Marriage is hard work—but does it have to feel so hard? Many people believe that marriage is just about surviving, that the spark inevitably fades, or that tension and conflict are just part of the deal. But what if marriage isn’t meant to drain us, but to bless us?

This week on The Love Offering Podcast, I had the joy of talking with Arlene Pellicane, author of Making Marriage Easier. After twenty-five years of marriage, Arlene shares real-life stories, biblical wisdom, and practical strategies to help us break free from common struggles—poor communication, tension over differences, lack of intimacy, and parenting stress.

She walks us through four key decisions that can help us:
✔️ Clarify our values and expectations
✔️ Strengthen communication with our spouse
✔️ Reignite intimacy and connection
✔️ Build a marriage that truly lasts

Marriage is part of God’s beautiful design, and it’s meant to be a celebration—not a burden. Whether you’re newly married, in the trenches of parenting, or decades into your relationship, this conversation will encourage and equip you to love your spouse with greater joy and intentionality.

Connect with Arlene:

https://arlenepellicane.com/

https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/makingmarriageeasier

 

Read the Show Notes:

https://rachaelkadams.com/writing/

 

 

Marriage is hard work&mdash;but does it have to feel&nbsp;so hard? Many people believe that marriage is just about surviving, that the spark inevitably fades, or that tension and conflict are just part of the deal. But what if marriage isn&rsquo;t meant to drain us, but to bless us?
This week on The Love Offering Podcast, I had the joy of talking with Arlene Pellicane, author of Making Marriage Easier. After twenty-five years of marriage, Arlene shares real-life stories, biblical wisdom, and practical strategies to help us break free from common struggles&mdash;poor communication, tension over differences, lack of intimacy, and parenting stress.
She walks us through four key decisions that can help us: ✔️ Clarify our values and expectations ✔️ Strengthen communication with our spouse ✔️ Reignite intimacy and connection ✔️ Build a marriage that truly lasts
Marriage is part of God&rsquo;s beautiful design, and it&rsquo;s meant to be a celebration&mdash;not a burden. Whether you&rsquo;re newly married, in the trenches of parenting, or decades into your relationship, this conversation will encourage and equip you to love your spouse with greater joy and intentionality.
Connect with Arlene:
<a href="https://arlenepellicane.com/">https://arlenepellicane.com/</a>
<a href="https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/makingmarriageeasier">https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/makingmarriageeasier</a>
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Read the Show Notes:
<a href="https://rachaelkadams.com/writing/">https://rachaelkadams.com/writing/</a>
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Encouraging you to love God, others, and yourself—one faithful step at a time.

Each week, host Rachael Adams sits down with inspiring women who are making a difference right where they are. Through honest conversations, biblical wisdom, and real-life stories, you'll be reminded that your everyday acts of love—no matter how small—matter deeply to God.

You were created to live a life of impact.
You were made to be a love offering.

Subscribe today and be inspired to live out the greatest commandment in practical, powerful ways.

Encouraging you to love God, others, and yourself&mdash;one faithful step at a time.
Each week, host Rachael Adams sits down with inspiring women who are making a difference right where they are. Through honest conversations, biblical wisdom, and real-life stories, you'll be reminded that your everyday acts of love&mdash;no matter how small&mdash;matter deeply to God.
You were created to live a life of impact. You were made to be a love offering.
Subscribe today and be inspired to live out the greatest commandment in practical, powerful ways.

The Love Offering

In this episode of the Love Offering Podcast, host Rachael Adams speaks with Arlene Pellicane about her book 'Making Marriage Easier.' They discuss the challenges of marriage, the importance of communication, and how to cultivate a joyful relationship. Arlene shares her personal love story, insights on why many people are pessimistic about marriage, and practical tips for building a strong partnership. The conversation emphasizes the significance of serving one another and maintaining a positive perspective on marriage. In this conversation, Arlene Pellicane and Rachael Adams explore the complexities of marriage, emphasizing the importance of communication, prioritizing the relationship amidst parenting, and reigniting intimacy. They discuss practical daily habits that can strengthen connections and offer hope for those struggling in their marriages, all while grounding their insights in biblical principles of love.