Passion, Protection & Provision: 3 Keys to a Stronger Marriage

In this week’s Marriage Made in Heaven podcast, Joshua and Ali get real about the three keys every marriage needs to thrive: passion, protection, and provision. From weekly date nights to guarding intimacy and supporting one another emotionally, this episode will encourage you to pursue your spouse with fresh intentionality and keep your marriage rooted in God’s design.


If you’ve been craving more spark, unity, and peace in your marriage, this is your invitation to start today.


Episode Highlights


0:00 – Welcome & Introduction
Kicking off Episode 11 with real talk about marriage keys: passion, protection, and provision.


1:35 – Passion: Pursuing Your Spouse Intentionally
Joshua shares about keeping the spark alive through dating, intimacy, and consistent pursuit.


4:20 – Wives, How to Respond Well
Ali opens up about her own mistakes early in marriage and how she shifted from frustration to partnership.


7:05 – Practical Date Night Tips
Why showing up ready, dressed up, and intentional makes a difference for both spouses and even impacts kids.


10:44 – Kids Catch What You Model
How your commitment to date night teaches children the value of prioritizing marriage.


13:00 – Protection: Guarding Your Marriage
Defending your spouse against outside opinions, gossip, and unsolicited advice.


15:12 – Protecting Against Sexual Temptation
Why intimacy is critical, how to communicate needs, and the dangers of neglecting this area.


18:40 – The “Once a Day” Challenge
Funny (and powerful!) testimonies from wives who embraced daily intimacy and saw transformation at home.


21:02 – Provision: More Than Finances
Joshua explains provision as emotional, spiritual, and physical support, not just money.


23:10 – Tracking Her Needs
A candid story on why Joshua tracks Ali’s cycle to provide better emotional support.


25:25 – No Excuses, Just Growth
Challenging husbands (and wives) to drop excuses like “I’m not emotional” and start cultivating tenderness and passion.


26:40 – Final Encouragement & Prayer
Ali and Joshua close with a prayer and a call to invite God’s divine order into your marriage.


27:47 – Closing & Next Episode Teaser


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