Are You Protecting Your Marriage… or Hiding the Truth? | S3E41 BEYOND I DO PODCAST

Are You Protecting Your Marriage… or Hiding the Truth? | S3E41 BEYOND I DO PODCAST

September 24, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

What’s the difference between protecting your marriage and hiding problems that need to be addressed?In this episode of Beyond I Do, Ashley is back at the table with Erica and Sanaz for an honest conversation about intimacy, marriage, accountability, and the pressure many women feel to keep everything together behind closed doors.The women start by talking about mismatched sex drives, why physical intimacy can begin to feel like another task, and whether scheduling time together can actually help couples reconnect. They also discuss how daily responsibilities and mental overload can affect the desire to be intimate—even when there is genuine love for a spouse.The conversation then turns to a documentary about a pastor’s wife and a difficult question: When does staying silent to protect your husband’s reputation keep you from recognizing that you need help?They unpack why trusted friendships and outside perspectives matter, how to recognize unhealthy patterns, and what it looks like to have honest conversations when a marriage is struggling. They also discuss couples who have reached the point of separation and the work involved when both people want to rebuild trust.A healthy marriage shouldn’t require you to pretend everything is fine.--Do you feel distant from God?Visit Faith at the Table to get your free resource today!https://tablefaith.com/--Have a question about relationships? Ask us by clicking the link below!https://patria.church.ai/form/BeyondIdo_BEYOND I DO: MARRIAGE COURSEhttps://beyondido.thinkific.com/courses/beyond-I-do--Connect with Adam & Ashlee Mesahttps://www.instagram.com/amesa/https://www.instagram.com/ashleemesa/--Connect with Aaron & Erica Levyhttps://www.instagram.com/_aaronlevy/https://www.instagram.com/erica.levy_npbestie/--Connect with Nathan & Sanaz Mesahttps://www.instagram.com/nathanjmesa/https://www.instagram.com/sanazmesa/--Don't forget to stay connected with us: Instagram @beyond.idoTik Tok @beyond.ido--Have a question about relationships? Ask us by clicking the link below!https://patria.church.ai/form/BeyondIdo_BEYOND I DO: MARRIAGE COURSEhttps://beyondido.thinkific.com/courses/beyond-I-do--Don't forget to stay connected with us: Instagram @beyond.idoTik Tok @beyond.ido

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Adam Mesa is Lead Pastor of Patria Church and speaks to a congregation of 12,000 about how the gospel of Jesus Christ brings purpose to every life. Patria