After a Breakdown: Finding Yourself
    • (00:28:39) - Don't Lose Yourself in the Fight for Your Marriage
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    34 mins
  • If We Love Each Other....This Shouldn't Be This Hard
    Apr 6 2026

    "if we really love each other... this shouldn't be this hard."

    It's a quiet belief a lot of us carry into marriage - and when things feel difficult, it can make us question everything. In this episode, we're unpacking why this isn't true, what hard moments in marriage are actually revealing, and how to stop seeing struggle as a sign something is wrong.

    #Marriagealtar #ChristianMarriage #MarriagePodcast #MarriageHelp #MarriageTruth #Loveandmarriage #HealthyMarriage #FaithBasedMarriage #KingdomMarriage #MarriageMatters #RelationshipTruth #MarriageAdvice #CommunicationInMarriage #BiblicalMarriage #MarriageRestoration

    Chapters
    • (00:00:15) - Easter Family Vacation
    • (00:03:45) - Celebrating the Feast of Tabernacles
    • (00:05:56) - The Lie That Love Should Make It Easy
    • (00:11:20) - Did You Expect Your Marriage To Be Easy?
    • (00:14:54) - What Is Actually Happening In Marriage?
    • (00:18:27) - Marriage is Death to Self
    • (00:22:04) - How to Win an Argument in a Marriage
    • (00:26:33) - How to Love Your Partner
    • (00:32:44) - How to Love Your Spouse (4
    • (00:37:08) - The Case for Christian Marriage
    • (00:38:13) - The PAIN IN MARRIAGE
    • (00:42:46) - TRAVEL
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    44 mins
  • The Unsexy Work of Building a Great Marriage
    Feb 11 2026

    Most of what builds a great marriage doesn't feel sexy.

    It feels intentional. It feels awkward sometimes. It feels like choosing discipline over desire and consistency over chemistry.

    In this episode, we talk about the unsexy work of building a great marriage - the conversations, the boundaries, and commitments that don't make the highlight reel but actually create safety, trust and lasting connection.

    If your marriage feels less spontaneous and more deliberate right now, you're not failing-you might actually be building something solid.

    Check out ShanaWilliams.com for more Marriage Altar resources and coaching information.

    Chapters
    • (00:00:15) - Foxes Eat Their Own
    • (00:00:57) - The Unsexy Work Of Building A Great Marriage
    • (00:04:59) - How To Love Your Marriage When It's Old
    • (00:08:53) - God's Plan for My Marriage
    • (00:13:56) - How to Heal a Broken Marriage
    • (00:18:36) - How To Get Out Of Your Marriage
    • (00:21:34) - Marriage: The Unsexy Part
    • (00:25:45) - Be the Rock For Your Partner
    • (00:26:11) - Why Does This Work Feel So Hard?
    • (00:28:17) - Paul on Boundaries in His Marriage
    • (00:32:41) - Marriage: The Right to Die
    • (00:33:43) - The Fun, Fun Part of Marriage
    • (00:38:10) - Marriage Is About Safety, Not Chaos
    • (00:40:16) - Marriage Is Not Sexy
    • (00:44:18) - How to Talk To Your Wife About Problems in the Marriage
    • (00:49:05) - A Couple's Advice on Their Marriage
    • (00:52:14) - Why Don't We Get Help For Our ptsd?
    • (00:56:18) - How to Get Your Marriage Back on Track
    • (00:59:03) - Valentine's Day Podcast
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    1 hr and 1 min
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