Claim OwnershipForever Marriage Podcast
Subscribed: 19Played: 440
Subscribe
© 2026 Forever Marriage Podcast
Description
Welcome to the Forever Marriage Podcast! Forever Marriage at Lakewood exists to strengthen families by helping couples discover God’s design for marriage. One of our hopes for the FM Podcast is to provide Biblically based marital advice from experienced marriage counselors, Scott and Dawn Smith, who have been working with couples for 20+ years!
111 Episodes
Reverse
Season 8, Episode 5 of the Forever Marriage Podcast dives into the powerful (and often overlooked) call to minimize provocation in our homes. Rooted in Ephesians 6:4 and Colossians 3:21, this conversation unpacks how easily frustration, unrealistic expectations, and constant correction can discourage the hearts of our children. Through honest reflection questions and real-life insight, this episode invites you to consider: Were your parents hard to please? Did they push you to your limits—and...
In this episode of the Forever Marriage Podcast, we explore the power of creating a culture of honor within your home. We discuss what it truly means to address family members with honor—and why the atmosphere we cultivate in our homes begins with how we see one another. When we recognize our spouses and children as creations of God, image bearers of God, and even children of God through Christ, it transforms the way we speak, respond, and interact. After listening to today's epis...
When you look back over your life, you can probably trace it to a handful of defining moments — decisions that quietly but powerfully shaped your entire story. In this episode, we unpack The Power of Right Decisions and how small, seemingly insignificant choices can radically alter the trajectory of a life and a marriage. Through personal stories and Scripture, we’re reminded that faithfulness in little things matters, wise decisions shape our future, and obedience is our responsibility — the...
In Season 8, Episode 2 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, we continue our FAMILY series by digging deeper into the “F” — Focus on Doing What’s Right. How do we determine what is truly right and good? In this episode, we share four biblical questions to help guide your decisions: • Does this bring glory to God? • Will this cause someone to stumble? • Would Jesus have done this? • Will I be content with the consequences? These simple but powerful questions can shape the way we lead our marriages,...
We’re kicking off Season 8 of the Forever Marriage Podcast with a brand-new focus: FAMILY. This season, Scott’s signature acrostic is back, and each episode will unpack one letter with a practical, faith-centered lens for our homes. In this first episode, we begin with F — Focus on Doing What Is Right. What does “doing what is right” actually look like in everyday family life? How do we discern what is right, and how should we respond when someone in the family has been wronged? Join us as we...
Season 7, Episode 11 marks the final episode in our parenting series, and we’re joined once again by Tyler and Catie Smiley as they share more of the particulars of their adoption journey. In this concluding conversation, Tyler and Catie reflect on the season of waiting and the lessons God taught them along the way—lessons about obedience, learning not to miss what is right in front of you, and choosing to walk by faith rather than by sight. Their story is an encouragement for anyone navigati...
In Season 7, Episode 10 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, we continue our parenting series with Tyler and Catie Smiley as they share more of their adoption journey. This episode dives into the ins and outs of the adoption process—the waiting, the praying, and the discernment required along the way. Tyler and Catie also reflect on the challenges and blessings of the waiting process that come with the journey, and how adoption has shaped not only their marriage but also their three boys.
In this episode of our parenting series, we sit down with Dr. Tyler and Catie Smiley. Tyler, senior pastor at Lakewood, and Catie share their story as a couple—how they met, how God brought them together, and the journey that led them into family life and ministry. They open up about raising their three boys and also share the beautiful story of how they recently welcomed a little girl into their family through adoption. This conversation is both honest and encouraging, offering a glimpse int...
In this episode of our parenting series, we continue our conversation with Jamie and Joy Willis as they reflect on what they would do differently. As parents of three girls, the Willises share honest insights from their own journey—times they were a little too protective, moments they stepped in too quickly, and the ways they wish they had allowed more freedom for their girls to explore, play hard, and learn through experience. Mentioned in this episode: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Hai...
In Season 7 Episode 7, we’re continuing our parenting series with Jamie and Joy Willis, who join us to share what went well in their parenting journey. They talk about the importance of intentional family discipleship — reminding us that while church attendance is vital, parents hold the primary responsibility for discipling their children. Jamie and Joy also open up about how they’ve prioritized family time through regular dinners and meaningful vacations together. Mentioned in this episode:...
In Season 7 Episode 6, we continue our conversation with Scott and Molly Legg about their parenting journey. We specifically talk about what they wish they would have done differently. One of the things they mention is wishing they would have done an overseas mission trip together as a family. They also talk about how it would have been helpful to do a bit more financial training with their children prior to college. Mentioned in this episode: Fonzie from Happy Days attempting to say ...
In Season 7 Episode 5, we are joined at the table with Scott and Molly Legg as they share with us from their parenting journey. Scott and Molly share about the importance of being in biblical community as a family and the impact that had on their children. They talk about the necessity of having a biblical definition of manhood and womanhood and how they incorporated that into their parenting. And finally, we discuss how prayer throughout their parenting experience has been such a transformat...
In Season 7 Episode 4, we continue our conversation with Jason & Bethany O'Bryant on their parenting journey. We specifically talk about what they wish they would have done differently. They mention wishing that would have had a strategic plan for things like doing a family devotional and establishing that as a habit. We also talk about the necessity of continually bringing our children before the Lord, no matter how "right or wrong" we do things, we have to surrender them to Him daily. A...
In Season 7 Episode 3, we are joined at the table with Jason and Bethany O'Bryant as they share with us some of their parenting journey. Jason and Bethany unpack a little bit of their story and how their love for Jesus has filled them with a passion to disciple others, especially their 4 children. As a homeschooling family, the O'Bryants explain how important intentional time together has been for them and their children in their formational years.
In Season 7 Episode 2, we continue our conversation with Brian and Alana Rochester on their parenting journey. We specifically talk about what they wish they would have done differently. A few things they mention are wishing they had not disciplined in anger and that they would have served more together as a family. They also touch on what has been most rewarding in this season of parenting adult kids. Mentioned in this episode: Thumbs Up MissionEffective Parenting in a Defective World ...
In Season 7 of the Forever Marriage Podcast we are going to be talking about Parenting. Whether you are preparing to have children one day or you are in the throws of parenting right now, this season is for you! Join us as we invite couples who have walked the parenting journey to share with us what went well and what didn't go so well, or things they would do differently. In the first episode, Brian and Alana Rochester join us at the table to unpack their journey and tell us what went ...
In S6E6 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, the Smiths talk about how, in order to THRIVE in marriage, we must "Embrace Growth." How have you grown as a result of being married? How would you like to see the two of you grow together in your marriage? How have you grown in the last year? What have you learned in marriage that you could share with the generation following you?
In S6E5 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, the Smiths talk about how, in order to THRIVE in marriage, we must "Value Vision." Why did God put the two of you together? What is His purpose? What was His reasoning? What does He wants to accomplish in and through you? Your answer to those questions will help determine God's vision for your marriage.
In S6E4 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, the Smiths talk about how, in order to THRIVE in marriage, we must "Invest Intentionally." They talk about why it's important for a couples to look beyond themselves and invest intentionally in others. They also give several ways to practically do this.
In Season 6 of the Forever Marriage Podcast we are publishing the content from our most recent Forever Marriage Conference where Scott & Dawn talked about what it looks like to THRIVE in marriage. In these episodes we are breaking down their teaching acrostic THRIVE. So far, we've covered: T - Trust in the Lord (S6E1) H - Honor Humbly (S6E2) And today in S6E3 we are going to hear them talk about the letter R, which is to Reconnect Regularly. Mentioned in this episode: Es...
Comments
Download from Google Play
Download from App Store
United States