Powerfully Imperfect Podcast | EP8 – 19 January 2023

Powerfully Imperfect Podcast | EP8 – 19 January 2023

Unpacking mindset shifts for sustained success.

Defining the Purpose of Your Marriage

In this episode of Powerfully Imperfect, hosts Kevin and Whitney explore the deep and often overlooked question: 'What is the purpose of your marriage?' They discuss common misconceptions that the purpose of marriage revolves around children, love, or happiness. They stress the importance of each partner defining their individual purpose and how that integrates with their collective purpose as a couple. Sharing insights from their own marriage, they emphasize intentionality in creating adventure, love, and connection, and the evolution of purpose over time. The episode also provides practical advice for couples struggling to articulate their marital purpose and the benefits of doing so for a stronger, more resilient relationship.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:11 Questioning the Purpose of Marriage

01:13 Defining the Purpose of Your Marriage

03:15 Common Misconceptions About Marriage Purpose

03:26 The Role of Children in Marriage

07:11 Love and Emotions in Marriage

09:22 Creating a Unified Purpose

15:12 Personal Purposes and Marriage

18:59 Conclusion and Final Thoughts