The Marriage Mentor Podcast
Eric and Jolene Engle offer practical, biblically grounded guidance for couples seeking a better marriage. Each episode addresses common marital concerns and answers real-life questions with biblical truth. The podcast aims to help listeners strengthen their relationship and navigate challenges through faith-based wisdom.
Episodes
Whose Job is What? God’s Blueprint for Husbands and Wives
Who handles the budget? Who leads, who follows, who apologizes first? Most couples fight over these questions — but rarely stop to ask what God actually says about it.
In this episode, Eric and Jolene dive into God's blueprint for husbands and wives, straight from the Bible. They break down the roles God designed for marriage — not as a power grab, but as a beautifully crafted structure meant to m
How to Revive a Stale Marriage
Is your marriage feeling more like a roommate situation than a romance? In this episode, Eric and Jolene tackle a listener question from a wife who feels her husband has lost interest — no dates, no intimacy, and no spark. Sound familiar?
They dig into what's really going on when a marriage starts to feel stale, including the major life shifts that pull couples apart (hello, toddler life), why hus
Why Does My Help Feel Like Criticism to Him?
Eric and Jolene Engle discuss a listener question about Genesis 2:18 and why a wife’s attempts to “help” can feel like criticism to her husband. They emphasize that “helper” looks different for each man and each season, so the wife should ask her husband what support looks like to him, use the right tone and timing, and “read the room,” especially when he’s stressed or tired. They share that help
Walking with God, Alone in My Marriage
How to Walk with God (and Influence Without Criticism)
Eric and Jolene Engle discuss what a wife can do when her believing husband shows little interest in reading Scripture together or growing in Christ, noting the question can carry accusations but may reflect real expectations from dating and biblical roles. They advise wives—especially those dating—to discern genuine faith by whether a man pur
What If I Married the Wrong Person?
Eric and Jolene Engle address a wife’s question about two Christians who later feel their marriage “wasn’t from God” and what they should do.
Since When Does Disagreeing with My Husband Make Me a Contentious Wife?
Eric and Jolene Engle discuss a listener question about being called “contentious” when disagreeing and when not submitting becomes quarrelsome. They define “contentious” as arguing or provoking strife, warn husbands against using Bible verses to shame or spiritually manipulate their wives, and emphasize servant leadership that listens rather than rules. They explore why a wife may feel unheard, h
Grieving the Marriage You Thought You’d Have
A wife's question opens this episode: is it wrong to grieve the marriage she thought she'd have, even while loving and staying committed to the husband she actually has? Jolene and Eric explore the difference between grief that moves toward healing and grief that calcifies into resentment, and offer a path toward grieving honestly without getting stuck.
Resentment: The Silent Marriage Killer
How to Build a Close Marriage
How to Build a Closer Marriage: 8 Intentional Practices (Marriage Mentor Podcast)
Eric and Jolene define what a close marriage looks like from a man’s and a woman’s perspective, emphasizing that closeness is built over time through intentional maintenance rather than “found” by luck. They discuss a husband’s desire to feel valued and supported and a wife’s need to feel seen, heard, and loved, incl
Practical Ways to Respect Your Husband
"My question is, in simple form: how do I respect my husband? But in more words. Practically, it seems I don't even know when I am disrespecting my husband. I've seen that it's mostly at times when I want my way, but these times also seem to be when I believe my husband is in the wrong or in error. So what does respect look like practically in the moment when I don't even realize I'm being disresp
We're Back: The Marriage Mentor Relaunch
Eric and Jolene Engle announce the relaunch of The Marriage Mentor after a six-year break, explaining why they stepped away and why they're returning. Jolene will continue mentoring women with biblical guidance while Eric adds a husband’s perspective to address modern strains on marriages.
The show will answer listener questions, offer practical mentoring and invite couples to reconnect and grow t
Update from Jolene Engle
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Find me at my new podcast, Chasing Wisdom.
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Homeschooling in Chaos
Navigating a Storm as a Couple
How Do You Follow a Husband Who Is Not Going in the Right Direction?
8 Ways a Wife Can Encourage Her Passive Husband to Lead
How to Encourage Your Husband to Lead Like Jesus When He Doesn't Know How
14 Reasons Why a Husband Isn't Leading Like Jesus
15 Reasons Why a Wife Won't Follow Her Husband
How a Husband Can Lead a Strong-Willed Wife
5 Ways to Follow Your Husband When You’re a Strong-Willed Wife (Part 2)
5 Ways to Follow Your Husband When You're a Strong-Willed Wife (Part 1)
When a Husband Keeps Flirting with Other Women
Should a Wife Follow a Husband Who is Not Spiritually Leading the Home?
When Your Spouse Has Sexual Fantasies about Someone Else
Two Ways a Couple Can Snuff Out Their Love & Romance
When You Have a Personality Collision with Your Spouse
Verbal & Emotional Abuse: Establishing Boundaries in Marriage
Is It God's Will to Be Married to My Husband?
I Should Leave this Marriage, but I Don't Want to
Christ-centered Marriage Goals
Rebuilding Trust in Your Marriage
Navigating through the Stresses & Messes of the Christmas Season with Your Spouse
A Biblical Wife is Not a Doormat
How to Encourage a Depressed Husband
Should You Marry Someone You Don't Trust?
How to Have a Relationship with Someone Who Thinks They Don't Need You
When Your Marriage is Threatened by Another Woman
Priorities of a Godly Couple
The 4 Actions & Attitudes Godly Couples Should Pursue
The Biblical Role of a Wife (Part 2)
The Biblical Role of a Wife (Part 1)
The Biblical Role of a Husband (Part 2)
The Biblical Role of a Husband (Part 1)
What Kind of Marriage Are You Building?
God's Plan for Marriage
10 Qualities of a Godly Wife Part 2
10 Qualities of a Godly Wife Part 1
10 Qualities of a Godly Husband Part 2
10 Qualities of a Godly Husband Part 1
Do You Mock or Embrace God's Advice on Marriage?
How to Create an Emotionally Safe Place for Communication
How to Resolve Conflict in Marriage
How to Communicate in Marriage
Is it Okay to Remarry After Divorce?
How to Trust Your Husband Again When He's Broken Your Trust
When You're Putting Forth All the Effort in the Marriage
When You Struggle to Have Sex Because You're Insecure with Your Outer Appearance
Confronting Your Husband in Love
Dealing with a Controlling Husband
Building the Bridge Between Your Husband and Your Family
One Sure Fire Way to Connect with Your Husband
What to Do When a Husband Isn't Spiritually Leading the Home
Keeping Unity in Your Marriage when the In-Laws Have Caused Division
Should a Wife Seek Counsel from Someone Other than Her Husband?
What's a Wife to Do When Her Husband Blames Her for All Their Problems?
Encouraging Your Husband to Build Loyalty
How to Restore Your Marriage After You've Been a Horrible Wife
When He Tells You He's Not Attracted to You Because You're Overweight
When a Husband Threatens Divorce
How to Deal with Condemnation in Marriage
How to Recapture Respect for Your Husband
How to Minister to a Depressed Husband
When a Husband is Unwilling to Work
What to Do When a Husband Has Friendships with Other Women
Should a Couple Live Together Before Marriage?
What's Okay and Not Okay in the Christian Marriage Bed?
How to Encourage Your Husband to Attend Church
The Higher Drive Wife
Biblical Guidance in the case of Adultery
