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The Real Marriage Podcast

The Real Marriage Podcast

Written by: Griffin & Heather Gilstrap
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After ten years of marriage, two miscarriages, five children, job-changes and all kinds of surprises we’ve learned so much about what a Real Marriage is meant to look like. Yet, so many couples who were once madly in love, now feel distant, overwhelmed, isolated, and hopeless in their marriage. We knew it was time to get in the trenches and start an honest conversation about the gift of a Real Marriage. We began the Real Marriage podcast to help couples find their passion for marriage again. Our goal is to inspire and encourage you through conversations about our own marriage as well as through interviews with real couples and experts dealing with issues we all face in our marriages.© 2025 The Real Marriage Podcast Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Relationships Social Sciences Spirituality
Episodes
  • Our Story
    Jul 28 2025

    Every marriage has a story.

    How you met. How you realized they were the one. What life has been like since getting married.

    We realized that we hadn't fully shared our story and how God brought us together. It certainly had twists and turns and each of us made decisions that could have ultimately kept us from living in God's will but through His grace He finally brought us together.

    Listen and hear the story but also the significance of marriage being a mission.

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    34 mins
  • Staying Connected While Raising Kids
    May 20 2025

    You may have been told before you had kids that once they come there is no going back. It changes everything. It's hard to know how true that is until it comes but if we aren't careful it can create difficult challenges for the marriage.

    Griffin and Heather ran into this recently in what seemed like a random moment. Heather felt like she needed more time and focus on the marriage and Griffin was surprised by the feeling. How they reacted to the conversation was critical.

    Listen and hear this discussion about protecting your marriage and connection while going through the business of raising kids. How can you prioritize each other? How do you make sure you have quality time so you don't miss important moments?

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    30 mins
  • Managing "That Time of the Month" Well
    Feb 10 2025

    Hormones!

    We all know that every month a woman is impacted physically, mentally and emotionally. The question is how does that disrupt the marriage?

    It may or may not be an open and comfortable conversation in your home but if you aren't on the same page with this time of the month then you can open yourselves up to issues that develop over time.

    Listen and hear how Heather and Griffin have hit a breakthrough with not only understanding this dynamic better but making sure it doesn't negatively impact their intimacy and connection.

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    24 mins
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