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What turns a worship team member into a man who destroys his own family? Nathan and Andrea Warnock unpack the Caleb and Ashley Flynn case, how small compromises snowball into an affair, why sin always kills something in your marriage, and how the church can become a safe place for anyone fighting temptation.

Your doctor may not believe what you believe about when life begins, and that one gap can change everything about IVF. In this Family Focus episode, Nathan and Andrea Warnock explain the IVF process step by step, from egg retrieval to frozen embryos. They also ask the question most churches skip: if life begins at conception, what happens to the embryos that are never implanted? They speak with real compassion to couples facing infertility. They explain why wanting children honors God, why human life is sacred from its first moment, and why a good result never justifies a wrong path. Backed by research and rooted in Scripture, this is your roadmap to biblical parenting. Subscribe for weekly Family Focus episodes, hit the bell 🔔, and drop your question below. ➡️ Want to respond? Follow us on our website at https://marriagebydesign.podbean.com/ or holler at us on any of the social spots below! • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marriagebydesignpodcast/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriagebydesignpodcast/ • Twitter: x.com/MBDPodcast • Want to support us financially? Visit our support page at https://patron.podbean.com/marriagebydesignpodcast

Think sexual purity is a rule for teenagers? Think again. After divorce, after losing a spouse, or after years of being single, many Christians start dating again and quietly decide the old standards no longer apply. Nathan and Andrea Warnock walk through God’s design for sex in marriage and why intimacy is meant to be a giving act, not a selfish one. They also share the fireplace picture: the same fire that warms a home can burn it down. Then they get practical. They share the ground rules they’d set if they were dating again, how to talk about expectations with a mentor couple, and how your choices shape the young Christians watching you. Subscribe now so you don't miss a single episode. Drop a comment; we read and respond to every single one. 🙏 ➡️ Want to respond? Follow us on our website at https://marriagebydesign.podbean.com/ or holler at us on any of the social spots below! • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marriagebydesignpodcast/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriagebydesignpodcast/ • Twitter: x.com/MBDPodcast • Want to support us financially? Visit our support page at https://patron.podbean.com/marriagebydesignpodcast

Most newlywed couples don't drift apart because of one big fight. They drift because no one told them what the first year really demands. In this Top 5 episode, Nathan and Andrea Warnock share their best Christian marriage advice for newlyweds without comparing notes first. Their lists cover spending time together on purpose, setting a weekly rhythm, overcommunicating, clearing your calendar for a season, saying your expectations out loud, asking the hard questions, forgiving quickly, and finding a mentor couple who will be honest with you. You'll learn why unspoken expectations quietly kill trust, how to take your spouse's feedback without turning into a defense attorney, and the one test every piece of marriage advice should pass before you use it. Subscribe now so you don't miss a single episode, hit the bell 🔔, and drop a comment telling us which topic you're most excited about. We read and respond to every single one. 🙏 ➡️ Want to respond? Follow us on our website at https://marriagebydesign.podbean.com/ or holler at us on any of the social spots below! • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marriagebydesignpodcast/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriagebydesignpodcast/ • Twitter: x.com/MBDPodcast • Want to support us financially? Visit our support page at https://patron.podbean.com/marriagebydesignpodcast

What your kids need most isn't your parenting. It's God's Word and your prayers. Nathan and Andrea Warnock walk through Deuteronomy 6, Isaiah 55, and 1 Corinthians 3 to show that parents deliver the truth to their kids but aren't its source. It's God, not your effort, who gives the growth. They also share how a mother's prayers carried Andrea through her agnostic teen years, a Pew Research finding on how few teens pray outside church, and Scripture that trades mom guilt and anxious parenting for real peace. Backed by research and rooted in Scripture, this is your roadmap to biblical parenting. Subscribe for weekly Family Focus episodes, hit the bell 🔔, and drop your question below. ➡️ Want to respond? Follow us on our website at https://marriagebydesign.podbean.com/ or holler at us on any of the social spots below! • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marriagebydesignpodcast/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriagebydesignpodcast/ • Twitter: x.com/MBDPodcast • Want to support us financially? Visit our support page at https://patron.podbean.com/marriagebydesignpodcast

Ever feel like your prayers hit the ceiling? Nathan and Andrea Warnock break down 7 biblical reasons prayers go unanswered, from unconfessed sin and unforgiveness to doubt and selfish motives, plus one warning specifically for husbands. If you want a prayer life that actually connects with God, this teaching gives you Scripture, real marriage examples, and 3 practical steps to start today. Subscribe now so you don't miss a single episode, hit the bell 🔔, and drop a comment telling us which topic you're most excited about. We read and respond to every single one. 🙏 ➡️ Want to respond? Follow us on our website at https://marriagebydesign.podbean.com/ or holler at us on any of the social spots below! • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marriagebydesignpodcast/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriagebydesignpodcast/ • Twitter: x.com/MBDPodcast • Want to support us financially? Visit our support page at https://patron.podbean.com/marriagebydesignpodcast

Think you understand a mother's role? Nathan and Andrea Warnock unpack what Scripture says about motherhood, why a mother's sensitivity shapes her child's emotional health for life, and a striking cognitive labor statistic quietly wearing moms down. From Isaiah 49 to research on sons, daughters, and working moms, this episode brings biblical clarity and hope for every mother and husband who loves one. Backed by research and rooted in Scripture, this is your roadmap to biblical fatherhood. Subscribe for weekly Family Focus episodes, hit the bell 🔔, and drop your biggest fatherhood question below. ➡️ Want to respond? Follow us on our website at https://marriagebydesign.podbean.com/ or holler at us on any of the social spots below! • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marriagebydesignpodcast/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriagebydesignpodcast/ • Twitter: x.com/MBDPodcast • Want to support us financially? Visit our support page at https://patron.podbean.com/marriagebydesignpodcast

Ever feel like your prayers hit the ceiling? Nathan and Andrea Warnock break down 7 biblical reasons prayers go unanswered, from unconfessed sin and unforgiveness to doubt and selfish motives, plus one warning specifically for husbands. If you want a prayer life that actually connects with God, this teaching gives you Scripture, real marriage examples, and 3 practical steps to start today. Subscribe now so you don't miss a single episode, hit the bell 🔔, and drop a comment telling us which topic you're most excited about. We read and respond to every single one. 🙏 ➡️ Want to respond? Follow us on our website at https://marriagebydesign.podbean.com/ or holler at us on any of the social spots below! • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marriagebydesignpodcast/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriagebydesignpodcast/ • Twitter: x.com/MBDPodcast • Want to support us financially? Visit our support page at https://patron.podbean.com/marriagebydesignpodcast

Your kids don't need you because a study says so; they need you because you're their father. Nathan and Andrea Warnock unpack what Scripture says fatherhood is: blessing before it's earned, discipline aimed at your child's good, and giving daughters security while giving sons identity. Backed by research and rooted in Scripture, this is your roadmap to biblical fatherhood. Subscribe for weekly Family Focus episodes, hit the bell, and drop your biggest fatherhood question below. Subscribe now so you don't miss a single episode, hit the bell 🔔, and drop a comment telling us which topic you're most excited about. We read and respond to every single one. 🙏 ➡️ Want to respond? Follow us on our website at https://marriagebydesign.podbean.com/ or holler at us on any of the social spots below! • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marriagebydesignpodcast/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriagebydesignpodcast/ • Twitter: x.com/MBDPodcast • Want to support us financially? Visit our support page at https://patron.podbean.com/marriagebydesignpodcast

You ask God for your finances. You ask for patience with your kids. But have you ever actually asked Him for your marriage? Nathan and Andrea Warnock unpack James 4 to expose why Christian couples never really ask God for what their marriage needs, and why that one missing habit is quietly wrecking their prayer life. You'll learn 5 hidden reasons couples stop asking, what Jesus promises when you finally do, and what to pray when the answer is no. Hit the bell 🔔, subscribe for weekly biblical marriage teaching, and drop a comment; we read and respond to every single one. 🙏 ➡️ Want to respond? Follow us on our website at https://marriagebydesign.podbean.com/ or holler at us on any of the social spots below! • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marriagebydesignpodcast/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriagebydesignpodcast/ • Twitter: x.com/MBDPodcast • Want to support us financially? Visit our support page at https://patron.podbean.com/marriagebydesignpodcast

Most parents don't set out to build a child-centric home. It happens quietly, one soccer practice and one skipped date night at a time. Nathan and Andrea break down what the Bible and decades of research reveal about poverty, education, safety, and stability when marriage isn't the priority. Subscribe now so you don't miss a single episode, hit the bell 🔔, and drop a comment telling us which topic you're most excited about. We read and respond to every single one. 🙏 ➡️ Want to respond? Follow us on our website at https://marriagebydesign.podbean.com/ or holler at us on any of the social spots below! • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marriagebydesignpodcast/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriagebydesignpodcast/ • Twitter: x.com/MBDPodcast • Want to support us financially? Visit our support page at https://patron.podbean.com/marriagebydesignpodcast

Most couples pray for God to fix their spouse; almost nobody prays for God to fix them. In this episode, Nathan and Andrea Warnock break down why prayer isn't about getting things from God, it's about letting Him search your heart and rebuild what you can't fix on your own. Backed by Psalm 127, Matthew 19, and Ezekiel 36, they unpack the real reason your marriage needs prayer more than advice, and Andrea shares the raw story of how prayer carried her through the darkest season of their marriage. Subscribe now so you don't miss a single episode of Season 7, hit the bell 🔔, and drop a comment telling us which topic you're most excited about. We read and respond to every single one. 🙏 ➡️ Want to respond? Follow us on our website at https://marriagebydesign.podbean.com/ or holler at us on any of the social spots below! • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marriagebydesignpodcast/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriagebydesignpodcast/ • Twitter: x.com/MBDPodcast • Want to support us financially? Visit our support page at https://patron.podbean.com/marriagebydesignpodcast

Is your family's prayer time a real conversation with God, or just the same words before bed? In this Family Focus episode, Nathan and Andrea Warnock expose how prayer becomes an empty ritual and share 5 habits that teach kids to pray because they want to, not just on schedule. Ready to raise kids with a real relationship with God, not one where He's just a genie for emergencies? Subscribe to Marriage By Design for weekly, Bible-based teaching on marriage, parenting, and family. Subscribe now so you don't miss a single episode and drop a comment telling us which topic you're most excited about. We read and respond to every single one. 🙏 ➡️ Want to respond? Follow us on our website at https://marriagebydesign.podbean.com/ or holler at us on any of the social spots below! • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marriagebydesignpodcast/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriagebydesignpodcast/ • Twitter: x.com/MBDPodcast • Want to support us financially? Visit our support page at https://patron.podbean.com/marriagebydesignpodcast

You can be 100% right in an argument and still wreck your marriage by how you said it. Nathan and Andrea Warnock break down the messes: sarcasm, yelling, unforgiveness, belittling. They hijack even the most legitimate points, and the 5 questions to ask yourself before you ever open your mouth. Learn what Scripture actually says about anger, forgiveness, and choosing your spouse over the win. If you've ever won the argument and lost your spouse's heart, this episode is for you. Subscribe now for weekly, Bible-based marriage advice that actually works. Subscribe now so you don't miss a single episode of Season 7, hit the bell 🔔, and drop a comment telling us which topic you're most excited about. We read and respond to every single one. 🙏 ➡️ Want to respond? Follow us on our website at https://marriagebydesign.podbean.com/ or holler at us on any of the social spots below! • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marriagebydesignpodcast/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriagebydesignpodcast/ • Twitter: x.com/MBDPodcast • Want to support us financially? Visit our support page at https://patron.podbean.com/marriagebydesignpodcast

Nathan and Andrea Warnock open Season 7 of Marriage By Design with raw honesty about their hardest summer yet: a surprise sixth baby, reset timetables, and the question every parent asks: "Am I really enough?" In this first episode of their new Family Focus series, they share what God has been teaching them about intentional parenting, prayer, and trusting His design even when life doesn't go as planned. Real, honest, and grounded in Scripture.   Subscribe now so you don't miss a single episode of Season 7, hit the bell 🔔, and drop a comment telling us which topic you're most excited about.   We read and respond to every single one. 🙏 ➡️ Want to respond? Follow us on our website at https://marriagebydesign.podbean.com/ or holler at us on any of the social spots below! • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marriagebydesignpodcast/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriagebydesignpodcast/ • Twitter: x.com/MBDPodcast • Want to support us financially? Visit our support page at: https://patron.podbean.com/marriagebydesignpodcast