
Carl and Heather Present
Episode 96: The Marriage You Thought You'd Have
What happens when the marriage you have isn’t the marriage you thought you were getting? Most of us entered marriage carrying expectations—about communication, sex, money, parenting, faith, family, and even who we thought our spouse would become. But eventually, there’s a moment when we realize: this isn’t exactly what I ordered. So what do you do with the disappointment? In this episode, Carl and Heather talk about the difference between things in marriage that genuinely need to change and things we may need to learn to accept—and even love. Through Scripture, humor, and a burger with way too many onions, they explore biblical contentment, gratitude, patience, unmet expectations, and the possibility that God may be doing something good in a marriage that looks different from the one you imagined. Maybe the goal isn’t to finally get the marriage you thought you’d have. Maybe it’s to discover what God wants to do with the marriage you actually have. Plus, Carl and Heather share more about their new book, Together on Purpose , coming November 1. Have a prayer request? Email hi@carlandheather.com Carl and Heather set aside time every Monday to pray for listeners. Send your request or learn about having them speak or lead worship at your church or event at CarlAndHeather.com. Send us Fan Mail Looking to connect with Carl and Heather? Start here... www.carlandheather.com @carlcartee @heather.cartee

