{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Why Marriage Needs Purpose","description":"Marriage doesn\u2019t drift toward strength \u2014 it drifts toward survival. In this episode of Stand Firm Parents, Jake sits down with Jamie and Lisa Castro, married for over 45 years, to explore why shared purpose is essential for a thriving marriage. Drawing from decades of experience mentoring couples and hosting intimate marriage retreats, the Castros explain why couples must define a shared vision instead of simply reacting to life. A marriage without purpose slowly drifts. A marriage with purpose aligns, grows, and endures. This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation focused on the why behind purposeful marriage. In Part 2, they\u2019ll unpack practical tools for building and living out that vision together. If you want your marriage to move from maintenance to mission, this episode sets the foundation. \ud83d\udc49 Take your next step as a family: https:\/\/parentscommit.standfirmjake.com\/ ","author_name":"Stand Firm Parents","author_url":"https:\/\/www.standfirmministries.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40094210\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/198515780"}