Is your marriage slowly drifting apart—without you even realizing it?
Most couples don’t wake up one day and decide to become distant from each other. Instead, life gets busy. Work, kids, stress, distractions, and even good things like ministry and hobbies start filling up the calendar. Before you know it, the connection between you and your spouse feels more like a routine than a relationship.
💡 Here’s the truth: No one drifts toward a better marriage. Oneness takes intentionality.
That’s why we were so excited to sit down with David and Meg Robbins on A Purpose Driven Marriage Podcast to talk about the three biggest threats that can pull couples apart—and how to fight back.
At the time of this conversation, David was serving as the president of Family Life. Since then, he’s stepped into a new calling as the president of Campus Crusade for Christ International and Cru. But his passion for helping marriages thrive remains just as strong.
The 3 Major Threats to Every Marriage
David and Meg shared three key threats that every couple will face at some point:
1. The Internal Threat – Selfishness & Isolation
Every marriage faces moments where selfishness creeps in—whether it’s prioritizing personal comfort over connection, shutting down emotionally, or simply going through the motions. When we rely only on ourselves, we forget that marriage is a team effort.
➡ The Fix: Daily check-ins, open communication, and a willingness to be vulnerable with each other.
2. The External Threat – Cultural & Digital Distractions
Between social media, entertainment, and society’s ever-changing views on relationships, the world is constantly influencing our marriages—sometimes without us even realizing it. The endless scroll, unrealistic expectations, and external pressures can create division instead of unity.
➡ The Fix: Set intentional boundaries around technology, prioritize face-to-face connection, and build a marriage based on God’s design, not the world’s standards.
3. The Invisible Threat – The Spiritual Battle
Marriage isn’t just a human relationship—it’s a spiritual covenant. And anything that reflects God’s love and unity will face opposition. The enemy loves to sow discord, doubt, and division between spouses.
➡ The Fix: Recognize that your spouse is not the enemy. Commit to prayer, spiritual growth, and fighting for your marriage together instead of against each other.
How to Fight Back Against These Threats
In our conversation, David and Meg shared practical ways to strengthen your marriage, fight against drift, and stay deeply connected. They also introduced the newly reimagined Art of Marriage group study, a powerful tool for couples who want to grow together in a faith-filled community.
💡 Want to dive deeper into these topics? Tune in to the full episode for more in-depth details of our conversation.
Your Marriage Can Change the World
One of the most powerful messages from this episode is that your marriage isn’t just about the two of you. When you build a strong, Christ-centered relationship, it ripples out—impacting your family, your community, and even future generations.
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