Marriage, Divorce & Relationship Trauma | Brand New Podcast

What happens when marriage, communication, trauma, career pressure, intimacy, conflict, and faith all collide in real life?

In this powerful conversation, Pastor Shannon sits down with trusted marriage mentors, counselors, mediators, and therapists for an honest Q&A on the issues couples are actually facing. From learning how to communicate at a deeper level, to breaking destructive conflict cycles, to navigating trauma, expectations, intimacy, divorce, and spiritual alignment—this episode opens the door to healing, wisdom, and practical next steps for every marriage.

Whether your marriage is thriving, struggling, or simply needing a deeper level of intentionality, this conversation will challenge you, encourage you, and remind you that you do not have to walk through it alone.

For more information about today’s guests and how to connect with them, visit:

Andrew & Crystal Pitts:⁠ ⁠

http://Covenantconnections.net

http://Facilitatinghealing.com

Brandon & Alanna Fairrell:

https://marriagemagnified.com/

https://www.facebook.com/share/1AyZpZb9wM/?mibextid=wwXIfr

⁠Marriagemagnifiedinfo@gmail.com

0:00 Welcome & Why This Marriage Conversation Matters

1:54 The Gift of Trusted Voices in Marriage

3:46 The Wildest Offering Illustration Ever

6:07 Sex, Purity & the Fireplace Illustration

9:52 What Real Communication Looks Like in Marriage

11:00 The Beliefs Hiding Under Your Arguments

15:59 Is Your Career Hurting Your Marriage?

19:40 Choosing Intentional Priorities as a Family

21:00 When God Redirects Your Career for Your Calling

25:47 Four Laws That Strengthen Marriage

27:40 Healing Sexual Trauma Inside Marriage

31:46 Rebuilding Trust After Betrayal

34:00 Why Couples Need Mediators & Mentors

36:22 What Divorce Actually Costs

41:58 How to Stop the Conflict Cycle

43:34 Magnifying Glass or Mirror?

46:24 Giving Your Spouse the Grace You Want

52:47 Using Emotion to Build, Not Destroy

55:30 Discussion vs. Argument

59:00 How to Respond When Tone Gets Harsh

1:02:46 The Real Emotion Behind the Fight

1:06:54 Why Getting Help Is the First Step

1:08:05 Defining Honor in a Working Marriage

1:11:44 Partnership in Household Responsibilities

1:12:15 Balancing Work, Exhaustion & Intimacy

1:16:20 Expectations, Family Duties & Relearning Marriage Rhythms

1:20:23 The Door Is Open for Every Marriage

1:21:52 Marriage as a Weapon in God’s Hand

1:22:19 Closing Prayer