Surviving the Winter Season

Surviving the Winter Season

Every marriage moves through seasons. Some are filled with growth, connection, and joy. Others bring conflict, financial pressure, parenting challenges, loss, unmet expectations, or painful distance. But a difficult season does not have to become the end of your story. Surviving the Winter Season is a Christian marriage podcast hosted by Marty and Stephanie Parker. Drawing from more than 30 years of marriage, they share honest conversations, personal stories, biblical truth, practical encouragement, and plenty of laughter. This isn’t a podcast about having a perfect marriage. It’s about navigating real life together—learning to communicate, forgive, rebuild trust, remain friends, and keep choosing one another when marriage feels difficult. Whether your relationship is flourishing or you’re walking through a winter season, Marty and Stephanie want you to know there is hope. With faith in Jesus as their foundation, they remind couples that God can still be working beneath the surface, even when everything feels lifeless. Winter seasons don’t last forever.

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August 25, 2026 45 mins

Welcome to the first episode of Surviving the Winter Season.

Marty and Stephanie Parker introduce themselves, share how their relationship began, and reflect on more than 30 years of marriage. Through honest stories, playful disagreements, and plenty of laughter, they discuss how their relationship has changed through dating, marriage, parenting five children, and the unexpected challenges of life.

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