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Ep. 159: When Marriage Hurts: Why Joy Still Matters

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When your marriage is in a painful season, joy might feel like the last thing on your mind. But what if those small, lighthearted moments are not only possible—but essential for healing? In this episode, we're talking about why joy still matters in marriage, even when things hurt.

You'll discover how laughter, rest, and simply enjoying each other can soften hearts, reduce tension, and remind your relationship that hope is not lost.

What You'll Learn in This Episode

  • The reality of pain in marriage and how the brain processes emotional hurt as real and exhausting.
  • Why joy is medicine—how laughter, fun, and rest release chemicals that calm stress and build safety.
  • Biblical wisdom on joy, including Proverbs 17:22 ("A cheerful heart is good medicine") and Nehemiah 8:10 ("The joy of the Lord is your strength").
  • Practical ways to bring joy back—from watching a funny movie to taking a break from "working" on everything and just being together.
  • How choosing joy and rest builds resilience and reminds you that healing is still possible.

Scripture Encouragement

  • Proverbs 17:22 – "A cheerful heart is good medicine."
  • Nehemiah 8:10 – "The joy of the Lord is your strength."
  • Psalm 16:11 – "In Your presence there is fullness of joy."

Call to Action

This week, don't focus only on what needs to be fixed—make space to simply enjoy each other. Recreate a joyful memory or try something lighthearted and new.

👉 If this episode encouraged you, share it with another couple who might need hope in their hard season. And if you haven't already, be sure to leave us a review—it helps more couples find the encouragement they need.

🔗 Visit ExpeditionMarriage.org for more resources, tools, and support to help your marriage thrive.

  continue reading

162 episodes

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When your marriage is in a painful season, joy might feel like the last thing on your mind. But what if those small, lighthearted moments are not only possible—but essential for healing? In this episode, we're talking about why joy still matters in marriage, even when things hurt.

You'll discover how laughter, rest, and simply enjoying each other can soften hearts, reduce tension, and remind your relationship that hope is not lost.

What You'll Learn in This Episode

  • The reality of pain in marriage and how the brain processes emotional hurt as real and exhausting.
  • Why joy is medicine—how laughter, fun, and rest release chemicals that calm stress and build safety.
  • Biblical wisdom on joy, including Proverbs 17:22 ("A cheerful heart is good medicine") and Nehemiah 8:10 ("The joy of the Lord is your strength").
  • Practical ways to bring joy back—from watching a funny movie to taking a break from "working" on everything and just being together.
  • How choosing joy and rest builds resilience and reminds you that healing is still possible.

Scripture Encouragement

  • Proverbs 17:22 – "A cheerful heart is good medicine."
  • Nehemiah 8:10 – "The joy of the Lord is your strength."
  • Psalm 16:11 – "In Your presence there is fullness of joy."

Call to Action

This week, don't focus only on what needs to be fixed—make space to simply enjoy each other. Recreate a joyful memory or try something lighthearted and new.

👉 If this episode encouraged you, share it with another couple who might need hope in their hard season. And if you haven't already, be sure to leave us a review—it helps more couples find the encouragement they need.

🔗 Visit ExpeditionMarriage.org for more resources, tools, and support to help your marriage thrive.

  continue reading

162 episodes

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