Are you searching for practical advice about building a strong, faith-filled marriage? In this episode of Church Unscripted, our pastors at Brookside Church unpack what it means to pursue a truly mission-driven marriage. Join Pastor John, Pastor Eric, and Pastor David as they discuss:
- How to identify if you and your spouse are a great fit beyond just attraction
- The importance of shared faith and values in your relationship
- Serving together in the church and community, even when giftings differ
- Navigating faith imbalances and conflict within marriage
- Finding purpose and mission for singles, widows, and divorced believers
- How to avoid burnout and find lasting joy in serving others
Packed with real-life stories, biblical wisdom, and actionable steps, this episode will help you strengthen your relationship and live out your purpose together.
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For more on Brookside’s vision to build Jesus-centered homes and Gospel-saturated communities, visit https://Brookside.org
00:00 Introduction & Welcome
00:35 Recap of Sunday’s Message: Are you the right fit for marriage?
02:57 Three Levels of a Mission-Driven Marriage
04:13 Serving Together: The Example of Priscilla & Aquila
05:08 Encouraging a Spouse Who’s Indifferent to Church Involvement
06:19 Modern Challenges of Serving Together
07:12 Navigating Different Giftings & Ministries in Marriage
08:33 Why Serving Together Doesn't Need to Mean Doing the Same Thing
10:33 Faith Imbalance in Marriage: Mature & New Believers
12:05 Loving Your Spouse First: The Foundation for Mission
13:21 Serving When Life Feels Chaotic or in Poverty
17:09 Finding Alternative Ways to Serve Beyond Hospitality
17:58 Mission and Partnership for Singles, Widows, and Divorced
21:04 Handling Conflict & Disagreement in Mission-Driven Marriages
25:25 Creating Unity: Pausing, Praying, and Finding Middle Ground
27:09 Discerning Risk for the Kingdom vs. Self-Driven Ambition
30:32 Balancing Internal Mission & Community Impact
33:01 Healing Division When Couples Serve in Different Capacities
34:49 When You Don’t See Visible Fruit: Burnout & Sabbatical
38:25 Final Thoughts & Next Week’s Preview
38:40 Subscribe & Connect With Us
- How to identify if you and your spouse are a great fit beyond just attraction
- The importance of shared faith and values in your relationship
- Serving together in the church and community, even when giftings differ
- Navigating faith imbalances and conflict within marriage
- Finding purpose and mission for singles, widows, and divorced believers
- How to avoid burnout and find lasting joy in serving others
Packed with real-life stories, biblical wisdom, and actionable steps, this episode will help you strengthen your relationship and live out your purpose together.
👇 Let us know in the comments: What’s the biggest challenge you and your spouse face in serving together?
🔔 Hit the bell to get notified about new episodes
💬 Share your own story or question below!
For more on Brookside’s vision to build Jesus-centered homes and Gospel-saturated communities, visit https://Brookside.org
00:00 Introduction & Welcome
00:35 Recap of Sunday’s Message: Are you the right fit for marriage?
02:57 Three Levels of a Mission-Driven Marriage
04:13 Serving Together: The Example of Priscilla & Aquila
05:08 Encouraging a Spouse Who’s Indifferent to Church Involvement
06:19 Modern Challenges of Serving Together
07:12 Navigating Different Giftings & Ministries in Marriage
08:33 Why Serving Together Doesn't Need to Mean Doing the Same Thing
10:33 Faith Imbalance in Marriage: Mature & New Believers
12:05 Loving Your Spouse First: The Foundation for Mission
13:21 Serving When Life Feels Chaotic or in Poverty
17:09 Finding Alternative Ways to Serve Beyond Hospitality
17:58 Mission and Partnership for Singles, Widows, and Divorced
21:04 Handling Conflict & Disagreement in Mission-Driven Marriages
25:25 Creating Unity: Pausing, Praying, and Finding Middle Ground
27:09 Discerning Risk for the Kingdom vs. Self-Driven Ambition
30:32 Balancing Internal Mission & Community Impact
33:01 Healing Division When Couples Serve in Different Capacities
34:49 When You Don’t See Visible Fruit: Burnout & Sabbatical
38:25 Final Thoughts & Next Week’s Preview
38:40 Subscribe & Connect With Us