In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, Karen Potter and Rob Stoddard sit down with marriage ministry leaders Brad and Heidi Mitchell to discuss one of the most overlooked yet powerful habits in marriage: praying together. While many couples pray individually, surprisingly few regularly pray as husband and wife—and the impact can be profound when they do.

Drawing from their new devotional resource and decades of marriage ministry experience, Brad and Heidi share why prayer helps couples navigate conflict, make decisions, weather difficult transitions, and stay connected to both God and each other. They explain how bringing challenges before God changes the dynamic of marriage by shifting couples from opposition to partnership and helping them pursue God's will together.

The conversation also explores common marriage struggles, including communication breakdowns, forgiveness, major life transitions, digital distractions, and sexual integrity. Through practical advice and biblical wisdom, Brad and Heidi offer encouragement to couples who want to strengthen their relationship and build a Christ-centered marriage that can withstand life's challenges.

Whether you're newly married, navigating a difficult season, or simply looking to grow closer as a couple, this episode serves as a reminder that healthy marriages are built intentionally—and that prayer may be one of the most powerful tools God has given us to strengthen them.

Episode Topics Discussed

• Why so few couples pray together regularly
• The power of prayer in strengthening marriage
• How prayer helps resolve conflict and improve communication
• Keeping Christ at the center of your relationship
• Common marriage struggles and how to navigate them
• Major life transitions and their impact on marriage
• The importance of forgiveness and extending grace
• Sexual integrity, accountability, and finding hope after failure
• Technology, social media, and digital distractions in marriage
• Practical ways couples can reconnect and communicate better

Resources Mentioned

Build Your Marriage
Praying Together devotional by Brad & Heidi Mitchell
Covenant Eyes accountability and monitoring tools

Timestamps

00:00 – Why So Few Couples Pray Together
00:23 – Meet Brad & Heidi Mitchell
00:47 – Building a Marriage Ministry from Personal Struggles
01:32 – The Inspiration Behind Their New Prayer Devotional
03:51 – The Shocking Statistics About Couples Who Pray Together
04:37 – Marriage Topics Couples Should Be Praying About
05:41 – Keeping Christ at the Center of Marriage
06:50 – How Prayer Changes Conflict and Decision Making
08:08 – Common Challenges Couples Face Today
09:42 – Forgiveness, Healing, and Moving Forward Together
10:30 – Finding Hope After Sexual Betrayal and Broken Trust
13:39 – Temptation, Thoughts, and Spiritual Growth
14:40 – Their Goal of Visiting 80 Countries by Age 80
17:44 – Technology, Social Media, and Marriage Challenges
19:04 – Rebuilding Connection Through Eye Contact and Communication
19:41 – Practical Boundaries for Phones and Screen Time
21:20 – Communicating Needs Without Blame
21:42– Marriage, Perseverance, and Putting Christ First
22:20 – Resources for Couples and Final Encouragement

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