The Favorite Marriage

Monty Mora, Jeannine Mora
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The Favorite Marriage podcast exists to learn along-side married couples to help strengthen and inspire their marital oneness. We explore relevant marriage topics and provide practical tools on how to experience "favor on your forever" marriage. Hosts Monty and Jeannine Mora bring over 29 years of marriage experience to help you grow a healthy marriage. With humor and transparency, the podcast is designed is to encourage any marriage, in any season, to discover deeper love, sexual intimacy, and oneness according to God's design. They believe that every couple can have "The Favorite Marriage."

  1. 2d ago

    5-Minute Friday: The Wedding Ring

    In this 5-Minute Friday marriage motivation, we unlock the profound meaning behind your wedding ring! Discover how this simple band embodies not just tradition, but lasting love, loyalty, and connection.Your wedding ring isn’t just about jewelry—it’s a powerful reminder of your marriage’s foundation. Get inspired to see your ring as more than metal—it’s a daily catalyst for deeper love, responsibility, and unity. Credit to Dave Willis - Why Wedding Rings Matter More than You Think - By Dave Willis https://xomarriage.com/articles/why-wedding-rings-matter-more-than-you-think/ 🔗 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you enjoy this episode, and don't forget to follow The Favorite Marriage Podcast for weekly relationship insights that are real, fun, and deeply helpful. Resources: To order the KEEP SHOWING UP merchandise visit our website at https://thefavoritemarriage.com/resources Recent Recognition: The Favorite Marriage podcast was recognized as one of the Top 20 Marriage Podcasts to follow in 2026.  "I would like to personally congratulate you as your podcast, The Favorite Marriage has been selected by our panelist as one of the Top 35 Marriage Podcasts on the web."  - Anuj Agarwal Founder of Feedspot. https://podcast.feedspot.com/marriage_podcasts/ The Favorite Marriage Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thefavoritemarriage.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us on social media ▶️ Follow: Website: https://www.thefavoritemarriage.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thefavoritemarriage?si=oDZQ126jzF3Wymde - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095217663567 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_favorite_marriage/ #TheFavoriteMarriage #TheFavoriteMarriagePodcast #TheMarriageMap #MarriageGoals #Vulnerability #GodsFavorOnYourForever

    5 min

  2. May 15

    5-Minute Friday: The Conversation That Saved Our Marriage

    In this 5-Minute Friday episode, Monty and Jeannine share the conversation that became a turning point in their marriage. What started as frustration, distance, and miscommunication eventually led to honesty, healing, and a renewed commitment to fight for each other instead of against each other. If your marriage is going through a hard season, these 5-minutes will encourage you to believe that one conversation, one choice, and one step toward each other can make a bigger difference than you think. Just 5 minutes. One powerful turning point. A stronger marriage. #TheFavoriteMarriage #TheFavoriteMarriagePodcast #DistanceInMarriage #MarriageGoals #MarriagePitfalls #NationalMarriageWeek #GodsFavorOnYourForever #MarriagePodcast #MarriageHelp #ChristianMarriage #MarriageAdvice #CouplesCommunication #HealthyMarriage #MarriageMatters #RelationshipAdvice #LoveAndMarriage #MarriageGoals #EmotionalDistance #DisconnectedMarriage #FeelingAloneInMarriage #MarriageStruggles #ReconnectInMarriage #MarriageCommunication #FixYourMarriage #RestoreIntimacy #CloserTogether #MarriageHealing

    5 min

  3. May 11

    EP 81 / Thinking About Divorce? How to Save Your Marriage After A Crisis

    Are you thinking about divorce? Before you make a final decision, this powerful conversation offers hope, honesty, and practical insight for couples walking through pain, betrayal, and disconnection. On this special episode of The Favorite Marriage Podcast, Monty and Jeannine join Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley on Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage at the Focus on the Family studios for a deeply transparent conversation about fighting for your marriage when everything feels broken. Together, they unpack the difficult realities of rebuilding trust after infidelity, navigating shame, processing resentment, and learning how to heal after emotional wounds. Monty and Jeannine also share their personal story as a young pastoral couple facing a major marital crisis marked by unhealthy priorities, personal struggles, emotional distance, and even suicidal thoughts. Through raw honesty and biblical encouragement, this episode highlights the life-changing importance of communication, counseling, accountability, and individual healing in the journey toward marital restoration. If your marriage feels strained, disconnected, or on the brink, this conversation will remind you that restoration is possible and that healing often begins with one honest step forward. Whether you listen with your spouse or share it with someone walking through a difficult season, this episode is filled with hope, wisdom, and practical encouragement for couples who refuse to give up. ✅ Topics: ​Taking divorce off the table​Healing from betrayal, burnout, and ministry overload​How to stop seeing yourself as a failure​Why individual healing matters before marriage healing​The power of mentorship and vulnerability​Giving your marriage a second chance with God's helpResources:Hope Restored Marriage Intensives: ⁠https://bit.ly/3GWcNBL⁠Marriage Counseling Referrals: ⁠https://bit.ly/4cncOKw⁠Monty & Jeannine’s Podcast, The Favorite Marriage: ⁠https://thefavoritemarriage.com⁠Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Podcast: ⁠https://bit.ly/4fvCl4r⁠More Marriage Help: ⁠https://bit.ly/3Yz0eRQ⁠ Connect with us on social media ▶️ Follow: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thefavoritemarriage.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thefavoritemarriage?si=oDZQ126jzF3Wymde - Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095217663567 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_favorite_marriage/⁠#TheFavoriteMarriage #TheFavoriteMarriagePodcast #focusonthefamily⁠ ⁠#focusonthefamilymarriage⁠ ⁠#MarriageCrisis⁠ ⁠#ChristianMarriage⁠ ⁠#HopeRestored⁠ ⁠#MarriageRestoration⁠ ⁠#GregAndErinSmalley⁠ ⁠#MarriageHealing⁠ ⁠#HelpingYourFamilyThriveInChrist

    42 min

  4. May 8

    5-Minute Friday: 3 Causes of Distance In Marriage

    In this 5-Minute Friday episode, Monty and Jeannine unpack the root causes of distance in your marriage. Distance in marriage rarely happens overnight. It’s often a slow drift caused by unresolved hurt, poor communication, and the constant distraction of technology. What once felt close and connected can slowly begin to feel quiet, routine, and emotionally disconnected. In just 5 minutes, Monty and Jeannine unpack 3 root causes that can create distance in a marriage: Unresolved conflict that quietly builds emotional wallsPoor communication that leaves couples feeling unheardTechnology distractions that steal attention and connectionYou’ll also walk away with practical encouragement to help move your marriage from drifting apart to intentionally reconnecting. Just 5 minutes. One meaningful perspective shift. A better, stronger marriage. #TheFavoriteMarriage #TheFavoriteMarriagePodcast #DistanceInMarriage #MarriageGoals #MarriagePitfalls #NationalMarriageWeek #GodsFavorOnYourForever #MarriagePodcast #MarriageHelp #ChristianMarriage #MarriageAdvice #CouplesCommunication #HealthyMarriage #MarriageMatters #RelationshipAdvice #LoveAndMarriage #MarriageGoals #EmotionalDistance #DisconnectedMarriage #FeelingAloneInMarriage #MarriageStruggles #ReconnectInMarriage #MarriageCommunication #FixYourMarriage #RestoreIntimacy #CloserTogether #MarriageHealing

    5 min

  5. May 1

    5-Minute Friday: When Marriage Feels Lonely

    In this 5-Minute Friday episode, Monty and Jeannine talk about the reasons why couples drift apart. What once felt close, connected, and full of life… can begin to drift into something quieter… more routine… even lonely.And for many couples… that distance doesn’t just hurt… it can feel heavier than conflict itself. Just 5 minutes. One meaningful perspective shift. A better, stronger marriage. #TheFavoriteMarriage #TheFavoriteMarriagePodcast #DistanceInMarriage #MarriageGoals #MarriagePitfalls #NationalMarriageWeek #GodsFavorOnYourForever #MarriagePodcast #MarriageHelp #ChristianMarriage #MarriageAdvice #CouplesCommunication #HealthyMarriage #MarriageMatters #RelationshipAdvice #LoveAndMarriage #MarriageGoals #EmotionalDistance #DisconnectedMarriage #FeelingAloneInMarriage #MarriageStruggles #ReconnectInMarriage #MarriageCommunication #FixYourMarriage #RestoreIntimacy #CloserTogether #MarriageHealing

    5 min

  6. Apr 28

    EP 80 / Why Is My Spouse So Distant?

    Distance in marriage doesn’t usually happen overnight—it’s a slow drift. What once felt close, connected, and full of life can begin to feel quiet, routine, and even lonely. And for many couples, the pain of distance can feel heavier than conflict. In this episode of The Favorite Marriage Podcast, Monty and Jeannine unpack the real reasons couples grow apart - from unresolved hurt and poor communication to busyness, technology, and the loss of friendship. More importantly, they share practical, faith-centered ways to reconnect, rebuild emotional closeness, and reignite intimacy in your marriage. If you’ve ever felt like roommates instead of partners… If conversations feel surface-level… If connection has been replaced with distance… This episode will give you hope, clarity, and simple next steps to move back toward each other. Because what drifts apart can be intentionally drawn back together. 🔗 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you enjoy this episode, and don't forget to follow The Favorite Marriage Podcast for weekly relationship insights that are real, fun, and deeply helpful. Resources: To order the KEEP SHOWING UP merchandise visit our website at https://thefavoritemarriage.com/resources Recent Recognition: The Favorite Marriage podcast was recognized as one of the Top 20 Marriage Podcasts to follow in 2026.  "I would like to personally congratulate you as your podcast, The Favorite Marriage has been selected by our panelist as one of the Top 35 Marriage Podcasts on the web."  - Anuj Agarwal Founder of Feedspot. https://podcast.feedspot.com/marriage_podcasts/ The Favorite Marriage Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thefavoritemarriage.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us on social media ▶️ Follow: Website: https://www.thefavoritemarriage.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thefavoritemarriage?si=oDZQ126jzF3Wymde - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095217663567 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_favorite_marriage/ #TheFavoriteMarriage #TheFavoriteMarriagePodcast #DistanceInMarriage #MarriageGoals #MarriagePitfalls #NationalMarriageWeek #GodsFavorOnYourForever #MarriagePodcast #MarriageHelp #ChristianMarriage #MarriageAdvice #CouplesCommunication #HealthyMarriage #MarriageMatters #RelationshipAdvice #LoveAndMarriage #MarriageGoals #EmotionalDistance #DisconnectedMarriage #FeelingAloneInMarriage #MarriageStruggles #ReconnectInMarriage #MarriageCommunication #FixYourMarriage #RestoreIntimacy #CloserTogether #MarriageHealing

    35 min

  7. Apr 17

    5-Minute Friday: What’s Behind the Anger? Hidden Hurt in Marriage

    In this 5-Minute Friday episode, Monty and Jeannine unpack a question every spouse has wrestled with at some point: Why am I so angry? What if the anger you’re feeling—or the anger you’re experiencing from your spouse—isn’t the real issue, but a signal pointing to something deeper? They explore how anger often reveals hidden hurt—unspoken pain, unmet expectations, and wounds that haven’t fully healed. Instead of simply reacting to the surface emotion, Monty and Jeannine help couples begin to recognize what’s really going on beneath the frustration. Just 5 minutes. One meaningful perspective shift. A better, stronger marriage. #TheFavoriteMarriage #TheFavoriteMarriagePodcast #Anger #hiddenhurtinmarriage #MarriageGoals #AngerandMarriage #BiblicalMarriage #GodsFavorOnYourForever #ManagingExpectations

    5 min

  8. Apr 13

    EP 79 / Why Is My Spouse So Angry?

    Anger shows up in more ways than we often realize in marriage, and every couple will face it at some point. The question is, what do we do when it does? In this episode of The Favorite Marriage Podcast, Monty & Jeannine tackle a question every spouse has asked: “Why is my spouse so angry?” While anger may seem loud and obvious, its impact can be subtle—quietly eroding connection, trust, and intimacy if left unaddressed. Together, they unpack some of the most common root causes behind anger in marriage: • Hidden Hurt – Anger is often just the surface; underneath is unspoken pain. • Stress & Overload – When life feels heavy, anger can become emotional overflow. • Lack of Control – Sometimes anger is an attempt to regain a sense of control in overwhelming situations. If anger has ever crept into your relationship (and it has for all of us), this episode offers practical insight and biblical encouragement to help you shift from self-centered reactions to Christ-centered responses. Because a healthy marriage isn’t one without anger—it’s one that knows how to handle it with grace, truth, and love. 🔗 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you enjoy this episode, and don't forget to follow The Favorite Marriage Podcast for weekly relationship insights that are real, fun, and deeply helpful. Resources: To order the KEEP SHOWING UP merchandise visit our website at https://thefavoritemarriage.com/resources Recent Recognition: The Favorite Marriage podcast was recognized as one of the Top 20 Marriage Podcasts to follow in 2026.  "I would like to personally congratulate you as your podcast, The Favorite Marriage has been selected by our panelist as one of the Top 35 Marriage Podcasts on the web."  - Anuj Agarwal Founder of Feedspot. https://podcast.feedspot.com/marriage_podcasts/ The Favorite Marriage Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thefavoritemarriage.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us on social media ▶️ Follow: Website: https://www.thefavoritemarriage.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thefavoritemarriage?si=oDZQ126jzF3Wymde - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095217663567 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_favorite_marriage/ #TheFavoriteMarriage #TheFavoriteMarriagePodcast #TheMarriageMap #MarriageGoals #MarriagePitfalls #NationalMarriageWeek #GodsFavorOnYourForever

    48 min
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The Favorite Marriage podcast exists to learn along-side married couples to help strengthen and inspire their marital oneness. We explore relevant marriage topics and provide practical tools on how to experience "favor on your forever" marriage. Hosts Monty and Jeannine Mora bring over 29 years of marriage experience to help you grow a healthy marriage. With humor and transparency, the podcast is designed is to encourage any marriage, in any season, to discover deeper love, sexual intimacy, and oneness according to God's design. They believe that every couple can have "The Favorite Marriage."

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  • Creator
    Monty Mora, Jeannine Mora
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    165
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Monty Mora, Jeannine Mora
  • Show Website
    The Favorite Marriage

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