What does a God-honoring marriage really look like when both husband and wife are strong, “alpha,” opinionated personalities?

How do you balance leadership, submission, and partnership without falling into either control or chaos?

Join hosts Willie and Mark for an open-hearted, authentic conversation in this episode of the A.M.E.N. (A Man’s Evangelical Narrative) Brothers. Centered on God’s design for marriage, mutual submission, and learning to truly partner with your spouse, this episode dives into real stories, hard lessons, and honest reflections on family roles and expectations.

Filled with practical wisdom, personal testimony, and spiritual insight, this conversation offers clarity and encouragement for husbands, wives, and anyone preparing for marriage.

📖 In this episode:

– Mark’s new mental health practice, ADHD work, and how calling impacts marriage and home life

– Willie’s 12-hour gym days and the tension of building a business while honoring his family

– How childhood family models (alpha moms, absent dads, all-purpose fathers) shape our roles as husbands

– Why Scripture calls husbands and wives to mutual submission, not power struggles or superiority

– Visionary vs “supreme helper”: rethinking leadership and support through a biblical lens

– The danger of trying to mold your spouse into your dream instead of nurturing who God made them to be

– Learning to see your spouse’s strengths as assets, not threats, so you can grow together instead of apart

👥 Who will love this episode:

– Individuals seeking spiritual growth

– Christians exploring everyday faith

– Those navigating personal and spiritual challenges

– Husbands and wives wrestling with roles, respect, and communication in marriage

– Engaged couples and singles who want a biblical, realistic picture of Christ-centered partnership

🎬 Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro, catching up, and Mark’s growing mental health practice

02:24 – Willie’s gym, 12-hour days, and learning how to run a family-centered business

04:03 – Church series on family and today’s confusion around modern marriage roles

05:01 – Defaults in marriage: visionary husbands, alpha wives, and complementary strengths

07:34 – Laying burdens down: admitting “I’m the problem” and letting God do His work

09:17 – Mutual submission in Ephesians 5:21 and why culture resists the word “submit”

12:25 – Code switching vs discernment: how you show up at work, with friends, and at home

21:45 – Visionary vs supreme helper: honoring each role as equally vital in God’s design

33:16 – The gym lease story, partnership, and why big decisions must include your spouse

39:20 – Closing prayer for marriages, discernment, and Holy Spirit-led relationships

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Welcome to The A.M.E.N. Brothers – faith made real.

📚 Resources Mentioned:

– Ephesians 5:21

– Genesis 1:27

– Galatians 3:28

🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.

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