Covenant Army Marriage Podcast

Brent & Lucy Howell
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Covenant Army Marriage is a movement for husbands and wives who refuse to retreat. We train couples to fight for unity, guard their covenant, and stand firm against the spiritual attacks designed to divide them. If you’re tired of passive marriage advice and ready to build a relationship forged in purpose, discipline, and Christ-centered strength — welcome to the Covenant Army. One Flesh. One Fight. Unified in Christ.

  1. Sep 2

    Are you married, but spiritually single?

    You can sleep in the same bed, raise the same children, attend the same church, and still be moving in two completely different spiritual directions. In this episode of the Covenant Army Marriage Podcast, Brent and Lucy unpack what it means to become spiritually aligned as husband and wife and why spiritual unity is critical to building a strong, biblical marriage. Spiritual alignment does not mean you pray the same, think the same, or have identical spiritual gifts. It means you are surrendered to the same Lord, governed by the same biblical truth, and committed to the same Kingdom mission. Discover the warning signs of spiritual misalignment in marriage, how busyness, unresolved hurt, spiritual passivity, secret sin, and competing priorities can create division, and practical ways to rebuild spiritual intimacy, prayer, unity, communication, and purpose. Brent and Lucy also address one of the hardest situations in Christian marriage: What do you do when one spouse wants to grow spiritually and the other doesn’t? Plus, they give couples a practical Spiritual Alignment Meeting to help identify areas of drift and begin moving back toward Christ and each other. Jesus should not simply be included in your marriage. He should be the Commander of your marriage. When a husband and wife stand shoulder to shoulder under the authority of Jesus Christ, hell does not see two isolated believers. It sees a Covenant Army. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the importance of spiritual alignment 02:10 Celebrating birthdays and cultural differences in celebration 04:07 Recap of the Leadership Table event and Mark Whitaker's story 06:47 Upcoming Power of Marriage Conference in Orlando 08:59 Understanding what spiritual alignment means in marriage 13:07 The biblical foundation for unity and alignment 15:49 Differences in connecting with God and their strengths 19:50 The importance of humility and shared spiritual leadership 24:02 Practical steps to build and maintain spiritual alignment 30:03 Signs of spiritual misalignment in marriage 39:53 Overcoming passivity, secret sin, and lack of shared mission 50:12 The power of prayer, repentance, and seeking counsel 59:57 Creating a shared spiritual rhythm and mission 01:05:05 Encouragement to take action and seek God’s guidance The Power Of Marriage Conference - Covenant Strong September 18-19, 2026 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-power-of-marriage-marriage-conference-tickets-1998902840204

  2. Aug 26

    Are Your Marriage Struggles Actually a Broken Vow?

    What if the vows you spoke on your wedding day were never meant to be beautiful words you simply said once, but a covenant you were called to live out every single day? In this powerful episode of the Covenant Army Marriage Podcast, Brent and Lucy take you back to the wedding altar and break down the traditional Christian wedding vows from a biblical covenant perspective. What does it really mean to say, “I take you,” “to have and to hold,” “for better or for worse,” “for richer or for poorer,” “in sickness and in health,” “to love and to cherish,” “until death do us part,” and “I pledge you my faithfulness”? These aren't merely romantic promises. They are a blueprint for how husbands and wives are called to love, serve, protect, remain faithful, and fight together through every season of marriage. In this episode, you'll discover: • Why God is a witness to your marriage covenant• Why marriage cannot survive on feelings alone• What it really means to intentionally choose your spouse every day• How “to have and to hold” points to biblical oneness• Why emotional safety is essential in a covenant marriage• How husbands and wives can move forward together instead of living separate lives• What “for better or for worse” really means when marriage gets difficult• How financial pressure can either divide a couple or strengthen their unity• What “in sickness and in health” looks like in real life• Why loving and cherishing your spouse must continue even during conflict• How your words can either protect or destroy the covenant• Why using the word “divorce” as a weapon can damage safety and trust• What biblical faithfulness looks like beyond simply avoiding an affair• Why your marriage belongs under God's authority, not cultural definitions• How to evaluate whether your marriage is actually reflecting the covenant you promised before God• Three powerful questions every married couple should ask about their vows Most importantly, Brent and Lucy challenge couples to stop simply remembering their vows and start living them. Your wedding day was one day. Your covenant is lived out every day. When you are tired. When money is tight. When communication breaks down. When temptation comes. When forgiveness is difficult. When your spouse disappoints you. When life doesn't look anything like you expected. That is where your vows become real. As believers, marriage is more than staying married. It is about becoming one flesh, fighting together, and fulfilling the mission God has entrusted to your marriage and family. If you're ready to strengthen your covenant, protect your marriage, and put God back at the center of your relationship, this episode is for you. One Flesh. One Fight. One Mission. Listen together with your spouse, pull out your wedding vows, and ask each other: What part of our vows are we living out well?What part have we neglected?What is one thing I can begin doing this week to better live out my vows?Does our marriage currently reflect the covenant we promised before God? Chapters 00:00 Introduction and purpose of the episode 02:16 Reflecting on marriage anniversaries and vows 04:53 Remembering what was promised at the altar 12:05 The purpose and power of wedding vows as a battle plan 19:49 Living as one and the importance of unity 28:18 Understanding 'For better or for worse' and enduring seasons 44:03 Loving and cherishing unconditionally 49:21 The seriousness of 'Till death do us part' and covenant fidelity 01:02:11 Living out vows daily and the importance of faithfulness 01:04:29 The role of Jesus Christ in marriage and covenant faithfulness https://covenantarmy.org/

  3. Aug 19

    What Table Are You Sitting At? The Warning Every Married Couple Needs

    You Cannot Sit at Two Tables: Guarding Your Marriage from Spiritual Compromise What table are you sitting at? In this powerful episode of the Covenant Army Marriage Podcast, Brent and Lucy unpack the sobering warning of 1 Corinthians 10:21: “You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons. You cannot partake of the table of the Lord and the table of demons.” This isn't just a warning about what you believe. It is a warning about what you allow into your marriage, home, heart, mind, and family. As Christian husbands and wives, we can’t ask God to bless our covenant while continually making room for the things that undermine it. Pornography, inappropriate relationships, old flames, social media, resentment, bitterness, unforgiveness, entertainment, worldly influences, emotional connections outside the marriage, and compromise can slowly become comfortable guests at our table. And the enemy rarely announces himself. Often, spiritual compromise begins with something that seems small, harmless, or insignificant. One compromise becomes another. Eventually, something that once convicted us becomes something we tolerate. In this episode, Brent and Lucy challenge husbands and wives to take an honest spiritual inventory of their marriage and ask: What have we allowed to sit at the table of our marriage that God never invited? You’ll discover why: • Your spouse is not the enemy • The battle in marriage is often flesh versus Spirit • Small compromises can create significant spiritual consequences • What you repeatedly consume eventually influences what you believe and how you behave • Husbands are called to take responsibility for the spiritual direction of their households • Wives have a powerful role in guarding the atmosphere and influences within the home • Not every friendship, relationship, entertainment choice, or influence belongs at your marriage table • Godly counsel strengthens marriage, while unhealthy counsel can create division • Repentance means more than feeling sorry. It means turning around and changing direction • Your covenant is worth protecting because it is valuable to God Most importantly, this episode is not about condemning imperfect marriages. It is about conviction, repentance, restoration, spiritual alignment, and choosing God again. If you've been asking God to strengthen your marriage while continuing to hold onto something He is asking you to surrender, this episode is your invitation to get up from the wrong table. Choose the table of the Lord. Choose your covenant. Choose holiness. Choose unity. Choose the mission God has given you. One Flesh. One Fight. One Mission. If this episode challenges you, don't just listen to it. Listen to it with your spouse. Then ask each other: “What table have we been sitting at, and what is God calling us to leave?” That conversation could be the beginning of a powerful change in your marriage. For more biblical marriage resources, training, and encouragement, visit CovenantArmyMarriage.com.

  4. Aug 12

    Why Unforgiveness Is a Demonic Doorway In Marriage

    What if the greatest threat to your marriage isn't the argument you're having, but the offense you refuse to release? In this powerful episode of the Covenant Army Marriage Podcast, Brent and Lucy tackle one of the most underestimated threats to a covenant marriage: unforgiveness. Unresolved offenses don't simply disappear. They can become bitterness, resentment, contempt, emotional withdrawal, intimacy problems, spiritual dryness, and division within your home. More importantly, Scripture warns us that unresolved anger can give the enemy a foothold. Brent and Lucy break down what unforgiveness really is, how it quietly manifests in marriage, and why forgiveness does not mean pretending the hurt never happened, restoring trust instantly, or removing necessary boundaries. You'll discover: • How unforgiveness can create spiritual and emotional territory for the enemy• The difference between pain, forgiveness, trust, and reconciliation• Five warning signs that unforgiveness may be operating in your marriage• Why keeping a mental scorecard is destroying intimacy• How unforgiveness can affect your prayer life and spiritual intimacy• Practical steps to identify, release, and close the door on bitterness• Why forgiveness is a decision of obedience, not a feeling• How couples can handle old wounds when painful memories resurface• Why husbands and wives must learn to fight together instead of fighting each other This episode also includes a deeply personal testimony about the freedom that came when unforgiveness was finally surrendered to God. If there is an offense you've been carrying for months or even years, this conversation may be the wake up call your marriage needs. You can't close a door you refuse to identify. It's time to stop keeping score, release the debt to God, and protect the covenant. Listen now, and remember: One Flesh. One Fight. One Mission. Chapters 00:00 The Wall of Unresolved Offenses in Marriage 02:11 Unforgiveness as a Demonic Doorway 04:04 The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant and Its Lessons 06:51 The Spiritual Consequences of Unforgiveness 10:09 Practical Steps to Forgive and Close the Door 15:07 The Power of Daily Forgiveness and Accountability 19:59 Misconceptions About Forgiveness, Trust, and Reconciliation 24:50 Renouncing Unforgiveness and Closing Spiritual Doors 30:11 The Role of Prayer and Faith in Healing

  5. Aug 5

    Eternity-Minded Marriage: Why Most Couples Fail

    Is your marriage focused on temporary happiness or eternal purpose? In this powerful episode of the Covenant Army Marriage Podcast, Brent and Lucy challenge Christian couples to shift their perspective from the distractions of everyday life to God's eternal calling for marriage. Discover how a biblical marriage is designed to glorify Christ, strengthen your relationship, and prepare both husband and wife for eternity. Through practical marriage advice, personal stories, and biblical teaching, you'll learn why every conversation, every decision, and every act of love matters. If you're looking to build a stronger Christian marriage rooted in God's Word, this episode will encourage you to stop merely surviving marriage and start living with eternal purpose. Whether you're newly married, have been together for decades, or are navigating a difficult season, this marriage podcast offers biblical encouragement and practical tools to help Christian couples grow closer to God and each other. In This Episode: • How an eternal mindset transforms your Christian marriage • Why marriage is about more than happiness and comfort • Practical biblical marriage habits that strengthen your relationship • How to pray, study Scripture, and serve God together as a couple • Raising the next generation with a lasting spiritual legacy • Marriage advice for staying united through life's temporary struggles If you're searching for practical Christian marriage advice, biblical marriage encouragement, or a marriage podcast that keeps Jesus at the center, this episode is for you. Scriptures: Colossians 3:2, 2 Corinthians 4:17–18, Hebrews 10:24, Psalm 78:4–7, Romans 10:9 Chapters 00:00 Introduction: The Urgency of Eternity in Marriage 02:02 Reflecting on the Summer Break and Spiritual Renewal 03:54 The History and Significance of St. Augustine, Florida 06:15 The Call to Prepare for Eternity, Not Just Earthly Life 08:06 Marriage as a Reflection of Christ and Discipleship 12:07 The Power of God's Word and Spiritual Transformation 15:11 Refining Through Marriage and Overcoming Selfishness 17:54 Focusing on Eternal Priorities in Daily Life 22:00 The Importance of Prayer, Bible Study, and Spiritual Discipline 28:02 Teaching the Next Generation About Eternity 34:00 Practical Steps to Keep Eternity in Focus 40:00 Serving Others and Spreading the Gospel as a Couple 43:05 Closing Prayer and Call to Action Subscribe to the Covenant Army Marriage Podcast for weekly biblical marriage teaching, Christian relationship encouragement, and practical tools to help husbands and wives fight for their marriage, stay united, and fulfill God's purpose together. Click the link below for all things Covenant Army Marriage! https://linktr.ee/ck4life  Give to the Covenant Army Mission! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=KCFTJJDJUGYNC

  6. Jun 24

    The Battle Inside Your Head Is Destroying Your Relationship

    What if the greatest threat to your marriage isn't financial stress, poor communication, or even unresolved conflict? What if the real battle is happening in your mind? In this powerful episode of the Covenant Army Marriage Podcast, Brent and Lucy unpack the life changing truth of Romans 12:2 and reveal how renewing your mind can completely transform your marriage. Discover how worldly thinking creates resentment, division, and scorekeeping, while God's truth produces unity, peace, and covenant love. You'll learn: • Why negative thought patterns are silently sabotaging your marriage
 • How to stop seeing your spouse as the enemy and start seeing them as your teammate
 • The difference between a contractual mindset and a covenant mindset
 • Three practical daily strategies to renew your mind and strengthen your marriage
 • How taking thoughts captive can prevent unnecessary conflict and restore connection
 • Why changing your mind is often the first step to changing your marriage Brent and Lucy also share personal experiences from their own marriage, offering practical wisdom and biblical encouragement for couples facing daily battles. Plus, they present the hope of the Gospel and explain how a relationship with Jesus Christ is the ultimate foundation for a thriving marriage. If you're tired of living in cycles of frustration and want to experience God's good, pleasing, and perfect will for your marriage, this episode is for you.When you change your mind, you change your marriage. Listen now and learn how to win the battle for your thoughts, protect your covenant, and build a marriage that stands strong through every season. For marriage resources, training, and community support, visit Covenant Army Marriage. Chapters 00:00 The Battlefield of the Mind in Marriage 04:54 Transforming Your Mind for a Stronger Marriage 09:35 Practical Steps to Renew Your Mind 14:25 The Power of Faith in Marriage Click the link below for all things Covenant Army Marriage!⁠ https://linktr.ee/ck4life ⁠ Give to the Covenant Army Mission!⁠ https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=KCFTJJDJUGYNC⁠

  7. Jun 17

    The Oldest Battle Plan Against Your Marriage (Don't Ignore This)

    The enemy's strategy against marriage hasn't changed since the Garden of Eden. In this powerful episode of Covenant Army Marriage, Brent and Lucy expose the enemy's oldest battle plan against husbands and wives and reveal how the same three temptations used against Eve and Jesus are still being used to attack marriages today: the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life. Discover how these hidden attacks often show up as arguments, distance, bitterness, pornography, comparison, control, and selfishness, and learn why many couples spend years fighting symptoms while missing the real source of the battle. In this episode, you'll learn: Why the enemy targets marriage so aggressively How comparison quietly destroys covenant Why pride is one of the most dangerous forces in a relationship How Jesus defeated temptation and what that means for your marriage Practical battle strategies to protect and strengthen your covenant Why couples who pray, fast, and stay in God's Word together become difficult to divide This is more than a marriage conversation. It's a spiritual battle plan. If you're ready to stop fighting each other and start fighting for your covenant together, this episode will encourage, challenge, and equip you to stand shoulder to shoulder against the real enemy. What God has joined together, the enemy wants to separate. But in Christ, husband and wife can fight as one and walk in victory. 🎧 Listen now and discover how to recognize the enemy's schemes, protect your marriage, and fight for the covenant God has entrusted to you. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Enemy's Tactics Against Marriage 05:37 Understanding the Enemy's Strategy 11:34 The Lust of the Flesh: Temptations in Marriage 22:53 The Lust of the Eyes: Seeking Power and Influence 23:47 The Illusion of Shortcuts 28:44 The Dangers of Comparison 33:38 Guarding Against Temptation 37:44 Strategies for Humility and Reconciliation 40:50 Recognizing the Real Enemy Click the link below for all things Covenant Army Marriage! ⁠https://linktr.ee/ck4life ⁠ Give to the Covenant Army Mission! ⁠https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=KCFTJJDJUGYNC⁠

  8. Jun 10

    Is Your Smartphone Destroying Your Marriage?

    Is your marriage being quietly pulled apart by the device in your pocket? In this powerful episode of the Covenant Army Marriage Podcast, Brent and Lucy expose the hidden threat of micro infidelity and how seemingly harmless digital habits can slowly erode trust, intimacy, and emotional connection in marriage. From social media interactions and private messages to the constant pursuit of online validation, they reveal how the enemy uses subtle compromises to create cracks in even the strongest relationships. Drawing from biblical truth and their own marriage journey, Brent and Lucy discuss practical ways couples can establish healthy digital boundaries, embrace radical transparency, and reclaim emotional exclusivity within their covenant. They share real life struggles, victories, and safeguards that have helped protect their marriage while serving in ministry in an increasingly connected world. In this episode, you'll discover: • What micro infidelity is and why it is so dangerous • How social media and digital distractions can weaken marital intimacy • The warning signs that emotional boundaries are being crossed • Practical digital guardrails every Christian couple should consider • How to rebuild trust, strengthen transparency, and protect your covenant • Biblical principles for guarding your heart in a digital age Whether your marriage is thriving or struggling, this conversation will challenge you to examine the role technology plays in your relationship and equip you to fight for the unity God intended. Chapters 00:00 The Silent Attack on Marriage 08:26 Understanding Digital Adultery 12:13 Defining Micro Infidelity 24:41 Recognizing the Signs of Micro Infidelity 28:17 Navigating Insecurities and Spiritual Blind Spots 31:03 Establishing Radical Transparency in Relationships 39:13 Reclaiming Emotional Exclusivity 50:07 Creating a Battle Plan for Digital Boundaries Scriptures Referenced: Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 5:28, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Romans 10:9 Resources: Learn more about strengthening your marriage through the Forged for Mission: The Sacred Blueprint of Marriage training at Covenant Army. Remember: Your marriage is worth protecting. Guard your heart, strengthen your boundaries, and stay united in Christ. Click the link below for all things Covenant Army Marriage! ⁠https://linktr.ee/ck4life ⁠ Give to the Covenant Army Mission! ⁠https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=KCFTJJDJUGYNC⁠

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Covenant Army Marriage is a movement for husbands and wives who refuse to retreat. We train couples to fight for unity, guard their covenant, and stand firm against the spiritual attacks designed to divide them. If you’re tired of passive marriage advice and ready to build a relationship forged in purpose, discipline, and Christ-centered strength — welcome to the Covenant Army. One Flesh. One Fight. Unified in Christ.

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