Other than burnout, the second highest reason pastors seek coaching or counseling is the state of their marriage (both preventive maintenance and crisis situations). The state of our marriage influences everything in our life . . . including our leadership.

In today’s episode, Greg and Rachelle Colegrove, founders of The Fun Marriage Workshop, join John and Jim on the mic. Together they unpack the leadership marriage landscape, the contributing factors to marital stress in a leader’s life, and finally what leaders can do to address those stressors both biblically and practically.

• Our data (12,000 coaching and counseling sessions during the 2022-2023 period) reveals the second highest issue addressed was marriage counseling (both critical and preventative maintenance). What are you seeing in your sphere in terms of the marital health of leaders?
  • The struggle is real.
  • More than a few leaders are wondering, “Can we make this work?”
  • Most are committed to not divorce, but more than a few accept being miserable.

• What factors are contributing to the marital challenges pastors and their spouses face?
  • Finances and the associated stress.
  • Spiritual warfare.
  • Our beliefs about marriage.
  • Image management.

• How can those factors be addressed from both a biblical and practical perspective?
  • Get curious.
  • Identify baggage I bring into the marriage.
  • Get outside help.

Visit https://www.funmarriageworkshop.com/ to learn more about The Fun Marriage Workshop